RESEARCH see also Science; Technology

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S277–S281 [20JA], H419–H424 [20JA]

Amendments

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): establish a Select Investigative Panel to investigate matters relative to fetal tissue procurement and abortion practices (H. Res. 461), H6878 [7OC]

Dept. of Education: strengthen Federal education research system to make research and evaluations more timely and relevant to State and local needs in order to increase student achievement (S. 227), S8816 [17DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S8024 [17NO], S8034, S8055, S8063, S8064, S8083, S8105, S8106, S8107, S8108, S8109, S8110, S8111 [18NO], S8168, S8169, S8170 [19NO], H3760 [2JN], H3830, H3832, H3833, H3834, H3835, H3836, H3837, H3838, H3839, H3840, H3841, H3844, H3846, H3847, H3848, H3850, H3851, H3852, H3853, H3854, H3856, H3860, H3861, H3863, H3865, H3866, H3868, H3869, H3870, H3875, H3876, H3880 [3JN], H3882, H3883, H3884, H3885, H3886, H3887, H3888, H3891, H3892, H3893, H3894, H3895, H3896, H3917 [4JN], H3972, H3973, H3975, H3976, H3977, H3978, H3979, H3980, H3981, H3982, H3983, H3984, H3985, H3986, H3987, H3988, H4004 [9JN]

Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (H.R. 2722), H5183 [15JY]

Drugs: improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (H.R. 639), S7494 [26OC], H8212 [16NO]

EPA: prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), H1742, H1743 [18MR]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1675 [17MR]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1685, H1686, H1687, H1688 [17MR]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1675 [17MR]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (H.R. 6), H5035, H5069, H5071, H5072, H5074, H5076, H5077, H5078 [10JY]

——— accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 350), H4984 [9JY]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 764), S6085 [28JY]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 23), H5987 [16SE]

NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s Health (S. Res. 242), S6676, S6677, S6703, S6704 [16SE]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 34), S7163, S7167 [6OC]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2820), S8560 [9DE], H9333 [16DE]

Taxation: simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 880), consideration (H. Res. 273), H3408 [20MY]

Technology: provide for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness (H.R. 1806), H3426, H3445, H3446, H3447, H3449, H3450, H3451, H3452, H3454, H3455, H3456, H3458, H3459 [20MY]

Appointments

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Select Investigative Panel, H7170 [23OC], H7741 [4NO]

Articles and editorials

Climate-Change Religion, S2681 [6MY]

Green Tech Solution, S8225 [1DE]

Looking Away From Abortion, S6059 [28JY]

New Drug for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Seems Promising—Enzalutamide, H4074 [10JN]

Research Ties Gun Violence to America’s Anger Problem, Easy Access to Guns, E1519 [22OC]

Videos About Planned Parenthood Are Grossly Misleading, E1168 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit solicitation or accepting donation of human fetal tissue for any purpose other than disposal of the tissue if the donation affects interstate commerce and the tissue is obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 3215), H5522 [27JY]

AID: establish the U.S. Global Development Lab (see H.R. 3924), H7741 [4NO]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 282), S7272 [8OC] (see H. Res. 523), H8152 [5NO]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 90), S1162 [26FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2849), H4591 [23JN]

Balance Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 418), H5975 [11SE]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1925), H2354 [21AP]

Budget: provide relief from reductions in discretionary spending limits imposed by sequestration (see S. 515), S983 [12FE]

Business and industry: report on the role of incubators and accelerators in commercialization of federally funded research and regional economic development (see H.R. 3983), H8151 [5NO]

Carnegie Mellon University: anniversary of Dept. of Computer Science (see H. Res. 496), H7254 [27OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 1473), S3455 [2JN] (see H.R. 2612), H3757 [2JN]

——— establish a surveillance system relative to traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 1420), H1767 [18MR]

Children and youth: promote youth athletic safety (see S. 436), S900 [10FE] (see H.R. 829), H915 [10FE]

Climate: prohibit U.S. contributions to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, or Green Climate Fund (see H.R. 383), H405 [14JA]

Coastal zones: establish a fund to promote protection and conservation of U.S. ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems (see S. 2025), S6605 [10SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 746), S1528 [16MR] (see H.R. 1197), H1525 [2MR]

Commission To Improve Labor Statistics: establish to examine BLS processes to provide unemployment rates and make recommendations for any changes in methodology or improvements (see H.R. 3674), H6787 [1OC]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): establish a Select Investigative Panel to investigate matters relative to fetal tissue procurement and abortion practices (see H. Res. 461), H6835 [6OC]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): provide a macroeconomic analysis or dynamic scoring of the impact of major revenue legislation (see S. 200), S347 [21JA] (see S. 749), S1585 [17MR]

Conservation of natural resources: provide for advancement of energy-water efficiency research, development, and deployment activities (see S. 1485), S3456 [2JN]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2858), H4591 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (see H.R. 3893), H7623 [3NO]

——— prohibit funding for grants awarded for research on the prevention of rose rosette disease (see H.R. 2943), H4771 [25JN]

——— provide for an equitable distribution of formula funds between land-grant colleges and universities (see H.R. 3828), H7188 [26OC]

——— require animals in Federal research centers be included in the definition of animal under the Animal Welfare Act (see S. 388), S832 [5FE] (see H.R. 746), H852 [5FE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 1524), S3860 [8JN] (see H.R. 985), H1068 [13FE]

——— promote innovation, investment, and economic growth by accelerating spectrum efficiency through a challenge prize competition (see S. 2366), S8494 [8DE] (see H.R. 4190), H9079 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize activities relative to the research, development, test, and evaluation and procurement of the David’s Sling weapons program (see H.R. 1915), H2354 [21AP]

——— award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics (see S. 1022), S2300 [21AP] (see H.R. 1905), H2354 [21AP]

——— improve energy savings (see S. 1277), S2759 [11MY] (see S. 1528), S3925 [9JN] (see H.R. 3108), H5291 [16JY]

Dept. of Defense Laboratory Day: designate (see S. Res. 182), S3060 [19MY]

Dept. of Education: assess impact of school start times on student health, well-being, and performance (see H.R. 561), H638 [27JA] (see H.R. 1306), H1612 [4MR]

——— complete a data analysis study on the impacts of all income- or employment-based outcome measures of quality in higher education before issuing or implementing regulations utilizing such metrics (see H.R. 2815), H4491 [17JN]

——— invest in innovation for education (see S. 605), S1162 [26FE] (see H.R. 847), H916 [10FE]

——— require higher education institutions to provide students with information from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics Program and Occupational Outlook Handbook (see H.R. 1573), H1899 [24MR]

——— strengthen Federal education research system to make research and evaluations more timely and relevant to State and local needs in order to increase student achievement (see S. 227), S348 [21JA]

——— strengthen research in adult education (see S. 277), S589 [28JA]

Dept. of Energy: advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (see S. 1201), S2687 [6MY]

——— authorize Energy Frontier Research Centers (see H.R. 1872), H2307 [16AP]

——— authorize Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. 1870), H2307 [16AP]

——— authorize nuclear physics program (see H.R. 1871), H2307 [16AP]

——— develop an energy critical elements program, a rare earth materials program, and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see H.R. 2687), H3921 [8JN]

——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (see H.R. 4084), H8410 [19NO]

——— establish a grant program allowing National Laboratories provision of vouchers to small businesses to improve commercialization of technologies developed at National Laboratories and their economic impact (see S. 1259), S2730 [7MY]

——— establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems (see H.R. 2961), H4861 [7JY]

——— establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see S. 1256), S2730 [7MY]

——— establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories (see S. 784), S1629 [18MR]

——— extend, improve, and consolidate energy research and development programs (see S. 1398), S3183 [20MY]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 454), S926 [11FE] (see H.R. 874), H980 [11FE]

——— improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, and facilitate public-private partnerships (see S. 1187), S2599 [4MY] (see H.R. 1158), H1498 [27FE]

——— improve technology transfer by reducing bureaucratic barriers to industry, entrepreneurs, and small businesses and increase public-private partnerships in research and development (see S. 2287), S8020 [17NO]

——— increase maximum percentage of funds available for laboratory directed research and development (see S. 830), S1708 [23MR]

——— increase understanding of health effects of low doses of ionizing radiation (see H.R. 35), H37 [6JA]

——— provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (see S. 1408), S3183 [20MY] (see H.R. 4106), H8411 [19NO]

——— provide for modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid and carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector (see S. 1241), S2730 [7MY]

——— require consideration of the objective of improving conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs (see S. 1282), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 3392), H5767 [29JY]

——— submit a plan to implement recommendations to improve interactions with National Laboratories (see S. 1229), S2688 [6MY]

——— support fusion energy innovation (see H.R. 3440), H5787 [4AU]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for training and support services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3090), H5290 [16JY]

——— conduct a pilot project to investigate how to improve medication adherence for individuals with chronic diseases (see H.R. 4292), H10710 [18DE]

——— conduct or support a comprehensive study comparing total health outcomes, including risk of autism, in vaccinated populations and unvaccinated populations (see H.R. 1636), H2033 [25MR]

——— coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see S. 2248), S7814 [5NO] (see H.R. 3952), H8150 [5NO]

——— enhance and further research prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see S. 1865), S5928 [27JY] (see H.R. 2515), H3559 [21MY]

——— establish a National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission (see S. 586), S1161 [26FE] (see H.R. 1192), H1524 [2MR]

——— establish a National Mesothelioma Patient Registry (see H.R. 3284), H5762 [29JY]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see H.R. 2548), H3560 [21MY]

——— establish a pilot program to test the impact of early intervention on prevention, management, and course of eating disorders (see H.R. 4153), H8970 [2DE]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see S. 1503), S3775 [4JN] (see H.R. 665), H703 [2FE]

——— establish an interagency coordinating committee on pulmonary hypertension (see H.R. 3520), H6074 [16SE]

——— establish education programs for patients and health care providers on cell-free DNA prenatal screening (see H.R. 3441), H5787 [4AU]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 1883), S6136 [29JY] (see H.R. 3381), H5766 [29JY]

——— expand and intensify programs on translational research and related activities relative to cavernous angioma (see S. 1391), S3183 [20MY] (see H.R. 2480), H3506 [20MY]

——— facilitate responsible dissemination of scientific and medical information not included in the approved labeling of drugs and devices (see H.R. 2414), H3387 [19MY]

——— grant provisional approval to fast-tracked drugs used in therapies and treatments for life-threatening diseases (see H.R. 1376), H1661 [16MR]

——— intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2921), H4770 [25JN]

——— prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 799), S1660 [19MR] (see H.R. 1462), H1801 [19MR]

——— prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 3729), H6936 [8OC]

——— prohibit certain research on the transplantation of human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 3171), H5402 [22JY]

——— prohibit sale or transactions involving human fetal tissue (see H.R. 3429), H5769 [29JY]

——— provide for enhanced Federal efforts on prevention, education, treatment, and research relative to Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see S. 1503), S3775 [4JN]

——— provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 1271), H1610 [4MR]

——— provide for research relative to Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 789), H854 [5FE]

——— provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (see H.R. 3396), H5767 [29JY]

——— publish revised Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waiver study design guidance for manufacturers of in vitro diagnostic devices (see H.R. 2443), H3387 [19MY]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 1807), H2268 [15AP]

——— require issuance of guidance on the application of the Federal policy for the protection of human subjects relative to clinical data registries (see H.R. 965), H1066 [13FE]

——— require NIH to consider sex differences in medical research and direct FDA to guarantee clinical drug trials are sufficient to determine safety and effectiveness for both men and women (see H.R. 2101), H2653 [29AP]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see S. 1287), S2793 [12MY] (see H.R. 1101), H1368 [26FE]

——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see S. 1151), S2567 [30AP] (see H.R. 1151), H1498 [27FE]

——— submit report on parasitic disease among poor Americans (see H.R. 2897), H4769 [25JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require annual reports on activities and accomplishments of federally funded research and development centers (see H.R. 1637), H2033 [25MR]

——— review university-based centers for homeland security (see H.R. 2390), H3308 [18MY]

——— strengthen and improve Science and Technology Directorate (see H.R. 3578), H6178 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., and fund such investigation through rescission of funds appropriated to such organization (see S. 1877), S6073 [28JY]

——— investigate whether Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., affiliates have engaged in illegal activity pertaining to fetal tissue and defund any affiliate receiving compensation for such activities (see S. 1917), S6239 [3AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency, accountability, governance, and operations of the Office of Financial Research (see H.R. 3738), H6973 [9OC]

——— use revenue generated by certain fines, penalties, and settlements to fund evidence-based youth mentoring projects, justice reinvestment efforts, and medical research and development (see H.R. 1360), H1635 [13MR]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research, development, and deployment (see H.R. 3458), H5865 [9SE]

——— authorize appropriations for University Transportation Centers program (see H.R. 3665), H6787 [1OC]

——— authorize surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 3585), H6188 [22SE]

——— establish an Automated and Connected Vehicle Research Initiative (see H.R. 2886), H4768 [25JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree or doctoral degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics (see H.R. 1904), H2353 [21AP]

——— award grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics (see S. 1021), S2300 [21AP]

——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (see H.R. 2237), H2798 [5MY]

——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see S. 901), S2110 [13AP] (see H.R. 1769), H2208 [14AP]

——— expand research and education on and delivery of complementary and alternative medicine to veterans (see H.R. 444), H479 [21JA]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 3365), H5766 [29JY]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see S. 471), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 1356), H1635 [13MR] (see H.R. 2054), H2496 [28AP]

——— provide the public with access to departmental research (see S. 114), S59 [7JA]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to severely wounded, ill, or injured Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners and make child care program permanent (see S. 469), S926 [11FE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2129), S7123 [5OC] (see H.R. 2577), H3581 [29MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), consideration (see H. Res. 287), H3641 [1JN]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see H.R. 2227), H2792 [1MY]

Diseases: establish EUREKA Prize Competitions to accelerate discovery and development of treatments, detection, and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (see S. 2067), S6894 [22SE]

——— facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases, including ebola, through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see H.R. 1797), H2268 [15AP]

——— improve asthma management, education, and research (see S. 1064), S2400 [23AP]

——— improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see H.R. 1849), H2306 [16AP]

——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see S. 598), S1161 [26FE] (see H.R. 1130), H1369 [26FE]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3092), H5290 [16JY]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support breast cancer research (see S. 1170), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2191), H2769 [30AP]

——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see S. 2185), S7344 [20OC] (see H.R. 2722), H4135 [10JN]

——— promote sickle cell trait research (see H. Res. 296), H3878 [3JN]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see S. 84), S58 [7JA] (see H.R. 3658), H6749 [30SE]

——— provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma medications and devices for emergency use (see S. 1065), S2400 [23AP]

——— provide research and education on triple-negative breast cancer (see H.R. 45), H37 [6JA]

——— strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding (see S. Res. 74), S984 [12FE] (see H. Res. 237), H2770 [30AP]

Drugs: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see H.R. 512), H532 [22JA]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, allow banks to work with medical marijuana businesses, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans (see S. 683), S1383 [10MR] (see H.R. 1538), H1847 [23MR]

——— improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (see S. 481), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 639), H702 [2FE]

——— promote development of safe drugs for neonates (see S. 2041), S6699 [16SE]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see S. 1654), S4544 [23JN] (see H.R. 2850), H4591 [23JN]

Economy: increase competitiveness of American manufacturing by reducing regulatory and other burdens, encouraging greater innovation and investment, and developing a stronger workforce (see H.R. 3682), H6792 [2OC]

——— jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 181), S238 [16JA] (see H.R. 962), H1066 [13FE]

Education: improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding of how certain partnerships design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes (see H.R. 566), H639 [27JA]

1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day: designate (see S. Res. 232), S5928 [27JY]

EPA: prohibit from awarding contracts for public relations, market research, or other similar activities (see H.R. 4271), H9374 [16DE]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see S. 544), S1075 [24FE] (see H.R. 1030), H1113 [24FE]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), consideration (see H. Res. 138), H1565 [3MR]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 21), H35 [6JA]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see S. 543), S1074 [24FE] (see H.R. 1029), H1113 [24FE]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), consideration (see H. Res. 138), H1565 [3MR]

——— require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (see S. 638), S1246 [3MR] (see H.R. 1320), H1613 [4MR]

FAA: clarify whether an unmanned aircraft conducting aeronautical research flights qualifies for public aircraft status (see S. 387), S832 [5FE] (see H.R. 819), H866 [9FE]

——— establish an interim rule for the operation of small unmanned aircraft for commercial purposes and their safe integration into the national airspace system (see S. 1314), S2849 [13MY]

Fab Foundation: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see H.R. 1622), H2033 [25MR]

FDA: allow the sponsor of an application for the approval of a targeted drug to rely upon data and information with respect to such sponsor’s previously approved targeted drugs (see S. 2030), S6651 [15SE]

——— approve certain drugs and biological products for use in a limited population of patients to address increases in bacterial and fungal resistance to drugs and biological products (see H.R. 931), H1033 [12FE]

——— clarify definition and regulation of combination products (see S. 1767), S5129 [15JY]

——— create a limited population pathway for approval of certain antibacterial drugs (see S. 185), S238 [16JA]

——— enhance the process for reviewing combination products (see H.R. 2433), H3387 [19MY]

——— ensure efficiency of clinical trials through broader application of Bayesian statistics and adaptive trial designs (see H.R. 2438), H3387 [19MY]

——— establish streamlined data review program relative to approval of licensure of certain drugs (see H.R. 2415), H3387 [19MY]

——— evaluate potential use of evidence from clinical experience to help support approval of new indications for approved drugs (see H.R. 2416), H3387 [19MY]

——— express sense of Congress relative to enabling scientific engagement (see H.R. 2445), H3388 [19MY]

——— extend market exclusivity periods for certain new drug applications and abbreviated new drug applications (see H.R. 1353), H1635 [13MR]

——— issue guidance on precision medicine (see H.R. 2455), H3388 [19MY]

——— modify composition and size of Reagan-Udall Foundation Board of Directors (see H.R. 2435), H3387 [19MY]

——— modify hiring and retention authority of Silvio O. Conte Senior Biomedical Research Service (see H.R. 2439), H3387 [19MY]

——— permit the sale of, and access to, ‘‘research use only’’ products in diagnostic tests (see H.R. 298), H357 [13JA]

——— promote use of innovative statistical methods in clinical protocols for drugs, biological products and devices, and postapproval studies and clinical trials (see H.R. 1066), H1163 [25FE]

——— provide incentives for the development of new combination drugs (see H.R. 406), H429 [20JA]

——— reform program allowing for expanded access to certain experimental treatments or breakthrough drugs for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 909), H1032 [12FE]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 779), S1628 [18MR] (see H.R. 1477), H1802 [19MR]

——— increase use of crowdsourcing and citizen science to advance and accelerate scientific research, literacy, and diplomacy (see S. 2113), S7047 [30SE]

Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act: modify (see H.R. 2717), H4135 [10JN]

FEMA: enter into agreement with National Research Council to study urban flooding (see S. 1481), S3456 [2JN] (see H.R. 2616), H3757 [2JN]

Firearms: provide for better understanding of the epidemic of gun violence (see H.R. 3926), H7741 [4NO]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see H.R. 2106), H2653 [29AP]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see S. 287), S589 [28JA] (see H.R. 609), H661 [28JA]

Foreign policy: express conditions for U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (see H. Res. 218), H2355 [21AP]

FRS: establish a grant program in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 1866), H2306 [16AP]

——— require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, when issuing a research paper, to include all studies, data, and analyses on which the paper was based (see H.R. 3131), H5330 [21JY]

Government regulations: establish a working group to review regulations and make recommendations to improve efficiency of Federal research and development (see H.R. 1119), H1369 [26FE]

——— provide a temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers from certain auditor attestation requirements (see H.R. 4139), H8859 [1DE]

Grambling State University: require eligibility to receive funds as a land-grant university (see H.R. 3022), H5088 [10JY]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (see H.R. 6), H3386 [19MY]

——— accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 350), H4954 [8JY]

——— enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of hydrocephalus (see H.R. 2313), H2957 [13MY]

——— enhance patient engagement in medical product development process (see S. 1597), S4250 [17JN]

——— galvanize U.S. programs in support of brain health for global victims of autism, hydrocephalus, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia (see H.R. 1468), H1801 [19MR]

——— improve access, certainty, and innovation relative to vaccines (see H.R. 786), H854 [5FE]

——— improve accessing, sharing, and using health data for research purposes (see H.R. 2549), H3560 [21MY]

——— prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (see S. 289), S590 [28JA] (see H.R. 2104), H2653 [29AP]

——— prohibit denial of coverage under Federal health care programs based on comparative effectiveness research data and ensure research accounts for advancements in health care and different treatment options (see S. 484), S982 [12FE]

——— provide for an Institute of Medicine study on health disparities and direct the Dept. of HHS to develop guidelines on reducing health disparities (see S. 1903), S6186 [30JY] (see H.R. 3285), H5762 [29JY]

——— recognize importance of vaccinations and immunizations (see H. Res. 117), H1069 [13FE]

——— require certain drug manufacturers entering into settlement agreements for violations of law to make supplemental payments to be used to increase medical research funding (see S. 320), S653 [29JA] (see H.R. 744), H812 [4FE]

Helium: promote a greater domestic supply, establish a Federal leasing program for public land, and secure a supply for national defense and Federal researchers (see S. 1226), S2688 [6MY]

House Rules: expand types of legislation subject to dynamic scoring in cost estimates (see H. Res. 389), H5590 [28JY]

Hydroelectric power: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies research, development, and demonstration (see S. 1058), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 2220), H2792 [1MY]

Immigration: provide visas to entrepreneurs who establish businesses and create jobs and reauthorize and extend certain other visa programs (see H.R. 3370), H5766 [29JY]

Institute of Medicine: provide for a study on gaps in mental health services and how these gaps can increase the risk of violent acts (see H.R. 826), H915 [10FE]

Library of Congress: expand availability to exemptions to prohibition on copyrighted technological protection measures to facilitate computer security research, personal device maintenance, and technological innovation (see S. 990), S2245 [16AP] (see H.R. 1883), H2307 [16AP]

Medicare: preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers (see S. 1168), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2292), H2956 [13MY]

——— provide comprehensive cancer care planning coverage and coordination (see H.R. 2846), H4591 [23JN]

Men’s Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 203), H2269 [15AP]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 912), H1032 [12FE]

Minorities: improve inclusion in clinical trials (see H.R. 2468), H3505 [20MY]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 98), S1303 [4MR] (see H. Res. 141), H1566 [3MR]

NASA: anniversary of Hubble Space Telescope (see S. Res. 149), S2401 [23AP]

——— establish a plan to return to the Moon and develop a sustained human presence on the Moon (see H.R. 2036), H2474 [27AP]

——— preserve U.S. space leadership by establishing a Board of Directors to review and reform space programs and extend the term of the Administrator (see H.R. 2093), H2653 [29AP]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 849), H916 [10FE]

National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 275), H3388 [19MY]

National Bartter Syndrome Day: designate (see H. Res. 356), H5030 [9JY]

National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 176), S2759 [11MY] (see H. Res. 259), H2877 [12MY]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 498), H7254 [27OC]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 86), H812 [4FE]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 366), H5291 [16JY]

National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 115), S1891 [25MR] (see H. Res. 224), H2498 [28AP]

National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 129), S2041 [26MR]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see S. 1703), S4648 [25JN] (see H.R. 3044), H5117 [13JY]

National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 470), H6936 [8OC]

National Manufacturing Day: designate (see H. Res. 446), H6306 [28SE]

National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 174), H2033 [25MR]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 228), S5526 [23JY] (see H. Res. 378), H5467 [23JY]

National Park Service: establish the African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 3683), H6794 [5OC]

——— establish the U.S. Civil Rights Network (see S. 2309), S8159 [19NO]

National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 102), H917 [10FE]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 156), S2568 [30AP] (see H. Res. 239), H2770 [30AP]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 324), S8306 [2DE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 248), S6381 [5AU] (see H. Res. 425), H6137 [17SE]

National Prostate Cancer Council on Screening, Early Detection, Assessment, and Monitoring of Prostate Cancer: establish (see S. 216, 222), S347 [21JA] (see H.R. 2730), H4241 [11JN]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 150), H1661 [16MR]

National Science and Technology Council: establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency (see S. 1218), S2688 [6MY]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 764), S1585 [17MR] (see S. 2328), S8160 [19NO] (see H.R. 1900), H2353 [21AP]

National security: ensure preparedness for chemical, radiological, biological, and nuclear threats (see H.R. 3299), H5763 [29JY]

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 235), S6136 [29JY]

National Spine Ability Month: designate (see H. Res. 432), H6179 [18SE]

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 90), S1162 [26FE]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 23), H36 [6JA]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 520), S983 [12FE] (see H.R. 2957), H4861 [7JY]

New Horizons (spacecraft): congratulate NASA and its partners for successful mission to Pluto and recognize importance of such mission, robotic space exploration, and scientific and engineering research (see S. Res. 240), S6239 [3AU]

NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s Health (see S. Res. 242), S6381 [5AU] (see H. Res. 458), H6788 [1OC]

——— authorize a program of high-risk, high-reward research (see H.R. 2448), H3388 [19MY]

——— coordinate and advance fibrosis research activities (see H.R. 3666), H6787 [1OC]

——— encourage a global pediatric clinical trial network (see H. Con. Res. 46), H3212 [14MY]

——— enhance the clinical trial registry data bank reporting requirements and enforcement measures (see H.R. 617), H662 [28JA]

——— ensure sharing of data generated from research with the public (see H.R. 2456), H3388 [19MY]

——— establish a grant program to support U.S.-Israel cooperation for neuroscience-related research and related technological innovation (see H.R. 3717), H6935 [8OC]

——— establish a National Neuromyelitis Optica Consortium (see H.R. 2069), H2497 [28AP]

——— establish a Youth Mental Health Research Network (see H.R. 2736), H4241 [11JN]

——— expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see S. 276), S589 [28JA] (see H.R. 619), H662 [28JA]

——— expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 2311), H2957 [13MY]

——— funding (see H.R. 777), H854 [5FE] (see H.R. 2419), H3387 [19MY]

——— improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research (see S. 800), S1660 [19MR] (see H.R. 1469), H1801 [19MR] (see H.R. 1631), H2033 [25MR]

——— improve loan repayment programs (see H.R. 2440), H3387 [19MY]

——— increase accountability (see H.R. 2421), H3387 [19MY]

——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see S. 318), S653 [29JA] (see H.R. 531), H581 [26JA]

——— provide for a research strategic plan (see H.R. 2447), H3388 [19MY]

——— publish guidelines on appropriate age groupings to be included in clinical research studies involving human subjects (see H.R. 2436), H3387 [19MY]

——— reduce administrative burdens on researchers (see H.R. 2420), H3387 [19MY]

——— research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and urge the FDA to monitor and disclose contaminants in all menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 1708), H2110 [26MR]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (see S. 533), S1031 [23FE] (see H.R. 34), H37 [6JA]

——— codify the Hurricane Forecasting Improvement Project (see S. 1343), S2933 [14MY]

——— create electronic database of research and information on causes of, and corrective actions being taken for algal blooms in the Great Lakes, their tributaries, and other surface fresh waters (see H.R. 349), H404 [14JA]

——— develop information platform to integrate coastal data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices, and coordinate collection of geospatial data to inform and improve management of coastal region (see S. 2325), S8160 [19NO]

——— establish Climate Change Education Program (see H.R. 1961), H2416 [22AP]

——— improve weather research (see H.R. 1561), H1898 [24MR]

——— provide for ocean acidification collaborative research grant opportunities (see H.R. 1277), H1611 [4MR]

NSF: include a line item in budget request for Research in Disabilities Education program to support dyslexia research (see H.R. 3033), H5116 [13JY]

——— provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research and promote the progress of science that serves the national interest (see H.R. 3293), H5763 [29JY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool (see H.R. 467), H530 [22JA]

——— establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 1156), H1498 [27FE]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S2352 [22AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable (see S. 1402), S3183 [20MY]

Patents: amend laws to promote basic research, stimulate publication of scientific documents, encourage collaboration in scientific endeavors, and improve transfer of technology to the private sector (see S. 926), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 1791), H2209 [14AP]

Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see S. 1041), S2351 [22AP] (see H.R. 1930), H2415 [22AP]

——— invest in clean energy, empower and protect consumers, modernize energy infrastructure, cut pollution and waste, and invest in research and development (see S. 2089), S6975 [28SE]

——— modernize U.S. energy policy (see S. 2012), S6532 [9SE]

——— provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy (see S. 1215), S2688 [6MY]

——— require national energy policy to expand use of renewable and alternative sources, increase refining capacity, promote conservation and efficiency, and expand research and development (see H. Res. 215), H2355 [21AP]

Public lands: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see S. 1160), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2167), H2768 [30AP]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 270), S6938 [24SE] (see H. Res. 437), H6227 [24SE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S1202 [27FE] (see H. Res. 109), H1035 [12FE]

Rare Disease Therapeutics Corp.: establish to encourage the development of high-risk, high-return therapies for rare diseases (see H.R. 3731), H6973 [9OC]

SBA: establish Regional Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) State Collaborative Initiative Pilot Program (see S. 2136), S7159 [6OC]

Science: ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (see H.R. 1426), H1768 [18MR]

——— improve opportunities for the next generation of researchers through initiative within NIH and the National Academy of Sciences (see S. 2014), S6533 [9SE] (see H.R. 3466), H5865 [9SE]

——— prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (see S. 747), S1528 [16MR] (see H.R. 1398), H1721 [17MR]

——— prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 3498), H5974 [11SE]

——— provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (see H.R. 591), H660 [28JA]

——— recognize importance of breakthroughs in biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences in diagnosis and treatment of illness and address funding gap between basic research and clinical development (see H. Res. 95), H856 [5FE]

——— support innovation (see S. 894), S2041 [26MR] (see H.R. 3959), H8150 [5NO]

SEC: provide a safe harbor relative to certain investment fund research reports (see H.R. 2356), H3251 [15MY]

Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 139), S100 [8JA] (see H.R. 209), H154 [8JA]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see S. 789), S1629 [18MR] (see H.R. 1378), H1661 [16MR]

Space policy: promote development of a U.S. commercial space resource exploration and utilization industry and increase the exploration and utilization of resources in outer space (see S. 976), S2244 [16AP] (see H.R. 1508), H1803 [19MR]

Sports: conduct a study on the causes of deaths related to high school football and formulate recommendations to prevent such deaths (see H.R. 3986), H8151 [5NO]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: reauthorize (see S. 2282), S7966 [16NO] (see H.R. 2820), H4541 [18JN]

Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 256), H2877 [12MY]

Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for equity investments in research intensive small business concerns (see H.R. 256), H188 [9JA]

——— allow a credit against tax for clinical testing expenses for qualified infectious disease drugs and rapid diagnostic tests to address the rising public health challenge of antibiotic resistance (see H.R. 3539), H6136 [17SE]

——— deny tax exemption to organizations which violate Federal prohibitions regarding human fetal tissue (see H.R. 3575), H6178 [18SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 1808), H2268 [15AP]

——— impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate the revenues from such tax to the prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 1687), H2109 [26MR]

——— incentivize companies to repatriate foreign earnings held overseas and dedicate tax revenues from such repatriation to the Highway Trust Fund (see S. 981), S2244 [16AP]

——— increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see S. 537), S1074 [24FE]

——— increase and make permanent the research credit (see H.R. 1536), H1847 [23MR]

——— make certain contract research eligible for the research credit (see H.R. 2481), H3506 [20MY]

——— make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see H.R. 1852), H2306 [16AP]

——— provide a Federal income tax credit for certain stem cell research expenditures (see S. 43), S57 [7JA]

——— provide an exception for certain public-private research arrangements from the business use test for purposes of determining private activity bonds (see H.R. 1819), H2268 [15AP]

——— provide exception from passive loss rules for investments in high technology research small business pass-thru entities (see H.R. 2179), H2769 [30AP]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations (see S. 908), S2172 [14AP] (see S. 1429), S3237 [21MY] (see H.R. 2838), H4541 [18JN]

——— provide for special treatment of the research credit for certain startup companies (see S. 455), S926 [11FE] (see H.R. 3058), H5171 [14JY]

——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (see H.R. 880), H981 [11FE]

——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 880), consideration (see H. Res. 273), H3386 [19MY]

——— treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord or placental blood or tissue banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3982), H8151 [5NO]

Technology: enable high-performance computation, supportive research, and nuclear energy innovation (see H.R. 4066), H8360 [18NO]

——— provide for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness (H.R. 1806), consideration (see H. Res. 271), H3308 [18MY]

——— provide for investment in innovation through research and development and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to improve U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 1898), H2353 [21AP]

——— provided for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 1806), H2268 [15AP]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: express that any related protocol or other negotiated agreement dealing with targets and timetables is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S8160 [19NO] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H8411 [19NO]

——— express that any related protocol or other negotiated agreement is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. Res. 290), S7345 [20OC] (see S. Res. 329), S8438 [7DE] (see H. Res. 544), H8859 [1DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (see S. 2056), S6809 [17SE]

Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 268), H3252 [15MY]

Water: reauthorize EPA WaterSense program, create State and local conservation and efficiency programs, support recycling, storage, and management projects, improve water data, and provide for drought preparedness (see S. 176), S201 [13JA] (see H.R. 291), H356 [13JA]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 653), S1302 [4MR]

Weather: establish regional weather forecast offices (see S. 1573), S4137 [15JN]

Cloture motions

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S8075 [18NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), motion to proceed, S7963 [16NO]

Cost Estimates

Energy Policy Modernization Act (S. 2012): CBO, S8236 [1DE]

Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act (H.R. 639): CBO, H1641 [16MR]

Letters

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Representative Chaffetz, Committee on Oversight and Government (House), H3425 [20MY]

——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3424 [20MY]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3425 [20MY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3425 [20MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) hearing on Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: Representatives Van Hollen, DeLauro, and Slaughter, H6873 [7OC]

Consensus scientific view relative to global climate change: several scientific organizations (2009), S182 [13JA], S319 [21JA]

Dept. of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act: Chad Holliday and Norm Augustine, American Energy Innovation Council, H3375 [19MY]

——— Josh Freed, Third Way (organization), H3375 [19MY]

——— Michael B. Rapp, American Nuclear Society, H3375 [19MY]

Dept. of HHS outreach to minority-serving institutions and rural colleges to ensure that health professionals from under-represented populations are aware of research opportunities: Michael L. Lomax, United Negro College Fund, Inc., H5079 [10JY]

DHS Science and Technology Reform and Improvement Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9253 [10DE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9254 [10DE]

Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act: several health and medical research organizations, H6277 [28SE]

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Union of Concerned Scientists, H1681 [17MR]

——— Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H1681 [17MR]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), H1682 [17MR]

——— James G. Toscas, Portland Cement Association, H1683 [17MR]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1682 [17MR]

——— Tom Dobbins, American Composites Manufacturing Association, H1682 [17MR]

Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H4573 [23JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4573 [23JN]

Global warming: several evangelical scientists and academics, S684 [2FE]

Homeland Security University-Based Centers Review Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H4575 [23JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4575 [23JN]

Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1640 [16MR]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1640 [16MR]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program reauthorization: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H85 [7JA]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H85 [7JA]

Secret Science Reform Act: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Union of Concerned Scientists, H1740 [18MR]

——— David Morganstein, American Statistical Association, H1736 [18MR]

——— Francine Laden, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, H1737 [18MR]

——— Linda Lipsen, American Association for Justice, H1737 [18MR]

——— several science, engineering, and academic organizations, H1735 [18MR]

Secret Science Reform Act and EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: several environmental organizations, H1680 [17MR], H1740 [18MR]

——— several health organizations, H1679 [17MR], H1735 [18MR]

——— several public health and academic organizations, H1680 [17MR], H1737 [18MR]

Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act: Joanne I. Gabrynowicz, H3513 [21MY]

Strengthen care and support for those with Alzheimer’s, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding: George Vradenburg, USAgainstAlzheimers (organization), S1005 [12FE]

——— Ian Kremer, Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease (organization), S1004 [12FE]

——— Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association, S1005 [12FE]

Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H90 [7JA]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H90 [7JA]

21st Century Cures Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H5009 [9JY]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5009 [9JY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5009 [9JY]

Lists

Groups opposing McCain amendment to H.R. 1735, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on prohibiting funding of medical research or development projects, S4226 [17JN]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E216 [13FE], E227 [20FE]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3420 [20MY]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act, H3372 [19MY]

Organizations that agree with majority of worldwide scientific community that global climate change is real and caused by human activities, S181 [13JA], S318 [21JA]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2016: President Obama, S695–S697 [2FE], H673–H675 [2FE]

Motions

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S7963 [16NO], H3996 [9JN]

EPA: prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), H1746 [18MR]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1691 [17MR]

Taxation: simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 880), H3418 [20MY]

Press releases

CRS Welcomes Bipartisan Efforts To Make EPA Science More Transparent: Center for Regulatory Solutions, H1682 [17MR]

Planned Parenthood Inspections Find Deficiencies at Clinics: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (final version), H6157 [18SE]

——— Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (original version), H6156 [18SE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: condemn, and call for investigation of, video of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, H5153 [14JY], H5185, H5188 [15JY], H5241, H5286, H5287 [16JY], H5318–H5328 [21JY], H5345 [22JY], H5453 [23JY], H5536, H5583 [28JY], H5856 [9SE], H6157, H6159 [18SE]

——— condemn video of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, H6153, H6154, H6156–H6159 [18SE]

——— editing of video of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, H6158, H6159 [18SE]

——— prohibit solicitation or accepting donation of human fetal tissue for any purpose other than disposal of the tissue if the donation affects interstate commerce and the tissue is obtained pursuant to an abortion (H.R. 3215), H6126 [17SE]

Abuchowski, Abraham: BioNJ (organization) Sol J. Barer Award recipient, E337 [16MR]

Agricultural College Act: anniversary, E569 [23AP]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, H4547 [23JN]

Allison, James: Lasker Foundation Lasker-Debakey Clinical Medical Research Award recipient, E1300 [16SE]

Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York: tribute, H8290 [18NO]

American Diabetes Month: observance, H7399 [3NO], H8288 [18NO], E1668 [19NO]

American Heart Month: observance, H1017 [12FE], E264 [27FE]

American Stroke Month: observance, H3295 [18MY]

Anderson, James P.: Lasker Foundation Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award recipient, E1348 [24SE]

Armed Forces: study possible causes for suicides by female servicemembers and veterans, H4076 [10JN]

Bai, Mei: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Bertozzi, Carolyn: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Bloomington, MN: tribute to Oak Grove Middle School robotics team, H1652 [16MR]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1925), H7196 [27OC]

Brain Awareness Week: observance, H1694 [17MR], H2084 [26MR], E371 [19MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, H764 [4FE]

California: investigation of possible misconduct by Center for Medical Progress in producing video recordings of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., officials, H6155 [18SE]

——— tribute to geothermal industry, E785 [21MY]

Casado, Martin: Laurence Livermore Laboratory Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame inductee, E128 [28JA]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, H14–H21, H23 [6JA]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research, H6899 [8OC]

——— authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 2612), E822 [2JN]

——— conduct study to determine how efforts to incentivize development of new antibiotics may impact antibiotic resistance, H5074, H5075 [10JY]

——— whistleblower allegations relative to intentional omission of findings from study examining possible relationship between certain vaccines and autism, H5602 [29JY]

Chester, Ryan: Breakthrough Junior Challenge competition winner, E1779 [11DE]

Children and youth: promote youth athletic safety (H.R. 829), H5986 [16SE], E1324 [18SE], E1336 [22SE]

Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month: observance, H5986 [16SE]

Children’s National Health System: observance of International Day of Radiology, E1488 [20OC]

Clarinda, IA: tribute to Clarinda Regional Health Center Relay for Life Team, E1127 [27JY]

Climate: express agreement that climate change is real and is not a hoax, H951, H952 [11FE], H9066 [8DE]

——— express that climate change is real and U.S. energy policy should remove market barriers that inhibit development of renewable energy infrastructure, H8986 [3DE]

Cohen, Joel E.: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1290, E1296 [16SE]

College of St. Benedict: NSF award recipient for Collaborative Research Developing and Assessing Effective Cyberlearning within the STEM Wiki Hyperlibrary Project, E1410 [1OC]

Colorado State University: possible violation of Colorado State law by purchasing harvested fetal organs after abortions from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., for medical research, H5323 [21JY]

Colston, Bill: Laurence Livermore Laboratory Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame inductee, E128 [28JA]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (H.R. 1197), H6895 [8OC]

Commission To Improve Labor Statistics: establish to examine BLS processes to provide unemployment rates and make recommendations for any changes in methodology or improvements (H.R. 3674), H6822 [6OC]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): establish a Select Investigative Panel to investigate matters relative to fetal tissue procurement and abortion practices (H. Res. 461), H6846, H6869–H6879 [7OC]

——— investigation of video of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, H5322, H5323 [21JY]

Computers: provide for a public-private partnership to improve cybersecurity, strengthen cybersecurity research and development, workforce development, education, public awareness, and preparedness, H6264 [28SE]

Congenital Heart Futures Act: reauthorize, H7200 [27OC]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, E421 [25MR]

CoorsTek, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E451 [13AP]

Corps of Engineers: Formerly Used Defense Sites environmental restoration funding, H4063, H4064 [10JN]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (H.R. 2858), H4548 [23JN]

Creating Hope Act: reauthorize, H4980 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify grants for certain areawide integrated pest management projects (H.R. 3893), H7638 [4NO]

——— require animals in Federal research centers be included in the definition of animal under the Animal Welfare Act (H.R. 746), H759 [4FE], E170 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: Defense Health Program Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H4065 [10JN]

——— Defense Health Program breast cancer research funding, H4073, H4074 [10JN]

——— Defense Health Program lung cancer research funding, H4062 [10JN]

——— Defense Health Program prostate cancer research funding, H4064, H4065 [10JN]

——— Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) funding, H4056 [10JN]

——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding through reductions in operations and maintenance account funding, H4064 [10JN]

——— Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program funding to study blast injury and its correlation to traumatic brain injury, H3161 [14MY]

——— Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program funding, H7633 [4NO]

——— veterans health and reintegration programs funding through reductions in Defense Media Activity funding, H4225, H4226 [11JN]

Dept. of Education: assess impact of school start times on student health, well-being, and performance, H1286 [26FE]

——— develop a national research strategy for the collection, analysis, and assessment of student achievement data, H1290 [26FE]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, H2691, H2692 [30AP], H3326 [19MY], H3458, H3459 [20MY]

——— Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, H2723 [30AP]

——— anniversary of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, H113 [8JA]

——— authorize Energy Innovation Hubs, H3456 [20MY]

——— continue to encourage public-private partnerships in oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining with minority-serving institutions, H6957 [9OC]

——— eliminate additional reporting requirements and restrictions on sound scientific processes to independently verify scientific results, H3454, H3455 [20MY]

——— energy efficiency and renewable energy, fossil energy research and development, and nuclear energy subsidies funding, H2650, H2651 [29AP]

——— fossil energy research and development funding, H2686, H2687 [30AP]

——— fossil energy research and development funding through reductions in energy efficiency and renewable energy funding, H2645 [29AP]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (H.R. 874), H3361–H3363 [19MY]

——— improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, and facilitate public-private partnerships (H.R. 1158), H3373–H3377 [19MY]

——— increase understanding of health effects of low doses of ionizing radiation (H.R. 35), H82, H83 [7JA]

——— light source scientific user facilities funding, H2631 [29AP]

——— Nuclear Energy University Program funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H2686 [30AP]

——— Office of Science funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H2689 [30AP]

——— prohibit funding for Climate Model Development and Validation program, H2757 [30AP]

——— prohibit funding to consolidate, close, or transform the National Energy Technology Laboratory into a government-owned, contractor-operated laboratory, H2719 [30AP]

——— report on methods to increase electric grid resilience relative to all threats, including cyber attacks, vandalism, terrorism, and severe weather, H8929, H8930 [2DE]

——— report on potential effects of commercial use of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration on the economy, energy infrastructure, and greenhouse gas emissions, H8927 [2DE]

——— Water Power Program funding, H2752 [30AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for training and support services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families, H905 [10FE], H4424 [16JN]

——— conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions and rural colleges to ensure that health professionals from under-represented populations are aware of biomedical research opportunities, H5078–H5080 [10JY]

——— facilitate responsible dissemination of scientific and medical information not included in the approved labeling of drugs and devices, H4977 [9JY]

——— prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (H.R. 1462), H5798–H5801 [8SE], H7031 [21OC]

——— prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (S. 799), H8180–H8182 [16NO]

——— provide for research relative to Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, H5014 [9JY]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 1807), H6719 [30SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require annual reports on activities and accomplishments of federally funded research and development centers (H.R. 1637), H4572–H4574 [23JN]

——— require report on best means to align federally-funded cybersecurity with private sector efforts to protect privacy and civil liberties while securing critical infrastructure, H2442 [23AP]

——— review university-based centers for homeland security (H.R. 2390), H4574–H4576 [23JN]

——— strengthen and improve Science and Technology Directorate (H.R. 3578), H9248–H9255 [10DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System, H5092 [13JY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize surface transportation research and development strategic plan, H7600, H7601 [3NO]

——— encourage research into permeable pavements for roads and highways to minimize environmental impacts and enhance sustainablity, H8999 [3DE]

——— submit report on Federal Railroad Administration development of system to measure vertical track deflection, E1617 [16NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: encourage continued screening for colorectal cancer, H2623 [29AP]

Depts. of Energy and Commerce: conduct study on feasibility of establishing an ethane storage and distribution hub, H8928 [2DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H3883 [4JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3817–H3877 [3JN], H3882–H3903 [4JN], H3965–H3998 [9JN], H4016 [10JN], E839, E841 [4JN], E851 [8JN], E863 [9JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), consideration (H. Res. 287), H3652–H3659 [2JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), corrections in engrossment, H3999 [9JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), motion to recommit, H3996, H3997 [9JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), unanimous-consent agreement, H3872 [3JN], H3901 [4JN]

——— prohibit funding for bonus award to contractors for work on projects that are behind schedule or over budget, H3876 [3JN]

——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H3876 [3JN]

——— prohibit funding to be used in contravention of Executive order against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, H3985, H3986 [9JN]

Diseases: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H904–H907 [10FE], H4423–H4428 [16JN], H8290 [18NO], E977 [25JN]

——— breast cancer research funding, H7040 [21OC]

——— develop plan of action to address Alzheimer’s disease, H904–H907 [10FE], H3772 [3JN], H4423–H4428 [16JN]

——— facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases, including ebola, through coordinated domestic and international efforts (H.R. 1797), E514 [16AP]

——— increase efforts to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis, E1808 [16DE]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research, H905 [10FE], H4425 [16JN]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support breast cancer research (S. 1170), H8433–H8435 [30NO]

——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (H.R. 2722), H5127–H5130 [14JY], H5183 [15JY], E867 [10JN], E1083 [20JY]

——— pancreatic cancer research funding, H1052 [13FE]

——— pediatric cancer research funding, H8284 [18NO]

——— provide research and education on triple-negative breast cancer (H.R. 45), H7261 [28OC]

——— strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding (H. Res. 237), H4424 [16JN]

Drugs: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, H5075 [10JY]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow cultivation, allow importation of hemp, enable medicinal research, and reform Federal enforcement relative to State and local laws, H3584 [1JN]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, allow banks to work with medical marijuana businesses, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans (H.R. 1538), E385 [23MR]

——— improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (H.R. 639), H1638–H1641 [16MR]

——— improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (H.R. 639), Senate amendment, H8212, H8213 [16NO]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (H.R. 2850), E964 [24JN]

Dysautonomia Awareness Month: observance, E1394 [30SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H1103–H1108 [24FE]

Eden Prairie, MN: tribute to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, H5317 [21JY]

Education: provide for investment in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, H1576 [4MR], H4869 [8JY]

EPA: allow use of all peer-reviewed scientific publications to issue regulations, H1739–H1741, H1743, H1744 [18MR]

——— clarify that not all forest biomass is carbon neutral, H4759 [25JN]

——— ensure adequate funding for collection and dissemination of data used for regulations or assessments based upon transparent and reproducible science, H1742, H1743 [18MR]

——— prevent use of science promoted by polluting companies when developing regulations or assessments, H1746, H1747 [18MR]

——— prohibit funding to propose, finalize, implement, or revise any regulation in which the research data relied upon to support such action is not derived from established scientific methods, H4828, H4829 [7JY]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), H1733–H1748 [18MR], E375 [23MR]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1670–H1677 [17MR]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), motion to recommit, H1746, H1747 [18MR]

——— prohibit Science Advisory Board member from participating in any advisory action for which there is evidence that the action may involve a specific party in which the member has an interest, H1686, H1687 [17MR]

——— prohibit Science Advisory Board members from applying for or receiving EPA contracts or grants while serving and for 3 years after serving, H1687, H1688 [17MR]

——— prohibit Scientific Advisory Board membership to any persons working for a corporation that has been convicted of a major environmental crime, H1692 [17MR]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1678–H1694 [17MR]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1670–H1677 [17MR]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), motion to recommit, H1692 [17MR]

——— solicit nominations for Scientific Advisory Board membership from institutions of higher learning and research institutions based on work relevant to the Board, H1688 [17MR]

FDA: establish streamlined data review program relative to approval of licensure of certain drugs, H4977 [9JY]

——— improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, E1307 [17SE]

——— issue a report on the risks and benefits associated with a two-tiered approval process that would permit certain medical devices to provisionally come to market if they have demonstrated safety but not efficacy, H5077, H5078 [10JY]

——— reform program allowing for expanded access to certain experimental treatments or breakthrough drugs for seriously ill patients, H4980 [9JY]

FEMA: enter into agreement with National Research Council to study urban flooding (H.R. 2616), H3646 [2JN]

——— standardize and share research and mapping methods across the country, increase research and hazard assessments in high-risk areas, and increase public awareness relative to landslides, H1835 [23MR]

Fish and fishing: provide for innovative data collection initiative to improve fish stock assessments and research of Gulf of Mexico fisheries, E839 [4JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (H.R. 2106), H2776 [1MY], H3686 [2JN]

Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation: anniversary, H7260 [28OC]

Florida: investigation of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., possible involvement in the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, H6156, H6157 [18SE]

——— tribute to Tampa Bay Estuary Program, H3882 [4JN]

FRS: establish a grant program in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (H.R. 1866), E520 [16AP]

Georgia: tribute to efforts in breast cancer research, E1533 [26OC]

Geothermal Awareness Day: observance, E785 [21MY]

Geselle Institute of Child Development: anniversary, E1417 [2OC]

Gonzalez, Carlos: tribute to participation in NASA Aerospace Scholars Program, E1303 [16SE]

Government regulations: establish a working group to review regulations and make recommendations to improve efficiency of Federal research and development (H.R. 1119), H3365, H3366 [19MY]

Harper Community College: opening of Career and Technical Education Center, E97 [22JA]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (H.R. 6), H3399 [20MY], H3650 [2JN], H4476 [17JN], H4656 [25JN], H4972, H5008–H5016 [9JY], H5034, H5035–H5082, H5083, H5084 [10JY], H5094 [13JY], H5179, H5219 [15JY], H6219 [24SE], H7266 [28OC], H7399 [3NO], E1031, E1032, E1036–E1038 [10JY], E1045, E1046, E1047 [13JY], E1060, E1061 [14JY], E1069 [15JY]

——— accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 350), H4976–H4985 [9JY]

——— enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of hydrocephalus (H.R. 2313), E782 [21MY]

——— importance of immunizations, H709 [3FE], H765 [4FE], H903 [10FE]

——— improve uterine fibroid education and access to treatment options, H2320 [21AP]

——— recognize importance of vaccinations and immunizations, H2368 [22AP]

——— support cures for preventable childhood diseases, H7039 [21OC]

Hebrew University: tribute to archaeological discoveries linking Jews to Israeli homeland, H10698 [18DE]

Hernandez, Arturo: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award recipient, E271 [27FE]

House of Representatives: tribute to Members and staff participation in AED (automated external defibrillator) Hunt on the Hill event, H5986 [16SE]

Houston, TX: tribute to Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University for scientific discovery about the structure of human genetic material, H7013 [20OC]

Hyundai Hope on Wheels (organization): tribute, E1287 [16SE]

Iglewski, Barbara: National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, E1428 [6OC]

Israel: U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation program funding, H2646 [29AP]

Jeffrey Modell Foundation: dedication of Diagnostic and Research Center for Primary Immunodeficiency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, E1470 [9OC]

Johns Manville (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E449 [13AP]

Johnston, IA: tribute to DuPont Pioneer Crick Research Center, E115 [26JA]

Juvenile Children’s Research Foundation: tribute, H5219 [15JY]

KLA Laboratories, Inc.: anniversary, E961 [24JN]

La Gamma, Edmund F.: Eastern Society for Pediatric Research Mentor of the Year Award recipient, E132 [28JA]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute, E376 [23MR]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park: opening, H8249 [17NO]

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month: observance, H2826 [12MY]

Men’s Cancer Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 203), E500 [15AP]

Men’s Health Month: observance, H7747 [5NO]

Milanovich, Fred: Laurence Livermore Laboratory Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame inductee, E128 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H2132–H2139 [13AP], E951 [23JN], E1077 [16JY]

——— improve inclusion in clinical trials, H5012 [9JY]

Mischel, Walter: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1296, E1298 [16SE]

NASA: anniversary of Apollo space program first manned moon landing, H5340 [22JY], E1002 [7JY]

——— Commercial Crew Program funding, H3720 [2JN]

——— funding, H3672 [2JN]

——— space communications system funding, H3670 [2JN]

——— space program funding, H4606 [24JN]

——— Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy funding, H3768 [3JN]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E216 [13FE], E227 [20FE]

National Anthropology Day: designate, E236 [24FE]

National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 275), E751 [19MY]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: observance, H3546 [21MY], E783 [21MY]

National Autism Awareness Month: observance, E566 [23AP]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: observance, H1694 [17MR]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H6895 [8OC], H7194, H7196 [27OC], H7261, H7266, H7267 [28OC], H7401 [3NO], E1421 [5OC], E1550 [27OC]

National Cancer Prevention Day: observance, H765 [4FE]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H6719 [30SE], E1287 [16SE]

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: observance, H6264 [28SE], H6847 [7OC]

National Endowment for the Arts: anniversary, H6315 [29SE]

National Endowment for the Humanities: anniversary, H6315 [29SE]

National Inflammatory Bowel Disease Awareness Week: observance, E1682 [1DE]

National Manufacturing Day: observance, H6711, H6716, H6744–H6747 [30SE], H6940 [9OC]

National objectives: economic recovery, H5858 [9SE]

National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day: designate (H. Res. 102), H6719 [30SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H6292 [28SE]

National Prostate Cancer Council on Screening, Early Detection, Assessment, and Monitoring of Prostate Cancer: establish (H.R. 2730), H4388 [16JN], H6292 [28SE]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 764), insert H.R. 3134 language upon passage, H6096 [17SE]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 23), H83–H87 [7JA], H154 [8JA]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 23), Senate amendment, H5987–H5990 [16SE]

NIH: establish medical prize program to incentivize health innovation by offering competitors the chance to win a prize for creating breakthrough research and technology, H5071, H5072 [10JY]

——— funding, H110 [8JA], H908 [10FE], H2447 [23AP], H4446 [17JN], H4981, H4982 [9JY], H6087 [17SE], H7266 [28OC], H8288, H8292 [18NO], H9665 [17DE]

——— include data on underrepresented groups, such as women and minorities, in report on efforts to attract, retain, and develop emerging scientists, H5074 [10JY]

——— make NIH and Cures Innovation Fund a discretionary spending program, H5069, H5070, H5075 [10JY], E1069 [15JY]

——— neuroscience funding, H10694 [18DE]

——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (H.R. 531), H789 [4FE], H4425 [16JN]

——— research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and urge the FDA to monitor and disclose contaminants in all menstrual hygiene products (H.R. 1708), E441 [26MR]

——— submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives, H904 [10FE]

NIST: forensics standards funding, H3682, H3683 [2JN]

——— Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H3453, H3454 [20MY]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 34), H87–H92 [7JA]

——— authorize use of Asset Forfeiture Fund for enhanced fishery research, at-sea and shoreside monitoring, conservation gear engineering, development of fishery impact statements, and regional fishery management councils priorities, H3605 [1JN]

——— climate research funding, H3685–H3687 [2JN]

——— encourage utilization of private sector for aerial survey operations, H3707 [2JN]

——— improve weather research, H3687, H3688 [2JN], H6940 [9OC]

——— improve weather research (H.R. 1561), H3367–H3373 [19MY]

——— Integrated Ocean Acidification research funding, H3689 [2JN]

——— polar satellite program research funding, H3691 [2JN]

——— Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program funding, H3685, H3686 [2JN]

——— space-based commercial weather research funding, H3691 [2JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Aziz Sancar for chemistry, H7200 [27OC], E1589 [4NO]

——— recognition of Paul L. Modrich for chemistry, H7200 [27OC]

NSF: establish standard for award of grants that requires an explanation of scientific merit and national interest, H3446, H3447 [20MY]

——— expand Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program mission to include investment in and support for women entrepreneurs, H3449, H3450 [20MY]

——— funding, H3484 [20MY], H3671, H3672, H3710 [2JN]

——— include a line item in budget request for Research in Disabilities Education program to support dyslexia research (H.R. 3033), H7143 [23OC], H7184–H7187 [26OC], E1541 [27OC]

——— Office of International and Integrative Activities Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) funding, H3446 [20MY], H3732, H3733 [2JN]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (H.R. 1156), H3366, H3367 [19MY]

Orion (spacecraft): funding, H3720, H3721 [2JN]

Pain Awareness Month: observance, E1381 [29SE]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: observance, H2164 [14AP]

Peake, Philip: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1298 [16SE]

Pellegrini, Claudio: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1531 [26OC]

Pennsylvania: tribute to efforts to reintroduce the chestnut tree, H7628 [4NO]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Berkey Creamery, H3882 [4JN]

——— tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1102 [24FE], H8974 [3DE]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Chairman’s Award, E490 [14AP]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: support, and condemn tactics used in video of official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, H5317 [21JY]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: observance, H6122 [17SE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (H. Res. 109), H1376 [27FE]

Schlegel, David: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Science: research funding, E1307 [17SE]

——— tribute to contributions of human factors research, E1517 [22OC]

Shank, Charles V.: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1471 [9OC]

Shoda, Yuichi: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1298 [16SE], E1307 [17SE]

Small, Christopher: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1290, E1296 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: anniversary of Environmental Research Center, E1270 [11SE]

Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (S. 139), H6276–H6279 [28SE]

Space policy: ensure the Orbital Traffic Management Study includes input from nonprofit organizations that conduct research in space traffic and orbital activities, H3526 [21MY]

——— manned and unmanned space flight research and development funding, H3408 [20MY]

——— promote development of a U.S. commercial space resource exploration and utilization industry and increase the exploration and utilization of resources in outer space, H3404 [20MY], H3532 [21MY], H8196 [16NO]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2820), H5801–H5804 [8SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2820), Senate amendment, H9333–H9335 [16DE]

Stevens Institute of Technology: tribute to solar decathlon team, E1656 [19NO]

Stroke Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 256), H2888 [13MY]

——— observance, E790 [22MY]

Syringomyelia Awareness Month: observance, E1296 [16SE]

Taxation: extend the research credit without increasing the deficit or delaying further tax reform, H3418, H3419 [20MY]

——— make research and development tax credit permanent, H9425 [17DE]

——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 880), H3410–H3419 [20MY], E770 [21MY]

——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 880), consideration (H. Res. 273), H3403–H3410 [20MY]

——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 880), motion to recommit, H3418, H3419 [20MY]

Technology: ensure congressional representation on certain science advisory boards, H3451, H3452 [20MY]

——— provide for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness, H3672 [2JN]

——— provide for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness (H.R. 1806), H3419–H3490 [20MY], E780 [21MY]

——— provide for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness (H.R. 1806), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3321–H3329 [19MY]

——— provide for investment in innovation through research and development and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to improve U.S. competitiveness, H3483–H3485 [20MY]

Tuckerman, David: Laurence Livermore Laboratory Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame inductee, E128 [28JA]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: express that any related protocol or other negotiated agreement dealing with targets and timetables is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, H9066 [8DE]

——— express that any related protocol or other negotiated agreement dealing with targets and timetables is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate (H. Con. Res. 97), H9069–H9072 [8DE]

——— express that any related protocol or other negotiated agreement dealing with targets and timetables is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate (S. Con. Res. 25), H8635 [30NO]

——— support, H7400 [3NO], H9089, H9091 [9DE], H9361 [16DE], E1738 [8DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: California aquifer study funding through reductions in BLM oil and gas permitting activities funding, H4732 [25JN]

University of California, Riverside: anniversary of Bourns College of Engineering, H2858 [12MY]

University of Kentucky: tribute to Sanders-Brown Center on Aging research on age-related neurodegenerative diseases, H2665 [30AP]

University of North Carolina: anniversary of Highway Safety Research Center, E1775 [11DE]

Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 268), E728 [15MY]

Victor Valley College: opening of Dr. Prem Reddy Health and Sciences Building, E1231 [8SE]

Warrenton, OR: tribute to Warrenton High School for participation in Marine Advanced Technology Education competition, H4166 [11JN]

Water: reauthorize EPA WaterSense program, create State and local conservation and efficiency programs, support recycling, storage, and management projects, improve water data, and provide for drought preparedness (H.R. 291), H5246 [16JY], H5580 [28JY]

Winn Feline Foundation: anniversary of Bria Fund for feline infectious peritonitis research, E1650 [18NO]

World AIDS Day: observance, H8656, H8657 [1DE], E1683 [1DE]

World Hemophilia Day: observance, E591 [28AP]

Yang, Peidong: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Zhou, Jizhong: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: condemn, and call for investigation of, video of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, S5155 [16JY], S6059, S6060 [28JY], S6126 [29JY], S6832 [21SE]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 282), S8111, S8112 [18NO]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 90), S1184 [26FE]

Army: Stryker Lethality Upgrades procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation funding, S3657, S3659 [3JN], S3737, S3738 [4JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S7738 [4NO]

Cape Canaveral, FL: launch of Discovery (satellite), S847 [9FE]

Climate: create a point of order against any legislation that would use tax dollars to censor publicly-funded climate science, S1968, S2006, S2007 [26MR]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to recognize that climate change is real and caused by human activity and that Congress needs to take action to cut carbon pollution, S1868, S1870 [25MR]

——— express agreement that climate change is real and is not a hoax, S271 [20JA], S325, S326, S330, S334 [21JA], S370 [22JA], S515–S518 [27JA], S896–S898 [10FE], S1339 [9MR], S2666 [6MY], S7008 [29SE], S8060–S8062 [18NO]

——— express agreement that climate change is real and prepare to mitigate future impact on infrastructure, S526 [27JA], S571 [28JA]

——— express agreement with Dept. of State environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline that climate change is real and caused by human activities, S267 [20JA], S317, S326, S330, S331 [21JA], S393 [22JA], S848 [9FE]

——— express agreement with majority of worldwide scientific community that climate change is real and caused by human activities, and encourage research and development in clean fossil fuel technology, S392, S393 [22JA]

——— express agreement with majority of worldwide scientific community that climate change is real and caused by human activities, and encourage shift away from fossil fuels to energy efficiency and sustainable energy, S181–S183 [13JA], S318–S320, S331 [21JA], S375, S393 [22JA]

——— express that the U.S. should prioritize and fund climate change adaptation projects in local communities and help fund adaptation projects in developing countries, S520 [27JA]

——— impact of carbon emissions from oil sands on climate change, S312 [21JA]

Coastal zones: establish a fund to promote protection and conservation of U.S. ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems, S8857 [18DE]

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): priorities, S136 [12JA]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): establish a Select Investigative Panel to investigate matters relative to fetal tissue procurement and abortion practices, S8182 [30NO]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): release of Innovation for Healthier Americans Report to improve innovation in cutting-edge treatments, drugs, and devices, S626–S629 [29JA]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): provide a macroeconomic analysis or dynamic scoring of the impact of major revenue legislation, S1963, S1999 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System funding, S8570 [10DE]

——— prohibit funding of medical research or development projects unless the project is designed to protect, enhance, or restore the health and safety of Armed Forces members, S4222–S4226 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense Laboratory Day: designate (S. Res. 182), S3088 [19MY]

Dept. of Education: expand science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) funding, S4920 [9JY], S5148 [16JY]

——— strengthen Federal education research system to make research and evaluations more timely and relevant to State and local needs in order to increase student achievement (S. 227), S8830, S8831 [17DE]

Dept. of Energy: advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids, S3663 [3JN]

——— anniversary of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, S1333 [9MR]

——— provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (S. 1408), S6120 [29JY]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (S. 2248), S7816 [5NO]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 1883), S6138 [29JY]

——— prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (S. 799), S1662 [19MR], S7368 [21OC], S7439–S7441 [22OC]

——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative, S1334 [9MR]

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., and fund such investigation through rescission of funds appropriated to such organization (S. 1877), S6077 [28JY]

——— investigate whether Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., affiliates have engaged in illegal activity pertaining to fetal tissue and defund any affiliate receiving compensation for such activities (S. 1917), S6241 [3AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relative to improving provision of health care for women veterans, S1876 [25MR]

——— prioritization of programs and funding, S5441 [22JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to severely wounded, ill, or injured Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners and make child care program permanent (S. 469), S944 [11FE], S5437, S5438, S5441 [22JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S8029, S8034–S8058, S8062–S8064, S8071, S8072, S8074–S8076 [18NO], S8119, S8121, S8124, S8125 [19NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), unanimous-consent agreement, S7963 [16NO], S8054, S8055 [18NO], S8126 [19NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), unanimous-consent request, S8121, S8124 [19NO]

——— making appropriations (S. 2129), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

Diseases: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S3981 [10JN], S4610 [24JN]

——— efforts to contain Ebola epidemic in Africa, S764 [4FE]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to increase funding for Alzheimer’s disease research, S1969, S1970 [26MR]

——— establish EUREKA Prize Competitions to accelerate discovery and development of treatments, detection, and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (S. 2067), S6895 [22SE]

——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (S. 598), S1166–S1168 [26FE]

——— issue semipostal stamp to support breast cancer research (S. 1170), S2578 [30AP], S6906 [22SE]

——— strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding (S. Res. 74), S1004–S1006 [12FE]

Drugs: end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, allow banks to work with medical marijuana businesses, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans (S. 683), S1385 [10MR]

——— improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (H.R. 639), S7495 [26OC]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (S. 1654), S4548 [23JN]

Earth Day: observance, S2349 [22AP]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, S6998 [29SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S4215–S4217 [17JN]

Education: improve teacher and principal retention in schools serving Indian and Alaska Native students, S4920 [9JY]

——— provide professional development and training to schools to ensure teachers and principals have necessary knowledge and skills to address chronic absenteeism, S4920 [9JY]

1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day: designate (S. Res. 232), S6325 [4AU]

EPA: require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (S. 638), S1253 [3MR]

FEMA: enter into agreement with National Research Council to study urban flooding (S. 1481), S3674 [3JN]

Food Safety Administration: establish (S. 287), S830 [5FE]

Health: prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research, S1849 [25MR]

——— prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (S. 289), S744 [4FE], S1401 [11MR], S2188 [15AP], S2632 [5MY], S8063 [18NO]

——— require certain drug manufacturers entering into settlement agreements for violations of law to make supplemental payments to be used to increase medical research funding (S. 320), S657 [29JA]

Honduras: efforts to preserve La Cuidad Blanca archaeological site in La Mosquitia region, S1582 [17MR]

Hydroelectric power: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies research, development, and demonstration (S. 1058), S2354 [22AP]

Idaho Falls, ID: Idaho National Laboratory Energy Innovation Laboratory selected as Engineering News-Record (publication) Best Green Project, S855 [9FE]

Innogenomics Technologies, LLC: tribute, S3181 [20MY]

International Migratory Bird Day: observance, S2756 [11MY]

Library of Congress: anniversary of acquisition of Thomas Jefferson’s personal library, S6458 [8SE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, S2395 [23AP]

Mischel, Walter: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, S6694 [16SE], S6805 [17SE]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 98), S1311 [4MR], S1333 [9MR], S1401 [11MR]

NASA: anniversary of Hubble Space Telescope (S. Res. 149), S2417 [23AP]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S2033 [26MR]

National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 115), S1957 [25MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S6251 [4AU]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, S6251 [4AU]

National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 129), S2088 [26MR]

National Manufacturing Day: observance, S7075–S7078, S7095 [1OC]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 228), S6425, S6426 [5AU]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (S. Res. 156), S3318 [23MY]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 324), S8319 [2DE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 248), S6426 [5AU]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 764), S6085, S6086 [28JY]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2328), S8173 [19NO]

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 235), S6144 [29JY]

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 90), S1184 [26FE]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 23), S5557, S5558 [23JY]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize, S2756 [11MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 520), S995 [12FE]

NIH: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S2922–S2924 [14MY]

——— anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s Health, S6602 [10SE]

——— anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s Health (S. Res. 242), S6676, S6677 [16SE]

——— funding, S1400–S1402 [11MR], S3265 [22MY], S8066 [18NO], S8698 [16DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration on research, S1365 [10MR], S1400 [11MR], S1960, S1962 [26MR]

——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (S. 318), S656 [29JA]

——— tribute to employees, S1365 [10MR]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 34), S7167, S7171 [6OC]

NSF: grant funding to develop personalized social robots for use in classrooms, S7200 [7OC]

Oregon State University: anniversary of Hatfield Marine Science Center, S6236 [3AU]

Ovshinsky, Stanford: National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee, S3453 [2JN]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S2319 [22AP]

Patent and Trademark Office: allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable (S. 1402), S3187 [20MY]

Peake, Philip: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, S6694 [16SE], S6805 [17SE]

Petroleum: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for investing in advanced fossil energy technology research and development, S1878 [25MR]

Pharmaceuticals: condemn and call for investigation of pharmaceutical companies purchasing rights of existing drugs and drastically increasing the price of such drugs, S7118 [5OC]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: lack of media coverage relative to video of official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, S6523 [9SE], S6692 [16SE]

——— support, and condemn tactics used in video of official discussing the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, S6121 [29JY], S6157 [30JY]

——— support and recognize importance of services to communities, S6178–S6180 [30JY], S6279 [4AU], S8302 [2DE]

Power resources: invest in clean energy, empower and protect consumers, modernize energy infrastructure, cut pollution and waste, and invest in research and development (S. 2089), S6980 [28SE], S6983 [29SE]

——— modernize U.S. energy policy (S. 2012), S6884 [22SE], S7024 [30SE], S8139 [19NO], S8236 [1DE]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 270), S6949 [24SE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (S. Res. 92), S1206 [27FE]

Sanofi (company): Patent and Trademark Office Patent for Humanity award recipient, S2297 [21AP]

Sausalito, CA: anniversary of Marine Mammal Center, S7044 [30SE]

Science: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relative to investing in science, technology, and basic research, S1965, S1966 [26MR]

——— prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (S. 747), S2188 [15AP]

Senate Competitiveness Caucus: establish, S4100 [11JN]

Shoda, Yuichi: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, S6694 [16SE], S6805 [17SE]

Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (S. 139), S105 [8JA], S5175 [16JY]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2820), S8560 [9DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 2282), S7968, S7969 [16NO]

Taxation: permanently extend the research and development credit, S7731 [3NO]

——— provide for special treatment of the research credit for certain startup companies, S1882 [25MR]

——— provide for special treatment of the research credit for certain startup companies (S. 455), S7076 [1OC]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: express that any related protocol or other negotiated agreement dealing with targets and timetables is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, S8715 [16DE]

——— express that any related protocol or other negotiated agreement dealing with targets and timetables is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate (S. Con. Res. 25), S8230 [1DE]

——— impact of negotiated agreement on job creation and economy, S8712 [16DE]

——— support, S8183 [30NO], S8475, S8477 [8DE], S8576–S8581 [10DE], S8624 [14DE], S8655 [15DE], S8697 [16DE]

Uganda: opening of Uganda Cancer Institute-Fred Hutch Cancer Centre, S3234 [21MY]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: tribute to Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, S6805 [17SE]

——— tribute to robotics team, S4101 [11JN]

University of New England: tribute to advances in chronic pain research, S828 [5FE]

University of Pennsylvania: tribute to Abramson Cancer Center cancer research findings, S3264 [22MY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (S. 653), S1305 [4MR], S3975 [9JN]

Wells, ME: tribute to Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust solar energy project, S1527 [16MR]

World AIDS Day: observance, S8238 [1DE]

Reports filed

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1806) (H. Rept. 114–107), H2820 [8MY], H3211 [14MY]

American Research and Competitiveness Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 880) (H. Rept. 114–113), H3211 [14MY]

American Super Computing Leadership Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 874) (H. Rept. 114–122), H3386 [19MY]

Charitable Agricultural Research Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 908) (S. Rept. 114–19), S2171 [14AP]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Select Investigative Panel To Investigate Certain Matters Relative to Fetal Tissue Procurement and Abortion Practices: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 114–288), H6835 [6OC]

Consideration of H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 350) (H. Rept. 114–193), H4954 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1029, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act and H.R. 1030, Secret Science Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 138) (H. Rept. 114–37), H1565 [3MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 114–120), H3308 [18MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2262, Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship (SPACE) Act and H.R. 880, American Research and Competitiveness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 273) (H. Rept. 114–127), H3386 [19MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2577, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 287) (H. Rept. 114–135), H3641 [1JN]

Dept. of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1158) (H. Rept. 114–124), H3386 [19MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2577) (H. Rept. 114–129), H3581 [29MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2577) (S. Rept. 114–75), S4646 [25JN]

DHS Science and Technology Reform and Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 114–372), H9078 [8DE]

Energy Policy Modernization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2012) (S. Rept. 114–138), S6532 [9SE]

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1029) (H. Rept. 114–33), H1523 [2MR]

Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1637) (H. Rept. 114–149), H4241 [11JN]

Homeland Security University-Based Centers Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2390) (H. Rept. 114–168), H4540 [18JN]

Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 639) (H. Rept. 114–41), H1660 [16MR]

——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 481), S7101 [1OC]

Improving Small Business Innovative Research and Technologies Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2136), S8378 [3DE]

International Science and Technology Cooperation Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1156) (H. Rept. 114–123), H3386 [19MY]

National Sea Grant College Program Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 764) (S. Rept. 114–90), S5525 [23JY]

National Weather Service Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1573) (S. Rept. 114–154), S7304 [19OC]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 23) (S. Rept. 114–62), S4103 [11JN]

Postal Service Issuance of Semipostal Stamp To Support Breast Cancer Research: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1170) (S. Rept. 114–144), S6809 [17SE]

Protecting Our Infants Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1462) (H. Rept. 114–244), H5846 [8SE]

——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 799), S7101 [1OC]

Research and Development Efficiency Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 114–121), H3386 [19MY]

Secret Science Reform Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 544) (S. Rept. 114–69), S4345 [22JN]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1030) (H. Rept. 114–34), H1524 [2MR]

Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1508) (H. Rept. 114–153), H4381 [15JN]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2820) (H. Rept. 114–242), H5846 [8SE]

——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 2820), S8378 [3DE]

Strengthening Education Through Research Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 227), S771 [4FE]

Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 34) (S. Rept. 114–146), S6892 [22SE]

21st Century Cures Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 114–190), H4860 [7JY]

Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 653) (S. Rept. 114–48), S2971 [18MY]

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 114–126), H3386 [19MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3834, H3835, H3851, H3855, H3861, H3862, H3867 [3JN]

Statements

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Whistleblower Allegations Relative to Intentional Omission of Findings From Study Examining Possible Relationship Between Certain Vaccines and Autism: William Thompson, H5602 [29JY]

Climate Change and Its Implications for Oklahoma: Oklahoma Climatological Society, S683 [2FE]

Continuing America’s Leadership in Medical Innovation for Patients: Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1490 [12MR]

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Executive Office of the President, H1672 [17MR]

Health Information Exchange—A Path Towards Improving the Quality and Value of Health Care for Patients: Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4100 [11JN]

Secret Science Reform Act: Executive Office of the President, H1672 [17MR]

Summaries

Innovation for Healthier Americans Report: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S627 [29JA]

Tables

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3818–H3825 [3JN]

Testimonies

Dystonia Awareness Month: Janet Hieshetter, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, E1392 [30SE]

——— Janice Nachbar, E1392 [30SE]

——— Len Nachbar, E1392 [30SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 138, consideration of H.R. 1029, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, H1670 [17MR]

H. Res. 138, consideration of H.R. 1030, Secret Science Reform Act, H1670 [17MR]

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3321 [19MY]

H. Res. 273, consideration of H.R. 2262, Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship (SPACE) Act and H.R. 880, American Research and Competitiveness Act, H3403 [20MY]

H. Res. 287, consideration of H.R. 2577, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 2578, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H3652 [2JN]

H. Res. 350, consideration of H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, H4976 [9JY]

H. Res. 461, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Select Investigative Panel to investigate matters relative to fetal tissue procurement and abortion practices, H6869 [7OC]

H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, H5035–H5069 [10JY]

H.R. 23, National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program reauthorization, S5557 [23JY], H84 [7JA], H5987 [16SE]

H.R. 34, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act, S7167–S7171 [6OC], H87–H90 [7JA]

H.R. 35, Low-Dose Radiation Research Act, H82 [7JA]

H.R. 639, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act, H1638 [16MR], H8212 [16NO]

H.R. 874, American Super Computing Leadership Act, H3361 [19MY]

H.R. 880, American Research and Competitiveness Act, H3410 [20MY]

H.R. 1030, Secret Science Reform Act, H1742 [18MR]

H.R. 1119, Research and Development Efficiency Act, H3365 [19MY]

H.R. 1156, International Science and Technology Cooperation Act, H3366 [19MY]

H.R. 1158, Dept. of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act, H3373 [19MY]

H.R. 1462, Protecting Our Infants Act, H5798 [8SE]

H.R. 1561, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act, H3367–H3370 [19MY]

H.R. 1637, Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act, H4573 [23JN]

H.R. 1806, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, H3426–H3445 [20MY]

H.R. 2390, Homeland Security University-Based Centers Review Act, H4574 [23JN]

H.R. 2577, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, S8034–S8054 [18NO]

H.R. 2722, Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act, H5127 [14JY]

H.R. 2820, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act reauthorization, S8560 [9DE], H5801 [8SE]

H.R. 3033, Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia (READ) Act, H7184 [26OC]

H.R. 3578, DHS Science and Technology Reform and Improvement Act, H9248–H9253 [10DE]

S. 139, Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act, S105 [8JA], S5175 [16JY], H6276 [28SE]

S. 287, Safe Food Act, S592–S600 [28JA]

S. 289, American Cures Act, S600 [28JA]

S. 520, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S995 [12FE]

S. 598, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act, S1166–S1168 [26FE]

S. 653, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization and applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S1305 [4MR]

S. 653, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S3975 [9JN]

S. 747, American Innovation Act, S1531 [16MR]

S. 764, National Sea Grant College Program Act reauthorization and amendments, S6085 [28JY]

S. 779, Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act, S1630 [18MR]

S. 799, Protecting Our Infants Act, S1662 [19MR], S7439 [22OC], H8180 [16NO]

S. 1021, Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act, S2302 [21AP]

S. 1022, Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act, S2303 [21AP]

S. 1058, Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act, S2356 [22AP]

S. 1170, issue semipostal stamp to support breast cancer research, S6907 [22SE], H8433 [30NO]

S. 1481, Urban Flooding Awareness Act, S3458 [2JN]

S. 2248, coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease, S7817 [5NO]

S. 2328, National Sea Grant College Program Act reauthorization and amendment, S8173 [19NO]

S. Con. Res. 25, express that any U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change related protocol or other negotiated agreement dealing with targets and timetables is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, S8166 [19NO]

S. Res. 74, strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding, S1003 [12FE]

S. Res. 90, support goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day, S1171 [26FE]

S. Res. 92, Rare Disease Day, S1203 [27FE]

S. Res. 98, support goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, S1309 [4MR]

S. Res. 115, National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month, S1895 [25MR]

S. Res. 129, National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day, S2055 [26MR]

S. Res. 145, Parkinson’s Awareness Month, S2357 [22AP]

S. Res. 149, Hubble Space Telescope anniversary, S2406 [23AP]

S. Res. 156, National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month, S2578 [30AP]

S. Res. 176, National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, S2762 [11MY]

S. Res. 182, Dept. of Defense Laboratory Day, S3071 [19MY]

S. Res. 228, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, S5537 [23JY]

S. Res. 232, 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day, S5933 [27JY]

S. Res. 235, National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, S6143 [29JY]

S. Res. 240, congratulate NASA and its partners for successful mission of New Horizons (spacecraft) to Pluto and recognize importance of such mission, robotic space exploration, and scientific and engineering research, S6242 [3AU]

S. Res. 242, NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health anniversary, S6401 [5AU]

S. Res. 242, Office of Research on Women’s Health anniversary, S6676 [16SE]

S. Res. 248, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, S6405 [5AU]

S. Res. 270, Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, S6942 [24SE]

S. Res. 282, support goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, S7277 [8OC]

S. Res. 290, express that any U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change related protocol or other negotiated agreement is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, S7346 [20OC]

S. Res. 324, National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day, S8307 [2DE]

S. Res. 329, express that any U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change related protocol or other negotiated agreement is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, S8440 [7DE]