CALIFORNIA
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S3291, S3292 [17MY], H2228 [27AP], H3147 [18MY]
Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), H3765, H3776, H3778, H3779, H3781, H3782 [19JN]
——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3752 [19JN]
Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S6652, S6670 [21SE]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]
——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]
Articles and editorials
Justice Delayed as Judge Nominees Wait, S1589 [13MR]
Bills and resolutions
Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program: expand (see H.R. 3910), H512 [6FE]
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see S. 3375), S4893 [11JY] (see H.R. 5545), H2441 [8MY]
BLM: conduct study of legal and administrative steps needed to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see H.R. 6469), H6231 [20SE]
——— convey to Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians certain Federal lands located in El Dorado County, CA (see H.R. 6532), H6275 [21SE]
California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 3587), S6545 [20SE] (see H.R. 4969), H2267 [27AP]
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (see H.R. 6640), H6675 [5DE]
Clear Creek National Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 6286), H5704 [2AU]
Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (see H.R. 4353), H1845 [16AP]
Courts: appoint additional Federal district judges (see H.R. 3890), H440 [2FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain Forest System land to California to facilitate relocation of South Operations Coordination Center (see H.R. 6664), H6806 [13DE]
Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes (see H.R. 4043), H801 [15FE]
Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (see H.R. 4849), H2204 [26AP]
——— provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (see H.R. 6484), H6273 [21SE]
——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]
Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]
Los Padres National Forest: designate certain land as wilderness, make wild and scenic river designations, designate Condor Ridge Scenic Area, address off highway vehicle use, and facilitate land exchange (see H.R. 4109), H1099 [29FE]
Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 688), H3732 [18JN]
Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (see S. 3193), S3234 [16MY]
San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama Canal (see S. 3517), S5978 [2AU] (see H.R. 6331), H5706 [2AU]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]
Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5907), H3660 [7JN]
Biographies
Sanderson, William D., E956 [1JN]
Cloture motions
Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]
Letters
Budget cuts impact on young children: several Representatives-elect, E1904 [11DE]
Leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA: Kevin W. Billings, Dept. of the Air Force, H774 [15FE]
Resignation from the House of Representatives: Dennis A. Cardoza, H5729 [10SE]
——— Representative Filner, H6579 [3DE]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]
——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]
——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]
——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]
——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]
——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]
——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]
——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]
——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, courthouse construction funding: California congressional delegation, H2541 [9MY]
Lists
Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3776 [6JN]
Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]
Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]
Memorandums
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA, Courthouse Condition: David M. Singer, U.S. Marshals Service, H2540 [9MY]
Motions
Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), H3785 [19JN]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]
Remarks in House
Alameda County Fair Association: dedication of Alameda County Historical Monument, E1080 [19JN]
Altadena, CA: anniversary, E1857 [30NO]
Andrews, Eleanor K.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E461 [28MR]
Armed Forces: tribute to Marine Corps 5th Regiment and Regimental Combat Team 5, E1096 [20JN]
Arrighi, Eva: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E466 [28MR]
Artesia, CA: anniversary of Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club, E94 [31JA]
Asian Pacific State Employees Association: tribute to scholarship fund, E636 [24AP]
Baker, Keshia: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557 [19SE]
Bakersfield College: tribute to football team, E2003 [27DE]
Baxamusa, Murtaza: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Honoree of the Year, E1460 [10SE]
Beaumont, CA: anniversary, E1768 [15NO]
Biddle, Mike: Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development recipient, E1845 [29NO]
Bilbray, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7564 [1JA]
Biola, CA: anniversary, E1719 [23OC]
Budget: impact of impending budget cuts on young children, E1904 [11DE]
Bureau of Reclamation: management of Lake Berryessa in California relative to concession bidding process, H3354, H3355 [31MY]
Burlingame, CA: tribute for adopting Co. B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1125 [21JN]
Cafaro, Erin: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, H5687 [2AU]
Carpinteria, CA: anniversary of Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, E78 [25JA]
Carson, CA: tribute to Southern California Special Olympics, E632 [24AP]
Casey, Les and Cheri: SBA Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891 [25MY]
Central Valley Flood Protection Board: anniversary, E94 [31JA]
Chabad of the Valley (organization): tribute, H5697 [2AU]
Coalinga, CA: anniversary of Coalinga-Huron Library District, E1667 [28SE]
Cole, Sean: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1641 [21SE], E1662 [28SE]
Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, H3814 [20JN]
Cooper, Wilfred, Sr.: California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame inductee, E1291 [19JY]
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]
Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (H.R. 4353), E1041 [12JN]
Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]
Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]
Coughlin, Natalie: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense: establish Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas for national defense purposes, H3004, H3032 [17MY]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H2524–H2529 [9MY]
Dept. of the Interior: consult with California Governor and legislature when determining areas off California coast open for oil and gas leasing under congressional plan to conduct additional lease sales, H5176 [24JY]
——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), H2227, H2228 [27AP]
——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), corrections in engrossment, H2252 [27AP]
——— issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), Senate amendment, H3147 [18MY]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H5170 [24JY]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, Sonoma and Marin Counties in California, H820, H821 [16FE]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in California, H774, H775 [15FE]
——— prohibit leasing of on-shore, sub-surface mineral rights near Vandenberg AFB, CA, H5170 [24JY]
——— study water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California, H3066, H3067 [17MY]
Dept. of Transportation: California high-speed rail projects funding, H4148, H4149 [27JN]
Devil Pups, Inc.: tribute, E1309 [24JY]
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge: anniversary, E1740 [13NO]
Dreier, Representative: announcement of upcoming retirement and appreciation of opportunity to serve, H1019 [29FE]
——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6386 [15NO]
Dublin, CA: anniversary, E210 [16FE]
——— National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E210 [16FE], E932 [31MY]
East Bay Bicycle Coalition: anniversary, E1775 [15NO]
El Cajon, CA: anniversary, E1729 [30OC]
El Paso, TX: tribute to El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra Diplomatic International Cultural Exchange Tour, E1149 [27JN]
Employment: protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]
Enriquez, Amelito: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]
Fairfield, CA: tribute to retiring law enforcement officers, E1896 [11DE]
Fouche, Aloysia: One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]
Freeman, Ira: California Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E674 [26AP]
Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno County Farm Bureau, E1178 [28JN]
Friends of Light Rail and Transit (organization): anniversary, E1669 [28SE]
Gallegly, Representative: tribute to staff, E2017 [31DE]
Gin, Diane: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E478 [28MR]
Girl Scouts: anniversary, E1125 [21JN]
Grabill, David: Northern California ACLU Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E634 [24AP]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA (S. 1302), H2299, H2300 [7MY], H3148 [18MY]
Guillen, Nancy E.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 192), H3586 [7JN]
Herger, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6492 [28NO]
Hollister, CA: anniversary of Hollister Municipal Airport, E900 [30MY]
House of Representatives: tribute to departing Members, H6491–H6496 [28NO], H6742–H6751 [12DE], E1924 [13DE]
Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E896 [30MY], E934 [31MY], E1289 [19JY]
Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (H.R. 2157), H2046, H2047 [24AP]
Jenkins, Jackie: California School Employees Association Member of the Year award recipient, E1124 [21JN]
Jones, Denise Houlemard: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E477 [28MR]
KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789 [15MY]
King City, CA: anniversary of Mee Memorial Hospital, E1686 [5OC]
Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]
Lemmon, Tom: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Labor Leader of the Year, E1462 [10SE]
Lemon Grove, CA: tribute to Lemon Grove Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1455 [10SE]
Lewis, Representative Jerry: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6495 [28NO]
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Dodger Stadium, E1368 [31JY]
——— U.S. District Court for the Central District of California courthouse construction funding, H2539, H2540 [9MY]
Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (H.R. 241), H3432, H3438 [5JN]
Lower Merced River: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), H3755–H3787 [19JN], E1089 [20JN], E1143, E1144 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]
——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3744–H3755 [19JN]
——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment (H.R. 2578), motion to recommit, H3785 [19JN]
Lungren, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6458–H6460 [27NO], H6493, H6494 [28NO]
Marine Corps: report on transfer of certain BLM land to the Marine Corps for expansion of Twentynine Palms, CA, Ground Air Combat Center, H3094 [17MY]
Military Order of the Purple Heart (organization): tribute to Michael A. DiRaimondo Chapter, E1102 [21JN]
Military Order of the World Wars (organization): tribute to Conejo Valley Chapter, E1102 [21JN]
Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1233 [11JY]
Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Lions Club, E452 [27MR]
——— anniversary of the Modesto Arch, E1720 [23OC]
——— inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]
Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (H.R. 2467), H5096–H5098 [23JY]
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: anniversary, E1581 [20SE]
Monterey County, CA: anniversary of Monterey County Free Libraries, E1512 [13SE]
Monterey-Salinas Transit: anniversary, E1551 [19SE]
Moore, Susan: Roseland School District, Santa Rosa, CA, Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award recipient, E903 [30MY]
Morgan Hill, CA: tribute to Central High School improvement in California Academic Performance Index, E1717 [23OC]
Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge: anniversary, E278 [29FE]
Mouradian, Kay: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E465 [28MR]
Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]
National forests: extend and expand scope of a certain pilot forest management project, H3763 [19JN]
Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), H6812–H6815 [17DE], E1954 [19DE]
Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: confirmation as circuit judge, E740 [9MY]
Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]
Olympic Games: tribute to California participants, E1336 [26JY]
Orange, CA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, E914 [31MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H4794 [11JY]
——— prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, H3818 [20JN]
Pacifica, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Pacifica, E1691 [12OC]
Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, E1150 [27JN]
Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143 [26JN]
Pelosi, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H3599 [7JN]
Petaluma, CA: tribute to Petaluma Little League All-Stars baseball team, H5864 [12SE], E1503 [12SE]
Petri, Heather: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1557 [19SE]
Pinnacles National Park: establish (H.R. 3641), H5433–H5435 [31JY]
Pleasanton, CA: anniversary of Alameda County Fair, E1080 [19JN]
Point Reyes National Seashore: anniversary, E1518 [13SE]
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: tribute to Santa Margarita Catholic High School football team, E27 [17JA]
Renewable energy: impact of budget sequestration, H6714 [12DE]
Rhode, Kim: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1447 [7AU]
Richardson, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, E2041 [3JA]
——— tribute to staff, E1442 [3AU]
Rivers, Ken: Boy Scouts Long Beach, CA, Council Tahquitz District Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1643 [21SE]
Riverside County, CA: tribute to Operation Recognition high school diploma recipients, E1742 [13NO]
Robinette, Gretchen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [28MR]
Rohnert Park, CA: anniversary, E1583 [21SE]
Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Camellia Symphony Orchestra, E1381 [1AU]
——— authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers, H3283 [31MY]
——— tribute to Pioneer House veterans, E860 [18MY]
——— tribute to Sutter Club, E1627 [21SE]
Salinas, CA: tribute to DAR Santa Lucia chapter commemoration of Harvey House, E1018 [7JN]
San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of St. Bernardine Parish, E674 [26AP]
San Carlos, CA: anniversary of San Carlos Adult Community Center, E1693 [12OC]
San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge, E859 [18MY], E890 [25MY]
——— Central Subway project funding, H4136, H4137 [27JN]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]
——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]
——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]
——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]
——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY], H3452 [5JN]
San Jose, CA: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 332, E1557 [19SE]
——— Dartmouth Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1089 [20JN]
San Mateo, CA: tribute for adopting Co. A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, E1102 [21JN]
San Rafael, CA: anniversary of Spectrum LGBT Center, E1524 [13SE]
Santa Clarita, CA: annexation of Elsmere Canyon, E1233 [11JY]
Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve: tribute, E662 [26AP]
Schaffer, Trevor: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1644 [21SE], E1663 [28SE]
Seitz, Carolyn Ingram: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [16AP]
Sheldon, Denise: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1643 [21SE], E1660 [28SE]
Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]
Snortland, Ellen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [28MR]
Solano County, CA: inclusion in America’s Promise Alliance ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People’’ list, E1863 [3DE]
Sonoma County, CA: anniversary of Fort Ross State Historical Park, E1153 [27JN]
Stark, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6750 [12DE]
Stockton, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Stockton, E964 [1JN]
Suh, Debra: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [28MR]
Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]
Thorstenson, Sandy: Association of California School Administrators California National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E279 [29FE]
Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]
Transportation: high-speed rail project funding, H4141 [27JN]
Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (H.R. 1237), H5083–H5085 [23JY]
Turlock, CA: anniversary of Turlock Irrigation District, E214 [16FE]
United Way: anniversary, E1172 [28JN]
University of California, Irvine: tribute to men’s volleyball team, E1009 [7JN]
Vargas, Joanna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E475 [28MR]
Ventura County, CA: anniversary of Ventura County Stand Down, E1238 [12JY]
Veterinary Service, Inc.: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1700 [16OC]
Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE], E1659 [28SE]
Water: clarify duration of Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1061, H1062 [29FE]
——— clarify jurisdiction over Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1066, H1067 [29FE]
——— eliminate water subsidies for irrigators and require new contracts charge interest for water delivery and project debt repayments, H1068, H1069 [29FE]
——— ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]
——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]
——— protect drinking water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1064 [29FE]
——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]
Watsonville Wetlands Watch (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]
Wise, Joe: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1664 [28SE]
Wood, Dave: Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductee, E213 [16FE]
Woolsey, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6709 [12DE]
Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: anniversary of commercial rice production, S8137 [18DE]
Armed Forces: tribute to Marines killed in helicopter collision during a training exercise in Imperial County, CA, S1190 [1MR]
——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S1190 [1MR], S3776 [6JN], S6100 [11SE]
Beeson, Duane: Peggy Browning Fund (organization) Awards Reception on the West Coast honoree, S6942 [27NO]
Bencivengo, Cathy A.: nomination to be district judge, S1067 [28FE]
Bernal, Jesus G.: nomination to be district judge, S7732–S7737 [11DE]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7706 [10DE]
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (S. 3375), S4895 [11JY]
California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (S. 3587), S6552 [20SE]
Curiel, Gonzalo P.: nomination to be district judge, S6609, S6610 [21SE]
Dept. of the Interior: issue commercial use authorizations to commercial stock operators for operations in designated wilderness within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (H.R. 4849), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY], S3292 [17MY]
——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]
Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]
Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1067 [28FE], S1711–S1714 [15MR]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1682 [14MR]
Granada Hills, CA: tribute to Granada Hills Charter High School academic decathlon team, S3081 [10MY]
Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (H.R. 2467), S7751 [11DE]
National City, CA: anniversary, S6443 [19SE]
Native Americans: make technical corrections to the legal description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona Band of Mission Indians (S. 3193), S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE]
Nguyen, Jacqueline H.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]
Olguin, Fernando M.: nomination to be district judge, S8063–S8067 [17DE]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8045 [13DE]
Petaluma, CA: tribute to Petaluma Little League All-Stars baseball team, S6442 [19SE]
Pinnacles National Park: establish (H.R. 3641), S8552 [30DE]
San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge, S3420 [22MY]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]
Tigar, Jon S.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8273 [20DE]
Reports filed
Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3193) (S. Rept. 112–207), S6062 [10SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 3193) (H. Rept. 112–702), H6828 [17DE]
Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2467), S6625 [21SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2467) (H. Rept. 112–611), H5077 [19JY]
Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]
Consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 688) (H. Rept. 112–539), H3732 [18JN]
Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 179) (S. Rept. 112–149), S1049 [27FE]
Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 200) (H. Rept. 112–367), H77 [18JA]
Inyo National Forest Land Exchange Facilitation Involving Certain Non-Federal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2157) (H. Rept. 112–439), H1844 [16AP]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 112–148), S388 [7FE]
Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4043) (H. Rept. 112–606), H4906 [17JY]
National Forest Management Pilot Project Scope Extension and Expansion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 112–524), H3706 [15JN]
Nomination of Fernando M. Olguin To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5211 [19JY]
Nomination of Gonzalo P. Curiel To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2821 [26AP]
Nomination of Jesus G. Bernal To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4950 [12JY]
Nomination of Jon S. Tigar To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]
Nomination of Troy L. Nunley To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]
Nomination of William H. Orrick III, To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]
Pinnacles National Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3641) (H. Rept. 112–626), H5326 [26JY]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 97) (S. Rept. 112–136), S131 [26JA]
Trinity County, CA, Public Utilities District Land Exchange Involving Transfer of Forest Service and BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 112–500), H3265 [30MY]
Resignations
Cardoza, Dennis A., H5729 [10SE]
House of Representatives: Bob Filner, H6579 [3DE]
Statements
Pinnacles National Park Act: Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, H5434 [31JY]
Subpoena Notices
Superior Court of California, North Valley District, H1654 [28MR]
Texts of
H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]
H. Res. 688, consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3744 [19JN]
H.R. 241, Los Padres National Forest land conveyance, H3438 [5JN]
H.R. 1237, provide for a land exchange with Trinity, CA, Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands, H5083 [23JY]
H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]
H.R. 2157, Inyo National Forest land exchange facilitation involving certain non-Federal lands, H2046 [24AP]
H.R. 2467, Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act, H5096 [23JY]
H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3765–H3776 [19JN]
H.R. 3641, Pinnacles National Park Act, H5433 [31JY]
H.R. 4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act, H2228 [27AP]
S. 1302, GSA conveyance of a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA, H2299 [7MY]
S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]
S. 3193, Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act, S3235 [16MY], S6670 [21SE], H6812 [17DE]
Tributes
Baca, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]
Berman, Representative, E1071 [19JN], E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]
Bilbray, Representative, H6495, H6496 [28NO]
Bono Mack, Representative, H6495, H6496 [28NO]
Dreier, Representative, H1032 [29FE], H5976 [13SE], H6382, H6385 [15NO], H6492, H6495 [28NO]
Dymally, Mervyn M., E1700 [16OC], E1919 [12DE]
Feinstein, Senator, S3109 [14MY]
Filner, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]
Gallegly, Representative, H6495 [28NO], H7363 [20DE]
Herger, Representative, H6492, H6495 [28NO]
Lewis, Representative Jerry, H5063 [19JY], H6492, H6495 [28NO]
Lloyd, James F., H51 [7FE]
Lungren, Representative, H6492, H6495 [28NO]
Moss, John E., E1846 [29NO]
Pelosi, Representative, H3599 [7JN], E1039 [12JN]
Richardson, Representative, E1920 [12DE], E1935 [13DE]