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NOTE.—For action on bills and resolutions see History of Bills and Resolutions.

A MODEST EFFORT TO READ AND INSTILL Firearms: restrict ability of a person with certain Fed- Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applica- THE CONSTITUTION AGAIN (AMERICA) eral firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, bility of identity theft guidelines to creditors (see RESOLUTION to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. H.R. 6420), [17NO] Bills and resolutions 5718), [13JY] Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month Enact (see H. Res. 1632), [16SE] Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living AAMODT LITIGATION SETTLEMENT ACT Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities adjustment (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits Enact (H.R. 3342): consideration (see H. Res. 1017), Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release to an individual convicted of a felony which oc- [19JA] of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. curred in connection with Government employment Reports filed 1359), [13MY] or service (see H.R. 4531), [27JA] Consideration of H.R. 3342, Provisions: Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), visions that prohibit establishment of annual limits Taxation: modify the dependent care tax credit and [19JA] on health benefits (see H.R. 6452), [29NO] extend and increase the additional standard deduction Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of for State and local real property taxes (see H.R. (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111–390), [12JA] lifetime limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6453), 5075), [20AP] ABORTION [29NO] ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Bills and resolutions ———repeal provisions that prohibit health coverage COURTS Dept. of HHS: tribute to family planning services pro- rescissions (see H.R. 6454), [29NO] ADOPTION see FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS vided under Title X of the Public Health Service ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- ADVERTISING Act (see H. Res. 1476), [24JN] tion exclusions or other discrimination based on Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility health status for adults (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] Business and industry: require employees at call centers requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose tions based on provision of certain health services tion exclusions or other discrimination based on physical location of such employees (see H.R. 6309), (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] health status for children (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] [29SE] FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising ———repeal provisions that require extension of de- ———require express authorization of a majority of of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] pendent coverage to adult children under age 26 shareholders of a public company for certain political Health: ensure that women seeking an abortion are (see H.R. 6450), [29NO] expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), Political campaigns: require disclosure to shareholders fully informed relative to pain experienced by the [27JA] of any expenditure made by companies in support unborn child (see H.R. 5276), [11MY] ———require majority shareholder approval for any of or in opposition to any candidate for Federal, ———expand access to preventive health care services expenditures made to influence public opinion on State, or local public office (see H.R. 4630), [22FE] that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the any matter other than the promotion of the com- Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance number of abortions, and improve access to women’s pany’s products or services (see H.R. 4487), [21JA] coverage for certain indirect investors caught in health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] Consumers: protect from certain aggressive sales tactics Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), [15AP] ———national policy to provide health care and re- on the Internet (see H.R. 5707), [1JY] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections ACQUIRED BONE MARROW FAILURE DISEASE Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Market Access Pro- in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] RESEARCH AND TREATMENT ACT gram (see H.R. 4683), [24FE] Reports filed ———provide for human stem cell research, including Dept. of the Treasury: require institutions to segregate Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and prohibit (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), [28SE] [10MR] use of such funds for political expenditures or elec- Health care professionals: prohibit taxpayer funded ADAMS, WILLIAM E. tioneering communications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] Bills and resolutions abortions and provide for conscience protections (see District of Columbia: permit advertising and sale of Major William Edward Adams Dept. of Veterans Af- H.R. 5939), [29JY] lottery tickets within certain areas inside the ‘‘Fed- fairs Clinic, Craig, CO: designate (see H.R. 5798), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify eral enclave’’ (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] [20JY] special rules relating to coverage of abortion services FRS: prevent funding from being made available to (see H.R. 5111), [22AP] ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Ala- corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- ———protect rights of conscience relative to require- bama) ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR] ments for coverage of specific items and services Bills and resolutions introduced FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] Foreign trade: remove preferential trade treatment for Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] certain textile articles (see H.R. 5940), [29JY] ———prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL ACT NASA: impose certain requirements on expenditure of of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] Bills and resolutions funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a re- Enact (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] [28JN] covery fund focused on travel and tourism to be ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR ADLER, JOHN H. (a Representative from New Jersey) administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in STATE SENTENCING COMMISSIONS ACT Bills and resolutions introduced the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase plot allowances for H. Con. Res. 309), [29JY] Enact (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] certain veterans and provide a plot allowance for Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN spouses and children of certain veterans who are or representation in the provision of health care serv- RATING AGENCIES ACT buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] ices and require identification of the license of health Reports filed ———provide for the tolling of the timing of review care professionals (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Vet- Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- (H.R. 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] erans’ Appeals (see H.R. 5045), [15AP] (see H.R. ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New 5064), [16AP] of funds by corporations engaging in political speech York) Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] Appointments ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] ———constitutional amendment prohibiting corpora- Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Education: require additional disclosures and protec- tions and labor organizations from using operating Act, [22AP] tions for students and cosigners relative to student funds for advertisements relative to Federal election Bills and resolutions introduced loans (see H.R. 5458), [28MY] campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of EPA: make grants for the improvement of storm water ———disclose third-party communications made for university and college immigrant assistance programs retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- or against a candidate and identifying information (see H. Res. 1398), [26MY] ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] in Internet communications, and apply disclosure re-

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quirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 5170), Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- 4749), [3MR] [28AP] entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- ———prohibit corporations from making independent ———recognize service of medical and air crews in tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] expenditures or disbursements for electioneering helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- communications without prior approval of a majority and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation per- litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] sonnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] 1013), [13JA] ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain ———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expedi- Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- tious redeployment (see H.R. 5015), [14AP] in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutila- bursements for electioneering communications (see ———tribute to members and their families from Los tion (see H. Res. 1088), [22FE] H.R. 4511), [26JA] Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghan- Independence: commend anniversary of several nations ———reform financing of House of Representatives istan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] (see H. Res. 1405), [27MY] elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage ———regulate political outreach through automated ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] release of individuals detained solely on the basis prerecorded phone messages (see H.R. 4641), [22FE] Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] ———require certain campaign-related communica- self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), [27MY] nizations or political organizations to include a state- CIA: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), [13JA] between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation [3FE] Dept. of Defense: establish medical surveillance system Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- identifying Armed Forces members exposed to (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] utive officer or labor organizations to identify their chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and ———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehen- president in certain campaign-related communica- Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic sive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] levels (see H.R. 4477), [20JA] People’s Liberation Movement/Army and call for ur- Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- gent and aggressive actions to establish peace in Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- all regions (see H. Res. 1019), [20JA] and games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit Terrorism: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda SEC: require public companies to report certain ex- against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. penditures made to influence public opinion on any [20MY] Res. 303), [22JY] matter other than the promotion of the company’s Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. products or services (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- Res. 1538), [20JY] Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] [20AP] First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- Messages Taxation: deny a deduction for image advertising ex- ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to penses for any trade or business whose gross receipts clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, [13AP] exceed a certain amount (see H.R. 4518), [26JA] in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte Reports filed Foreign aid: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doc- D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on tors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Prov- Continuation of National Emergency Relative to the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the ince (see H. Res. 1661), [28SE] Zimbabwe: President Obama, [2MR] VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment Foreign policy: undermine the Taliban and their allies National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. through recognition of ethnic diversity and support Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, [19JY] 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] of a decentralized Federal political system that shifts AFRICAN AMERICANS Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- more power to regions and localities (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), 1769), [15DE] [21DE] Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Armed Forces: recognize challenges Black veterans Truth in Caller ID Act: Committee on Energy and Brigade Combat Team members for their service faced when returning home after serving, their mili- Commerce (House) (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111–461), and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), [27AP] tary sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. [13AP] Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of Res. 238), [23FE] Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) AERONAUTICS see AVIATION certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters (see H. Res. 1211), [23MR] AEROTROPOLIS ACT in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of Bills and resolutions qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- Enact (see H.R. 5236), [6MY] National Commission on Presidential War Powers and tion): recognize contributions to community health AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] and fight against racial health disparities (see H. Bills and resolutions Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- Res. 1591), [30JY] Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see [27JA] personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- H. Res. 1110), [25FE] Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] [30JY] H. Res. 1414), [28MY] Armed Forces: design, produce, and present a Gold Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see Medal of Remembrance to the children of members services furnished to veterans, especially those who H.R. 6258), [29SE] who die while serving on active duty in support served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), ———commemorate national partnership between of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), [22AP] Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi [18NO] Reports filed Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big Sisters (see ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the Presi- H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from dent, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To Civil rights: anniversary of the Freedom Rides (see Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), [4MR] Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Afghanistan: H. Res. 1779), [17DE] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1146) (H. Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Rept. 111–428), [9MR] of the archeological site and surrounding land of Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (see AFRICA the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 5455), H. Res. 1146), [9MR] Bills and resolutions [28MY] ———ensure funds provided for operations are only al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice ———conduct a special resource study of the Medgar used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see Evers House in Jackson, MS (see H.R. 6405), forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. H. Res. 1596), [30JY] [15NO] 6045), [30JY] Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government ———conduct a study of alternatives for commemo- ———extend time period for submission of retroactive and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see rating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Sol- stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), H. Res. 1708), [29SE] diers in the early years of the national parks (see [27MY] Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. H.R. 4491), [21JA] ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- Res. 1592), [30JY] ———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young closure of property owned by surviving spouses of Foreign policy: advance mutual interests of the U.S. Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see and Africa with respect to the promotion of trade assess potential inclusion in the National Park Sys- H.R. 4664), [23FE] and investment and the advancement of socio- tem (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] ———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve economic development and opportunity (see H.R. Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information 6535), [16DE] DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE]

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Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (ORGANIZATION) access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor Bills and resolutions 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] Lights on Afterschool!: support goals and ideals of ———carry out a conservation program that makes Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s event (see H. Res. 1633), [16SE] payments to assist owners and operators of muck recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the AGE DISCRIMINATION see DISCRIMINATION land to conserve and improve the soil, water, and oldest African-American church in Greene County, AGED see SENIOR CITIZENS wildlife resources of the land (see H.R. 6180), GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT [22SE] Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] related term(s) DEPARTMENT OF STATE; FOREIGN ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount History: honor and celebrate contributions to U.S. AID of processed food served each day under the school transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. 1085), Bills and resolutions breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), [22FE] Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness [14JY] Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), [20AP] Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID ———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), [20MY] tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- tions by giving certain States the option of receiving ———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 277), [12MY] (see tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] H. Res. 1345), [11MY] (see H. Res. 1362), [18MY] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ———create a local food credit program to assist Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers Res. 1778), [17DE] ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during [29SE] ———develop an effective sampling and testing pro- the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable gram to test for E. coli in boneless beef manufac- ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), turing trimmings and other raw ground beef compo- ———honor life and work and encourage continued [21DE] nents (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a ———increase U.S. financial and programmatic con- ———ensure effective encouragement of local agricul- national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), [12JA] tributions to promote economic opportunities for tural production and increased availability of fresh Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), [25MR] 5748), [15JY] Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis ———establish a dairy price stabilization program (see Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. H.R. 5288), [12MY] (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] ———expand eligibility for Farm Service Agency 1155), [10MR] McKinzie, Barbara A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1711), Foreign aid: prohibit procurement of manufactured arti- loans (see H.R. 6057), [30JY] [29SE] ———extend suspension of limitation on the period cles for disaster relief assistance in a foreign country NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), [25FE] for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm unless the articles are manufactured in such foreign NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see H.R. country, the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), 6418), [17NO] [30JY] [15JN] ———make loans to qualified projects for the produc- Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support tion of renewable source jet fuel (see H.R. 6343), efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), [27JA] [29SE] earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. ———reduce deficits and Government spending Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- 1157), [10MR] through elimination of wasteful agriculture subsidies velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see ———repeal National Organic Certification Cost-Share New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground H. Res. 1110), [25FE] Program (see H.R. 5326), [18MY] International Memorial Museum and Educational Motions ———repeal the Market Access Program (see H.R. Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- Center (see H.R. 5701), [1JY] 4683), [24FE] Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), [22FE] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] ———require milk served in school lunch programs Reports filed Science: recognize individuals who have overcome ob- be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, stacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules in the field of science (see H. Res. 1133), [2MR] and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sun- (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] day and the role it played in ensuring passage of AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Chief Veteri- the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 249), Bills and resolutions nary Officer (see H.R. 5105), [21AP] [4MR] Business and industry: improve reporting on sales of EPA: finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), [26JY] control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] AGRICULTURAL TRADE ACT streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- Bills and resolutions H.R. 5426), [27MY] tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Market Access Pro- Federal aid programs: repeal sugar price support pro- Sutton, Percy: tribute (see H. Res. 1349), [11MY] gram (see H.R. 4683), [24FE] gram and marketing allotments (see H.R. 6375), Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] AGRICULTURE related term(s) FOOD; RURAL AREAS [29SE] (see H. Res. 1108), [24FE] Bills and resolutions Federal Crop Insurance Act: permit certain livestock Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales owners to plant a secondary crop for the use of [16MR] of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), the producer as emergency feed (see H.R. 6338), Walters, Ronald W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), [26JY] [29SE] [29SE] Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to products derived from certain animals only from clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 5308), sources that raised the animals free from cruelty H.R. 6087), [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), [29SE] [13MY] and abuse (see H.R. 4733), [2MR] Food: require food containing bioengineered products Reports filed BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Com- CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) Business and industry: protect farmers and ranchers duced with, a genetically engineered material (see (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] that may be harmed economically by genetically en- H.R. 5577), [23JN] Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- gineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), 5579), [23JN] products to further examine the products and prohibit [22FE] California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (see interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee H. Res. 1668), [28SE] [3MR] on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. Case, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 1383), [20MY] Foreign trade: offset contributions to fund providing 111–527), [13JY] Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), technical assistance and capacity building to Bra- Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- [15JY] zilian cotton sector through reductions in certain di- atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricul- rect payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee tural commodities and end travel restrictions (see [27MY] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. H.R. 4645), [23FE] ———support increased market access for exports of 111–404), [27JA] Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Natural Resources U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act Conservation Service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [27AP] 1196), [18MR] Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources ———assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] implement farm to school programs that improve import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Com-

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pound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control predator control (see H.R. 5643), [30JN] [15JY] Act (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and Reports filed Government regulations: require the exclusion of data ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement of an exceedance or violation of a national ambient Labeling: encourage fruit and vegetable and commodity Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) air quality standard caused by a prescribed fire in producers to display the American flag on labels (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] the Flint Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see of U.S.-grown products (see H. Res. 1558), [26JY] AGUSTIN, JOSELITO H.R. 5118), [22AP] Land use: encourage owners and operators of privately Bills and resolutions Hazardous substances: reduce mercury emissions from held farm, ranch, and forest land to make their land Philippines: condemn violence against members of the electric utility steam generating units (see H.R. available for access by the public for maple-tapping media, express condolences to families of victims 5674), [1JY] under State or tribal programs (see H.R. 5011), of such violence, and call for investigation of mur- International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and [13AP] ders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), [21JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] Livestock: increase funding for programs evaluating AIDING THOSE FACING FORECLOSURE ACT National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. effectiveness of livestock producer risk management Bills and resolutions Res. 1138), [4MR] tools and include livestock insurance under education Enact (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day: support and information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] AIR AND HEALTH QUALITY EMPOWERMENT goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1521), [15JY] Maple syrup: support production research and edu- ZONE DESIGNATION ACT National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals cation, sustainability of maple syrup resources, pro- Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] motion of maple products, and access to lands for Enact (see H.R. 5296), [13MY] Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve energy security (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] AIR CARGO SECURITY ACT Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: Bills and resolutions air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- designate (see H. Res. 1199), [19MR] Enact (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. AIR FORCE see DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 5967), [29JY] 1368), [18MY] AIR POLLUTION related term(s) CLEAN AIR ACT; National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. AIRBUS S.A.S. ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT; POLLUTION Bills and resolutions Res. 1655), [23SE] Bills and resolutions National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- California: address health and economic development tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for H. Res. 1460), [22JN] impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by desig- H.R. 6540), [17DE] [29SE] nating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. AIRCRAFT see COMMON CARRIERS National School Lunch Act: improve purchase and 5296), [13MY] AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see AVIATION processing of healthful commodities for use in Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. school meal programs (see H.R. 4607), [4FE] freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT Bills and resolutions Native Americans: facilitate business and agricultural Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from Enact (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] leasing of Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), location, entry, and patent under mining laws and AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT, PART [23SE] disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and II Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture Bills and resolutions 5219), [5MY] Enact (see H.R. 5611), [28JN] and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see Clean Air Act: repeal certain amendments relative to AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT, PART H. Res. 1110), [25FE] expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. III Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, 6228), [28SE] Bills and resolutions or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine Climate: support a legally binding global agreement (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] Enact (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- Enact (H.R. 4853): consideration of Senate amendment Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable (see H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see [15DE] Renewable energy: establish pilot projects for agri- H. Res. 1552), [22JY] Motions culture renewable energy systems (see H.R. 6342), Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies Enact (H.R. 4853), [2DE] [29SE] from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- Reports filed Safety: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human poses of addressing climate change without express Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Pro- food or animal feed as host plant and establish track- and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1745) ing system to regulate genetically engineered phar- [13MY] (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] maceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5578), ———reduce heat island effect and associated ground ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1766) [23JN] level ozone pollution from Federal facilities (see (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] Shawnee Cattle Trail: designate for study for potential H.R. 6136), [15SE] AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT, PART addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. Energy Policy Act: clarify policies relative to owner- IV 6366), [29SE] ship of pore space (see H.R. 6077), [30JY] Bills and resolutions Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings Enact (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean AIRPORT SECURITY ACT Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Cen- Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. Bills and resolutions ter (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] 77), [2MR] Enact (see H.R. 5321), [18MY] ———support facility under development by the ———disapprove rule relative to national emission AKIN, W. TODD (a Representative from Missouri) Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the Na- standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Port- Bills and resolutions introduced tional Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), [26JY] land cement manufacturing industry and standards Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the Taxation: allow a credit against excise taxes for certain of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. decennial census and American Community Survey distilled spirits or wine produced from domestic agri- Res. 100), [29NO] to include a statement regarding certain response cultural waste or byproducts (see H.R. 5490), [9JN] ———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under requirements (see H.R. 5046), [15AP] ———allow a credit against tax for certain fruit and the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), [2FE] China: prohibit importation of plastinated human re- vegetable farmers (see H.R. 6164), [22SE] ———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel mains from China (see H.R. 5524), [15JN] ———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see standard (see H.R. 5778), [20JY] House Rules: clarify treatment of earmarks, limited H.R. 5475), [28MY] ———prohibit funding to be used to implement or tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse between the House and the Senate (see H. Res. nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] 1502), [1JY] [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] ———publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements ———require a three-fifths vote on a stand-alone bill ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts for certification as a low emission and energy-effi- that increases the statutory limit on the public debt and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and cient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), [27MY] (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see ———provide an investment tax credit for advanced duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] H.R. 5216), [5MY] biofuel production (see H.R. 5343), [19MY] ———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with Taxation: repeal limitation on health flexible spending War: commend National Guard Agribusiness Develop- respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to arrangements (see H.R. 5215), [5MY] ment Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID per- certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor AL SHABAAB (TERRORIST ORGANIZATION) sonnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] Bills and resolutions and increase food production in war-torn countries Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not Human rights: condemn practice of child conscription (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] manufactured in accordance with requirements under in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 1596), [30JY]

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ALABAMA Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for and Philadelphia International Airport for helping Bills and resolutions members during permanent change of station and families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see ALCATEL-LUCENT (COMPANY) school construction and renovation, and other edu- H.R. 5469), [28MY] Bills and resolutions cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Dept. of Defense: temporarily adjust reimbursement Nobel Prize: recognition of Willard S. Boyle and ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- rates for TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. George E. Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, 5403), [26MY] [3FE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a U.S. Citizen- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. ship and Immigration Services field office in Kodiak, Bills and resolutions Res. 1203), [20MR] AK (see H.R. 4893), [19MR] American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Dept. of Labor: establish an Office of Worker’s Com- (see H. Res. 1297), [22AP] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, pensation Programs in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. Armed Forces: allow active-duty members between the school construction and renovation, and other edu- 5316), [13MY] ages of 18 and 21 to purchase and consume beer cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- Dept. of the Interior: issue permits for a microhydro and wine at certain locations on military installations ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land (see H.R. 5958), [29JY] Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park Children and youth: provide for programs and activities of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that and Preserve (see H.R. 6221), [28SE] with respect to the prevention of underage drinking is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] Hydroelectric power: require hydroelectric energy gen- (see H.R. 6241), [29SE] ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf erated to be considered as renewable energy for pur- Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- States from the damage caused by the Deepwater poses of Federal programs and standards (see H.R. lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the 5352), [20MY] Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), [17MR] highway funding by States on the enactment and ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, sale, and enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- focused on travel and tourism to be administered export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of sea otter pelts taken for subsistence purposes (see ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. H.R. 6394), [29SE] of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle 309), [29JY] Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Bor- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- ough may obtain that land (see H.R. 5451), [27MY] prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] SBA: eliminate preferences and special rules for Alaska [13DE] Health: extend health information technology assistance ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] Native Corporations relative to Government con- eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] tracting (see H.R. 6447), [18NO] substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Ships and vessels: issue certificates of documentation 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise Mental health: revise and extend substance use disorder storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), and mental health programs (see H.R. 5466), persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States [15DE] Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable con- [28MY] (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual Native Americans: extend Federal recognition of Mowa tributions of apparently wholesome food (see H.R. 6263), [29SE] Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- Band of Choctaw Indians (see H.R. 5149), [27AP] rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Ted Stevens Icefield: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. 4847), [15MR] driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), Taxation: provide tax benefits for certain areas affected [19MR] by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil Reports filed Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- States: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure col- H.R. 5699), [1JY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] lection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), [15AP] University of West Alabama: anniversary (see H. Res. Taxation: allow a credit against excise taxes for certain ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 1054), [2FE] distilled spirits or wine produced from domestic agri- Bills and resolutions Motions cultural waste or byproducts (see H.R. 5490), [9JN] Veterans: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ———exempt the natural aging process in the deter- Alaskan Natives who are veterans (see H.R. 5402), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, mination of the production period for distilled spirits [26MY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- (see H.R. 4873), [17MR] Reports filed cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] ALDRIDGE, DANIEL J. Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- Reports filed Bills and resolutions Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Bound- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire ary Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] and express condolences to their families and friends (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), [16SE] ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSOR- (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- TIUM ALEXANDER, RODNEY (a Representative from Lou- fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Bills and resolutions isiana) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. Bills and resolutions introduced (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see Budget: require annual budget submissions of the Presi- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, H.R. 4672), [23FE] dent to Congress to provide certain information re- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- ALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ACT garding companies in which the Government holds mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions stock (see H.R. 4631), [22FE] 111–458), [25MR] Construction industries: amend certain requirements for ALIENS see IMMIGRATION; REFUGEES Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) construction job training program grants (see H.R. ALL-AMERICAN FLAG ACT (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] 6395), [29SE] Reports filed ALASKA AL-AWLAKI, ANWAR Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 111–586), Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equi- Citizenship: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see [14SE] table allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who H. Res. 1288), [22AP] AL-MEGRAHI, ABDEL BASET are veterans (see H.R. 5402), [26MY] ALBANY, NY Bills and resolutions Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act: amend certain re- Bills and resolutions United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., quirements for construction job training program Dept. of Homeland Security: expand National Domestic for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of grants (see H.R. 6395), [29SE] Preparedness Consortium to include the National release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. Center for Security and Preparedness (see H.R. al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see 5485), [8JN] Res. 1597), [30JY] H.R. 4672), [23FE] ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORK ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert McKinzie, Barbara A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1711), gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, [29SE]

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSIST- AMERICAN JOBS AND CLOSING TAX LOOP- Bills and resolutions ANTS HOLES ACT Children and youth: commemorate national partnership Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and Enact (H.R. 4213): consideration of Senate amendment Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big ideals (see H. Res. 1600), [30JY] (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1550), Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMIS- [22JY] ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS ADDITIONS AND SION ———consideration of Senate amendment, same-day PRATT AND MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE Bills and resolutions consideration (see H. Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. RIVERS PROTECTION ACT Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Res. 1537), [20JY] Reports filed cies: making appropriations for military construction House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. (H.R. 1769) (H. Rept. 111–434), [11MR] ———making appropriations for military construction Res. 1487), [29JN] AL-QAEDA (TERRORIST ORGANIZATION) and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Motions Bills and resolutions Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see Enact (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (ter- H. Res. 1782), [21DE] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Pro- rorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. ———making appropriations for military construction visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) Res. 303), [22JY] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] (H. Rept. 111–497), [26MY] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] Motions Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- (H. Rept. 111–556), [22JY] ALTERNATIVE ENERGY see POWER RESOURCES; Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate RENEWABLE ENERGY cies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] Amendment to H.R. 4213, Provisions: Committee ALTMIRE, JASON (a Representative from Pennsyl- Reports filed on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111– vania) Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- 494), [25MY] Appointments erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- Dept. of Education: provide professional development Rept. 111–570), [27JY] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on for elementary school principals in early childhood Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), education and development (see H.R. 6302), [29SE] Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- [29JN] Dept. of Energy: carry out a research program to re- tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIA- duce manufacturing and construction costs relative (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] TION to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Bills and resolutions ———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Phy- two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction sicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), [2MR] 5164), [28AP] and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) AMERICAN MICROTURBINE MANUFACTURING Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand definition of active (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] AND CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT ACT duty for purposes of the Post 9/11 Veterans Edu- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- Bills and resolutions cational Assistance Program to include certain Na- cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Enact (see H.R. 6515), [9DE] tional Guard service (see H.R. 5826), [22JY] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations AMERICAN MILITARY RETIREES ASSOCIATION National Family Business Week: designate (see H. Res. (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] Bills and resolutions 1586), [30JY] Federal charter: grant (see H.R. 5739), [14JY] National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate AMERICAN BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS ACT AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (see H. Res. 1373), [19MY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Terrorism: add joining a foreign terrorist organization Enact (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see or engaging in or supporting hostilities against the AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION H. Res. 1261), [15AP] U.S. or its allies to the list of acts for which U.S. Bills and resolutions AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT EX- nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see TENSION ACT 5237), [6MY] H. Res. 1523), [15JY] AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK Bills and resolutions AMERICA COMPETES REAUTHORIZATION ACT Enact (see H.R. 6455), [29NO] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION Enact (see H.R. 5325), [18MY] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1297), [22AP] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 5116): consideration (see H. Res. 1344), AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals [11MY] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1125), [2MR] ———consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1690), [29SE] Reports filed 1781), [21DE] AMERICAN EAGLE DAY Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works Motions Bills and resolutions Week: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Enact (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] Designate (see H. Res. 1409), [27MY] ture (House) (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. 111–440), Reports filed AMERICAN EAGLE PALLADIUM BULLION COIN [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 5116, Provisions: Committee on ACT Rules (House) (H. Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), Bills and resolutions AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT [11MY] Enact (see H.R. 6166), [22SE] ACT Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Pro- AMERICAN GLAUCOMA SOCIETY Appropriations: prohibit the use of stimulus funds for visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) Bills and resolutions signage indicating that a project is being carried (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see out using those funds (see H.R. 5679), [1JY] Provisions: Committee on Science and Technology H. Con. Res. 246), [3MR] ———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobli- (House) (H.R. 5116) (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC. gated (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] AMERICA RX ACT Bills and resolutions Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus Bills and resolutions Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- Enact (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] H. Res. 1617), [14SE] centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] AMERICA SAVES WEEK AMERICAN HEART MONTH Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1082), [22FE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1039), [26JA] [4FE] AMERICA SAVING FOR PERSONAL INVEST- AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. (AIG) Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs MENT, RETIREMENT, AND EDUCATION (AS- Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] PIRE) ACT Dept. of the Treasury: make electronic communications Food and Nutrition Act: extend period for which cer- Bills and resolutions of certain Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients tain nutrition assistance may be provided (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 4682), [24FE] publicly available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), 5656), [30JN] AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY [26JA] Highway Trust Fund: use unexpanded balances of Bills and resolutions AMERICAN JOB CREATION AND INVESTMENT funds to replenish (see H.R. 4987), [25MR] Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthal- ACT Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of mology: anniversary of EyeCare America program Bills and resolutions the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1226), [25MR] Enact (see H.R. 4850), [16MR] 5471), [28MY]

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Native Americans: reserve funds for payments to the AMERICAN TRAVELLER DIGNITY ACT ANCHORAGE, AK Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions for Indian children (see H.R. 4475), [20JA] Enact (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] Dept. of Labor: establish an Office of Worker’s Com- Public debt: rescind unobligated appropriations and re- AMERICAN WORKERS, STATE, AND BUSINESS pensation Programs in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. peal certain health care-related provisions to reduce RELIEF ACT 5316), [13MY] the national debt (see H.R. 4500), [21JA] Bills and resolutions Public lands: convey certain property from the U.S. Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Enact (H.R. 4213): consideration of Senate amendment to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see investments in clean water projects and transpor- (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1550), H.R. 4672), [23FE] tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] [22JY] ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE ACT Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made ———consideration of Senate amendment, same-day Bills and resolutions available for high speed rail and intercity rail consideration (see H. Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- Res. 1537), [20JY] program and certain trade preference programs and et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, Res. 1487), [29JN] [13DE] especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] Motions ANDERSON, TRISTAN SBA: permit use of previously appropriated funds to Enact (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] Bills and resolutions extend Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (see Reports filed Israel: investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson H.R. 4938), [25MR] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Pro- in West Bank village of Nil’in and express sympathy Solar energy: provide incentives for the development visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), of solar energy (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] (H. Rept. 111–497), [26MY] [28AP] Sports: make funds and tax benefits available to assist ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) job creation and workforce diversification in the golf ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New (H. Rept. 111–556), [22JY] Jersey) industry (see H.R. 5878), [27JY] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Taxation: encourage investments in infrastructure (see Appointments Amendment to H.R. 4213, Provisions: Committee John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] H.R. 6181), [22SE] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111– ———extend production and investment tax credits, Bills and resolutions introduced 494), [25MY] Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, increase investment tax credit relative to geothermal ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) electric power generation equipment, and extend cer- upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] to make a prompt decision whether to allow the tain energy property grants (see H.R. 6121), [14SE] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- ———provide an elective payment for specified en- sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), Messages of the defense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] [29JN] [14AP] Reports filed AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (NONPROFIT ORGANI- Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, ZATION) provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid Bills and resolutions model (see H.R. 5376), [25MY] Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary Anniversary (see H. Res. 1582), [29JY] ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and trans- Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT related parency for dental benefits under group health plans Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] term(s) DISABLED (see H.R. 5000), [13AP] AMERICAN RED CROSS Bills and resolutions Taiwan: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Reports filed Anniversary (see H. Res. 1504), [1JY] Con. Res. 276), [6MY] Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on AMERICA’S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN WATER ANIMAL WELFARE ACT Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. ACT Bills and resolutions 2868) (H. Rept. 111–587), [14SE] Bills and resolutions Puppies: provide further protection (see H.R. 5434), AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING RECOVERY Enact (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] [27MY] ACT AMERICORPS see CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND ANIMALS related term(s) NATIONAL WILDLIFE REF- Bills and resolutions COMMUNITY SERVICE UGES; WILDLIFE Enact (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] AMPUTEE COALITION OF AMERICA Bills and resolutions AMERICAN REVOLUTION related term(s) WAR Bills and resolutions Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales Bills and resolutions National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: H. Res. 1056), [2FE] [26JY] establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] AMTRAK Agriculture: increase funding for programs evaluating Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study Bills and resolutions effectiveness of livestock producer risk management to evaluate significance of Newtown Battlefield and Appropriations: prohibit use of Federal funds for sub- tools and include livestock insurance under education suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the Na- sidization (see H.R. 5801), [20JY] and information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] tional Park System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be AMERICAN SAIL TRAINING ASSOCIATION cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] harmed economically by genetically engineered Reports filed ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- Tribute: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] ture (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111–460), ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. [13AP] [23JN] Res. 1301), [27AP] Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for AMERICAN SAMOA Railroads: discontinue passenger rail service on certain Bills and resolutions puppies (see H.R. 5434), [27MY] Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the fur- long distance routes that operate at a loss (see H.R. Armed Forces: authorize adoption of a military work- nishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in 5377), [25MY] ing dog by the family of a deceased or seriously ———make the Northeast Corridor eligible for high- Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), [13JY] wounded member who was the handler of the dog Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- speed rail corridor development grants (see H.R. (see H.R. 4639), [22FE] tional funds for community service senior opportuni- 4838), [12MR] Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] Reports filed H. Res. 1314), [29AP] Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see Reports filed Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. H. Res. 1354), [12MY] Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display Rept. 111–578), [28JY] Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations Res. 1420), [28MY] AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CELL BIOLOGY (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] ———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered spe- Bills and resolutions Support Goals and Ideals of National Train Day: Com- cies at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. Anniversary (see H. Res. 1296), [22AP] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) 1180), [12MR] AMERICAN TAXPAYER AND WESTERN AREA (H. Res. 1301) (H. Rept. 111–472), [4MY] Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see POWER ADMINISTRATION FIRM POWER ANACORTES, WA H.R. 5092), [21AP] (see H.R. 5337), [18MY] (see CUSTOMER PROTECTION AND GOVERN- Bills and resolutions H.R. 5566), [22JN] MENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Disasters: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and ———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. Bills and resolutions express condolences to their families and friends (see 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Enact (see H.R. 6107), [14SE] H. Res. 1262), [15AP] Res. 1712), [15NO]

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Dept. of Agriculture: make grants for the prevention other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose ———require certain procedures for designating na- of animal cruelty to States that have prohibited the other than aboriginal subsistence (see H. Res. 1390), tional monuments (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] devocalization of cats and dogs for purposes of con- [25MY] ANTI-REDLINING AND ANTI-MORTGAGE venience (see H.R. 5422), [27MY] National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and FRAUD ACT Dept. of Commerce: conduct an aerial assessment of ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] Bills and resolutions sea turtle populations in U.S. waters (see H.R. 5155), Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Enact (see H.R. 5941), [29JY] [27AP] Course (see H. Res. 1513), [13JY] ANTITRUST CRIMINAL PENALTY ENHANCE- Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Chief Veteri- Shawnee Cattle Trail: designate for study for potential MENT AND REFORM ACT nary Officer (see H.R. 5105), [21AP] addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide 6366), [29SE] Extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] for management of the free-roaming wild horses in Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a ANTITRUST POLICY and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge facility, and enter into agreements relative to edu- Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] cation programs at the National Zoological Park fa- Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform ———identify and declare wildlife disease emer- cility in Front Royal, VA (see H.R. 5717), [13JY] Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] gencies and coordinate rapid response to such emer- World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), Insurance: restore application of Federal antitrust laws gencies (see H.R. 6276), [29SE] [15JY] to the business of health insurance to protect com- ———provide loans to certain organizations to address Reports filed petition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), [22FE] habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent Enhance and Increase the Number of Veterinarians ———restore application of Federal antitrust laws to invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] Trained in Veterinary Public Health: Committee on the business of health insurance to protect competi- Education: expand workforce of veterinarians special- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2999) (H. tion and consumers (H.R. 4626), consideration (see ized in care and conservation of wild animals and Rept. 111–634), [28SE] H. Res. 1098), [23FE] ecosystems and develop educational programs fo- Great Ape Conservation Act Reauthorization: Com- Political action committees: make antitrust laws appli- cused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4416) cable to certain committees established and adminis- (see H.R. 4497), [21JA] (H. Rept. 111–650), [29SE] tered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies Horse Transportation Safety Act: Committee on Trans- (see H.R. 4433), [13JA] to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- portation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 305) (H. Motions struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood Rept. 111–645), [28SE] Insurance: restore application of Federal antitrust laws control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards to the business of health insurance to protect com- ———prohibit treatment of the gray wolf as an endan- of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), petition and consumers (H.R. 4626), [24FE] gered species or threatened species (see H.R. 6028), [21AP] [30JY] Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Reports filed ———provide that inclusion of the gray wolf, or any Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Consideration of H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry distinct population segment of gray wolf, in Utah (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] Fair Competition Act: Committee on Rules (House) on any list of endangered species or threatened spe- Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111–418), [23FE] cies shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 6486), Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act: Committee [2DE] (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3190) (H. Rept. 111– ———provide that the inclusion of the gray wolf on Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- 676), [8DE] lists of endangered and threatened species under the ment Act: Committee on House Administration Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act: Committee on the Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 233) (H. Rept. 111–669), (see H.R. 6485), [2DE] ———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure [30NO] ———support international tiger conservation efforts (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [20SE], APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Rus- [22SE] Bills and resolutions sia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] Truth in Fur Labeling Act: Committee on Energy and Appalachian Development Highway System: extend Endangered Species Act: delist the polar bear as a Commerce (House) (H.R. 2480) (H. Rept. 111–571), Corridor N from its current northern terminus at threatened species (see H.R. 5379), [25MY] [27JY] Corridor M near Ebensburg, PA, to Corridor T, near ———improve information to consumers of Federal Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Committee on Salamanca, NY (see H.R. 5951), [29JY] power marketing administrations about the costs as- Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. Bullock County, AL: include in the definition of the sociated with compliance (see H.R. 5964), [29JY] 111–490), [20MY] Appalachian region for purposes of Appalachian re- Federal Crop Insurance Act: permit certain livestock ANOKA, MN gional development (see H.R. 5489), [9JN] owners to plant a secondary crop for the use of Bills and resolutions Local government: amend laws relative to county addi- the producer as emergency feed (see H.R. 6338), Richard K. Sorenson Post Office Building: establish tions to the Appalachian region (see H.R. 4927), [29SE] (see H.R. 4909), [22MR] [24MR] Food: require Federal agencies to procure food prod- Veterans: require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and ucts derived from certain animals only from sources ANTI-BORDER CORRUPTION ACT Bills and resolutions Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out an that raised the animals free from cruelty and abuse Enact (see H.R. 6472), [1DE] outreach program for veterans who reside in Appa- (see H.R. 4733), [2MR] lachia (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Bills and resolutions Reports filed duced with, a genetically engineered material (see Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: H.R. 5577), [23JN] Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- APPALACHIAN VETERANS OUTREACH IM- tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- PROVEMENT ACT Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] Bills and resolutions 4416), [12JA] ANTIQUITIES ACT Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquar- Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] iums, and other wildlife organizations have played Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Reports filed in the response efforts in the Gulf region following or establishment of national monuments in Arizona Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), except by express authorization of Congress (see structure (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [15SE] H.R. 4814), [10MR] [29JY] Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, ———prohibit further extension or establishment of APPROPRIATIONS related term(s) BUDGET—U.S. import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Com- national monuments in California except by express Bills and resolutions pound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), [25FE] Agriculture: increase funding for programs evaluating predator control (see H.R. 5643), [30JN] ———prohibit further extension or establishment of effectiveness of livestock producer risk management International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and national monuments in Colorado except by express tools and include livestock insurance under education ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), [2MR] and information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement service ———prohibit further extension or establishment of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the dogs and their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] national monuments in Montana except by express use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), [17MR] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4754), [4MR] a project is being carried out using those funds (see Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, sale, and ———prohibit further extension or establishment of H.R. 5679), [1JY] export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern national monuments in Nevada except by express ———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobli- sea otter pelts taken for subsistence purposes (see authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4675), [24FE] gated (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] H.R. 6394), [29SE] ———prohibit further extension or establishment of ———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal ———improve and strengthen whale conservation ef- national monuments in Utah except by express au- certain health care-related provisions to reduce the forts and ensure that commercial, scientific, and thorization of Congress (see H.R. 4651), [23FE] national debt (see H.R. 4500), [21JA]

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———use unexpended balances of funds to replenish ———making full-year at lower levels with certain ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR] exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), [22SE] gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence Amtrak: prohibit use of Federal funds for subsidization ———making (H.J. Res. 101), consideration (see H. backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic (see H.R. 5801), [20JY] Res. 1741), [30NO] Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] Armed Forces: extend time period for submission of ———making (H.J. Res. 105), consideration (see H. ———provide incentive payments under the Edward retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. Res. 1776), [17DE] Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ 5449), [27MY] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding JAG) Program for States to implement minimum Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. (see H.J. Res. 73), [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), [3FE] Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of 4614), [4FE] (see H.J. Res. 78), [2MR] (see H.J. Res. 89), [16JN] U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane condi- ———provide State and local government incentives ———enforce discretionary spending limits to rein in tions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain serv- the Federal budget process (see H.R. 4479), [20JA] Dept. of Agriculture: reduce deficits and Government ices to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. ———establish a sequestration to reduce all non- spending through elimination of wasteful agriculture 6214), [23SE] exempt programs, projects, and activities by a certain subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program percent in years in which the Federal budget is in Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see for on-the-job training (see H.R. 6141), [15SE] deficit (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] H.R. 5582), [23JN] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ———establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discre- Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- tionary spending by amount saved, and establish bi- tary activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), cameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spend- military construction (see H.R. 6523), [15DE] [29SE] ing, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), ———authorizing appropriations for military activities Dept. of the Interior: provide grants and enter into [22AP] and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 5136), cooperative agreements for integrated regional water ———establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 6401), [15NO] [26AP] conservation plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] ———establish discretionary and mandatory deficit re- ———authorizing appropriations for military activities Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of trans- duction accounts (see H.R. 6186), [22SE] and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136) con- portation programs on Federal lands and provide ———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending sideration (see H. Res. 1404), [26MY] funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul caps (see H.R. 4871), [17MR] ———authorizing appropriations for military activities S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (see H.R. ———establish procedures for expedited consideration and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), re- 6546), [17DE] by Congress of certain proposals by the President quest Senate to return to the House (see H. Res. ———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transpor- to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 1467), [23JN] tation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. ———consideration of any unfair competitive advan- 4921), [24MR] 6299), [29SE] ———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct tage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC– Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make certain improvements spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] X military air refueling tanker program (see H.R. to comprehensive service programs for homeless vet- ———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal 6540), [17DE] erans (see H.R. 4810), [10MR] ———reduce deficits and Government spending spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] cies: making appropriations for military construction ———make the Federal budget process more trans- and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- parent and make future budgets more sustainable ———making appropriations for military construction ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- (see H.R. 5752), [15JY] and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of ———provide an optional fast-track procedure the ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see President may use when submitting rescission re- against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), H. Res. 1782), [21DE] quests (see H.R. 5454), [28MY] [20MY] ———making appropriations for military construction Dept. of Education: award grants to eligible entities ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (see H. and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration to establish or expand linked learning pathways and Res. 1492, 1493), [30JN] (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. a system of pathways (see H.R. 6174), [22SE] Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- ———make grants to local educational agencies to 1493), pass (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), [11MR] Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- ———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- Dept. of Energy: reauthorize the Advanced Research cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] Projects Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), [22MR] ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- ———require a freeze on certain discretionary spend- ———reduce deficits and Government spending ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] ing whenever there is budget deficit (see H. Con. through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the Res. 234), [4FE] programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] ———require spending limits be imposed when the Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Earmarks: establish a moratorium (see H. Res. 1101), statutory limit on the public debt is increased (see Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1579), [29JY] H.R. 4587), [3FE] [1JY] ———establish National Commission on Earmark Re- ———require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal ———authorize appropriations for national or regional form and OMB Office of Grant Making, streamline year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate instructional programs for low-income youth under Federal grant making process, and end earmarks and the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent the Community Services Block Grant Program (see limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. 5775), resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), H.R. 4480), [20JA] [19JY] [24MR] ———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan ———increase transparency and accountability (see ———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010–2020 Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] H.R. 4560), [2FE] (see H. Con. Res. 281), [26MY] ———reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine grant ———require Congress to establish a searchable data- Bureau of the Census: rescind certain appropriations programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] base on a public Internet site for congressional ear- and reduce the Federal budget deficit (see H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations marks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] 6096), [10AU] for the Science and Technology Directorate (see Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- H.R. 4842), [15MR] retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate grams (see H.R. 5504), [10JN] ———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] H.R. 5590), [24JN] for individuals and small businesses, and the budget Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1665), 5264), [11MY] Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- [28SE] ———design and implement a procedure to permit structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- ———make technical corrections to authorization leg- enhanced searches of the National DNA Index Sys- tion of instructional leadership standards into State- islation (see H.R. 6516), [13DE] tem (see H.R. 6011), [30JY] level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. Colorado: prohibit any use of eminent domain authority ———establish guidelines to prevent and address oc- 5172), [28AP] to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. currences of bullying, provide grants to States for ———express that the Pell Grant program should be 5067), [20AP] related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Ac- a high funding priority (see H.R. 5198), [4MY] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. countability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- 4570), [2FE] [17DE] ment, and community-based organizations to save Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III and create local jobs through retention, restoration, authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 1050), [2FE] courts of individuals involved in the September 11, or expansion of services needed by local commu- Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] for earmarks (see H.R. 4831), [11MR] ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal EPA: make additional capitalization grants to State Continuing: making (see H.J. Res. 101), [30NO] (see courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see water pollution control revolving funds that adopt H.J. Res. 105), [17DE] H.R. 4542), [27JA] smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE]

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———prohibit funding to be used to implement or appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 5842), ———impose certain requirements on expenditure of enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse [22JY] funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] ———limit Members’ representational allowance, re- [28JN] FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority strict use of allowance for certain mailings, and in- ———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see (see H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] clude mass communication cost breakdowns in quar- H.R. 4804), [10MR] (see H.R. 4957), [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] terly mail expenditure reports (see H.R. 5151), National Archives and Records Administration: author- (see H.R. 5611), [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] [27AP] ize appropriations for the National Historical Publi- (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] ———oppose usage of certain legislative tactics to cations and Records Commission (see H.R. 5616), ———extend Airport Improvement Program authority further passage of health care reform legislation (see [28JN] (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] National security: make across-the-board rescissions in H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] ———require passage of a budget resolution for a non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-vet- Federal aid programs: create a means to review and fiscal year before consideration of any appropriations erans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplica- legislation (see H. Res. 1469), [23JN] 5541, 5542), [16JN] tive, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds ———require posting of information on Members’ ———making emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] representational allowance disbursements on official for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see ———increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and Peace public Internet sites (see H. Res. 1707), [29SE] H.R. 6080), [9AU] Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), [25MY] ———require public hearings on all earmark requests National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer pro- ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- in the district of the Member making the request, grams and community partnerships (see H.R. 4973), lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans and further increase earmark transparency and ac- [25MR] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts countability (see H.R. 5997), [30JY] NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), [20AP] (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] ———require that excess amounts from Members’ of- NSF: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4997), ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- ficial allowances be applied to deficit or Federal [13AP] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans debt reduction (see H.R. 4825), [11MR] ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts ———return several measures to the Senate (see H. schools and colleges to provide instruction in (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), Res. 1653), [23SE] nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] [22MR] House Rules: ban congressional earmarks, limited tax NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- benefits, and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. [2MR] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans 1176, 1177), [12MR] OMB: establish and maintain website to track the ex- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts ———clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax bene- penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments fits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between [30JY] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), [1JY] ———improve oversight of the single audit process Federal employees: reduce pay for Members of Con- ———curtail the growth of Government programs (see (see H.R. 5018), [14AP] OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] gress, require Federal civilian employees to take a H. Res. 1441), [15JN] ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] period of unpaid leave, and reduce appropriations ———increase openness and transparency in the an- (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] for legislative branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. nual appropriations process relative to earmarks (see Patent and Trademark Office: making supplemental ap- 6134), [15SE] H. Res. 1221), [25MR] propriations (see H.R. 5874), [27JY] Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize ———require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Com- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize firefighter assistance program and authorize use of missioner to hold an explanatory public meeting appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] fire department grant funds for fire station construc- prior to the submission of congressional earmark ———repeal provision providing funds for a certain tion (see H.R. 6464), [1DE] requests (see H. Res. 1147), [9MR] health care facility and rescind such funds (see H.R. FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response ———require a three-fifths majority to designate 5802), [20JY] System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] spending as emergency spending, except spending Political campaigns: prohibit entities from using Fed- ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), [18MR] eral funds to contribute to political campaigns or ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- ———require a three-fifths vote on a stand-alone bill participate in lobbying activities (see H.R. 4550), form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program that increases the statutory limit on the public debt [27JA] (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] Public works: making supplemental appropriations for ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- ———require Members’ official websites include con- investments in clean water projects and transpor- ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- gressional earmark requests and video presentations tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), [20JY] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations thorize and improve programs and activities (see [14JY] (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] H.R. 5897), [28JY] ———extend the National Flood Insurance Program Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] H.R. 5161), [28AP] programming and transfer certain public radio funds (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] ———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consid- to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), [17NO] ———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Pro- eration (see H. Res. 1105), [24FE] (see H. Res. Rehabilitation Act: provide a technical adjustment to gram (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] 1113), [25FE] funding for independent living centers (see H.R. Government: make funds available to increase program ———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consid- 5610), [28JN] integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1674), SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research spending of taxpayer’s dollars (see H.R. 5363), [29SE] (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology [20MY] ———establish congressional committees with juris- Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration ———making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. diction over intelligence activities (see H. Con. Res. of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] 5745), [15JY] 299), [21JY] ———permit use of previously appropriated funds to ———prohibit expenditure of funds for construction IRS: include in Form 1040 instruction booklet informa- extend Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (see or lease of buildings or space in the District of tion relative to Federal Government revenues, spend- H.R. 4938), [25MR] Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), ing, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), [25MR] ———reauthorize the National Small Business Tree [28JY] ———prohibit hiring of additional employees to im- Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, plement, administer, or enforce health insurance re- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. form (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- 6021), [30JY] Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to [30JY] [4MR] be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reau- Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- environmental impact statements for certain naviga- thorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] tional funds for community service senior opportuni- tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] ———ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for con- maintenance (see H.R. 4844), [15MR] ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] struction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees Health: provide for human stem cell research, including Members of Congress: provide for rates of pay to for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), [15AP] embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), be adjusted as a function of changes in Government Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reau- [10MR] spending (see H.R. 4681), [24FE] thorize (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- [5MY] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assist- House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect [15JN] ance program and Protection and Advocacy for on date of regularly scheduled Federal general elec- ———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5781), Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. tion as sine die and provide for automatic continuing [20JY] 6200), [23SE]

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States: restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess sonnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 5903), Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), [26MY] (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] [28JY] Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science and Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111– H.R. 6081), [9AU] (see H.R. 6083), [10AU] for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: 576), [28JY] Taxation: allow an individual to designate a percentage Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of their income tax liability be used to reduce the Rept. 111–570), [27JY] Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources public debt and require spending reductions equal Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), [16JN] and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act: ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. H.R. 6181), [22SE] Rept. 111–578), [28JY] 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] ———limit amount of funds made available to Federal Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through agencies if taxes are raised (see H.R. 5955), [29JY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: Transportation: provide emergency operating funds for (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. public transportation (see H.R. 5418), [26MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, In- 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] ———rescind amounts authorized for certain surface telligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), [25JN] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. ———rescind earmarks for certain surface transpor- [29SE] Rept. 111–424), [26FE] tation projects (see H.R. 5730), [14JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. 111–613), [22SE] projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] 111–426), [4MR] Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reau- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, 2011: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) thorize (see H.R. 5589), [23JN] Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] Messages Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments: Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: [15DE] Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. President Obama, [2FE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act: President Obama, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year [24MY] tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) 2011: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Veto of H.J. Res. 64, Continuing Appropriations: Presi- (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] Rept. 111–565), [26JY] dent Obama, [12JA] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on Motions Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] grams (S. 3307), [1DE] and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) AQUACULTURE Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Bills and resolutions tary activities and prescribing personnel strengths Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp (H.R. 5136), [28MY] Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) 4604), [4FE] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] ———take action on the Chicago waterway system Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps cies: making appropriations for military construction FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ARAB COUNTRIES related term(s) MIDDLE EAST Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] Bills and resolutions retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq (H.R. 4853), [2DE] (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] Federal aid programs: making emergency supplemental Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee Con. Res. 310), [29JY] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] 522), [1JY] FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist des- form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), ignation from opposition group, and impose sanc- (H.R. 5114), [15JY] [22SE] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), islative tactics to further passage of health care re- and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on [10JN] form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 111– ———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing addi- Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 491), [21MY], [26MY] tional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] 2701), [26FE], [29SE] Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the ———impose sanctions on those complicit in human SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] H.R. 4647, 4649), [23FE] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities Reports filed (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropria- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- ———congratulate people on resolve to vote in par- tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1741) cies Appropriations for Military Construction and liamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), [9MR] (H. Rept. 111–664), [30NO] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Consideration of H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropria- (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1776) Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state (H. Rept. 111–689), [17DE] cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer propriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles 1105) (H. Rept. 111–419), [24FE] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1113) (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE] (H. Rept. 111–421), [25FE] End Veteran Homelessness Act: Committee on Vet- United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111– bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449), [22MR] entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5378), [25MY] Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] Messages 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect Consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense Appro- Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the priations for Military Activities and Prescribing Per- 111–495), [26MY] Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA]

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ARCHEOLOGY amount which may be appropriated for House Mem- Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Bills and resolutions bers’ Representational Allowances (see H.R. 4761), Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (see H.R. [4MR] Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. 5223), [5MY] National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. Res. 1370), [18MY] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study 1291), [22AP] Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for of the archeological site and surrounding land of New York, NY: extend and improve protections and purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 5455), services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- [28MY] rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- 1674), [29SE] Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- or establishment of national monuments in Arizona historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- visions relative to annual period for disenrollment except by express authorization of Congress (see sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive H.R. 4814), [10MR] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze Motions 6303), [29SE] area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Reports filed those affected by ban on development of tribal lands portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———facilitate business and agricultural leasing of sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), [23SE] motion to recommit, [20MR] Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement ———resolve water rights claims of the White Moun- Reports filed Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) tain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration (see Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] H. Res. 1017), [19JA] tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Public lands: prohibit withdrawal of certain public Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. lands from location and entry under the Mining Law (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] (see H.R. 5665), [1JY] Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- ———secure Federal ownership and management of ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction ARCHULETA COUNTY, CO Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] Bills and resolutions and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (see H.R. Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. [9MR] 5223), [5MY] Rept. 111–578), [28JY] Reports filed ARCTIC MARINE SHIPPING ASSESSMENT IM- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, In- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary PLEMENTATION ACT telligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Modification Act: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), (House) (H.R. 5110) (H. Rept. 111–598), [16SE] Enact (see H.R. 5770), [19JY] [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 1065, White Mountain Apache ARCTIC REGIONS ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: Committee Bills and resolutions on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111– Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands Bills and resolutions Argentine Israelite Mutual Association: anniversary of 399), [19JA] to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural Buenos Aires bombing (see H. Con. Res. 295), [1JY] Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasi- [28MY] bility and potential of establishing a deep water sea evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act: Com- port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4823) U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, (H. Rept. 111–599), [16SE] Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quan- ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. Res. 1619), [15SE] tification Act: Committee on Natural Resources navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, (House) (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 111–391), [12JA] and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), ARGENTINE ISRAELITE MUTUAL ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions ARKANSAS [19JY] Bills and resolutions Reports filed Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Ar- Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. mored Division during World War II (see H. Res. Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- Res. 295), [1JY] 1483), [28JN] lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor ARIZONA Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), [26JA] Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: modify boundary (see H.R. 5110), [22AP] unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, ARCURI, MICHAEL A. (a Representative from New members of the Armed Forces stationed there and York) Coconino National Forest: convey a small parcel of land (see H.R. 4824), [11MR] their families (see H. Res. 1724), [17NO] Bills and resolutions introduced National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- ———convey land to correct erroneous survey (see [29SE] ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consider- H.R. 5985), [30JY] ———establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Reports filed ation (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 321), [29SE] Area (see H.R. 4823), [11MR] resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient Dept. of Defense: improve preservation of the small Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee arms production industrial base by allowing all small and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. arms manufacturers to compete for Federal small H.R. 6155), [16SE] Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] arms contracts (see H.R. 5181), [29AP] Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain tracts of the Big Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- Springs Environmental Study Area of the Apache- ARLINGTON, TX cies: making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- Sitgreaves National Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified Bills and resolutions ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] School District (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. agencies by developing telework program that allows ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers 1057), [2FE] employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] ARLINGTON, VA worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to Bills and resolutions 1722), consideration (see H. Res. 1721), [17NO] invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in Ari- Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws zona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), [16NO] (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, pre- ———require reports on management (see H.R. 6496), [29SE] viously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. [7DE] (see H.R. 6503), [8DE] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5339), [19MY] ARMED FORCES see DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Immigration: commend for asserting 10th constitutional ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF Res. 1674), [29SE] amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- Reports filed Members of Congress: reduce pay, eliminate automatic guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and salary adjustments, and establish a limit on the immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and

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Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: ARMY see DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 725) (H. Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) ARNOW, WINSTON E. Rept. 111–397), [15JA] (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] Reports filed ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK ARMS CONTROL Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), [6MY] Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and (House) (H.R. 4387) (H. Rept. 111–610), [20SE] ASIA call for release of all political prisoners and inter- ARREDONDO, ALEXANDER S. Bills and resolutions national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance 1768), [15DE] Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Ma- (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report rine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA: Endangered species: support international tiger con- on exports of weapons and related services by designate (see H.R. 5877), [27JY] servation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), ARTESIA, NM St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] [13JA] Bills and resolutions Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express ap- Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support BLM: withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding preciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and secu- citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training rity in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] [22JN] of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), ARTHRITIS PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal [22JN] CURE ACT (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] ———prevent import or export of materials, equip- Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. ment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, 4886), [18MR] biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms (House) (H.R. 1210) (H. Rept. 111–638), [28SE] ASIAN AMERICANS programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) LIT- Bills and resolutions Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- ERATURE; MUSIC AND DANCE Bills and resolutions Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anni- versary (see H. Res. 1582), [29JY] Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see [19MY] H. Res. 1735), [29NO] Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), [6MY] ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize Brubeck, Dave: tribute (see H. Res. 1283), [21AP] Bills and resolutions contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda Observance (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- for photo exhibition ‘‘Being Untouchable’’ and a ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE ACT tion specialists and disseminating timely information ceremony in honor of the exhibition (see H. Con. Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] Res. 306), [28JY] Federal aid programs: reauthorize and approve applica- National security: improve efforts to prevent, deter, Congressional Art Competition: celebrate anniversary tions to operate new demonstration programs, renew prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover and commend winners (see H. Res. 1453), [17JN] existing programs, and enhance program flexibility from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] and Armed Forces members to assist with curation ASSISTANCE, QUALITY, AND AFFORDABILITY ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), ACT struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons [12MY] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] Education: express that adding art and design into Fed- Enact (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian eral programs that target science, technology, engi- Reports filed weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of neering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. Rept. 111–524), [1JY] and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists [29SE] ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. Bills and resolutions U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty 90), [17JN] Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 287), [14JN] (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of ASSURING QUALITY CARE FOR VETERANS ACT Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] Fame (see H. Res. 1357), [12MY] Bills and resolutions Messages Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Enact (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), [20MY] Reports filed the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the ———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 277), [12MY] (see Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in H. Res. 1345), [11MY] (see H. Res. 1362), [18MY] (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. 111–489), [20MY] Russia: President Obama, [17JN] Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ‘‘To ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLANS IN SCHOOL Reports filed Kill a Mockingbird’’ (see H. Res. 1525), [15JY] ACT WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), Bills and resolutions on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. [13JY] Enact (see H.R. 4836), [12MR] Rept. 111–659), [18NO] Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts ASTORIA, OR ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT through the improvement of applicable criminal pro- Bills and resolutions Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Bills and resolutions ceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (see Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios H. Con. Res. 304), [26JY] Smithsonian Institution: prohibit charging of any fee Reports filed or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed for admission to any permanent exhibit in any mu- Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: importer without obtaining authorization from the seum or facility (see H.R. 4776), [4MR] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), [29SE] ———revise composition of the Board of Regents so (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] ARMS SALES that all members are individuals appointed by the ATHENS, GA Bills and resolutions President from a list of nominees submitted by the Bills and resolutions Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and leadership of the Congress (see H.R. 4774), [4MR] University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School call for release of all political prisoners and inter- Taxation: increase deductions for start-up expenditures (see H. Res. 1372), [19MY] national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. and small business meal and entertainment expenses, ATLANTA, GA 1768), [15DE] provide a standard deduction for business use of Bills and resolutions Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study on exports of weapons and related services by 4637), [22FE] of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), [18NO] GA (see H.R. 5869), [27JY] [13JA] Reports filed Reports filed Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and John C. Godbold U.S. Judicial Administration Building, contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation Atlanta, GA: Committee on Transportation and Infra- clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- and Historic Preservation Activities: Committee on structure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 111–444), tion specialists and disseminating timely information Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. [18MR] (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] 5282) (H. Rept. 111–589), [14SE] ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS CONSERVATION ACT Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary Bills and resolutions relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE] Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improve- striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE] ment of Applicable Criminal Proceedings: Com- (see H.R. 6092), [10AU]

3073 INDEX ATOMIC ENERGY

ATOMIC ENERGY see NUCLEAR ENERGY AUTOMOBILES see MOTOR VEHICLES Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- ATOMIC ENERGY ACT AVIATION cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. FAA: allow through-the-fence access to general avia- [16NO] (see H.J. Res. 88), [15JN] 1085), [22FE] tion airports (see H.R. 4815), [10MR] Dept. of Energy: authorize bartering, transferring, or Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on mili- ———extend Airport Improvement Program authority selling surplus uranium from inventory (see H.R. tary aircraft for a member or former member of (see H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] 5068), [20AP] a Reserve component eligible for retired pay but (see H.R. 4957), [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- for age and for accompanying dependents (see H.R. (see H.R. 5611), [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- 5404), [26MY] (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release ———celebrate anniversary of combat action and rec- ———extend Airport Improvement Program authority of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see ognize contributions of American Volunteer Group (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see H.R. 6386), [29SE] and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Na- H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation tion’s defense (see H. Res. 1594), [30JY] Federal employees: ensure that certain Federal employ- pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. ———recognize service of medical and air crews in ees cannot invoke immunity from prosection for per- 91), [21JN] helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. forming certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), ———disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation per- [17NO] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. sonnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability 92), [21JN] ———repeal authority to use against those responsible of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] H.R. 5979), [29JY] into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Som- Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty erset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- 5321), [18MY] Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor post- ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACT ees and first responders, and reject expressions of humously (see H.R. 5056), [15AP] Bills and resolutions sympathy for those who attack public servants (see Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry Dept. of Energy: authorize the National Nuclear Secu- H. Res. 1127), [2MR] for contributions made in response to earthquake rity Administration to establish technology transfer ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), [29AP] centers at national security laboratories (see H.R. attack on Federal building and commend Robin De Memphis, TN: designate FAA Air Control Tower at 5262), [11MY] Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. Memphis International Airport as the Freedom Res. 1134), [2MR] AUBURN UNIVERSITY Tower (see H.R. 5646), [30JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emanci- Bills and resolutions Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert pation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), [14DE] Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and Philadelphia International Airport for helping AUDUBON, JOHN J. (see H. Con. Res. 239), [24FE] Bills and resolutions families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] Henderson, KY: anniversary of arrival (see H. Res. gressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service 1508), [1JY] NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5781), Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), [22FE] [20JY] AUGUSTA, GA Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air ———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see Bills and resolutions Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] H.R. 4804), [10MR] Augusta State University: tribute to men’s golf team Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1533), [19JY] Res. 230), [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 292), [30JN] Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), [15AP] Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum National Air Transportation Association: anniversary AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY of World War II Aviation as America’s National (see H. Res. 1669), [28SE] Bills and resolutions World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals Sports: tribute to men’s golf team (see H. Res. 1533), [23MR] [19JY] Consumers: impose limitations on airline practices rel- (see H. Res. 1284), [21AP] National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- AUGUSTANA COLLEGE ative to the expiration of tickets for air transportation tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5930), [29JY] who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. Anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), [22FE] ———require air carriers to refund baggage fees if 97), [23SE] AUNG SAN SUU KYI such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and re- National security: improve air cargo security (see H.R. Bills and resolutions quire air carriers and ticket agents to include the 6275), [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare ———improve airport screening and security (see H.R. call for release of all political prisoners and inter- (see H.R. 5384), [25MY] Crime: provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at 6047), [30JY] national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts 1768), [15DE] airplanes (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and for F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft (see AUSTIN, TX H.R. 6102), [10AU] Bills and resolutions other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. New Mexico: honor the New Mexico Air National Disasters: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, Guard and recognize service of the 150th Fighter honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees 1684), [29SE] Dept. of Agriculture: make loans to qualified projects Wing (see H. Res. 1697), [29SE] and first responders, and reject expressions of sym- for the production of renewable source jet fuel (see NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), pathy for those who attack public servants (see H. H.R. 6343), [29SE] [2MR] Res. 1127), [2MR] Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for members for their service and sacrifice since Sep- attack on Federal building and commend Robin De the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see tember 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), [2FE] Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. H.R. 6540), [17DE] Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Res. 1134), [2MR] ———reduce deficits and Government spending Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swim- through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies [27MY] ming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), [6MY] and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] Poland: call for independent investigation into plane AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a study and sub- crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Bills and resolutions mit a report to Congress on the use of explosives Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), Treaties and agreements: approve proposed agreement detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. [30JN] for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act 4442), [13JA] ———express sympathy to citizens and surviving fam- (see H.R. 6411), [16NO] (see H.J. Res. 88), [15JN] ———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near cer- ilies of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity Messages tain nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 5910), [28JY] with people and Polish-American communities, and Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- ———provide for eligibility of certain third party lo- support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: gistics providers for participation in the Customs- 1243), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), [14AP] President Obama, [5MY] Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: AUTHORS see LITERATURE H.R. 5619), [28JN] designate (see H.R. 5591), [24JN] AUTOMATIC IRA ACT ———require delivery by U.S. mail of any transpor- Recreational aviation: recognize the value of rec- Bills and resolutions tation security card issued to an individual who re- reational aviation and backcountry airstrips (see H. Enact (see H.R. 6099), [10AU] sides in a remote location (see H.R. 5227), [5MY] Res. 1473), [24JN]

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Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Motions ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis (H.R. 4853), [2DE] or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or transportation systems are eligible for certain grants Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] (see H.R. 5236), [6MY] the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), ———recognize contributions made by the spouses of Safety: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. [2DE] members who serve in combat through the presen- air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling pub- Reports filed tation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5233), lic safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: [6MY] H. Res. 1401), [26MY] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ———recognize dependent children of members serv- ———recognize key contributions of flight support (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] ing on active duty or who have served on active specialists to aviation safety by restoring retirement Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation duty through the presentation of an official lapel treatment of specialists whose functions were and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: button (see H.R. 5333), [18MY] outsourced by the Government (see H.R. 5115), Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and [22AP] Rept. 111–578), [28JY] Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see H. Con. Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, [24JN] Res. 266), [21AP] and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the defini- (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] Medal (see H.R. 6073), [30JY] tion of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] H.R. 5307), [13MY] FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emanci- Taxation: allow individuals a credit against income tax Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. pation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold for noise abatement property installed in residences Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- (see H. Con. Res. 239), [24FE] [29SE] cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] gressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4853), Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), [22FE] [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] (see H.R. 4957), Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Dept. of Defense: review military service records of [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] Jewish American World War I veterans to determine [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), Express Gratitude for Contributions That U.S. Air Traf- whether they should be posthumously awarded the [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] fic Controllers Make To Keep the Traveling Public Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Safe and Airspace Running Efficiently: Committee Dept. of Energy: establish monetary prizes for achieve- Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consid- on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. ments in designing and proposing nuclear energy eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1745), Res. 1401) (H. Rept. 111–543), [15JY] used fuel alternatives (see H.R. 5505), [10JN] [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science and Dept. of Labor: establish the Work-Life Balance Award ———provide that fees charged for baggage carried Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111– (see H.R. 4855), [16MR] into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise 576), [28JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition pro- tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation gram for new veterans, improve disability claims H.R. 5021), [14AP] and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. system, reform pensions and medal programs, and Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 111–613), [22SE] modify adjudication of mental incompetence (see 1610), [14SE] Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: H.R. 6132), [15SE] ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ———establish the VetStar Award Program to recog- crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] nize businesses for contributions to veterans’ em- tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and Recognize the Value of Recreational Aviation and ployment (see H.R. 5484), [8JN] Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure Backcountry Airstrips: Committee on Transportation E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1473) (H. Rept. participants (see H. Res. 1494), [30JN] ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary 111–593), [14SE] Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National Support Goals and Ideals of National Learn To Fly GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Day: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 111–477), [7MY] in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] Transportation: establish limitations on the approval of Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appro- cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air car- Aviation Security Screening Management Standard priate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] riers or between an air carrier and a foreign air Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor post- carrier (see H.R. 4788), [9MR] mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) humously (see H.R. 5056), [15AP] ———prevent imposition of unreasonable transpor- (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold tation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] AVIATION SAFETY AND INVESTMENT ACT Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), [20MY] Transportation Security Administration: increase num- Bills and resolutions Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal post- ber of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require Enact (H.R. 1586): consideration of Senate amend- humously (see H.R. 6076), [30JY] criminal investigative training for such marshals, and ments (see H. Res. 1606), [9AU] Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Free- appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. Motions dom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), [1DE] 5750), [15JY] Enact (H.R. 1586), [10AU] Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., Reports filed (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), [14DE] release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary H. Res. 1717), [16NO] Res. 1597), [30JY] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———recognition of Willard S. Boyle and George E. Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), [3FE] [30JY] AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES NSF: carry out a pilot program to award innovation Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Bills and resolutions inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded re- Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a me- search (see H.R. 5094), [21AP] (see H. Res. 1228), [25MR] morial marker to honor the memory of the members Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia of the Army’s 24th Infantry Division who have re- a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. National Guard and local responders for rescuing ceived the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), 6151), [16SE] individuals from a downed military helicopter (see [26JA] Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. H. Res. 1153), [9MR] Armed Forces: design, produce, and present a Gold 1430), [10JN] World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Medal of Remembrance to the children of members Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniver- members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 5859), who die while serving on active duty in support sary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the [26JY] of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the Messages [18NO] World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to ———eliminate required reduction in the amount of U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Cuba’s Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Ci- combat-related special compensation for certain indi- Team (see H. Res. 1479), [25JN] vilian Aircraft: President Obama, [23FE] viduals whose disability is attributable to an injury World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- for which the members were awarded the Purple members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 5859), ficking: President Obama, [26JA] Heart (see H.R. 4912), [22MR] [26JY]

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———award Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Cadet Motions National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), [8JN] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] Reports filed tary activities and prescribing personnel strengths Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: (H.R. 5136), [28MY] censes for transmission of sound recordings online, Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama) unless a substantial portion of the recordings are 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] Appointments by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- 6307), [29SE] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. sumer Protection Act, [9JN] University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (see 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] Bills and resolutions introduced H. Res. 1767), [15DE] BACA, JOE (a Representative from California) Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensa- World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see Bills and resolutions introduced tion packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae H. Con. Res. 246), [3MR] Census: recognize importance and significance of 2010 and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives Designated Speaker pro tempore Census and encourage each Native American com- in accordance with executive branch senior employ- House of Representatives, [4FE], [4MR] munity to name an elder to be the first member ees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), [20JA] BALL, ROBERT M. of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1086), [22FE] H. Res. 1007), [13JA] Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: des- Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), Motions ignate (see H.R. 5773), [19JY] [15JY] Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect Reports filed Corps of Engineers: determine the feasibility of car- consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: Com- rying out a project to address water resource devel- standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) opment and management needs of the Soboba Band the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 111–592), [14SE] of Luiseno Indian Reservation (see H.R. 4882), [30JN] BALTIC STATES [18MR] BACK TO SCHOOL ACT Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of the Home- Bills and resolutions Independence: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- owner Advocate (see H.R. 6304), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 5557), [17JN] uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Education: ensure schools have physical education pro- Res. 267), [26AP] BAIRD, BRIAN (a Representative from Washington) grams that meet minimum requirements for physical Bills and resolutions introduced BALTIMORE, MD education (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] Dept. of Energy: guide and provide for research activi- Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: offer services to protect seniors Robert M. Ball Federal Building: designate (see H.R. ties at the Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), from affinity scams (see H.R. 6305), [29SE] 5773), [19JY] [22MR] Housing: require Federal agencies and certain Govern- Reports filed Iraq: congratulate people on resolve to vote in par- ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act liamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), [9MR] estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources Lewis and Clark National Historic Park: match bound- other buyers using public funds for a certain period (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] aries with Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: Com- State Parks (see H.R. 5383), [25MY] Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 111–592), [14SE] Companies (see H.R. 5942), [29JY] servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for BANGLADESH, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF Riverside County, CA: authorize water rights settlement Bills and resolutions any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Democracy: support return (see H. Res. 1215), [24MR] H. Res. 1390), [25MY] (see H.R. 5413), [26MY] BANKING INTEGRITY ACT Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] Bills and resolutions 1430), [10JN] Enact (see H.R. 4461), [15JA] Schools: require educational agencies participating in World Economic Forum (organization): support mission and goals (see H. Res. 1148), [9MR] BANKRUPTCY certain school lunch and child nutrition programs Appointments to require students to receive a certain amount of Designated Speaker pro tempore House of Representatives, [13DE] Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEF- ———require public chartering agencies to publish on Bills and resolutions ICIT CONTROL ACT the Internet the financial expenditures of each charter Business and industry: improve protections for employ- Bills and resolutions school authorized or approved by such agency and ees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. Budget: establish a sequestration to reduce all non- receiving Dept. of Education funding (see H.R. 4677), [24FE] 5488), [9JN] exempt programs, projects, and activities by a certain Courts: appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. Social Security: level of benefit payment in the month percent in years in which the Federal budget is in 4506), [26JA] of the beneficiary’s death (see H.R. 5001), [13AP] deficit (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] ———improve administration of certain cases (see Taxation: allow a credit against tax for certain fruit ———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending H.R. 4950), [25MR] and vegetable farmers (see H.R. 6164), [22SE] caps (see H.R. 4871), [17MR] Dept. of the Treasury: establish a fund from the sale Veterans: tribute (see H. Res. 1622), [15SE] ———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal of Troubled Asset Relief Program assets to assist Voting: establish requirements for the treatment of ab- spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and local governments recoup losses incurred from Leh- sentee ballots in elections for Federal office (see population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] man Brothers Holdings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. H.R. 5794), [20JY] BALDWIN, TAMMY (a Representative from Wis- 5125), [22AP] BACHMANN, MICHELE (a Representative from Min- consin) Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect nesota) Bills and resolutions introduced consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of HHS: ensure health service programs or sur- standing of insurance issues, and regulate over-the- Dept. of the Interior: clear a proposed project in the veys provide for voluntary collection of data on sex- counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. ual orientation and gender identity of participants conference report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] 4924), [24MR] in such programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] Education: make privately issued student loans dis- Federal employees: temporarily freeze pay of civilian Health: improve understanding and coordination of crit- chargeable (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] employees (see H.R. 5382), [25MY] ical care health services (see H.R. 6306), [29SE] Firearms: exempt from claims of creditors (see H.R. Health: expand health savings account availability, ———provide for coverage of medically necessary 5827), [22JY] eliminate medical expense deduction restrictions, and food under Federal health programs and private Real estate: amend laws relative to sale by the trustee provide cooperative governing of individual health health insurance (see H.R. 4926), [24MR] of property that is subject to a lease (see H.R. 6020), insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce ———provide further study of irritable bowel syn- [30JY] (see H.R. 4696), [25FE] drome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), [29AP] ———modify application of certain laws relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see Medicaid: improve and protect rehabilitative and case principal residences that are the subject of fore- H.R. 4903), [22MR] management services to improve the health and wel- closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] Richard K. Sorenson Post Office Building, Anoka, MN: fare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see U.S. Code: make technical corrections to provisions establish (see H.R. 4909), [22MR] H.R. 4787), [9MR] (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] Taxation: eliminate any time limitation for granting National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Conference reports equitable innocent spouse relief (see H.R. 6089), Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. [10AU] [15AP] 4173), [29JN] ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- News media: promote media literacy and youth em- Motions nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), powerment programs, research impact of depictions Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect [15DE] of girls and women in the media, and establish a consumers and investors, enhance Federal under-

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standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- BATON ROUGE, LA BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions [30JN] Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report Reports filed 1072), [4FE] on exports of weapons and related services by Bankruptcy Judgeship Act: Committee on the Judiciary BAYH-DOLE ACT see UNIVERSITY AND SMALL BUSI- Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 111–430), [9MR] NESS PATENT PROCEDURES ACT [13JA] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, BAY-WATERSHED EDUCATION AND TRAINING Elections: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: (B-WET) REGIONAL PROGRAM AND NA- election and express support for the Belarusian peo- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. TIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY ple’s desire for democratic government that respects Rept. 111–518), [30JN] GRANT PROGRAM ACT human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Bills and resolutions [16NO] Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. Enact (H.R. 3644): consideration (see H. Res. 1192), Messages 111–517), [29JN] [18MR] National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP ACT Motions Obama, [8JN] Reports filed Enact (H.R. 3644), [19MR] BELARUS ARMS TRANSFERS ACCOUNTABILITY Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. Reports filed ACT 4506) (H. Rept. 111–430), [9MR] Consideration of H.R. 3644, Provisions: Committee on Bills and resolutions BANKRUPTCY TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT Rules (House) (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), Enact (see H.R. 4436), [13JA] Bills and resolutions [18MR] BELL LABORATORIES see ALCATEL-LUCENT (COM- Enact (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) PANY) BANKS see FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (H.R. 3644) (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] BENEFIT CARD FAIRNESS ACT BARRETT, J. GRESHAM (a Representative from BEACHES related term(s) COASTAL ZONES Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions South Carolina) Enact (see H.R. 4552), [29JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Education: establish a clearinghouse of infor- Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional mation on best practices for ocean lifeguard training BENZIE COUNTY, MI amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- programs (see H.R. 6106), [10AU] Bills and resolutions guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a re- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] covery fund focused on travel and tourism to be certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in H.R. 4558), [2FE] Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see BERGQUIST, BRITTANY nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), H. Con. Res. 309), [29JY] Bills and resolutions [26FE] Oil Pollution Act: provide for timely consideration of Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see Immigration: bar admission of aliens from countries claims submitted by States and political subdivisions H. Res. 1078), [5FE] designated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit for reimbursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), BERGQUIST, ROBBIE funding to transfer enemy combatants detained at [30JY] Bills and resolutions Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. fa- Reports filed Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see cilities (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on H. Res. 1078), [5FE] BARRETT, ROBERT J. Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. BERING STRAITS NATIVE CORP. Bills and resolutions 111–437), [11MR] Reports filed Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building, Fall BEAN, MELISSA L. (a Representative from Illinois) Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- River, MA: designate (see H.R. 5758), [15JY] Bills and resolutions introduced mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) BARROW, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia) OMB: improve oversight of the single audit process (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 5018), [14AP] BERKELEY, CA Serbia: commend application for European Union Augusta State University: tribute to men’s golf team Bills and resolutions membership and recognize efforts to integrate into (see H. Res. 1533), [19JY] Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans BERKLEY, SHELLEY (a Representative from Nevada) [27MY] and Armed Forces members to assist with curation Bills and resolutions introduced and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum amount for loans to State and local development European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic [12MY] relations and dialogue between Congress and the Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training companies and provide temporary authority for debt refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), [24JN] Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), [22FE] 5412), [26MY] brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- BARTLETT, ROSCOE G. (a Representative from Taxation: allow distributions from 529 plans for the payment of student loans (see H.R. 5030), [15AP] gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] Maryland) Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Bills and resolutions introduced Motions Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see H. Con. Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- Res. 266), [21AP] promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- ing Fund Program to make capital investments in Taxation: allow a deduction for the portion of any thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] eligible institutions to increase availability of credit Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow for small businesses (H.R. 5297), [23SE] equity investment used to buy down debt on com- (SMART) Research and Development Compact: BEATRICE, NE mercial real property (see H.R. 5943), [29JY] grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- ployment compensation (see H.R. 6091), [10AU] BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas) Homestead National Monument of America: rename Designated Speaker pro tempore Appointments as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- 5463), [28MY] House of Representatives, [13JA] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from Cali- BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from Cali- Bills and resolutions introduced fornia) fornia) Budget: establish a sequestration to reduce all non- Appointments Appointments exempt programs, projects, and activities by a certain Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions percent in years in which the Federal budget is in Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Act, [22AP] deficit (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] [20MY] ———H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandes- Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] Protection Act, [9JN] cent light bulbs (see H.R. 6144), [16SE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Bills and resolutions introduced EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings Bills and resolutions introduced Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. Air Act (see H.J. Res. 77), [2MR] facility, and enter into agreements relative to edu- 88), [15JN] Health: ensure health care consumer and provider ac- cation programs at the National Zoological Park fa- Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, cess to certain benefits plan information and provide cility in Front Royal, VA (see H.R. 5717), [13JY] and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] transparency in hospital price and quality information Taxation: provide taxpayer protection and assistance Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of cer- under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR] relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5047), [15AP] tain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. BELAFONTE, HARRY 6497), [7DE] Con. Res. 320), [28SE] Bills and resolutions International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to Motions Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), [24JN] Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), [26AP]

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Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn BIGGERT, JUDY (a Representative from Illinois) BIRDS related term(s) NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES; unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see Appointments WILDLIFE H. Res. 1735), [29NO] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Bills and resolutions Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the sumer Protection Act, [9JN] American Eagle Day: designate (see H. Res. 1409), Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral Bills and resolutions introduced [27MY] measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly re- Audubon, John J.: anniversary of arrival in Henderson, (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] ports to Congress during the conservatorship of KY (see H. Res. 1508), [1JY] Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park High-Performance Building Week: support goals and the people in the aftermath of devastating floods Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] Service to respond to violations of regulations on (see H. Res. 1613), [14SE] Homeless Assistance Act: provide education for home- the management, use, and protection of public lands Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation less children and youths (see H.R. 5285), [12MY] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] 91), [21JN] and ideals (see H. Res. 1293), [22AP] GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and de- Uganda: express that the ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’ National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals sign features into public buildings (see H.R. 4797), under consideration, imposing long term imprison- and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] [9MR] ment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens North Central College: tribute to men’s cross country Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquar- the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. team (see H. Res. 1001), [12JA] iums, and other wildlife organizations have played Res. 1064), [3FE] World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 1686), in the response efforts in the Gulf region following Conference reports [29SE] the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- BILBRAY, BRIAN P. (a Representative from Cali- [15SE] vestment Act (H.R. 2194), [23JN] fornia) International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and Reports filed Bills and resolutions introduced ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meet- National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and vestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) ing (see H. Res. 1482), [28JN] ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] (H. Rept. 111–512), [23JN] Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and H.R. 5615), [28JN] H. Res. 1460), [22JN] Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals BIRTH CONTROL Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] Bills and resolutions Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) BILIRAKIS, GUS M. (a Representative from Florida) Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- Bills and resolutions introduced ness program relative to emergency contraception (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] Armed Forces: establish a temporary prohibition on (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending termination of TRICARE coverage to certain de- ———establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- pendents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 6227), provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- [28SE] ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. Crime: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging 5309), [13MY] 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] veterans unauthorized fees (see H.R. 5648), [30JN] Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth BERRY, MARION (a Representative from Arkansas) Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and arti- in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- Appointments facts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern nities the information and skills needed to reduce John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] Bills and resolutions introduced freedom (see H. Res. 1631), [16SE] ———tribute to family planning services provided Evans, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen student visa under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see FEMA: prohibit requiring communities protected by background checks and improve monitoring of for- H. Res. 1476), [24JN] Corps of Engineers levees from purchasing flood eign students in the U.S. (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive insurance under the flood mappping modernization FEMA: ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Med- health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), program (see H.R. 5182), [29AP] ical Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), [22AP] Health: provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage [21JA] Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate U.N.: take procedural actions necessary to establish requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), India as a permanent member of the Security Council tions based on provision of certain health services [10MR] (see H. Res. 1729), [18NO] (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), BILLFISH CONSERVATION ACT Health: expand access to preventive health care serv- [29SE] Bills and resolutions ices that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce Paudert, Brandon: tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] Enact (see H.R. 5804), [21JY] the number of abortions, and improve access to BERRY AMENDMENT EXTENSION ACT see BUY BILLY’S LAW see HELP FIND THE MISSING ACT women’s health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] AMERICAN ACT BIN ZAYED AL-NAHYAN, ISSA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect Bills and resolutions rights of conscience relative to requirements for cov- BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- erage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), Bills and resolutions bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke Children and youth: provide assistance to support ex- [22DE] entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education pansion and development of mentoring programs Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] 5378), [25MY] BIRTH DEFECTS PREVENTION, RISK REDUC- BEST PRACTICES ACT see BUILDING EFFECTIVE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS related term(s) WEAPONS TION, AND AWARENESS ACT STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBILITY AC- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions COUNTABILITY CHOICE TRANSPARENCY INNOVA- Iran: prevent import or export of materials, equipment, Enact (see H.R. 5462), [28MY] TION CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS AND SAFEGUARDS goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biologi- Reports filed ACT cal, chemical, missile, or conventional arms pro- Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce BETHESDA, MD grams (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] Bills and resolutions National security: improve efforts to prevent, deter, BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah) prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see Bills and resolutions introduced from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction H. Res. 1296), [22AP] Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] BETTER OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN ACT taking action on public lands which impede border Bills and resolutions ———improve international strategy of the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding to biological security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), [14AP] Enact (see H.R. 5608), [25JN] Endangered species: provide that inclusion of the gray BETTER USE OF LIGHT BULBS ACT risks (see H.R. 6297), [29SE] ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- wolf, or any distinct population segment of gray Bills and resolutions struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons wolf, in Utah on any list of endangered species Enact (see H.R. 6144), [16SE] (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] or threatened species shall have no force or effect BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA Reports filed (see H.R. 6486), [2DE] Bills and resolutions WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee ———provide that the inclusion of the gray wolf on Children and youth: commemorate national partnership on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. lists of endangered and threatened species under the between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Rept. 111–659), [18NO] Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT (see H.R. 6485), [2DE] Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] Bills and resolutions Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to BIG OIL BAILOUT PREVENTION ACT Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regu- Bills and resolutions in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), lations when ratified by the legislatures of two thirds Enact (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] [20AP] of the several States (see H.J. Res. 102), [30NO]

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———recognize historic and continuing importance of BLACK BARBERSHOP HEALTH OUTREACH ———provide an elective payment for specified en- Federalism and uphold States’ rights (see H. Res. PROGRAM (ORGANIZATION) ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] 1587), [30JY] Bills and resolutions ———provide an incentive to encourage the replace- Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Health: recognize contributions to community health ment of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with or establishment of national monuments in Utah ex- and fight against racial health disparities (see H. greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), cept by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. Res. 1591), [30JY] [8JN] 4651), [23FE] BLACK HISTORY MONTH ———repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers National Charter Schools Week: support goals and Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6312), [29SE] ideals (see H. Res. 1149), [9MR] African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions ———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil compa- National Environmental Policy Act: prohibit use to to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. nies (see H.R. 5644), [30JN] document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects 1085), [22FE] ———temporarily increase investment tax credit for of specific Federal actions (see H.R. 5342), [19MY] Observance (see H. Res. 1046), [27JA] geothermal energy property (see H.R. 5612), [28JN] Ogden, UT: anniversary of McKay-Dee Hospital Center BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Ten- Designated Speaker pro tempore House of Representatives, [15AP] (see H. Res. 1136), [3MR] nessee) Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, Bills and resolutions introduced BLUNT, ROY (a Representative from Missouri) transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in Bills and resolutions introduced Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-vet- park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), [25FE] programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] erans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, Foreign trade: support effective enforcement of trade 5541, 5542), [16JN] BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from laws including antidumping and countervailing duty Georgia) BLACKS see AFRICAN AMERICANS orders and transshipment in order to remedy harm Appointments BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM COUNCIL to U.S. consumers and businesses (see H. Res. John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] INC. 1681), [29SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- Armed Forces: recognize and honor commitment and Anniversary (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), sacrifices of U.S. military families (see H. Con. Res. BLEEDING DISORDER SCREENING, AWARE- [21AP] 330), [16NO] NESS, AND FURTHER EDUCATION (SAFE) Oil Pollution Act: increase limits on liability for eco- BISHOP, TIMOTHY H. (a Representative from New ACT nomic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. York) Bills and resolutions 5356), [20MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Enact (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] BOAT PEOPLE SOS (ORGANIZATION) Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of coop- BLIND see DISABLED Bills and resolutions erative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION Vietnam: recognize significance of Vietnamese boat or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier Bills and resolutions people and the Vietnamese-American community, (see H.R. 4788), [9MR] Anniversary (see H.J. Res. 80), [4MR] and commend organizations that facilitated resettle- Business and industry: require employees at call centers BLM CONTRACT EXTENSION ACT ment and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose Reports filed (see H. Res. 1331), [5MY] physical location of such employees (see H.R. 6309), Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) BOATS see SHIPS AND VESSELS [29SE] (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 111–394), [12JA] BOCCIERI, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio) Children and youth: promote minimum State require- BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Bills and resolutions introduced ments for prevention and treatment of concussions Bills and resolutions Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. Designate (see H. Res. 1433), [10JN] (see H.R. 5827), [22JY] Emil Bolas Post Office, Wadsworth, OH: designate 6172), [22SE] BLOOD DONORS see HEALTH Dept. of Defense: establish medical surveillance system (see H.R. 4536), [27JA] (see H.R. 4602), [4FE] BLOWOUT PREVENTION ACT Political campaigns: require certain campaign-related identifying Armed Forces members exposed to Bills and resolutions chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and communications which are paid for by certain tax- Enact (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] exempt organizations or political organizations to in- Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic Reports filed levels (see H.R. 4477), [20JA] clude a statement naming their largest donors (see Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce H.R. 4583), [3FE] Dept. of HUD: set-aside Community Development (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), [29JY] Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chap- Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS (BUSINESS) the families and friends of fallen members of the ters of veterans service organizations for rehabilita- Bills and resolutions tion of their facilities (see H.R. 4632), [22FE] Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (see and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve housing stipends H. Res. 1668), [28SE] for veterans receiving educational assistance under BODAI, BALAZS (ERNIE) BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Or- the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Pro- Bills and resolutions egon) gram (see H.R. 5303), [13MY] Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 6073), Bills and resolutions introduced Education: reduce and prevent sale and use of fraudu- [30JY] Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and BOEHEIM, JIM lent degrees in order to protect the integrity of valid activities to protect and restore water quality (see higher education degrees that are used for Federal Bills and resolutions H.R. 4652), [23FE] Tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] purposes (see H.R. 4535), [27JA] Dept. of Defense: restore accountability and congres- Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility re- BOEHNER, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio) sional oversight to the defense contracting process Appointments quirements relative to railroad hours of service em- (see H.R. 6310), [29SE] ployees (see H.R. 5944), [29JY] Commission on Key National Indicators, [21DE] Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the (see H.R. 4601), [4FE] Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, National Estuary Program (see H.R. 4715), [2MR] Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associ- [20MY] Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic ated with the location of housing into affordability Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone measures and standards and develop a transportation Committee to notify the President of adjournment, (see H.R. 6092), [10AU] affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] [22DE] Flanders, NY: designate a single, unique ZIP code (see Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transpor- Committee to notify the President that a congressional H.R. 4721), [2MR] tation investment program to encourage a mode shift quorum has assembled, [12JA] IRS: require disclosure of names of individuals who within selected communities by providing safe and Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors, are granted amnesty from criminal prosecution (see convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine [29SE] H.R. 5076), [20AP] travel (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] Indian Law and Order Commission, [21DE] Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect water- Foreign trade: take discretionary action if a foreign U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commis- shed (see H.R. 5876), [27JY] country engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or sion, [21DE] Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: designate (see practices that negatively affect the environment (see Bills and resolutions introduced H. Res. 1260), [15AP] H.R. 6311), [29SE] Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see ———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1353), Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary ad- H. Con. Res. 287), [14JN] [12MY] vance care planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Taxation: provide that fees charged for baggage carried [20JY] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise Taxation: impose a vehicle mileage tax for mobile and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. H.R. 5021), [14AP] on taxable fuels (see H.R. 6313), [29SE] 1249), [14AP]

3079 INDEX BOGUE, ANDREW W.

BOGUE, ANDREW W. Dept. of Commerce: require Bureau of Economic Anal- National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see Bills and resolutions ysis to publish certain economic data regarding terri- H. Res. 1523), [15JY] Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- tories and Freely Associated States (see H.R. 6015), Pipelines: authorize loan guarantees for projects to con- house, Rapid City, SD: designate (see H.R. 5651), [30JY] struct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 4674), [30JN] Education: provide financial assistance to local edu- [24FE] Reports filed cational agencies that educate alien children admitted Political campaigns: constitutional amendment prohib- Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- to the U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associ- iting corporations and labor organizations from using house, Rapid City, SD: Committee on Transportation ated States (see H.R. 4695), [25FE] operating funds for advertisements relative to Federal and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. Endangered species: support international tiger con- election campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] 111–590), [14SE] servation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in Taxation: allow a tax credit for qualified tuition and BOISE, ID St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] related expenses (see H.R. 5286), [12MY] Bills and resolutions International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ———provide an additional allowance for the deduc- Boise State University: tribute to football team (see ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] tion of qualified residence interest for a principal H. Res. 1042), [27JA] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance residence and waive recapture of first-time home- BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- buyer credit for home purchases made in 2008 (see Bills and resolutions rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see H.R. 5239), [6MY] Sports: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1042), H.R. 4493), [21JA] BOUCHER, RICK (a Representative from Virginia) [27JA] Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Bills and resolutions introduced BOLAS, EMIL Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] Communications Act: reform universal service provi- Bills and resolutions Natural resources: improve natural resources manage- sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] Emil Bolas Post Office, Wadsworth, OH: designate ment planning for State-owned facilities used for FCC: provide for voluntary incentive auction revenue (see H.R. 4536), [27JA] (see H.R. 4602), [4FE] national defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] sharing (see H.R. 5947), [29JY] BOMBINGS see TERRORISM BORDER PROTECTION see DEPARTMENT OF HOME- Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), BONNER, JO (a Representative from Alabama) LAND SECURITY [15MR] Bills and resolutions introduced BOREN, DAN (a Representative from Oklahoma) Taxation: promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness Gulf of Mexico: increase amount of oil and gas lease Bills and resolutions introduced in the taxation of digital goods and services (see revenue shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945), Firearms: study effectiveness of firearms micro- H.R. 5649), [30JN] [29JY] stamping technology and evaluate its effectiveness BOULDER COUNTY, CO Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ‘‘To as a law enforcement tool (see H.R. 5667), [1JY] Reports filed Kill a Mockingbird’’ (see H. Res. 1525), [15JY] Fish and fishing: mitigate the economic impact of tran- Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: Native Americans: extend Federal recognition of Mowa sition to sustainable fisheries on fishing communities Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Band of Choctaw Indians (see H.R. 5149), [27AP] (see H.R. 6316), [29SE] 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] BONO MACK, MARY (a Representative from Cali- Mankiller, Wilma P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1237), BOUSTANY, CHARLES W., JR. (a Representative fornia) [13AP] from Louisiana) Bills and resolutions introduced Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- Bills and resolutions introduced FDA: modify approval of any drug containing con- ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), Community Living Assistance Services and Supports trolled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see ———tribute to Army and Air National Guard mem- miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and H.R. 4956), [25MR] bers for their service and sacrifice since September terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- House Rules: require live dissemination on the Internet 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), [2FE] ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] of all markups of bills and resolutions open to the BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts public (see H. Res. 1675), [29SE] Bills and resolutions credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and 4844), [15MR] ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, sa- Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. lute volunteers who assisted those affected by the U.N. or any other international governmental organi- 1684), [29SE] storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- (see H. Res. 1583), [30JY] (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] Taxation: improve operation of employee stock owner- National Drug Facts Week: recognize importance (see International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to ship plans (see H.R. 5207), [5MY] H. Res. 1678), [29SE] the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and BOWEN, MATTHEW C. Taxation: suspend taxation of unemployment com- Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Bills and resolutions pensation for a certain period (see H.R. 4718), Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), [26AP] Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire [2MR] Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. and express condolences to their families and friends BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BOUNDARY EXPAN- 1423), [28MY] (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] SION ACT Messages BOWLING GREEN, OH Bills and resolutions National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5512), [10JN] President Obama, [8JN] Bowling Green State University: tribute to women’s BOOKS see LITERATURE BOSTON, MA basketball team (see H. Res. 1232), [25MR] BOOZMAN, JOHN (a Representative from Arkansas) Bills and resolutions BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions introduced Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Ma- Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for qualifications rine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA: Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team (see H. for vocational rehabilitation counselors and voca- designate (see H.R. 5877), [27JY] Res. 1232), [25MR] tional rehabilitation employment coordinators (see BOSWELL, LEONARD L. (a Representative from BOYD, ALLEN (a Representative from Florida) H.R. 5630), [29JN] Iowa) Bills and resolutions introduced M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office, Hartman, AR: des- Appointments Dept. of Commerce: study the Gulf of Mexico red ignate (see H.R. 6014), [30JY] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- snapper fishery and limit authority to promulgate Medicaid: require approval of waivers relative to State sumer Protection Act, [9JN] any interim rules for the fishery (see H.R. 4723), provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- Bills and resolutions introduced [2MR] munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration [28SE] (see H. Res. 1284), [21AP] of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), [1JY] Dept. of Agriculture: extend suspension of limitation BOYLE, WILLARD S. Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter on the period for which certain borrowers are eligi- Bills and resolutions Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families ble for Farm Service Agency guaranteed assistance Nobel Prize: recognition for physics (see H. Res. (see H. Res. 1228), [25MR] (see H.R. 6418), [17NO] 1069), [3FE] BORDALLO, MADELEINE Z. (a Delegate from Dept. of Education: establish a pilot program that uti- BP DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER INQUIRY Guam) lizes community, innovation, and technology to im- COMMISSION Bills and resolutions introduced prove physical fitness education and curriculum in Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: provide for nonreduction in pay for elementary schools and secondary schools (see H.R. Establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] Federal Government employees that are Coast Guard 5946), [29JY] BP DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER INQUIRY and National Guard reserve members and partici- Immigration: continue to prohibit the hiring, recruit- COMMISSION ACT pating in homeland defense missions (see H.R. ment, or referral of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. Bills and resolutions 6314), [29SE] 5265), [11MY] Enact (see H.R. 5241), [6MY]

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BP P.L.C. ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain medical Bills and resolutions Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain facilities as health professional shortage areas (see BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: employees covered by the Congressional Account- H.R. 4654), [23FE] establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see Health care professionals: permit health care providers GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- H. Res. 1783), [22DE] to disclose certain protected health information to ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional law enforcement officials (see H.R. 5733), [14JY] by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] consent to interstate compact between New Jersey Taxation: extend certain renewable fuel and energy Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. tax incentives and deny deduction for income attrib- pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- 6202), [23SE] utable to domestic oil production or primary products tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers House of Representatives: improve operation of certain (see H.R. 5435), [27MY] and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater facilities and programs (see H.R. 5682), [1JY] ———extend exemption from employer Social Secu- Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] Library of Congress: improve certain administrative op- rity taxes relative to previously unemployed individ- ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- erations (see H.R. 5681), [1JY] uals and credit for the retention of such individuals covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] and Philadelphia International Airport for helping curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- focused on travel and tourism to be administered lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. (see H. Res. 1381), [20MY] (see H. Res. 1099), [23FE] 309), [29JY] Office of the Architect of the Capitol: improve certain BRANSON, MO ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- administrative operations (see H.R. 5683), [1JY] (see Bills and resolutions curred by the Federal Government in assisting with H.R. 6399), [15NO] Silver Dollar City (theme park): anniversary (see H. Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Con. Res. 241), [25FE] a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil 6151), [16SE] Ships and vessels: issue certificates of documentation Bills and resolutions from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian 5436), [27MY] [15DE] cotton sector through reductions in certain direct National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Reports filed payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- [27MY] power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on BREAST DENSITY AND MAMMOGRAPHY RE- Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. PORTING ACT provided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater 111–492), [25MY] Bills and resolutions Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] District of Columbia Furnishing of Statues for Display Enact (see H.R. 6404), [15NO] ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building: Committee BRESCIA UNIVERSITY by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5493) (H. Bills and resolutions rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see Rept. 111–561), [22JY] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1043), [27JA] H.R. 5699), [1JY] Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- BREWERS ASSOCIATION United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), Bills and resolutions for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of [21DE] American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display (see H. Res. 1297), [22AP] al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee BRIDGES related term(s) ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Res. 1597), [30JY] on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] Bills and resolutions BPA-FREE KIDS ACT House of Representatives Facilities and Programs Oper- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all Bills and resolutions ation Improvement: Committee on House Adminis- stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] tration (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 111–569), 6403), [15NO] BRADEN, DALLAS [27JY] Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional Bills and resolutions Library of Congress Administrative Operations Im- consent to interstate compact between New Jersey Tribute (see H. Res. 1351), [12MY] provement: Committee on House Administration and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. BRADLEY, TOM (House) (H.R. 5681) (H. Rept. 111–557), [22JY] 6202), [23SE] Bills and resolutions Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- investments in clean water projects and transpor- designate (see H.R. 5450), [27MY] versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– BRADY, KEVIN (a Representative from Texas) Taxation: encourage investments in infrastructure (see 457), [25MR] Bills and resolutions introduced H.R. 6181), [22SE] Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- Diseases: honor those killed and those who continue Reports filed ment Act: Committee on House Administration to struggle with bacterial meningitis and support all Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] work to eradicate disease in the U.S. (see H. Con. All-American Road Designee: Committee on Trans- BRAILLE LITERACY MONTH portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 917) Res. 324), [29SE] Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–415), [22FE] FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program Designate (see H. Res. 1034), [21JA] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] BRALEY, BRUCE L. (a Representative from Iowa) BRIDGES, RUBY GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on man- New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] agement (see H.R. 6503), [8DE] (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] Taxation: reform and encourage investment in commer- Dept. of Education: make grants to institutions of high- BRIGHT, BOBBY (a Representative from Alabama) cial real estate (see H.R. 6317), [29SE] er education for the expansion of master’s degree Bills and resolutions introduced BRADY, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsyl- in physical education programs that emphasize tech- Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced vania) nology and innovative teaching practices (see H.R. (see H.J. Res. 78), [2MR] Appointments 5022), [14AP] Bullock County, AL: include in the definition of the John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclo- Appalachian region for purposes of Appalachian re- Bills and resolutions introduced sure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. gional development (see H.R. 5489), [9JN] Armed Forces: enhance protection of credit ratings of 4512), [26JA] Taxation: extend increased expensing of certain depre- active duty military personnel who are activated for Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a study and sub- ciable business assets and the special depreciation service (see H.R. 5048), [15AP] mit a report to Congress on the use of explosives allowance for certain business property (see H.R. Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. 4655), [23FE] activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] 4442), [13JA] ———extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, tech- 5183), [29AP] tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- nology development, and applied research in the BRIGHTON, MI tunities Act relative to certain employees covered wind energy industry production and energy efficient Bills and resolutions by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see Joyce Rogers Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 1757), [8DE] H.R. 4584), [3FE] 5341), [19MY]

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BROADCASTING see RADIO; TELEVISION BROWN, RONALD H. ———making full-year continuing at lower levels with BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Bills and resolutions certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), [22SE] Bills and resolutions Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and ———require Congress to establish a searchable data- Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash base on a public Internet site for congressional ear- 4886), [18MR] while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. marks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] BRONX, NY see NEW YORK, NY 1684), [29SE] Bureau of the Census: rescind certain appropriations BROOKLYN, NY see NEW YORK, NY BROWN-WAITE, GINNY (a Representative from Flor- and reduce the Federal budget deficit (see H.R. 6096), [10AU] BROUN, PAUL C. (a Representative from Georgia) ida) Business and industry: require annual budget submis- Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions introduced sions of the President to Congress to provide certain Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see information regarding companies in which the Gov- (see H.J. Res. 73), [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), [3FE] H. Res. 1575), [29JY] ernment holds stock (see H.R. 4631), [22FE] EPA: prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fish- National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate Congress: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 6401), ing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] [15NO] 6284), [29SE] Taxation: allow a credit against excise taxes for certain Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s distilled spirits or wine produced from domestic agri- for earmarks (see H.R. 4831), [11MR] recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the cultural waste or byproducts (see H.R. 5490), [9JN] Constitutional amendments: balance (see H.J. Res. 73), oldest African-American church in Greene County, BRUBECK, DAVE [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), [3FE] (see H.J. Res. 78), GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] Bills and resolutions [2MR] (see H.J. Res. 89), [16JN] Health: national policy to provide health care and re- Tribute (see H. Res. 1283), [21AP] ———control spending (see H.J. Res. 79), [3MR] form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421), [27MY] BRUNSWICK, ME Dept. of Agriculture: reduce deficits and Government ———national policy to provide health care and re- Bills and resolutions spending through elimination of wasteful agriculture form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see Navy: require continuation of full-service operations subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] H.R. 5073), [20AP] at the commissary and exchange stores serving the Dept. of Defense: reduce deficits and Government Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal Naval Air Station (see H.R. 5292), [12MY] spending through elimination of wasteful defense (see H.R. 5421), [27MY] BUCHANAN, VERN (a Representative from Florida) subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] House Rules: require Members of Congress to take Bills and resolutions introduced ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- the same annual ethics training as senior staff (see Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- H. Res. 1135), [3MR] Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), [15AP] and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. [20MY] H.R. 5073), [20AP] (see H.R. 5421), [27MY] 5572), [22JN] Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government Public lands: protect use of traditional hunting and Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish child-care centers spending through elimination of wasteful energy sub- fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on for children of veterans receiving treatment and other sidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see individuals (see H.R. 4656), [23FE] Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- H.R. 5672), [1JY] Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] ———require hunting activities be a land use in man- nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] H.R. 5673), [1JY] reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 4513), [26JA] ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 1175), [12MR] Gulf of Mexico: suspend certain activities until dis- 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School charge of oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. (see H. Res. 1372), [19MY] has stopped and congressional report has been issued 1248), [14AP] Motions (see H.R. 5436), [27MY] Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code House of Representatives: adjournment, [29JN] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate for individuals and small businesses, and the budget BROWN, CORRINE (a Representative from Florida) certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] Appointments Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), Federal aid programs: create a means to review and John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] [25MR] abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplica- Bills and resolutions introduced Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the tive, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see Federal budget: enforce discretionary spending limits 1085), [22FE] H.R. 4463), [19JA] to rein in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain Dept. of HHS: reimburse States through the National BUCKLES, FRANK W. control of the Federal budget process (see H.R. Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in Bills and resolutions 4479), [20JA] providing treatment for health conditions and ill- Tribute (see H. Res. 1060), [2FE] ———establish a sequestration to reduce all non- nesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see BUDGET—U.S. exempt programs, projects, and activities by a certain H.R. 4577), [3FE] Bills and resolutions percent in years in which the Federal budget is in Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium (see deficit (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental H. Res. 1101), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1579), [29JY] ———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending Shelf (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] ———establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discre- caps (see H.R. 4871), [17MR] Dept. of the Treasury: establish a shared equity appre- tionary spending by amount saved, and establish bi- ———establish procedures for expedited consideration ciation homeownership pilot program (see H.R. cameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spend- by Congress of certain proposals by the President 6562), [21DE] ing, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. Disasters: provide child safety, care, and education con- [22AP] 4921), [24MR] tinuity in the event of a Presidentially declared dis- ———establish National Commission on Earmark Re- ———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal aster (see H.R. 5240), [6MY] form and OMB Office of Grant Making, streamline spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and ———take actions to address the needs of children Federal grant making process, and end earmarks and population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] and families who are victims of a major disaster limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. 5775), ———make the Federal budget process more trans- (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] [19JY] parent and make future budgets more sustainable National Commission on Children and Disasters: reau- ———increase earmark transparency and account- (see H.R. 5752), [15JY] thorize and extend the final report deadline (see H.R. ability (see H.R. 4560), [2FE] ———provide enforcement for 2011 (see H. Res. 5266), [11MY] ———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct 1492, 1493), [30JN] National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] ———provide enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493), Res. 1301), [27AP] ———make across-the-board rescissions in non-de- pass (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] BROWN, HENRY E., JR. (a Representative from fense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-af- ———reconciliation of concurrent resolution relative South Carolina) fairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, 5541, to health care reform, student loan reform, school Bills and resolutions introduced 5542), [16JN] construction and renovation, and other education ini- Dept. of Commerce: limit authority to implement cer- ———making continuing (see H.J. Res. 101), [30NO] tiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Senate amend- tain fishery closures absent certification that closure (see H.J. Res. 105), [17DE] ments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] is the only option available for maintaining a fishery ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 101), consider- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- at a sustainable level (see H.R. 4634), [22FE] ation (see H. Res. 1741), [30NO] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Francis Marion National Forest: convey small parcel ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 105), consider- school construction and renovation, and other edu- of land (see H.R. 5414), [26MY] ation (see H. Res. 1776), [17DE] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR]

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———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ———improve oversight of the single audit process Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 45, ative to health care reform, student loan reform, (see H.R. 5018), [14AP] Increase Statutory Limit on the Public Debt: Com- school construction and renovation, and other edu- Presidents of the U.S.: provide an optional fast-track mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1065) (H. Rept. cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. procedure the President may use when submitting 111–411), [3FE] Res. 1203), [20MR] rescission requests (see H.R. 5454), [28MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, ———require a freeze on certain discretionary spend- Public debt: establish discretionary and mandatory def- Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- ing whenever there is budget deficit (see H. Con. icit reduction accounts (see H.R. 6186), [22SE] tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) Res. 234), [4FE] ———increase statutory limit (H.J. Res. 45), consider- (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] ———require Presidential and congressional budgets ation of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1065), Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, to disclose and display the net present value of future [3FE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), ———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction [16MR] sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) ———require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal ———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent (see H.R. 5008), [13AP] Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), ———require spending limits be imposed when the (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] [24MR] statutory limit on the public debt is increased (see Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, ———setting forth for 2010–2020 (see H. Con. Res. H.R. 4587), [3FE] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- 281), [26MY] ———require stabilization of the public debt and an- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require the nual deficit ratios to the gross domestic product at 111–458), [25MR] use of sums received as fines, penalties, and forfeit- certain percentages (see H. Res. 1183), [15MR] Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for ures of property for violations of such Act or other Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio 2011: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) marine resource laws to be used to reduce the Fed- programming and transfer certain public radio funds (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] eral deficit and debt (see H.R. 5668), [1JY] to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), [17NO] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) Government: establish the Grace Commission II to re- Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] view and make recommendations regarding cost con- available for high speed rail and intercity rail Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration trol in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6448), projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, [29NO] et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules ———make funds available to increase program integ- Social Security: establish a procedure to safeguard the (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year rity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hos- 2011: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. of taxpayer’s dollars (see H.R. 5363), [20MY] pital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget States: restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess Rept. 111–565), [26JY] status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 5903), BUFFALO BAYOU NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA 4653), [23FE] [28JY] ACT Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- Taxation: create jobs through infrastructure investment, Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5144), [27AP] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage BUFFALO SOLDIERS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. STUDY ACT Reports filed House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates 5893), [28JY] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) included in committee reports on approved legisla- ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, (H.R. 4491) (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] tion and post such estimates on the Internet site extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- BUILDING AND UPGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE of the Office of the Clerk (see H. Res. 1178), sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage FOR LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) [12MR] companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), ACT ———oppose usage of certain legislative tactics to consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] Bills and resolutions further passage of health care reform legislation (see ———limit amount of funds made available to Federal Enact (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] H. Res. 1194), [18MR] agencies if taxes are raised (see H.R. 5955), [29JY] BUILDING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO PRO- ———require passage of a budget resolution for a Messages MOTE RESPONSIBILITY ACCOUNTABILITY fiscal year before consideration of any appropriations Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: CHOICE TRANSPARENCY INNOVATION legislation (see H. Res. 1469), [23JN] President Obama, [2FE] CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS AND SAFE- House Rules: ban congressional earmarks, limited tax Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] GUARDS ACT benefits, and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act: President Obama, Bills and resolutions 1176, 1177), [12MR] [24MY] Enact (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] ———clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax bene- Veto of H.J. Res. 64, Continuing Appropriations: Presi- BULLOCK COUNTY, AL fits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between dent Obama, [12JA] Bills and resolutions the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), [1JY] Veto of H.R. 3808, Interstate Recognition of Community development: include in the definition of ———increase openness and transparency in the an- Notarizations Act: President Obama, [15NO] the Appalachian region for purposes of Appalachian nual appropriations process relative to earmarks (see Motions regional development (see H.R. 5489), [9JN] H. Res. 1221), [25MR] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ———require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Com- (H.R. 4851), [15AP] ACT missioner to hold an explanatory public meeting Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolu- Bills and resolutions prior to the submission of congressional earmark tion relative to health care reform, student loan re- Enact (see H.R. 6542), [17DE] requests (see H. Res. 1147), [9MR] form, school construction and renovation, and other BUNITAN TA˚ SI ACT ———require a three-fifths majority to designate education initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Reports filed spending as emergency spending, except spending House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), [18MR] islative tactics to further passage of health care re- (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] ———require a three-fifths vote on a stand-alone bill form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, that increases the statutory limit on the public debt Public debt: increase statutory limit (H.J. Res. 45), AND EXPLOSIVES (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] [4FE] Bills and resolutions ———require Members’ official websites include con- Reports filed Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] gressional earmark requests and video presentations Consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropria- Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), [20JY] tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1741) 5264), [11MY] IRS: include in Form 1040 instruction booklet informa- (H. Rept. 111–664), [30NO] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related tion relative to Federal Government revenues, spend- Consideration of H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropria- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- ing, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), [25MR] tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1776) eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Members of Congress: provide for rates of pay to (H. Rept. 111–689), [17DE] [4MR] be adjusted as a function of changes in Government Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Motions spending (see H.R. 4681), [24FE] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related ———reduce pay and dedicate annual savings to a Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] reduction of the national debt (see H.R. 4762), (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American Bills and resolutions OMB: establish and maintain website to track the ex- Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee Dept. of the Interior: settle land claims within the penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho (see H.R. 4613), [30JY] 577), [28JY] [4FE]

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Native Americans: determine blood quantum require- BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Health: require the President, Vice President, Members ment for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Bills and resolutions of Congress, political appointees, and congressional tribe (see H.R. 4984), [25MR] (see H.R. 5811), Dominy, Floyd: tribute (see H. Res. 1327), [5MY] staff to purchase health insurance through health in- [21JY] Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] ———develop the former Bennett Freeze area to con- sumers of Federal power marketing administrations Medicare/Medicaid: provide for treatment of certain tribute to rehabilitation of conditions of those af- about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. electronic health records as certified EHR technology fected by ban on development of tribal lands in 5964), [29JY] for purposes of health information technology pay- Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), [16SE] ment incentives (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] ———extend Federal recognition of Mowa Band of Native Americans: modify purposes and operation of BURMA, UNION OF Choctaw Indians (see H.R. 5149), [27AP] certain facilities to implement water rights compact Bills and resolutions Reports filed among Montana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act: Com- U.S. (see H.R. 5592), [24JN] newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4347) Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- [11MY] (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Elections: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS Ruedi Reservoir, CO: provide for release of water from (see H. Res. 1677), [29SE] Bills and resolutions the marketable yield pool of water for the benefit Foreign policy: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for of Colorado River endangered fish habitat (see H.R. and call for release of all political prisoners and elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living in- 5362), [20MY] international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. creases for Social Security (see H.R. 5305), [13MY] South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project: Res. 1768), [15DE] BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT participate in phase one (see H.R. 4579), [3FE] Human rights: call on military regime to recognize Bills and resolutions Water: develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Rohingya people as full and equal citizens and lift Arizona: secure Federal ownership and management Basin, and approve settlement of water rights claims all restrictions on them, and end religious and ethnic of natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, persecution throughout the country (see H. Res. cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction and Tesuque tribes (H.R. 3342), consideration (see 1710), [29SE] of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] H. Res. 1017), [19JA] Messages Claims: provide small miner waivers from claim main- Reports filed National Emergency Relative to Burma: President tenance fees for a period of time after written receipt Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- Obama, [14MY] of defects is provided to the claimant to cure defects ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT or pay the claim maintenance fee (see H.R. 4991), 390), [12JA] Bills and resolutions [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- Foreign trade: approve renewal of import restrictions Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (see H.J. Res. 83), [11MY] location, entry, and patent under mining laws and 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] BURRILLVILLE, RI disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: Bills and resolutions geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary 5219), [5MY] 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] Coloma, CA: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch BUREAU OF THE CENSUS related term(s) DEPART- BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana) (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] MENT OF COMMERCE Appointments Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Bills and resolutions Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Budget: rescind certain appropriations and reduce the Act, [22AP] Service to respond to violations of regulations on Federal budget deficit (see H.R. 6096), [10AU] Bills and resolutions introduced the management, use, and protection of public lands Census: preclude individuals who have a pending Armed Forces: call for the President to overturn the (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] charge or have been convicted of a crime from serv- policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies ing as enumerators for collection of data (see H.R. condolence to the family of a member who has from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- 4484), [21JA] died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), [25MR] poses of addressing climate change without express ———require the questionnaire used in taking the de- Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Phil- and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), cennial census to include an inquiry on an individ- ippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi [13MY] ual’s status as a veteran, spouse of a veteran, or (see H. Res. 1738), [29NO] Federal Land Disposal Account: reinstate funds (see dependent of a veteran (see H.R. 5517), [10JN] Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for H.R. 6206), [23SE] Population: provide for a 5-year term of office for optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms the Director of the Census and provide for authority Life Insurance (see H.R. 4821), [11MR] on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and duties of the Director and Deputy Director of Health: provide for incentives to encourage health in- and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] the Census (see H.R. 4945), [25MR] surance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), Idaho: establish certain wilderness areas and authorize Poverty: publish improved annual measures of family [22MR] various land conveyances involving National Forest income to more accurately determine extent of pov- Immigration: end cycle of illegal immigration and with- System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see H.R. erty and anti-poverty effectiveness of means-tested draw Federal funds from States and their political 5205), [4MY] benefit and tax programs (see H.R. 5891), [28JY] subdivisions that interfere with the enforcement of Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Federal immigration law (see H.R. 5002), [13AP] on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- (see H.R. 5796), [20JY] Mono County, CA: release Bodie Wilderness Study eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Members of Congress: reduce pay and dedicate annual Area (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] [4MR] savings to a reduction of the national debt (see H.R. Nevada: convey certain public land in and around his- Motions 4762), [4MR] toric mining townsites (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special New Mexico: withdraw certain land for purposes of agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] expanding Federal Law Enforcement Training Center BURGESS, MICHAEL C. (a Representative from Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see training facilities (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] Texas) H.R. 4910), [22MR] Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- Bills and resolutions introduced BURUNDI, REPUBLIC OF eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- Clean Air Act: repeal certain amendments relative to Bills and resolutions hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] 6228), [28SE] in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutila- ———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a Dept. of Energy: establish monetary prizes for achieve- tion (see H. Res. 1088), [22FE] coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexi- ments in designing and proposing nuclear energy BUSES see COMMON CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES can drug trafficking on public lands (see H. Res. used fuel alternatives (see H.R. 5505), [10JN] BUSES, RAILCARS, FERRYBOATS—MAKE IT IN 1540), [20JY] Dept. of HHS: transmit to House of Representatives AMERICA ACT Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use documents, records, or communications relative to Bills and resolutions in management plans for compatible Federal lands Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding Enact (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY related term(s) COR- Reports filed Res. 1561), [27JY] PORATIONS BLM Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds Appointments Resources (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 111–394), to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- [12JA] 6169), [22SE] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on Education: repeal certain conditions for receipt of fund- Bills and resolutions Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. ing from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa 111–437), [11MR] H.R. 6108), [14SE] with respect to the promotion of trade and invest-

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ment and the advancement of socioeconomic devel- the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program opment and opportunity (see H.R. 6535), [16DE] nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales 5312), [13MY] ———require disclosures to all cosigners and guaran- of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), ———withdraw normal trade relations status and pro- tors of any consumer credit transaction or lease that [26JY] vide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. are required to be made to the consumer (see H.R. Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of (see H.R. 6071), [30JY] 4659), [23FE] human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories ———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- from classifying self-employed individuals as em- upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. ployees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] to make a prompt decision whether to allow the 5578), [23JN] Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be 5131), [22AP] Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclo- harmed economically by genetically engineered Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): sure (Credit CARD) Act: amend effective date of seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- report on investigation of relationship between ear- provisions relative to gift certificates, store gift cards, ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), mark requests made by Members and source and and other general use prepaid cards (see H.R. 5502), [23JN] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists [10JN] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. vated violence and create employer liability for neg- a project is being carried out using those funds (see 1287), [22AP] ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes H.R. 5679), [1JY] Communications Act: reform universal service provi- on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), ———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobli- sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] [18MR] gated (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] Congress: establish a point of order against consider- Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for ation of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Man- other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash puppies (see H.R. 5434), [27MY] date Reform Act threshold for private sector man- while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform dates (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] 1684), [29SE] Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust to regulate corporate political campaign spending as contribute to Cuba’s development of petroleum re- laws to the business of health insurance to protect long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the sources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), [22FE] press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] development (see H.R. 5620), [28JN] Dept. of Agriculture: establish a dairy price stabiliza- ———restore application of Federal antitrust laws to Consumers: protect from certain aggressive sales tactics tion program (see H.R. 5288), [12MY] the business of health insurance to protect competi- on the Internet (see H.R. 5707), [1JY] tion and consumers (H.R. 4626), consideration (see Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant pro- ———require employees at call centers who initiate gram to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. H. Res. 1098), [23FE] or receive telephone calls to disclose physical loca- Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see 4676), [24FE] tion of such employees (see H.R. 6309), [29SE] ———establish a loan program to assist in locating H. Con. Res. 287), [14JN] Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of coop- information technology and manufacturing jobs in to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] erative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier ———establish a technology deployment and early- Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider infor- stage business investment grant program (see H.R. (see H.R. 4788), [9MR] mation regarding domestic employment before ———express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air 6120), [14SE] awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public ———establish an early-stage business investment and ———require Federal contractors and subcontractors safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. incubation grant program (see H.R. 5411), [26MY] to comply with certain reporting requirements and ———establish Clean Energy Technology Manufac- Res. 1401), [26MY] transparency standards (see H.R. 5158), [27AP] turing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), ———require air carriers to refund baggage fees if ———require persons to certify that they have not [27AP] such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and re- violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before ———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustain- quire air carriers and ticket agents to include the being awarded Government contracts (see H.R. able fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare 5837), [22JY] waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] (see H.R. 5384), [25MY] Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish to Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and re- review and identify inequitable Federal subsidies and tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for tirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), make recommendations to Congress for termination, the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see [24FE] H.R. 6540), [17DE] ———make technical corrections to U.S. Code provi- modification, or retention of such subsidies (see H.R. 5406), [26MY] ———improve preservation of the small arms produc- sions (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] tion industrial base by allowing all small arms manu- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: Corporations: clarify situations in which a corporation may be treated as a person under Federal law (see facturers to compete for Federal small arms contracts establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] (see H.R. 5181), [29AP] Budget: require annual budget submissions of the Presi- H.R. 4729), [2MR] ———require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly ———phase out the use of private military contractors dent to Congress to provide certain information re- (see H.R. 4650), [23FE] garding companies in which the Government holds incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with ter- ———provide authority to restrict competition to busi- stock (see H.R. 4631), [22FE] nesses within States that fund projects at military Buy American Act: amend certain waivers providing rorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. 6098), [10AU] installations (see H.R. 5755), [15JY] greater transparency for exceptions to domestic ———provide for performance management of the de- Courts: eliminate the learned intermediary defense to sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), [2FE] fense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), [14AP] ———eliminate certain waivers to strengthen require- tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. ———provide for performance management of the de- ment that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used 6421), [17NO] fense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), consideration in a capital project are produced in the U.S. (see ———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, (see H. Res. 1300), [27AP] H.R. 5791), [20JY] and allow disclosure of discovery information in ———provide greater transparency in conversion of Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public functions previously performed by contractors to per- freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] formance by departmental employees (see H.R. Census: clarify instances in which the term ‘‘census’’ CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in 6349), [29SE] may appear on mailable matter (see H.R. 5148), commerce of children’s food and beverage containers ———restore accountability and congressional over- [27AP] composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] sight to the defense contracting process (see H.R. ———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in 6310), [29SE] practices (see H.R. 4621), [9FE] commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, Dept. of Energy: carry out initiatives to advance inno- CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] vation in nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), Credit: provide an interest rate cap and other require- energy systems more competitive, and increase effi- [13MY] ments for creditors making covered loans (see H.R. ciency and safety of civilian nuclear power (see H.R. Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and 5689), [1JY] 5866), [27JY] health care providers to donate prescription medica- ———require, as a condition for modification of a ———create the right business environment for dou- tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie bling production of clean nuclear energy and other for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for [29AP] that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify clean energy research and development (see H.R. Children and youth: create and encourage the creation program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] 4741), [3MR] of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home Dept. of Justice: create and maintain a public database China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than or insured under the National Housing Act, that the corporate entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE]

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———establish the Organized Retail Theft Investiga- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish public-private part- wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), tion and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), [29JY] nerships for the treatment and research of post-trau- [11MR] Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, tech- matic stress disorder (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] ———require employers to keep records on non-em- nology development, and applied research in the ———establish the VetStar Award Program to recog- ployees who perform labor or services for remunera- wind energy industry production and energy efficient nize businesses for contributions to veterans’ em- tion and provide a special penalty for employers construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see ployment (see H.R. 5484), [8JN] who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), [22AP] H.R. 4584), [3FE] Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- ———stimulate job creation by directing Federal pro- ———establish an Office of Worker’s Compensation velop a workforce training and education program curement to domestic sources, ensuring enforcement Programs in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. 5316), to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- of domestic sourcing requirement, and prohibiting [13MY] ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. procurement of sweatshop goods (see H.R. 6262), ———establish the Work-Life Balance Award (see 6142), [15SE] [29SE] H.R. 4855), [16MR] Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and pro- Engineering: establish a network of fabrication labora- ———establish wage theft prevention and community grammatic contributions to promote economic oppor- tories to foster scientific and engineering skills and partnership grant program (see H.R. 6268), [29SE] tunities for women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] to provide a workforce capable of producing world ———require a heightened review process of State Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engi- class manufactured goods (see H.R. 6003), [30JY] occupational safety and health plans (see H.R. 4864), neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings [16MR] ity for negligence when providing volunteer services and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Dept. of the Interior: agree to lessee requests to amend or equipment in response to a declared emergency Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. certain Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases and incor- or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] 77), [2MR] porate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspen- District of Columbia: permit advertising and sale of ———disapprove rule relative to national emission sion provisions (see H.R. 4521), [26JA] lottery tickets within certain areas inside the ‘‘Fed- standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Port- ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater eral enclave’’ (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] land cement manufacturing industry and standards drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] Res. 100), [29NO] (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies ———prohibit funding to be used to implement or ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] poses of addressing climate change without express gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), Evansville, IN: anniversary of Old National Bank (see leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing [13MY] H. Res. 1201), [19MR] leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief ———reduce use of paper and plastic bags and en- Executive Office of the President: require preparation based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] courage use of reusable bags (see H. Res. 1298), of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain [22AP] (see H.R. 4692), [25FE] portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of ex- 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use ports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), 5697), [1JY] repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt [28SE] ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, 4513), [26JA] oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see ———establish a grant program to support cluster- to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal H.R. 5248), [6MY] ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- based economic development efforts (see H.R. 4666), (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- [23FE] ———implement recommendations relative to low- ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of ———invest in innovation through research and devel- power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), [16DE] oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. ———prohibit from regulating information services or ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), [18MY] Internet access services absent a market failure (see Shelf oil exploration, development, and production ———invest in innovation through research and devel- H.R. 5257), [11MY] plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-inter- mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), est relative to drug company fees and advisory pan- ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control [11MY] els, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- systems and improve oil spill response and removal ———invest in innovation through research and devel- label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see FDIC: permanently extend the Transaction Account the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Guarantee Program (see H.R. 4928), [24MR] gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- Federal agencies and departments: improve manage- vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- ment and oversight of contracts and strengthen ac- tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] countability of Government-wide suspension and de- ———establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset ———modify period used to calculate certain unem- barment system (see H.R. 5726), [13JY] Relief Program assets to assist local governments ployment rates and encourage development of busi- ———require annual audits of contracts for compli- recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Hold- ness incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] ance with the Buy American Act (see H.R. 5898), ings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), [22AP] ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- [28JY] ———establish reporting requirement for any stored sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding Federal aid programs: prohibit use of certain stimulus value device carried out of, into, or through the of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- U.S., and establish registration requirements for rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] stored value device businesses (see H.R. 4966), report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] ———provide loan guarantees and interest rate sub- [25MR] ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code sidies for successful companies to establish and im- ———establish reporting requirement for any stored for individuals and small businesses, and the budget plement long-term U.S. growth plans (see H.R. value device carried out of, into, or through the process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] 5445), [27MY] U.S., and establish registration requirements for Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations stored value programs (see H.R. 5127), [22AP] 21st century workplace and increase global competi- which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanc- ———make electronic communications of certain tiveness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] tions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients publicly ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- H.R. 5410), [26MY] available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), [26JA] vide for coordination and coherence of, science, Federal-State relations: create a loan program to pro- ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) vide funds to State special purpose vehicles for use tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] in collateral support programs and loan participation ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see [20JA] tion of any expenditure in connection to an election H.R. 4629), [22FE] ———require institutions to segregate Troubled Asset (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] FEMA: establish a disaster recovery assistance program Relief Program funds and prohibit use of such funds Employment: amend Federal law to encourage the re- for businesses (see H.R. 5242), [6MY] for political expenditures or electioneering commu- patriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), [29JY] Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- nications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] ———create jobs by reducing tax and regulatory bur- nary report on current U.S. financial and economic Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for dens on businesses, promoting foreign trade, and crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and repealing certain health care reform laws (see H.R. Financial institutions: establish a commercial real estate purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), 6367), [29SE] credit guarantee program to empower community consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. ———promote economic self-sufficiency of low-in- banks and other lenders to make loans (see H.R. 1781), [21DE] come women through increased participation in high- 5816), [22JY]

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———prohibit certain affiliations between commercial ———ensure Government access to independent, peer- Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the banking and investment banking companies (see reviewed scientific data and information to assess U.N. or any other international governmental organi- H.R. 4461), [15JA] health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] ———promote transparency and accountability in the residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill Interstate commerce: prohibit restrictions on the resale consumer financial products and services market and (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] of event tickets sold in interstate commerce as an ensure that no company becomes too big to fail ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- unfair or deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 4795), (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage [9MR] ———provide amortization authority in certain situa- claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill Investments: provide a corporate responsibility invest- tions for capital calculation under the Financial Insti- incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] ment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. tutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund 6183), [22SE] of Condition and Income (see H.R. 5249), [6MY] focused on travel and tourism to be administered Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional ———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and effi- by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] cient banking system (see H.R. 5159), [28AP] the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying Firearms: restrict ability of a person with certain Fed- 309), [29JY] employment status of individuals for purposes of eral firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assess- to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. curred by the Federal Government in assisting with ments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), 5718), [13JY] cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill [15SE] Fish and fishing: mitigate the economic impact of tran- incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying sition to sustainable fisheries on fishing communities ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the (see H.R. 6316), [29SE] foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] H. Res. 997), [12JA] payment of costs, fees, and expenses incurred by Haiti: establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation re- certain prevailing parties in proceedings under such and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery garding requirements for labor organization member- Act from sums received as fines, penalties, and for- and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), ship as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6384), feitures (see H.R. 6075), [30JY] [25MY] [29SE] Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. Liability Risk Retention Act: modernize and expand evading foreign states and state-owned corporations 4961), [25MR] coverage to include commercial property insurance of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Hazardous substances: reduce mercury emissions from (see H.R. 4802), [10MR] Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. electric utility steam generating units (see H.R. Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- goods and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] 5674), [1JY] servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- ———express that foreign countries have engaged in Health: provide for transparency in health care pricing entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for unfair trade practices in the U.S. with regards to (see H.R. 4700), [25FE] any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see paper products (see H. Res. 1699), [29SE] Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. H. Res. 1390), [25MY] ———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance pro- 4757), [4MR] Medicare: require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower gram and certain trade preference programs and Housing: establish the Residential Construction Loan covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligi- ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), ble home building companies for viable building Medicare/Medicaid: provide for treatment of certain [13DE] projects (see H.R. 5409), [26MY] electronic health records as certified EHR technology ———improve support, training, education, and com- Immigration: allow employers to pay H–2A workers for purposes of health information technology pay- pliance assistance regarding export licensing require- the Federal minimum wage or prevailing wage in ment incentives (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] ments provided to small and medium-sized busi- a case where the employer pays either wage to U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet nesses (see H.R. 6320), [29SE] citizens similarly employed (see H.R. 4835), [12MR] cards and similar devices containing the national ———prevent importation of merchandise into the ———continue to prohibit the hiring, recruitment, or hazard reporting phone number to mine operators U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and coun- referral of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 5265), for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] tervailing duty orders (see H.R. 6549), [17DE] Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety ———remove preferential trade treatment for certain [11MY] ———establish employment-based immigrant visa for practices and compliance in order to prevent mine textile articles (see H.R. 5940), [29JY] alien entrepreneurs who have received significant accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] ———require foreign manufacturers of products im- ———reestablish competitive production industries, capital from investors to establish business in the ported into the U.S. to establish registered agents processing, refining, purification, metals production U.S. (see H.R. 5193), [29AP] in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service and alloying, and magnet production relative to do- ———impose new penalties for the knowing unlawful of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. mestic rare earths (see H.R. 4866), [17MR] employment of aliens (see H.R. 4627), [22FE] 4678), [24FE] Money: require disclosures to consumers by coin and ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- precious metal bullion dealers (see H.R. 6149), ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders [16SE] those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), ———provide for improved border security and ensure ———support increased market access for exports of [29JN] U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. that employers participating in the E-verify program ———establish a program to accelerate, provide incen- 1196), [18MR] are not subject to unjustified penalties (see H.R. tives for, and examine the challenges and opportuni- FRS: prevent funding from being made available to 5836), [22JY] ties associated with the deployment of electric drive corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- ———support credible and effective policies which vehicles (see H.R. 5442), [27MY] ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR] welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] 5599), [24JN] [21JA] National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon GAO: evaluate propriety of assistance provided to Gen- Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt employment Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena eral Motors Corp., under the Troubled Asset Relief in mobile amusement industry from numerical limita- power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] Program (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] tion applicable to nonimmigrants (see H.R. 6179), National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support ———investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- [22SE] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected Information technology: commend companies for advo- National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- 1368), [18MY] Government regulations: require majority shareholder tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. approval for any expenditures made to influence Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see 290), [24JN] public opinion on any matter other than the pro- H. Res. 1512), [13JY] National Family Business Week: designate (see H. Res. motion of the company’s products or services (see Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation 1586), [30JY] H.R. 4487), [21JA] of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- GSA: extend to private property owners and managers [6MY] quire installation of event data recorders in all motor in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences ———extend temporarily the period of COBRA con- vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 5169), for leasing of space for Federal Government use tinuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), [19MY] given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. available through an employment-based health plan National Labor Relations Act: clarify the intent of Con- 5713), [13JY] or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), gress for Federal labor law preemption of State and Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount [18MY] local law (see H.R. 6436), [18NO] of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that ———provide for a Federal license for reinsurers (see National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] H.R. 6529), [16DE] tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers

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who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of 97), [23SE] damages for physical and economic injuries caused personal information and provide consumers with National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such [2FE] [1JY] information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ———recover damages for physical and economic in- ———require governmental and business entities in ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill possession of electronic data containing personal in- National security: establish the Executive Cyber Direc- clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition tor and clarify authority relative to critical informa- and pipelines, and require adequate response plans of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] tion infrastructure policy creation, verification, and (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] Product safety: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribu- enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] Pharmaceuticals: require mail-order pharmacies to no- tion in commerce of children’s products containing National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. tify customers when generic drugs become available excessive cadmium, chromium, barium, or antimony Res. 1598), [30JY] and prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs (see H.R. 5920), [29JY] Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), ———require businesses to warn employees, con- (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] [29SE] sumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of any Native Americans: facilitate business and agricultural Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents product or service that poses serious danger to the leasing of Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] [23SE] Political action committees: make antitrust laws appli- Professional Social Work Month: support goals and Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts cable to certain committees established and adminis- ideals (see H. Res. 1167), [11MR] for F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft (see tered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation Public debt: establish a fee on transactions which H.R. 6102), [10AU] (see H.R. 4433), [13JA] would eliminate the national debt and provide an New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- income tax credit to offset the impact of the fee expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- (see H.R. 4646), [23FE] rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. porations in which foreign principals have an owner- 1674), [29SE] Public Works and Economic Development Act: allow ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] non-debt financing for for-profit companies in busi- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit ness incubators (see H.R. 5871), [27JY] foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which ———reauthorize and improve programs and activities Companies (see H.R. 5942), [29JY] foreign principals have an ownership interest and Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill (see H.R. 5897), [28JY] increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil RadioShack Corp.: anniversary (see H. Res. 1643), 4517), [26JA] [22SE] spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by ———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (see foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose and other persons having ownership interests in re- H. Res. 1463), [22JN] shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. sponsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- 4523), [26JA] ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills eligible to contract with any governmental agency ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries H.R. 6347), [29SE] ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] ———tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] ———constitutional amendment permitting Congress 1366), [18MY] OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by Real estate: enhance disclosure of private transfer fees Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. in real estate transactions (see H.R. 6332), [29SE] 6536), [16DE] Res. 74), [2FE] ———reduce fraud and abusive practices in the origi- ———constitutional amendment prohibiting corpora- Outer Continental Shelf: modernize and enhance Fed- nation of residential mortgages by establishing a tions and labor organizations from using operating eral response to oil spills and improve oversight clearinghouse of mortgage application information funds for advertisements relative to Federal election and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 5677), (see H.R. 5941), [29JY] campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] [1JY] Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of estab- ———extend ban on contributions by certain Govern- ———prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and re- lishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), [30JY] ment contractors to other for-profit recipients of Fed- lated activities in certain areas off of Florida (see Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax eral funds and limit contributions of employees of H.R. 5358), [20MY] incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, ———require applicants for oil drilling and production such recipients (see H.R. 4434), [13JA] ———prohibit corporations from making independent especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] operations to submit an oil spill containment and ———promote development and use of marine and expenditures or disbursements for electioneering clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and communications without prior approval of a majority nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] identify and address potential impacts of such tech- ———require each oil or gas drilling and production of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] operation with leases to annually certify compliance RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- bursements for electioneering communications (see ideals (see H. Res. 1073), [4FE] [22JY] Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- H.R. 4511), [26JA] pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- ations to have in place the best available technology ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- utive officer or labor organizations to identify their ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] president in certain campaign-related communica- pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] ———require disclosure to shareholders of any ex- ———suspend certain activities until the investigation penditure made by companies in support of or in place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or [1JY] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), local public office (see H.R. 4630), [22FE] SBA: eliminate preferences and special rules for Alaska [5MY] ———require express authorization of a majority of Native Corporations relative to Government con- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require payment shareholders of a public company for certain political tracting (see H.R. 6447), [18NO] of royalty on all oil and gas saved, removed, sold, expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), ———establish a small business intermediary lending or discharged under a lease (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] [27JA] pilot program (see H.R. 5332), [18MY] ———require royalty and other payments for oil that ———require shareholder authorization before a public ———establish the Minority Entrepreneurship and is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and company may make certain political expenditures Business Development Program (see H.R. 4422), discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters (see H.R. 4790), [9MR] [12JA] (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] Power resources: repeal certain incentives and subsidies ———expand export promotion activities relative to Patents: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. for renewable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. 6352), [29SE] ———require major fuel distributors to install blender 5797), [20JY] ———provide recourse under patent law for persons pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), ———improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. who suffer competitive injury as a result of false [29JN] 4598), [4FE] markings (see H.R. 4954), [25MR] ———support certain activities to advance tech- ———improve the Office of International Trade to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified nologies for safe and environmentally responsible expand small business exporting (see H.R. 5832), preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or exploration, development, and production of oil and [22JY] terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] ———make grants to small business concerns to assist 6359), [29SE] Precious metals: require certain return policies from the commercialization of research developed with Pensions: allow multiemployer plans to amortize losses businesses that purchase precious metals from con- funds received under the second phase of the Small from certain fraudulent investment schemes over a sumers and solicit such transactions through an Inter- Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] net website (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] 4549), [27JA]

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———provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- ———allow a business credit for small business loans ———exclude from gross income compensation pro- aster loans made to people directly affected by the (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] vided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), ———allow a credit against income tax for qualified Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] [20JY] equity investments in certain small businesses (see ———exclude from gross income contributions to the Science: establish and expand partnerships that promote H.R. 5864), [26JY] capital of a partnership (see H.R. 4839), [12MR] innovation and increase the economic and social im- ———allow a credit for equity investments in high ———exclude from gross income remediation pay- pact of research by developing tools and resources technology and biotechnology small business con- ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses cerns developing innovative technologies that stimu- ———exclude from personal holding company income (see H.R. 4998), [13AP] late private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), dividends from foreign affiliates which are reinvested ———provide grants and loan guarantees for the de- [15JY] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), [28MY] velopment and construction of science parks to pro- ———allow a deduction for certain small business ———exclude income attributable to certain empower- mote the clustering of innovation through high tech- income (see H.R. 6168), [22SE] ment zone real property from gross income (see H.R. nology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] ———allow companies to utilize existing alternative 6041), [30JY] SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change inter- minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. ———exempt gain from sale of certain C corporation pretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), [24MR] jobs (see H.R. 4850), [16MR] stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. ———require issuers to make disclosures relative to ———allow employers a refundable credit for increas- 6323), [29SE] Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] ing employment (see H.R. 4437), [13JA] (see H.R. ———exempt the natural aging process in the deter- ———require public companies to report certain ex- 4565), [2FE] (see H.R. 4730), [2MR] mination of the production period for distilled spirits penditures made to influence public opinion on any ———allow for deduction for domestic oil related pro- (see H.R. 4873), [17MR] matter other than the promotion of the company’s duction activities of companies which are not major ———expand personal and retirement savings by al- products or services (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] integrated oil companies (see H.R. 5104), [21AP] lowing employees not covered by qualified retire- Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage ———allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax- ment plans to save for retirement through automatic Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] them in providing for new equipment and facilities [10AU] ———exempt manufactured and modular housing re- and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), [30JY] ———express that the value-added tax is a massive tailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), [24MY] ———allow retail businesses a tax credit against in- tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based come for a portion of the cost of recycling plastic come and only further push back America’s eco- on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain re- carry-out bags and other types of plastic (see H.R. nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), [13AP] coveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see 5695), [1JY] ———express that the value-added tax is a massive H.R. 6531), [16DE] ———allow the private sector to create robust levels tax increase that will result in hardships for families ———prohibit any national securities exchange from of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), [15AP] and job-creating small business and will further push effecting securities transactions unless the issuing ———close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), back America’s economic recovery (see H. Res. corporation is in compliance with political contribu- [20JY] 1317), [29AP] ———extend benefits of empowerment zones and en- tion and expenditure laws (see H.R. 4435), [13JA] ———create disaster protection funds in the District terprise communities if those zones and communities Senior citizens: promote labor force participation of of Columbia by property and casualty insurance still qualify for designation (see H.R. 6288), [29SE] older Americans to increase retirement security, re- companies for payment of policyholders’ claims aris- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- duce shortage of experienced workers, maintain eco- ing from natural catastrophic events (see H.R. 5762), nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- nomic growth, and improve nation’s fiscal outlook [15JY] ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see (see H.R. 4591), [3FE] ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, H. Res. 1550), [22JY] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for con- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage struction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), [15AP] ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. 5893), [28JY] Small business: address reporting requirement burden Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] (see H.R. 6213), [23SE] ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, ———extend exemption for employer payroll taxes ———clarify regulations relative to misrepresentation extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- relative to employment of new hires (see H.R. 6105), through the use of pass-through business (see H.R. sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage [10AU] 4420), [12JA] companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), ———extend exemption from employer Social Secu- ———ensure certain Federal contracts are set aside consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] rity taxes relative to previously unemployed individ- for small businesses and enhance services to dis- ———decrease top marginal corporate rate and prevent uals and credit for the retention of such individuals advantaged small businesses (see H.R. 4929), corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] [24MR] taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), [26JY] ———extend increased expensing of certain depre- ———ensure that small businesses have their fair ———deny a deduction for image advertising expenses ciable business assets and the special depreciation share of Federal procurement opportunities (see H.R. for any trade or business whose gross receipts exceed allowance for certain business property (see H.R. 4496), [21JA] a certain amount (see H.R. 4518), [26JA] 4655), [23FE] ———establish small metal-working business financial ———deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- ———extend the work opportunity credit for employ- assistance program (see H.R. 5991), [30JY] ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil ers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), ———improve lending and investment programs (see Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] [25MY] H.R. 6219), [28SE] ———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible ———extend waiver of minimum distribution rules ap- ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- for an oil spill if such person commits certain addi- plicable to certain retirement plans (see H.R. 4421), quirements for certain payments to corporations (see tional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] [12JA] H.R. 5141), [26AP] ———deny trade or business expense deduction for ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid ———support and strengthen manufacturing (see H.R. damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- 6055), [30JY] H.R. 5995), [30JY] gram funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate Small Business Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), ———eliminate drawback fee on manufacture or pro- amendments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. [26JY] duction of certain distilled spirits used in non-bev- Res. 1606), [9AU] Small Business Investment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. erage products (see H.R. 4610), [4FE] ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid 5849), [26JY] ———eliminate limitation on expensing certain depre- by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. Social Security: prohibit access of prisoners to Social ciable business assets (see H.R. 5085), [20AP] 4414), [12JA] Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] ———encourage creation and growth of small business ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled ———require private insurers to certify that a claim and reduce the cost of complying with tax require- Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply ments (see H.R. 4779), [4MR] [12JA] for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] ———encourage investment in certain industries by ———impose an excise tax on corporate contributions Sports: make funds and tax benefits available to assist providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains to political committees and on corporate expenditures job creation and workforce diversification in the golf (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] on political advocacy campaigns (see H.R. 4431), industry (see H.R. 5878), [27JY] ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- [13JA] Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued quirements of employer-established individual retire- ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] and use funds to establish child care, global health [20AP] ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation Tariff: increase the value of goods that can be brought to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] into the U.S. duty free and without customs entry current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for procedures (see H.R. 5375), [25MY] future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water Taxation: allow a business credit for investments in ———establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon rural microbusinesses (see H.R. 5990), [30JY] H.R. 5915), [28JY] (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA]

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———improve operation of employee stock ownership ———provide for total expensing for capital property ———treat any business credit attributable to wind, plans (see H.R. 5207), [5MY] placed in service between certain dates (see H.R. solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures 6126), [15SE] ment in solar energy property as refundable to a and small business meal and entertainment expenses, ———provide incentives for small business job cre- certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] provide a standard deduction for business use of ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- 4637), [22FE] tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] financed income derived from real property and in- ———increase dollar limitation on expensing certain ———provide incentives for small business job cre- crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions depreciable assets and extend deduction (see H.R. ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] 4661), [23FE] provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- ———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax ———increase work opportunity tax credit for hiring tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), free spin-off transaction in the same manner as dis- veterans (see H.R. 4443), [13JA] [22MR] tributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- ———provide incentives for the development of quali- [21JA] nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), fied infectious disease products (see H.R. 6331), Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] [29SE] nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate ———make permanent and increase credit for increas- ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- unique technology standards as a condition of market ing research activities and increase domestic produc- permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. access, and promote free flow of information (see tion activities deduction for property for which re- 5685), [1JY] H.R. 5694), [1JY] search and development occurred in the U.S. (see ———provide incentives for used oil re-refining (see Telephones: require cell phone early termination fees H.R. 6201), [23SE] H.R. 6328), [29SE] to be pro-rated over the term of a subscriber’s con- ———modify and extend the credit for alternative ———provide individuals a deduction for commuting tract (see H.R. 5583), [23JN] motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] expenses (see H.R. 4964), [25MR] Textile industry and fabrics: support innovation and ———modify timing rules for determining gross in- ———provide permanent zero percent capital gains research in the U.S. textile and fiber products indus- come relative to certain construction contracts (see rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), try (see H.R. 6060), [30JY] H.R. 6097), [10AU] [29SE] Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identifica- ———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), ———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. [3MR] 4841), [12MR] 6007), [30JY] ———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected Trademark Act: amend (see H.R. 4515), [26JA] the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil Transportation: improve national freight transportation 5649), [30JN] rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see system by leveraging investments and promoting ———promote simplification and fairness in the ad- H.R. 5699), [1JY] partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- ministration and collection of sales and use taxes ———provide that fees charged for baggage carried merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] (see H.R. 5660), [1JY] into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise U.S. Trade and Development Agency: terminate au- ———provide a 15–year recovery period for nonresi- tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see thorities (see H.R. 5547), [16JN] dential real property in rural areas (see H.R. 5314), H.R. 5021), [14AP] Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- [13MY] ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct ———provide a credit for investment in new or ex- cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- panding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] holders of corporations that only own land on which visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] ———provide a credit for job training by successful residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] Veterans: improve the Federal contracting process rel- companies (see H.R. 5420), [26MY] ———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for ative to veterans (see H.R. 6022), [30JY] ———provide a limited exclusion from gross income employers who expand payroll in high unemploy- Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), for the discharge of indebtedness of individuals (see ment areas and make permanent research and devel- [16MR] H.R. 4561), [2FE] opment credit, bonus depreciation, and increased ex- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: in- ———provide a permanent exclusion of all gain on pensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), [25MR] crease financial industry transparency (see H.R. certain small business stock (see H.R. 4663), [23FE] ———reduce international tax avoidance and restore 6038), [30JY] ———provide a recovery period for computer-based a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. ———repeal enhanced compensation structure report- gambling machines (see H.R. 5465), [28MY] 5328), [18MY] ing requirement (see H.R. 5998), [30JY] ———provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit ———reduce rate on corporations that make certain ———repeal section relative to protecting confiden- for certain employers (see H.R. 4585), [3FE] education contributions (see H.R. 4848), [15MR] tiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. ———provide an elective payment for specified en- (see H.R. 4878), [18MR] 5924, 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] ———reduce the employer portion of payroll taxes ———repeal the Office of Financial Research (see ———provide an exemption for employer payroll in the case of employers who expand payroll (see H.R. 5999), [30JY] taxes relative to employment of new hires and a H.R. 4680), [24FE] Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and credit for retaining employees (see H.R. 4777), ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- [4MR] and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- ———reduce the maximum corporate rate of tax (see Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower and other pro- viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- H.R. 4781), [4MR] tections to certain offshore workers (see H.R. 5749), uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] ———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), [15JY] ———provide an investment credit to promote the [29AP] ———provide whistleblower protections to certain conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. 4976), [25MR] H.R. 5851), [26JY] 6035), [30JY] ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- ———provide whistleblower protections to certain ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- quirements for certain payments to corporations or workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] for living costs due to vacating such residence, and companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), 5982), [30JY] H. Res. 1167), [11MR] [18MR] ———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil compa- Conference reports ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- nies (see H.R. 5644), [30JN] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. ments for electricity generated from renewable re- ———repeal limitation on health flexible spending ar- 4173), [29JN] sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] rangements (see H.R. 5215), [5MY] Messages ———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross ———require certain tax-exempt entities, including Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: income for employer-provided educational assistance business leagues and chambers of commerce, dis- President Obama, [2FE] (see H.R. 5600), [24JN] close sources and amounts of contributions (see H.R. Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] ———provide for distributions from retirement plans 4605), [4FE] Motions for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ———require employers to sign a statement on tax Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] returns that they do not knowingly employ individ- laws to the business of health insurance to protect ———provide for identification of corporate tax haven uals not authorized to be employed in the U.S. (see competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), [24FE] countries and increased penalties for tax evasion H.R. 5306), [13MY] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs over- ———require payment of manufacturers’ excise tax report on investigation of relationship between ear- seas (see H.R. 5622), [29JN] on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and pro- mark requests made by Members and source and ———provide for the eligibility of older workers for vide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5558), [17JN] criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] (H. Res. 1193), [18MR]

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———report on investigation of relationship between Consideration of H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) earmark requests made by Members and source and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111–418), [23FE] Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act: Com- (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- mittee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. ———report on investigation of relationship between structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] earmark requests made by Members and source and (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Manage- Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] ment for Performance and Related Reforms To Ob- (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] ———report on investigation of relationship between tain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary earmark requests made by Members and source and Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H. Rept. 111–467), (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists [27AP] Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act: Committee on the (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- Judiciary (House) (H.R. 233) (H. Rept. 111–669), Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. [30NO] of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American search and Development Act: Committee on Science Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– 554), [21JY] purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), 577), [28JY] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate [21DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- Economy: invest in innovation through research and ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules development and improve competitiveness of the mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] 111–426), [4MR] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- tention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding Rept. 111–497), [26MY] Shareholder Protection Act: Committee on Financial of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], [30JN] employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- [22SE] New York, NY: extend and improve protections and mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- 111–556), [22JY] mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] ———extend and improve protections and services to America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] 111–692), [21DE] (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Tribute to Freight Rail Industry: Committee on Trans- ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1366) ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary (H. Rept. 111–542), [15JY] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Truth in Caller ID Act: Committee on Energy and gram funds (H.R. 1586), [25MR], [10AU] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] Commerce (House) (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111–461), ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, [13AP] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] 111–517), [29JN] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- BUSINESS DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on quirements for certain payments to corporations or ACT Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage Bills and resolutions [21DE] companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), Enact (see H.R. 5242), [6MY] Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act: Committee [30JY] BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROMOTION ACT on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3190) (H. Rept. 111– Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to Bills and resolutions 676), [8DE] certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry Enact (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- (H.R. 5851), [30JY] BUSINESS SHOULD MIND ITS OWN BUSINESS mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Reports filed ACT (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] Bills and resolutions All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Express Gratitude for Contributions That U.S. Air Traf- Enact (see H.R. 4431), [13JA] Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. fic Controllers Make To Keep the Traveling Public 111–586), [14SE] Safe and Airspace Running Efficiently: Committee BUTTERFIELD, G.K. (a Representative from North America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Carolina) on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) Res. 1401) (H. Rept. 111–543), [15JY] Bills and resolutions introduced (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act: Com- Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation Calling Card Consumer Protection Act: Committee on mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. when considering application for veterans status of Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3993) (H. 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] an individual who performed service in the merchant Rept. 111–507), [15JN] Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act: Committee on marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4501) (H. [22JY] Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- Rept. 111–673), [7DE] Dept. of HHS: reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), Implementing Management for Performance and Re- grant programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] [27JY] lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Louise Lassiter Post Office, Seaboard, NC: designate Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. (see H.R. 5904), [28JY] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), [24JN] 111–596), [16SE] Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, BUY AMERICAN ACT Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Com- and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- Bills and resolutions mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), Federal agencies and departments: require annual audits 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] [15NO] of contracts for compliance with the Buy American Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- Act (see H.R. 5898), [28JY] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), Government regulations: amend certain waivers pro- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. [16DE] viding greater transparency for exceptions to domes- Rept. 111–518), [30JN] Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education tic sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), [2FE] Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), ———eliminate certain waivers to strengthen require- tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. [29JY] ment that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] National Manufacturing Strategy Act: Committee on in a capital project are produced in the U.S. (see Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4692) (H. H.R. 5791), [20JY] ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, Rept. 111–574), [28JY] Monuments and memorials: require commemorative Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- works in the District of Columbia and its environs tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. to be constructed of materials grown, produced, or 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] 111–560), [22JY] manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6270), [29SE]

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Renewable energy: require total domestic content in ———participate in projects to encourage design, plan- CAMARENA, ENRIQUE (KIKI) green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, ning, and construction of the North Los Angeles Bills and resolutions States using Federal funds, and property eligible for County, CA, Regional Water Recycling Project (see Tribute (see H. Res. 1115), [25FE] certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), H.R. 4726), [2MR] CAMBODIA, KINGDOM OF [20JY] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain Bills and resolutions BUYER, STEVE (a Representative from Indiana) portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. Foreign trade: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt Bills and resolutions introduced 5213), [5MY] to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize entrance into con- Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] imports (see H.R. 5349), [20MY] tracts for the transfer of veterans to non-departmental Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), [15AP] CAMBRIDGE, MA adult foster homes for veterans who are unable to Fresno, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1689), [29SE] Bills and resolutions live independently (see H.R. 5641), [30JN] Los Angeles County, CA: designate a portion of Inter- Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the ———provide for continued provision of health care state Route 710 as the ‘‘Jenny Oropeza Highway’’ Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- services to certain veterans who were exposed to (see H.R. 6509), [9DE] tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] sodium dichromate while serving at or near water Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan) injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), [19MY] Appointments [15SE] Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure ap- Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts Act, [22AP] Bills and resolutions introduced propriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), [20MR] Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mis- Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedica- for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (see sissippi River Basins (see H.R. 5625), [29JN] tion in support of those who have sacrificed their H.R. 5468), [28MY] ———take action on the Chicago waterway system lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), [1JY] Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps Smith, Kingston: tribute (see H. Res. 1726), [18NO] or establishment of national monuments in California into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] Bills and resolutions relative to except by express authorization of Congress (see National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: Tribute (see H. Res. 1629), [16SE] H.R. 4703), [25FE] designate (see H. Res. 1199), [19MR] Motions National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), Taxation: allow a deduction for certain small business Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management [29SE] income (see H.R. 6168), [22SE] of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), Riverside County, CA: authorize water rights settlement Motions [28AP] with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- BYRD, ROBERT C. (a former Senator from West Vir- (see H.R. 5413), [26MY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ginia) Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: school construction and renovation, and other edu- Bills and resolutions relative to establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR] Tribute (see H. Res. 1484), [29JN] San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- BYRNE/JAG PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY ACT and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. ation (H.R. 5486), [15JN] Bills and resolutions 5061), [15AP] ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- Enact (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary quirements for certain payments to corporations or CABIN FEE ACT (see H. Res. 1446), [16JN] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage Bills and resolutions Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military per- companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), Enact (see H.R. 4888), [19MR] sonnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobil- [30JY] Reports filed ity Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] 1585), [30JY] CAMP LEJEUNE, NC CAFTA see TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS Yosemite National Park: provide for a visitor center Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5405), [26MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, med- CALDERON HINOJOSA, FELIPE (PRESIDENT, MEX- Reports filed ical services, and nursing home care to veterans who ICO) Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well Appointments Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe [28MY] Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, CAMPBELL, JOHN (a Representative from California) In the Matter of Representative Richardson: Committee [20MY] Bills and resolutions introduced on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. House of Representatives: require passage of a budget CALIFORNIA 111–523), [1JY] resolution for a fiscal year before consideration of Bills and resolutions Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume As- any appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 1469), Air pollution: address health and economic develop- sessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources [23JN] ment impact of nonattainment of federally mandated (House) (H.R. 4252) (H. Rept. 111–433), [11MR] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of designating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5948), 5296), [13MY] 111–437), [11MR] [29JY] BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVER- CAMPBELL, ROBERT M., JR. CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] SITY, POMONA Bills and resolutions ———release Bodie Wilderness Study Area in Mono Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 1499), [1JY] County, CA (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] Sports: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION ACT California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (see 1340), [6MY] Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1668), [28SE] Enact (see H.R. 4908), [22MR] California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: trib- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions CAMPUS SEXUAL VIOLENCE ELIMINATION ute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 1340), (CAMPUS SAVE) ACT [6MY] System: anniversary (see H. Res. 1117), [25FE] CALLING CARD CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions California State University: anniversary of system (see Enact (see H.R. 6461), [30NO] H. Res. 1117), [25FE] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce CANADA Corps of Engineers: determine the feasibility of car- Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 3993) (H. Rept. 111–507), [15JN] rying out a project to address water resource devel- Animals: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see opment and management needs of the Soboba Band CALVERT, KEN (a Representative from California) H. Res. 1314), [29AP] of Luiseno Indian Reservation (see H.R. 4882), Bills and resolutions introduced Drugs: require a northern border counternarcotics strat- [18MR] Dept. of Agriculture: convey a small parcel of Natural egy (see H.R. 4748), [3MR] Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California Resources Conservation Service property in River- NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [10AU] side, CA (see H.R. 4827), [11MR] National security: improve border security (see H.R. Dept. of Agriculture: convey a small parcel of Natural National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. 5173), [28AP] Resources Conservation Service property in River- Res. 1219), [25MR] Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA side, CA (see H.R. 4827), [11MR] CAMANGYAN, DESIDERIO for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in design Bills and resolutions port World Fit program promoting physical fitness and construction of water treatment facility to re- Philippines: condemn violence against members of the to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] claim and reuse municipal wastewater within the media, express condolences to families of victims Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for Orange County Water District service area (see H.R. of such violence, and call for investigation of mur- hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. 5039), [15AP] ders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), [21JY] Res. 1128), [2MR]

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U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Housing: increase loan guarantee fee for certain guar- and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Team (see H. Res. 1479), [25JN] anteed rural housing loans (see H.R. 5003), [13AP] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] CANTON, CT Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety Medicare: provide for patient protection by establishing Bills and resolutions practices and compliance in order to prevent mine safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare pro- FERC: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] viders (see H.R. 5527), [15JN] extend deadline for commencement of construction Taxation: allow a credit for individuals age 18 through National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon of certain projects (see H.R. 4451), [13JA] 30 for certain retirement contributions (see H.R. Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena Reports filed 5031), [15AP] power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1667), [28SE] 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] ‘‘Being Untouchable’’: permit use of rotunda for photo Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on CANTOR, ERIC (a Representative from Virginia) exhibition and a ceremony in honor of the exhibition liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- Appointments (see H. Con. Res. 306), [28JY] nated approach to improving maternal and infant Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] District of Columbia: provide for furnishing of statues Designated Speaker pro tempore [20MY] House of Representatives, [18MR], [14MY] Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] by the District of Columbia for display in Statuary CAPUANO, MICHAEL E. (a Representative from U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] Hall (see H.R. 5493), [9JN] Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforce- ment Torch Run: authorizing use of Grounds (see Appointments Health: increase awareness of craniofacial anomalies John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] (see H. Res. 1418), [28MY] H. Con. Res. 263), [21AP] Emancipation Hall: authorize use for event to celebrate Bills and resolutions introduced House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Aviation: require air carriers to refund baggage fees the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. islative tactics to further passage of health care re- if such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] 243), [25FE] Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use require air carriers and ticket agents to include the Motor vehicles: allow vehicles operated by active-duty cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare Armed Forces members and law enforcement offi- of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 247), [4MR] Holocaust: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to (see H.R. 5384), [25MY] cials to use high occupancy vehicle facilities (see Business and industry: require express authorization of H.R. 4578), [3FE] honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 236), [22FE] House of Representatives: improve operation of certain a majority of shareholders of a public company for CAO, AHN ‘‘JOSEPH’’ (a Representative from Lou- certain political expenditures by that company (see isiana) facilities and programs (see H.R. 5682), [1JY] House Office Buildings: establish a program through H.R. 4537), [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program to im- which each State may provide a bust to be displayed Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- prove traffic safety of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack (see H.R. 4670), [23FE] National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: authorizing [29JY] posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Ma- use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 264), [21AP] of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] rine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA: Office of the Architect of the Capitol: improve certain FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program designate (see H.R. 5877), [27JY] administrative operations (see H.R. 5683), [1JY] (see (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the H.R. 6399), [15NO] Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- Territories: provide for the furnishing of statues by of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] U.S. territories for display in Statuary Hall (see H.R. is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] Political action committees: prohibit conversion of 5711), [13JY] Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, leadership political action committee funds to per- Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): permit use salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the sonal use (see H.R. 4724), [2MR] of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congres- storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend Political campaigns: reduce limit for certain contribu- sional Gold Medal (see H. Con. Res. 239), [24FE] persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States tions to a candidate with respect to an election for ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] Federal office (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] gressional Gold Medal (see H. Con. Res. 237), National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and ———require shareholder authorization before a public [22FE] ideals (see H. Res. 1302), [27AP] company may make certain political expenditures Reports filed (see H.R. 4790), [9MR] New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. District of Columbia Furnishing of Statues for Display Res. 1079), [9FE] Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building: Committee between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Taxation: exclude from gross income remediation pay- on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5493) (H. ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability Rept. 111–561), [22JY] (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING PREVENTION complicit in human rights abuses against nationals in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee ACT of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] Reports filed ———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. House of Representatives Facilities and Programs Oper- Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce 6432), [18NO] ation Improvement: Committee on House Adminis- (House) (H.R. 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] ———recognize significance of Vietnamese boat peo- tration (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 111–569), CARDOZA, DENNIS A. (a Representative from Cali- ple and the Vietnamese-American community, and [27JY] fornia) commend organizations that facilitated resettlement Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Spe- Bills and resolutions introduced and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society (see cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Com- Armed Forces: distribute to members, upon discharge H. Res. 1331), [5MY] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) or release from active duty, information on a com- World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111–470), [4MY] pact disk listing and explaining health, education, H. Res. 1302), [27AP] Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap and other benefits for which veterans are eligible CAP SPENDING TO REDUCE BORROWING ACT Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infra- (see H.R. 5719), [13JY] Bills and resolutions structure (House) (H. Con. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 111– Enact (see H.R. 4587), [3FE] California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (see 471), [4MY] H. Res. 1668), [28SE] CAPITAL ACCESS FOR MAIN STREET ACT CAPITOL PAGES see CONGRESS Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate Bills and resolutions CAPITOL POLICE see CONGRESS seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consid- Enact (see H.R. 5249), [6MY] CAPPS, LOIS (a Representative from California) eration (see H. Res. 1126), [2MR] CAPITAL PUNISHMENT related term(s) COURTS Bills and resolutions introduced House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- Bills and resolutions BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Iran: condemn execution of human rights activists (see establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] Res. 1496), [30JN] H. Res. 1068), [3FE] Developing countries: provide assistance to improve Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. CAPITO, SHELLEY MOORE (a Representative from the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see 2701), consideration (see H. Res. 1113), [25FE] West Virginia) H.R. 5268), [11MY] Labeling: encourage fruit and vegetable and commodity Appointments Diseases: modernize cancer research, increase access producers to display the American flag on labels Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- to preventative cancer services, and provide cancer of U.S.-grown products (see H. Res. 1558), [26JY] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages Bills and resolutions introduced 6224), [28SE] and increase availability of affordable new mortgages Dept. of HUD: improve safety and soundness of FHA Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by mortgage insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), [10MR] tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers [28SE]

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Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew national Business Conferences: Committee on Stand- of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), [25MY] ards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111– Res. 1066), [3FE] Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the 422), [26FE] ———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag CARIBBEAN AMERICANS efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Cen- Bills and resolutions earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] ter (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. ———support facility under development by the Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), 1160), [10MR] Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the Na- [26MY] Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. tional Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), [26JY] CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT Res. 1367), [18MY] Tariff: rechargeable ultracapacitor long life flashlights Bills and resolutions Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant (see H.R. 4763), [4MR] Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. visa category to include Haitians whose petition for Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- 5160), [28AP] a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and CARIBBEAN NATIONS or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Bills and resolutions [5FE] tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and Israel: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief [22MR] ideals (see H. Res. 1369), [18MY] to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- (see H. Res. 1277), [20AP] ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness (see H. Res. 1495), [30JN] continued focus on promotion of human rights in Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), Reports filed Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR] [26MY] Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- ———remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricul- Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable propriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. tural commodities and end travel restrictions (see cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- 1113) (H. Rept. 111–421), [25FE] H.R. 4645), [23FE] quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- Dept. of HHS: reimburse States through the National White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in 5006), [13AP] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), providing treatment for health conditions and ill- Messages [2MR] nesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- H.R. 4577), [3FE] Cuba’s Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Ci- structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain vilian Aircraft: President Obama, [23FE] (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- Proposed Constitution for the Virgin Islands: President Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] Obama, [2MR] Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children Motions Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- [30JN] adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- H.R. 4603), [4FE] extend period from which such contributions for re- sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1496) (H. Rept. 111–520), multilateral development banks to use the voice and 4783), [30NO] [30JN] influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such Reports filed institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) AVIA- Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- TION; MERCHANT MARINE INDUSTRY; RAIL- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ROADS; SHIPPING INDUSTRY; TRANSPORTATION; Rept. 111–660), [29NO] extend period from which such contributions for re- TRUCKING INDUSTRY Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Bills and resolutions lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) Business and industry: invest in and improve the U.S. 4783), [9MR] (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for eligibility of contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- Bills and resolutions certain third party logistics providers for participation tend period from which such contributions for relief Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1369), [18MY] in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), CARLSTADT, NJ program (see H.R. 5619), [28JN] consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] Bills and resolutions Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in respond- Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building: designate Haiti: encourage continuation and further expansion of ing to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. (see H.R. 5133), [22AP] sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian 5585), [23JN] municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] CARNAHAN, RUSS (a Representative from Missouri) National security: improve air cargo security (see H.R. ———establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti Bills and resolutions introduced 6275), [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see Public works: making supplemental appropriations for and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), H. Res. 1679), [29SE] investments in clean water projects and transpor- [25MY] Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set effi- tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] ———establish program for sending qualified and ciency standards for small-duct high-velocity air con- Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. available construction workers and equipment to as- ditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), 1366), [18MY] sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see [20JY] Ships and vessels: issue certificates of documentation H.R. 5171), [28AP] ———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise ———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator 4907), [22MR] trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Drugs: provide grants for treatment of methamphet- [15DE] Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. amine abuse (see H.R. 5678), [1JY] Taxation: provide an incentive to encourage the re- 4952), [25MR] GSA: provide for the training of Federal building per- placement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars ———express condolences and support to citizens in sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] 5478), [8JN] commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead Transportation: improve national freight transportation vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), international community in reversing renewable nat- system by leveraging investments and promoting [27JA] ural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- ———express condolences and support to citizens in [25MR] merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts Public Works and Economic Development Act: allow Reports filed (see H. Res. 1021), [20JA] non-debt financing for for-profit companies in busi- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act: Committee on the ———provide customs support services (see H.R. ness incubators (see H.R. 5871), [27JY] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 233) (H. Rept. 111–669), 5160), [28AP] Tariff: work boots for men (see H.R. 6479), [2DE] [30NO] ———support efforts to address the crisis faced by ———work boots for women (see H.R. 6480), [2DE] Tribute to Freight Rail Industry: Committee on Trans- Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. ———work footwear for men (see H.R. 6475), [2DE] portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1366) Res. 1159), [10MR] ———work footwear for men covering the ankle (see (H. Rept. 111–542), [15JY] ———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry H.R. 6478), [2DE] CARIB NEWS FOUNDATION for contributions made in response to earthquake ———work footwear for women (see H.R. 6476), Reports filed relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), [29AP] [2DE] Investigation Into Officially Connected Travel of House ———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- ———work footwear for women covering the ankle Members To Attend Carib News Foundation Multi- ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath (see H.R. 6477), [2DE]

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Transportation: optimize transportation through efficient of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. Reports filed operations and maintenance programs (see H.R. Res. 100), [29NO] Consideration of H.R. 3726, Provisions: Committee on 6247), [29SE] Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111–401), U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in respond- [26JA] security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] ing to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) CARNEY, CHRISTOPHER P. (a Representative from 5585), [23JN] (H.R. 3726) (H. Rept. 111–393), [12JA] Pennsylvania) Taxation: exempt survivor benefit annuity plan pay- CASTOR, KATHY (a Representative from Florida) Appointments ments from the individual alternative minimum tax Bills and resolutions introduced John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] (see H.R. 5529), [15JN] Gulf of Mexico: establish programs to aid in recovery ———make employers of spouses of military per- Bills and resolutions introduced of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deep- sonnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see Armed Forces: tribute to the 28th Infantry Division water Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of H.R. 4764), [4MR] (see H. Con. Res. 283), [27MY] the Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] CARVILL, FRANK T. Medicare/Medicaid: provide supplemental payments to Dept. of Homeland Security: recognize and honor em- Bills and resolutions ployees who lost their lives in the line of duty (see Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal nursing facilities serving beneficiaries and ensure H. Res. 1394), [25MY] Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, adequate payment levels for services (see H.R. ———review and evaluate grants management and NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), [22AP] 5457), [28MY] oversight practices of FEMA (see H.R. 5573), CARY, MS National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see [22JN] Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1503), [1JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a toll-free hotline Spencer Byrd Powers Jr., Post Office: designate (see Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, to assist and provide training to mental health profes- H.R. 5728), [13JY] leasing, and related activities in certain areas off sionals at institutions of higher learning (see H.R. CASA GRANDE RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT of Florida (see H.R. 5358), [20MY] 5385), [25MY] BOUNDARY MODIFICATION ACT CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA (ORGANIZATION) Law enforcement officers: waive annuity buyback re- Reports filed Bills and resolutions quirement under the Federal Employees Retirement Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Anniversary (see H. Res. 1621), [15SE] Service for officers involuntary called or retained (H.R. 5110) (H. Rept. 111–598), [16SE] CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK on active duty (see H.R. 6319), [29SE] CASE, LARRY Bills and resolutions Taxation: provide a credit for taxpayers with long- Bills and resolutions Education: recognize goals and honor contributions of term care needs (see H.R. 5491), [9JN] Tribute (see H. Res. 1383), [20MY] Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), [13JA] Terrorism: enhance the integrity of U.S. against the CASSIDY, BILL (a Representative from Louisiana) CEDAR PARK, TX threat of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), [15JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Appropriations: require Congress to establish a search- Bills and resolutions CAROLINE COUNTY, VA able database on a public Internet site for congres- Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Bills and resolutions sional earmarks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] Building: designate (see H.R. 5584), [23JN] GSA: extend to private property owners and managers Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety CELL PHONE EARLY TERMINATION FEE, in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), TRANSPARENCY, AND FAIRNESS (ETF) ACT for leasing of space for Federal Government use [14JN] Bills and resolutions given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. Enact (see H.R. 5583), [23JN] 5713), [13JY] 1072), [4FE] CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS (ORGANIZATION) CARRION, JUAN G. National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] Tribute (see H. Res. 1078), [5FE] Taxation: ensure oil production excise tax will continue Lieutenant Juan G. Carrion Post Office Building, CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS related term(s) NA- to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by Robstown, TX: designate (see H.R. 5912), [28JY] TIONAL CEMETERIES CARSON, ANDRE´ (a Representative from Indiana) current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] Motions Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a me- Armed Forces: expand matters covered by Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal morial marker to honor the memory of the members preseparation counseling (see H.R. 5049), [15AP] Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] of the Army’s 24th Infantry Division who have re- Dept. of Education: award grants to establish, expand, CASTLE, MICHAEL N. (a Representative from Dela- ceived the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), or support an existing school-based mentoring pro- ware) [26JA] gram to assist at-risk middle school students with Bills and resolutions introduced ———require reports on management (see H.R. 6496), transition to high school (see H.R. 5753), [15JY] Children and youth: provide grants to State educational [7DE] (see H.R. 6503), [8DE] Diseases: expand and intensify programs of research agencies in order to provide subgrants to eligible Courts: limit relief available to persons who have been and related activities regarding the population of local entities to promote financial education to stu- unconstitutionally prohibited from protesting at mili- older individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see dents in the classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] tary and other funerals (see H.R. 5365), [20MY] H. Res. 1100), [23FE] Dept. of the Interior: establish the Delaware River Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase and provide for Evansville, IN: anniversary of Old National Bank (see Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] an annual adjustment of the amounts of assistance H. Res. 1201), [19MR] Electric power: extend credits related to the production payable for veterans’ funeral and burial expenses Liuzzo, Viola: tribute (see H. Res. 1214), [24MR] of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 5521), (see H.R. 6054), [30JY] Senior citizens: include information on HIV in certain [14JN] ———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and disease prevention and health promotion services Federal employees: extend post-employment restrictions provide a plot allowance for spouses and children (see H.R. 4657), [23FE] on certain executive and legislative branch officers of certain veterans who are buried in State ceme- Veterans: express appreciation for the service of Mus- and employees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] teries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] lim American veterans (see H. Res. 1758), [9DE] Health: support regenerative medicine through research ———inter in national cemeteries individuals who sup- CARTER, JOHN R. (a Representative from Texas) funding and commercial development of regenerative ported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Con- Appointments products and develop a regulatory environment that flict era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] enables rapid approval of safe and effective products Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] cies: making appropriations for military construction Immigration: discontinue granting visas to nationals Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] and deny admission to officials from a country that wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident ———making appropriations for military construction denies or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens (see H. Con. Res. 319), [22SE] and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of ordered to leave the the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), [30JY] ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, Intelligence services: establish congressional commit- Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed tees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities (see H. Res. 1782), [21DE] or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or H. Con. Res. 299), [21JY] ———making appropriations for military construction in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] Railroads: make the Northeast Corridor eligible for and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office high-speed rail corridor development grants (see (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] Building, Cedar Park, TX: designate (see H.R. 5584), H.R. 4838), [12MR] Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for [23JN] Small business: provide tax relief, ease regulatory bur- optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule relating to ‘‘Health den, and provide expanded access to credit (see H.R. Life Insurance (see H.R. 4821), [11MR] Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio 5554), [17JN] New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection CASTLE NUGENT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE International Memorial Museum and Educational and Affordable Care Act’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), [9DE] ESTABLISHMENT ACT Center (see H.R. 5701), [1JY] EPA: disapprove rule relative to national emission Bills and resolutions Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedica- standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Port- Enact (H.R. 3726): consideration (see H. Res. 1038), tion in support of those who have sacrificed their land cement manufacturing industry and standards [26JA] lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), [1JY]

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Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow formed of proposals and has the opportunity to par- Reports filed the families and friends of fallen members of the ticipate in their development prior to adoption (see Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace H.R. 4918), [23MR] duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] ———establish terms and conditions for carrying out Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on ‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), [30JY] Veterans: require the questionnaire used in taking the 111–429), [9MR] Veterans: expand burial benefits for certain homeless decennial census to include an inquiry on an individ- CENTRAL FALLS, RI veterans (see H.R. 6042), [30JY] ual’s status as a veteran, spouse of a veteran, or Bills and resolutions ———expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- dependent of a veteran (see H.R. 5517), [10JN] Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary teries to certain Reserve component members and CENSUS AWARENESS MONTH (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- Bills and resolutions CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] Designate (see H. Res. 1096), [23FE] Bills and resolutions ———provide Government headstones and markers at CENSUS BUREAU see BUREAU OF THE CENSUS Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost private cemeteries for certain veterans (see H.R. CENTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ASSURANCE for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), 5937), [29JY] AND SECURITY [13JA] Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- Bills and resolutions Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] [13AP] H.R. 5161), [28AP] Motions CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PRE- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- ———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consid- VENTION eration (see H. Res. 1105), [24FE] (see H. Res. cies: making appropriations for military construction Bills and resolutions and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] 1113), [25FE] American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals ———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consid- Reports filed (see H. Res. 1690), [29SE] Bereaved Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act: Committee eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1674), Birth defects: establish and implement a prevention, [29SE] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. risk reduction, and public awareness program (see Rept. 111–672), [7DE] ———require the intelligence community to provide H.R. 5462), [28MY] the Dept. of Defense information that indicates in- Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for certain require- volvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations ments relative to immunization of veterans (see H.R. terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), [4MR] for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: 5516), [10JN] Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Rept. 111–570), [27JY] programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, 1155), [10MR] Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- ———establish research advisory committee and pro- visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) vide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- Motions (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, ———expand and intensify programs of research and 2701), [26FE], [29SE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related related activities regarding the population of older Reports filed Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see H. Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) Res. 1100), [23FE] propriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] ———improve diagnosis and treatment and promote 1105) (H. Rept. 111–419), [24FE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1113) cies Appropriations for Military Construction and disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] (H. Rept. 111–421), [25FE] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations National STD Awareness Month: support goals and Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, In- (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1250), [14AP] telligence Services Appropriations: Committee on CENSUS Reports filed Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), Bills and resolutions Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- [29SE] Bureau of the Census: provide for a 5-year term of ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce CENTRAL ROCKIES LAND EXCHANGE AND NA- office for the Director of the Census and provide (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] TIONAL PARK SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT for authority and duties of the Director and Deputy Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- ACT Director of the Census (see H.R. 4945), [25MR] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions ———rescind certain appropriations and reduce the 111–633), [28SE] Enact (see H.R. 5059), [15AP] Federal budget deficit (see H.R. 6096), [10AU] Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee CENTREVILLE, VA Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Bills and resolutions 1096), [23FE] Rept. 111–631), [28SE] Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building: des- Crime: preclude individuals who have a pending charge CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERV- ignate (see H.R. 6392), [29SE] or have been convicted of a crime from serving ICES CERTIFIED NURSES DAY as enumerators for collection of data (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions 4484), [21JA] Dept. of HHS: transmit to House of Representatives Observance (see H. Res. 1158), [10MR] Government regulations: clarify instances in which the documents, records, or communications relative to CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH term ‘‘census’’ may appear on mailable matter (see Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding Bills and resolutions H.R. 5148), [27AP] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1011), [13JA] ———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail Res. 1561), [27JY] CESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY practices (see H.R. 4621), [9FE] Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment and promote Bills and resolutions House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial Designate (see H. Res. 1524), [15JY] an apportionment of Representatives and require disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] such redistricting be conducted by independent com- Medicare: clarify policy relative to physician super- CHAFFETZ, JASON (a Representative from Utah) missions (see H.R. 5596), [24JN] vision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see Bills and resolutions introduced Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be con- H.R. 6376), [29SE] Census: preclude individuals who have a pending sidered rural areas (see H.R. 5881), [27JY] Reports filed charge or have been convicted of a crime from serv- Native Americans: recognize importance and signifi- Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- ing as enumerators for collection of data (see H.R. cance of 2010 Census and encourage each Native ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding 4484), [21JA] American community to name an elder to be the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal features first member of that community to answer the 2010 mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. of the electric system to the South Utah Valley Elec- Census (see H. Res. 1086), [22FE] 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] tric Service District (see H.R. 6271), [29SE] Population: encourage individuals to participate in the CENTRAL AMERICA ———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete Bills and resolutions Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, count (see H. Res. 1096), [23FE] Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified ———require the questionnaire used in taking the de- port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY] cennial census and American Community Survey to Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal District of Columbia: disapprove action of the District include a statement regarding certain response re- relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), [18MR] of Columbia Council in approving legislation to quirements (see H.R. 5046), [15AP] Hurricanes: mourn loss of life and support people af- allow same-sex marriage (see H.J. Res. 72), [26JA] States: carry out congressional redistricting in accord- fected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), ———disapprove legalization of marijuana for medical ance with a process under which the public is in- [22JN] treatment (see H.J. Res. 93), [23JN]

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———prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any tend period from which such contributions for relief CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECRE- same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), ATION AREA BOUNDARY STUDY ACT be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] Reports filed 4430), [13JA] FDIC: fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Federal employees: make persons having seriously de- (see H.R. 6398), [15NO] (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), [16SE] linquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment Health: national policy to provide health care and re- CHAVEZ, CESAR E. (see H.R. 4735), [3MR] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see Bills and resolutions Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution H.R. 5073), [20AP] Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), and citation of scientific research in connection with Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations [15JY] foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] CHECK THE DEBT ACT [23MR] International Emergency Economic Powers Act: estab- Bills and resolutions Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of lish certain procedures with respect to blocking prop- Enact (see H.R. 5497), [9JN] Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac erty of charities (see H.R. 6532), [16DE] CHEMICAL WEAPONS related term(s) WEAPONS during any period that such entities are in con- Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal Bills and resolutions servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] Iran: prevent import or export of materials, equipment, House Rules: increase openness and transparency in National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biologi- the annual appropriations process relative to ear- Res. 1219), [25MR] cal, chemical, missile, or conventional arms pro- marks (see H. Res. 1221), [25MR] Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with grams (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] Immigration: support credible and effective policies Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), [15JN] National security: improve efforts to prevent, deter, which welcome lawful immigrants and non- Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover immigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] H. Res. 1026), [21JA] Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- Members of Congress: disclose delinquent tax liability, Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons require an ethics inquiry, and garnish wages of a (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] Member with Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] Reports filed [16SE] WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee National Archives and Records Administration: prohibit ———allow a tax credit for charitable contributions (see H.R. 4702), [25FE] on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. from making grants to preserve or publish non-Fed- Rept. 111–659), [18NO] eral records (see H.R. 5865), [27JY] ———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable con- OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal tributions of apparently wholesome food (see H.R. CHEMICALS Bills and resolutions Pilot Program (see H.R. 5535), [16JN] 6263), [29SE] Postal Service: grant authority to implement up to 12 ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish non-mail delivery days each fiscal year (see H.R. nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- 5919), [29JY] ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), H. Res. 1550), [22JY] [28MY] [30JY] ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in Motions nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- commerce of children’s food and beverage containers NOAA: establish education and watershed programs ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] which advance environmental literacy, including pre- Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] Dept. of Defense: establish medical surveillance system paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate Motions identifying Armed Forces members exposed to change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and [19MR] table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE extend period from which such contributions for re- levels (see H.R. 4477), [20JA] Bills and resolutions lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. Dept. of Education: make grants to State and local Taxation: require certain tax-exempt entities, including 4783), [30NO] educational agencies for abatement, removal, and in- business leagues and chambers of commerce, dis- Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- terim controls of polychlorinated biphenyls in public close sources and amounts of contributions (see H.R. ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] school facilities (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] 4605), [4FE] Reports filed Dept. of Homeland Security: extend the chemical facil- CHANDLER, BEN (a Representative from Kentucky) Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: ity security program (see H.R. 5186), [29AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain Taxation: exempt the natural aging process in the deter- Rept. 111–660), [29NO] veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL mination of the production period for distilled spirits Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, (see H.R. 6238), [28SE] (see H.R. 4873), [17MR] American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: ———furnish hospital care, medical services, and CHANEY, JAMES Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. nursing home care to veterans who were stationed Reports filed Rept. 111–497), [26MY] at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- ———provide for continued provision of health care son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- services to certain veterans who were exposed to structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. sodium dichromate while serving at or near water [22FE] 111–556), [22JY] injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), CHARITIES related term(s) NONPROFIT ORGANIZA- Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate [15SE] TIONS; TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found Bills and resolutions ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules in drinking water to determine whether they are en- Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to H. Res. 1621), [15SE] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- [5MY] promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- [20JY] cational agencies participating in the school lunch CHARTER SCHOOL TRANSPARENCY AND AC- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and program to donate any excess food to local food COUNTABILITY ACT proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] Bills and resolutions spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. Drugs: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and Enact (see H.R. 5488), [9JN] 6119), [14SE] health care providers to donate prescription medica- CHATHAM COUNTY, NC Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environ- tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions Bills and resolutions ment are protected from risks of chemical exposure for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), Courts: honor historic and community significance of (see H.R. 5820), [22JY] [29AP] the Chatham County Courthouse and express condo- ———prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- lences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. extend period from which such contributions for re- H. Res. 1274), [20AP] 5643), [30JN] lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. Pittsboro, NC: honor historic and community signifi- ———reduce emissions of formaldehyde from com- 4783), [9MR] cance of Chatham County Courthouse and express posite wood products (see H.R. 4805), [10MR] ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable condolences for the fire damage sustained by the Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), [18MY] materials program and amend the National Materials

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Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see Corps of Engineers: take action on the Chicago water- Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and H.R. 6160), [22SE] way system to prevent migration of bighead and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see H. Res. Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, silver carps into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), 1633), [16SE] or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine [20JA] al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] John G. Shedd Aquarium: anniversary and anniversary of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see Roads and highways: establish minimum standards for of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see H. Res. 1354), H. Res. 1596), [30JY] engineered glass beads used in reflective markings [12MY] Alcoholic beverages: provide for programs and activi- (see H.R. 5245), [6MY] Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg ties with respect to the prevention of underage drink- Taxation: eliminate drawback fee on manufacture or School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), [12JA] ing (see H.R. 6241), [29SE] production of certain distilled spirits used in non- Steve Goodman Post Office Building: designate (see American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: reserve beverage products (see H.R. 4610), [4FE] H.R. 4861), [16MR] funds for payments to the Dept. of the Interior Bu- Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men: tribute reau of Indian Education for Indian children (see and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe to Englewood Campus (see H. Res. 1414), [28MY] H.R. 4475), [20JA] drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (HOCKEY TEAM) Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program Bills and resolutions disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1439), [14JN] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Reports filed CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee ACT on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. Bills and resolutions lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans Rept. 111–524), [1JY] Children and youth: determine extent to which reports program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on [22MR] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products H.R. 6498), [7DE] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) ———examine and improve the child welfare work- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] force (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: Education: develop undergraduate and graduate cur- (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] Armed Forces: design, produce, and present a Gold Committee on Science and Technology (House) ricula on child abuse and neglect, forensic interview Medal of Remembrance to the children of members (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] training programs, and regional training centers for who die while serving on active duty in support CHEMUNG COUNTY, NY State and local child protection professionals (see of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), Bills and resolutions H.R. 5847), [22JY] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study [18NO] CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER MONTH to evaluate significance of Newtown Battlefield and ———protect child custody arrangements for parents Bills and resolutions who are members deployed in support of a contin- suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the Na- Designate (see H. Res. 1313), [29AP] tional Park System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] gency operation (see H.R. 4469), [19JA] CHILD NUTRITION ACT ———recognize dependent children of members serv- CHEN GUANGCHENG Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ing on active duty or who have served on active Dept. of Agriculture: provide commodity assistance to China: call for release of Chen Guangcheng and his duty through the presentation of an official lapel States participating in the school breakfast program relatives from house arrest and cease persecuting button (see H.R. 5333), [18MY] (see H.R. 4638), [22FE] and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to Food: provide plant-based commodities under the supporters (see H. Res. 1650), [22SE] support expansion and development of mentoring school lunch program and the school breakfast pro- programs (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), CHEONAN (vessel) gram (see H.R. 4870), [17MR] Bills and resolutions [5MY] Schools: establish Healthy Habits School Challenge Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Program to reduce childhood obesity by recognizing those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and soli- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, schools promoting good nutrition and physical activ- darity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic school construction and renovation, and other edu- ity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] incident (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] ———require educational agencies participating in cer- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST LAND CON- tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to ative to health care reform, student loan reform, SOLIDATION ACT require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- school construction and renovation, and other edu- Bills and resolutions tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] Enact (see H.R. 4658), [23FE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. CHILD SAFETY, CARE, AND EDUCATION CON- Res. 1203), [20MR] CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL DEVELOP- TINUITY ACT ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- MENT ACT ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Enact (see H.R. 5240), [6MY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Commission: extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] CHILD WELFARE WORKFORCE STUDY ACT cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL NATIONAL Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), HISTORICAL PARK COMMISSION CHILDERS, TRAVIS W. (a Representative from Mis- [1JY] Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] sissippi) Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby CHESSANI, JEFFREY Appointments Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership Board (see H. Con. Res. 247), [4MR] Bills and resolutions Case, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 1383), [20MY] Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who of Trustees, [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), CHETCO RIVER PROTECTION ACT Dept. of Agriculture: settle claims arising from the failure of the Natural Resources Conservation Serv- [13JA] Bills and resolutions Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish ice to carry out the Houlka Creek Watershed Project Enact (see H.R. 5526), [15JN] and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- in Mississippi (see H.R. 4822), [11MR] CHEYNEY, PA tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), [28MY] Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. [28AP] Office: designate (see H.R. 4547), [27JA] 1313), [29AP] CHIARI MALFORMATION AWARENESS DAY Immigration: render inadmissible to the U.S. aliens Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School Bills and resolutions who have been convicted of a sex offense against Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] a minor (see H.R. 6242), [29SE] recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and CHIARI MALFORMATION AWARENESS MONTH CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH physical activity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] Designate (see H. Res. 1679), [29SE] H. Res. 1679), [29SE] CHICAGO, IL CHILDREN AND YOUTH related term(s) COLLEGES Children’s Book Week: support goals and ideals (see Bills and resolutions AND UNIVERSITIES; EDUCATION; FAMILIES AND H. Res. 1333), [6MY] Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. DOMESTIC RELATIONS; SCHOOLS; TOYS Congressional Art Competition: celebrate anniversary Res. 1439), [14JN] Bills and resolutions and commend winners (see H. Res. 1453), [17JN] Chicago Harbor: deauthorize a portion of the naviga- Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed tion project under the jurisdiction of the Corps of fully informed relative to pain experienced by the material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] unborn child (see H.R. 5276), [11MY] [4MR]

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———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in at-risk middle school students with transition to high Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain commerce of children’s food and beverage containers school (see H.R. 5753), [15JY] Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] ———award grants to improve access to, sharing of, quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in and use of, education data to improve student out- ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, comes (see H.R. 5024), [14AP] legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] ———award grants to State educational agencies for adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and activities designed to integrate engineering education H.R. 4603), [4FE] increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking into K–12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of ———make emergency preparedness planning and im- of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] engineering education (see H.R. 4709), [25FE] plementation grants to local educational agencies in ———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person ———carry out a grant program on how the camp areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act experience promotes physical activity and healthy health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] while a juvenile (see H.R. 6137), [15SE] lifestyles among children, reduces summer learning Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice ———protect children from registered sex offenders loss, and promotes academic achievement (see H.R. and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a pub- (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] 5963), [29JY] lic awareness campaign noting the link between ———protect youth from exploitation by adults using ———create a demonstration project to fund additional dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] secondary school counselors in certain troubled 5091), [21AP] ———provide penalties for transporting minors in for- schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic eign commerce for the purposes of female genital [1JY] minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), mutilation (see H.R. 5137), [26AP] ———establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ pro- [23JN] Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- gram (see H.R. 5079), [20AP] ———establish demonstration program to partner non- cational agencies participating in the school lunch ———establish a pilot program that utilizes commu- profit organizations with juvenile justice agencies to program to donate any excess food to local food nity, innovation, and technology to improve physical monitor juvenile facilities and provide families with banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] fitness education and curriculum in elementary increased positive engagement (see H.R. 6361), ———assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to schools and secondary schools (see H.R. 5946), [29SE] implement farm to school programs that improve [29JY] ———establish guidelines to prevent and address oc- access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and currences of bullying, provide grants to States for 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Ac- ———award grants for projects that leverage commu- [28MY] countability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), nity resources and support student access to physical ———increase percentage of Federal education tax [17DE] activity, nutrition education, and nutritious food dur- dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] ———establish public-private Meth Project Prevention ing school (see H.R. 5430), [27MY] ———make grants to promote the education of preg- Campaign Grant Program (see H.R. 5916), [28JY] ———award grants to, or enter into cooperative agree- nant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), [28JY] Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and ments with States to carry out comprehensive and ———make grants to State and local educational agen- provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps innovative strategies to end childhood hunger (see cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls model (see H.R. 5376), [25MY] H.R. 5480), [8JN] of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] for connecting children and families with the out- of processed food served each day under the school ———provide grants to State educational agencies and doors (see H.R. 6426), [18NO] breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program to im- [14JY] tary and secondary computer science education (see prove traffic safety of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), ———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh H.R. 5929), [29JY] [29JY] fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- ———provide low-income students with access to Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow transfer of educational tions by giving certain States the option of receiving early education programs that promote school readi- assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assist- grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] ness, address achievement gap for English-language ance Program to certain dependents for special edu- ———create a local food credit program to assist learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. cation (see H.R. 6513), [9DE] schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers 6435), [18NO] ———establish child-care centers for children of vet- (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] ———provide professional development for elemen- ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- tary school principals in early childhood education erans receiving treatment and other individuals (see gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school and development (see H.R. 6302), [29SE] H.R. 4656), [23FE] children on weekends and extended school holidays ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program ———extend age of eligibility of dependent children during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] payments to eligible local educational agencies with- for receipt of transferred educational assistance under ———issue guidance to school food authorities on in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see indirect costs (see H.R. 5202), [4MY] ———strengthen student achievement and graduation H.R. 5737), [14JY] ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, ———extend time period for Armed Forces members care food program conditional on criminal back- and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see to transfer educational assistance to a dependent ground checks for child care staff members (see H.R. 6229), [28SE] child under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- H.R. 6469), [1DE] Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national sistance Program (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] ———promote health and wellness in child care (see or regional instructional programs for low-income ———extend time period in which an individual may H.R. 5431), [27MY] youth under the Community Services Block Grant transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 Educational Assist- ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- Program (see H.R. 4480), [20JA] ance benefits to dependents (see H.R. 6336), [29SE] pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. ———carry out programs to provide youth in racial ———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and 4638), [22FE] or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the provide a plot allowance for spouses and children ———require milk served in school lunch programs information and skills needed to reduce teenage of certain veterans who are buried in State ceme- be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] teries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, ———conduct programs to screen adolescents, and ———provide certain abused dependents of veterans and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding with health care (see H.R. 6466), [1DE] (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] disorders (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] ———provide housing loan benefits for children of Dept. of Defense: cover a larger share of expenses ———enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing Armed Forces members and veterans who die from under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program public awareness of risks and dangers associated service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), in the case of a State program during its first three with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), [15MR] years of operation (see H.R. 4843), [15MR] [22FE] ———take into account each child a veteran has when Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– ———make grants to eligible local educational agen- determining the veteran’s financial status when re- 12 educational grant programs and the requirements cies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in public ceiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5335), 4465), [19JA] payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] [18MY] Developing countries: protect girls through prevention ———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. ———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), [14DE] 1641), [22SE] evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see ———provide assistance to improve the health of ———assure comparability of opportunity for educa- H.R. 5807), [21JY] newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), tionally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5071), ———provide a comprehensive approach to preventing [11MY] [20AP] and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] Disasters: provide child safety, care, and education con- ———award grants to eligible entities to establish or ———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan tinuity in the event of a Presidentially declared dis- expand linked learning pathways and a system of Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] aster (see H.R. 5240), [6MY] pathways (see H.R. 6174), [22SE] ———renew authority to approve demonstration ———take actions to address the needs of children ———award grants to establish, expand, or support projects designed to test innovative strategies in State and families who are victims of a major disaster an existing school-based mentoring program to assist child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), [16SE] (see H.R. 4478), [20JA]

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Diseases: establish research advisory committee and ———examine and improve the child welfare work- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- provide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- force (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), [15AP] ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] ———provide grants and assistance to improve serv- Families and domestic relations: establish and expand (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ices for individuals with autism and their families programs using multiple networks to recruit and train Hebron, KY: commend North Pointe Elementary for and expand the number of University Centers for foster and adoptive parents and provide support to project to select the firefly as the National Inverte- Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education foster children and their families (see H.R. 5830), brate (see H. Res. 1753), [7DE] (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] [22JY] Homeless Assistance Act: provide education for home- ———provide grants to schools for the development ———prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care less children and youths (see H.R. 5285), [12MY] of asthma management plans and the purchase of placements based on sexual orientation, gender iden- Human rights: combat international violence against asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see tification, or marital status of any prospective parent women and girls (see H.R. 4594), [4FE] H.R. 4836), [12MR] or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), [10MR] Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee ———recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), [29AP] participants (see H. Res. 1494), [30JN] development of children, support responsible father- Immigration: modify age requirements for adopted Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- hood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers alien children and harmonize adoptions between structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389), Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention coun- tion of instructional leadership standards into State- [25MY] tries (see H.R. 5532), [15JN] level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. ———require restrooms in public buildings be ———provide for adjustment of status for certain 5172), [28AP] equipped with baby changing facilities (see H.R. long-term conditional residents (see H.R. 6438), ———develop State statistical literacy plans and make 4534), [27JA] [18NO] grants for statistics-related teacher professional de- ———strengthen families’ engagement in the edu- ———provide for nonimmigrant visas for certain velopment and statistics education improvement (see cation of their children (see H.R. 5211), [5MY] aliens whose petitions or applications are pending ———strengthen juvenile and family courts (see H.R. H.R. 6355), [29SE] or who have not received immigrant visas (see H.R. 4446), [13JA] ———develop undergraduate and graduate curricula on FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on pack- 5880), [27JY] child abuse and neglect, forensic interview training aging of certain baby monitors warning that signals ———render inadmissible to the U.S. aliens who have programs, and regional training centers for State and may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. been convicted of a sex offense against a minor local child protection professionals (see H.R. 5847), 6463), [1DE] (see H.R. 6242), [29SE] [22JY] Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible ———ensure schools have physical education pro- and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see grams that meet minimum requirements for physical [25MY] H.R. 5206), [4MY] education (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] Federal employees: extend eligibility for coverage ———increase maximum age for children eligible for ———establish a national leadership initiative to pro- under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Pro- medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA mote and coordinate knowledge utilization in edu- gram to certain adult dependents of Federal employ- programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] cation to increase student achievement (see H.R. ees and annuitants (see H.R. 5179), [29AP] (see International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- 6563), [21DE] H.R. 5200), [4MY] ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] ———establish a program that enables college-bound ———make stillborn children eligible for optional cov- Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to have erage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction greater choices among institutions of higher edu- (see H.R. 4821), [11MR] for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- cation (see H.R. 4526), [27JA] Firearms: limit possession, sale, and other disposition cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] ———improve foreign language instruction (see H.R. by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see 6036), [30JY] against children (see H.R. 4727), [2MR] H. Res. 1541), [20JY] ———improve teacher quality (see H.R. 5336), First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reau- [18MY] ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of thorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] ———include geography in certain education reform clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a proposals, provide funding for geography education, in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. and enhance geography teacher training (see H. Res. Food: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 6258), 4986), [25MR] 1341), [6MY] [29SE] Law enforcement: determine extent to which reports ———provide children in foster care with school sta- ———provide children from underserved areas with of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- bility and equal access to educational opportunities better access to meals served through the summer bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on (see H.R. 5817), [22JY] food service program for children and certain child the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see ———provide financial assistance to local educational care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR] H.R. 6498), [7DE] agencies that educate alien children admitted to the ———provide plant-based commodities under the ———improve efforts to reduce gang activity and vio- U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associated school lunch program and the school breakfast pro- lent crime (see H.R. 5969), [29JY] States (see H.R. 4695), [25FE] gram (see H.R. 4870), [17MR] ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- ———provide grants to State educational agencies in ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. ers intending to travel internationally (see H.R. order to provide subgrants to eligible local entities 5504), [10JN] 6266), [29SE] to promote financial education to students in the ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] ers intending to travel internationally, provide notice ———provide incentives to implement reforms and Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- to promote quality and universal basic education (see by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), [26AP] dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps H.R. 5117), [22AP] Mathematics Awareness Month: support goals and ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), ideals (see H. Res. 1263), [15AP] (see H. Res. ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] [29SE] 1270), [16AP] Fraternal organizations: commemorate national partner- ———recognize achievements of high school grad- Medicaid: improve and protect rehabilitative and case ship between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi uating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies management services to improve the health and wel- and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers in post-secondary institutions, and support commu- fare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see Big Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] nity engagement (see H. Res. 1443), [15JN] Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals H.R. 4787), [9MR] ———support academically-based social studies cur- (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, riculum standards for elementary and secondary edu- Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals establish a data-mining system and biometric tech- cation public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), (see H. Res. 1240), [13AP] nology program, and support GAO study on Medi- [30JY] Haiti: support efforts to address the crisis faced by care administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), ———support high-achieving, educationally disadvan- Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. [15AP] taged elementary school students in high-need local Res. 1159), [10MR] Mother’s Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] Health: expand access to preventive health care serv- 1295), [22AP] ———tribute to special education teachers (see H. ices that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- Con. Res. 284), [8JN] the number of abortions, and improve access to matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniver- women’s health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] [15JN] sary (see H. Con. Res. 329), [16NO] ———promote minimum State requirements for pre- National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see Elementary and Secondary Education Act: modify cer- vention and treatment of concussions caused by par- H. Res. 1648), [22SE] tain provisions concerning charter schools (see H.R. ticipation in school sports (see H.R. 6172), [22SE] National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals 6004), [30JY] ———provide for coverage of medically necessary (see H. Res. 1648), [22SE] Employment: create and encourage the creation of jobs food under Federal health programs and private National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] health insurance (see H.R. 4926), [24MR] Res. 1131), [2MR]

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National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. port World Fit program promoting physical fitness Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see Res. 1033), [21JA] to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] H. Res. 1058), [2FE] National Charter Schools Week: support goals and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1149), [9MR] visions that prohibit preexisting condition exclusions ideals (see H. Res. 1664), [28SE] National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals or other discrimination based on health status for States: require States to take certain additional steps and ideals (see H. Res. 1293), [22AP] children (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] to assist foster children in making the transition to National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- independent living (see H.R. 6193), [23SE] Res. 1313), [29AP] hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money Taxation: allow a credit for birth mothers whose chil- National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four dren are adopted (see H.R. 5251), [6MY] Res. 1219), [25MR] Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] ———allow a credit for infant formula rebates paid National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate Product safety: ban the sale, manufacture, distribution, under WIC (see H.R. 6159), [22SE] (see H. Res. 1154), [9MR] and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs (see ———allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for ele- National Commission on Children and Disasters: reau- H.R. 5386), [25MY] mentary and secondary school students (see H.R. thorize and extend the final report deadline (see H.R. ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in 5261), [11MY] 5266), [11MY] commerce of children’s products containing exces- ———allow a refundable credit for tuition expenses National Computer Science Education Week: designate sive cadmium, chromium, barium, or antimony (see incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] H.R. 5920), [29JY] in attending public or private elementary or sec- National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate ———require inclusion of warning labels on Internet ondary school (see H.R. 5060), [15AP] (see H. Res. 1603), [30JY] and catalogue advertising of certain toys and games ———expand incentives for education (see H.R. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] 5078), [20AP] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special nated approach to improving maternal and infant and use funds to establish child care, global health Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), [22AP] determination of the limit on assistance under the ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, National Drug Facts Week: recognize importance (see Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program increase limits on small business expensing of cer- H. Res. 1678), [29SE] (see H.R. 5938), [29JY] tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] Res. 1655), [23SE] sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), 1339), [6MY] 1111), [25FE] [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. ———modify the dependent care tax credit and extend (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] 1430), [10JN] and increase the additional standard deduction for National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: State and local real property taxes (see H.R. 5075), goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), [17JN] include bullying and harassment prevention programs [20AP] National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), (see H.R. 5184), [29AP] ———provide additional protections for recipients of [24MR] School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit National Missing Children’s Day: observance (see H. 1091), [22FE] (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] Res. 1325), [4MY] Schools: end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. ———provide for tax preferred savings accounts for National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals 5628), [29JN] individuals under age 26 (see H.R. 6321), [29SE] ———enhance credit program for charter schools ———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for (see H. Res. 1780), [17DE] through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), [11MY] National Remote Teacher Corps: establish (see H.R. ———enhance safety of elementary and secondary ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- 5399), [25MY] schools (see H.R. 6063), [30JY] rity number in order to claim the refundable portion National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle ———improve measures of adequate yearly progress of the child tax credit (see H.R. 4528), [27JA] GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), [18MY] and implement sanctions for schools that do not Telecommunications: provide vouchers for broadband National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] service to students, increase access to advanced serv- and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] ———improve safety (see H.R. 6362), [29SE] ices for community colleges and head start programs, National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. ———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and establish discounted electronic books pilot pro- Res. 1029), [21JA] and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consideration (see gram (see H.R. 4619), [9FE] National School Lunch Act: improve purchase and H. Res. 1126), [2MR] U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and processing of healthful commodities for use in ———raise awareness of school pushout, reform dis- security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] school meal programs (see H.R. 4607), [4FE] ciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper be- U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose ———promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren havior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies environments (see H. Res. 1777), [17DE] Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of (see H.R. 5090), [21AP] ———recognize school resource officers and their role families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] ———reduce stigma associated with unpaid meal fees in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- (see H.R. 5167), [28AP] (see H. Res. 1554), [22JY] tives and related Millennium Development Goals, National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. ———require criminal background checks for school and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- Res. 1645), [22SE] employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] cation, human rights, and global health initiatives National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see ———require educational agencies participating in cer- (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] H. Res. 1536), [20JY] tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] H. Res. 1312), [29AP] tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Preven- Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] tion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. [20AP] Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little 1081), [22FE] Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), [29SE] National Whole Child Month: designate (see H. Res. programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] Year of the Father: support goals and ideals (see H. 1093), [22FE] ———ensure foster children are able to use program Con. Res. 285), [10JN] New Mexico: tribute to Hispanic Education Act (see and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve Motions H. Res. 1432), [10JN] their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration ———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] maternity care under Medicaid and the State Chil- SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- News media: promote media literacy and youth em- dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] powerment programs, research impact of depictions [18NO] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- of girls and women in the media, and establish a ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, ative to health care reform, student loan reform, National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance school construction and renovation, and other edu- Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Nonprofit organizations: provide grants to nonprofit or- ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions Food: reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), ganizations that carry out child-parent visitation pro- under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health [1DE] grams for children with incarcerated parents (see Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] Reports filed H.R. 5747), [15JY] ———require citizenship and immigration verification Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE]

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Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) support for the people as they plan for recovery Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), [9MR] [9JN] (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] ———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) [28SE] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on extend period from which such contributions for re- 111–646), [28SE] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. CHINA, REPUBLIC OF see TAIWAN [2MR] 4783), [9MR] CHIROPRACTIC CARE AVAILABLE TO ALL Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable VETERANS ACT mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- Reports filed 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] tend period from which such contributions for relief Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), (H.R. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–488), [20MY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] CHIROPRACTORS see HEALTH CARE PROFES- (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, SIONALS Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules CHOKING HAZARD AWARENESS ACT Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Bills and resolutions (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Enact (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, CHRISTENSEN, DONNA M. (a Delegate from the Vir- ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) gin Islands) Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] Bills and resolutions introduced Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Res. 1619), [15SE] National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and Motions Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Taxation: assist in recovery and development of the table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and 111–458), [25MR] Virgin Islands by reducing tax imposed on distribu- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, extend period from which such contributions for re- tions from certain retirement plans’ assets (see H.R. Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4679), [24FE] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– 4783), [30NO] Virgin Islands National Park: authorize acquisition of 522), [1JY] Reports filed land (see H.R. 6114), [14SE] Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: CHU, JUDY (a Representative from California) ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. Bills and resolutions introduced 111–633), [28SE] Rept. 111–660), [29NO] Courts: prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- CHIMBALANGA, TIWONGE crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: Bills and resolutions foreign forfeiture proceedings (see H.R. 6487), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage [2DE] (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] release of individuals detained solely on the basis Dept. of Agriculture: issue guidance to school food Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] authorities on indirect costs (see H.R. 5202), [4MY] Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF Dept. of Education: award grants to eligible entities Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions to establish or expand linked learning pathways and 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] Earthquakes: express condolences to victims and sup- a system of pathways (see H.R. 6174), [22SE] Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Com- port recovery efforts following earthquake in the ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) Qinghai province (see H. Res. 1324), [4MY] parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate [28MY] Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable ———provide low-income students with access to Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws early education programs that promote school readi- (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), ness, address achievement gap for English-language Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) [29SE] learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] ———limit total value of Chinese goods procured by 6435), [18NO] Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending the U.S. Government in a year to not more than ———strengthen student achievement and graduation To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5312), [13MY] H.R. 6229), [28SE] 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] ———prohibit importation of plastinated human re- Dept. of HHS: tribute to family planning services pro- Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- mains from China (see H.R. 5524), [15JN] vided under Title X of the Public Health Service tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and ———withdraw normal trade relations status and pro- Act (see H. Res. 1476), [24JN] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), vide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. Elementary and Secondary Education Act: require [22SE] (see H.R. 6071), [30JY] States receiving funds under such Act to establish Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Human rights: call for release of Chen Guangcheng policies with respect to the auditing of charter Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infra- and his relatives from house arrest and cease perse- schools (see H.R. 6204), [23SE] structure (House) (H. Con. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 111– cuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing vio- 471), [4MY] and supporters (see H. Res. 1650), [22SE] lence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- Information technology: commend companies for advo- 1032), [21JA] toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful H. Res. 1003), [12JA] (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES related term(s) RE- CHILDREN FIRST ACT H. Res. 1512), [13JY] LIGION Bills and resolutions Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5938), [29JY] strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor CHILDREN OF FALLEN WARRIORS AMT RE- 4986), [25MR] contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), LIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see [13JA] Enact (see H.R. 5529), [15JN] H. Res. 1717), [16NO] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK Taxation: exclude from gross income remediation pay- of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Bills and resolutions ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] GA (see H.R. 5869), [27JY] Goals and ideals: suuport (see H. Res. 1333), [6MY] ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s CHILDREN’S TOXIC METALS ACT diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the Bills and resolutions for living costs due to vacating such residence, and oldest African-American church in Greene County, Enact (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] CHILE, REPUBLIC OF [18MR] Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable Bills and resolutions Messages religious communities, in particular the attack against Disasters: express condolences to families of the vic- Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. tims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export Res. 1725), [18NO]

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Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), [21JA] Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to per- FCC: issue regulations against censorship of Internet San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease sons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and from protesting at military and other funerals (see Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see H.R. 5365), [20MY] on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service H.R. 4438), [13JA] Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] Reports filed 1267), [15AP] Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- Colorado: prohibit any use of eminent domain authority treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with for- ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. eign countries from diminishing rights or privileges (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] 5067), [20AP] guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 107), CIGARETTES see TOBACCO PRODUCTS Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing [22DE] CITIES see SUBURBAN AREAS; URBAN AREAS Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] Health: provide for human stem cell research, including CITIZEN DIPLOMACY DAY Computers: require certain Internet websites that con- embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), Bills and resolutions tain personal information of individuals to remove [10MR] Designate (see H. Res. 1402), [26MY] such information at the request of such individuals Health care professionals: permit health care providers (see H.R. 5108), [22AP] CITIZENS UNITED (ORGANIZATION) to disclose certain protected health information to Bills and resolutions Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies law enforcement officials (see H.R. 5733), [14JY] Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception Information technology: commend companies for advo- in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- Corporations: clarify situations in which a corporation [20AP] tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful may be treated as a person under Federal law (see CITIZENSHIP Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see H.R. 4729), [2MR] H. Res. 1512), [13JY] Bills and resolutions Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- Insurance: express that a Government imposed mandate interrogation without administration of Miranda ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] requiring individuals to purchase health insurance rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), [3FE] cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), decennial census and American Community Survey Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] to include a statement regarding certain response tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] ———provide for habeas corpus review for requirements (see H.R. 5046), [15AP] Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of 4595), [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), [9MR] [25MR] Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters ———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of rights violations, and impose further sanctions and allow disclosure of discovery information in against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- ———condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining Crime: require the electronic recording of custodial anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- interrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] 6245), [29SE] [30JN] Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- ———impose sanctions on those complicit in human of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- H.R. 4862), [16MR] continued focus on promotion of human rights in ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR] H.R. 4647, 4649), [23FE] for appropriate procedures for verification of citizen- Dept. of Defense: prohibit imposition of additional reg- ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- ship status (see H.R. 6444), [18NO] istration requirements on privately-owned firearms port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- Social Security: require citizenship and immigration by servicemen and civilian employees beyond exist- demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued verification of eligibility for Medicaid and State ing State and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. [1JY] 4708), [25FE] ———provide for interrogation and detention of 1457), [22JN] Terrorism: add joining a foreign terrorist organization enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced or engaging in or supporting hostilities against the the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities U.S. or its allies to the list of acts for which U.S. tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo ———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable 5237), [6MY] Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- religious communities, in particular the attack against ———provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship by indi- tained at the facility be tried only by military com- Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. viduals who are unprivileged enemy belligerents (see mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] Res. 1725), [18NO] H.R. 5166), [28AP] Dept. of HHS: tribute to family planning services pro- Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- vided under Title X of the Public Health Service relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] Act (see H. Res. 1476), [24JN] (see H. Con. Res. 260), [13AP] CITY OF LILBURN DAY Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treat- Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] Bills and resolutions ed humanely, provided adequate medical care, and National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1642), [22SE] granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) CIVIL RIGHTS; [19JA] National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling HUMAN RIGHTS ———establish the Cyber Security Domestic Prepared- on constitutionality and express support for institu- Bills and resolutions ness Consortium (see H.R. 4507), [26JA] tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] Armed Forces: support members fighting terrorism and Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- ———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), [20AP] pay legal expenses of members accused of commit- in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect ting crimes relative to treatment of suspected terror- ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- rights of conscience relative to requirements for cov- ists if such members are acquitted or charges are fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] erage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), dropped (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] ———establish a competitive grant program for State [22DE] Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot and local law enforcement agencies to carry out Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of invoke immunity from prosection for performing cer- training programs based on lessons from the Holo- personal information and provide consumers with tain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] caust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- ———require governmental and business entities in Res. 267), [26AP] hance actions and funding to monitor and combat possession of electronic data containing personal in- Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition 1215), [24MR] District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see license to any same-sex couple until a referendum Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- H. Res. 1677), [29SE] or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex eligible to contract with any governmental agency ———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and marriage (see H.R. 4430), [13JA] for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see call for release of all political prisoners and inter- ———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. H.R. 6347), [29SE] national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), [28AP] Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development 1768), [15DE] Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person funds to States that carry out public takings for Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), with a person sharing similar religious opinions or ———require State and local compliance with con- [11MY] religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), [18NO] stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power

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relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of ———honor life and work and encourage continued [23JN] immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), [12JA] or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. measures on such individuals pending investigation Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), 5748), [15JY] of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), [24JN] Liuzzo, Viola: tribute (see H. Res. 1214), [24MR] [29SE] Civil Rights Act: prohibit discrimination in public ac- Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- commodations and public facilities on the basis of (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] Serbia: commend application for European Union 4828), [11MR] NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), [25FE] membership and recognize efforts to integrate into Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), 4570), [2FE] (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] [27MY] Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Schools: end discrimination based on actual or per- Social Security: prohibit access of prisoners to Social Amendment providing women the right to vote (see ceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] H. Res. 1375), [19MY] schools (see H.R. 4530), [27JA] ———prohibit the display of account numbers on Courts: simplify and expedite access to Federal courts Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sun- Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] for property owners once State remedies for just day and the role it played in ensuring passage of South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 249), human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), [27MY] [29JN] [4MR] Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- Social Security: provide for treatment of permanent the families and friends of fallen members of the vated violence and create employer liability for neg- partnerships between individuals of the same gender Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), to certain benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals [18MR] Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by Dept. of HHS: ensure health service programs or sur- H. Res. 1058), [2FE] military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] veys provide for voluntary collection of data on sex- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- ———prohibit release or parole of certain unpriviliged ual orientation and gender identity of participants tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), in such programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] Sutton, Percy: tribute (see H. Res. 1349), [11MY] [23FE] Dept. of Justice: improve Edward Byrne Memorial Jus- Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. tice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to re- (see H. Res. 1108), [24FE] be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- duce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. justice system (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] tives and related Millennium Development Goals, 4463), [19JA] ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- Transportation: provide certain rights to commuters invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration cation, human rights, and global health initiatives who ride public transportation (see H.R. 6064), enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] [30JY] Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women’s Bureau (see Walters, Ronald W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the H. Res. 1589), [30JY] [29SE] Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study Reports filed H. Res. 1551), [22JY] of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (see Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn H.R. 6405), [15NO] son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), Dept. of Veterans Affairs: display in each facility a structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), [19MY] Women Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5953), [22FE] Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- [29JY] Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct ———educate staff and inform veterans about the In- atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- jured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] 5428), [27MY] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage 111–404), [27JA] lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- license to any same-sex couple until a referendum CIVIL RIGHTS ACT tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex Bills and resolutions violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] marriage (see H.R. 4430), [13JA] Civil rights: prohibit religious discrimination in edu- ———impose sanctions on individuals who are Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, cational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), complicit in human rights abuses against nationals DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] [23SE] of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations and ———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniver- public facilities on the basis of sexual orientation rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit sary (see H. Con. Res. 329), [16NO] and gender identity (see H.R. 4828), [11MR] certain detained democracy activists, and request re- Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- CIVIL SERVICE see FEDERAL EMPLOYEES lease of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), [14JY] late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor CIVIL SERVICE REFORM AND GOVERNMENT World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] REORGANIZATION COMMISSION [11MY] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] Reports filed ———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4820, of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- 4828), [11MR] (see H.R. 4988), [25MR] CIVIL SERVICE REFORM AND GOVERNMENT mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. ———provide an exemption for any person seeking REORGANIZATION COMMISSION ACT 111–666), [30NO] to enter into a shared living arrangement with a Bills and resolutions Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote person sharing similar religious opinions or religious Enact (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- beliefs (see H.R. 6440), [18NO] CIVIL WARS versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination Bills and resolutions Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement 457), [25MR] orientation, gender identification, or marital status between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- of any prospective parent or the child involved (see Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) H.R. 4806), [10MR] (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] Freedom of religion: prohibit religious discrimination ———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehen- Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons in educational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), sive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act: Committee [23SE] People’s Liberation Movement/Army and call for ur- on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. Freedom Rides: anniversary (see H. Res. 1779), [17DE] gent and aggressive actions to establish peace in 111–678), [9DE] Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] all regions (see H. Res. 1019), [20JA] CIVIL RIGHTS related term(s) CIVIL LIBERTIES; Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), [20AP] Messages COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS; DISCRIMINATION; Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to HUMAN RIGHTS; RACIAL RELATIONS Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), [20MY] the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, [13AP] Bills and resolutions ———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 277), [12MY] (see CIVIL WAR—U.S. related term(s) WAR Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. H. Res. 1345), [11MY] (see H. Res. 1362), [18MY] Bills and resolutions Res. 1504), [1JY] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during Dept. of the Interior: authorize the lease of certain Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument (see amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] H.R. 4773), [4MR]

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History: establish a commission to commemorate ses- Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement quicentennial (see H.R. 4771), [4MR] Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust Substances and Worker Health for the contractor 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quan- (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] [22SE] tification Act: Committee on Natural Resources Reports filed Federal employees: index deferred annuities and pro- (House) (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 111–391), [12JA] Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within vide survivor annuities to spouses of former employ- CLAIMS RESETTLEMENT ACT Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Nat- ees entitled to a deferred annuity who died after Bills and resolutions ural Resources (House) (H.R. 4773) (H. Rept. 111– leaving the Government before establishing a claim Enact (H.R. 4783): consideration (see H. Res. 1736), 530), [13JY] (see H.R. 4979), [25MR] [29NO] Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- Motions ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- evading foreign states and state-owned corporations Enact (H.R. 4783), [30NO] sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Reports filed [16SE] Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf Consideration of H.R. 4783, Provisions: Committee on CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. Rept. 111–660), Bills and resolutions damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon [29NO] Reestablish (see H.R. 6456), [29NO] oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] CLAIMS RESOLUTION ACT CLAIMS Health: improve access to health care services and pro- Motions Bills and resolutions vide improved medical care by reducing the exces- Enact (H.R. 4783), [30NO] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equi- sive burden the liability system places on the health CLARK, WILLIAM G. table allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), [1JY] Bills and resolutions are veterans (see H.R. 5402), [26MY] ———national policy to provide health care and re- Tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] Arizona: resolve water rights claims of the White form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see CLARK COUNTY, NV Mountain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration H.R. 5424), [27MY] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), [16SE] Armed Forces: extend time period for submission of and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insur- Public lands: withdraw Sloan Hills area from location, retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. ance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), [4FE] entry, and patent under mining laws and disposition 5449), [27MY] Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. 5219), [5MY] (see H.R. 5827), [22JY] posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- CLARKE, YVETTE D. (a Representative from New ———improve protections for employees and retirees mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] York) in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), [24FE] Oil Pollution Act: facilitate ability of persons affected Bills and resolutions introduced BLM: provide small miner waivers from claim mainte- by oil spills to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. nance fees for a period of time after written receipt [21DE] 1428), [9JN] of defects is provided to the claimant to cure defects ———provide for timely consideration of claims sub- Crime: require reporting on certain information and or pay the claim maintenance fee (see H.R. 4991), mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- communications technologies of foreign countries [25MR] bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] and develop action plans to improve capacity of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify that Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. standards or procedures in medical malpractice ac- in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement 4962), [25MR] tions are not affected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. for the Science and Technology Directorate (see damages for physical and economic injuries caused 3342), consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] H.R. 4842), [15MR] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), ———modify purposes and operation of certain facili- Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive [1JY] health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), ties to implement water rights compact among Mon- Power resources: make the U.S. exclusively liable for [22AP] tana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and the U.S. (see certain claims of liability for damages resulting from, Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. H.R. 5592), [24JN] or aggravated by, inclusion of ethanol in transpor- Courts: limit effect of legal releases in certain civil Res. 1367), [18MY] tation fuel (see H.R. 6243), [29SE] Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. actions (see H.R. 5895), [28JY] ———provide targeted liability protections for claims 4961), [25MR] ———require employers of first responders to pay for based on damages resulting from, or aggravated by, Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (see H. Res. 1345), certain judgments against, and other costs incurred inclusion of ethanol in certain fuel (see H.R. 6239), [11MY] by, those first responders that arise out of their con- [29SE] Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant duct in the course of official duty (see H.R. 4992), Social Security: require private insurers to certify that visa category to include Haitians whose petition for [13AP] a claim is legitimate when forcing a policyholder a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on Dept. of Agriculture: settle claims arising from the to apply for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), failure of the Natural Resources Conservation Serv- [30JY] ice to carry out the Houlka Creek Watershed Project Taxation: create disaster protection funds in the District [5FE] in Mississippi (see H.R. 4822), [11MR] of Columbia by property and casualty insurance National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support Dept. of Defense: temporarily adjust reimbursement companies for payment of policyholders’ claims aris- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688), [29SE] Designated Speaker pro tempore rates for TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. ing from natural catastrophic events (see H.R. 5762), House of Representatives, [20MR] 5403), [26MY] [15JY] Dept. of Justice: compile, and make publicly available, ———disallow deductions for the payment of punitive CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice damages (see H.R. 5994), [30JY] Bills and resolutions Act (see H.R. 4717), [2MR] Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seek- Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that ———improve compensation under the Radiation Ex- ing judicial review of a permit, license, or approval damages for physical and economic injuries caused posure Compensation Program for workers involved issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] [1JY] Dept. of the Interior: settle land claims within the Reports filed CLASSIFIED INFORMATION related term(s) ESPIO- Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho (see H.R. 4613), Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- NAGE [4FE] ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition pro- 390), [12JA] Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing gram for new veterans, improve disability claims Consideration of H.R. 1065, White Mountain Apache Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] system, reform pensions and medal programs, and Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: Committee Crime: provide penalties for disclosure of classified modify adjudication of mental incompetence (see on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111– information related to certain intelligence activities H.R. 6132), [15SE] 399), [19JA] (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] ———improve efficiency of processing certain claims Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- 5928), [29JY] 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news ———provide expedited procedures for consideration Equal Justice for Our Military Act: Committee on the media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), [17JN] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 569) (H. Rept. 111–547), Executive Office of the President: request to furnish ———provide for the tolling of the timing of review [15JY] the House of Representatives documents relative to for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Vet- Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent re- erans’ Appeals (see H.R. 5045), [15AP] (see H.R. mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) lease of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), 5064), [16AP] (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] [2DE]

3105 INDEX CLAY, WM. LACY

CLAY, WM. LACY (a Representative from Missouri) CLEAN PORTS ACT compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to sale by the trustee Enact (see H.R. 5967), [29JY] [18MY] of property that is subject to a lease (see H.R. 6020), CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT Investments: increase funding for individual develop- [30JY] ACT ment accounts through funds received by eliminating Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel Bills and resolutions the domestic production tax deduction for coal and Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated Enact (see H.R. 6117), [14SE] other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), locations to assess potential inclusion in the National CLEAVER, EMANUEL (a Representative from Mis- [30JY] Park System (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] souri) Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate Bills and resolutions introduced cards and similar devices containing the national (see H.R. 6400), [15NO] Children and youth: commemorate national partnership hazard reporting phone number to mine operators Housing: require home inspections conducted for prop- between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] erty with federally related mortgages be conducted Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big Mining and mineral resources: prohibit use of funds by State-licensed or certified home inspectors and Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] for carrying out certain policies and procedures that include such inspections in settlement statements (see adversely affect domestic coal mining operations (see CLEMENS, SAMUEL see TWAIN, MARK H.R. 4854), [16MR] H.R. 6113), [14SE] National Archives and Records Administration: author- CLERGY see RELIGION Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: provide ize appropriations for the National Historical Publi- CLERY, JEANNE for use of excess funds to provide certain United cations and Records Commission (see H.R. 5616), Bills and resolutions Mine Workers of America pension benefits (see H.R. [28JN] Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus 5479), [8JN] National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), Taxation: allow a credit for lightweight coal freight H. Res. 1486), [29JN] [10AU] cars (see H.R. 4494), [21JA] Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- CLEVELAND, OH ———provide an investment credit to promote the grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit Bills and resolutions conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous organizations to implement research-based tech- Crime: recognize murders of the Imperial Avenue Elev- feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. nology curriculum designed for older adults (see en as a tragedy, extend condolences to families of 6035), [30JY] H.R. 5269), [11MY] victims, and increase efforts to reduce violence West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the CLEAN AIR ACT related term(s) ECOLOGY AND ENVI- against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA] Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences RONMENT David John Donafee Post Office Building: designate to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5390), [25MY] response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an ex- CLIMATE see ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT; WEATH- 1236), [13AP] ceedance or violation of a national ambient air qual- ER Reports filed ity standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) CLINICS see HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. CLINTON, WILLIAM J. (42d President of the United 5118), [22AP] 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings States) Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Bills and resolutions relative to To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. Impeachment: disavow (see H. Res. 1723), [17NO] Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report 77), [2MR] CLINTON COUNTY, OH on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) ———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under Bills and resolutions (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), [2FE] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), [25FE] COAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RETIRED EM- ———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with CLOTHING INDUSTRY PLOYEE (CARE) ACT respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt Enact (see H.R. 5479), [8JN] vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel Reports filed Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not imports (see H.R. 5349), [20MY] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) manufactured in accordance with requirements under Dept. of Homeland Security: provide authority to more (H.R. 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile COAST GUARD related term(s) DEPARTMENT OF Act (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), [25MY] HOMELAND SECURITY Hazardous substances: reduce mercury emissions from Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. Bills and resolutions electric utility steam generating units (see H.R. 5160), [28AP] Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 3619), concur in Sen- 5674), [1JY] Reports filed ate amendment (see H. Res. 1665), [28SE] Renewable energy: repeal certain amendments relative Truth in Fur Labeling Act: Committee on Energy and ———make technical corrections to authorization leg- to expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. Commerce (House) (H.R. 2480) (H. Rept. 111–571), islation (see H.R. 6516), [13DE] 6228), [28SE] [27JY] ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt CLYBURN, JAMES E. (a Representative from South Armed Forces: provide for nonreduction in pay for air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- Carolina) Federal Government employees that are Coast Guard riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. Appointments and National Guard reserve members and partici- 5967), [29JY] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe pating in homeland defense missions (see H.R. CLEAN ENERGY, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, 6314), [29SE] Astoria, OR: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACT [20MY] Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] Bills and resolutions Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] Dept. of Homeland Security: recognize and honor em- Enact (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] Bills and resolutions introduced ployees who lost their lives in the line of duty (see CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY MANUFAC- Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities H. Res. 1394), [25MY] TURING AND EXPORT ASSISTANCE ACT to make loans to consumers to implement energy Dept. of the Interior: require offshore rigs to install Bills and resolutions efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see acoustic control systems and improve oil spill re- Enact (see H.R. 5156), [27AP] H.R. 4785), [9MR] sponse and removal technologies and methods (see Reports filed Sports: make funds and tax benefits available to assist Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce H.R. 5313), [13MY] job creation and workforce diversification in the golf Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), [27JY] industry (see H.R. 5878), [27JY] CLEAN ESTUARIES ACT died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recog- Motions nize other workers, and commend rescuers and vol- Bills and resolutions Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Enact (see H.R. 4715), [2MR] unteers providing support to surviving families (see investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders Enact (H.R. 4715): consideration (see H. Res. 1248), H. Res. 1347), [11MY] and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. [14AP] Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- Motions ˆ Enact (H.R. 4715), [15AP] COTE D’IVOIRE, REPUBLIC OF ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, Reports filed Messages restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 4715, Provisions: Committee on Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte Ships and vessels: issue certificates of documentation Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise [14AP] COAL related term(s) POWER RESOURCES trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Bills and resolutions [15DE] structure (House) (H.R. 4715) (H. Rept. 111–442), Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. [17MR] thority to investigate underground coal mine operator Res. 258), [25MR]

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Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- Reports filed of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ———ensure Government access to independent, peer- and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] reviewed scientific data and information to assess [19JY] U.S. Coast Guard Academy Anniversary: Committee health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable ———improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- Con. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 111–541), [15JY] (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPOR- ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] TATION ACT ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Bills and resolutions Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the 5631), [29JN] spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf ———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. States from the damage caused by the Deepwater to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), [21DE] Con. Res. 289), [24JN] Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the ———provide for timely consideration of claims sub- COASTAL JOBS CREATION ACT Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- Bills and resolutions ———express condolences to workers who died on bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] Enact (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop COASTAL STATES ORGANIZATION workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale Bills and resolutions viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1624), [15SE] 1347), [11MY] ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] COASTAL ZONES ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. Bills and resolutions shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945), [29JY] 5608), [25JN] BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: ———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] mortgages who are economically affected by the spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] [24JN] ———prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and re- Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. ———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and lated activities in certain areas off of Florida (see 1624), [15SE] other wildlife organizations have played in the re- H.R. 5358), [20MY] Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal sponse efforts in the Gulf region following the Deep- ———protect marine and coastal environments in Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- water Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), [15SE] making areas available for leasing, exploration, and ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, explo- ———establish a program to develop a coordinated covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage ration, and development in important ecological areas and comprehensive Federal coastal mapping effort claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] (see H.R. 6215), [23SE] incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] ———require applicants for oil drilling and production ———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustain- ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund operations to submit an oil spill containment and able fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize focused on travel and tourism to be administered clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasi- the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. ———require each oil or gas drilling and production bility and potential of establishing a deep water sea 309), [29JY] operation with leases to annually certify compliance port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] curred by the Federal Government in assisting with [22JY] Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] ations to have in place the best available technology posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] Dept. of the Interior: conduct proposed oil and gas ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief lease sale for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] a certain distance beyond the coastal zone of Vir- and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. ———suspend certain activities until the investigation ginia (see H.R. 4942), [25MR] 5436), [27MY] into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf ———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the [5MY] under such leases (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require payment ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- of royalty on all oil and gas saved, removed, sold, drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), or discharged under a lease (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations [21AP] ———require royalty and other payments for oil that (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see damages for physical and economic injuries caused 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. H.R. 4493), [21JA] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), 5697), [1JY] Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- [1JY] ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- ———recover damages for physical and economic in- Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels H.R. 5248), [6MY] H. Res. 1390), [25MY] and pipelines, and require adequate response plans ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] Shelf oil exploration, development, and production Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] Power resources: support certain activities to advance plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon technologies for safe and environmentally respon- mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena sible exploration, development, and production of ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] oil and natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] systems and improve oil spill response and removal National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see Renewable energy: promote development and use of technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] H. Res. 1503), [1JY] marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- Electric power: extend credits related to the production National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals nologies and identify and address potential impacts of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 5521), and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), [24MY] of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] [14JN] Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chaffee Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil [16DE] Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. NOAA: establish education and watershed programs Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 6119), [14SE] which advance environmental literacy, including pre- (see H.R. 5331), [18MY]

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SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- aster loans made to people directly affected by the Rept. 111–396), [13JA] ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system [20JY] Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] Ships and vessels: require vessels used in drilling for lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] 5613), [28JN] Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- Memphis, TN: designate FAA Air Control Tower at Taxation: deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) Memphis International Airport as the Freedom ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] Tower (see H.R. 5646), [30JN] Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. ———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Res. 1138), [4MR] for an oil spill if such person commits certain addi- (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support tional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), [17JN] ———deny trade or business expense deduction for search and Development Act: Committee on Science National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– Res. 240), [25FE] H.R. 5995), [30JY] 554), [21JY] Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any 111–437), [11MR] transportation systems are eligible for certain grants future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North (see H.R. 5236), [6MY] ———exclude from gross income compensation pro- Carolina) Ships and vessels: require vessels used in drilling for Bills and resolutions introduced vided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement service Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. dogs and their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] ———extend investment tax credit for offshore wind 5613), [28JN] COCOA, FL facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic Bills and resolutions ———provide for distributions from retirement plans electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office: designate (see H.R. 5446), [27MY] installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] H.R. 4597), [4FE] ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected COFFMAN, MIKE (a Representative from Colorado) Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: impose the same rate on pipe tobacco as by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil is imposed on roll-your-own tobacco (see H.R. rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), [26JA] 4439), [13JA] H.R. 5699), [1JY] ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: work with partners ———prohibit any use of eminent domain authority to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, re- 5685), [1JY] store, and enhance important coastal areas that pro- 5067), [20AP] Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Unemployment: provide grants to cities with high un- vide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust employment rates to provide job training, public species depend (see H.R. 5344), [19MY] the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- works, and economic development programs (see Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and H.R. 4740), [3MR] effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- COINS shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] Federal employees: reduce pay for Members of Con- Bills and resolutions nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] gress, require Federal civilian employees to take a Materials: provide research and development authority Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower and other pro- period of unpaid leave, and reduce appropriations for alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, tections to certain offshore workers (see H.R. 5749), for legislative branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. increase congressional oversight over production, and [15JY] 6134), [15SE] ———provide whistleblower protections to certain ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see H.R. 6162), [22SE] production industries, processing, refining, purifi- H.R. 5851), [26JY] Money: require disclosures to consumers by coin and cation, metals production and alloying, and magnet ———provide whistleblower protections to certain precious metal bullion dealers (see H.R. 6149), production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. [16SE] 4866), [17MR] 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recogni- COHEN, STEVE (a Representative from Tennessee) Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- tion and celebration (see H.R. 6534), [16DE] Appointments ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] Precious metals: authorize production of palladium bul- John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] lion coins to provide affordable opportunities for Motions Bills and resolutions introduced NOAA: establish education and watershed programs investments in precious metals (see H.R. 6166), Bankruptcy: improve administration of certain cases [22SE] which advance environmental literacy, including pre- (see H.R. 4950), [25MR] paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration ———make privately issued student loans discharge- of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), [1JY] change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), able (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] [19MR] Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and COLE, TOM (a Representative from Oklahoma) Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to health care providers to donate prescription medica- Bills and resolutions introduced certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions Dept. of Defense: establish a center of excellence for (H.R. 5851), [30JY] for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), the study of tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), [4MY] Reports filed [29AP] ———recognize work in identifying dangers of Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources Courts: appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. tinnitus for members of the Armed Forces subjected (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] 4506), [26JA] to blast injuries and high decibel equipment (see Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: ———permit expungement of records of certain non- H. Res. 1683), [29SE] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure violent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), [9JN] Political campaigns: repeal limit for contributions to (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] Credit: require inclusion of credit scores with free an- Federal elections, coordinated expenditures by polit- Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- nual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. ical parties, and protect uncompensated Internet ac- ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, 4538), [27JA] tivity from treatment as a contribution or expenditure Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- Dept. of Energy: provide funds to States for rebates, (see H.R. 6286), [29SE] tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. loans, and other incentives to eligible individuals States: provide special standing for State government 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] or entities for the purchase and installation of solar officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- energy systems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Dept. of HUD: provide grants to State and local gov- (see H.R. 4946), [25MR] Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) ernments to carry out programs to provide mediation Taxation: extend benefits of empowerment zones and (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] between mortgagees and mortgagors facing fore- enterprise communities if those zones and commu- Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- closure (see H.R. 5754), [15JY] nities still qualify for designation (see H.R. 6288), tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice [29SE] Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a pub- ———extend deduction for certain expenses of ele- 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] lic awareness campaign noting the link between mentary and secondary school teachers and allow Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. such deduction with respect to home school expenses Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on 5091), [21AP] (see H.R. 6287), [29SE]

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING related term(s) LABOR ———extend deadline for distribution of late collec- ———provide funds for Pell Grants (see H.R. 5055), UNIONS tions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see [15AP] Bills and resolutions H.R. 5448), [27MY] ———recognize achievements of high school grad- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal prohibition on collec- ———make grants to institutions of higher education uating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies tive bargaining on matters regarding compensation for the expansion of master’s degree in physical in post-secondary institutions, and support commu- of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. education programs that emphasize technology and nity engagement (see H. Res. 1443), [15JN] 5543), [16JN] innovative teaching practices (see H.R. 5022), ———reduce and prevent sale and use of fraudulent States: prohibit States and territories from classifying [14AP] degrees in order to protect the integrity of valid self-employed individuals as employees under State ———make grants to support fire safety education higher education degrees that are used for Federal laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] programs on college campuses (see H.R. 4908), purposes (see H.R. 4535), [27JA] COLLEGE PARK, GA [22MR] ———require additional disclosures and protections for Bills and resolutions ———pay Fort Lewis College an amount equal to students and cosigners relative to student loans (see Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), [14DE] the tuition charges for Indian students that are not H.R. 5458), [28MY] COLLEGE PARK, MD residents of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), [29JY] ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- Bills and resolutions ———provide grants to State educational agencies and vide for coordination and coherence of, science, University of Maryland: tribute to men’s basketball institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) team (see H. Res. 1184), [16MR] tary and secondary computer science education (see education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] COLLEGE STATION, TX H.R. 5929), [29JY] Educations: require certain institutions of higher edu- Bills and resolutions ———strengthen student achievement and graduation cation to commit to, and provide notice of, tuition Texas A&M University: tribute to men’s and women’s rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, levels for students (see H.R. 4546), [27JA] track team (see H. Res. 1450), [17JN] and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see Employment: assist employers with compensation paid COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) H.R. 6229), [28SE] to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- EDUCATION; SCHOOLS Dept. of HHS: provide grants to eligible medical ing for their further education in mathematics, Bills and resolutions schools for constructing, renovating, or improving science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. Augusta State University: tribute to men’s golf team facilities to increase the supply of physicians (see 5472), [28MY] (see H. Res. 1533), [19JY] H.R. 4875), [17MR] ———provide funds to States, local government, and Augustana College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), Dept. of Homeland Security: expand National Domestic community-based organizations to save and create [22FE] Preparedness Consortium to include the National local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dis- Center for Security and Preparedness (see H.R. of services needed by local communities (see H.R. chargeable (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] 5485), [8JN] 4812), [10MR] Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] ———strengthen student visa background checks and Emporia State University: tribute to women’s basket- Boise State University: tribute to football team (see improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. ball team (see H. Res. 1292), [22AP] H. Res. 1042), [27JA] (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, Bowling Green State University: tribute to women’s Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Hai- and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] basketball team (see H. Res. 1232), [25MR] tian students whose studies were interrupted as a Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- Brescia University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1043), result of the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), [28SE] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] [27JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a toll-free hotline ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- to assist and provide training to mental health profes- (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, sionals at institutions of higher learning (see H.R. Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- school construction and renovation, and other edu- 5385), [25MY] ness for certain individuals employed in advanced cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] ———improve the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- sistance Program (see H.R. 5933), [29JY] (see H.R. Homeless Assistance Act: provide education for home- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, 6430), [18NO] school construction and renovation, and other edu- ———provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of less children and youths (see H.R. 5285), [12MY] Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of cer- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. members who die on active duty to educational as- tain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. Res. 1203), [20MR] sistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational 6497), [7DE] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Assistance Program (see H.R. 5443), [27MY] (see ———enforce the restriction on in-State tuition for ative to health care reform, student loan reform, H.R. 6372), [29SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- velop a workforce training and education program 4548), [27JA] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: trib- ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining ute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 1340), 6142), [15SE] those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- [6MY] Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] California State University: anniversary of system (see Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), ———recognize contributions of university and college H. Res. 1117), [25FE] [10AU] immigrant assistance programs (see H. Res. 1398), Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Diseases: provide grants and assistance to improve [26MY] Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see services for individuals with autism and their fami- Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act H. Res. 1414), [28MY] lies and expand the number of University Centers on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- Children and youth: commemorate national partnership for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Edu- erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and cation (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] [15NO] Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big Duke University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] H. Res. 1242), [13AP] 1578), [29JY] Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- Res. 1778), [17DE] Crime: improve education and prevention related to tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by campus sexual violence, intimate partner violence, in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), and stalking (see H.R. 6461), [30NO] ———develop undergraduate and graduate curricula on [20AP] ———require institutions that receive Federal funds child abuse and neglect, forensic interview training Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), [15JY] to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying programs, and regional training centers for State and Lock Haven University: anniversary (see H. Res. (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] local child protection professionals (see H.R. 5847), 1198), [18MR] Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service [22JY] Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. academies and schools of professional military edu- ———establish a program that enables college-bound 1072), [4FE] cation to secure copyrights for certain scholarly residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to have Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration works that they produce (see H.R. 5704), [1JY] greater choices among institutions of higher edu- of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. Dept. of Education: authorize grants for the creation, cation (see H.R. 4526), [27JA] 1161), [10MR] update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see H.R. ———expand eligibility for Pell grants to certain stu- McLennan Community College: tribute to men’s golf 4575), [2FE] dents who are pursuing postbaccalaureate profes- team (see H. Res. 1437), [14JN] ———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for sional certification or licensing credential required Messiah College: tribute to men’s and women’s soccer Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] for employment as a teacher (see H.R. 5760), [15JY] teams (see H. Res. 1030), [21JA] (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] ———express that the Pell Grant program should be Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and a high funding priority (see H.R. 5198), [4MY] [29JY] parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), ———limit student loan payments to ten percent of Michigan Technological University: anniversary (see H. [28MY] discretionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR] Res. 1564), [27JY]

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Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. ———exclude from gross income amounts received U.S. Coast Guard Academy Anniversary: Committee 1253), [14AP] for services by a student at a work college (see on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- H.R. 5244), [6MY] Con. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 111–541), [15JY] matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), ———expand incentives for education (see H.R. COLLINSVILLE RENEWABLE ENERGY PRO- [15JN] 5078), [20AP] MOTION ACT National Computer Science Education Week: designate ———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] income for employer-provided educational assistance Enact (see H.R. 4451), [13JA] National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see (see H.R. 5600), [24JN] Reports filed H. Res. 1638), [20SE] ———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate education loans (see H.R. 4574), [2FE] (House) (H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] (see H. Res. 1611), [14SE] Telecommunications: provide vouchers for broadband COLMERY, HARRY W. National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see service to students, increase access to advanced serv- Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1545), [20JY] ices for community colleges and head start programs, Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor National Student Leadership Conference (organization): and establish discounted electronic books pilot pro- GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- anniversary (see H. Res. 1626), [15SE] gram (see H.R. 4619), [9FE] tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. Texas A&M University: tribute to men’s and women’s in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] Res. 1361), [13MY] track team (see H. Res. 1450), [17JN] North Central College: tribute to men’s cross country COLOMA, CA U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Bills and resolutions team (see H. Res. 1001), [12JA] Res. 258), [25MR] North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, 1654), [23SE] COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see Bills and resolutions Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg H. Res. 1007), [13JA] Courts: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on be- School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), [12JA] University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program half of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, es- [9MR] pecially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s basket- women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce ball team (see H. Res. 1239), [13AP] Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. University of Dayton: tribute to men’s basketball team latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign 4977), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1456), [21JN] ———provide grants for research-based reforms in trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School master’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1372), [19MY] neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes Foreign policy: reaffirm longstanding friendship and University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see alliance with the U.S., recognize commitment to the Res. 1041), [27JA] democratic process, and congratulate President-elect H.R. 4968), [25MR] University of Iowa: tribute to football team (see H. ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- Juan Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), [22JN] Res. 1092), [22FE] dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the ———tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1233), math (STEM) education to increase students studying U.S. economy and the importance of passing free [25MR] toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), University of Maryland: tribute to men’s basketball trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of [25MR] team (see H. Res. 1184), [16MR] Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team Independence: anniversary (see H. Res. 1267), [15AP] schools and colleges to provide instruction in (see H. Res. 1491), [30JN] Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] University of Southern California: tribute to men’s ten- trade relations in Asia and with key partners like Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see nis team (see H. Res. 1480), [28JN] the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see H. Res. 1047), [27JA] H. Res. 1124), [26FE] Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] University of Southern Mississippi: anniversary (see H. Res. 1218), [24MR] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swim- ming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), [6MY] Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Res. 1619), [15SE] Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] University of West Alabama: anniversary (see H. Res. 1054), [2FE] COLONEL CHARLES YOUNG HOME STUDY ACT ———tribute to women’s volleyball team (see H. Res. Reports filed 1015), [19JA] University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1767), [15DE] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. 111–527), [13JY] [15MR] Urban areas: invest in urban universities and create Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), innovation and economic prosperity for the U.S. (see COLORADO [11MR] H.R. 5567), [22JN] Bills and resolutions San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Villanova University: tribute to football team and wom- Bureau of Reclamation: provide for release of water Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), en’s cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), [21JA] from the marketable yield pool of water stored in [13AP] Washington State University: anniversary of Honors the Ruedi Reservoir, CO, for the benefit of Colorado Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the College (see H. Res. 1163), [11MR] River endangered fish habitat (see H.R. 5362), development and construction of science parks to Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), [8JN] [20MY] promote the clustering of innovation through high Motions Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (see H.R. technology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 5223), [5MY] Silver Lake College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1142), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Colorado Rapids (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. [4MR] school construction and renovation, and other edu- 1747), [1DE] Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: designate (see cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see H. Res. 1260), [15AP] Reports filed H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] ———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1353), Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Curecanti National Recreation Area: establish boundary [12MY] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation (see H.R. 6493), [2DE] Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Dept. of Education: pay Fort Lewis College an amount tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] equal to the tuition charges for Indian students that Taxation: allow a tax credit for qualified tuition and Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, are not residents of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), related expenses (see H.R. 5286), [12MY] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- [29JY] ———allow an increased credit for tuition and related mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- expenses of certain individuals age 55 and older 111–458), [25MR] ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers (see H.R. 5557), [17JN] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] ———allow distributions from 529 plans for the pay- Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- Dept. of the Interior: expand Koshare Indian Museum ment of student loans (see H.R. 5030), [15AP] nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) storage facility in La Junta, CO, to house collection ———consolidate education tax benefits into one cred- (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] of Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site and other it against income tax for higher education expenses Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) National Park Service collections (see H.R. 6050), (see H.R. 6033), [30JY] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] [30JY] ———coordinate reduction in the American Oppor- Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- ———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, tunity Tax Credit with Federal Pell Grants, to the tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, extent such grants are attributable to expenses not Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified eligible for such credit (see H.R. 6488), [2DE] [22SE] as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY]

3110 INDEX COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE

Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see COMMEMORATIVE COINS see COINS COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (HOUSE) H.R. 5706), [1JY] COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS see POSTAGE AND Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension STAMPS Committees of the House: majority party appointments or establishment of national monuments in Colorado COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1397), except by express authorization of Congress (see Bills and resolutions [26MY] H.R. 4716), [2MR] Reauthorize (see H.R. 4570), [2FE] ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1415), National Guard: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 230), Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related [28MY] [26JA] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- Reports filed Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site: prohibit any use of emi- eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities nent domain authority to expand (see H.R. 5067), [4MR] and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 5136) (H. [20AP] Motions Rept. 111–491), [21MY], [26MY] Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Implementing Management for Performance and Re- Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition H.R. 5059), [15AP] COMMISSION ON FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Act (H.R. 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] ACT PROCESSING DELAYS Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (SENATE) Bills and resolutions Res. 1020), [20JA] Establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] Bills and resolutions ———modify boundary (see H.R. 5911), [28JY] COMMISSION ON WARTIME RELOCATION AND Armed Forces: recognize Committee on Armed Serv- Wilderness areas: designate certain lands as compo- INTERNMENT OF LATIN AMERICANS OF ices (Senate) hearing and testimony on ‘‘Don’t Ask, nents of the National Wilderness Preservation Sys- JAPANESE DESCENT Don’t Tell’’ policy as an important step in permitting tem (see H.R. 6280), [29SE] Reports filed gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), Reports filed Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment [22FE] Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS (JOINT) Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. Reports filed 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] 111–666), [30NO] Joint Economic Report (H. Rept. 111–545), [15JY] Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee COMMISSION ON WARTIME RELOCATION AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. INTERNMENT OF LATIN AMERICANS OF (HOUSE) 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] JAPANESE DESCENT ACT Bills and resolutions San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on Reports filed Mining and mineral resources: grant authority to inves- Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. tigate underground coal mine operator compliance 111–600), [16SE] 42) (H. Rept. 111–666), [30NO] with Federal safety laws and transmit a report on Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), [18MY] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. EUROPEAN AMERICANS Reports filed 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] Reports filed Activites During the 111th Congress (H. Rept. 111– COLORADO RAPIDS (SOCCER TEAM) Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- 696), [29DE] Bills and resolutions ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority Tribute (see H. Res. 1747), [1DE] [13DE] To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator COLORADO SPRINGS, CO COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report Bills and resolutions JEWISH REFUGEES on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) National Museum of World War II Aviation: recognize Reports filed (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] as America’s National World War II Aviation Mu- Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- Miner Safety and Health Act (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. seum (see H. Res. 1207), [23MR] ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), 111–579), [29JY] [13DE] COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE Bills and resolutions Act (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE Observance (see H. Res. 1114), [25FE] Bills and resolutions COLTSVILLE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. (HOUSE) ACT Res. 1693), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Members of Congress: minority party appointments Reports filed COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE (HOUSE) Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1095), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1223), (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. 111–596), [16SE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments [25MR] COLUMBIA, SC (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] Reports filed Bills and resolutions ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1447), Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team [16JN] Treatment Act (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), (see H. Res. 1491), [30JN] Reports filed [28SE] Rural Energy Savings Program Act (H.R. 4785) (H. Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act (H.R. 1210) COLUMBUS, OH Rept. 111–585), [14SE] (H. Rept. 111–638), [28SE] Bills and resolutions Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act (H.R. 5320) Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office: designate (see H.R. Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) (H. Rept. 111–524), [1JY] 4840), [12MR] (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] Bereaved Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 3655) Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (HOUSE) (H. Rept. 111–672), [7DE] H. Res. 1047), [27JA] Bills and resolutions Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- COMBAT METHAMPHETAMINE ENHANCE- Committees of the House: majority party appointments ness Act (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] MENT ACT (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] Blowout Prevention Act (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111– Reports filed House Rules: require Members’ official websites in- 581), [29JY] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce clude congressional earmark requests and video pres- Calling Card Consumer Protection Act (House) (H.R. (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] entations for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), 3993) (H. Rept. 111–507), [15JN] COMBAT OPERATIONS AND MEDICAL BENEFIT [20JY] Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (H.R. Intelligence services: establish congressional commit- AUTHORIZATION FOR OUR TROOPS (COM- 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] tees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities (see BAT) ACT Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export H. Con. Res. 299), [21JY] Bills and resolutions Assistance Act (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–57), Enact (see H.R. 4440), [13JA] Reports filed Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- [27JY] COMCAST CORP. cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act (H.R. Bills and resolutions Veterans’ Services (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, [22JY] Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act (H.R. oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal cies Appropriations (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) Act (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] [26JY] (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] COMFORT (USNS) Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment Bills and resolutions 2011 (H. Rept. 111–565), [26JY] and Reauthorization (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (SENATE) [22SE] aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and Bills and resolutions Dental Emergency Responder Act (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval Intelligence services: establish congressional commit- 111–647), [28SE] vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), tees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities (see Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- [27JA] H. Con. Res. 299), [21JY] ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H. Res. Investor Protection Act (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111– COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (HOUSE, SE- 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] 687), [16DE] LECT) Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act (H.R. 3199) Medical Debt Relief Act (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 111– Appointments (H. Rept. 111–608), [16SE] 629), [28SE] Members, [26AP] Enhance and Increase the Number of Veterinarians Multiple Peril Insurance Act (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. Reports filed Trained in Veterinary Public Health (H.R. 2999) (H. 111–551), [19JY] Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- Rept. 111–634), [28SE] Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence Family Health Care Accessibility Act (H.R. 1745) (H. (H.R. 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting (H. Res. Rept. 111–607), [16SE] Shareholder Protection Act (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111– 978) (H. Rept. 111–402), [27JA] Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 620), [22SE] COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES (HOUSE) 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297) (H. Bills and resolutions Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Rept. 111–499), [27MY] Committees of the House: majority party appointments Act (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act (H.R. 476) Reports filed 111–633), [28SE] (H. Rept. 111–678), [9DE] Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act (H.R. 3342) (H. Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS (HOUSE) Rept. 111–390), [12JA] Act (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] Bills and resolutions Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Mid- Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act (H.R. 4501) (H. Committees of the House: majority party appointments Rept. 111–673), [7DE] dle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act (H.R. (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] 1769) (H. Rept. 111–434), [11MR] Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- Reports filed ment (HEART) for Women Act (H.R. 1032) (H. BLM Contract Extension Act (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and 111–394), [12JA] Rept. 111–639), [28SE] Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act (H.R. Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide 4491) (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] (H. Res. 252) (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111– Bunitan Ta˚si Act (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending [18MY] 536), [14JY] To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- National Manufacturing Strategy Act (H.R. 4692) (H. Cabin Fee Act (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Rept. 111–574), [28JY] ers (H.R. 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems Modification Act (H.R. 5110) (H. Rept. 111–598), Act (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY [16SE] Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through (HOUSE) Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act Bills and resolutions (H.R. 3726) (H. Rept. 111–393), [12JA] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H.R. 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Bound- 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (H.R. 847) (H. (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] ary Study Act (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), Rept. 111–560), [22JY] ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1447), [16SE] Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act (H.R. [16JN] Cibola National Forest Boundary Expansion (H.R. Reports filed 758) (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] 5388) (H. Rept. 111–601), [16SE] Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Science and Technology Directorate (H.R. 4842) (H. Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and Act (H.R. 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] Rept. 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] Enhancement (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act (H.R. 4514) Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- [28SE] (H. Rept. 111–527), [13JY] tive Authorization (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), Radio Spectrum Inventory Act (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. Coltsville National Historical Park Act (H.R. 5131) [12JA] 111–462), [13AP] (H. Rept. 111–596), [16SE] Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Act (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act House of Representatives Copies of Documents, (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on [30JY] form Agreements (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within [29JA] Effects on U.S. Border Security (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. 111–429), [9MR] Fort Pulaski National Monument (H.R. 4773) (H. Request the President and Direct the Dept. of Energy Rept. 111–530), [13JY] To Provide Certain Documents Relative to Applica- Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment (SURE) Act (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] Dept. of the Interior Transmittal of Information on tion To Foreclose Use of Yucca Mountain as High Treasured Landscape Initiative, National Monuments, Level Nuclear Waste Repository (H. Res. 1466) (H. Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of Aviation Security Screening Management Standard and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] Res. 1254) (H. Rept. 111–480), [11MY] Safe Drug Disposal Act (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111– Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions (H. Res. 980) (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act (H.R. 618), [22SE] 4347) (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (H.R. 2408) Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 5101) (H. Rept. 111–668), [30NO] Direct the National Park Service and the Dept. of the (H. Rept. 111–631), [28SE] Interior To Transfer Certain Properties to the District Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5498) of Columbia (H.R. 5494) (H. Rept. 111–605), [16SE] (H.R. 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] (H. Rept. 111–659), [18NO] Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION (H.R. 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] tionwide (TRAIN) Act (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111– (HOUSE) Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act 617), [22SE] Reports filed Truth in Caller ID Act (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111– Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- (H.R. 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] 461), [13AP] ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act (H.R. 5175) (H. Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act (H.R. 1554) Truth in Fur Labeling Act (H.R. 2480) (H. Rept. 111– Rept. 111–492), [25MY] (H. Rept. 111–513), [28JN] 571), [27JY] District of Columbia Furnishing of Statues for Display Gettysburg National Military Park Boundaries Revision Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building (H.R. 5493) To Include the Gettysburg Train Station (H.R. 4395) cessibility Act (H.R. 3101) (H. Rept. 111–563), (H. Rept. 111–561), [22JY] (H. Rept. 111–438), [11MR] [26JY] Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111– Great Ape Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES (HOUSE) 691), [21DE] 4416) (H. Rept. 111–650), [29SE] Reports filed Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act (H.R. Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee 3989) (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] Act (H.R. 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Hoover Power Allocation Act (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. FHA Reform Act (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), Rept. 111–583), [30JY] 111–502), [28MY] [6MY] House of Representatives Facilities and Programs Oper- Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act (H.R. Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act (H.R. 5114) (H. ation Improvement (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 111–569), 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] Rept. 111–495), [26MY] [27JY] Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Library of Congress Administrative Operations Im- Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- (GREEN) Act (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), provement (H.R. 5681) (H. Rept. 111–557), [22JY] lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor [22SE] Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote Coastal Changes (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), Homeowners’ Defense Act (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 111– Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- [13JY] 534), [13JY] versely Affected by Disaster (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act (H.R. 3538) (H. Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, 111–457), [25MR] Rept. 111–398), [19JA] and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111– Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act (H.R. 656), [15NO] ment Act (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] 4445) (H. Rept. 111–515), [28JN]

3112 INDEX COMMITTEE ON RULES

Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume As- COMMITTEE ON RULES (HOUSE) Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair sessment Act (H.R. 4252) (H. Rept. 111–433), Bills and resolutions Trade Act (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [11MR] Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- [29SE] Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- thority to investigate underground coal mine operator Consideration of H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy ary Adjustment Act (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit Act (H. Res. 1305) (H. Rept. 111–468), [28AP] [16SE] a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor [18MY] propriations (H. Res. 1105) (H. Rept. 111–419), Facility Establishment and Operation (H.R. 3511) Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health [24FE] (H. Rept. 111–483), [18MY] care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act (H.R. 5194) House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- propriations (H. Res. 1113) (H. Rept. 111–421), (H. Rept. 111–595), [16SE] islative tactics to further passage of health care re- [25FE] National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Appropriations (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), House Rules: allow consideration of motions to sus- Rights Settlement Act, H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation [13JY] pend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Settlement Act, and H.R. 1065, White Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act Res. 1190), [17MR] Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act (H. (H.R. 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] ———remove authority of Committee on Rules Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (H.R. (House) to waive certain rules relative to the divisi- Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- 2314) (H. Rept. 111–412), [22FE] bility of questions and the germane modification of ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act (H.R. certain substitute amendments (see H. Res. 1023), Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- 3644) (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] [20JA] tion Act (H. Res. 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- ment Act (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation Establishment 1404), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1487), [29JN] (see H. Act (H. Res. 1203) (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] of a Commemorative Work (H.R. 4195) (H. Rept. Res. 1496), [30JN] (see H. Res. 1752), [7DE] (see Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- 111–602), [16SE] H. Res. 1771), [16DE] tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improve- Motions Service Corps Act (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111– ment of Applicable Criminal Proceedings (H.R. 725) House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- 445), [18MR] (H. Rept. 111–397), [15JA] islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act (H.R. form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program Reports filed 4686) (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] Establishment (H. Res. 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act (H.R. Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House [11MR] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 2340) (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- 1190) (H. Rept. 111–441), [17MR] Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, ary Expansion Act (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act (H. Res. [28MY] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act (H.R. 3914) (H. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] 1038) (H. Rept. 111–401), [26JA] Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- Rept. 111–600), [16SE] Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act (H.R. Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. ment Act (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- 4823) (H. Rept. 111–599), [16SE] 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), [26MY] Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House straint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H. Res. 1126) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. (H. Rept. 111–425), [2MR] Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act (H.R. 4192) 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), [29JN] Consideration of H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry (H. Rept. 111–437), [11MR] Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Fair Competition Act (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111– Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 418), [23FE] (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] 1752) (H. Rept. 111–674)), [7DE] Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act (H. Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (H.R. Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] 3254) (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act Transmit Information to House on Treasured Landscape 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] (H. Res. 1736) (H. Rept. 111–660), [29NO] Initiative, Designation of National Monuments, and Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts (H. Res. Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. gram Act (H. Res. 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] 1406) (H. Rept. 111–510), [23JN] 1559) (H. Rept. 111–570), [27JY] Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quan- Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House structure Jobs Tax Act (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. tification Act (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 111–391), Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 111–455), [22MR] [12JA] 1771) (H. Rept. 111–684), [16DE] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERN- Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. MENT REFORM (HOUSE) To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] Bills and resolutions Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Manage- Committees of the House: minority party appointments on Such Investigation (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111– ment for Performance and Related Reforms To Ob- (see H. Res. 1415), [28MY] 487), [19MY] tain Value in Every Acquisition Act (H. Res. 1300) Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, (H. Rept. 111–467), [27AP] All-American Flag Act (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 111– Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit 586), [14SE] (H. Res. 1490) (H. Rept. 111–518), [30JN] Act (H. Res. 1329) (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the Presi- Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act (H. Res. (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] dent, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To 1424) (H. Rept. 111–503), [8JN] Electronic Message Preservation Act (H.R. 1387) (H. Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Afghanistan Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Rept. 111–406), [27JA] (H. Res. 1146) (H. Rept. 111–428), [9MR] Priorities Act (H. Res. 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act (S. 2868) (H. Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- [14JY] Rept. 111–587), [14SE] dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan (H. authorization Act (H. Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111– Improvement Act (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111–504), Res. 1556) (H. Rept. 111–566), [26JY] 479), [11MY] [14JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropria- Consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense Appro- Inspector General Authority Improvement Act (H.R. tions (H. Res. 1741) (H. Rept. 111–664), [30NO] priations for Military Activities and Prescribing Per- 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), [23SE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropria- sonnel Strengths (H. Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), Overseas Contractor Reform Act (H.R. 5366) (H. Rept. tions (H. Res. 1776) (H. Rept. 111–689), [17DE] [26MY] 111–588), [14SE] Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- Plain Writing Act (H.R. 946) (H. Rept. 111–432), tion Act (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance (DISCLOSE) Act (H. Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111– Secure Federal File Sharing Act (H.R. 4098) (H. Rept. Act (H. Res. 1549) (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY] 511), [23JN] 111–431), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Telework Improvements Act (H.R. 1722) (H. Rept. Act (H. Res. 1721) (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] Fund Act (H. Res. 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] 111–474), [4MY] Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REVIEW AND Act (H. Res. 1509) (H. Rept. 111–535), [13JY] Fund Act (H. Res. 1448) (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] AMERICAN JOBS (HOUSE) Consideration of H.R. 2314, Native Hawaiian Govern- Consideration of H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax Bills and resolutions ment Reorganization Act (H. Res. 1083) (H. Rept. Relief Act (H. Res. 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), Establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] 111–413), [22FE] [14JN]

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Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency nors (DREAM) Act (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111– ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic Unemployment Compensation Act (H. Res. 1495) 677), [8DE] leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric (H. Rept. 111–519), [30JN] Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for 2011 J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] Political ethics: report on investigation of relationship erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate between earmark requests made by Members and for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services (H. Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- source and timing of campaign contributions by cer- Res. 1559) (H. Rept. 111–570), [27JY] ing Tax Loopholes Act (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. tain lobbyists (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation 111–494), [25MY] ———report on investigation of relationship between and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate earmark requests made by Members and source and Res. 1569) (H. Rept. 111–578), [28JY] Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American pensation Extension Act (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H. Res. 1568) 111–552), [20JY] ———report on investigation of relationship between (H. Rept. 111–577), [28JY] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- earmark requests made by Members and source and Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids sideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1404) (H. timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Act (H. Res. 1742) (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] Rept. 111–498), [26MY] (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 45, Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- ———report on investigation of relationship between Increase Statutory Limit on the Public Debt (H. Res. sideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1487) (H. earmark requests made by Members and source and 1065) (H. Rept. 111–411), [3FE] Rept. 111–516), [29JN] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] GPRA Modernization Act (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. sideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1496) (H. Reports filed 111–692), [21DE] Rept. 111–520), [30JN] Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, In- Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- PMA Group (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] telligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 1674) sideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1752) (H. Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel (H. Res. (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Rept. 111–674), [7DE] 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- In the Matter of Nicole Gustafson (H. Rept. 111–690), ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act (H. Res. sideration of Certain Legislation (H. Res. 1771) (H. [17DE] 1137) (H. Rept. 111–426), [4MR] Rept. 111–684), [16DE] In the Matter of Randy Vogel (H. Rept. 111–464), Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration [21AP] Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act (H. Res. 1764) Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez (H. Rept. (H. Rept. 111–681), [15DE] Continuing Extension Act (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–496), [26MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, 111–463), [14AP] In the Matter of Representative Richardson (H. Rept. Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 111–523), [1JY] tation Extension Act (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111– (HOUSE) In the Matter of Representative Stark (H. Rept. 111– 694), [21DE] Bills and resolutions 409), [29JA] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Committees of the House: majority party appointments Investigation Into Officially Connected Travel of House Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] Members To Attend Carib News Foundation Multi- Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction Reports filed national Business Conferences (H. Rept. 111–422), and Veterans’ Services (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5116) [26FE] 111–675), [8DE] (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] COMMITTEE ON TAXATION (JOINT) Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H. 111–405), [27JA] Taxation: analyze each tax expenditure identified in Res. 1403) (H. Rept. 111–497), [26MY] Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650) (H. and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), [12MY] employment Compensation Extension Act (H. Res. Rept. 111–396), [13JA] 1550) (H. Rept. 111–556), [22JY] COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (HOUSE) NASA Appropriations (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111–576), Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Bills and resolutions [28JY] Middle Class Tax Relief Act (H. Res. 1745) (H. Committees of the House: minority party appointments Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act (H.R. 3820) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1415), [28MY] Rept. 111–424), [26FE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Members of Congress: majority party appointments Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act (H.R. Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, (see H. Res. 1156), [10MR] 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] and Job Creation Act (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111– Reports filed Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- 682), [15DE] Reconciliation Act (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), ment Program Amendment (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, [17MR] 111–553), [21JY] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H. Res. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (HOUSE) Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- Small Business Jobs Act (H. Res. 1640) (H. Rept. (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] search and Development Act (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize man- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, 111–554), [21JY] agers for impeachment (see H. Res. 1165), [11MR] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (HOUSE) ———impeach (see H. Res. 1031), [21JA] Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary Bills and resolutions Reports filed Increase Extension (H. Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111– Committees of the House: majority party appointments Bankruptcy Judgeship Act (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 111– 584), [9AU] (see H. Res. 1397), [26MY] 430), [9MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Reports filed Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Activites During the 111th Congress (H. Rept. 111– of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act (H.R. Improvement Act (H. Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111– 695), [29DE] 42) (H. Rept. 111–666), [30NO] 456), [24MR] COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, CONDUCT (HOUSE) atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (H. Res. 1781) Bills and resolutions miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party (H. Res. (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] Democratic Party: investigate knowledge of House 994) (H. Rept. 111–404), [27JA] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Democratic leaders and their staff of alleged mis- Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. conduct by Eric J.J. Massa (see H. Res. 1164), atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- 111–655), [29SE] [11MR] (see H. Res. 1249), [14AP] ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 1050), [2FE] ments (H. Res. 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H. Res. Political ethics: report on investigation of relationship Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 3190) 1109) (H. Rept. 111–420), [25FE] between earmark requests made by Members and (H. Rept. 111–676), [8DE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, source and timing of campaign contributions by cer- Equal Justice for Our Military Act (H.R. 569) (H. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (H. tain lobbyists (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Rept. 111–547), [15JY] Res. 1225) (H. Rept. 111–458), [25MR] Res. 1220), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act (H.R. 3245) (H. Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, (see H. Res. 1287), [22AP] Rept. 111–670), [1DE] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act (H. Res. 1500) Motions Help Find the Missing Act (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111– (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] Democratic Party: investigate knowledge of House 416), [22FE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, Democratic leaders and their staff of alleged mis- Impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. (H. Rept. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- conduct by Eric J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] 111–427), [4MR]

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Military Medical Accountability Act (H.R. 1478) (H. Potomac River, Washington Channel Navigation Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Rept. 111–466), [26AP] Project Portion Deauthorization (H.R. 5545) (H. Act (H.R. 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. 111–540), [15JY] Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA Rept. 111–490), [20MY] Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111– (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (HOUSE) 680), [14DE] Recognize the Value of Recreational Aviation and Reports filed Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Backcountry Airstrips (H. Res. 1473) (H. Rept. 111– Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) (H. Videos Act (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] 593), [14SE] Rept. 111–646), [28SE] Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban (H.R. Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act (H.R. 2811) (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient 4849) (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (H.R. 233) (H. Management of Illinois River Watershed (H. Res. COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE Rept. 111–669), [30NO] 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] Appointments Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD (H.R. Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), [26AP] on Liability Act (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), 5773) (H. Rept. 111–592), [14SE] Bills and resolutions [30JN] Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriot- ment Act (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [20SE], thority to investigate underground coal mine operator ism Act (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 111–667), [30NO] [22SE] compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit Wartime Treatment Study Act (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), 111–679), [13DE] ington, DC (H.R. 5128) (H. Rept. 111–48), [18MY] [18MY] Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- Support Goals and Ideals of National Learn To Fly Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minor- toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth Day (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 111–477), [7MY] ity party appointments (see H. Res. 1095), [23FE] PROMISE) Act (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works (see H. Res. 1223), [25MR] [16DE] Week (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. 111–440), [12MR] Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- Support Goals and Ideals of National Train Day (H. (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] FRASTRUCTURE (HOUSE) Res. 1301) (H. Rept. 111–472), [4MY] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Bills and resolutions Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 1050), [2FE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] Committee on the Budget (House): majority party ap- (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] Support National Safe Digging Month (H. Res. 1278) pointments (see H. Res. 1156), [10MR] ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1447), (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- [16JN] Surface Transportation Savings Act (H.R. 5604) (H. quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. Reports filed Rept. 111–546), [15JY] 5391), [25MY] Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- Tribute to American Sail Training Association (H. Res. House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates house, Rapid City, SD (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. 111– 197) (H. Rept. 111–460), [13AP] included in committee reports on approved legisla- 590), [14SE] Tribute to Freight Rail Industry (H. Res. 1366) (H. tion and post such estimates on the Internet site Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act (H.R. Rept. 111–542), [15JY] of the Office of the Clerk (see H. Res. 1178), 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] U.S. Coast Guard Academy Anniversary (H. Con. Res. [12MR] Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- 258) (H. Rept. 111–541), [15JY] ———establish and implement a process under which son, MS (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), [22FE] Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Spe- the public may view proceedings of the House and Clean Estuaries Act (H.R. 4715) (H. Rept. 111–442), cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. committees online (see H. Res. 1166), [11MR] [17MR] Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111–470), [4MY] House Rules: require chairs and ranking members of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary (H. Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap committees and subcommittees to indicate whether Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 111–471), they have any financial interest in anyone affiliated Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and [4MY] with a witness at a hearing (see H. Res. 1235), Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 5892) (H. [25MR] (see H. Res. 1268), [15AP] and Historic Preservation Activities (H.R. 5282) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] ———require live dissemination on the Internet of Rept. 111–589), [14SE] Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL all markups of bills and resolutions open to the Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States (H.R. 4387) (H. Rept. 111–610), [20SE] public (see H. Res. 1675), [29SE] on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS (HOUSE) Intelligence services: establish congressional commit- During Periods of Low Traffic Density (H.R. 1997) Bills and resolutions tees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities (see (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] Smith, Kingston: tribute (see H. Res. 1726), [18NO] H. Con. Res. 299), [21JY] Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- Reports filed Members of Congress: majority party appointments ment Act (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), [26JY] Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act (H.R. 5145) (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1397), Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act (H.R. (H. Rept. 111–489), [20MY] [26MY] 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act (H.R. ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1415), Express Gratitude for Contributions That U.S. Air Traf- 1017) (H. Rept. 111–488), [20MY] [28MY] (see H. Res. 1447), [16JN] fic Controllers Make To Keep the Traveling Public Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deem of Certain Service Remini, Robert V.: designate as Historian Emeritus Safe and Airspace Running Efficiently (H. Res. in Reserve Components as Active Service for Pur- of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1659), 1401) (H. Rept. 111–543), [15JY] pose of Certain Administered Laws (H.R. 3787) (H. [23SE] Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited Rept. 111–625), [28SE] Reports filed From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on Activities During the 111th Congress: Committee on Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation (H.R. the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 111–695), [29DE] 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (H. Res. Sites (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Qualifications for Vocational Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report FEMA Independence Act (H.R. 1174) (H. Rept. 111– Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Rehabilita- on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) 459), [13AP] tion Employment Coordinators (H.R. 5630) (H. Rept. (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation 111–627), [28SE] Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics All-American Road Designee (H. Res. 917) (H. End Veteran Homelessness Act (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. (Joint) (H. Rept. 111–545), [15JY] Rept. 111–415), [22FE] 111–449), [22MR] COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO (H.R. 5706) Energy Jobs for Veterans Act (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] 111–453), [22MR] Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- Horse Transportation Safety Act (H.R. 305) (H. Rept. Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act (H.R. 3976) quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. 111–645), [28SE] (H. Rept. 111–451), [22MR] 5391), [25MY] John C. Godbold U.S. Judicial Administration Building, Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Vet- Intelligence services: establish congressional commit- Atlanta, GA (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 111–444), erans (HELP Veterans) Act (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. tees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities (see [18MR] 111–626), [28SE] H. Con. Res. 299), [21JY] National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- National Guard Employment Protection Act (H.R. Reports filed thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension 1879) (H. Rept. 111–450), [22MR] Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and (Joint) (H. Rept. 111–545), [15JY] NTSB Appropriations (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. 111–613), Goals (SAVINGS) Act (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111– COMMODITY CREDIT CORP. [22SE] 628), [28SE] Bills and resolutions Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Market Access Pro- Act (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] Act (H.R. 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] gram (see H.R. 4683), [24FE]

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COMMON CARRIERS related term(s) AVIATION; Dept. of the Interior: provide grants to certain nonprofit COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT CARGO TRANSPORTATION; MOTOR VEHICLES; organizations (see H.R. 5134), [22AP] Bills and resolutions RAILROADS; TRANSPORTATION District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the Financial institutions: improve assessments of regulated Bills and resolutions operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), [29SE] African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions ———promote development of southwest waterfront Repeal (see H.R. 5038), [15AP] to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. (see H.R. 5544), [16JN] COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) VOLUNTEER 1085), [22FE] Financial institutions: provide financial assistance to WORKERS Amtrak: prohibit use of Federal funds for subsidization community development financial institutions to help Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5801), [20JY] defray the costs of operating small dollar loan pro- Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to grams (see H.R. 4694), [25FE] Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- Housing: revitalize distressed housing, reform public Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), tured goods used in a capital project are produced housing demolition and disposition rules, provide [24JN] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] agencies with resources to preserve units, and train Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associ- residents to provide home-based health services (see tion): recognize contributions to community health ated with the location of housing into affordability H.R. 5814), [22JY] and fight against racial health disparities (see H. measures and standards and develop a transportation National Competition for Community Renewal: estab- Res. 1591), [30JY] affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] lish to encourage communities to adopt innovative Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study and develop strategies and design principles relative to poverty H. Res. 1621), [15SE] Children and youth: commemorate national partnership a national intermodal transportation plan (see H.R. prevention, recovery, and response (see H.R. 6222), between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and 5799), [20JY] [28SE] Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big H.R. 6441), [18NO] Res. 240), [25FE] Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary Public works: making supplemental appropriations for National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America investments in clean water projects and transpor- 1157), [10MR] tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), [9MR] ———tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain pas- thorize and improve programs and activities (see [6MY] senger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), H.R. 5897), [28JY] Dept. of HUD: set-aside Community Development [16SE] Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chap- Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the funds to States that carry out public takings for ters of veterans service organizations for rehabilita- security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] tion of their facilities (see H.R. 4632), [22FE] vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. ———require State and local compliance with con- Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and Con. Res. 289), [24JN] stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps Transportation: establish a public transportation safety relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), model (see H.R. 5376), [25MY] program (see H.R. 4643), [22FE] [23JN] Families and domestic relations: establish and expand ———prevent imposition of unreasonable transpor- SBA: temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties programs using multiple networks to recruit and train tation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. foster and adoptive parents and provide support to ———provide certain rights to commuters who ride 6251), [29SE] foster children and their families (see H.R. 5830), public transportation (see H.R. 6064), [30JY] Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- [22JY] COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Bills and resolutions on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. planning and sustainability challenge grant programs [25MY] 1278), [20AP] (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals Reports filed Taxation: exclude income attributable to certain em- (see H. Res. 1240), [13AP] Support National Safe Digging Month: Committee on powerment zone real property from gross income Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. (see H.R. 6041), [30JY] Res. 1778), [17DE] 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] ———extend benefits of empowerment zones and en- King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during COMMON SENSE HEALTH CARE REFORM AND terprise communities if those zones and communities the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, AFFORDABILITY ACT still qualify for designation (see H.R. 6288), [29SE] ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] Bills and resolutions ———make permanent the treatment of municipal ———honor life and work and encourage continued Enact (H.R. 4038): pass (see H.R. 5424), [27MY] bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks as commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a COMMUNICATIONS see TELECOMMUNICATIONS tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), [12JA] COMMUNICATIONS ACT ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal Bills and resolutions permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding 5685), [1JY] National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] Unemployment: provide grants to cities with high un- designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] FCC: provide for voluntary incentive auction revenue employment rates to provide job training, public National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. sharing (see H.R. 5947), [29JY] works, and economic development programs (see Res. 1219), [25MR] Native Americans: establish a position for a representa- H.R. 4740), [3MR] National security: require all young persons to perform tive of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing Reports filed military or civilian service, allow induction to uni- the implementation of universal communications Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- formed services during wartime, and make perma- service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) nent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. Universal service: reform provisions (see H.R. 5828), (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] 5741), [15JY] [22JY] COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKING AND National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see Reports filed FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT H. Res. 1312), [29AP] Truth in Caller ID Act: Committee on Energy and Bills and resolutions Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with Commerce (House) (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111–461), Financial institutions: provide financial assistance to Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), [15JN] [13AP] community development financial institutions to help Ogden, UT: anniversary of McKay-Dee Hospital Center (see H. Res. 1136), [3MR] COMMUNITIES see SUBURBAN AREAS; URBAN AREAS defray the costs of operating small dollar loan pro- grams (see H.R. 4694), [25FE] Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- COMMUNITY BANK AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUS- hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCING ACT TRY RECAPITALIZATION ACT for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] Enact (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] Enact (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT related term(s) SUB- COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES (ORGANIZATION) engage in community service and complete economic URBAN AREAS; URBAN AREAS Bills and resolutions self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 1143), [4MR] Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Bullock County, AL: include in the definition of the COMMUNITY RECOVERY AND ENHANCEMENT Res. 1247), [14AP] Appalachian region for purposes of Appalachian re- (CRE) ACT Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. gional development (see H.R. 5489), [9JN] Bills and resolutions 1430), [10JN] Community Reinvestment Act: repeal (see H.R. 5038), Enact (see H.R. 5943), [29JY] Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), [15AP] COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION AND CRIME [18NO] Dept. of HUD: reauthorize certain assistance for capac- PREVENTION ACT Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- ity building for community development and afford- Bills and resolutions tional funds for community service senior opportuni- able housing (see H.R. 4737), [3MR] Enact (see H.R. 4688), [24FE] ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN]

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Senior Community Service Employment Program: ex- ———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division ———enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), [29JY] pand (see H.R. 4819), [10MR] and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation’s Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism U.N. or any other international governmental organi- [20AP] and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), Dept. of Justice: establish the Organized Retail Theft Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. [30JY] Investigation and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), 4595), [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), [9MR] COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ACT [29JY] Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- Bills and resolutions Dept. of Labor: publish on an Internet website certain tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national information about the number of veterans who are nate information when an officer is seriously injured or regional instructional programs for low-income employed by Federal contractors (see H.R. 6103), or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] youth under the Community Services Block Grant [10AU] Library of Congress: make available to the public bulk Program (see H.R. 4480), [20JA] Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dis- legislative summary and status data used to provide information posted on the THOMAS website (see COMPACT DISCS see SOUND RECORDING AND RE- semination of violent extremist ideologies over the H.R. 6289), [29SE] PRODUCING Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), [13JY] Major League Baseball: require disclosure to con- COMPACTS see INTERSTATE COMPACTS Dept. of the Treasury: make electronic communications sumers of all fees and charges associated with the COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RE- of certain Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients sale of tickets prior to the completion of any Internet SPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY publicly available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), sale of such tickets (see H.R. 6390), [29SE] ACT (CERCLA) [26JA] Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record Bills and resolutions Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- Ecology and environment: reauthorize and improve implement electronic personnel file system and con- ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] brownfields revitalization and State response pro- duct study on improving access of veterans to files Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic grams (see H.R. 5310), [13MY] related to military service and veterans benefits (see health record payment incentives in cases of multi- COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNT- H.R. 5225), [5MY] campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] ABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT ACT Election Assistance Commission: reimburse States for ———provide for treatment of certain electronic health Bills and resolutions costs incurred in establishing online voter registration records as certified EHR technology for purposes House of Representatives: return several measures to programs (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] of health information technology payment incentives the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] Engineering: establish a network of fabrication labora- (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] Conference reports tories to foster scientific and engineering skills and National Computer Science Education Week: designate Provisions (H.R. 2194), [23JN] to provide a workforce capable of producing world (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] Reports filed class manufactured goods (see H.R. 6003), [30JY] National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) (H. Executive Office of the President: establish the Na- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] Rept. 111–512), [23JN] tional Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ACT [22MR] [6MY] Bills and resolutions FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. Enact (see H.R. 5929), [29JY] to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to 290), [24JN] National Library Week: support goals and ideals (see COMPUTERS related term(s) ELECTRONICS; TECH- broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H. Res. 1222), [25MR] NOLOGY; TELECOMMUNICATIONS [30JY] National security: establish the Executive Cyber Direc- Bills and resolutions ———issue regulations against censorship of Internet tor and clarify authority relative to critical informa- Appropriations: require Congress to establish a search- search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] tion infrastructure policy creation, verification, and able database on a public Internet site for congres- ———prohibit from regulating information services or enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] sional earmarks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] Internet access services absent a market failure (see Native Americans: establish a position for a representa- Armed Forces: distribute to members, upon discharge H.R. 5257), [11MY] tive of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing or release from active duty, information on a com- Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- the implementation of universal communications pact disk listing and explaining health, education, cess policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE] and other benefits for which veterans are eligible OMB: establish and maintain a single website acces- (see H.R. 5719), [13JY] (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] Foreign trade: prohibit certain exports of electronic sible to the public that allows the public to obtain Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports of classified information related to certain intel- waste (see H.R. 6252), [29SE] Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act (see H.R. 6026), [30JY] ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. ———establish and maintain website to track the ex- Colleges and universities: require institutions that re- 5599), [24JN] penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), ceive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent har- GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all [30JY] assment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] telecommunication services under Networx contracts Pharmaceuticals: require mail-order pharmacies to no- Communications Act: reform universal service provi- (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] tify customers when generic drugs become available sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] Health: extend health information technology assistance and prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs Consumers: protect from certain aggressive sales tactics eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), on the Internet (see H.R. 5707), [1JY] substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. [29SE] Crime: protect children from registered sex offenders 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] Political campaigns: disclose third-party communica- (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates tions made for or against a candidate and identifying ———protect youth from exploitation by adults using included in committee reports on approved legisla- information in Internet communications, and apply the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] tion and post such estimates on the Internet site disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone ———require reporting on certain information and of the Office of the Clerk (see H. Res. 1178), calls (see H.R. 4749), [3MR] communications technologies of foreign countries [12MR] ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate and develop action plans to improve capacity of ———establish and implement a process under which from disbursing committee contributions until the certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. the public may view proceedings of the House and name of the contributor is publicly posted on the 4962), [25MR] committees online (see H. Res. 1166), [11MR] Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] Dept. of Agriculture: establish Office of Rural ———require posting of information on Members’ ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- Broadband Initiatives (see H.R. 4545), [27JA] representational allowance disbursements on official tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, Dept. of Commerce: establish a loan program to assist public Internet sites (see H. Res. 1707), [29SE] and protect uncompensated Internet activity from in locating information technology and manufac- House Rules: require live dissemination on the Internet treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. turing jobs in the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] of all markups of bills and resolutions open to the 6286), [29SE] ———repeal public telecommunications facilities as- public (see H. Res. 1675), [29SE] Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and sistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] ———require Members’ official websites include con- electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the Dept. of Education: authorize grants for the creation, gressional earmark requests and video presentations U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see H.R. for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), [20JY] vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] 4575), [2FE] Information technology: advance cybersecurity re- Precious metals: require certain return policies from ———provide grants to State educational agencies and search, development, and technical standards (H.R. businesses that purchase precious metals from con- institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- 4061), consideration (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] sumers and solicit such transactions through an Inter- tary and secondary computer science education (see ———commend companies for advocating an uncen- net website (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] H.R. 5929), [29JY] sored Internet, encourage participation in Global Net- Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the Cyber Secu- work Initiative, and make lawful Internet access a personal information and provide consumers with rity Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see H.R. part of U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 1512), choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such 4507), [26JA] [13JY] information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY]

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———require certain Internet websites that contain VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment ing, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), personal information of individuals to remove such Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. [22AP] information at the request of such individuals (see 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] ———establish National Commission on Earmark Re- H.R. 5108), [22AP] Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on form and OMB Office of Grant Making, streamline ———require governmental and business entities in Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. Federal grant making process, and end earmarks and possession of electronic data containing personal in- 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. 5775), formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) [19JY] of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] ———require Congress to establish a searchable data- Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act: Committee on base on a public Internet site for congressional ear- and games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4501) (H. marks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- Rept. 111–673), [7DE] Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the censes for transmission of sound recordings online, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed unless a substantial portion of the recordings are and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), [4MR] 6307), [29SE] [15NO] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (see San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate 462), [13AP] H. Res. 1146), [9MR] Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers [13AP] sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Schools: require public chartering agencies to publish (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] on the Internet the financial expenditures of each Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers charter school authorized or approved by such agen- cessibility Act: Committee on (House) (H.R. 3101) Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from cy and receiving Dept. of Education funding (see (H. Rept. 111–563), [26JY] Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. H.R. 5488), [9JN] CONAWAY, K. MICHAEL (a Representative from Res. 1556), [26JY] Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the Texas) Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation development and construction of science parks to Bills and resolutions introduced pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), promote the clustering of innovation through high [16NO] (see H.J. Res. 88), [15JN] technology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] Dept. of Agriculture: repeal National Organic Certifi- cation Cost-Share Program (see H.R. 5326), [18MY] Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- (see H.J. Res. 79), [3MR] grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit House Rules: curtail the growth of Government pro- grams (see H. Res. 1441), [15JN] ———establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 6401), [15NO] organizations to implement research-based tech- ———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending nology curriculum designed for older adults (see ———require officers and employees of the House to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1632), [16SE] caps (see H.R. 4871), [17MR] H.R. 5269), [11MY] ———establish procedures for expedited consideration CONFERENCE REPORTS Small business: prevent the imposition of new burden- by Congress of certain proposals by the President Bills and resolutions some or unfair tax collecting requirements on small to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. House Rules: clarify treatment of earmarks, limited online businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] 4921), [24MR] tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences Taxation: establish a program to populate downloadable ———establish the Grace Commission II to review between the House and the Senate (see H. Res. tax forms with taxpayer return information (see H.R. and make recommendations regarding cost control 1502), [1JY] 5036), [15AP] in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6448), [29NO] ———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in Texts of ———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] 5649), [30JN] vestment Act (H.R. 2194), [23JN] ———make the Federal budget process more trans- ———provide a recovery period for computer-based Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. parent and make future budgets more sustainable gambling machines (see H.R. 5465), [28MY] 4173), [29JN] ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. (see H.R. 5752), [15JY] CONFERENCES ———provide an optional fast-track procedure the 4976), [25MR] Bills and resolutions Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- President may use when submitting rescission re- White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. quests (see H.R. 5454), [28MY] nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate 5006), [13AP] unique technology standards as a condition of market ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (see H. CONFLICT OF INTERESTS Res. 1492, 1493), [30JN] access, and promote free flow of information (see Bills and resolutions H.R. 5694), [1JY] ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. Taxation: exclude executive branch officers and em- 1493), pass (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] ———enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber ployees from nonrecognition rules relative to the sale and communications infrastructure (see H.R. 5548), ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- of property to comply with conflict-of-interest re- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, [16JN] quirements (see H.R. 5639), [29JN] Telecommunications: award grants for development of school construction and renovation, and other edu- nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices CONGRESS related term(s) HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] that support mission-critical broadband voice and TIVES; LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERN- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- data communications of public safety personnel (see MENT; MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; SENATE ative to health care reform, student loan reform, H.R. 5907), [28JY] Appointments school construction and renovation, and other edu- ———provide vouchers for broadband service to stu- Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. dents, increase access to advanced services for com- Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Res. 1203), [20MR] munity colleges and head start programs, and estab- [20MY] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- lish discounted electronic books pilot program (see Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, H.R. 4619), [9FE] Committee to notify the President of adjournment, school construction and renovation, and other edu- Vietnam: use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic [22DE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Committee to notify the President that a congressional ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] to visit certain detained democracy activists, and re- quorum has assembled, [12JA] ———require a freeze on certain discretionary spend- quest release of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), Congressional Award Board, [30JY] ing whenever there is budget deficit (see H. Con. [14JY] Congressional Office of Compliance Board of Direc- Res. 234), [4FE] Motions tors, [9MR], [13MY] ———require annual budget submissions of the Presi- Information technology: advance cybersecurity re- House of Representatives Inspector General, [30JY] dent to Congress to provide certain information re- search, development, and technical standards (H.R. Bills and resolutions garding companies in which the Government holds 4061), [3FE] Adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 235), [9FE] (see H. stock (see H.R. 4631), [22FE] Reports filed Con. Res. 257), [24MR] (see H. Con. Res. 282), ———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- [27MY] (see H. Con. Res. 293), [30JN] (see H. responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Con. Res. 321), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 332), (see H.R. 5008), [13AP] 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] [17NO] (see H. Con. Res. 336), [17DE] ———require Presidential and congressional budgets Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium (see to disclose and display the net present value of future and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– H. Res. 1101), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1579), [29JY] costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), 405), [27JA] ———establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discre- [16MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on tionary spending by amount saved, and establish bi- ———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010–2020 the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the cameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spend- (see H. Con. Res. 281), [26MY]

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Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Eman- ———give voters the right, through advisory voter provide for automatic continuing appropriations as cipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of initiative, to propose enactment and repeal of Federal of such date (see H.R. 5842), [22JY] King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 243), [25FE] laws in a national election (see H.R. 4499), [21JA] ———establish and implement a process under which ———establish a program through which each State Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer the public may view proceedings of the House and may provide a bust to be displayed in one of the or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, committees online (see H. Res. 1166), [11MR] House Office Buildings (see H.R. 4670), [23FE] Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. ———fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. ———permit use of Emancipation Hall for presen- 4600), [4FE] 1000), [12JA] tation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women ———require submittal of certain certifications to ———improve operation of certain facilities and pro- Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. Congress before transferring or releasing individuals grams (see H.R. 5682), [1JY] 239), [24FE] detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody ———limit Members’ representational allowance, re- ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] strict use of allowance for certain mailings, and in- gressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Dept. of HHS: transmit to House of Representatives clude mass communication cost breakdowns in quar- Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), [22FE] documents, records, or communications relative to terly mail expenditure reports (see H.R. 5151), Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding [27AP] activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. ———limit State redistricting after an apportionment Coins: provide research and development authority for Res. 1561), [27JY] of Representatives and require such redistricting be alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. increase congressional oversight over production, and on exports of weapons and related services by 5596), [24JN] ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), ———oppose usage of certain legislative tactics to H.R. 6162), [22SE] [13JA] further passage of health care reform legislation (see Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minor- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals pur- H. Res. 1194), [18MR] ity party appointments (see H. Res. 1095), [23FE] suing rehabilitation, education, or training programs ———permit individuals to be admitted to the Hall (see H. Res. 1223), [25MR] to receive work-study allowances for outreach serv- of the House in order to document the improved Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs ices provided through congressional offices (see H.R. accessibility (see H. Res. 1555), [26JY] (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] 4765), [4MR] ———print revised edition of the House Rules and Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): District of Columbia: establish charter for government Manual for the 112th Congress (see H. Res. 1720), investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders (see H.R. 5968), [29JY] [17NO] and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- ———require passage of a budget resolution for a Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. tion of any expenditure in connection to an election fiscal year before consideration of any appropriations 1249), [14AP] (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] legislation (see H. Res. 1469), [23JN] ———report on investigation of relationship between ———constitutional amendment on congressional ———require posting of information on Members’ earmark requests made by Members and source and power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal representational allowance disbursements on official timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists elections (see H.J. Res. 84), [13MY] public Internet sites (see H. Res. 1707), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), ———permit voters to vote for ‘‘None of the Above’’ ———require that excess amounts from Members’ of- [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. in Federal elections and require an additional elec- ficial allowances be applied to deficit or Federal 1287), [22AP] tion if ‘‘None of the Above’’ receives the most debt reduction (see H.R. 4825), [11MR] Committee on the Budget (House): majority party ap- votes (see H.R. 4498), [21JA] ———return several measures to the Senate (see H. pointments (see H. Res. 1156), [10MR] European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic Res. 1653), [23SE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments relations and dialogue between Congress and the House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1397), European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] Members to read legislation prior to consideration [26MY] FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress (see H. Res. 1360), [13MY] ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1415), to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to ———ban congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, [28MY] (see H. Res. 1447), [16JN] broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. 1176, 1177), Congressional Art Competition: celebrate anniversary [30JY] [12MR] and commend winners (see H. Res. 1453), [17JN] Federal agencies and departments: improve access to ———curtail the growth of Government programs (see Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds information in the legislative and executive branches H. Res. 1441), [15JN] for earmarks (see H.R. 4831), [11MR] of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR] ———prohibit bills and joint resolutions from con- Congressional Commission on the European Union: es- Federal employees: reduce pay for Members of Con- taining more than one subject (see H. Res. 1573), tablish (see H. Con. Res. 322), [29SE] gress, require Federal civilian employees to take a [29JY] Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- period of unpaid leave, and reduce appropriations ———require a three-fifths vote on a stand-alone bill tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- for legislative branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. that increases the statutory limit on the public debt tunities Act relative to certain employees covered 6134), [15SE] (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly re- ———require citation of specific powers granted to 1530), [15JY] (see H. Res. 1757), [8DE] ports to Congress during the conservatorship of Congress in the Constitution be included in legisla- ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] tion as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- H. Res. 1754), [7DE] employees covered by the Congressional Account- quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. ———require Members of Congress to take the same ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see 5391), [25MY] annual ethics training as senior staff (see H. Res. H. Res. 1783), [22DE] GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolu- 1135), [3MR] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish tions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] ———require public disclosure by Committee on (see H.R. 6223), [28SE] Gulf of Mexico: suspend certain activities until dis- Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States charge of oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident reports and findings of the board of the Office of to regulate corporate political campaign spending as has stopped and congressional report has been issued Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), [28MY] long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the (see H.R. 5436), [27MY] ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish to health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] 1487), [29JN] review and identify inequitable Federal subsidies and ———ensure an up or down vote on certain health Intelligence services: establish congressional commit- make recommendations to Congress for termination, care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] tees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities (see modification, or retention of such subsidies (see H.R. ———require the President, Vice President, Members H. Con. Res. 299), [21JY] 5406), [26MY] of Congress, political appointees, and congressional Legislation: establish the style for amending laws (see Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health in- H.R. 5571), [22JN] consent to interstate compact between New Jersey surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] Library of Congress: improve certain administrative op- and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- erations (see H.R. 5681), [1JY] 6202), [23SE] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] ———make available to the public bulk legislative Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] summary and status data used to provide information zens the right to enact and repeal laws by voting (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] posted on the THOMAS website (see H.R. 6289), on legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold [29SE] 69), [21JA] Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), [20MY] Lobbyists: require registrants to pay an annual fee, ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens House of Representatives: adjournment (see H. Con. impose penalties for failure to file timely reports, the right to propose amendments to the Constitution Res. 308), [29JY] and use funds from such fees and penalties for re- by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), [21JA] ———appoint committee to notify the President of viewing and auditing filings by registrants (see H.R. ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens adjournment (see H. Res. 1784), [22DE] 5751), [15JY] the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. ———deem adjournment in effect on date of regularly Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to 71), [21JA] scheduled Federal general election as sine die and limit terms (see H.J. Res. 67), [21JA]

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———disclose delinquent tax liability, require an eth- Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. ———oppose usage of certain legislative tactics to ics inquiry, and garnish wages of a Member with 1430), [10JN] further passage of health care reform legislation (H. Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), [16SE] Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation Res. 1194), [18MR] ———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. ———pledge not to assemble ‘‘lame-duck’’ session 4423), [12JA] (see H.R. 5146), [27AP] 91), [21JN] between mid-term elections and convening of 112th ———permit to administer the oath of allegiance to ———disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation Congress, [10AU], [23SE] applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), [16MR] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. Reports filed ———prohibit payment of death gratuities to the sur- 92), [21JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the Presi- viving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 6526), Senate: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 307), [29JY] dent, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To [15DE] ———notify that a quorum of the House of Represent- Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Afghanistan: ———provide for rates of pay to be adjusted as a atives is present (see H. Res. 999), [12JA] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1146) (H. function of changes in Government spending (see Smithsonian Institution: revise composition of the Rept. 111–428), [9MR] H.R. 4681), [24FE] Board of Regents so that all members are individuals Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- ———reduce pay, eliminate automatic salary adjust- appointed by the President from a list of nominees dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To ments, and establish a limit on the amount which submitted by the leadership of the Congress (see Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: may be appropriated for House Members’ Represen- H.R. 4774), [4MR] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. tational Allowances (see H.R. 4761), [4MR] State of the Union Message: joint session (see H. Con. Rept. 111–566), [26JY] ———reduce pay and dedicate annual savings to a Res. 228), [19JA] Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- reduction of the national debt (see H.R. 4762), States: carry out congressional redistricting in accord- fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation [4MR] ance with a process under which the public is in- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) ———reduce pay and limit amount appropriated for formed of proposals and has the opportunity to par- (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] allowances and expenses of any House or Senate ticipate in their development prior to adoption (see Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, office (see H.R. 5927), [29JY] H.R. 4918), [23MR] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- ———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), ———establish terms and conditions for carrying out mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. [2MR] congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] 111–458), [25MR] Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- or establishment of national monuments in Arizona (SMART) Research and Development Compact: ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding except by express authorization of Congress (see grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- H.R. 4814), [10MR] Taiwan: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Con. Res. 276), [6MY] 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] national monuments in California except by express Taxation: constitutional amendment on tax limitations Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. 87), [26MY] istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Travel: require any local currencies used for Members [21DE] national monuments in Colorado except by express and employees for official foreign travel be paid House of Representatives Facilities and Programs Oper- authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), [2MR] for using congressional funds and enhance disclosure ation Improvement: Committee on House Adminis- ———prohibit further extension or establishment of on official congressional foreign travel (see H.R. tration (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 111–569), national monuments in Montana except by express 5957), [29JY] [27JY] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4754), [4MR] Unfunded Mandate Reform Act: establish a point of In the Matter of Nicole Gustafson: Committee on ———prohibit further extension or establishment of order against consideration of legislation that exceeds Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. national monuments in Nevada except by express the threshold for private sector mandates (see H.R. 111–690), [17DE] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4675), [24FE] 5818), [22JY] In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards ———prohibit further extension or establishment of World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), national monuments in Utah except by express au- members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 5859), [21AP] thorization of Congress (see H.R. 4651), [23FE] [26JY] In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee ———require certain procedures for designating na- Messages on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. tional monuments (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: 111–496), [26MY] ———require congressional approval and provide re- President Obama, [2FE] In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on strictions on the use of national monuments (see Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act: President Obama, Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. H.R. 4996), [13AP] [24MY] 111–409), [29JA] NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] Motions Library of Congress Administrative Operations Im- National security: require quadrennial national security Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the provement: Committee on House Administration reviews (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed (House) (H.R. 5681) (H. Rept. 111–557), [22JY] Obama, President: notification that a quorum has as- Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for sembled (see H. Res. 998), [12JA] ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] 2011: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) OMB: establish and maintain a single website acces- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] sible to the public that allows the public to obtain ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports school construction and renovation, and other edu- (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] (see H.R. 6026), [30JY] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), of funds by corporations engaging in political speech and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. [29JN] (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic Bills and resolutions from disbursing committee contributions until the leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- name of the contributor is publicly posted on the J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] ———report on investigation of relationship between tunities Act relative to certain employees covered ———reduce limit for certain contributions to a can- earmark requests made by Members and source and by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. didate with respect to an election for Federal office timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists 1530), [15JY] (see H. Res. 1757), [8DE] (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans ———reform financing of House of Representatives ———report on investigation of relationship between Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] earmark requests made by Members and source and employees covered by the Congressional Account- ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] H. Res. 1783), [22DE] and protect uncompensated Internet activity from ———report on investigation of relationship between CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY PAY ACT treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. earmark requests made by Members and source and Bills and resolutions 6286), [29SE] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Enact (see H.R. 4681), [24FE] Program Reform Commission: establish to review and (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] CONGRESSIONAL BELT-TIGHTENING ACT identify unnecessary Federal programs and make rec- ———report on investigation of relationship between Bills and resolutions ommendations to Congress for termination, modifica- earmark requests made by Members and source and Enact (see H.R. 4761), [4MR] tion, or retention of such programs (see H.R. 5407), timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT [26MY] (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] Bills and resolutions Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- House of Representatives: adjournment, [29JN], Appropriations: set a cap on allocated funds for ear- lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] [29SE], [16DE], [22DE] marks (see H.R. 4831), [11MR]

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Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. eral programs and standards (see H.R. 5352), Res. 45), consideration of Senate amendment (see 77), [2MR] [20MY] H. Res. 1065), [3FE] CONNECTICUT American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all ———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally Bills and resolutions stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Riv- 6403), [15NO] (see H.R. 5008), [13AP] ers: designate segments for study for potential addi- Army: commend achievements in and commitment to ———require spending limits be imposed when the tion to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see environmental sustainability and energy security (see statutory limit on the public debt is increased (see H.R. 5130), [22AP] H. Res. 1106), [24FE] H.R. 4587), [3FE] Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses Clean Air Act: repeal certain amendments relative to ———require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal and extend deadline for commencement of construc- expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate tion of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 4451), 6228), [28SE] the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent [13JA] Construction industries: provide financial incentives for resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. owners of commercial and multifamily residential [24MR] 5131), [22AP] buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient Congress: establish a point of order against consider- Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect water- equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] ation of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Man- shed (see H.R. 5876), [27JY] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities date Reform Act threshold for private sector man- Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] to make loans to consumers to implement energy New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement dates (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see officers, and first responders for response to at- House of Representatives: require passage of a budget H.R. 4785), [9MR] resolution for a fiscal year before consideration of tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans Res. 1320), [4MY] any appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 1469), to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate [23JN] ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- Motions certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. ———make loans to qualified projects for the produc- [25MR] Res. 45), [4FE] tion of renewable source jet fuel (see H.R. 6343), Reports filed ———repeal provision providing funds for a certain health care facility and rescind such funds (see H.R. [29SE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 45, Dept. of Defense: reform energy policy (see H.R. Increase Statutory Limit on the Public Debt: Com- 5802), [20JY] Real estate: require State and local compliance with 5280), [12MY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1065) (H. Rept. Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set effi- 111–411), [3FE] constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), ciency standards for small-duct high-velocity air con- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUND- ditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), MENT CONTROL ACT [23JN] University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s basket- [20JY] Bills and resolutions ———determine whether there are systemic impedi- Appropriations: increase earmark transparency and ac- ball team (see H. Res. 1239), [13AP] ments to carrying out certain weatherization pro- countability (see H.R. 4560), [2FE] Reports filed grams (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] House of Representatives: require public hearings on Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- all earmark requests in the district of the Member mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. gram (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] making the request, and further increase earmark 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- transparency and accountability (see H.R. 5997), Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), [30JY] 111–596), [16SE] [5MY] CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associ- Bills and resolutions CONNOLLY, GERALD E. (a Representative from Vir- ated with the location of housing into affordability Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of di- ginia) measures and standards and develop a transportation rect spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced ———require Presidential and congressional budgets Ecology and environment: reduce heat island effect affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] to disclose and display the net present value of future and associated ground level ozone pollution from Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, tech- costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), Federal facilities (see H.R. 6136), [15SE] nology development, and applied research in the Federal employees: provide authority to compensate [16MR] wind energy industry production and energy efficient Federal employees for the 2-day period in which House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see authority to make expenditures from the Highway included in committee reports on approved legisla- H.R. 4584), [3FE] Trust Fund lapsed (see H.R. 4786), [9MR] tion and post such estimates on the Internet site Dept. of the Interior: establish production incentive fee Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program: for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which of the Office of the Clerk (see H. Res. 1178), provide lump-sum payments to recipients unless the [12MR] production is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] insured or beneficiary elects otherwise (see H.R. Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES see CONGRESS 6175), [22SE] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON THE EURO- Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), PEAN UNION in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutila- consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions tion (see H. Res. 1088), [22FE] Establish (see H. Con. Res. 322), [29SE] 1781), [21DE] Oil Pollution Act: extend liability to corporations, part- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES see CONGRESS nerships, and other persons having ownership inter- cies: making appropriations for military construction CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES see CONGRESS ests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS see CONGRESS Postal Service: ensure reasonable and sustainable work- ———making appropriations for military construction CONGRESSIONAL FOREIGN TRAVEL REFORM loads and schedules for supervisory and management and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration ACT employees and clarify laws on consultation and (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] Bills and resolutions changes or terminations in certain proposals (see Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- Enact (see H.R. 5957), [29JY] H.R. 4895), [20MR] (see H.R. 5004), [13AP] velop a workforce training and education program CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE OF REGULATORY ———replace delivery vehicle fleet with electric motor to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- ANALYSIS vehicles (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] Bills and resolutions Power resources: require treatment of any plans, docu- ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. Establish (see H.R. 6223), [28SE] ments, and lease sales required for Outer Continental 6142), [15SE] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT AND SPENDING Shelf drilling as a major Federal action relative to power supplies for certain security or life safety TRANSPARENCY (COST) ACT the National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. alarms and surveillance system components from en- Bills and resolutions 5506), [10JN] Enact (see H.R. 5151), [27AP] Renewable energy: extend contract periods for renew- ergy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), [28MY] CONGRESSIONAL PAY CUT FOR DEBT REDUC- able energy for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), EPA: assess potential of smart electronics to reduce TION ACT [15SE] home and office electricity demand and incorporate Bills and resolutions Taxation: deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- smart electronics into the Energy Star Program (see Enact (see H.R. 4762), [4MR] ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil H.R. 5070), [20AP] CONGRESSIONAL PAY RAISE ELIMINATION Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] ———publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements ACT Designated Speaker pro tempore for certification as a low emission and energy-effi- Bills and resolutions House of Representatives, [21DE] cient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), [27MY] Enact (see H.R. 4423), [12JA] CONSERVATION OF ENERGY related term(s) RE- Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT NEWABLE ENERGY and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings Alaska: require hydroelectric energy generated to be Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean considered as renewable energy for purposes of Fed- [15JY]

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GSA: provide for the training of Federal building per- ———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such H.R. 6144), [16SE] erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] Motions 1574), [29JY] High-Performance Building Week: support goals and Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities ———provide grants and enter into cooperative agree- ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] to make loans to consumers to implement energy ments for integrated regional water conservation Housing: authorize public housing agencies to use op- efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] erating funds as collateral for financing energy con- 4785), [16SE] ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- servation improvements and to freeze utility con- Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- sumption levels (see H.R. 5154), [27AP] bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and Endangered species: support international tiger con- [29JN] purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), servation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in ———establish a program to accelerate, provide incen- [21DE] St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] tives for, and examine the challenges and opportuni- Reports filed Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- ties associated with the deployment of electric drive Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] vehicles (see H.R. 5442), [27MY] gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conserva- New Jersey: commend construction of the New 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] tion, and management of Onondaga Lake in New Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit York (see H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) [29SE] plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] ———make additional capitalization grants to State Power resources: encourage implementation of thermal Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- water pollution control revolving funds that adopt energy infrastructure (see H.R. 5805), [21JY] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] ———promote oil independence by developing a clean for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- Rept. 111–570), [27JY] Fish and fishing: prohibit trade in billfish (see H.R. curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, 5804), [21JY] ———require major fuel distributors to install blender FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] [29JN] [21DE] Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. Public buildings: require consideration of the life-cycle Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- 4416), [12JA] cost of a building during the construction of certain cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Great Lakes: affirm waters are impressed and managed Federal buildings (see H.R. 4989), [25MR] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations consistent with public trust principles to protect the Renewable energy: establish pilot projects for agri- (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] navigational, conservation, and public interest in culture renewable energy systems (see H.R. 6342), Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee such waters (see H.R. 6006), [30JY] [29SE] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. ———issue restoration semipostal stamp (see H.R. ———extend, expand, and improve tax incentives and Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] 4876), [18MR] grant programs for renewable energy, especially solar Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] (GREEN) Act: Committee on Financial Services ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] ———promote development and use of marine and (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect water- hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- shed (see H.R. 5876), [27JY] identify and address potential impacts of such tech- riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] [14SE] Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] ———spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES re- Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- electricity generation in the U.S. through priority lated term(s) ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT; NAT- servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- interconnection and renewable energy payments (see URAL RESOURCES; RENEWABLE ENERGY entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for H.R. 5883), [27JY] Bills and resolutions any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see Rural areas: establish a loan program to promote en- Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness H. Res. 1390), [25MY] ergy conservation (see H.R. 6341), [29SE] Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] H.R. 6040), [30JY] H.R. 4597), [4FE] Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an ex- Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence Taxation: allow energy investment tax credit and resi- ceedance or violation of a national ambient air qual- (see H.R. 5194), [29AP] dential energy efficient property credit for natural ity standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint Monongahela National Forest: designate additional gas heat pumps (see H.R. 5518), [10JN] Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. lands as wilderness (see H.R. 5965), [29JY] ———clarify types of energy conservation subsidies 5118), [22AP] National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil provided by public utilities eligible for income exclu- Bureau of Reclamation: participate in phase one of Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] sion (see H.R. 5839), [22JY] the South San Diego County Water Reclamation National Waterways Conference (organization): anni- ———extend credit for energy efficient appliances (see Project (see H.R. 4579), [3FE] versary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] H.R. 5744), [15JY] Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead ———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- international community in reversing renewable nat- to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), [4MR] ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), ural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for [29SE] [25MR] industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Natural Resources Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon Conservation Service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [27AP] around North and South America and recognize im- (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] ———carry out a conservation program that makes portance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. ———increase credit for 2- and 3-wheeled electric payments to assist owners and operators of muck Res. 1519), [14JY] highway vehicles (see H.R. 5705), [1JY] land to conserve and improve the soil, water, and Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and ———modify and extend the credit for alternative wildlife resources of the land (see H.R. 6180), coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] [22SE] ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, ———provide an elective payment for specified en- ———convey a small parcel of Natural Resources restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] Conservation Service property in Riverside, CA (see Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill ———provide an incentive to encourage the replace- H.R. 4827), [11MR] Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil ment of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills [8JN] Service to respond to violations of regulations on (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] ———provide for home energy conservation bonds the management, use, and protection of public lands Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- (see H.R. 5617), [28JN] (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, ———provide that solar electric property need not be ———authorize participation in design and construc- historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- located on the property to which it is generating tion of water treatment facility to reclaim and reuse sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient municipal wastewater within the Orange County consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] Water District service area (see H.R. 5039), [15AP] Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands con- Technology: improve energy efficiency of outdoor ———establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration tiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. lighting (see H.R. 5201), [4MY] Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] 4524), [26JA]

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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: Motions CONSTITUTION—U.S. establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Bills and resolutions Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic (H.R. 4851), [15AP] Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and Reports filed [14SE] installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th H.R. 4597), [4FE] Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, Amendment providing women the right to vote (see Taxation: provide tax incentives for producing elec- Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules H. Res. 1375), [19MY] tricity from wasted heat (see H.R. 5977), [29JY] (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- Water: provide for conservation and development of CONSTITUTION DAY zens the right to propose amendments to the Con- water and related resources and authorize Dept. of Bills and resolutions stitution by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), the Army construction and improvement projects for Observance (see H. Res. 1612), [14SE] [21JA] rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Dept. of Defense: prohibit imposition of additional reg- Weeks, John W.: recognize contributions to the con- Bills and resolutions istration requirements on privately-owned firearms servation of forests and water supply (see H. Res. Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional by servicemen and civilian employees beyond exist- 1348), [11MY] amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- ing State and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), Motions guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of [1JY] Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] Dept. of Justice: prevent participation in any lawsuit Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- (see H.J. Res. 79), [3MR] immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, ———constitutional amendment to require balanced [22JY] historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- (see H.J. Res. 73), [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), [3FE] District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), (see H.J. Res. 78), [2MR] (see H.J. Res. 89), [16JN] arms (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), motion to recommit, [20MR] Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing [28AP] Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safe- Reports filed legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, guard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Con- Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 106), [22DE] ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- stitution relative to governmental powers reserved Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- zens the right to enact and repeal laws by voting to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. on legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. [12JA] ———recognize historic and continuing importance of 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] 69), [21JA] Federalism and uphold States’ rights (see H. Res. Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens 1587), [30JY] tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands the right to propose amendments to the Constitution House Rules: require citation of specific powers grant- Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), [21JA] ed to Congress in the Constitution be included in (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. laws (see H. Res. 1754), [7DE] Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 71), [21JA] ———require House officers and employees to take 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Great Ape Conservation Act Reauthorization: Com- tion of any expenditure in connection to an election Res. 1772), [16DE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4416) (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] ———require officers and employees of the House (H. Rept. 111–650), [29SE] ———constitutional amendment on congressional to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1632), [16SE] Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act: Committee power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5194) (H. Rept. Immigration: require Federal payment of costs incurred elections (see H.J. Res. 84), [13MY] by State or local governments in defending a State 111–595), [16SE] Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to or local immigration law that survives a constitu- CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOP- give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regu- tional challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), MENT ACT lations when ratified by the legislatures of two thirds [19JY] Bills and resolutions of the several States (see H.J. Res. 102), [30NO] Insurance: express that a Government imposed mandate Dept. of Agriculture: expand eligibility for Farm Serv- ———reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold requiring individuals to purchase health insurance ice Agency loans (see H.R. 6057), [30JY] the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), [3FE] CONSOLIDATED LAND, ENERGY, AND AQUATIC governmental powers reserved to the States or the National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling RESOURCES ACT people (see H. Res. 1006), [12JA] on constitutionality and express support for institu- Bills and resolutions ———recognize historic and continuing importance of tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] Enact (H.R. 3534): consideration (see H. Res. 1574), Federalism and uphold States’ rights (see H. Res. ———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), [20AP] [29JY] 1587), [30JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend Motions Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and Enact (H.R. 3534), [30JY] treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with for- citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), Reports filed eign countries from diminishing rights or privileges [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Provisions: Committee on guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 107), Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [22DE] ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure [29JY] Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to of funds by corporations engaging in political speech Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) limit terms (see H.J. Res. 67), [21JA] (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], Political campaigns: allow Congress and States to regu- Real estate: require State and local compliance with [30JY] late corporate political campaign spending as long constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET REC- as such limits do not abridge freedom of the press relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), ONCILIATION ACT (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] [23JN] Bills and resolutions ———constitutional amendment permitting Congress Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. (see H. Res. 1018), [19JA] ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. Res. 74), [2FE] Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- ———constitutional amendment prohibiting corpora- in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. tions and labor organizations from using operating [20AP] 1248), [14AP] funds for advertisements relative to Federal election U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. continuation health coverage until coverage is other- Real estate: require State and local compliance with Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of wise available through an employment-based health constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), Messages [18MY] [23JN] Proposed Constitution for the Virgin Islands: President Medicare: provide for additional opportunities to enroll States: constitutional amendment allowing States to call Obama, [2MR] under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] a limited convention solely for the purposes of con- CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit cer- sidering whether to propose a specific amendment Bills and resolutions tain individuals losing their COBRA continuation to the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 95), [30JY] Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act: amend certain re- coverage to have access to the high-risk health insur- Taxation: constitutional amendment on tax limitations quirements for construction job training program ance pool program (see H.R. 5664), [1JY] (see H.J. Res. 87), [26MY] grants (see H.R. 6395), [29SE] Taxation: establish tax-free COBRA premium payment Women: anniversary of 19th Amendment providing Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see accounts (see H.R. 6001), [30JY] women the right to vote (see H. Res. 1375), [19MY] H. Con. Res. 287), [14JN]

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Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to CONSUMER ASSISTANCE TO RECYCLE AND Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- SAVE ACT bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. tured goods used in a capital project are produced Bills and resolutions Res. 1298), [22AP] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] Enact (H.R. 2751): consideration of Senate amend- ———require employees at call centers who initiate Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives ments (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] or receive telephone calls to disclose physical loca- for owners of commercial and multifamily residential Motions tion of such employees (see H.R. 6309), [29SE] buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient Enact (H.R. 2751), [21DE] Computers: protect from certain aggressive sales tactics equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] Reports filed on the Internet (see H.R. 5707), [1JY] Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Courts: eliminate the learned intermediary defense to causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] 6421), [17NO] until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in [2DE] Bills and resolutions commerce of children’s food and beverage containers Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- Consumers: regulate debt settlement services (see H.R. composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] bate Program (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] 5387), [25MY] ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), Bills and resolutions barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] [5MY] America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (see Credit: prohibit furnishing of certain negative loan Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engi- H. Res. 1082), [22FE] modification information to a consumer reporting agency and prohibit such information from being neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT used in computing a consumer’s credit score (see ity for negligence when providing volunteer services Reports filed or equipment in response to a declared emergency Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- H.R. 5743), [15JY] ———provide an interest rate cap and other require- or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ments for creditors making covered loans (see H.R. FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand 5689), [1JY] CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION ———require disclosures to all cosigners and guaran- earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] Bills and resolutions GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and de- tors of any consumer credit transaction or lease that Chemicals: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution are required to be made to the consumer (see H.R. sign features into public buildings (see H.R. 4797), in commerce of children’s food and beverage con- [9MR] 4659), [23FE] tainers composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), ———require inclusion of credit scores with free an- Haiti: establish program for sending qualified and [13JA] nual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. available construction workers and equipment to as- Hazardous substances: prohibit manufacture, sale, or 4538), [27JA] sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see distribution in commerce of children’s jewelry con- ———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, H.R. 5171), [28AP] taining cadmium, barium, or antimony (see H.R. upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, Hazardous substances: reduce emissions of formalde- 4428), [13JA] to make a prompt decision whether to allow the hyde from composite wood products (see H.R. Printing: exempt ordinary books and paper-based print- sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] 4805), [10MR] ed material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclo- High-Performance Building Week: support goals and [4MR] sure (Credit CARD) Act: amend effective date of ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] Product safety: ban the sale, manufacture, distribution, provisions relative to gift certificates, store gift cards, Housing: require home inspections conducted for prop- and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs (see and other general use prepaid cards (see H.R. 5502), erty with federally related mortgages be conducted H.R. 5386), [25MY] [10JN] by State-licensed or certified home inspectors and Reports filed Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities include such inspections in settlement statements (see Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- to make loans to consumers to implement energy H.R. 4854), [16MR] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] H.R. 4785), [9MR] 1278), [20AP] CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze ACT to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of Bills and resolutions ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- those affected by ban on development of tribal lands CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), Dept. of Commerce: study and report on access by Public buildings: require consideration of the life-cycle [4MR] blind consumers to certain electronic devices, estab- cost of a building during the construction of certain CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT lish minimum nonvisual access standards for such Federal buildings (see H.R. 4989), [25MR] Bills and resolutions devices, and establish an enforcement office (see Small business: include certain construction and land Enact (see H.R. 6421), [17NO] H.R. 4533), [27JA] development loans in the definition of small business CONSUMER PROTECTION IN AIRLINE TICKET Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- lending (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] VALIDITY ACT bate Program (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] Taxation: encourage investments in infrastructure (see ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- H.R. 6181), [22SE] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5930), [29JY] gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), ———exclude from gross income remediation pay- [5MY] CONSUMERS related term(s) CREDIT; PRODUCT SAFE- ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from TY; TOYS ———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit entering into any contract with their health care pro- Appointments to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), [4MR] viders (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] ———modify timing rules for determining gross in- Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness come relative to certain construction contracts (see sumer Protection Act, [9JN] of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. Bills and resolutions H.R. 6097), [10AU] 5072), [20AP] ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- Agriculture: protect farmers and ranchers that may be ———improve financial safety and soundness of the diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and harmed economically by genetically engineered FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- for living costs due to vacating such residence, and seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), ———improve safety and soundness of FHA mortgage [18MR] [23JN] insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] ———provide for depreciation of certain roof systems Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust ———incorporate transportation costs associated with (see H.R. 5396), [25MY] laws to the business of health insurance to protect the location of housing into affordability measures Motions competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), [22FE] and standards and develop a transportation afford- Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- ———restore application of Federal antitrust laws to ability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] the business of health insurance to protect competi- ———provide adequate commitment authority for Reports filed tion and consumers (H.R. 4626), consideration (see guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit H. Res. 1098), [23FE] and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) Aviation: impose limitations on airline practices rel- [27JY] (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] ative to the expiration of tickets for air transportation ———provide grants to State and local governments Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products (see H.R. 5930), [29JY] to carry out programs to provide mediation between Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) ———require air carriers to refund baggage fees if mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and re- H.R. 5754), [15JY] Support National Safe Digging Month: Committee on quire air carriers and ticket agents to include the Dept. of Justice: create and maintain a public database Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] (see H.R. 5384), [25MY] corporate entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE]

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Dept. of the Treasury: provide a receipt to each tax- Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. ———require businesses to warn employees, con- payer who files a Federal income tax return (see 4757), [4MR] sumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of any H.R. 6458), [29NO] Housing: provide tax incentives for short sales as a product or service that poses serious danger to the ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset preferable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. [11MR] ———require inclusion of warning labels on Internet 6225), [28SE] ———require home inspections conducted for property and catalogue advertising of certain toys and games Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for with federally related mortgages be conducted by (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and State-licensed or certified home inspectors and in- Public utilities: provide electric consumers the right purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), clude such inspections in settlement statements (see to access certain electric energy information (see consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. H.R. 4854), [16MR] H.R. 4860), [16MR] (see H.R. 5696), [1JY] 1781), [21DE] Interstate commerce: prohibit restrictions on the resale Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect of event tickets sold in interstate commerce as an and increase availability of affordable new mortgages consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- unfair or deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 4795), and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by standing of insurance issues, and regulate over-the- [9MR] Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of Liability Risk Retention Act: modernize and expand [28SE] conference report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] coverage to include commercial property insurance ———reduce fraud and abusive practices in the origi- Electric power: promote energy independence and self- (see H.R. 4802), [10MR] nation of residential mortgages by establishing a sufficiency through net metering by certain small Major League Baseball: require disclosure to con- clearinghouse of mortgage application information electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), sumers of all fees and charges associated with the (see H.R. 5941), [29JY] [1JY] sale of tickets prior to the completion of any Internet Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who sale of such tickets (see H.R. 6390), [29SE] Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), Medicare: require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] [29JA] covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institu- ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain re- tions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled Medicare/Medicaid: improve oversight of nursing fa- coveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to cus- cilities by ensuring adequate, trained surveyors (see H.R. 6531), [16DE] tomers (see H.R. 6337), [29SE] H.R. 6261), [29SE] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- Money: require disclosures to consumers by coin and elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living in- sumers of Federal power marketing administrations precious metal bullion dealers (see H.R. 6149), creases for Social Security (see H.R. 5275), [11MY] about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. [16SE] (see H.R. 5305), [13MY] Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- 5964), [29JY] Small business: prevent the imposition of new burden- EPA: publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), some or unfair tax collecting requirements on small for certification as a low emission and energy-effi- [29JN] online businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support cient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), [27MY] Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic Expedited Funds Availability Act: adjust dollar limits goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness on check hold policies (see H.R. 4936), [24MR] installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] Patents: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. H.R. 4597), [4FE] [20JY] Taxation: allow a deduction for interest paid on indebt- 6352), [29SE] ———help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from ———provide recourse under patent law for persons edness incurred in connection with the purchase of the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing who suffer competitive injury as a result of false a new automobile or light truck (see H.R. 4897), more stringent controls on the use of such devices markings (see H.R. 4954), [25MR] [21MR] (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: expedite ———disclose certain return information relative to ———require dentists to provide patients with a fact- application of provision prohibiting rescissions of identity theft (see H.R. 5972), [29JY] sheet before performing any dental restoration work health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5761), [15JY] ———establish a program to populate downloadable (see H.R. 4615), [4FE] ———permit certain individuals losing their COBRA tax forms with taxpayer return information (see H.R. FDIC: codify the Transaction Account Guarantee Pro- continuation coverage to have access to the high- 5036), [15AP] gram (see H.R. 5511), [10JN] risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), ———exclude from gross income remediation pay- Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of [1JY] ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of ———modify and extend the credit for alternative H.R. 6167), [22SE] annual limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6452), motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] Financial institutions: promote transparency and ac- [29NO] ———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in countability in the consumer financial products and ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. services market and ensure that no company be- lifetime limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6453), 5649), [30JN] comes too big to fail (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] [29NO] ———provide additional protections for recipients of ———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and effi- ———repeal provisions that prohibit health coverage the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit cient banking system (see H.R. 5159), [28AP] rescissions (see H.R. 6454), [29NO] (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] Food: require labels on food that contains, or is pro- ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- duced with, a genetically engineered material (see tion exclusions or other discrimination based on diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and H.R. 5577), [23JN] health status for adults (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] for living costs due to vacating such residence, and Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of prod- ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), ucts imported into the U.S. to establish registered tion exclusions or other discrimination based on [18MR] agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept health status for children (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- service of process against such manufacturers (see ———repeal provisions that require extension of de- permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. H.R. 4678), [24FE] pendent coverage to adult children under age 26 5685), [1JY] ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- (see H.R. 6450), [29NO] ———provide taxpayer protection and assistance rel- cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders Pharmaceuticals: require mail-order pharmacies to no- ative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5047), [15AP] and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. tify customers when generic drugs become available ———provide that fees charged for baggage carried consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] and prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] [29SE] H.R. 5021), [14AP] Government regulations: regulate debt settlement serv- Power resources: require major fuel distributors to in- ———require certain determinations before the filing ices (see H.R. 5387), [25MY] stall blender pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. of all notices of Federal tax liens and supervisory Health: ensure health care consumer and provider ac- 5632), [29JN] approval before the filing of certain notices of Fed- cess to certain benefits plan information and provide Precious metals: require certain return policies from eral tax liens (see H.R. 6439), [18NO] transparency in hospital price and quality information businesses that purchase precious metals from con- Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR] sumers and solicit such transactions through an Inter- nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate ———prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or net website (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] unique technology standards as a condition of market representation in the provision of health care services Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of access, and promote free flow of information (see and require identification of the license of health personal information and provide consumers with H.R. 5694), [1JY] care professionals (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such Telephones: require cell phone early termination fees ———provide for transparency in health care pricing information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] to be pro-rated over the term of a subscriber’s con- (see H.R. 4700), [25FE] Product safety: ban the sale, manufacture, distribution, tract (see H.R. 5583), [23JN] ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs (see Transportation: prevent imposition of unreasonable insurance (see H.R. 4995), [13AP] H.R. 5386), [25MY] transportation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE]

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Water: allow small public water systems to request Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary exemption from national primary drinking water re- Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see 111–517), [29JN] fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] CONTINENTAL SHELF see OUTER CONTINENTAL until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), Conference reports SHELF [2DE] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE Crime: provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- 4173), [29JN] TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see Motions Bills and resolutions H.R. 4567), [2FE] Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust Enact (H.R. 3082): consideration of Senate amendment Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- laws to the business of health insurance to protect (see H. Res. 1782), [21DE] tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), [24FE] Motions the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities Enact (H.R. 3082), [21DE] H.R. 6540), [17DE] to make loans to consumers to implement energy Reports filed ———improve preservation of the small arms produc- efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Pro- tion industrial base by allowing all small arms manu- 4785), [16SE] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1782) facturers to compete for Federal small arms contracts Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] (see H.R. 5181), [29AP] bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] CONTINUING EXTENSION ACT ———phase out the use of private military contractors Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4650), [23FE] of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. Enact (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] ———provide authority to restrict competition to busi- 5072), [10JN] Enact (H.R. 4851): same-day consideration of rule and nesses within States that fund projects at military Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for consideration under suspension of the rules (see H. installations (see H.R. 5755), [15JY] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and Res. 1248), [14AP] ———provide for performance management of the de- purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), Motions fense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), [14AP] [21DE] Enact (H.R. 4851), [15AP] ———provide for performance management of the de- Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect Reports filed fense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), consideration consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration (see H. Res. 1300), [27AP] standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, ———provide greater transparency in conversion of the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. functions previously performed by contractors to per- [30JN] 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] formance by departmental employees (see H.R. Reports filed CONTRACEPTIVES 6349), [29SE] Bereaved Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act: Committee Bills and resolutions ———restore accountability and congressional over- on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth sight to the defense contracting process (see H.R. Rept. 111–672), [7DE] in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- 6310), [29SE] Calling Card Consumer Protection Act: Committee on nities the information and skills needed to reduce ———take illegal subsidization into account in evalu- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3993) (H. teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] ating proposals for contracts for major defense acqui- Rept. 111–507), [15JN] ———tribute to family planning services provided sition programs (see H.R. 5298), [13MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see Dept. of Education: award contracts to nonprofit orga- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: H. Res. 1476), [24JN] nizations to enter into partnerships with local edu- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive cational agencies to turn around low-performing pub- Rept. 111–518), [30JN] health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), lic high schools (see H.R. 5467), [28MY] Consideration of H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry [22AP] Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from Fair Competition Act: Committee on Rules (House) Education: establish a public education and awareness entering into any contract with their health care pro- (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111–418), [23FE] program relative to emergency contraception (see viders (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- H.R. 5561), [17JN] Dept. of HUD: transform rental assistance properties gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility into properties with long-term, property-based, sus- 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- tainable contracts that include flexibility to address Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit tions based on provision of certain health services certain issues (see H.R. 6468), [1DE] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] Dept. of Labor: publish on an Internet website certain (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] Health: expand access to preventive health care serv- information about the number of veterans who are Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- ices that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce employed by Federal contractors (see H.R. 6103), mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. the number of abortions, and improve access to [10AU] 111–503), [8JN] women’s health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] Dept. of Transportation: waive, if in the public interest, Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support certain requirements relating to the letting of con- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), [22AP] tracts (see H.R. 4874), [17MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize entrance into con- [21DE] rights of conscience relative to requirements for cov- tracts for the transfer of veterans to non-departmental Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act: Committee erage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), adult foster homes for veterans who are unable to on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3190) (H. Rept. 111– [22DE] live independently (see H.R. 5641), [30JN] 676), [8DE] Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education Employment: stimulate job creation by directing Fed- FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] eral procurement to domestic sources, ensuring en- (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] Women: establish certain duties for pharmacies to en- forcement of domestic sourcing requirement, and Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act: Com- sure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see prohibiting procurement of sweatshop goods (see mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. H.R. 5309), [13MY] H.R. 6262), [29SE] 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] CONTRACTS Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act: Committee on Bills and resolutions Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4501) (H. Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces Substances and Worker Health for the contractor Rept. 111–673), [7DE] operations are only used for safe and orderly with- employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, drawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense [22SE] and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- contractors (see H.R. 6045), [30JY] Federal agencies and departments: improve manage- ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding ment and oversight of contracts and strengthen ac- [15NO] self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. countability of Government-wide suspension and de- Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] barment system (see H.R. 5726), [13JY] ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), Business and industry: extend ban on political contribu- ———permit agencies to count certain contracts to- [16DE] tions by certain Government contractors to other for- ward certain small business contracting goals (see Medical Debt Relief Act: Committee on Financial profit recipients of Federal funds and limit contribu- H.R. 6226), [28SE] Services (House) (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 111–629), tions of employees of such recipients (see H.R. ———require annual audits of contracts for compli- [28SE] 4434), [13JA] ance with the Buy American Act (see H.R. 5898), Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- ———require persons to certify that they have not [28JY] riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before Federal contracts: allow contracting officers to consider [14SE] being awarded Government contracts (see H.R. information regarding domestic employment before Truth in Caller ID Act: Committee on Energy and 5837), [22JY] awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] Commerce (House) (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111–461), Civil Service Reform and Government Reorganization Federal employees: ensure Federal Employees Health [13AP] Commission: establish (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost

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savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription Motions Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), [21JA] Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: ex- of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), 6021), [30JY] tend number of years that multiyear contracts may [28AP] Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), [20AP] be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (see H. Res. 1362), (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] Federal contractors from making expenditures, and [18MY] Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel establish additional spending disclosure requirements Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act policies to improve recruitment and retention of relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- Reports filed erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. BLM Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural [15NO] 4488), [21JA] Resources (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 111–394), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from [12JA] Res. 1778), [17DE] contracting with the Federal Government of persons Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Manage- King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), [20MY] ment for Performance and Related Reforms To Ob- the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, GAO: conduct a study on the performance of the Fed- tain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] eral Government in meeting certain small business Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H. Rept. 111–467), Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. procurement contracting goals (see H.R. 4660), [27AP] 5748), [15JY] National Commission on Presidential War Powers and [23FE] Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] Government: prohibit from awarding contracts or grants ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections National Full Employment Trust Fund: establish (see to, entering into other agreements with, providing (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. H.R. 5204), [4MY] any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- National Labor Relations Act: clarify the intent of Con- that promote certain organizations (see H.R. 4444), ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on gress for Federal labor law preemption of State and [13JA] House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. local law (see H.R. 6436), [18NO] ———require Federal contractors and subcontractors 111–492), [25MY] National parks and recreation areas: codify into law to comply with certain reporting requirements and Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative transparency standards (see H.R. 5158), [27AP] Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. to the National Park System (see H.R. 6161), [22SE] GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all 2868) (H. Rept. 111–587), [14SE] Patent and Trademark Office: provide authority to set telecommunication services under Networx contracts Implementing Management for Performance and Re- or adjust patent and trademark fees (see H.R. 5322), (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition [18MY] Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: impeach (see H. Res. 1031), [30JY] 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] [21JA] Medicare: preserve integrated care for durable medical Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Over- Product safety: require businesses to warn employees, equipment under the competitive bidding program sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) consumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of for qualified hospital-related durable medical equip- (H. Rept. 111–588), [14SE] any product or service that poses serious danger ment entities (see H.R. 6095), [10AU] CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT to the public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, Bills and resolutions Trademark Act: amend (see H.R. 4515), [26JA] establish a data-mining system and biometric tech- Drugs: clarify that persons who conspire or engage Motions nology program, and support GAO study on Medi- in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative care administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., to removal of litigation against Federal officers or [15AP] may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), [8DE] National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- 5231), [6MY] Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment sys- duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- tem for physicians (H.R. 3961), [25FE] trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. Reports filed ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] 5809), [21JY] Bankruptcy Judgeship Act: Committee on the Judiciary Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts Reports filed (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 111–430), [9MR] for F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft (see Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act: Committee on the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment H.R. 6102), [10AU] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3245) (H. Rept. 111–670), of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent [1DE] mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. Federal contractors from making expenditures, and Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and 111–666), [30NO] establish additional spending disclosure requirements Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- for Federal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see [22SE] atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- H. Res. 1468), [23JN] CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IMPORT AND EX- miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- PORT ACT on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- Bills and resolutions 111–404), [27JA] ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to Drugs: prevent use of Indian reservations located on Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug traf- atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- ficking (see H.R. 4747), [3MR] ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- eligible to contract with any governmental agency Reports filed ments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act: Committee on the 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act: Committee H.R. 6347), [29SE] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3245) (H. Rept. 111–670), on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3190) (H. Rept. 111– ———require a certain percentage of high-speed rail [1DE] 676), [8DE] project funds be expended through small business CONYERS, JOHN, JR. (a Representative from Michi- Equal Justice for Our Military Act: Committee on the concerns owned and controlled by socially and eco- gan) Judiciary (House) (H.R. 569) (H. Rept. 111–547), nomically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 5010), Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- [15JY] [13AP] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act: Committee on the Renewable energy: extend contract periods for renew- Bills and resolutions introduced Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3245) (H. Rept. 111–670), able energy for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and re- [1DE] [15SE] tirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary SBA: eliminate preferences and special rules for Alaska [24FE] (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] Native Corporations relative to Government con- ———make technical corrections to U.S. Code provi- Impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.: Committee tracting (see H.R. 6447), [18NO] sions (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 1031) (H. Rept. Small business: ensure certain Federal contracts are Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 332), [17NO] 111–427), [4MR] set aside for small businesses and enhance services Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the to disadvantaged small businesses (see H.R. 4929), arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), [24MR] [10JN] [26AP] ———ensure that small businesses have their fair Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on the share of Federal procurement opportunities (see H.R. 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. 111–560), 4496), [21JA] Res. 1712), [15NO] [22JY] Taxation: modify timing rules for determining gross Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary income relative to certain construction contracts (see 5264), [11MY] (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE] H.R. 6097), [10AU] ———create and maintain a public database of admin- Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Veterans: improve the Federal contracting process rel- istrative, civil, and criminal actions against corporate Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) ative to veterans (see H.R. 6022), [30JY] entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY]

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Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Investments: provide a corporate responsibility invest- Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), ment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] [25MY] 6183), [22SE] Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act: Committee on the Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), Oil Pollution Act: extend liability to corporations, part- Judiciary (House) (H.R. 233) (H. Rept. 111–669), [20AP] nerships, and other persons having ownership inter- [30NO] CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING ests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations Bills and resolutions Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary Appropriations: prohibit Federal funding after 2012 (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] Political action committees: make antitrust laws appli- September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriot- CORPORATIONS related term(s) BUSINESS AND IN- cable to certain committees established and adminis- ism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. DUSTRY tered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation 3290) (H. Rept. 111–667), [30NO] Appointments (see H.R. 4433), [13JA] Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), sumer Protection Act, [9JN] expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- [13DE] Bills and resolutions porations in which foreign principals have an owner- Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), foreign principals have an ownership interest and COOPER, JIM (a Representative from Tennessee) [29JY] increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced ———provide loan guarantees and interest rate sub- 4517), [26JA] Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th sidies for successful companies to establish and im- ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Amendment providing women the right to vote (see plement long-term U.S. growth plans (see H.R. foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose H. Res. 1375), [19MY] 5445), [27MY] shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. Families and domestic relations: establish and expand ———require employees at call centers who initiate 4523), [26JA] programs using multiple networks to recruit and train or receive telephone calls to disclose physical loca- ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- foster and adoptive parents and provide support to tion of such employees (see H.R. 6309), [29SE] als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries foster children and their families (see H.R. 5830), ———require express authorization of a majority of of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] [22JY] shareholders of a public company for certain political ———constitutional amendment permitting Congress Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal spe- expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by cific provisions (see H.R. 4911), [22MR] [27JA] corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. Southeastern States: express condolences and support ———require majority shareholder approval for any Res. 74), [2FE] for people affected by flooding and commend first expenditures made to influence public opinion on ———constitutional amendment prohibiting corpora- responders and those assisting in recovery efforts any matter other than the promotion of the com- tions and labor organizations from using operating (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] pany’s products or services (see H.R. 4487), [21JA] funds for advertisements relative to Federal election Taxation: provide an election for unmarried, ———require persons to certify that they have not campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] nonitemizing individuals to have returns prepared by violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before ———prohibit corporations from making independent the Dept. of the Treasury (see H.R. 5050), [15AP] being awarded Government contracts (see H.R. expenditures or disbursements for electioneering COOPER, STANLEY 5837), [22JY] communications without prior approval of a majority Bills and resolutions Civil liberties: clarify situations in which a corporation of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard may be treated as a person under Federal law (see ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers H.R. 4729), [2MR] registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): bursements for electioneering communications (see George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), report on investigation of relationship between ear- H.R. 4511), [26JA] [2FE] mark requests made by Members and source and ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- COPPER BASIN JOBS ACT timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists utive officer or labor organizations to identify their Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), president in certain campaign-related communica- Enact (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] COPYRIGHTS related term(s) PATENTS 1287), [22AP] ———require disclosure to shareholders of any ex- Bills and resolutions Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States penditure made by companies in support of or in Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service to regulate corporate political campaign spending as opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or academies and schools of professional military edu- long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the local public office (see H.R. 4630), [22FE] cation to secure copyrights for certain scholarly press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] Product safety: require businesses to warn employees, works that they produce (see H.R. 5704), [1JY] Crime: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly consumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for any product or service that poses serious danger censes for transmission of sound recordings online, criminal gain and assist law enforcement with ter- to the public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] unless a substantial portion of the recordings are rorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. SEC: require public companies to report certain ex- by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. 6098), [10AU] penditures made to influence public opinion on any 6307), [29SE] Dept. of Justice: create and maintain a public database matter other than the promotion of the company’s World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against products or services (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] H. Res. 1208), [23MR] corporate entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] Securities: prohibit any national securities exchange Reports filed Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect from effecting securities transactions unless the Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- issuing corporation is in compliance with political (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE] standing of insurance issues, and regulate over-the- contribution and expenditure laws (see H.R. 4435), COROLLA WILD HORSES PROTECTION ACT counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of [13JA] Bills and resolutions conference report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] Small business: repeal expansion of information report- Enact (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- ing requirements for certain payments to corporations CORPORATE CRIME DATABASE ACT tion of any expenditure in connection to an election (see H.R. 5141), [26AP] Bills and resolutions (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued Enact (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), CORPORATE PROPAGANDA SUNSHINE ACT which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanc- [20AP] Bills and resolutions tions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see Taxation: close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), Enact (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] H.R. 5410), [26MY] [20JY] CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMU- Financial institutions: promote transparency and ac- ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, NITY SERVICE countability in the consumer financial products and extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- Bills and resolutions services market and ensure that no company be- sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage AmeriCorps: anniversary of Volunteers in Service to comes too big to fail (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), [9MR] Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- 5893), [28JY] ———tribute (see H. Res. 1338), [6MY] evading foreign states and state-owned corporations ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, Dept. of Agriculture: enter into interagency agreement of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- with the Corp. for National and Community Service FRS: prevent funding from being made available to sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage to support a Nutrition Corps (see H.R. 5432), corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), [27MY] ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR] consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY]

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———decrease top marginal corporate rate and prevent ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- ties to expedite the evaluation of certain permits corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade quirements for certain payments to corporations or (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), [26JY] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage Water: provide for conservation and development of ———deny a deduction for image advertising expenses companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), water and related resources and authorize Dept. of for any trade or business whose gross receipts exceed [30JY] the Army construction and improvement projects for a certain amount (see H.R. 4518), [26JA] Reports filed rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] ———deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. Waterways: study feasibility of the hydrological separa- ———encourage investment in certain industries by Rept. 111–518), [30JN] tion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American (see H.R. 5625), [29JN] (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee Reports filed Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and ———exempt gain from sale of certain C corporation on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. 577), [28JY] and Historic Preservation Activities: Committee on 6323), [29SE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid 5282) (H. Rept. 111–589), [14SE] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary Potomac River, Washington Channel Navigation gram funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Project Portion Deauthorization: Committee on amendments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Res. 1606), [9AU] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, 5545) (H. Rept. 111–540), [15JY] ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Water Resources Development Act: Committee on by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4414), [12JA] Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] ———impose an excise tax on corporate contributions Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS to political committees and on corporate expenditures Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions on political advocacy campaigns (see H.R. 4431), 111–517), [29JN] Children and youth: provide grants to nonprofit organi- [13JA] CORPS OF ENGINEERS related term(s) DEPARTMENT zations that carry out child-parent visitation programs ———provide for identification of corporate tax haven OF DEFENSE for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. countries and increased penalties for tax evasion Bills and resolutions 5747), [15JY] practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs over- Chicago, IL: deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Har- Courts: permit a court to sentence an offender who seas (see H.R. 5622), [29JN] bor navigation project under the jurisdiction of the is determined to be sexually dangerous to a term ———provide permanent zero percent capital gains Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] of special confinement for the prevention of sexual rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain predation (see H.R. 5232), [6MY] [29SE] policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a pub- cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- District of Columbia: deauthorize a portion of Potomac lic awareness campaign noting the link between holders of corporations that only own land on which River, Washington Channel navigation project (see dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] H.R. 5545), [16JN] 5091), [21AP] ———reduce international tax avoidance and restore Employment: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed ———create a pilot program to provide grants to cor- a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. Forces members to assist with curation and historic rectional facilities to establish a 40-hour work week 5328), [18MY] preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), [12MY] curriculum of responsible activities for incarcerated ———reduce rate on corporations that make certain Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies individuals (see H.R. 4458), [13JA] ———establish demonstration program to partner non- education contributions (see H.R. 4848), [15MR] to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- profit organizations with juvenile justice agencies to (see H.R. 4878), [18MR] struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood monitor juvenile facilities and provide families with ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] increased positive engagement (see H.R. 6361), and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- [29SE] porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- ———reduce the maximum corporate rate of tax (see FEMA: prohibit requiring communities protected by ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial H.R. 4781), [4MR] Corps of Engineers levees from purchasing flood and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- insurance under the flood mappping modernization (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] quirements for certain payments to corporations or program (see H.R. 5182), [29AP] ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage Fish and fishing: prevent the spread of Asian carp courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. H.R. 4542), [27JA] 5982), [30JY] 4604), [4FE] Education: establish pilot program for training and cer- Conference reports ———take action on the Chicago waterway system tification of Federal inmates in the culinary arts to Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps be utilized while incarcerated and for future employ- 4173), [29JN] into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] ment and education (see H.R. 5984), [30JY] Motions Green Bay Harbor, WI: cease construction of tem- Foreign aid: authorize appropriations of U.S. assistance Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): porary causeway in connection with the Renard Is- to help eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign report on investigation of relationship between ear- land Confined Disposal Facility until certain condi- prisons and other detention facilities (see H.R. 6153), mark requests made by Members and source and tions are met (see H.R. 6474), [2DE] [16SE] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to Immigration: identify and remove criminal aliens incar- (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal cerated in correctional facilities in the U.S. (see H.R. ———report on investigation of relationship between environmental impact statements for certain naviga- 6062), [30JY] earmark requests made by Members and source and tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists ———ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor H.R. 5143), [27AP] (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] maintenance (see H.R. 4844), [15MR] Social Security: prohibit access of prisoners to Social ———report on investigation of relationship between Massachusetts: acquire hurricane barrier for New Bed- Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] earmark requests made by Members and source and ford and Fairhaven (see H.R. 4725), [2MR] Taxation: provide benefits to individuals who have timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists National Waterways Conference (organization): anni- been wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. 4743), [3MR] U.S. Parole Commission: provide for permanent exist- (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] versary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] ence (see H.R. 4685), [24FE] ———report on investigation of relationship between Native Americans: determine the feasibility of carrying CORTES, ISAAC T. earmark requests made by Members and source and out a project to address water resource development Bills and resolutions timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists and management needs of the Soboba Band of Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: des- (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] Luiseno Indian Reservation (see H.R. 4882), [18MR] ignate (see H.R. 6205), [23SE] Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- CORTESE, ANTHONY J. consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), Bills and resolutions standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], Public works: conduct levee system evaluations and CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), [27JA] [30JN] certifications on receipt of requests from non-Federal COSMETICS Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid interests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] Bills and resolutions by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- ———extend and modify the authority to accept and FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), gram funds (H.R. 1586), [25MR], [10AU] expend funds contributed by non-Federal public enti- [20JY]

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Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), [16MR] the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), [18MR] COST OF LIVING see ECONOMY; INCOME [25MY] ———provide a criminal penalty for torture committed COSTA, JIM (a Representative from California) ———support members fighting terrorism and pay by law enforcement officers and others acting under Appointments legal expenses of members accused of committing color of law (see H.R. 5688), [1JY] Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists ———provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- Act, [22AP] if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see Bills and resolutions introduced (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] H.R. 4567), [2FE] Dept. of Agriculture: establish a dairy price stabiliza- Aviation: provide penalties for aiming laser pointers Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of military installations tion program (see H.R. 5288), [12MY] at airplanes (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecu- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors tion of individuals involved in the September 11, individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during (see H.R. 5827), [22JY] 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), [3MR] the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] ———improve administration of certain cases (see ———provide for interrogation and detention of Fresno, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1689), [29SE] H.R. 4950), [25MR] enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against Hazardous substances: reduce mercury emissions from ———make technical corrections to U.S. Code provi- the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- electric utility steam generating units (see H.R. sions (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] 5674), [1JY] Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to per- ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support sons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn from protesting at military and other funerals (see tained at the facility be tried only by military com- ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit H.R. 5365), [20MY] mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community Dept. of Justice: compile, and make publicly available, [22JN] significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pitts- certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission boro, NC, and express condolences for the fire dam- Act (see H.R. 4717), [2MR] and goals (see H. Res. 1104), [24FE] age sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), ———consult with appropriate officials within other COSTELLO, JERRY F. (a Representative from Illi- [18MY] relevant Government agencies prior to making the nois) ———honor historic and community significance of decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in Bills and resolutions introduced the Chatham County Courthouse and express condo- U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp lences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro ———create and maintain a public database of admin- (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see istrative, civil, and criminal actions against corporate Social Security: waive waiting period for disability in- H. Res. 1274), [20AP] entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] surance benefits for disabled individuals suffering Civil actions: limit effect of legal releases (see H.R. ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- from a terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] 5895), [28JY] ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial Civil liberties: provide for habeas corpus review for and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system COUGHLIN, DANIEL P. (CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] OF REPRESENTATIVES) [25MR] ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- Bills and resolutions ———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and Tribute (see H. Res. 1185), [16MR] (see H. Res. 1216), and allow disclosure of discovery information in minimum standards to better protect public and offi- [24MR] civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] COUNCIL ON INTEGRATION OF HEALTH CARE health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III EDUCATION Civil rights: simplify and expedite access to Federal courts of individuals involved in the September 11, Bills and resolutions courts for property owners once State remedies for 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] Establish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] just compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal COURTNEY, JOE (a Representative from Connecticut) 5624), [29JN] courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see Appointments Claims: make the U.S. exclusively liable for certain H.R. 4542), [27JA] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] claims of liability for damages resulting from, or ———require sharing of criminal records with State Bills and resolutions introduced aggravated by, inclusion of ethanol in transportation sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] Dept. of Agriculture: require milk served in school fuel (see H.R. 6243), [29SE] Dept. of the Interior: require notice of receipt of Outer lunch programs be consistent with the Dietary ———provide targeted liability protections for claims Continental Shelf oil exploration, development, and Guidelines for Americans, expand eligibility for Spe- based on damages resulting from, or aggravated by, production plans, and ensure such plans comply with cial Milk Program, and provide low-fat cheeses for inclusion of ethanol in certain fuel (see H.R. 6239), environmental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] breakfast and lunch (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] [29SE] ———settle land claims within the Fort Hall Reserva- Dept. of Defense: provide authority to restrict competi- ———require employers of first responders to pay for tion in Idaho (see H.R. 4613), [4FE] tion to businesses within States that fund projects certain judgments against, and other costs incurred Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to at military installations (see H.R. 5755), [15JY] by, those first responders that arise out of their con- the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- FEMA: establish a disaster recovery assistance program duct in the course of official duty (see H.R. 4992), gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- for businesses (see H.R. 5242), [6MY] [13AP] vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- Foreign trade: improve support, training, education, and Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] compliance assistance regarding export licensing re- behalf of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for the tolling of quirements provided to small and medium-sized especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and the timing of review for appeals of final decisions businesses (see H.R. 6320), [29SE] women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (see H.R. 5045), Medicare: count period of observation in a hospital Constitutional amendments: prohibit basing legal opin- [15AP] (see H.R. 5064), [16AP] exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- ions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, or religious Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engi- tient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled laws (see H.J. Res. 106), [22DE] neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] Consumers: eliminate the learned intermediary defense ity for negligence when providing volunteer services National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. to tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. or equipment in response to a declared emergency 1368), [18MY] 6421), [17NO] or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. Corporations: clarify situations in which a corporation District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the Res. 258), [25MR] may be treated as a person under Federal law (see operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s basket- H.R. 4729), [2MR] ———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. ball team (see H. Res. 1239), [13AP] Correctional institutions: permit a court to sentence 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), [28AP] Veterans: improve the Federal contracting process rel- an offender who is determined to be sexually dan- ———revise certain administrative authorities of the ative to veterans (see H.R. 6022), [30JY] gerous to a term of special confinement for the pre- courts and authorize Public Defender Service to pro- COURTS related term(s) CRIME; LAW ENFORCEMENT; vention of sexual predation (see H.R. 5232), [6MY] vide professional liability insurance for its officers LAWYERS AND ATTORNEYS; SUPREME COURT Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and and employees for certain claims (see H.R. 5367), Bills and resolutions increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking [24MY] Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine house, Rapid City, SD: designate (see H.R. 5651), ———permit expungement of records of certain non- based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see [30JN] violent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), [9JN] H.R. 6548), [17DE] Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for ———protect children from registered sex offenders ———clarify that persons who conspire or engage in parents who are members deployed in support of (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), [19JA] ———protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may ———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member vated violence and create employer liability for neg- be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. 5231), due to certain charges brought under the Uniform ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes [6MY]

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———provide for deferred sentencing and the possi- Law enforcement: appoint additional district judges in Richardson, William S.: tribute (see H. Res. 1470), bility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. Southwest border States and Special Assistant U.S. [23JN] 6059), [30JY] Attorneys to prosecute border-related offenses (see Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- H.R. 6195), [23SE] press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use ———ensure access to the Federal judiciary in cases that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt where the interest of justice so requires (see H.R. representation at review conference in Uganda (see reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 5069), [20AP] H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] 4513), [26JA] ———improve efforts to reduce gang activity and vio- Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), [22FE] Families and domestic relations: strengthen juvenile lent crime (see H.R. 5969), [29JY] Securities: allow for private right of action against sec- and family courts (see H.R. 4446), [13JA] ———prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens ondary violators that provide substantial assistance FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-inter- (see H.R. 6010), [30JY] in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. est relative to drug company fees and advisory pan- Law enforcement officers: express that videotaping or 5042), [15AP] els, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- photographing of police engaged in potentially abu- Ships and vessels: revise laws on liability in certain label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs sive activity in a public place should not be pros- civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] ecuted in State or Federal courts (see H. Con. Res. H.R. 5503), [10JN] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- 298), [15JY] South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] Motor vehicles: increase maximum civil penalty for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), [27MY] Financial institutions: require lenders of loans with violations of Federal motor vehicle safety standards States: provide special standing for State government Federal guarantees or Federal insurance to consent (see H.R. 5272), [11MY] officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in to mandatory mediation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws Foreign countries: prevent proceeds or instrumentalities Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena (see H.R. 4946), [25MR] of foreign crime located in the U.S. from being power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedings (see National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see (see H. Con. Res. 314), [30JY] H.R. 6487), [2DE] H.R. 5143), [27AP] ———express disapproval of decision issued in Citi- ———take action against certain judgment-evading National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling zens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), [20AP] foreign states and state-owned corporations of such on constitutionality and express support for institu- Taxation: disallow deductions for the payment of puni- states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] tive damages (see H.R. 5994), [30JY] Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of prod- ———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), [20AP] Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals ucts imported into the U.S. to establish registered National security: improve border security, increase are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept prosecutions and penalties for illegal entry, and pre- military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] service of process against such manufacturers (see vent and combat smuggling of weapons of mass ———allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s H.R. 4678), [24FE] destruction (see H.R. 5675), [1JY] interrogation without administration of Miranda Government: clarify and improve certain provisions rel- Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- ative to removal of litigation against Federal officers through the improvement of applicable criminal pro- cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), or agencies to Federal courts (see H.R. 5281), ceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (see [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] [12MY] (see H.R. 6560), [21DE] H. Con. Res. 304), [26JY] ———prohibit release or parole of certain unpriviliged ———clarify and improve certain provisions relative O’Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), to removal of litigation against Federal officers or [4MR] [23FE] ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. Health: improve access to health care services and pro- hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal 4463), [19JA] vide improved medical care by reducing the exces- lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] Oil Pollution Act: extend liability to corporations, part- Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seek- sive burden the liability system places on the health nerships, and other persons having ownership inter- ing judicial review of a permit, license, or approval care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), [1JY] ests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public ———national policy to provide health care and re- ———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), [21DE] United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- H.R. 5424), [27MY] ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke Homosexuality: disapprove district court ruling on Cali- ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- fornia same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [20MY] Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. [10AU] ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages 5378), [25MY] Idaho: authorize an additional district judgeship (see resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- H.R. 5896), [28JY] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthor- propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Immigration: clarify that the revocation of an alien’s ize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial 6090), [10AU] visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] review (see H.R. 4471), [20JA] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on Messages ———require Federal payment of costs incurred by liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] Veto of H.R. 3808, Interstate Recognition of State or local governments in defending a State or Patents: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. Notarizations Act: President Obama, [15NO] local immigration law that survives a constitutional 6352), [29SE] Motions challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), [19JY] ———provide recourse under patent law for persons Government: clarify and improve certain provisions rel- ———support credible and effective policies which who suffer competitive injury as a result of false ative to removal of litigation against Federal officers welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and markings (see H.R. 4954), [25MR] or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), [8DE] also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify that Reports filed ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), standards or procedures in medical malpractice ac- Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- [21JA] tions are not affected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] house, Rapid City, SD: Committee on Transportation Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- ———commend efforts of State legislatures, attorneys and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] general, and citizens to resist implementation (see 111–590), [14SE] International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right H. Res. 1230), [25MR] Bankruptcy Judgeship Act: Committee on the Judiciary of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 111–430), [9MR] U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court damages for physical and economic injuries caused Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, (see H.R. 5351), [20MY] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such [1JY] nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize man- (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- agers for impeachment (see H. Res. 1165), [11MR] Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] ———impeach (see H. Res. 1031), [21JA] atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- Judiciary: appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee H.R. 4506), [26JA] lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reau- Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain pas- 111–404), [27JA] thorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] senger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), Equal Justice for Our Military Act: Committee on the Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard [16SE] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 569) (H. Rept. 111–547), J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers Real estate: require State and local compliance with [15JY] for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act: Committee on the George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3245) (H. Rept. 111–670), [2FE] [23JN] [1DE]

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Family Health Care Accessibility Act: Committee on ———require inclusion of credit scores with free an- of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. nual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference Rept. 111–607), [16SE] 4538), [27JA] report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act: Com- Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclo- Education: limit student loan payments to ten percent mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. sure (Credit CARD) Act: amend effective date of of discretionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR] 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] provisions relative to gift certificates, store gift cards, ———require additional disclosures and protections for Impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.: Committee and other general use prepaid cards (see H.R. 5502), students and cosigners relative to student loans (see on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 1031) (H. Rept. [10JN] H.R. 5458), [28MY] 111–427), [4MR] Dept. of Agriculture: expand eligibility for Farm Serv- Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who John C. Godbold U.S. Judicial Administration Building, ice Agency loans (see H.R. 6057), [30JY] have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), Atlanta, GA: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ———extend suspension of limitation on the period [29JA] structure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 111–444), for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applica- [18MR] Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see H.R. bility of identity theft guidelines to creditors (see Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the 6418), [17NO] H.R. 6420), [17NO] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), Dept. of Education: extend deadline for distribution Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] [26AP] of late collections for the Federal Perkins Loan Pro- Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improve- gram (see H.R. 5448), [27MY] quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. ment of Applicable Criminal Proceedings: Com- Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness 5391), [25MY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 725) (H. of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. FHA: establish a shared equity homeownership pilot Rept. 111–397), [15JA] 5072), [20AP] program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6256), Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations ———improve financial safety and soundness of the [29SE] on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] nary report on current U.S. financial and economic Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: ———improve safety and soundness of FHA mortgage crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] Financial institutions: establish a commercial real estate (House) (H.R. 4387) (H. Rept. 111–610), [20SE] ———incorporate transportation costs associated with credit guarantee program to empower community CPI FOR SENIORS ACT the location of housing into affordability measures banks and other lenders to make loans (see H.R. Bills and resolutions and standards and develop a transportation afford- 5816), [22JY] Enact (see H.R. 5305), [13MY] ability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] ———require lenders of loans with Federal guarantees CRAIG, CO ———provide adequate commitment authority for or Federal insurance to consent to mandatory medi- Bills and resolutions guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General ation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] Major William Edward Adams Dept. of Veterans Af- and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see fairs Clinic: designate (see H.R. 5798), [20JY] [27JY] H. Res. 1257), [15AP] ———provide grants to State and local governments CRANSTON-GONZALEZ NATIONAL AFFORD- FRS: promulgate regulations regarding interchange to carry out programs to provide mediation between ABLE HOUSING ACT see NATIONAL AFFORD- transaction fees and amend the Truth in Lending mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see ABLE HOUSING ACT Act to prohibit certain restrictions put in place by H.R. 5754), [15JY] credit card networks (see H.R. 5199), [4MY] CREDIT related term(s) CONSUMERS Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget Appointments ing Fund Program to make capital investments in status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- eligible institutions to increase availability of credit 4653), [23FE] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] for small businesses (see H.R. 5297), [13MY] ———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt Bills and resolutions ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of En- Armed Forces: enhance protection of credit ratings of gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- ergy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) pro- active duty military personnel who are activated for tions to increase availability of credit for small busi- grams (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] service (see H.R. 5048), [15AP] nesses (H.R. 5297), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), Gulf of Mexico: provide relief to homeowners with ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- [14JN] (see H. Res. 1448), [16JN] closure of property owned by surviving spouses of ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- FHA-insured mortgages who are economically af- servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident H.R. 4664), [23FE] tions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. (see H.R. 5601), [24JN] Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dis- 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- chargeable (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] Res. 1640), [22SE] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] ———make technical corrections to U.S. Code provi- ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] sions (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ———modify application of certain laws relative to ———make a certification when making purchases Higher Education Act: provide for refinancing of cer- principal residences that are the subject of fore- under the Small Business Lending Fund Program tain private education loans for primary care physi- closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] (see H.R. 5551), [17JN] cians (see H.R. 6374), [29SE] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ———make electronic communications of certain House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients publicly lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. school construction and renovation, and other edu- available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), [26JA] Res. 1487), [29JN] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), school construction and renovation, and other edu- [20JA] [15AP] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset ———facilitate affordable workforce homeownership Res. 1203), [20MR] Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. in, and develop the full-time resident communities ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 6225), [28SE] of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and make perma- ———increase loan guarantee fee for certain guaran- school construction and renovation, and other edu- nent the loan guarantee for the purchase of residen- teed rural housing loans (see H.R. 5003), [13AP] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- tial cooperative housing units (see H.R. 6567), ———provide tax incentives for short sales as a pref- ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] [21DE] erable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), Consumers: prohibit furnishing of certain negative loan ———improve laws relative to default procedures for [11MR] modification information to a consumer reporting guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6188), [22SE] ———require home inspections conducted for property agency and prohibit such information from being ———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans with federally related mortgages be conducted by used in computing a consumer’s credit score (see regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid ad- State-licensed or certified home inspectors and in- H.R. 5743), [15JY] justable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), [16SE] clude such inspections in settlement statements (see ———provide an interest rate cap and other require- ———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans H.R. 4854), [16MR] ments for creditors making covered loans (see H.R. for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled Mortgages: establish certain counseling and disclosure 5689), [1JY] veterans (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] requirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. ———regulate debt settlement services (see H.R. Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and 4419), [12JA] 5387), [25MY] restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. ———prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or ———require disclosures to all cosigners and guaran- Government to create and regulate money to rebuild any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other tors of any consumer credit transaction or lease that the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] are required to be made to the consumer (see H.R. ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- ———require, as a condition for modification of a 4659), [23FE] sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie

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Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, ———allow a deduction for interest paid on indebted- Medical Debt Relief Act: Committee on Financial that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify ness incurred in connection with the purchase of Services (House) (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 111–629), program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] a new automobile or light truck (see H.R. 4897), [28SE] ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home [21MR] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac ———allow a deduction for the portion of any equity (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] or insured under the National Housing Act, that the investment used to buy down debt on commercial Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program real property (see H.R. 5943), [29JY] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] ———allow a temporary deduction of interest on unse- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), ———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, cured credit card debt (see H.R. 4562), [2FE] [29JN] upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, ———make permanent the deduction for premiums Small Business Lending Fund Act: Committee on Fi- to make a prompt decision whether to allow the on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6322), [29SE] nancial Services (House) (H.R. 5297) (H. Rept. 111– sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] ———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax 499), [27MY] NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure ade- deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: quate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 334), [15DE] Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treas- ———provide a credit for investment in new or ex- 111–517), [29JN] ury Home Affordable Modification Program (see panding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTABILITY RESPONSI- H.R. 6069), [30JY] ———provide a limited exclusion from gross income BILITY AND DISCLOSURE (CREDIT CARD) Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a for the discharge of indebtedness of individuals (see ACT charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit H.R. 4561), [2FE] Bills and resolutions Companies (see H.R. 5942), [29JY] ———provide additional protections for recipients of Consumers: amend effective date of provisions relative Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit to gift certificates, store gift cards, and other general personal information and provide consumers with (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] use prepaid cards (see H.R. 5502), [10JN] choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such ———provide an additional allowance for the deduc- CREDIT CARDS see CREDIT information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] tion of qualified residence interest for a principal CREDIT UNIONS see FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: permanently ex- residence and waive recapture of first-time home- CRIME related term(s) ESPIONAGE; SEXUAL HARASS- tend (see H.R. 4766), [4MR] buyer credit for home purchases made in 2008 (see MENT; TERRORISM Public debt: establish a fee on transactions which H.R. 5239), [6MY] Bills and resolutions would eliminate the national debt and provide an ———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on Animals: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty income tax credit to offset the impact of the fee education loans (see H.R. 4574), [2FE] (see H.R. 5092), [21AP] (see H.R. 5337), [18MY] ———require certain determinations before the filing (see H.R. 4646), [23FE] (see H.R. 5566), [22JN] Public Works and Economic Development Act: allow of all notices of Federal tax liens and supervisory ———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. non-debt financing for for-profit companies in busi- approval before the filing of certain notices of Fed- 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. ness incubators (see H.R. 5871), [27JY] eral tax liens (see H.R. 6439), [18NO] Res. 1712), [15NO] Conference reports Real estate: prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. Ginnie Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mort- Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] 4173), [29JN] Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional gage that is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage Motions amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- Electronic Registration Systems is the mortgagee of Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of record (see H.R. 6460), [30NO] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ———reduce fraud and abusive practices in the origi- immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and nation of residential mortgages by establishing a cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident clearinghouse of mortgage application information Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness (see H. Con. Res. 319), [22SE] (see H.R. 5941), [29JY] of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, SBA: establish a small business intermediary lending 5072), [10JN] TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed pilot program (see H.R. 5332), [18MY] Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or ———establish loan guarantee program to assist small ing Fund Program to make capital investments in in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] business concerns that manufacture clean energy eligible institutions to increase availability of credit ———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] for small businesses (H.R. 5297), [17JN], [23SE] (see H.R. 5347), [20MY] ———improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect ———repeal authority to use against those responsible 4598), [4FE] consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft ———permit use of previously appropriated funds to standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Som- extend Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (see the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], erset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] H.R. 4938), [25MR] [30JN] ———support members fighting terrorism and pay ———provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- Reports filed legal expenses of members accused of committing aster loans made to people directly affected by the Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped [20JY] 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] ———waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, Aviation: provide penalties for aiming laser pointers age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: at airplanes (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] 4609), [4FE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. Business and industry: require persons to certify that Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage Rept. 111–518), [30JN] they have not violated foreign corrupt practices stat- Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- utes before being awarded Government contracts (see quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation H.R. 5837), [22JY] Small business: improve lending and investment pro- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of grams (see H.R. 6219), [28SE] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial ———include certain construction and land develop- Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), [21AP] ment loans in the definition of small business lend- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. Census: clarify instances in which the term ‘‘census’’ ing (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] 111–503), [8JN] may appear on mailable matter (see H.R. 5148), ———provide tax relief, ease regulatory burden, and Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending [27AP] provide expanded access to credit (see H.R. 5554), Fund Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———preclude individuals who have a pending charge [17JN] 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] or have been convicted of a crime from serving Small Business Act: extend programs (see H.R. 4508), ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1448) as enumerators for collection of data (see H.R. [26JA] (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] 4484), [21JA] Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, ———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail H.R. 4508), [26JA] Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Rules practices (see H.R. 4621), [9FE] ———increase maximum amount for loans to State (House) (H. Res. 1640) (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. and local development companies and provide tem- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, 1313), [29AP] porary authority for debt refinancing of commercial Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- Children and youth: determine extent to which reports real estate (see H.R. 5412), [26MY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see 111–458), [25MR] bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on H.R. 5302), [13MY] FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: designate (see (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] H.R. 6498), [7DE] H. Res. 1260), [15AP] Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee ———enhance law enforcement, support victims, and Taxation: allow a business credit for small business on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking loans (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] 111–451), [22MR] of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY]

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———examine and improve the child welfare work- ciated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), ———reauthorize grants program to provide men- force (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] [22FE] toring, job training and placement, and other transi- ———protect from registered sex offenders (see H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the tional services to assist eligible offenders in obtain- 6566), [21DE] Cybersecurity Compliance Division and enhance se- ing and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), ———protect youth from exploitation by adults using curity and resiliency of the Nation’s cyber and phys- [24FE] the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] ical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Civil rights: protect civil rights of victims of gender- attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- motivated violence and create employer liability for ———recognize and honor employees who lost their gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- negligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), [25MY] vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- crimes on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] 4885), [18MR] and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a pub- Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] lic awareness campaign noting the link between highway funding by States on the enactment and Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- of classified information related to certain intel- 5091), [21AP] cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] ———consult with appropriate officials within other Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Ave- relevant Government agencies prior to making the Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), nue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to fami- decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in [10AU] lies of victims, and increase efforts to reduce vio- U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear lence against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA] ———create a pilot program to provide grants to cor- arms (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), Colleges and universities: improve education and pre- rectional facilities to establish a 40-hour work week [28AP] vention related to campus sexual violence, intimate curriculum of responsible activities for incarcerated Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine partner violence, and stalking (see H.R. 6461), individuals (see H.R. 4458), [13JA] based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see [30NO] ———create and maintain a public database of admin- H.R. 6548), [17DE] ———require institutions that receive Federal funds istrative, civil, and criminal actions against corporate ———clarify that persons who conspire or engage in to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] ———design and implement a procedure to permit traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners enhanced searches of the National DNA Index Sys- be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. 5231), of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation tem (see H.R. 6011), [30JY] [6MY] for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic ———prevent use of Indian reservations located on terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug traf- 6098), [10AU] [23JN] ficking (see H.R. 4747), [3MR] Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s ———establish guidelines to prevent and address oc- ———require a northern border counternarcotics strat- interrogation without administration of Miranda currences of bullying, provide grants to States for egy (see H.R. 4748), [3MR] rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Ac- Education: develop undergraduate and graduate cur- cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), countability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), ricula on child abuse and neglect, forensic interview [29JY], (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] [17DE] training programs, and regional training centers for ———appoint additional district judges in Southwest ———establish public-private Meth Project Prevention State and local child protection professionals (see border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys Campaign Grant Program (see H.R. 5916), [28JY] H.R. 5847), [22JY] to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), ———establish the Organized Retail Theft Investiga- ———reduce and prevent sale and use of fraudulent [23SE] tion and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), [29JY] degrees in order to protect the integrity of valid ———permit a court to sentence an offender who is ———further the mission of the Global Justice Infor- higher education degrees that are used for Federal determined to be sexually dangerous to a term of mation Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee purposes (see H.R. 4535), [27JA] special confinement for the prevention of sexual pre- through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background dation (see H.R. 5232), [6MY] Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), [25MR] checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. ———permit expungement of records of certain non- ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- 5300), [13MY] violent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), [9JN] ———prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on pack- crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system aging of certain baby monitors warning that signals foreign forfeiture proceedings (see H.R. 6487), (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. [2DE] ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- 6463), [1DE] ———provide for deferred sentencing and the possi- sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations bility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. minimum standards to better protect public and offi- which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanc- 6059), [30JY] cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] tions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see ———provide for habeas corpus review for ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to H.R. 5410), [26MY] unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits [25MR] enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] to an individual convicted of a felony which oc- ———revise laws on liability in certain civil actions ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III curred in connection with Government employment arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), courts of individuals involved in the September 11, or service (see H.R. 4531), [27JA] [10JN] 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] ———express appreciation for contributions and seek Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal ways to improve safety and security during perform- [28SE] courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see ance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), [16MR] Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military H.R. 4542), [27JA] Financial institutions: offer services to protect seniors Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- from affinity scams (see H.R. 6305), [29SE] 5197), [3MY] gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or Dept. of Agriculture: make receipt of funds under the backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ child and adult care food program conditional on Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), [30JY] criminal background checks for child care staff ———provide grants to States and local governments ———limit possession, sale, and other disposition by members (see H.R. 6469), [1DE] for video recording of custodial interrogations (see persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses Dept. of Defense: establish a Director of Anti-Traf- H.R. 6508), [9DE] against children (see H.R. 4727), [2MR] ficking Policies (see H.R. 5195), [29AP] ———provide incentive payments under the Edward ———prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in ———prohibit imposition of additional registration re- Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. quirements on privately-owned firearms by service- JAG) Program for States to implement minimum 5321), [18MY] men and civilian employees beyond existing State and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. ———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), [1JY] 4614), [4FE] who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act ———provide for interrogation and detention of ———provide State and local government incentives while a juvenile (see H.R. 6137), [15SE] enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance ———require the owner or lawful possessor of a fire- the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain serv- arm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] ices to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. [14JY] ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo 6214), [23SE] Foreign countries: require reporting on certain informa- Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- ———require sharing of criminal records with State tion and communications technologies and develop tained at the facility be tried only by military com- sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] action plans to improve capacity of certain countries mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] Dept. of Labor: establish wage theft prevention and to combat cybercrime (see H.R. 4962), [25MR] Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on in- community partnership grant program (see H.R. FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud creasing public awareness of risks and dangers asso- 6268), [29SE] Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY]

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Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act ———tribute to law enforcement service dogs and Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] through the improvement of applicable criminal pro- 5599), [24JN] Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- ceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (see Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- H. Con. Res. 304), [26JY] litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. nate information when an officer is seriously injured Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- 1013), [13JA] or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- Health: provide for criminal liability for the denial ———express that videotaping or photographing of hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal of health care coverage of a treatment or an indi- police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] vidual (see H.R. 6000), [30JY] public place should not be prosecuted in State or ———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a Human rights: combat international violence against Federal courts (see H. Con. Res. 298), [15JY] coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexi- women and girls (see H.R. 4594), [4FE] ———provide a criminal penalty for torture committed can drug trafficking on public lands (see H. Res. ———provide penalties for transporting minors in for- by law enforcement officers and others acting under 1540), [20JY] eign commerce for the purposes of female genital color of law (see H.R. 5688), [1JY] Oil Pollution Act: increase limits on liability for eco- mutilation (see H.R. 5137), [26AP] Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All nomic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. Immigration: establish enhanced penalties for alien Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted 5356), [20MY] smuggling by certain Federal officials (see H.R. Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages 4622), [9FE] Res. 1370), [18MY] resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] ———identify and remove criminal aliens incarcerated Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on in correctional facilities in the U.S. (see H.R. 6062), establish a data-mining system and biometric tech- the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. [30JY] nology program, and support GAO study on Medi- 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] ———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real care administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthor- property used or intended to be used for alien smug- [15AP] ize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. gling (see H.R. 5769), [19JY] Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing vio- 6090), [10AU] ———reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain lence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on visa programs (see H.R. 5397), [25MY] 1032), [21JA] liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] ———render inadmissible to the U.S. aliens who have ———express condolences to families of victims of Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals been convicted of a sex offense against a minor people who died while migrating to the U.S. and (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] (see H.R. 6242), [29SE] condemn criminal network responsible for their mas- Philippines: condemn violence against members of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- sacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] media, express condolences to families of victims tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of of such violence, and call for investigation of mur- International law: combat trafficking in human organs Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts ders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), [21JY] (see H.R. 6148), [16SE] at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniver- Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Money: prevent smuggling using stored value and pre- sary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to de- Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities paid cards by including means of access or the value classify all official records and cooperate with inves- (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] of funds in certain records and reports on monetary tigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), ———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), [25MR] [4MY] religious communities, in particular the attack against Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize man- Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- agers for impeachment (see H. Res. 1165), [11MR] Res. 1725), [18NO] rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] ———impeach (see H. Res. 1031), [21JA] IRS: focus on internal revenue law violations by per- National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals Postal Service: make postal inspectors eligible for sons under investigation for promotion of commer- and ideals (see H. Res. 1293), [22AP] availability pay for criminal investigators (see H.R. cial sex acts and human trafficking and increase National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. 5368), [24MY] monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpay- Res. 1313), [29AP] Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of ment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), [2DE] National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission personal information and provide consumers with ———require disclosure of names of individuals who and goals (see H. Res. 1104), [24FE] choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such are granted amnesty from criminal prosecution (see National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] H.R. 5076), [20AP] H.R. 5143), [27AP] Product safety: require businesses to warn employees, Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support consumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] any product or service that poses serious danger for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support to the public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), [16SE] Publice welfare programs: require States to take steps Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reau- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry to address domestic and sexual violence among Tem- thorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk porary Assistance for Needy Families Program re- Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), cipients (see H.R. 4978), [25MR] J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers [19MR] Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. National Missing Children’s Day: observance (see H. sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), Res. 1325), [4MY] Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- [2FE] National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare Law enforcement: change state of mind requirement (see H. Res. 1780), [17DE] that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. for certain identity theft offenses (see H.R. 5408), National Rape Kit Database: establish (see H.R. 5640), representation at review conference in Uganda (see [26MY] [29JN] H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] ———establish a pilot program for police departments National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas to use anonymous texts from citizens to augment Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial their anonymous tip hotlines (see H.R. 5913), [28JY] [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. measures on such individuals pending investigation ———improve efforts to reduce gang activity and vio- 273), [4MY] of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), lent crime (see H.R. 5969), [29JY] ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), [29SE] ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- [28AP] Saftey: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 5662), [1JY] ers intending to travel internationally (see H.R. ———improve border security, increase prosecutions Schools: enhance safety of elementary and secondary 6266), [29SE] and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and com- schools (see H.R. 6063), [30JY] ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- bat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see ———improve safety (see H.R. 6362), [29SE] ers intending to travel internationally, provide notice H.R. 5675), [1JY] ———recognize school resource officers and their role to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. ———making emergency supplemental appropriations in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), [26AP] for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see (see H. Res. 1554), [22JY] ———prohibit public officials from engaging in undis- H.R. 6080), [9AU] ———require criminal background checks for school closed self-dealing (see H.R. 6391), [29SE] National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] ———prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), [15JY] Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), Securities: allow for private right of action against sec- ———prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens [15AP] ondary violators that provide substantial assistance (see H.R. 6010), [30JY] National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Preven- in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. ———provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- tion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 5042), [15AP] eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see 1081), [22FE] Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance H.R. 4567), [2FE] National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals coverage for certain indirect investors caught in ———require the electronic recording of custodial in- and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), [13JA] Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), [15AP] terrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial 6245), [29SE] H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] security, quality and affordable health care, protec-

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tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable National Emergency Relative to Syria: President General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia communities with adequate housing and transpor- Obama, [4MY] and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] Reports filed sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] Small business: prevent fraud in transactions involving Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- Messages certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6370), son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- [29SE] structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from par- [22FE] dent Obama, [12JA] ticipation in Federal health care programs to individ- Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Com- CROWLEY, JOSEPH (a Representative from New uals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. York) (see H.R. 6130), [15SE] 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] Appointments ———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act: Committee on the Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3245) (H. Rept. 111–670), Act, [22AP] ———prohibit the display of account numbers on [1DE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary Bills and resolutions introduced South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), [27MY] Impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.: Committee 1215), [24MR] Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 1031) (H. Rept. Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- 1423), [28MY] 111–427), [4MR] newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the defini- In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards [11MY] tion of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in for- H.R. 5307), [13MY] [21AP] eign commerce for the purposes of female genital Taxation: disclose certain return information relative Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- mutilation (see H.R. 5137), [26AP] to identity theft (see H.R. 5972), [29JY] ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), Dept. of Education: make grants to State and local ———provide special rules for investments lost in a [16DE] educational agencies for abatement, removal, and in- fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush terim controls of polychlorinated biphenyls in public [15AP] Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) school facilities (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] ———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide housing loan bene- [29AP] Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improve- fits for children of Armed Forces members and vet- ———require payment of manufacturers’ excise tax ment of Applicable Criminal Proceedings: Com- erans who die from service-connected disabilities on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and pro- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 725) (H. (see H.R. 4845), [15MR] vide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain Rept. 111–397), [15JA] FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on pack- criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: aging of certain baby monitors warning that signals Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] 6463), [1DE] military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: des- ———anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- ignate (see H.R. 6205), [23SE] 1610), [14SE] vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- Product safety: ban the sale, manufacture, distribution, ———enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs (see of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), [15JN] 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] H.R. 5386), [25MY] ———prohibit release or parole of certain unpriviliged Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence determination of the limit on assistance under the [23FE] Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. (see H.R. 5938), [29JY] be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- Rept. 111–402), [27JA] Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. 4463), [19JA] on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary real property interests (see H.R. 5901), [28JY] ———exempt gain from sale of certain C corporation Travel and tourism: restrict passports of certain sex (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] offenders (see H.R. 5870), [27JY] Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. Uganda: express that the ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’ toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth 6323), [29SE] under consideration, imposing long term imprison- ———make permanent the deduction for premiums PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) ment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6322), [29SE] (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. ———modify treatment of foreign investments in U.S. CRIME PREVENTION MONTH Res. 1064), [3FE] real property (see H.R. 4539), [27JA] United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- Bills and resolutions ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in Designate (see H. Res. 1666), [28SE] bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EARTHQUAKE holders of corporations that only own land on which Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. PREPAREDNESS ACT residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] 5378), [25MY] Bills and resolutions Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: des- United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., Enact (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] ignate (see H.R. 5051), [15AP] for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of CRITZ, MARK S. (a Representative from Pennsyl- CRUISE VESSELS SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset vania) Bills and resolutions al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Bills and resolutions introduced Enact (H.R. 3360): technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 1597), [30JY] Appalachian Development Highway System: extend Res. 289), [24JN] Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- Corridor N from its current northern terminus at CUBA, REPUBLIC OF propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Corridor M near Ebensburg, PA, to Corridor T, near Bills and resolutions Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- Salamanca, NY (see H.R. 5951), [29JY] Cuban Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1774), [16DE] visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: des- Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer Veterans: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charg- ignate (see H.R. 5605), [25JN] or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, ing veterans unauthorized fees (see H.R. 5648), James M. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Stewart Post Office Building, Indi- Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. [30JN] ana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), [25JN] 4600), [4FE] Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for Members of Congress: reduce pay and limit amount ———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at notifying Government officials of violations of Oil appropriated for allowances and expenses of any Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands House or Senate office (see H.R. 5927), [29JY] recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] Taxation: provide for tax preferred savings accounts sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] Messages for individuals under age 26 (see H.R. 6321), [29SE] ———provide for interrogation and detention of Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identifica- enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- 6007), [30JY] tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] ficking: President Obama, [26JA] CROATIA, REPUBLIC OF ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, Bills and resolutions Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- [11MY] Foreign trade: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown tained at the facility be tried only by military com- National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, and other Americans and Croatians killed in plane mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- crash while on trade mission to the Balkans (see ———require submittal of certain certifications to dent Obama, [16SE] H. Res. 1684), [29SE] Congress before transferring or releasing individuals

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detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD COM- a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] MISSION H. Res. 1053), [2FE] Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Bills and resolutions Federal employees: extend eligibility for coverage Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Pro- Cuba (see H.R. 4542), [27JA] H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] gram to certain adult dependents of Federal employ- Foreign policy: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD MAN- ees and annuitants (see H.R. 5179), [29AP] agricultural commodities and end travel restrictions AGEMENT CO. Great Lakes: issue restoration semipostal stamp (see (see H.R. 4645), [23FE] Bills and resolutions H.R. 4876), [18MR] Immigration: bar admission of aliens from countries Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth designated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] materials program and amend the National Materials funding to transfer enemy combatants detained at CUMMINGS, ELIJAH E. (a Representative from Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. fa- Maryland) H.R. 6160), [22SE] cilities (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] Appointments Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving Petroleum: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, soli- who contribute to Cuba’s development of petroleum sumer Protection Act, [9JN] darity with people and Polish-American commu- resources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such Bills and resolutions introduced nities, and support for restoration of leadership (see development (see H.R. 5620), [28JN] Diseases: provide for prostate cancer imaging research H. Res. 1246), [14AP] Zapata Tamayo, Orlando: recognize life of political and education (see H.R. 4756), [4MR] SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. prisoner who died in custody and call for continued National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. 4598), [4FE] focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see Res. 288), [14JN] ———improve the Office of International Trade to H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR] Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: des- expand small business exporting (see H.R. 5832), Messages [22JY] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to ignate (see H.R. 5773), [19JY] Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse Cuba’s Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Ci- security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise of an Armed Forces member for a new State license vilian Aircraft: President Obama, [23FE] Reports filed vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. or certification required due to permanent change Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Con. Res. 289), [24JN] in duty station of such member to another State Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) CURRENCY see MONEY (see H.R. 4693), [25FE] (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] CURRENCY REFORM FOR FAIR TRADE ACT ———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer CUBAN AMERICANS Bills and resolutions credit (see H.R. 5623), [29JN] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2378): consideration (see H. Res. 1674), Designated Speaker pro tempore Tribute (see H. Res. 1774), [16DE] [29SE] House of Representatives, [15JN] CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLI- Reports filed DAIRY AND TOBACCO ADJUSTMENT ACT DARITY (LIBERTAD) ACT Consideration of H.R. 2378, Provisions: Committee on Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), Dept. of Agriculture: establish a dairy price stabiliza- Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who [29SE] tion program (see H.R. 5288), [12MY] contribute to Cuba’s development of petroleum re- Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) DALLAS, TX sources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 111–646), [28SE] Bills and resolutions development (see H.R. 5620), [28JN] CURSEEN, JOSEPH, JR. National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star CUELLAR, HENRY (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. Appointments Postal Service: issue postage stamp to honor lives of 1057), [2FE] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. (see DAMS Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, H. Res. 1306), [28AP] Bills and resolutions [20MY] CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION RECORDING ACT Corps of Engineers: conduct levee system evaluations Bills and resolutions introduced and certifications on receipt of requests from non- Health care professionals: extend changes to require- Bills and resolutions Federal interests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] ments for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in cer- Enact (see H.R. 6508), [9DE] Dominy, Floyd: tribute (see H. Res. 1327), [5MY] tain health professional shortage areas (see H.R. CUSTOMS SERVICE see DEPARTMENT OF HOME- FEMA: allow regional directors to extend temporarily 5687), [1JY] LAND SECURITY Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify that CYBERSECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT the Provisional Accredited Levee period if a good standards or procedures in medical malpractice ac- Bills and resolutions faith effort to upgrade a levee to the accredited level tions are not affected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] Enact (see H.R. 5966), [29JY] is being made (see H.R. 4935), [24MR] Schertz Veterans Post Office, Schertz, TX: designate Enact (H.R. 4061): consideration (see H. Res. 1051), ———prohibit requiring communities protected by (see H.R. 5831), [22JY] [2FE] Corps of Engineers levees from purchasing flood Designated Speaker pro tempore Motions insurance under the flood mappping modernization House of Representatives, [26FE], [19MY], [21JN], Enact (H.R. 4061), [3FE] program (see H.R. 5182), [29AP] [22JN], [25JN], [13JY], [20JY], [22SE], [1DE] Reports filed Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), [16SE] Motions Consideration of H.R. 4061, Provisions: Committee on Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- Federal agencies and departments: require review of Rules (House) (H. Res. 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), Government programs for purposes of assessing their [2FE] [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] performance and improving their operations, and es- Provisions: Committee on Science and Technology Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111–405), [27JA] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] 2142), [21DE] CYPRUS, REPUBLIC OF Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to CULBERSON, JOHN ABNEY (a Representative from Bills and resolutions levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] Texas) Freedom of religion: call for protection of religious Reports filed Bills and resolutions introduced sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general re- Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, spect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), [28MY] or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 106), [22DE] DANGEROUS PRODUCTS WARNING ACT Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent [16SE] D.C. COURTS AND PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE Bills and resolutions treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with for- Enact (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] eign countries from diminishing rights or privileges ACT DATA see INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 107), Bills and resolutions [22DE] Enact (see H.R. 5367), [24MY] DAVES, RAY States: restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess DAHLKEMPER, KATHLEEN A. (a Representative Bills and resolutions grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 5903), from Pennsylvania) Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: [28JY] Appointments designate (see H.R. 5591), [24JN] CUMBERLAND, RI John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Reports filed Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] CUMBERLAND VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and DAVIS, ARTUR (a Representative from Alabama) Bills and resolutions physical activity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] Bills and resolutions introduced JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Marathon: recognize, protect, pro- Diseases: recognize affects of colon cancer on women, University of West Alabama: anniversary (see H. Res. mote, and facilitate (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and 1054), [2FE]

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DAVIS, CHRIS Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of Bills and resolutions hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and soli- Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office, Lubbock, TX: des- Res. 1128), [2MR] darity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic ignate (see H.R. 5565), [22JN] Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. incident (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] DAVIS, DANNY K. (a Representative from Illinois) Res. 1538), [20JY] Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary ad- Bills and resolutions introduced Motions vance care planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research [20JY] and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Members of Congress: prohibit payment of death gratu- H. Res. 1354), [12MY] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] ities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members ———deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Harbor DAY CARE see CHILDREN AND YOUTH (see H.R. 6526), [15DE] navigation project under the jurisdiction of the Corps DAYTON, OH Mexico: express condolences to families of victims of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] Bills and resolutions of people who died while migrating to the U.S. Crime: provide a criminal penalty for torture committed General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and condemn criminal network responsible for their by law enforcement officers and others acting under and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- massacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] color of law (see H.R. 5688), [1JY] sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry Dept. of Education: make grants to local educational University of Dayton: tribute to men’s basketball team out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk agencies to provide for the services of registered (see H. Res. 1456), [21JN] driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), dieticians in schools (see H.R. 6324), [29SE] DE HAVEN, ROBIN [19MR] Medicare: include screening computed tomography Bills and resolutions National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), [17JN] 5461), [28MY] ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedica- National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see ees and first responders, and reject expressions of tion in support of those who have sacrificed their H. Con. Res. 262), [15AP] sympathy for those who attack public servants (see lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), [1JY] Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg H. Res. 1127), [2MR] Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), [12JA] ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: attack on Federal building and commend Robin De Social Security: increase maximum amount of the include bullying and harassment prevention programs Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. lump-sum death benefit (see H.R. 6388), [29SE] (see H.R. 5184), [29AP] Res. 1134), [2MR] ———level of benefit payment in the month of the Small business: express importance of biotechnology DEAF see DISABLED beneficiary’s death (see H.R. 5001), [13AP] firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., DEALER FLOOR PLAN PROGRAM EXTENSION Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), AND IMPROVEMENT ACT the families and friends of fallen members of the [12MR] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace Tariff: high-intensity sweetener (see H.R. 5123), Enact (see H.R. 5734), [14JY] and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] [22AP] DEATH AND DYING ‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of Taxation: allow a credit for lightweight coal freight Bills and resolutions Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), [30JY] cars (see H.R. 4494), [21JA] Armed Forces: call for the President to overturn the Taxation: exempt certain farmland from the estate tax ———allow credit for installation of composite, recy- policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of (see H.R. 5475), [28MY] clable power line poles (see H.R. 5952), [29JY] condolence to the family of a member who has ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- ———coordinate reduction in the American Oppor- died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), [25MR] nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), tunity Tax Credit with Federal Pell Grants, to the ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] extent such grants are attributable to expenses not TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts eligible for such credit (see H.R. 6488), [2DE] or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and ———exclude from gross income amounts received in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] for services by a student at a work-college (see ———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents ———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes H.R. 5244), [6MY] of members who die during a period of war (see (see H.R. 5764), [15JY] ———exclude from gross income contributions to the H.R. 6371), [29SE] Veterans: expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- capital of a partnership (see H.R. 4839), [12MR] ———pay additional death gratuity on behalf of mem- teries to certain Reserve component members and DAVIS, GEOFF (a Representative from Kentucky) bers killed in action equal to all Social Security increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- Bills and resolutions introduced taxes paid by the member and taxes paid on self- penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] Hebron, KY: commend North Pointe Elementary for employment income (see H.R. 5921), [29JY] Reports filed project to select the firefly as the National Inverte- Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Bereaved Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act: Committee brate (see H. Res. 1753), [7DE] Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. DAVIS, LINCOLN (a Representative from Tennessee) Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), [21AP] Rept. 111–672), [7DE] Bills and resolutions introduced Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to per- Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through Appalachian Regional Commission: amend laws rel- sons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: ative to county additions to the Appalachian region from protesting at military and other funerals (see Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. (see H.R. 4927), [24MR] H.R. 5365), [20MY] 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] DAVIS, SUSAN A. (a Representative from California) ———provide Government headstones and markers at DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS ACT Bills and resolutions introduced private cemeteries for certain veterans (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emanci- 5937), [29JY] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that pation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on in- damages for physical and economic injuries caused Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) creasing public awareness of risks and dangers asso- by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), (see H. Con. Res. 239), [24FE] ciated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), [1JY] ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- [22FE] DEATH PENALTY see CAPITAL PUNISHMENT gressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of widespread Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), [22FE] use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-im- DEBT BUY-DOWN ACT Dept. of Defense: establish an office responsible for paired driving and require a motor vehicle safety Bills and resolutions implementing all recommendations and requirements standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation Enact (see H.R. 5536), [16JN] regarding military medical facilities in the National (see H.R. 6518), [13DE] DEBT RELIEF FOR EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase plot allowances for IN HAITI ACT Dept. of Education: establish teacher evaluation pro- certain veterans and provide a plot allowance for Bills and resolutions grams (see H.R. 6274), [29SE] spouses and children of certain veterans who are Enact (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] ———make grants for recruiting, training, and retain- buried in State cemeteries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] DEFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon) ing individuals from underrepresented groups as ele- ———provide housing loan benefits for children of Bills and resolutions introduced mentary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. Armed Forces members and veterans who die from Chetco River: make technical corrections to wild and 5096), [21AP] service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), scenic segment designations (see H.R. 5526), [15JN] Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA [15MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals pur- continuation health coverage until coverage is other- Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment and promote suing rehabilitation, education, or training programs wise available through an employment-based health public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial to receive work-study allowances for outreach serv- plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] ices provided through congressional offices (see H.R. [18MY] Federal employees: make stillborn children eligible for 4765), [4MR] National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. optional coverage under Federal Employees Group Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, 1652), [23SE] Life Insurance (see H.R. 4821), [11MR] import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Com-

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pound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), ———give U.S. citizens the right to propose amend- predator control (see H.R. 5643), [30JN] [28MY] ments to the Constitution by an initiative process Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible Dept. of Agriculture: develop an effective sampling (see H.J. Res. 70), [21JA] for medical care under the TRICARE and and testing program to test for E. coli in boneless ———give U.S. citizens the right to recall elected CHAMPVA programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground officials (see H.J. Res. 71), [21JA] Native Americans: authorize Confederated Tribes of beef components (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] Elections: give voters the right, through advisory voter Siletz Indians and Coos, and Coquille, Lower Ump- Dept. of Education: provide a grant program to support initiative, to propose enactment and repeal of Federal qua, Siuslaw, Klamath, and Burns Paiute Tribes to establishment and operation of Teachers Professional laws in a national election (see H.R. 4499), [21JA] obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land (see Development Institutes (see H.R. 5556), [17JN] ———permit voters to vote for ‘‘None of the Above’’ H.R. 4916), [23MR] Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women’s Bureau (see in Federal elections and require an additional elec- DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT H. Res. 1589), [30JY] tion if ‘‘None of the Above’’ receives the most COMMISSION Food: require food containing bioengineered products votes (see H.R. 4498), [21JA] Bills and resolutions be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), [24FE] cies: making appropriations for military construction [17DE] Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. ———making appropriations for military construction (see H. Res. 1240), [13AP] 1013), [13JA] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration Political campaigns: apply ban on election activity by Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] foreign nationals to domestic corporations which are Res. 1367), [18MY] Reports filed subsidiaries of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- [27JA] relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), [18MR] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Taxation: allow manufacturing businesses to establish Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: tax-free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to as- rights violations, and impose further sanctions Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. sist them in providing for new equipment and facili- against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] Rept. 111–570), [27JY] ties and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), [30JY] ———condemn human rights violations, release polit- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- DELAWARE ical prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Bills and resolutions designation from opposition group, and impose sanc- Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations Dept. of the Interior: establish the Delaware River tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] [10JN] Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow DEFENSE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD ACT ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- (SMART) Research and Development Compact: Bills and resolutions port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 6540), [17DE] demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. DEFENSE SEXUAL TRAUMA RESPONSE OVER- tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic 1457), [22JN] NIGHT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE (DE- Rivers System (see H.R. 5813), [22JY] FENSE STRONG) ACT Iraq: congratulate people on resolve to vote in par- DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY Bills and resolutions liamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), [9MR] Bills and resolutions ———encourage elected officials and political leaders Enact (see H.R. 5197), [3MY] Interstate compacts: withdraw congressional consent to to redouble efforts to form a government that is DEFENSE TASK FORCE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT interstate compact between New Jersey and Pennsyl- just, representative, and accountable to the people IN THE MILITARY SERVICES vania establishing the agency (see H.R. 6202), (see H. Res. 1695), [29SE] Bills and resolutions [23SE] Recommendations: implement (see H.R. 5197), [3MY] Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Eco- DELPHI CORP. nomic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. DEFICIT see PUBLIC DEBT Bills and resolutions DEGETTE, DIANA (a Representative from Colorado) Health: support efforts to extend the Health Coverage 1391), [25MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Tax Credit to provide access to affordable healthcare ———recognize independence anniversary and reaf- American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals for Delphi Corp., retirees and other eligible individ- firm relationship with the U.S. and right of self- (see H. Res. 1690), [29SE] uals (see H. Res. 1628), [16SE] defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), [13AP] Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), Health: provide for human stem cell research, including DEMOCRACY embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), Bills and resolutions [15JY] [10MR] Afghanistan: undermine the Taliban and their allies Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of re- Designated Speaker pro tempore through recognition of ethnic diversity and support lease from prison and recognize role in ending apart- House of Representatives, [19MR] of a decentralized Federal political system that shifts heid and contributions to South Africa and the global DELA CRUZ, SANICK more power to regions and localities (see H. Res. community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] Bills and resolutions 1769), [15DE] Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who Africa: commend independence anniversary of several the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] nations (see H. Res. 1405), [27MY] contributions of Mexican Americans, and support DELAHUNT, BILL (a Representative from Massachu- Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), setts) uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Res. 267), [26AP] Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regu- Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. Res. 1518), [14JY] lation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, 1215), [24MR] Political campaigns: constitutional amendment prohib- and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential iting corporations and labor organizations from using 5034), [15AP] election and express support for the Belarusian peo- operating funds for advertisements relative to Federal Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt ple’s desire for democratic government that respects election campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the imports (see H.R. 5349), [20MY] [16NO] U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane condi- call for release of all political prisoners and inter- (see H. Con. Res. 291), [29JN] tions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. Serbia: commend application for European Union (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] 1768), [15DE] membership and recognize efforts to integrate into Human rights: combat international violence against Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), women and girls (see H.R. 4594), [4FE] newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), [27MY] National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see [11MY] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- H.R. 5143), [27AP] Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, Taxation: promote simplification and fairness in the 1267), [15AP] Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. administration and collection of sales and use taxes ———reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance Res. 1619), [15SE] (see H.R. 5660), [1JY] with the U.S., recognize commitment to the demo- Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of DELAURO, ROSA L. (a Representative from Con- cratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan political problems (see H. Res. 1321), [4MY] necticut) Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), [22JN] Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- Appointments Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] H. Res. 1143), [4MR] tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such Bills and resolutions introduced Constitutional amendments: give U.S. citizens the right violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish to enact and repeal laws by voting on legislation ———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- in a national election (see H.J. Res. 69), [21JA] 6432), [18NO]

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———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human Transportation: provide waivers and appeals to certain Colorado: designate certain lands as components of rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit individuals (see H.R. 6326), [29SE] the National Wilderness Preservation System (see certain detained democracy activists, and request re- DENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONDER ACT H.R. 6280), [29SE] lease of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), [14JY] Reports filed Conservation of energy: authorize loans to certain enti- Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce ties to make loans to consumers to implement energy racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] (House) (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. 111–647), [28SE] efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see Messages DENTISTS see HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS H.R. 4785), [9MR] Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to DENVER, CO ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, [13AP] Bills and resolutions to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte Colorado Rapids (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] 1747), [1DE] eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE related term(s) Conservation of natural resources: carry out a conserva- Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, [19JY] AGRICULTURE; FOREST SERVICE tion program that makes payments to assist owners National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Bills and resolutions and operators of muck land to conserve and improve Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness the soil, water, and wildlife resources of the land Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID (see H.R. 6180), [22SE] [29JY] personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- Corp. for National and Community Service: enter into DEMOCRACY IS STRENGTHENED BY CASTING tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- interagency agreement to support a Nutrition Corps LIGHT ON SPENDING IN ELECTIONS (DIS- tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] (see H.R. 5432), [27MY] CLOSE) ACT ———increase funding for programs evaluating effec- Dairy price stabilization program: establish (see H.R. Bills and resolutions tiveness of livestock producer risk management tools 5288), [12MY] Enact (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] and include livestock insurance under education and Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from Enact (H.R. 5175): consideration (see H. Res. 1468), information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] taking action on public lands which impede border [23JN] ———offset contributions to fund providing technical security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), [14AP] Motions assistance and capacity building to Brazilian cotton Farm Service Agency: expand eligibility for loans (see Enact (H.R. 5175), [24JN] sector through reductions in certain direct payments H.R. 6057), [30JY] Reports filed to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), [27MY] ———extend suspension of limitation on the period Consideration of H.R. 5175, Provisions: Committee on ———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human for which certain borrowers are eligible for guaran- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), food or animal feed as host plant and establish track- teed assistance (see H.R. 6418), [17NO] [23JN] ing system to regulate genetically engineered phar- Federal Land Disposal Account: reinstate funds (see Provisions: Committee on House Administration maceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5578), H.R. 6206), [23SE] (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. 111–492), [25MY] [23JN] Food: allow schools and local educational agencies par- DEMOCRATIC PARTY ———repeal sugar price support program and mar- ticipating in the school lunch program to donate Bills and resolutions keting allotments (see H.R. 6375), [29SE] any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 6407), Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for [16NO] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders puppies (see H.R. 5434), [27MY] ———assess effectiveness and efficiency of adminis- and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. Animals: make grants for the prevention of animal trative review systems to ensure compliance with Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. cruelty to States that have prohibited the devocaliza- Federal meal standards (see H.R. 5027), [14AP] 1249), [14AP] tion of cats and dogs for purposes of convenience ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- Committee on the Budget (House): majority party ap- (see H.R. 5422), [27MY] gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school pointments (see H. Res. 1156), [10MR] Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: convey certain children on weekends and extended school holidays Committees of the House: majority party appointments tracts of the Big Springs Environmental Study Area during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1397), to the Blue Ridge Unified School District (see H.R. ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult [26MY] 5212), [5MY] care food program conditional on criminal back- House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for ground checks for child care staff members (see islative tactics to further passage of health care re- disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and H.R. 6469), [1DE] form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- ———promote nutrition and increase access to food Motions tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] (see H.R. 6539), [16DE] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- ———provide children from underserved areas with investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans better access to meals served through the summer and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts food service program for children and certain child Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR] ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic [22MR] ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- duced with, a genetically engineered material (see J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans H.R. 5577), [23JN] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Food industry: develop an effective sampling and test- islative tactics to further passage of health care re- (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments ing program to test for E. coli in boneless beef form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground beef ———pledge not to assemble ‘‘lame-duck’’ session ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] components (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] between mid-term elections and convening of 112th ———reduce deficits and Government spending ———improve food safety by supporting efforts by Congress, [10AU], [23SE] through elimination of wasteful agriculture subsidies entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry products DEMONSTRATIONS see PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] to further examine the products and prohibit inter- DENT, CHARLES W. (a Representative from Pennsyl- Arizona: secure Federal ownership and management ference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), vania) of natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect [3MR] Appointments cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Pro- John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] gram as it applies to units derived from public do- Bills and resolutions introduced Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of main by implementing a procedure for determining al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), [19MR] ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, Citizenship: provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship [23FE] import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Com- by individuals who are unprivileged enemy belliger- Children and youth: award grants for projects that le- pound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for ents (see H.R. 5166), [28AP] verage community resources and support student ac- predator control (see H.R. 5643), [30JN] Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protec- cess to physical activity, nutrition education, and Healthy Food Financing Initiative: establish (see H.R. tive Service ability to provide adequate security for nutritious food during school (see H.R. 5430), 6462), [30NO] the prevention of terrorist activities and for the pro- [27MY] Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural motion of homeland security (see H.R. 5053), ———promote health and wellness in child care (see homeowners (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] [15AP] H.R. 5431), [27MY] ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- ———extend the chemical facility security program ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real (see H.R. 5186), [29AP] 5504), [10JN] estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), other buyers using public funds for a certain period certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erro- Hunger: award grants to, or enter into cooperative qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] neous survey (see H.R. 5985), [30JY] agreements with States to carry out comprehensive

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and innovative strategies to end childhood hunger Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Cen- Bureau of the Census: provide for a 5-year term of (see H.R. 5480), [8JN] ter (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] office for the Director of the Census and provide Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- ———support facility under development by the for authority and duties of the Director and Deputy sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the Na- Director of the Census (see H.R. 4945), [25MR] Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the tional Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), [26JY] ———rescind certain appropriations and reduce the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), Story County, IA: convey certain federally owned land Federal budget deficit (see H.R. 6096), [10AU] [20JA] (see H.R. 5669), [1JY] Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: improve the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank outreach and enrollment (see H.R. 4417), [12JA] [29JY] Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Taxation: allow a credit for infant formula rebates paid ———establish an early-stage business investment and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- under WIC (see H.R. 6159), [22SE] incubation grant program (see H.R. 5411), [26MY] ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Urban areas: ensure effective encouragement of local Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the Market Access Program: repeal (see H.R. 4683), agricultural production and increased availability of decennial census and American Community Survey [24FE] fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), [25MR] to include a statement regarding certain response National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- Motions requirements (see H.R. 5046), [15AP] duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program: re- tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. peal (see H.R. 5326), [18MY] Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- 5312), [13MY] National School Lunch Act: improve purchase and grams (S. 3307), [1DE] Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export processing of healthful commodities for use in Conservation of energy: authorize loans to certain enti- Assistance Fund: establish (see H.R. 5156), [27AP] school meal programs (see H.R. 4607), [4FE] ties to make loans to consumers to implement energy Coastal zones: establish a program to develop a coordi- ———promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. nated and comprehensive Federal coastal mapping in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies 4785), [16SE] effort (see H.R. 6215), [23SE] (see H.R. 5090), [21AP] Reports filed ———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustain- Natural Resources Conservation Service: anniversary Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources able fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize (see H. Con. Res. 269), [27AP] (House) (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] ———convey a small parcel of property in Riverside, Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and CA (see H.R. 4827), [11MR] Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash ———settle claims arising from the failure to carry Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. out the Houlka Creek Watershed Project in Mis- on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– 1684), [29SE] sissippi (see H.R. 4822), [11MR] 401), [26JA] Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives: establish (see Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- program and an economic stability program to sta- H.R. 4545), [27JA] gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. bilize the workforce and promote economic growth Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- [26JY] Disabled: study and report on access by blind con- and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. sumers to certain electronic devices, establish min- H. Res. 1110), [25FE] 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] imum nonvisual access standards for such devices, Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids and establish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) [27JA] H.R. 5059), [15AP] (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] Employment: establish a loan program to assist in lo- ———require hunting activities be a land use in man- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, cating information technology and manufacturing agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee jobs in the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] H.R. 5673), [1JY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of ex- Renewable energy: make loans to qualified projects 522), [1JY] ports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), for the production of renewable source jet fuel (see Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. [28SE] H.R. 6343), [29SE] Fish and fishing: limit authority to implement certain Schools: assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities 111–398), [19JA] fishery closures absent certification that closure is to implement farm to school programs that improve Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- the only option available for maintaining a fishery access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) at a sustainable level (see H.R. 4634), [22FE] (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] ———study the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount and limit authority to promulgate any interim rules riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), of processed food served each day under the school for the fishery (see H.R. 4723), [2MR] [14SE] breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: [14JY] goods and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] ———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. ———improve support, training, education, and com- fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] pliance assistance regarding export licensing require- tions by giving certain States the option of receiving DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE related term(s) NA- ments provided to small and medium-sized busi- grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] TIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECH- nesses (see H.R. 6320), [29SE] ———create a local food credit program to assist NOLOGY ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers Bills and resolutions cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] Animals: conduct an aerial assessment of sea turtle and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. ———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- populations in U.S. waters (see H.R. 5155), [27AP] consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] ordination with States and schools operating school Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans 4844), [15MR] ———equire milk served in school lunch programs program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] [19MY] cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans establish (H.R. 3650), consideration (see H. Res. (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts 1168), [11MR] ———issue guidance to school food authorities on (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), National security: establish the Executive Cyber Direc- indirect costs (see H.R. 5202), [4MY] [22MR] tor and clarify authority relative to critical informa- ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- tion infrastructure policy creation, verification, and pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] 4638), [22FE] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Patent and Trademark Office: making supplemental ap- ———require educational agencies participating in cer- (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments propriations (see H.R. 5874), [27JY] tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] ———provide authority to set or adjust patent and require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] trademark fees (see H.R. 5322), [18MY] tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] Bureau of Economic Analysis: require to publish cer- Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the tain economic data regarding territories and Freely thorize and improve programs and activities (see facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Associated States (see H.R. 6015), [30JY] H.R. 5897), [28JY]

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Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development ———authorizing for military activities and pre- ———distribute to members, upon discharge or release funds to States that carry out public takings for scribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 5136), [26AP] from active duty, information on a compact disk private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] ———authorizing for military activities and pre- listing and explaining health, education, and other Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related scribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136) consider- benefits for which veterans are eligible (see H.R. agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- ation (see H. Res. 1404), [26MY] 5719), [13JY] eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), ———authorizing for military activities and pre- ———eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of [4MR] scribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), request certain active duty or service used to reduce min- Technology: establish a technology deployment and Senate to return to the House (see H. Res. 1467), imum age at which Reserve component members early-stage business investment grant program (see [23JN] may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), H.R. 6120), [14SE] ———make across-the-board rescissions in non-de- [25MR] Telecommunications: award grants for development of fense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-af- ———eliminate required reduction in the amount of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices fairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, 5541, combat-related special compensation for certain indi- that support mission-critical broadband voice and 5542), [16JN] viduals whose disability is attributable to an injury data communications of public safety personnel (see ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] for which the members were awarded the Purple H.R. 5907), [28JY] ———reduce deficits and Government spending Heart (see H.R. 4912), [22MR] ———repeal public telecommunications facilities as- through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies ———enable State homes to furnish nursing home sistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] care to parents whose children died while serving Travel and tourism: establish a competitive grant pro- Arctic regions: require study and report on feasibility in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), [26JA] gram to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. and potential of establishing a deep water sea port ———enhance protection of credit ratings of active 4676), [24FE] in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic U.S. duty military personnel who are activated for service Motions interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] (see H.R. 5048), [15AP] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial ———enhance readiness by replacing current ‘‘Don’t disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy concerning homosexuality SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), [14DE] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), [16NO] ———provide a site for a memorial marker to honor ———ensure housing assistance programs are avail- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] able to veterans and members who have service- Reports filed the memory of the members of the Army’s 24th Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Infantry Division who have received the Medal of connected injuries and to survivors and dependents Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), [26JA] of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), ———require reports on management (see H.R. 6496), ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, [27JY] [7DE] (see H.R. 6503), [8DE] TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- Armed Forces: allow active-duty members between the or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program ages of 18 and 21 to purchase and consume beer in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. and wine at certain locations on military installations ———ensure timeliness of information used in consid- 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] (see H.R. 5958), [29JY] ering a member for an administrative separation (see Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- ———allow transfer of amounts from qualified tuition H.R. 6177), [22SE] mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. program to the Thrift Savings Plan by eligible mem- ———establish a joint task force to improve the re- 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] bers of the uniformed services or Ready Reserve search and development of lighter weight body Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] armor (see H.R. 5063), [15AP] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee ———anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at ———establish a temporary prohibition on termination on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. of TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under 522), [1JY] Res. 319), [22SE] the age of 26 (see H.R. 6227), [28SE] Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful ———authorize adoption of a military working dog ———establish additional research, study, and report- Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on by the family of a deceased or seriously wounded ing requirements for the working group reviewing Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. member who was the handler of the dog (see H.R. possible repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’on homo- Rept. 111–396), [13JA] 4639), [22FE] sexuality (see H.R. 4902), [22MR] ———establish medical surveillance system identifying Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- ———authorize members not in uniform and veterans Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) to render a military salute during the recitation of from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), [10AU] prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy ———authorize space-available travel on military air- 4477), [20JA] and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– craft for a member or former member of a Reserve ———exclude bonus payments paid by State or local 462), [13AP] component eligible for retired pay but for age and governments in determining eligibility for benefits DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) CORPS for accompanying dependents (see H.R. 5404), or assistance under Federal, State, or local programs OF ENGINEERS; NATIONAL GUARD; NATIONAL SE- [26MY] CURITY financed with Federal funds (see H.R. 6230), [28SE] ———call for the President to overturn the policy ———exempt active-duty members with conditional Bills and resolutions that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condo- AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. residence status serving abroad from time period re- lence to the family of a member who has died by Res. 1693), [29SE] quirements to file a petition and appear for an inter- Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces suicide (see H. Res. 1229), [25MR] view to remove conditional status (see H.R. 6396), ———celebrate anniversary of combat action and rec- operations are only used for safe and orderly with- [15NO] ognize contributions of American Volunteer Group drawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense ———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of re- and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Na- contractors (see H.R. 6045), [30JY] tired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to ———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expedi- tion’s defense (see H. Res. 1594), [30JY] all members retired for disability regardless of dis- tious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. ———conduct a comprehensive review of the health ability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), [26JA] 5015), [14AP] care services available for female members (see H.R. ———expand matters covered by preseparation coun- African Americans: recognize challenges Black vet- 5224), [5MY] seling (see H.R. 5049), [15AP] erans faced when returning home after serving in ———design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of ———express that all Americans should participate the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their Remembrance to the children of members who die in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), [23FE] while serving on active duty in support of operations and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), [18NO] at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), [25FE] Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers ———extend time period for submission of retroactive personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), [4MR] [27MY] tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers ———extend TRICARE coverage to certain depend- Air Force: consideration of any unfair competitive ad- Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from ents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), [24MR] vantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC– Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (see ———honor service and sacrifice of Latino members X military air refueling tanker program (see H.R. H. Res. 1146), [9MR] (see H. Res. 1651), [23SE] 6540), [17DE] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers ———increase mileage reimbursement rate for mem- Alaska: temporarily adjust reimbursement rates for Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from bers during permanent change of station and author- TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. 5403), Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] ize transport of vehicles of members stationed on [26MY] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, pre- Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from H.R. 5469), [28MY] scribing personnel strengths, and military construc- Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. ———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent dan- tion (see H.R. 6523), [15DE] Res. 1556), [26JY] ger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation al-

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lowance, and other special and incentive pays (see ———seek to enter into certain contracts regarding Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, H.R. 4440), [13JA] self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- ———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] of members who die during a period of war (see ———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) Defense acquisition system: provide for performance H.R. 6371), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1211), [23MR] management (see H.R. 5013), [14AP] ———pay additional death gratuity on behalf of mem- ———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Ar- ———provide for performance management (H.R. bers killed in action equal to all Social Security mored Division during World War II (see H. Res. 5013), consideration (see H. Res. 1300), [27AP] taxes paid by the member and taxes paid on self- 1483), [28JN] Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military employment income (see H.R. 5921), [29JY] Brunswick, ME: require continuation of full-service op- Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. ———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults erations at the commissary and exchange stores serv- 5197), [3MY] (see H.R. 5347), [20MY] ing the Naval Air Station (see H.R. 5292), [12MY] Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program ———protect child custody arrangements for parents Budget: reduce discretionary overseas contingency op- (see H. Res. 1641), [22SE] who are members deployed in support of a contin- erations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program gency operation (see H.R. 4469), [19JA] ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit payments to eligible local educational agencies with- ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] closure of property owned by surviving spouses of [20MY] Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see Business and industry: provide authority to restrict in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- H.R. 4664), [23FE] competition to businesses within States that fund ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- ———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve projects at military installations (see H.R. 5755), fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information [15JY] ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 5170), Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see [28AP] [16SE] H.R. 4542), [27JA] ———provide pay increase for members of uniformed Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emanci- Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives services (see H.R. 4427), [12JA] pation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- ———recognize and honor commitment and sacrifices Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news of U.S. military families (see H. Con. Res. 330), (see H. Con. Res. 239), [24FE] media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] [16NO] ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives ———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of gressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service for commemorating and interpreting the role of the members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), [20MY] Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), [22FE] Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national ———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Sen- Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post parks (see H.R. 4491), [21JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of certain ate) hearing and testimony on ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), veterans who serve in Iraq following the end of Tell’’ policy as an important step in permitting gays [27JA] U.S. military combat operations for hospital care, and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. [22FE] H. Res. 1078), [5FE] ———recognize contributions made by the spouses of Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to per- 6154), [16SE] ———establish a registry of certain veterans who were members who serve in combat through the presen- sons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 6238), tation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5233), from protesting at military and other funerals (see [28SE] [6MY] H.R. 5365), [20MY] ———recognize dependent children of members serv- ———establish public-private partnerships for the Civil liberties: provide for interrogation and detention ing on active duty or who have served on active treatment and research of post-traumatic stress dis- of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts duty through the presentation of an official lapel order (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on button (see H.R. 5333), [18MY] ———extend time period for Armed Forces members prosecution (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] ———recognize service of medical and air crews in to transfer educational assistance to a dependent Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. child under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- Res. 230), [26JA] and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation per- sistance Program (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] ———prohibit any use of eminent domain authority sonnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] ———improve the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. ———reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member sistance Program (see H.R. 5933), [29JY] (see H.R. 5067), [20AP] due to certain charges brought under the Uniform 6430), [18NO] Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider infor- Code of Military Justice who is acquitted or has ———provide for continued provision of health care mation regarding domestic employment before the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), services to certain veterans who were exposed to awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] [25MY] sodium dichromate while serving at or near water ———repeal authority to use against those responsible ———improve preservation of the small arms produc- injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft tion industrial base by allowing all small arms manu- [15SE] into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Som- facturers to compete for Federal small arms contracts ———provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of erset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] (see H.R. 5181), [29AP] members who die on active duty to educational as- ———require preseparation counseling for members ———phase out the use of private military contractors sistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational of Reserve components upon their retirement or sep- (see H.R. 4650), [23FE] Assistance Program (see H.R. 5443), [27MY] (see aration from service (see H.R. 5259), [11MY] ———restore accountability and congressional over- H.R. 6372), [29SE] ———restore health care coverage to retired members sight to the defense contracting process (see H.R. ———provide housing loan benefits for children of of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), [27JA] 6310), [29SE] Armed Forces members and veterans who die from ———retain members of Reserve components on ac- ———take illegal subsidization into account in evalu- service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), tive duty for 45 days following extended deploy- ating proposals for contracts for major defense acqui- [15MR] ments in homeland defense missions to support re- sition programs (see H.R. 5298), [13MY] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- integration into civilian life (see H.R. 6279), [29SE] Copyrights: allow faculty members at service acad- cies: making appropriations for military construction ———support members fighting terrorism and pay emies and schools of professional military education and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] legal expenses of members accused of committing to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works that ———making appropriations for military construction crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists they produce (see H.R. 5704), [1JY] and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Fed- H. Res. 1782), [21DE] ———tribute to members and their families from Los eral public entities to expedite the evaluation of cer- ———making appropriations for military construction Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghan- tain permits (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration istan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] ———prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 4604), [4FE] Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and Con. Res. 310), [29JY] ———provide funds to hire veterans and Armed implement electronic personnel file system and con- ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- Forces members to assist with curation and historic duct study on improving access of veterans to files ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), [12MY] related to military service and veterans benefits (see ———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. ———take action on the Chicago waterway system H.R. 5225), [5MY] Con. Res. 283), [27MY] to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps ———make payments for certain treatments of trau- Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), [14JN] into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] matic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder ———anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s (see H.R. 4568), [2FE] 1590), [30JY] interrogation without administration of Miranda Director of Anti-Trafficking Policies: establish (see ———commend achievements in and commitment to rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- H.R. 5195), [29AP] environmental sustainability and energy security (see cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor H. Res. 1106), [24FE] [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con-

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tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure ap- in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] propriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- Intelligence services: require the intelligence commu- Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), [20MR] late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor nity to provide the Dept. of Defense information Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedica- (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense per- tion in support of those who have sacrificed their Federal employees: express appreciation for contribu- sonnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), [1JY] tions and seek ways to improve safety and security [4MR] Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National during performance of official duties (see H. Res. Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), 1187), [16MR] missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] [27MY] ———provide greater transparency in conversion of Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces functions previously performed by contractors to per- unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan formance by departmental employees (see H.R. members of the Armed Forces stationed there and any payment received for accumulated and accrued 6349), [29SE] their families (see H. Res. 1724), [17NO] annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: ex- Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of Pershing, John J.: tribute (see H. Res. 1356), [12MY] tend number of years that multiyear contracts may those who served in the Military Intelligence Service Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), Res. 94), [22JY] (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] [24MY] POW: prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appro- Jews: review military service records of Jewish Amer- individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to priate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] ican World War I veterans to determine whether the custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), Firearms: prohibit imposition of additional registration they should be posthumously awarded the Medal [4FE] requirements on privately-owned firearms by service- of Honor (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] ———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at men and civilian employees beyond existing State Law enforcement officers: waive annuity buyback re- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), [1JY] quirement under the Federal Employees Retirement recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state ———provide that certain firearms listed as curios Service for officers involuntary called or retained sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed on active duty (see H.R. 6319), [29SE] ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo importer without obtaining authorization from the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), [29SE] (MyCAA) program: codify (see H.R. 6369), [29SE] tained at the facility be tried only by military com- First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- Motor vehicles: allow vehicles operated by active-duty mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of Armed Forces members and law enforcement offi- ———require submittal of certain certifications to clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children cials to use high occupancy vehicle facilities (see Congress before transferring or releasing individuals in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] H.R. 4578), [3FE] detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division National Commission on Presidential War Powers and of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] (see H. Res. 1217), [24MR] Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] Power resources: carry out a pilot program on collabo- Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor post- National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate rative energy security (see H.R. 5230), [6MY] humously (see H.R. 5056), [15AP] (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] ———reform energy policy (see H.R. 5280), [12MY] George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: des- National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), Renewable energy: identify areas on military installa- ignate (see H.R. 5605), [25JN] tions and other properties regarding suitability for Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry [29NO] ———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau geothermal, wind, solar photovoltaic, or solar thermal Brigade Combat Team members for their service to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. trough systems (see H.R. 5507), [10JN] and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), [27AP] Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for 6377), [29SE] Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, National Guard Youth Challenge Program: cover a Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, and provide conditions for continued operations, larger share of expenses in the case of a State pro- and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see gram during its first three years of operation (see cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research H.R. 4889), [19MR] H.R. 4843), [15MR] ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] 273), [4MY] Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for con- Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in ———establish the Executive Cyber Director and clar- struction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and ify authority relative to critical information infra- for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), [15AP] commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval structure policy creation, verification, and enforce- Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), ment measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] the families and friends of fallen members of the [27JA] ———require all young persons to perform military Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace ———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- or civilian service, allow induction to uniformed and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath services during wartime, and make permanent favor- ‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. able tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. 5741), Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), [30JY] Res. 1066), [3FE] [15JY] Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse Health: establish a center of excellence for the study National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see of an Armed Forces member for a new State license of tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), [4MY] H. Res. 1644), [22SE] or certification required due to permanent change ———establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. National Yellow Ribbon Day: support goals and ideals in duty station of such member to another State 5106), [21AP] (see H. Res. 1635), [16SE] (see H.R. 4693), [25FE] Health care facilities: establish an office responsible Natural resources: improve natural resources manage- ———allow the work opportunity credit to small busi- for implementing all recommendations and require- ment planning for State-owned facilities used for nesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve ments regarding military medical facilities in the Na- national defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] tional Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR] Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mack- ———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. Homeowners Assistance Program: extend to assist inac Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage Armed Forces members who are reassigned and H.R. 6446), [18NO] (see H.R. 4887), [19MR] forced to sell a home that has dropped in value ———extend authority to enter into multiyear con- ———make employers of spouses of military per- (see H.R. 6272), [29SE] tracts for F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft sonnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see House Rules: require a three-fifths majority to des- (see H.R. 6102), [10AU] H.R. 4764), [4MR] ignate spending as emergency spending, except ———improve the littoral combat ship program (see Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals spending for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. H.R. 6494), [2DE] are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by 1195), [18MR] New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of [2MR] ———anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for 1610), [14SE] in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, ———prohibit release or parole of certain unpriviliged qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), ———recognize the marriage of an Armed Forces Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- [23FE] member and an alien spouse when the parties are velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture ———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., not physically in the presence of each other due and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see its territories or possessions for prosecution of indi- to service abroad (see H.R. 6397), [15NO] H. Res. 1110), [25FE] viduals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible ———tribute to Army and Air National Guard mem- attacks (see H.R. 4738), [3MR] for medical care under the TRICARE and bers for their service and sacrifice since September ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. CHAMPVA programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), [2FE] be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili-

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tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the Presi- gram to assist at-risk middle school students with 4463), [19JA] dent, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To transition to high school (see H.R. 5753), [15JY] Tinnitus: recognize work in identifying dangers for Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Afghanistan: ———award grants to State educational agencies for members of the Armed Forces subjected to blast Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1146) (H. activities designed to integrate engineering education injuries and high decibel equipment (see H. Res. Rept. 111–428), [9MR] into K–12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of 1683), [29SE] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- engineering education (see H.R. 4709), [25FE] Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To ———carry out a grant program on how the camp against mailing tobacco products for members of Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: experience promotes physical activity and healthy the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (see Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. lifestyles among children, reduces summer learning H.R. 6037), [30JY] Rept. 111–566), [26JY] loss, and promotes academic achievement (see H.R. Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Manage- 5963), [29JY] (see H. Res. 1446), [16JN] ment for Performance and Related Reforms To Ob- ———provide low-income students with access to Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military per- tain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on early education programs that promote school readi- sonnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobil- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H. Rept. 111–467), ness, address achievement gap for English-language ity Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, [27AP] learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. Consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense Appro- 6435), [18NO] 1585), [30JY] priations for Military Activities and Prescribing Per- ———strengthen student achievement and graduation U.S. Joint Forces Command: impose conditions on dis- sonnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, establishment, closure, or realignment and on work- Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), [26MY] and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- load reductions of civilian personnel of the command H.R. 6229), [28SE] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations (see H.R. 6131), [15SE] Civil rights: prohibit religious discrimination in edu- for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals cational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. (see H. Res. 1442), [15JN] [23SE] Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- Rept. 111–570), [27JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Colleges and universities: require institutions that re- propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct ceive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent har- Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), assment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Computers: provide grants to State educational agencies Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), [15DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, and institutions of higher education to strengthen [30JY] elementary and secondary computer science edu- Veterans: expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) cation (see H.R. 5929), [29JY] teries to certain Reserve component members and Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, velop a workforce training and education program penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- ———improve employment, training, and placement ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. services furnished to veterans, especially those who Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) 6142), [15SE] served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- [22AP] (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation tion of instructional leadership standards into State- Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families and Historic Preservation Activities: Committee on level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1228), [25MR] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5172), [28AP] Voting: provide for the expedited delivery of of absen- ———award grants to eligible entities to establish or tee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services 5282) (H. Rept. 111–589), [14SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities expand linked learning pathways and a system of voters (see H.R. 6009), [30JY] and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on pathways (see H.R. 6174), [22SE] Water: provide for conservation and development of Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 111– ———award grants to improve access to, sharing of, water and related resources and authorize Dept. of 491), [21MY], [26MY] and use of, education data to improve student out- the Army construction and improvement projects for Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- comes (see H.R. 5024), [14AP] rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] cies Appropriations for Military Construction and ———develop State statistical literacy plans and make Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations grants for statistics-related teacher professional de- support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] velopment and statistics education improvement (see from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: H.R. 6355), [29SE] chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. ———express that the Pell Grant program should be World War II: accept additional documentation when 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] a high funding priority (see H.R. 5198), [4MY] considering application for veterans status of an indi- Equal Justice for Our Military Act: Committee on the ———foster community involvement (see H.R. 6356), vidual who performed service in the merchant ma- Judiciary (House) (H.R. 569) (H. Rept. 111–547), [29SE] rines (see H.R. 5829), [22JY] [15JY] ———limit student loan payments to ten percent of ———anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee discretionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR] Res. 1099), [23FE] on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. ———provide professional development for elemen- ———anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (see H. 111–451), [22MR] Res. 1005), [12JA] tary school principals in early childhood education Implementing Management for Performance and Re- and development (see H.R. 6302), [29SE] ———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Con. Res. 296), [1JY] (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] ———repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see H.R. ———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious 6108), [14SE] Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the ———require additional disclosures and protections for landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), [14AP] students and cosigners relative to student loans (see [26AP] H.R. 5458), [28MY] Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to National Guard Employment Protection Act: Com- ———support academically-based social studies cur- brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 5308), mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1879) (H. riculum standards for elementary and secondary edu- [13MY] Rept. 111–450), [22MR] Motions Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- cation public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), Appropriations: authorizing for military activities and ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence [30JY] prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), [28MY] Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee ———support high-achieving, educationally disadvan- Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. taged elementary school students in high-need local War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Rept. 111–402), [27JA] educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education Act: modify cer- ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. tain provisions concerning charter schools (see H.R. Defense acquisition system: provide for performance 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] 6004), [30JY] management (H.R. 5013), [28AP] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENERGY SECURITY Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- ACT ment, and community-based organizations to save cies: making appropriations for military construction Bills and resolutions and create local jobs through retention, restoration, and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] Enact (see H.R. 5280), [12MY] or expansion of services needed by local commu- Reports filed DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Com- Bills and resolutions Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) Children and youth: award grants to establish, expand, Impact: establish (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] or support an existing school-based mentoring pro- 5220), [5MY]

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Families and domestic relations: establish grant pro- Technology: make grants to institutions of higher edu- High-Performance Building Week: support goals and grams to help pregnant and parenting students stay cation for the expansion of master’s degree in phys- ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] in school (see H.R. 5460), [28MY] ical education programs that emphasize technology Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program: establish (see H.R. ———make grants to promote the education of preg- and innovative teaching practices (see H.R. 5022), 5019), [14AP] nant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), [28JY] [14AP] ———establish (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. Federal aid programs: assure comparability of oppor- Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, 1329), [5MY] tunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, H.R. 5071), [20AP] using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens Federal Perkins Loan Program: extend deadline for dis- programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] tribution of late collections (see H.R. 5448), [27MY] Reports filed ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Fort Lewis College: pay an amount equal to the tuition Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), charges for Indian students that are not residents Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), [29JY] Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary 1744), [1DE] ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ program: establish (see Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth H.R. 5079), [20AP] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] materials program and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see Hazardous substances: make grants to State and local DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY educational agencies for abatement, removal, and in- Bills and resolutions H.R. 6160), [22SE] National Nuclear Security Administration: authorize to terim controls of polychlorinated biphenyls in public Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy: reauthor- establish technology transfer centers at national secu- school facilities (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] ize (see H.R. 4906), [22MR] rity laboratories (see H.R. 5262), [11MY] Impact Aid Program: anniversary (see H. Res. 1641), Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Pro- [22SE] NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the gram: anniversary (see H. Res. 1322), [4MY] Yucca Mountain license application review relative ———require payment of certain payments to eligible Appropriations: reduce deficits and Government spend- to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. local educational agencies within 3 years (see H.R. ing through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies 5843), [22JY] 1732), [18NO] and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] Nuclear energy: carry out a research and development Information technology: authorize grants for the cre- Conservation of energy: create clean energy jobs and ation, update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors H.R. 4575), [2FE] air conditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] 5789), [20JY] ———carry out initiatives to advance innovation in H. Res. 1638), [20SE] ———determine whether there are systemic impedi- National Remote Teacher Corps: establish (see H.R. nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear energy ments to carrying out certain weatherization pro- 5399), [25MY] systems more competitive, and increase efficiency grams (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] Physical education: establish a pilot program that uti- and safety of civilian nuclear power (see H.R. 5866), Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- lizes community, innovation, and technology to im- [27JY] tary activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and prove physical fitness education and curriculum in ———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate military construction (see H.R. 6523), [15DE] elementary schools and secondary schools (see H.R. two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. ———carry out a pilot program on collaborative en- 5946), [29JY] 5164), [28AP] ergy security (see H.R. 5230), [6MY] Safety: establish a clearinghouse of information on best ———establish monetary prizes for achievements in Dept. of the Interior: require offshore rigs to install practices for ocean lifeguard training programs (see designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel acoustic control systems and improve oil spill re- H.R. 6106), [10AU] alternatives (see H.R. 5505), [10JN] sponse and removal technologies and methods (see ———make grants to support fire safety education ———request the President and direct the Dept. to H.R. 5313), [13MY] programs on college campuses (see H.R. 4908), provide certain documents relative to the application Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- [22MR] to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level velop a workforce training and education program Schools: award contracts to nonprofit organizations to nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. 1466), [22JN] to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- enter into partnerships with local educational agen- Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. cies to turn around low-performing public high brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- 6142), [15SE] schools (see H.R. 5467), [28MY] gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] ———create a demonstration project to fund additional Ecology and environment: create the right business en- Office of Science: guide and provide for research ac- secondary school counselors in certain troubled vironment for doubling production of clean nuclear tivities (see H.R. 4905), [22MR] Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), energy and other clean energy and create mini-Man- technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale [1JY] hattan projects for clean energy research and devel- ———enhance credit program for charter schools opment (see H.R. 4741), [3MR] accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] Economy: invest in innovation through research and ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] Radioactive substances: authorize bartering, transfer- ———improve measures of adequate yearly progress development and improve competitiveness of the ring, or selling surplus uranium from inventory (see and implement sanctions for schools that do not U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), H.R. 5068), [20AP] meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] [18MY] Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development ———increase percentage of Federal education tax ———invest in innovation through research and devel- funds to States that carry out public takings for dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] ———make grants to local educational agencies to (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), Solar energy: provide funds to States for rebates, loans, provide for the services of registered dieticians in [11MY] and other incentives to eligible individuals or entities schools (see H.R. 6324), [29SE] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- for the purchase and installation of solar energy sys- ———require public chartering agencies to publish on opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. tems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] the Internet the financial expenditures of each charter (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Western Area Power Administration: provide for notice school authorized or approved by such agency and regarding certification of certain projects (see H.R. receiving Dept. of Education funding (see H.R. Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic 6107), [14SE] 5488), [9JN] Messages Substances and Worker Health for the contractor States: allow to opt out of K–12 educational grant Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), programs and the requirements of those programs tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: [22SE] and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a President Obama, [5MY] State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] Energy Innovation Hubs: establish (see H.R. 4907), Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- Teachers: establish a program for displaced aerospace [22MR] sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: professionals to become certified elementary, sec- Foreign trade: implement country-of-origin disclosure President Obama, [12MY] ondary, or vocational school teachers (see H.R. requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 4512), Motions 5093), [21AP] [26JA] Economy: invest in innovation through research and ———establish teacher evaluation programs (see H.R. Hazardous substances: disapprove motion with the development and improve competitiveness of the 6274), [29SE] NRC to withdraw the license application for a high- U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] ———make grants for recruiting, training, and retain- level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program: establish (H.R. ing individuals from underrepresented groups as ele- with prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] 5019), [6MY] mentary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. ———honor commitment to establish Yucca Mountain, Reports filed 5096), [21AP] NV, as the nation’s primary permanent nuclear waste America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee ———make grants to local educational agencies to storage site (see H. Res. 1123), [26FE] on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), [11MR] Health care facilities: establish pilot program to award (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] Teachers Professional Development Institutes: provide grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit a grant program to support establishment and oper- energy costs and increase resilience to improve secu- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) ation (see H.R. 5556), [17JN] rity (see H.R. 6553), [17DE] (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY]

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Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- Diseases: establish research advisory committee and ———provide for additional opportunities to enroll authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. provide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] ———reform sustainable growth rate payment system Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, ———improve diagnosis and treatment and promote for physicians (H.R. 3961), consideration of Senate America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial amendments (see H. Res. 1109), [25FE] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] ———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower 111–692), [21DE] ———modernize cancer research, increase access to covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural preventative cancer services, and provide cancer ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. ———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), [28MY] 6224), [28SE] [18NO] Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act: Com- ———provide grants to schools for the development Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- mittee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. of asthma management plans and the purchase of pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see Mental health: revise and extend substance use disorder Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: H.R. 4836), [12MR] and mental health programs (see H.R. 5466), Committee on Science and Technology (House) ———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screen- [28MY] (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] ing benefits and establish an outreach program with National Disaster Medical System: reimburse States for Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide respect to such benefits (see H.R. 6012), [30JY] expenses incurred in providing treatment for health Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use Drugs: establish an America Rx drug discount program conditions and illnesses resulting from the earth- of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste for individuals without access to prescription drugs quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), [3FE] Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] ———provide grants for treatment of methamphet- H. Res. 1039), [26JA] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV- amine abuse (see H.R. 5678), [1JY] Obesity: provide a comprehensive approach to pre- ICES FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-inter- venting and treating (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] Bills and resolutions est relative to drug company fees and advisory pan- ———provide for a national program to conduct and Administration on Aging: reauthorize Lifespan Respite els, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- support activities toward reducing the number of Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see Appropriations: making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] H.R. 4452), [13JA] [15JY] ———ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), Office of the National Nurse: establish (see H.R. 4601), Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve [20JY] [4FE] applications to operate new demonstration programs, Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- [17DE] a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] Health: conduct programs to screen adolescents, and [21JY] Poverty: submit report on parasitic disease among poor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding Americans (see H.R. 5986), [30JY] and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- disorders (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homeless- tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), ———disapprove rule relating to ‘‘Health Insurance ness (PATH) Program: revise minimum allotments [28MY] Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Re- (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and quirements Under the Patient Protection and Afford- Public Health Service Act: tribute to family planning health care providers to donate prescription medica- able Care Act’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), [9DE] services provided under Title X (see H. Res. 1476), tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions ———encourage use of medical checklists through re- [24JN] for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), search (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] Public welfare programs: renew authority to approve ———expand and accelerate genomics research and [29AP] demonstration projects designed to test innovative Children and youth: carry out programs to provide initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- strategies in State child welfare programs (see H.R. youth in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant com- nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- 6156), [16SE] munities the information and skills needed to reduce ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] Schools: make grants to eligible local educational agen- teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] ———provide for human stem cell research, including cies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in public ———enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5335), public awareness of risks and dangers associated [10MR] [18MY] with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), Health care professionals: develop a strategic plan to Social Security: prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under [22FE] retrain displaced workers to become health care pro- Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health ———examine and improve the child welfare work- fessionals serving areas with a shortage of such pro- Insurance Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] force (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] fessionals (see H.R. 4799), [9MR] Social Services Block Grant Program: extend expendi- Civil rights: ensure health service programs or surveys Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. ture deadline for funds provided for recovery from provide for voluntary collection of data on sexual 4757), [4MR] Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), [20JY] orientation and gender identity of participants in such House of Representatives: transmit documents, records, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] or communications relative to Centers for Medicare H.R. 6081), [9AU] (see H.R. 6083), [10AU] Colleges and universities: provide grants to eligible & Medicaid Services regarding Patient Protection U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- medical schools for constructing, renovating, or im- and Affordable Care Act (see H. Res. 1561), [27JY] ommendations from being used to deny or restrict proving facilities to increase the supply of physicians Information technology: reauthorize telehealth and tele- health insurance coverage of items or services (see (see H.R. 4875), [17MR] medicine grant programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] H.R. 4794), [9MR] Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Insurance: prohibit precluding of patients from entering Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- into any contract with their health care providers transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- Lawyers and attorneys: establish a program to award programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] grants to, and enter into contracts with, medical- Women: promote optimal maternity outcomes by mak- Community Services Block Grant Program: authorize legal partnerships to assist patients to navigate ing evidence-based maternity care a national priority appropriations for national or regional instructional health-related programs and activities (see H.R. (see H.R. 5807), [21JY] programs for low-income youth (see H.R. 4480), 5961), [29JY] Motions [20JA] Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment sys- Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] tem for physicians (H.R. 3961), [25FE] ness program relative to emergency contraception Medicaid: require approval of waivers relative to State Reports filed (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Controlled Substance Monitoring Program: amend and munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] Treatment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce reauthorize (see H.R. 5710), [1JY] Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), [28SE] Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] ———establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking ———establish an extended special enrollment period Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] for part B (see H.R. 4473), [20JA] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. Disabled: establish a commission to construct a com- ———prevent the catastrophic loss of wage index re- 111–503), [8JN] prehensive national strategy on how to increase the classification (see H.R. 6512), [9DE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of long- ———provide coverage of custom fabricated breast Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act: Com- term care and community services (see H.R. 5187), prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1109) (H. Rept. [29AP] [27MY] 111–420), [25FE]

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Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify ———provide for improved border security and ensure and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] that employers participating in the E-verify program Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home are not subject to unjustified penalties (see H.R. [22SE] mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 5836), [22JY] Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- or insured under the National Housing Act, that the ———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. secu- ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program rity or foreign policy interests, review all visa appli- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] cations before adjudication, and provide for imme- mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program: diate dissemination of visa revocation information 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] provide for eligibility of certain third party logistics (see H.R. 4758), [4MR] Family Health Care Accessibility Act: Committee on providers for participation (see H.R. 5619), [28JN] ———strengthen student visa background checks and Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium: es- improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. Rept. 111–607), [16SE] tablish (see H.R. 4507), [26JA] (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasi- ———support credible and effective policies which ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. bility and potential of establishing a deep water sea welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and 111–633), [28SE] port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Education: make emergency preparedness planning and [21JA] (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] implementation grants to local educational agencies Information technology: establish the Cybersecurity National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems in areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, Compliance Division and enhance security and resil- Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) or health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] iency of the Nation’s cyber and physical infrastruc- (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- ture against terrorism and other cyber attacks (see Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to ment, and community-based organizations to save H.R. 6423), [17NO] House of Representatives Copies of Documents, and create local jobs through retention, restoration, Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- or expansion of services needed by local commu- tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] Law enforcement: ensure detainees are treated hu- merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), Explosives: conduct a study and submit a report to manely, provided adequate medical care, and granted [29JA] Congress on the use of explosives detection tech- certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), [19JA] Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments: nologies in air transportation (see H.R. 4442), [13JA] ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Federal employees: require Customs and Border Protec- ers intending to travel internationally (see H.R. 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] tion to administer polygraph examinations to appli- 6266), [29SE] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY related cants for law enforcement positions and require them Money: prevent smuggling using stored value and pre- to complete certain periodic background reinvestiga- term(s) COAST GUARD paid cards by including means of access or the value Bills and resolutions tions (see H.R. 6472), [1DE] of funds in certain records and reports on monetary Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in Federal Protective Service: enhance ability to provide instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), [25MR] non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-vet- adequate security for the prevention of terrorist ac- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support erans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, tivities and for the promotion of homeland security goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] 5541, 5542), [16JN] (see H.R. 5053), [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), [14SE] National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: expand FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- to include the National Center for Security and Pre- System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans paredness (see H.R. 5485), [8JN] ———ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), [21JA] 1618), [14SE] (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] ———establish Office of Disability Integration and National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Coordination (see H.R. 6481), [2DE] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans ———prohibit requiring the use of specified percent- Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts age of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initia- [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), tive and the State Homeland Security Grant Program 273), [4MY] [22MR] for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] ———establish the Executive Cyber Director and clar- ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- ———require risk assessments for State Homeland Se- ify authority relative to critical information infra- lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans curity Grant Program and require risk assessments structure policy creation, verification, and enforce- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be ment measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments conducted with appropriate metropolitan area offi- ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] cials (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] [28AP] ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] ———review and evaluate grants management and ———improve border security, increase prosecutions Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot oversight practices (see H.R. 5573), [22JN] and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and com- invoke immunity from prosection for performing cer- Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms bat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see tain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. H.R. 5675), [1JY] ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and 5321), [18MY] ———making emergency supplemental appropriations crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and H.R. 6080), [9AU] Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 6549), [17DE] ———recognize and honor employees who lost their (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] ———provide authority to more aggressively enforce lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), [25MY] BLM: withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see ———require all young persons to perform military Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training H.R. 5393), [25MY] or civilian service, allow induction to uniformed facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- services during wartime, and make permanent favor- Border Patrol: provide for hiring, training, and deploy- cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders able tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. 5741), ing of additional agents along the southwest inter- and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. [15JY] national border of the U.S. (see H.R. 5256), [11MY] consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] ———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from Chemicals: extend the chemical facility security pro- Haiti: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see gram (see H.R. 5186), [29AP] into the U.S. after the earthquake (see H.R. 5283), H.R. 5590), [24JN] Chief Veterinary Officer: establish (see H.R. 5105), [12MY] New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement [21AP] ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children officers, and first responders for response to at- Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1665), adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see Res. 1320), [4MY] [28SE] H.R. 4603), [4FE] Nuclear energy: issue rules that designate no-fly zones ———make technical corrections to authorization leg- Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of cer- near certain nuclear power plants (see H.R. 5910), islation (see H.R. 6516), [13DE] tain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. [28JY] Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners 6497), [7DE] Science and Technology Directorate: authorize appro- of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation ———discontinue granting visas to nationals and deny priations (see H.R. 4842), [15MR] for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with admission to officials from a country that denies Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens ordered cyber and communications infrastructure (see H.R. 6098), [10AU] to leave the the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), [30JY] 5548), [16JN] Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a ———provide for adjustment of status for certain Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emer- home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie long-term conditional residents (see H.R. 6438), gency communications systems through use of 911 Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, [18NO] services and support construction and operation of

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ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a measures and standards and develop a transportation H.R. 4829), [11MR] home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] Terrorism: commission an independent review of the Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program: amend threat of a terrorist attack posed to offshore energy that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify amount of rental assistance available (see H.R. infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] 4569), [2FE] [1JY] ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home Motions Transportation: require delivery by U.S. mail of any mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Real estate: improve financial safety and soundness transportation security card issued to an individual or insured under the National Housing Act, that the of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. who resides in a remote location (see H.R. 5227), mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program 5072), [10JN] [5MY] (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Reports filed Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10- Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation year term of office for any individual appointed as ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Trans- Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. portation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] Rept. 111–578), [28JY] [13JA] ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- ———increase number of Federal air marshals for cer- ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations tain flights, require criminal investigative training for Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the ———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services marshals (see H.R. 5750), [15JY] orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4820, (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: establish 4828), [11MR] (see H.R. 4988), [25MR] Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons a field office in Kodiak, AK (see H.R. 4893), Federal aid programs: reauthorize certain assistance for With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act: Committee [19MR] capacity building for community development and on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- affordable housing (see H.R. 4737), [3MR] 111–678), [9DE] propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE related term(s) BUREAU Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLO- visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] 5391), [25MY] SIVES Messages FHA: establish a shared equity homeownership pilot Bills and resolutions National Security Strategy: President Obama, [27MY] program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6256), Anniversary (see H. Res. 1422), [28MY] Motions [29SE] Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for ———improve safety and soundness of mortgage in- Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and surance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 5264), [11MY] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- ———increase flexibility relative to amount of single ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] family housing mortgage insurance premiums (see Arizona: prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking Reports filed H.R. 5981), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- to invalidate certain provisions of immigration en- Housing: authorize public housing agencies to use op- mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. forcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] erating funds as collateral for financing energy con- Business and industry: create and maintain a public 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] servation improvements and to freeze utility con- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, database of administrative, civil, and criminal actions sumption levels (see H.R. 5154), [27AP] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee against corporate entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] ———facilitate affordable workforce homeownership on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– Children and youth: establish guidelines to prevent and in, and develop the full-time resident communities 522), [1JY] address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juve- ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- nile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) 6542), [17DE] estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the other buyers using public funds for a certain period [29JY] Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] Correctional institutions: create a pilot program to pro- Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. ———revitalize distressed housing, reform public vide grants to correctional facilities to establish a 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] housing demolition and disposition rules, provide 40-hour work week curriculum of responsible activi- Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- agencies with resources to preserve units, and train ties for incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 4458), tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security residents to provide home-based health services (see [13JA] (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] H.R. 5814), [22JY] Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s FEMA Independence Act: Committee on Transpor- ———transform rental assistance properties into prop- interrogation without administration of Miranda tation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1174) (H. erties with long-term, property-based, sustainable rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- Rept. 111–459), [13AP] contracts that include flexibility to address certain cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement issues (see H.R. 6468), [1DE] [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) Mortgages: provide grants to State and local govern- ———appoint additional district judges in Southwest (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] ments to carry out programs to provide mediation border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- between mortgagees and mortgagors facing fore- to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on closure (see H.R. 5754), [15JY] [23SE] Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- ———compile, and make publicly available, certain Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act 111–429), [9MR] help meet housing needs of low-income families (see (see H.R. 4717), [2MR] Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment H.R. 5845), [22JY] ———consult with appropriate officials within other (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control: relevant Government agencies prior to making the (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] authorize use of subpoenas in investigation of Resi- decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of dential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act vio- U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] Aviation Security Screening Management Standard lations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- Real estate: improve financial safety and soundness courts of individuals involved in the September 11, mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] 5072), [20AP] ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE- ———improve financial safety and soundness of the courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see VELOPMENT FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- H.R. 4542), [27JA] Bills and resolutions sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and Armed Forces: ensure housing assistance programs are ———provide adequate commitment authority for increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking available to veterans and members who have service- guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] connected injuries and to survivors and dependents and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), ———establish a grant program to benefit victims of of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] [27JY] sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), [23JN] Community Development Block Grant Program: set- Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- ———protect youth from exploitation by adults using aside funds for grants to local chapters of veterans able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] service organizations for rehabilitation of their facili- on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive ———provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- ties (see H.R. 4632), [22FE] planning and sustainability challenge grant programs eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see Community Reinvestment Act: improve assessments of (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] H.R. 4567), [2FE] regulated financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), Transportation: incorporate transportation costs associ- Dept. of Labor: reauthorize grants program to provide [29SE] ated with the location of housing into affordability mentoring, job training and placement, and other

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transitional services to assist eligible offenders in eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, obtaining and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), [4MR] and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), [24FE] Sexual assaults: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog [25MY] Drugs: make grants to States, units of local govern- Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evi- Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription dence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Foren- program and certain trade preference programs and drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse sic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), [1JY] [13DE] (Byrne/JAG) Program: improve to reduce racial and Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct cards and similar devices containing the national H.R. 5304), [13MY] Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- hazard reporting phone number to mine operators ———provide incentive payments for States to imple- visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] ment minimum and enhanced DNA collection proc- Motions National Urban League: provide grants for an Urban esses (see H.R. 4614), [4FE] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), [1JY] ———provide State and local government incentives agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Occupational safety and health: require a heightened to provide certain services to rape and sexual assault Reports filed review process of State occupational safety and victims (see H.R. 6214), [23SE] Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- health plans (see H.R. 4864), [16MR] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs: establish Federal aid programs: establish demonstration program miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. 5316), [13MY] to partner nonprofit organizations with juvenile jus- on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection tice agencies to monitor juvenile facilities and pro- 111–404), [27JA] Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. vide families with increased positive engagement Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- 6536), [16DE] (see H.R. 6361), [29SE] atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- Power resources: award grants for worker training, Federal-State relations: require sharing of criminal ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- technology development, and applied research in the records with State sentencing commissions (see H.R. ments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. wind energy industry production and energy efficient 6412), [16NO] 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary H.R. 4584), [3FE] Committee: further the mission through rec- (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] Veterans: establish a pilot program to encourage em- ommendations for local, State, tribal, and Federal Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- ployment of veterans in energy-related positions (see justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), [25MR] toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth H.R. 4592), [3FE] Immigration: support credible and effective policies PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) ———publish on an Internet website certain informa- which welcome lawful immigrants and non- (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] tion about the number of veterans who are employed immigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or DEPARTMENT OF LABOR related term(s) BUREAU by Federal contractors (see H.R. 6103), [10AU] continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see OF LABOR STATISTICS Women’s Bureau: anniversary (see H. Res. 1589), H. Res. 1026), [21JA] Bills and resolutions [30JY] Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision: SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Work-Life Balance Award: establish (see H.R. 4855), make recommendations on policies and minimum tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] [16MR] standards to better protect public and officer safety ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Youth Corps: establish programs and provide for wider (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans dissemination of the model (see H.R. 5376), [25MY] Law enforcement: establish a competitive grant pro- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Motions gram for State and local law enforcement agencies (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for to carry out training programs based on lessons from [22MR] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and the Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- ———provide grants to States and local governments lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] for video recording of custodial interrogations (see program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Reports filed H.R. 6508), [9DE] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- Meth Project Prevention Campaign Grant Program: es- (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. tablish public-private program (see H.R. 5916), (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] [28JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Business and industry: require employers to keep Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena records on non-employees who perform labor or on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] services for remuneration and provide a special pen- National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission alty for employers who misclassify employees (see 522), [1JY] Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ and goals (see H. Res. 1104), [24FE] H.R. 5107), [22AP] National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling Children and youth: create and encourage the creation Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), on constitutionality and express support for institu- of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] [22MR] tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- DEPARTMENT OF STATE related term(s) DIP- National DNA Index System: design and implement velop a workforce training and education program LOMATS; FOREIGN SERVICE a procedure to permit enhanced searches (see H.R. to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- Bills and resolutions 6011), [30JY] ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice National security: making emergency supplemental ap- 6142), [15SE] of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see propriations for border security (see H.R. 5875), Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training H. Res. 1596), [30JY] [27JY] (see H.R. 6080), [9AU] program and an economic stability program to sta- al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement bilize the workforce and promote economic growth ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] officers, and first responders for response to at- in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), Belarus: submit to Congress an annual report on ex- tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. [26JY] ports of weapons and related services by Belarus Res. 1320), [4MY] Education: establish a technical school training subsidy and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), [13JA] Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: program (see H.R. 5594), [24JN] Caucasus Emirate: designate as a foreign terrorist orga- authorize establishment of a public awareness cam- Employment: authorize a national grant program for nization (see H. Res. 1315), [29AP] paign noting the link between dropping out of school on-the-job training (see H.R. 6141), [15SE] Classified information: transmit to the House of Rep- and incarceration (see H.R. 5091), [21AP] ———establish wage theft prevention and community resentatives classified documents unlawfully dis- Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution partnership grant program (see H.R. 6268), [29SE] closed and provided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and Unit: establish (see H.R. 5932), [29JY] ———provide funds to States, local government, and the news media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Presidential appointments: transmit to the House of community-based organizations to save and create Crime: restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see Representatives copies of communications on certain local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion H.R. 5870), [27JY] recommendations relative to administration appoint- of services needed by local communities (see H.R. Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals de- ments (see H. Res. 1455), [17JN] 4812), [10MR] tained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country Radiation Exposure Compensation Program: improve ———reauthorize grants program to provide men- or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity compensation for workers involved in uranium min- toring, job training and placement, and other transi- or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), ing (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] tional services to assist eligible offenders in obtain- [19JA] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related ing and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- [24FE] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider-

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ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such Colorado: designate certain lands as components of [29SE] violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] the National Wilderness Preservation System (see Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable ———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human H.R. 6280), [29SE] access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. [21DE] certain detained democracy activists, and request re- 5131), [22AP] ———increase U.S. financial and programmatic con- lease of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), [14JY] Conservation of natural resources: provide grants and tributions to promote economic opportunities for Messages enter into cooperative agreements for integrated re- women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon gional water conservation plans (see H.R. 6281), Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine [29SE] for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, Curecanti National Recreation Area: establish boundary alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- [29JY] (see H.R. 6493), [2DE] tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. Motions Delaware River Basin Restoration Program: establish 4457), [13JA] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] Denali National Park and Preserve: issue permits for and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see Reports filed a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas and ac- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, H. Res. 1708), [29SE] quire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc. (see H.R. Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios 6221), [28SE] (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from importer without obtaining authorization from the duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on taking action on public lands which impede border Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), [29SE] Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), [14AP] Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female am- Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. District of Columbia: direct the National Park Service bassadors and members of the Foreign Service (see 111–429), [9MR] and the Dept. of the Interior to transfer certain prop- H. Res. 1698), [29SE] erties to the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5494), DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR related term(s) Haiti: establish a scholarship program for Haitian stu- [9JN] BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS; BUREAU OF LAND dents whose studies were interrupted as a result of Ecology and environment: carry out programs and ac- MANAGEMENT; BUREAU OF RECLAMATION; U.S. the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), [28SE] tivities for connecting children and families with the GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Immigration: discontinue granting visas to nationals Bills and resolutions outdoors (see H.R. 6426), [18NO] and deny admission to officials from a country that American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), ———provide loans to certain organizations to address denies or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens [23FE] habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent ordered to leave the the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), [30JY] American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] ———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. secu- Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), [29SE] Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies rity or foreign policy interests, review all visa appli- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: reserve to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- cations before adjudication, and provide for imme- funds for payments to the Dept. of the Interior Bu- struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood diate dissemination of visa revocation information reau of Indian Education for Indian children (see control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] (see H.R. 4758), [4MR] H.R. 4475), [20JA] Federal Land Disposal Account: reinstate funds (see Information technology: modernize authorities to op- Animals: enter into an agreement to provide for man- H.R. 6206), [23SE] pose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies agement of the free-roaming wild horses in and Fort Pulaski National Monument: authorize the lease over the Internet and other mediums of information around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see of certain lands (see H.R. 4773), [4MR] (see H.R. 5729), [13JY] H.R. 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- Appropriations: making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] [15JY] Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf International relations: investigate role of Insan Hak Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (orga- to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon nization) in supporting terrorist organizations and gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] foreign involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade Atlanta, GA: conduct a special resource study of the ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] West Hunter Street Baptist Church (see H.R. 5869), Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political [27JY] ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist des- Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Riv- from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped ignation from opposition group, and impose sanc- ers: designate segments for study for potential addi- and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), tion to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see 5436), [27MY] [10JN] H.R. 5130), [22AP] Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- ———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government offi- BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, cials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see ———withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] H. Con. Res. 256), [22MR] Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training Historic buildings and sites: conduct a special resource Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] study of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] (see H.R. 6405), [15NO] ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- 294), [30JN] Homestead National Monument of America: rename Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. H.R. 5144), [27AP] of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, Buffalo Soldiers: conduct a study of alternatives for 5463), [28MY] and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. commemorating and interpreting the role in the early Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower Res. 1599), [30JY] years of the national parks (see H.R. 4491), [21JA] (see H.R. 5922), [29JY] Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure Idaho: settle land claims within the Fort Hall Reserva- incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement tion (see H.R. 4613), [4FE] Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust H. Res. 997), [12JA] Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill Jews: provide for additional reporting and briefing on 3342), consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] anti-Semitism around the world and enhance actions ———modify purposes and operation of certain facili- Koshare Indian Museum: expand storage facility in and funding to monitor and combat anti-Semitism ties to implement water rights compact among Mon- La Junta, CO, to house collection of Bent’s Old (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] tana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and the U.S. (see Fort National Historic Site and other National Park National security: prevent proliferation of weapons of H.R. 5592), [24JN] Service collections (see H.R. 6050), [30JY] mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such ———participate in phase one of the South San Diego Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas weapons (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 4579), on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] Passports: direct payment of passport fees (see H.R. [3FE] Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see 5960), [29JY] Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: H.R. 6040), [30JY] Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] Minerals Management Service: reform, inspect vessels (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] Castle Nugent National Historic Site: establish (H.R. and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- 3726), consideration (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemo- facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reau- rate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), [4MR] Mining and mineral resources: conduct a technological thorize (see H.R. 5589), [23JN] Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain capability assessment, survey, and economic feasi- Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- bility study on recovery of minerals from the seabed lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] of the U.S. (see H.R. 4792), [9MR]

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Monuments and memorials: ensure that the flags of plans comply with environmental laws (see H.R. Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- the several States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. 5863), [26JY] ington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), [22AP] territories encircle the Washington Monument (see ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify H.R. 5530), [15JN] systems and improve oil spill response and removal that uncertified States and Indian tribes have author- ———prohibit further extension or establishment of technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] ity to use certain payments for certain noncoal rec- national monuments in Arizona except by express ———suspend certain activities until the investigation lamation projects (see H.R. 4817), [10MR] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4814), [10MR] into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agree- ———prohibit further extension or establishment of of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), ment: approve (H.R. 3254), consideration (see H. national monuments in California except by express [5MY] Res. 1017), [19JA] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), [25FE] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require payment Tulsa, OK: conduct a special resources study on suit- ———prohibit further extension or establishment of of royalty on all oil and gas saved, removed, sold, ability and feasibility of designating the John Hope national monuments in Colorado except by express or discharged under a lease (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), [2MR] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. ———prohibit further extension or establishment of damages for physical and economic injuries caused 6199), [23SE] national monuments in Montana except by express by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: work with partners authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4754), [4MR] [1JY] and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, re- ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- store, and enhance important coastal areas that pro- national monuments in Nevada except by express olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] vide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4675), [24FE] Power resources: agree to lessee requests to amend species depend (see H.R. 5344), [19MY] ———prohibit further extension or establishment of certain Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases and incor- Virgin Islands National Park: authorize acquisition of national monuments in Utah except by express au- porate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspen- land (see H.R. 6114), [14SE] thorization of Congress (see H.R. 4651), [23FE] sion provisions (see H.R. 4521), [26JA] Virginia: conduct proposed oil and gas lease sale for ———require certain procedures for designating na- ———establish production incentive fee for lands areas of the Outer Continental Shelf a certain dis- tional monuments (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] leased for oil or natural gas on which production tance beyond the coastal zone (see H.R. 4942), National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] [25MR] [23FE] ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater Water pollution: establish conditions for the issuance National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] of oil and gas leases to prevent discharges of oil duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations in operations under such (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic National parks and recreation areas: codify into law ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] Rivers System (see H.R. 5813), [22JY] as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas Wildlife: identify and declare wildlife disease emer- to the National Park System (see H.R. 6161), [22SE] leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing gencies and coordinate rapid response to such emer- ———study suitability and feasibility of designating leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief gencies (see H.R. 6276), [29SE] prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] Xenia, OH: conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the Public lands: authorize BLM, National Park Service, Young Home and associated locations to assess po- National Park System (see H.R. 4686), [24FE] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service tential inclusion in the National Park System (see Native Americans: extend Federal recognition of Mowa to respond to violations of regulations on the man- H.R. 4514), [26JA] Band of Choctaw Indians (see H.R. 5149), [27AP] agement, use, and protection of public lands (see Motions Natural resources: improve natural resources manage- H.R. 4589), [3FE] Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing: estab- ment planning for State-owned facilities used for ———provide for certain land exchanges in Gunnison lish (H.R. 3534), [30JY] national defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see H.R. Reports filed Nevada: convey certain Federal land to Elko County, 5059), [15AP] Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe ———require hunting activities be a land use in man- ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see H.R. agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see 390), [12JA] 5416), [26MY] New Philadelphia, IL: conduct a special resource study H.R. 5673), [1JY] Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Mid- of the archeological site and surrounding land of ———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, dle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Com- the town site (see H.R. 5455), [28MY] Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1769) Newtown Battlefield: conduct a special resource study Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified (H. Rept. 111–434), [11MR] to evaluate significance and suitability and feasibility as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY] BLM Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural of its inclusion in the National Park System (see ———transmit to the House of Representatives certain Resources (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 111–394), H.R. 4448), [13JA] information relative to the Treasured Landscape Ini- [12JA] Nonprofit organizations: provide grants to certain non- tiative, designation of national monuments, and high Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Com- profit organizations (see H.R. 5134), [22AP] priority land-rationalization efforts (see H. Res. mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) North Carolina: convey McKinney Lake National Fish 1238), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1254), [15AP] (see H. (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] Hatchery (see H.R. 6115), [14SE] Res. 1406), [27MY] Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment North Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Water Recy- Renewable energy: establish a competitive leasing pro- Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. cling Project: participate in projects to encourage gram for wind and solar energy development on 3726) (H. Rept. 111–393), [12JA] design, planning, and construction (see H.R. 4726), Federal land (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Bound- [2MR] Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: ary Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing: estab- establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), [16SE] lish (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee [29JY] space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. Orange County Water District: authorize participation conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see 111–527), [13JY] in design and construction of water treatment facility H.R. 4438), [13JA] Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on to reclaim and reuse municipal wastewater within Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: restoration Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. the service area (see H.R. 5039), [15AP] of Murdock Building in Eads, CO, for use as visitors 111–596), [16SE] Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop center (see H.R. 6049), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale South Utah Valley Electric Service District: convey Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- certain Federal features of the electric system (see (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] H.R. 6271), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil St. Croix River: clear a proposed project in the Lower ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. 4924), 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain St. Marys, GA: conduct a special resource study of ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, portions (see H.R. 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), Point Peter (see H.R. 5908), [28JY] Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- [12MY] (see H.R. 5697), [1JY] Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the outer facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Cen- Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see ter (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, H.R. 5248), [6MY] ———support facility under development by the Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee ———require notice of receipt of oil exploration, de- Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the Na- on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– velopment, and production plans, and ensure such tional Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), [26JY] 401), [26JA]

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Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Coins: authorize production of palladium bullion coins NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure ade- Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. to provide affordable opportunities for investments quate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] in precious metals (see H.R. 6166), [22SE] activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treas- Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within ———provide research and development authority for ury Home Affordable Modification Program (see Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Nat- alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, H.R. 6069), [30JY] ural Resources (House) (H.R. 4773) (H. Rept. 111– increase congressional oversight over production, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a 530), [13JY] ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit Dept. of the Interior Transmittal of Information on H.R. 6162), [22SE] Companies (see H.R. 5942), [29JY] Treasured Landscape Initiative, National Monuments, Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- Office of the Homeowner Advocate: establish (see H.R. and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] 6304), [29SE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1254) Diseases: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds to fund Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include (H. Rept. 111–480), [11MY] Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 6169), likeness (see H.R. 4705), [25FE] Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act: Com- [22SE] Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4347) Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] Direct the National Park Service and the Dept. of the repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt Secret Service: allow employees to transition to cov- Interior To Transfer Certain Properties to the District reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. erage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire of Columbia: Committee on Natural Resources 4513), [26JA] Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. (House) (H.R. 5494) (H. Rept. 111–605), [16SE] ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- 6065), [30JY] Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- Small business: create the Small Business Lending Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- institutions to increase availability of credit for small Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- businesses (see H.R. 5297), [13MY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- tions to increase availability of credit for small busi- Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding nesses (H.R. 5297), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- [14JN] (see H. Res. 1448), [16JN] Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume As- ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- sessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- (House) (H.R. 4252) (H. Rept. 111–433), [11MR] tions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institu- tions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- Res. 1640), [22SE] sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to cus- tomers (see H.R. 6337), [29SE] ———make a certification when making purchases [16SE] under the Small Business Lending Fund Program Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- evading foreign states and state-owned corporations (see H.R. 5551), [17JN] Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate H.R. 5302), [13MY] 111–483), [18MY] Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) gram funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] amendments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- [29SE] Res. 1606), [9AU] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) GAO: evaluate propriety of assistance provided to Gen- ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] eral Motors Corp., under the Troubled Asset Relief Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- Program (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] [12JA] ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources Government regulations: establish a covered bond regu- ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] latory oversight program (see H.R. 4884), [18MR] and use funds to establish child care, global health San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on (see H.R. 5823), [22JY] care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. ———establish reporting requirement for any stored trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] 111–600), [16SE] value device carried out of, into, or through the Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- ———provide a receipt to each taxpayer who files U.S., and establish registration requirements for a Federal income tax return (see H.R. 6458), [29NO] ington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infra- stored value device businesses (see H.R. 4966), structure (House) (H.R. 5128) (H. Rept. 111–48), ———provide an election for unmarried, nonitemizing [25MR] individuals to have returns prepared by the Dept. [18MY] ———establish reporting requirement for any stored Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on of the Treasury (see H.R. 5050), [15AP] value device carried out of, into, or through the ———provide an elective payment for specified en- Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. U.S., and establish registration requirements for 111–437), [11MR] ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] stored value programs (see H.R. 5127), [22AP] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: Com- Haiti: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral devel- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3254) ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and opment banks to use the voice and influence of provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such institutions Transmit Information to House on Treasured Landscape tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] Initiative, Designation of National Monuments, and ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1406) provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- environmental impact statements for certain naviga- (H. Rept. 111–510), [23JN] tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TRIBAL SELF- [22MR] ———ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor GOVERNANCE ACT ———provide taxpayer protection and assistance rel- Reports filed maintenance (see H.R. 4844), [15MR] ative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5047), [15AP] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Housing: establish a shared equity appreciation home- ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer (H.R. 4347) (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY related term(s) ———provide grants to States for low-income housing ———require certain determinations before the filing projects in lieu of low-income housing credits (see SECRET SERVICE of all notices of Federal tax liens and supervisory Appointments H.R. 4687), [24FE] approval before the filing of certain notices of Fed- Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Investments: encourage savings, promote financial lit- eral tax liens (see H.R. 6439), [18NO] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] eracy, and expand opportunities for young adults ———require payment of manufacturers’ excise tax Bills and resolutions by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and pro- Antigua and Barbuda: direct U.S. representatives to 4682), [24FE] vide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain the IMF and World Bank to condition loans on IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] cooperation with efforts to provide redress to Stan- employment status of individuals for purposes of Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniver- ford Financial Group fraud victims (see H. Res. employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assess- sary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the 1129), [2MR] ments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the Build America Bonds: expand purposes for which [15SE] World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] Build America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recogni- Troubled Asset Relief Program: establish a fund from 4606), [4FE] tion and celebration (see H.R. 6534), [16DE] the sale of assets to assist local governments recoup

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losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), [22AP] and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), ———make electronic communications of certain re- ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), [13DE] cipients publicly available on the Internet (see H.R. [15NO] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- 4519), [26JA] Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- quire installation of event data recorders in all motor ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 5169), tions receiving assistance be used for debt reduction (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), [19MY] (see H.R. 4482), [20JA] Small Business Lending Fund Act: Committee on Fi- ———require motor vehicle safety standards for vehi- ———require institutions to segregate funds and pro- nancial Services (House) (H.R. 5297) (H. Rept. 111– cle electronics and reauthorize and provide greater hibit use of such funds for political expenditures 499), [27MY] transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see or electioneering communications (see H.R. 4617), Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: H.R. 5381), [25MY] [5FE] Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. ———retain ban on lobbying State legislators using ———terminate authority (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see 111–517), [29JN] Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash preven- H.R. 6225), [28SE] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION tion and rider education and training (see H. Res. Troubled Assets Relief Program: allow amounts to be Bills and resolutions 1498), [1JY] used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: use unex- National objectives: conduct a study and develop a avoid foreclosure (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] pended balances of funds to replenish the Highway national intermodal transportation plan (see H.R. U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR] 5799), [20JY] of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), [1JY] Amtrak: prohibit use of Federal funds for subsidization Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- (see H.R. 5801), [20JY] (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] peal the Office of Financial Research (see H.R. Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Public lands: improve effectiveness of transportation 5999), [30JY] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and programs on Federal lands and provide funding for War on Debt Bonds: issue (see H.R. 5157), [27AP] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- park roads and parkways and the Paul S. Sarbanes Conference reports tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] Transit in Parks Program (see H.R. 6546), [17DE] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Public works: making supplemental appropriations for 4173), [29JN] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans investments in clean water projects and transpor- Messages program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine [22MR] available for high speed rail and intercity rail Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- [29JY] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] Motions program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Roads and highways: establish a grant program to de- Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments velop a roadway safety training institute to train retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- roadway workers (see H.R. 5819), [22JY] ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] ———establish minimum standards for engineered sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding Aviation: impose limitations on airline practices rel- glass beads used in reflective markings (see H.R. of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter ative to the expiration of tickets for air transportation derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], [30JN] 5245), [6MY] (see H.R. 5930), [29JY] Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program: Small business: create the Small Business Lending Children and youth: establish grant program to improve reauthorize and modify (see H.R. 6299), [29SE] Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible traffic safety of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] Transportation: carry out an active transportation in- institutions to increase availability of credit for small China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured vestment program to encourage a mode shift within businesses (H.R. 5297), [17JN], [23SE] by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than selected communities by providing safe and conven- Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- ient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] gram funds (H.R. 1586), [25MR], [10AU] 5312), [13MY] ———establish a public transportation safety program ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Contracts: waive, if in the public interest, certain re- (see H.R. 4643), [22FE] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and quirements relating to the letting of contracts (see ———optimize transportation through efficient oper- provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- H.R. 4874), [17MR] tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- ations and maintenance programs (see H.R. 6247), Reports filed cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] [29SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- ———prevent imposition of unreasonable transpor- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] tation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see ———provide certain rights to commuters who ride Rept. 111–518), [30JN] H. Res. 1186), [16MR] public transportation (see H.R. 6064), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Drunken driving: condition receipt of certain highway ———provide States certain authority to adopt air pol- Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. funding by States on the enactment and enforcement lution reduction requirements for motor carriers pro- 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving viding services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] [29JY] structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) Federal employees: provide authority to compensate ———rescind amounts authorized for certain surface (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] Federal employees for the 2-day period in which transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending authority to make expenditures from the Highway Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Fund Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Trust Fund lapsed (see H.R. 4786), [9MR] Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] Federal Highway Administration: prohibit from requir- projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1448) ing replacement of street and highway signs that Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] are in upper case letters with signs that are in mixed transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- case lettering (see H.R. 6409), [16NO] using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. ing Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. Motions 111–426), [4MR] 6507), [8DE] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Rules incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- (House) (H. Res. 1640) (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, H. Res. 997), [12JA] Motor vehicles: establish voucher program for con- Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), sumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and pur- Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary [19MY] chase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Motor vehicles: establish voucher program for con- [21DE] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] sumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and pur- Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, chase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), con- Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety sideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1781), mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. [21DE] 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] ———improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on 6441), [18NO] and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. 111–646), [28SE] technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and Rept. 111–578), [28JY]

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Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, ———making appropriations for military construction ceiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of 4465), [19JA] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see Health care facilities: acquire and utilize the Our Lady [21DE] H. Res. 1782), [21DE] of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, ———making appropriations for military construction LA, as a full-service hospital to better serve veterans Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration throughout the Acadiana region (see H. Res. 1647), on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] [22SE] 522), [1JY] Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and ———designate certain medical facilities as health Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States implement electronic personnel file system and con- professional shortage areas (see H.R. 4654), [23FE] on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways duct study on improving access of veterans to files Health care professionals: establish a program to assist During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee related to military service and veterans benefits (see military medics and corpsmen in making transitions on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. H.R. 5225), [5MY] to civilian physician assistant jobs (see H.R. 6339), 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] ———make payments for certain treatments of trau- [29SE] Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- matic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder ———improve continuing professional education reim- cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (see H.R. 4568), [2FE] bursement provided to health professional employees (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] Disabled: improve efficiency of processing certain (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation claims for disability compensation by veterans (see Homeless: make certain improvements to comprehen- All-American Road Designee: Committee on Trans- H.R. 5928), [29JY] sive service programs for homeless veterans (see portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 917) ———include a definition of ‘‘loss of use’’ for pur- H.R. 4810), [10MR] (H. Rept. 111–415), [22FE] poses of evaluating disabilities and providing adapted Housing: authorize entrance into contracts for the trans- Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and housing and automobiles (see H.R. 5550), [17JN] fer of veterans to non-departmental adult foster Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), ———modify standard of visual acuity required for homes for veterans who are unable to live independ- [14JY] eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance ently (see H.R. 5641), [30JN] Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on (see H.R. 5360), [20MY] ———improve and make permanent the loan guarantee Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. ———provide veterans with information on service- for the purchase of residential cooperative housing 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] connected disabilities at health care facilities (see units (see H.R. 6567), [21DE] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS related H.R. 6220), [28SE] ———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans term(s) VETERANS Diseases: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled Bills and resolutions of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary dis- veterans (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] American Military Retirees Association: grant Federal ease (see H.R. 5996), [30JY] ———provide housing loan benefits for children of charter (see H.R. 5739), [14JY] Education: extend age of eligibility of dependent chil- Armed Forces members and veterans who die from Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in dren for receipt of transferred educational assistance service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-vet- under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program [15MR] erans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, (see H.R. 5737), [14JY] ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- 5541, 5542), [16JN] Employment: authorize individuals pursuing rehabilita- ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] tion, education, or training programs to receive estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and Armed Forces: distribute to members, upon discharge work-study allowances for outreach services pro- other buyers using public funds for a certain period or release from active duty, information on a com- vided through congressional offices (see H.R. 4765), (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] pact disk listing and explaining health, education, [4MR] Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), [3FE] and other benefits for which veterans are eligible ———provide for qualifications for vocational reha- Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights: educate (see H.R. 5719), [13JY] bilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation staff and inform veterans (see H.R. 5428), [27MY] ———enable State homes to furnish nursing home employment coordinators (see H.R. 5630), [29JN] Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible care to parents whose children died while serving Families and domestic relations: provide certain abused for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), [26JA] dependents of veterans with health care (see H.R. H.R. 5206), [4MY] ———ensure housing assistance programs are avail- 6466), [1DE] ———increase maximum age for children eligible for able to veterans and members who have service- Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA connected injuries and to survivors and dependents in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] adjustment (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] Major William Edward Adams Dept. of Veterans Af- ———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents Federal employees: repeal prohibition on collective bar- fairs Clinic, Craig, CO: designate (see H.R. 5798), of members who die during a period of war (see gaining on matters regarding compensation of em- [20JY] H.R. 6371), [29SE] ployees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. Mental health: establish a toll-free hotline to assist Benefits: authorize waiver of collection of copayments 5543), [16JN] and provide training to mental health professionals for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans (see Federal-State relations: increase amount available for at institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 5385), H.R. 5768), [15JY] reimbursements payable to State approving agencies [25MY] Camp Lejeune, NC: furnish hospital care, medical serv- (see H.R. 4571), [2FE] ———provide for annual reviews of mental health pro- ices, and nursing home care to veterans who were Fort McClellan, AL: establish a registry of certain vet- fessionals treating veterans (see H.R. 5731), [14JY] stationed when the well water was contaminated (see erans who were stationed there (see H.R. 6238), Mortgages: make home loan guaranty programs for H.R. 4555), [2FE] [28SE] veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hy- Cemeteries and funerals: increase and provide for an Health: clarify eligibility of certain veterans who serve brid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), annual adjustment of the amounts of assistance pay- in Iraq following the end of U.S. military combat [16SE] able for veterans’ funeral and burial expenses (see operations for hospital care, medical services, and Multifamily Transitional Housing Loan Program: im- H.R. 6054), [30JY] nursing home care (see H.R. 6154), [16SE] prove by issuing loans for construction, rehabilita- ———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and ———clarify level of health care that constitutes min- tion, or acquisition of multifamily transitional hous- provide a plot allowance for spouses and children imum essential coverage (see H.R. 5014), [14AP] ing projects (see H.R. 5838), [22JY] of certain veterans who are buried in State ceme- ———establish pilot program to evaluate effectiveness National cemeteries: inter individuals who supported teries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] of treating veterans with spinal, back, and musculo- the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict Children and youth: establish child-care centers for skeletal injuries and pain using non-invasive tech- era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] children of veterans receiving treatment and other niques (see H.R. 6211), [23SE] North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for individuals (see H.R. 4656), [23FE] ———establish public-private partnerships for the efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, Claims: provide expedited procedures for consideration treatment and research of post-traumatic stress dis- and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), [17JN] order (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure ap- Courts: provide for the tolling of the timing of review ———improve provision of rehabilitative services for propriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Vet- veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), [20MR] erans’ Appeals (see H.R. 5045), [15AP] (see H.R. [14SE] Pensions: exempt reimbursements of expenses for acci- 5064), [16AP] ———provide for certain requirements relative to im- dent, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income Credit: improve laws relative to default procedures for munization of veterans (see H.R. 5516), [10JN] determinations relative to veterans’ pensions (see guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6188), [22SE] ———provide for continued provision of health care H.R. 4541), [27JA] Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance services to certain veterans who were exposed to Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive sodium dichromate while serving at or near water allow transfer of educational assistance to certain Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), dependents to be used for special education (see Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- [15SE] H.R. 6513), [9DE] cies: making appropriations for military construction ———take into account each child a veteran has when ———expand definition of active duty to include cer- and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] determining the veteran’s financial status when re- tain National Guard service (see H.R. 5826), [22JY]

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———extend time period for Armed Forces members Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deem of Certain Service ———commend independence anniversary of several to transfer educational assistance to a dependent in Reserve Components as Active Service for Pur- nations (see H. Res. 1405), [27MY] child (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] pose of Certain Administered Laws: Committee on AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for ———extend time period in which an individual may Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3787) (H. Rept. disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless transfer entitlement of benefits to dependents (see 111–625), [28SE] the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, H.R. 6336), [29SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), [30JY] ———improve (see H.R. 5933), [29JY] the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the Children and youth: protect girls through prevention ———improve (H.R. 5933) (see H.R. 6430), [18NO] VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), [14DE] ———improve housing stipends for veterans receiving Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Climate: support a legally binding global agreement educational assistance (see H.R. 5303), [13MY] 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- ———provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Qualifications for Vocational nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable members who die on active duty to educational as- Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Rehabilita- nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see sistance (see H.R. 5443), [27MY] (see H.R. 6372), tion Employment Coordinators: Committee on Vet- H. Res. 1552), [22JY] [29SE] erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5630) (H. Rept. 111– Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance: ensure that 627), [28SE] multilateral development banks to use the voice and beneficiaries receive financial counseling and disclo- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such sure information regarding life insurance payments cies Appropriations for Military Construction and institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] (see H.R. 5993), [30JY] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis Veterans: codify increases in the rates of pensions for (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children End Veteran Homelessness Act: Committee on Vet- 1155), [10MR] (see H.R. 5642), [30JN] erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111– Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, ———establish a commission to review benefits pro- 449), [22MR] and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), vided by each State to disabled veterans (see H.R. Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Vet- [25MY] 4559), [2FE] erans (HELP Veterans) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, as- ———establish a transition program for new veterans, Affairs (House) (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111–626), sist developing countries in improving delivery of improve disability claims system, reform pensions [28SE] health services, and assist developing countries in and medal programs, and modify adjudication of Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] Goals (SAVINGS) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 4933), [24MR] ———expand burial benefits for certain homeless vet- fairs (House) (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111–628), ———promote sexual and reproductive health of indi- erans (see H.R. 6042), [30JY] [28SE] viduals and couples (see H.R. 5121), [22AP] ———expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement ———provide assistance for developing countries to teries to certain Reserve component members and Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. promote quality and universal basic education (see increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] H.R. 5117), [22AP] penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, ———improve employment, training, and placement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. services furnished to veterans, especially those who 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] 6021), [30JY] served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Committee on ———establish program for sending qualified and [22AP] Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. available construction workers and equipment to as- ———increase rates of disability compensation for vet- 111–490), [20MY] sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see erans with service-connected disabilities and depend- DEPENDENT CARE ACT H.R. 5171), [28AP] ency and indemnity compensation for survivors of Bills and resolutions Health: ensure affordable and equitable access to safe certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), [23FE] Enact (see H.R. 6466), [1DE] water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), [21DE] ———provide assistance to improve the health of ———require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Appa- DETAINEE TRIALS AT GITMO ACT newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), lachian Regional Commission to carry out an out- Bills and resolutions [11MY] reach program for veterans who reside in Appalachia Enact (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] DETROIT, MI port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] VetStar Award Program: establish to recognize busi- Bills and resolutions Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions nesses for contributions to veterans’ employment Galarraga, Armando: commend for pitching a near- and use funds to establish child care, global health (see H.R. 5484), [8JN] perfect game and call on Major League Baseball care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and to overturn the umpire’s call that spoiled the perfect trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] game (see H. Res. 1425), [8JN] support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- DETROIT TIGERS (BASEBALL TEAM) tives and related Millennium Development Goals, chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] Bills and resolutions and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- Women Veterans Bill of Rights: display in each facility Galarraga, Armando: commend for pitching a near- cation, human rights, and global health initiatives (see H.R. 5953), [29JY] perfect game and call on Major League Baseball (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] Motions to overturn the umpire’s call that spoiled the perfect U.S. Trade and Development Agency: terminate au- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- game (see H. Res. 1425), [8JN] thorities (see H.R. 5547), [16JN] cies: making appropriations for military construction Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), Women: increase U.S. financial and programmatic con- and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] [5MY] tributions to promote economic opportunities for Reports filed DEUTCH, THEODORE E. (a Representative from women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: Florida) Messages Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Bills and resolutions introduced Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, [13AP] Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee tion of any expenditure in connection to an election Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- 111–489), [20MY] Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- dent Obama, [12JA] Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act: Com- patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, AND EDUCATION FOR mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1017) (H. nection with medication regimen adherence services ALIEN MINORS (DREAM) ACT Rept. 111–488), [20MY] being provided by a licensed health care professional Bills and resolutions Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] Enact (see H.R. 6497), [7DE] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to Enact (H.R. 5281): consideration of Senate amend- for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] ments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and dis- Motions Rept. 111–570), [27JY] ability insurance program, provide cash relief for Enact (H.R. 5281), [8DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, years when annual cost-of-living increases do not Reports filed Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- take effect, and provide benefit protection (see H.R. Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) 5834), [22JY] Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Bills and resolutions DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction with respect to the promotion of trade and invest- Bills and resolutions and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) ment and the advancement of socioeconomic devel- Diseases: provide grants and assistance to improve (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] opment and opportunity (see H.R. 6535), [16DE] services for individuals with autism and their fami-

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lies and expand the number of University Centers Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 335; Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow transfer of educational for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Edu- H. Res. 1770), [16DE] assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assist- cation (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to ance Program to certain dependents for special edu- Reports filed the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and cation (see H.R. 6513), [9DE] Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in ———authorize entrance into contracts for the transfer tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), [26AP] of veterans to non-departmental adult foster homes Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), Local government: pay New York, NY, and Wash- for veterans who are unable to live independently [22SE] ington, DC, for unpaid fully adjudicated parking (see H.R. 5641), [30JN] DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN (a Representative from fines and penalties issued to foreign governments ———educate staff and inform veterans about the In- Florida) through deductions in assistance to such governments jured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 4457), [13JA] 5428), [27MY] United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and histor- Motions ———establish a transition program for new veterans, ical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), [27AP] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- improve disability claims system, reform pensions Motions grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] and medal programs, and modify adjudication of House of Representatives: adjournment, [29SE] Reports filed mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] DIAZ-BALART, MARIO (a Representative from Flor- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, ———improve efficiency of processing certain claims ida) Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] 5928), [29JY] Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. DISABILITY INTEGRATION AND COORDINA- ———improve provision of rehabilitative services for 1691), [29SE] TION IMPROVEMENT ACT veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals Bills and resolutions [14SE] and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), [24MY] Enact (see H.R. 6481), [2DE] ———include a definition of ‘‘loss of use’’ for pur- Taxation: provide individuals a deduction for com- DISABLED related term(s) SOCIAL SECURITY poses of evaluating disabilities and providing adapted muting expenses (see H.R. 4964), [25MR] Bills and resolutions housing and automobiles (see H.R. 5550), [17JN] DICKS, NORMAN D. (a Representative from Wash- AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. ———modify standard of visual acuity required for ington) Res. 1693), [29SE] eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance Appointments Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. (see H.R. 5360), [20MY] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Res. 1504), [1JY] ———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: eliminate required reduction in the for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with amount of combat-related special compensation for veterans (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), certain individuals whose disability is attributable to ———provide expedited procedures for consideration [16DE] an injury for which the members were awarded the of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), [17JN] Purple Heart (see H.R. 4912), [22MR] ———provide for the tolling of the timing of review DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT ———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of re- Bills and resolutions for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Vet- tired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to Enact (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] erans’ Appeals (see H.R. 5045), [15AP] (see H.R. all members retired for disability regardless of dis- 5064), [16AP] DIGITAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX FAIRNESS ability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), [26JA] ———provide housing loan benefits for children of ACT Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to Armed Forces members and veterans who die from Bills and resolutions support expansion and development of mentoring service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), Enact (see H.R. 5649), [30JN] programs (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), [15MR] DINGELL, JOHN D. (a Representative from Michigan) [5MY] ———provide veterans with information on service- Appointments Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (see H.J. connected disabilities at health care facilities (see Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] Res. 80), [4MR] H.R. 6220), [28SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), Diseases: enhance existing adult day programs for peo- Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] [21JA] ple with multiple sclerosis or other similar diseases Financial institutions: prohibit certain affiliations be- Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of and improve access to respite services for family tween commercial banking and investment banking Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics caregivers who are taking care of such people (see companies (see H.R. 4461), [15JA] Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), H.R. 6208), [23SE] ———promote transparency and accountability in the [21AP] ———provide grants and assistance to improve serv- consumer financial products and services market and Chiari Malformation Awareness Day: support goals and ices for individuals with autism and their families ensure that no company becomes too big to fail ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] and expand the number of University Centers for (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] Chiari Malformation Awareness Month: support goals Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education Galarraga, Armando: commend for pitching a near- and ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] perfect game and call on Major League Baseball Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] to overturn the umpire’s call that spoiled the perfect seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consid- Education: tribute to special education teachers (see game (see H. Res. 1425), [8JN] eration (see H. Res. 1126), [2MR] H. Con. Res. 284), [8JN] Joyce Rogers Post Office Building, Brighton, MI: des- Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniver- ignate (see H.R. 5341), [19MY] 4570), [2FE] sary (see H. Con. Res. 329), [16NO] Medicare: preserve integrated care for durable medical Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month equipment under the competitive bidding program (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living for qualified hospital-related durable medical equip- miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and adjustment (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] ment entities (see H.R. 6095), [10AU] terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- ———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and peo- ———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] ple with disabilities for one month in 2011 to com- [18NO] Dept. of Commerce: study and report on access by pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see Motions blind consumers to certain electronic devices, estab- H.R. 5987), [30JY] (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for lish minimum nonvisual access standards for such ———provide a one-time payment to certain bene- consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and devices, and establish an enforcement office (see ficiaries to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), H.R. 4533), [27JA] adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), [16NO] [21DE] Dept. of Defense: establish a center of excellence for Federal employees: provide for a voluntary, non-work- DIPLOMATS related term(s) DEPARTMENT OF STATE; the study of tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), [4MY] related disability insurance program (see H.R. 6368), EMBASSIES ———recognize work in identifying dangers of [29SE] Bills and resolutions tinnitus for members of the Armed Forces subjected FEMA: establish Office of Disability Integration and Brubeck, Dave: tribute (see H. Res. 1283), [21AP] to blast injuries and high decibel equipment (see Coordination (see H.R. 6481), [2DE] Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H. Res. 1683), [29SE] Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthal- [26MY] Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver mology: anniversary of EyeCare America program Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1226), [25MR] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] Health: recognize life-saving role of ostomy care and ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), Dept. of HHS: establish a commission to construct prosthetics in the lives of people in the U.S. (see [29SE] a comprehensive national strategy on how to increase H. Con. Res. 245), [2MR] Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female am- the affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of ———reform provision of long-term care insurance bassadors and members of the Foreign Service (see long-term care and community services (see H.R. (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] H. Res. 1698), [29SE] 5187), [29AP] House of Representatives: permit individuals to be ad- Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, ———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan mitted to the Hall of the House in order to document and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] the improved accessibility (see H. Res. 1555), [26JY]

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Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), Reports filed the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), [30JY] Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire disability benefits to officers disabled before the en- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), and express condolences to their families and friends actment of the Federal public safety officer disability [2MR] (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] benefits law (see H.R. 4704), [25FE] Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Vet- Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain at- erans (HELP Veterans) Act: Committee on Veterans’ disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and torney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee Affairs (House) (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111–626), SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- withholding procedures under Social Security (see [28SE] tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] H.R. 4532), [27JA] Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Medicaid: require States to provide oral health services Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts 5364), [20MY] Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), Mental health: change references in Federal law to tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and [22MR] mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. [22SE] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans 4544), [27JA] Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts National Affordable Housing Act: require applicants cessibility Act: Committee on (House) (H.R. 3101) (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments for assistance for supportive housing for persons (H. Rept. 111–563), [26JY] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] with disabilities to hold public meetings regarding Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Spe- Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those such applications (see H.R. 6178), [22SE] cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Com- responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Res. 1033), [21JA] (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111–470), [4MY] Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- (see H. Res. 1507), [1JY] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] ees and first responders, and reject expressions of (see H. Res. 1264), [15AP] Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment sympathy for those who attack public servants (see National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. H. Res. 1127), [2MR] H. Res. 1056), [2FE] 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Committee on attack on Federal building and commend Robin De 1291), [22AP] Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. North American Inclusion Month: support goals and 111–490), [20MY] Res. 1134), [2MR] ideals (see H. Res. 1014), [13JA] DISABLED VETERANS’ SURVIVING SPOUSES BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for HOME LOANS ACT establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, Bills and resolutions Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] Enact (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- Postal Service: recognize need to improve physical ac- centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSIST- cess to many U.S. postal facilities for all people Central America: mourn loss of life and support people ANCE ACT and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Res. 1773), affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions [16DE] 1462), [22JN] Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus Rehabilitation Act: provide a technical adjustment to Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- funding for independent living centers (see H.R. significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pitts- centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] 5610), [28JN] boro, NC, and express condolences for the fire dam- Disasters: improve recovery and hazard mitigation ac- Social Security: ensure foster children are able to use age sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), tivities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), program and SSI benefits to address their needs and [18MY] [23SE] improve their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] ———honor historic and community significance of ———take actions to address the needs of children ———improve old-age, survivors, and disability insur- the Chatham County Courthouse and express condo- and families who are victims of a major disaster ance program, provide cash relief for years when lences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see Housing: ensure that certain tenants are able to return and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), H. Res. 1274), [20AP] to affordable housing after a major disaster (see H.R. [22JY] Children and youth: provide child safety, care, and ———provide for treatment of permanent partnerships 6048), [30JY] education continuity in the event of a Presidentially Reports filed between individuals of the same gender as marriage declared disaster (see H.R. 5240), [6MY] Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- for purposes of determining entitlement to certain Chile: express condolences to families of the victims ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support ———require private insurers to certify that a claim structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), for the people as they plan for recovery and recon- is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply [26JY] struction (see H. Res. 1144), [9MR] for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] DISASTER RELIEF AND SUMMER JOBS ACT ———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo ———reward States for engaging individuals with dis- Bills and resolutions mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean abilities in work activities (see H.R. 5083), [20AP] Enact (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), ———waive waiting period for disability insurance Enact (H.R. 4899): consideration (see H. Res. 1204), [28SE] benefits for disabled individuals suffering from a [22MR] China: express condolences to victims and support re- terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] ———consideration of Senate amendments (see H. covery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reau- Res. 1500), [1JY] province (see H. Res. 1324), [4MY] thorize (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), Motions Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New [5MY] Enact (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and Reports filed [2MR] ideals (see H. Res. 1664), [28SE] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Provisions: Committee on Courts: provide construction, architectural, and engi- SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assist- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- ance program and Protection and Advocacy for [22MR] ity for negligence when providing volunteer services Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, or equipment in response to a declared emergency 6200), [23SE] Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics 1500) (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and Team (see H. Res. 1479), [25JN] DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY, AND MITI- other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash Veterans: codify increases in the rates of pensions for GATION ENHANCEMENT ACT while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children Reports filed 1684), [29SE] (see H.R. 5642), [30JN] Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social ———establish a commission to review benefits pro- structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), Services Block Grant Program funds provided for vided by each State to disabled veterans (see H.R. [26JY] recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 4559), [2FE] DISASTERS related term(s) EARTHQUAKES; FLOODS; 5790), [20JY] ———increase rates of disability compensation for vet- HUNGER; HURRICANES; TORNADOES ———reimburse States through the National Disaster erans with service-connected disabilities and depend- Bills and resolutions Medical System for expenses incurred in providing ency and indemnity compensation for survivors of AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for treatment for health conditions and illnesses resulting certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), [23FE] disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless from the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), [3FE]

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Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain ———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Pro- ———express condolences and support to citizens in Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- gram (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] ———revise National Flood Insurance Program to (see H. Res. 1021), [20JA] ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insur- ———support efforts to address the crisis faced by legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry ance under the program (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see ———tribute to organizations comprising the National Res. 1159), [10MR] H.R. 4603), [4FE] Urban Search and Rescue System for determination ———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry ———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consor- and work as first responders to disasters and other for contributions made in response to earthquake tium to include the National Center for Security and incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), [29AP] Preparedness (see H.R. 5485), [8JN] H. Res. 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] ———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- ———make emergency preparedness planning and im- GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath plementation grants to local educational agencies in ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] Res. 1066), [3FE] health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- ———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ ———review and evaluate grants management and pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of oversight practices of FEMA (see H.R. 5573), tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] [22JN] and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Hai- Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] 1160), [10MR] tian students whose studies were interrupted as a ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- Health: improve field emergency medical services (see result of the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), [28SE] ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the H.R. 6528), [16DE] Dept. of the Interior: require offshore rigs to install Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. Hurricanes: express condolences to Taiwan and the acoustic control systems and improve oil spill re- 5631), [29JN] Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi sponse and removal technologies and methods (see ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf (see H. Res. 1738), [29NO] H.R. 5313), [13MY] States from the damage caused by the Deepwater ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, salute Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, multilateral development banks to use the voice and Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such ———express condolences to workers who died on ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other H. Res. 1577), [29JY] Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute that certain tenants are able to return to affordable viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, housing after a major disaster (see H.R. 6048), 1347), [11MY] recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- [30JY] ———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- mortgages who are economically affected by the H. Res. 1583), [30JY] table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant extend period from which such contributions for re- [24JN] visa category to include Haitians whose petition for lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. ———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on 4783), [9MR] other wildlife organizations have played in the re- or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable sponse efforts in the Gulf region following the Deep- [5FE] contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- water Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), [15SE] Israel: express condolences to families of victims of ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- tend period from which such contributions for relief forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), [7DE] covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), ———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] Federal aid programs: review, update, and revise fac- (see H. Res. 1277), [20AP] ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund tors to measure severity, magnitude, and impact of Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of focused on travel and tourism to be administered a disaster to evaluate the need for assistance (see those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and soli- by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of H.R. 5825), [22JY] darity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. ———take actions to address the needs of children incident (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] 309), [29JY] and families who are victims of a major disaster ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- Mexico: express condolences to families of victims (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] curred by the Federal Government in assisting with of people who died while migrating to the U.S. FEMA: allow regional directors to extend temporarily cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and condemn criminal network responsible for their the Provisional Accredited Levee period if a good incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] massacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] faith effort to upgrade a levee to the accredited level ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety is being made (see H.R. 4935), [24MR] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] practices and compliance in order to prevent mine ———authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, ———ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), [21JA] 5436), [27MY] Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, ———establish a disaster recovery assistance program ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] for businesses (see H.R. 5242), [6MY] foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the National Commission on Children and Disasters: reau- ———establish a grant program to improve the ability Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] thorize and extend the final report deadline (see H.R. of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, 5266), [11MY] earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon ———establish Office of Disability Integration and 6021), [30JY] Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena Coordination (see H.R. 6481), [2DE] ———encourage continuation and further expansion of power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), [24MY] form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program ———establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery 1618), [14SE] ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), National security: improve efforts to prevent, deter, ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- [25MY] prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program ———establish program for sending qualified and from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), available construction workers and equipment to as- (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] [14JY] sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- ———extend the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 5171), [28AP] struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] ———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see ———provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] waiting period before new or modified flood insur- 4952), [25MR] Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with ance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), [29SE] ———express condolences and support to citizens in tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), ———provide for the National Flood Insurance Pro- aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and [16DE] gram to make available multiperil coverage for dam- commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on age resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. consideration (see H. Res. 1549), [21JY] [27JA] 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR]

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Outer Continental Shelf: modernize and enhance Fed- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- FEMA Independence Act: Committee on Transpor- eral response to oil spills and improve oversight nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- tation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1174) (H. and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 5677), ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see Rept. 111–459), [13AP] [1JY] H. Res. 1550), [22JY] Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on ———suspend certain activities until the investigation ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- 111–495), [26MY] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. Homeowners’ Defense Act: Committee on Financial [5MY] Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] Services (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 111–534), Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with ———extend certain tax benefits relating to certain [13JY] the people in the aftermath of devastating floods disasters (see H.R. 5273), [11MY] Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education (see H. Res. 1613), [14SE] ———provide for distributions from retirement plans and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), ———grant temporary protected status to certain na- for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill [29JY] tionals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), [8DE] incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), damages for physical and economic injuries caused 1610), [14SE] [19JY] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- [1JY] of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: ———recover damages for physical and economic in- September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on and pipelines, and require adequate response plans Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] 4847), [15MR] Rept. 111–424), [26FE] Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Poland: call for independent investigation into plane release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), Res. 1597), [30JY] Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- [30JN] West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House ———express sympathy to citizens and surviving fam- Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– ilies of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency 457), [25MR] with people and Polish-American communities, and response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. 1236), [13AP] Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- 1243), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), [14AP] White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules Portugal: express condolences and support for people 5006), [13AP] (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate commend rescue efforts of those who responded to ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- Motions such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Rural areas: improve recovery and hazard mitigation on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] activities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), Rept. 111–659), [18NO] Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- [23SE] DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- AND CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT extend period from which such contributions for re- pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- Bills and resolutions lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), [10AU] 4783), [30NO] ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- DISCOUNT PRICING CONSUMER PROTECTION pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- ACT workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program Reports filed place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), (H.R. 5114), [15JY] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. [1JY] Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- 3190) (H. Rept. 111–676), [8DE] San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensa- ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] DISCRIMINATION tion provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for Reports filed Bills and resolutions victims of natural gas explosion and treat as non- Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. taxable gains from conversion of affected property Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) Res. 1504), [1JY] (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY] Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current SBA: make grants to assist small business concerns Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy concerning homo- located in areas affected by a major disaster and Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. sexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] Rept. 111–660), [29NO] basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), [14DE] ———provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- ———establish additional research, study, and report- aster loans made to people directly affected by the mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ing requirements for the working group reviewing Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] possible repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’on homo- [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform sexuality (see H.R. 4902), [22MR] ———waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Sen- age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] ate) hearing and testimony on ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t 4609), [4FE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Tell’’ policy as an important step in permitting gays Southeastern States: express condolences and support American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), for people affected by flooding and commend first Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. [22FE] responders and those assisting in recovery efforts Rept. 111–497), [26MY] Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- for photo exhibition ‘‘Being Untouchable’’ and a Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- ceremony in honor of the exhibition (see H. Con. cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. Res. 306), [28JY] quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] 111–556), [22JY] Civil rights: anniversary of the Freedom Rides (see ———allow first-time homebuyer credit for purchase Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, H. Res. 1779), [17DE] of principal residence to replace a principal residence Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee ———prohibit religious discrimination in educational damaged or destroyed in a federally declared disaster on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), [23SE] (see H.R. 5398), [25MY] 522), [1JY] Civil Rights Act: prohibit discrimination in public ac- ———create disaster protection funds in the District Dental Emergency Responder Act: Committee on En- commodations and public facilities on the basis of of Columbia by property and casualty insurance ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. companies for payment of policyholders’ claims aris- 111–647), [28SE] 4828), [11MR] ing from natural catastrophic events (see H.R. 5762), Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. [15JY] ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- 4570), [2FE] ———establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), Dept. of HHS: ensure health service programs or sur- H.R. 5915), [28JY] [26JY] veys provide for voluntary collection of data on sex-

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ual orientation and gender identity of participants and expand the number of University Centers for Executive Office of the President: establish the Office in such programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education of the National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 4689), Dept. of Justice: improve Edward Byrne Memorial Jus- (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] [25FE] tice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to re- Bacterial meningitis: honor those killed and those who FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, duce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal continue to struggle and support all work to eradicate biological products, and devices that is responsive justice system (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] disease in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 324), [29SE] to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women’s Bureau (see Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. [2MR] H. Res. 1589), [30JY] Res. 1433), [10JN] ———help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing ———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual Medal (see H.R. 6073), [30JY] more stringent controls on the use of such devices orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4820, Cancer: improve quality of care and quality of life (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] 4828), [11MR] (see H.R. 4988), [25MR] for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), [17JN] Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination ———modernize cancer research, increase access to [17DE] in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual preventative cancer services, and provide cancer Foreign trade: support increased market access for ex- orientation, gender identification, or marital status treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. ports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see of any prospective parent or the child involved (see 6224), [28SE] H. Res. 1196), [18MR] H.R. 4806), [10MR] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthal- Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- mology: anniversary of EyeCare America program aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), (see H. Res. 1226), [25MR] anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment [28MY] Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- [30JN] ideals (see H. Res. 1011), [13JA] nection with medication regimen adherence services Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. Chiari Malformation Awareness Day: support goals and being provided by a licensed health care professional 5748), [15JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] Medicare: provide all beneficiaries with the right to Chiari Malformation Awareness Month: support goals ———expand access to preventive health care services guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy and annual and ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the open change-in-enrollment periods (see H.R. 5844), Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see number of abortions, and improve access to women’s [22JY] H. Res. 1679), [29SE] health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] Mental health: change references in Federal law to Colon cancer: recognize affects on women, and urge ———expand and accelerate genomics research and mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. diet to reduce risk (see H. Res. 1053), [2FE] nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- 4544), [27JA] Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration H. Res. 1114), [25FE] ———improve understanding and coordination of crit- (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] Dept. of Agriculture: develop an effective sampling ical care health services (see H.R. 6306), [29SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- and testing program to test for E. coli in boneless ———increase awareness of craniofacial anomalies visions that prohibit preexisting condition exclusions beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground (see H. Res. 1418), [28MY] or other discrimination based on health status for beef components (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] ———provide for human stem cell research, including adults (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] Dept. of HHS: conduct programs to screen adolescents, SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), and educate health professionals, with respect to (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology [10MR] bleeding disorders (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] ———provide further study of irritable bowel syn- Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration ———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screen- drome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), [29AP] of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] Schools: end discrimination based on actual or per- ing benefits and establish an outreach program with ———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse ceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public respect to such benefits (see H.R. 6012), [30JY] prevalence in U.S. through education, community schools (see H.R. 4530), [27JA] ———submit report on parasitic disease among poor programs, culturally competent strategies, research, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- Americans (see H.R. 5986), [30JY] and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- Res. 1656), [23SE] Taxation: provide for the eligibility of older workers ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers ———recognize life-saving role of ostomy care and for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5558), involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] prosthetics in the lives of people in the U.S. (see [17JN] Dept. of the Interior: identify and declare wildlife dis- H. Con. Res. 245), [2MR] U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the ease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to ———reduce disparities and improve access to diag- Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see such emergencies (see H.R. 6276), [29SE] nosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- H. Res. 1551), [22JY] Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds served populations and men with a family history Reports filed to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment 6169), [22SE] ———support raising awareness and educating the of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain public about Alper’s disease (see H. Res. 1700), mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL [29SE] 111–666), [30NO] (see H.R. 6238), [28SE] HIV: expand and intensify programs of research and Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, ———furnish hospital care, medical services, and related activities regarding the population of older Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on nursing home care to veterans who were stationed individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see H. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was Res. 1100), [23FE] [15DE] contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] Insurance: require group and individual health insur- Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote ———improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ance coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease colorectal cancer (see H.R. 4563), [2FE] versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House (see H.R. 5996), [30JY] Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– ———provide for certain requirements relative to im- H. Res. 1575), [29JY] 457), [25MR] munization of veterans (see H.R. 5516), [10JN] Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons Diabetes: establish research advisory committee and Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act: Committee provide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- Medicare: establish a cancer center construction loan on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] program (see H.R. 5861), [26JY] 111–678), [9DE] Disabled: enhance existing adult day programs for peo- ———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous DISEASES related term(s) CENTERS FOR DISEASE CON- ple with multiple sclerosis or other similar diseases immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), [24JN] TROL AND PREVENTION; HEALTH and improve access to respite services for family ———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema Bills and resolutions caregivers who are taking care of such people (see and reduce costs relative to treatment of complica- American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals H.R. 6208), [23SE] tions of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1690), [29SE] Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: designate ———include screening computed tomography American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see (see H. Res. 1477), [24JN] colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. H. Res. 1039), [26JA] Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation 5461), [28MY] Asthma: provide grants to schools for the development Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic ———provide all beneficiaries with the right to guar- of asthma management plans and the purchase of Substances and Worker Health for the contractor anteed issue of a supplemental policy and annual asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), open change-in-enrollment periods (see H.R. 5844), H.R. 4836), [12MR] [22SE] [22JY] Autism: provide grants and assistance to improve serv- Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s ices for individuals with autism and their families and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), [11MY] disease and other dementia diagnosis and services

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to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), ideals (see H. Res. 1664), [28SE] Bills and resolutions [29JY] Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions Designate (see H. Res. 1186), [16MR] ———provide coverage of custom fabricated breast and use funds to establish child care, global health DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation Bills and resolutions [27MY] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those ———provide for timely access to post-mastectomy ———provide incentives for the development of quali- responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial items (see H.R. 5593), [24JN] fied infectious disease products (see H.R. 6331), aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Medicare/Medicaid: improve benefits for beneficiaries [29SE] Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] with kidney disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and Res. 1449), [16JN] Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics ideals (see H. Res. 1116), [25FE] Tuberculosis: commend progress made by anti-tuber- Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. culosis programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see [21AP] Res. 1138), [4MR] H. Res. 1155), [10MR] ———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Wash- National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- ington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 247), Res. 1033), [21JA] tives and related Millennium Development Goals, [4MR] National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- ———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), [27JA] cation, human rights, and global health initiatives Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] [21AP] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- (see H. Res. 1445), [15JN] ———provide for furnishing of statues by the District ommendations from being used to deny or restrict National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate of Columbia for display in Statuary Hall (see H.R. health insurance coverage of items or services (see (see H. Res. 1410), [27MY] 5493), [9JN] H.R. 4794), [9MR] National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] (see H. Res. 1511), [13JY] [26MY] Uganda: express that the ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’ Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate under consideration, imposing long term imprison- Commission: extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] (see H. Res. 1154), [9MR] ment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- (see H. Res. 1507), [1JY] Res. 1064), [3FE] ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Women: require that every mammography report con- [29SE] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), tain a summary of the patient’s breast density and ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- [21JY] a statement concerning the benefit of supplementary shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] (see H. Res. 1603), [30JY] (see H.R. 6404), [15NO] Courts: revise certain administrative authorities of the National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. courts and authorize Public Defender Service to pro- Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] Con. Res. 333), [1DE] vide professional liability insurance for its officers National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see and employees for certain claims (see H.R. 5367), ideals (see H. Res. 1302), [27AP] H. Con. Res. 246), [3MR] [24MY] National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see Dept. of Defense: establish an office responsible for designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] H. Res. 1302), [27AP] implementing all recommendations and requirements National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 1686), regarding military medical facilities in the National (see H. Res. 1478), [24JN] [29SE] Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR] National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in H. Res. 1003), [12JA] Res. 1122), [26FE] Article III courts of individuals involved in the Sep- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kid- Reports filed tember 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), ney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), [15JN] Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and [2FE] National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support Treatment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce Dept. of the Interior: ensure that the flags of the several goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), [28SE] States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act: Committee encircle the Washington Monument (see H.R. 5530), 1618), [14SE] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1210) (H. [15JN] National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), Rept. 111–638), [28SE] Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, [15JY] Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- (see H. Res. 1485), [29JN] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see 4457), [13JA] FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on H. Con. Res. 262), [15AP] Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building: designate (see Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), National STD Awareness Month: support goals and H.R. 6118), [14SE] [21DE] ideals (see H. Res. 1250), [14AP] Drugs: disapprove legalization of marijuana for medical Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see treatment (see H.J. Res. 93), [23JN] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. H. Res. 1039), [26JA] Elections: reduce the waiting period for holding special 111–633), [28SE] National Women’s Health Week: support goals and Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- elections to fill vacancies in the District of Columbia ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), [27AP] ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- Council (see H.R. 5702), [1JY] Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. Federal employees: afford residents who are Federal hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money 111–639), [28SE] employees the same opportunities for political par- for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] Peripheral arterial disease (PAD): improve diagnosis (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (see and treatment and promote public and clinician Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), [28AP] awareness (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and Government: prohibit expenditure of funds for con- Prostate cancer: provide for imaging research and edu- Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce struction or lease of buildings or space in the District cation (see H.R. 4756), [4MR] (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] of Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), Senior citizens: include information on HIV in certain Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee [28JY] disease prevention and health promotion services on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Homosexuality: disapprove action of the District of (see H.R. 4657), [23FE] Rept. 111–631), [28SE] Columbia Council in approving legislation to allow Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- same-sex marriage (see H.J. Res. 72), [26JA] and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and ———prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any Small business: express importance of biotechnology Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., [22SE] be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS NATIONAL ME- 4430), [13JA] [12MR] MORIAL ACT James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- Social Security: waive waiting period for disability in- Reports filed ing Complex: designate (see H.R. 6507), [8DE] surance benefits for disabled individuals suffering Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Local government: authorize improvements in the oper- from a terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] (H.R. 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] ation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP]

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———establish charter (see H.R. 5968), [29JY] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REFERENDUM ON DOMESTIC POLICY related term(s) ECONOMY Monuments and memorials: require commemorative MARRIAGE ACT Bills and resolutions works in the District of Columbia and its environs Bills and resolutions American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all to be constructed of materials grown, produced, or Enact (see H.R. 4430), [13JA] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6270), [29SE] DIVORCE see FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS 6403), [15NO] National Book Festival: tribute (see H. Res. 1646), DIXON, IL Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in [22SE] Bills and resolutions non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-vet- Postal Service: issue postage stamp to honor lives of President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building: des- erans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. (see ignate (see H.R. 5278), [12MY] 5541, 5542), [16JN] H. Res. 1306), [28AP] DIZZY FEET FOUNDATION ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Potomac River: deauthorize a portion of Washington Bills and resolutions lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), Channel navigation project (see H.R. 5545), [16JN] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts [13JY] Pubilc lands: direct the National Park Service and the (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] Dept. of the Interior to transfer certain properties DJOU, CHARLES K. (a Representative from Hawaii) ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Bills and resolutions introduced to the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5494), [9JN] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans Public lands: expand allowable uses for Kingman and Armed Forces: ensure timeliness of information used in considering a member for an administrative sepa- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Heritage Islands (see H.R. 6278), [29SE] (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), ———permit advertising and sale of lottery tickets ration (see H.R. 6177), [22SE] [22MR] within certain areas inside the ‘‘Federal enclave’’ Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] designate (see H.R. 5720), [13JY] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans Real estate: promote development of southwest water- Flag-U.S.: anniversary of the 50-star U.S. flag (see program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts front (see H.R. 5544), [16JN] H. Res. 1459), [22JN] Secret Service: allow employees to transition to cov- Frank F. Fasi Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: des- (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments erage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire ignate (see H.R. 5721), [13JY] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for cer- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 6065), [30JY] tain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Smithsonian Institution: prohibit charging of any fee children (see H.R. 6327), [29SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- ———provide for nonimmigrant visas for certain for admission to any permanent exhibit in any mu- cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] aliens whose petitions or applications are pending seum or facility (see H.R. 4776), [4MR] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building: des- or who have not received immigrant visas (see H.R. ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ignate (see H.R. 5128), [22AP] 5880), [27JY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Taxation: create disaster protection funds in the District Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt employment cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. of Columbia by property and casualty insurance in mobile amusement industry from numerical limita- Res. 1203), [20MR] companies for payment of policyholders’ claims aris- tion applicable to nonimmigrants (see H.R. 6179), ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- [22SE] ing from natural catastrophic events (see H.R. 5762), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn de- [15JY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- tainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- continued provocation by the North Korean military 1610), [14SE] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Res. 1608), [10AU] Business and industry: provide loan guarantees and National Affordable Housing Act: require applicants of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National interest rate subsidies for successful companies to for assistance for supportive housing for persons September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World establish and implement long-term U.S. growth plans with disabilities to hold public meetings regarding Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] (see H.R. 5445), [27MY] such applications (see H.R. 6178), [22SE] Texas: tribute to World War II veterans traveling to Philippines: initiate negotiations to enter into a free Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study and develop Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their trade agreement (see H. Res. 1435), [14JN] a national intermodal transportation plan (see H.R. honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] Richardson, William S.: tribute (see H. Res. 1470), 5799), [20JY] USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals [23JN] Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] Taxation: decrease top marginal corporate rate and pre- nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use Reports filed vent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt Direct the National Park Service and the Dept. of the evade taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. Interior To Transfer Certain Properties to the District [26JY] 4513), [26JA] of Columbia: Committee on Natural Resources DOCTORS see HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ———invest in innovation through research and devel- (House) (H.R. 5494) (H. Rept. 111–605), [16SE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. District of Columbia Furnishing of Statues for Display DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT see WALL (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), [18MY] in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building: Committee ———invest in innovation through research and devel- on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5493) (H. STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. Rept. 111–561), [22JY] (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation Establishment DOGGETT, LLOYD (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced [11MY] of a Commemorative Work: Committee on Natural Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Resources (House) (H.R. 4195) (H. Rept. 111–602), ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. [16SE] ees and first responders, and reject expressions of (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see Potomac River, Washington Channel Navigation sympathy for those who attack public servants (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Project Portion Deauthorization: Committee on H. Res. 1127), [2MR] ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. FDIC: fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- 5545) (H. Rept. 111–540), [15JY] (see H.R. 6398), [15NO] ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- Health: reform provision of long-term care insurance ington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infra- the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] ———modify period used to calculate certain unem- structure (House) (H.R. 5128) (H. Rept. 111–48), Social Security: prohibit the display of account num- [18MY] ployment rates and encourage development of busi- bers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] ness incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Spe- Taxation: provide an investment credit for waste-to- Education: establish a national leadership initiative to cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Com- energy facilities (see H.R. 5856), [26JY] promote and coordinate knowledge utilization in edu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) ———reduce international tax avoidance and restore (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111–470), [4MY] a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. cation to increase student achievement (see H.R. Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap 5328), [18MY] 6563), [21DE] Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ structure (House) (H. Con. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 111– [29AP] engagement in the education of their children (see 471), [4MY] DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING DETER- H.R. 5211), [5MY] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FULL SELF-GOVERN- RENCE AND VICTIMS SUPPORT ACT Federal aid programs: temporarily extend certain pro- MENT ACT Bills and resolutions grams (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5575), [23JN] [16MR] (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] Enact (see H.R. 5968), [29JY] DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS AND OBLI- ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT GATIONS ACT 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- Bills and resolutions Reports filed ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. District of Columbia: reduce the waiting period for Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government 1248), [14AP] holding special elections to fill vacancies in the Dis- Reform (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through trict of Columbia Council (see H.R. 5702), [1JY] [22JA] health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR]

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———ensure an up or down vote on certain health National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, SBA: extend and improve the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- Initiative (see H.R. 5734), [14JY] ———national policy to provide health care and re- dent Obama, [16SE] Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421, 5444), Motions Licensing Act: exempt manufactured and modular [27MY] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for housing retailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), ———national policy to provide health care and re- disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and [24MY] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Taxation: extend deduction for qualified motor vehicle (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] taxes for motor homes (see H.R. 4699), [25FE] ———national policy to provide health care and re- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections ative to health care reform, student loan reform, employers who expand payroll in high unemploy- in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] school construction and renovation, and other edu- ment areas and make permanent research and devel- ———national policy to provide health care and re- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] opment credit, bonus depreciation, and increased ex- form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see Economy: invest in innovation through research and pensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), [25MR] H.R. 5073), [20AP] development and improve competitiveness of the DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL REPEAL ACT ———national policy to provide health care and re- U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] Bills and resolutions form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see Federal aid programs: temporarily extend certain pro- Enact (H.R. 2965): consideration of Senate amendment H.R. 5424), [27MY] grams (H.R. 4851), [15AP] (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] ———prohibit use of funds for implementation or en- Health: national policy to provide health care and re- Motions forcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] Enact (H.R. 2965), [15DE] insurance (see H.R. 4904), [22MR] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Reports filed ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Pro- insurance (see H.R. 4995, 4999), [13AP] form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) ———require the President, Vice President, Members Reports filed (H. Rept. 111–681), [15DE] of Congress, political appointees, and congressional America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee DORIS ‘GRANNY D’ HADDOCK AMENDMENT see staff to purchase health insurance through health in- on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] DOW CHEMICAL CO. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Bills and resolutions authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Texas: tribute to World War II veterans traveling to ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- DOYLE, MICHAEL F. (a Representative from Penn- islative tactics to further passage of health care re- mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. sylvania) form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] Appointments IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] Diseases: provide grants and assistance to improve (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, services for individuals with autism and their fami- National Remote Teacher Corps: establish (see H.R. America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- lies and expand the number of University Centers 5399), [25MY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Edu- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend 111–692), [21DE] cation (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, FCC: implement recommendations relative to low- citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), [16DE] [25MR] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), 111–458), [25MR] cess policies relative to research conducted by that [27JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, agency or from funds administered by that agency ———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Vet- Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] erans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recogni- 4894), [20MR] 522), [1JY] tion and celebration (see H.R. 6534), [16DE] ———establish a public health insurance option (see Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H.R. 5808), [21JY] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] [2FE] ———expedite application of provision prohibiting re- Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see scissions of health insurance coverage (see H.R. House of Representatives Copies of Documents, H.R. 5500), [10JN] 5761), [15JY] Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- DOYON TOURISM, INC. ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- Bills and resolutions ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), Dept. of the Interior: issue permits for a microhydro [27MY] [29JA] project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, and Preserve (see H.R. 6221), [28SE] [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules DR-CAFTA see TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] DREIER, DAVID (a Representative from California) 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] DOMESTIC VIOLENCE see FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC Appointments ———repeal provisions providing for the Independent RELATIONS Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] DOMINY, FLOYD Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, ———repeal provisions relative to health savings ac- Bills and resolutions [20MY] counts (see H.R. 5126), [22AP] Tribute (see H. Res. 1327), [5MY] Bills and resolutions introduced ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), DONAFEE, DAVID J. Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 6401), [22MR] Bills and resolutions [15NO] Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial David John Donafee Post Office Building, Cleveland, DRIEHAUS, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio) security, quality and affordable health care, protec- OH: designate (see H.R. 5390), [25MY] Bills and resolutions introduced tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable DONNELLY, JOE (a Representative from Indiana) Armed Forces: exclude bonus payments paid by State communities with adequate housing and transpor- Bills and resolutions introduced or local governments in determining eligibility for tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] Budget: require Presidential and congressional budgets benefits or assistance under Federal, State, or local Taxation: prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. to disclose and display the net present value of future programs financed with Federal funds (see H.R. 4746), [3MR] costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), 6230), [28SE] Messages [16MR] Congressional Art Competition: celebrate anniversary Alternative Pay Plan for Locality Pay Increases for Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide expedited procedures and commend winners (see H. Res. 1453), [17JN] Civilian Federal Employees: President Obama, for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. FEMA: provide reimbursement for certain services re- [30NO] 5549), [17JN] lating to an approved letter of flood map amendment Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: EPA: publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements (see H.R. 5722), [13JY] President Obama, [2FE] for certification as a low emission and energy-effi- Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association: anniversary (see H. Res. Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] cient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), [27MY] 1419), [28MY] Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and OMB: establish and maintain a single website acces- ficking: President Obama, [26JA] ideals (see H. Res. 1073), [4FE] sible to the public that allows the public to obtain

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electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Medicare: improve access of beneficiaries to intra- (see H.R. 6026), [30JY] Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), venous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), Political campaigns: require corporations to identify [1JY] [24JN] their chief executive officer or labor organizations ———establish an America Rx drug discount program ———permit coverage of certain covered part D drugs to identify their president in certain campaign-related for individuals without access to prescription drugs for uses that are determined to be for medically communications (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] accepted indications based upon clinical evidence in Designated Speaker pro tempore ———revise minimum allotments under the Projects peer reviewed medical literature (see H.R. 5732), House of Representatives, [7MY] for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness [14JY] DRIVERS ACCELERATED INTEREST DEDUCT- (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] ———prohibit mid-year changes in the formularies of IBILITY (AID) ACT Dept. of Justice: establish public-private Meth Project Part D plans (see H.R. 4917), [23MR] Bills and resolutions Prevention Campaign Grant Program (see H.R. ———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practi- Enact (see H.R. 4897), [21MR] 5916), [28JY] tioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), ———make grants to States, units of local govern- [25MY] DRUG ABUSE see DRUGS ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription ———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION related drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- term(s) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program to im- Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), prove traffic safety of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), establish a data-mining system and biometric tech- [25FE] [29JY] nology program, and support GAO study on Medi- Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for certain require- care administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), 5264), [11MY] ments relative to immunization of veterans (see H.R. [15AP] Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- 5516), [10JN] Mental health: revise and extend substance use disorder trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis and mental health programs (see H.R. 5466), 5809), [21JY] programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. [28MY] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related 1155), [10MR] Methamphetamine: provide grants for treatment of agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- ———reduce disparities and improve access to diag- abuse (see H.R. 5678), [1JY] eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), nosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing vio- [4MR] served populations and men with a family history lence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. Motions of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] 1032), [21JA] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related District of Columbia: disapprove legalization of mari- Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] juana for medical treatment (see H.J. Res. 93), Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- Reports filed [23JN] rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Com- FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. biological products, and devices that is responsive H.R. 5143), [27AP] 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), National Drug Facts Week: recognize importance (see Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and [2MR] H. Res. 1678), [29SE] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), ———ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-in- National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see [22SE] terest relative to drug company fees and advisory H. Res. 1003), [12JA] National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. DRUG SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT panels, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- 1580), [29JY] label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs Bills and resolutions National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] Enact (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), ———modify approval of any drug containing con- DRUG TRAFFICKING SAFE HARBOR ELIMI- [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. trolled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such NATION ACT 273), [4MY] approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see Bills and resolutions ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), Enact (see H.R. 5231), [6MY] H.R. 4956), [25MR] [28AP] Federal employees: ensure Federal Employees Health DRUGS related term(s) CRIME; PHARMACEUTICALS ———making emergency supplemental appropriations Bills and resolutions Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription H.R. 6080), [9AU] human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), [21JA] Native Americans: prevent use of Indian reservations Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- located on U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border and citation of scientific research in connection with neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. drug trafficking (see H.R. 4747), [3MR] foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), 5578), [23JN] Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- [23MR] Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- [25FE] hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] nection with medication regimen adherence services and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- ———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a being provided by a licensed health care professional tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexi- (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] [28MY] can drug trafficking on public lands (see H. Res. ———expand and accelerate genomics research and 1540), [20JY] Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- health care providers to donate prescription medica- Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthor- nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- ize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), 6090), [10AU] ———extend health information technology assistance Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal lim- [29AP] eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and its on health-related tax benefits and treat high de- Cocaine: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. ductible plans as qualified health plans (see H.R. based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] 5936), [29JY] H.R. 6548), [17DE] ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), 5809), [21JY] (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] [10MR] ———require mail-order pharmacies to notify cus- Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- ———support regenerative medicine through research tomers when generic drugs become available and lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] funding and commercial development of regenerative prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs Courts: appoint additional district judges in Southwest products and develop a regulatory environment that without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys enables rapid approval of safe and effective products [29SE] to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] Safety: improve (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] [23SE] Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation ———provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated ———provide for deferred sentencing and the possi- of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), [14JY] bility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. [6MY] Small business: express importance of biotechnology 6059), [30JY] International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., Crime: clarify that persons who conspire or engage ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or Law enforcement: require a northern border counter- [12MR] abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., narcotics strategy (see H.R. 4748), [3MR] Messages may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. ———tribute to law enforcement service dogs and Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- 5231), [6MY] their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] ficking: President Obama, [26JA]

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National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, DURHAM, NC ———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator [11MY] Bills and resolutions for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Reports filed Duke University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- H. Res. 1242), [13AP] 4952), [25MR] ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. ———express condolences and support to citizens in (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] Res. 1361), [13MY] aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Com- E.W. SCRIPPS CO. commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] National Spelling Bee: tribute to participants (see H. [27JA] Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment Res. 1494), [30JN] ———express condolences and support to citizens in and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and EADS, CO aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1021), [20JA] [22SE] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: restoration ———support efforts to address the crisis faced by Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act: Committee on the of Murdock Building in Eads, CO, for use as visitors Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3245) (H. Rept. 111–670), center (see H.R. 6049), [30JY] Res. 1159), [10MR] ———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry [1DE] EARMARK PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNT- Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- for contributions made in response to earthquake ABILITY ACT duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), [29AP] Bills and resolutions Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on ———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- Enact (see H.R. 4560), [2FE] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath 111–429), [9MR] EARMARKS/LIMITED TAX OR TARIFF BENE- of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope FITS Res. 1066), [3FE] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Bills and resolutions ———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] Appropriations: establish National Commission on Ear- efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and mark Reform and OMB Office of Grant Making, earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), streamline Federal grant making process, and end Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. [22SE] earmarks and limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. 1160), [10MR] DRUNK DRIVING REPEAT OFFENDER PREVEN- 5775), [19JY] Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant TION ACT EARTH DAY visa category to include Haitians whose petition for Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on Enact (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] Observance: commemorate anniversary and honor or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), DRUNKEN DRIVING founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), [5FE] Bills and resolutions [19MR] Israel: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain EARTHQUAKES related term(s) DISASTERS to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake highway funding by States on the enactment and Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1277), [20AP] enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- Chile: express condolences to families of the victims Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety for the people as they plan for recovery and recon- quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] struction (see H. Res. 1144), [9MR] ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle China: express condolences to victims and support re- contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and covery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai tend period from which such contributions for relief require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover province (see H. Res. 1324), [4MY] of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), Dept. of HHS: reimburse States through the National 4783), [9MR] [13DE] Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual providing treatment for health conditions and ill- contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- nesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see tend period from which such contributions for relief rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] H.R. 4577), [3FE] of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] 5006), [13AP] Motions [19MR] ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- Res. 1709), [29SE] adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see tend period from which such contributions for relief H.R. 4603), [4FE] DUKE UNIVERSITY of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Hai- Bills and resolutions [30NO] Sports: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. tian students whose studies were interrupted as a Reports filed 1242), [13AP] result of the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), [28SE] Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Ten- Disasters: review, update, and revise factors to measure Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. nessee) severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to Rept. 111–660), [29NO] Bills and resolutions introduced evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of [22JY] Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability Rept. 111–424), [26FE] a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ [23FE] earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] Bills and resolutions Immigration: recognize the marriage of an Armed ———tribute to organizations comprising the National New Jersey: commend construction of the New Forces member and an alien spouse when the parties Urban Search and Rescue System for determination Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- are not physically in the presence of each other and work as first responders to disasters and other efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- due to service abroad (see H.R. 6397), [15NO] incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] National Air Transportation Association: anniversary H. Res. 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES (see H. Res. 1669), [28SE] Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, Bills and resolutions National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- H. Res. 1056), [2FE] 6021), [30JY] uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for ———encourage continuation and further expansion of Res. 267), [26AP] elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living in- sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential creases for Social Security (see H.R. 5305), [13MY] municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] election and express support for the Belarusian peo- U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals ———establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti ple’s desire for democratic government that respects (see H. Res. 1442), [15JN] and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), DURANGO, CO and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), [16NO] Bills and resolutions [25MY] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia Dept. of Education: pay Fort Lewis College an amount ———establish program for sending qualified and and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- equal to the tuition charges for Indian students that available construction workers and equipment to as- sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] are not residents of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the [29JY] H.R. 5171), [28AP] U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements,

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and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. ———provide financial incentives for owners of com- ———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and (see H. Con. Res. 291), [29JN] mercial and multifamily residential buildings to ret- gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations EAT LOCAL FOODS ACT rofit buildings with energy efficient equipment and under such leases (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] Bills and resolutions materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] ———establish production incentive fee for lands Enact (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] ———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see leased for oil or natural gas on which production ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) H.R. 6144), [16SE] is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] CLEAN AIR ACT; HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES; RE- Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. ———establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration CYCLED MATERIALS; RECYCLING; RENEWABLE Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] ENERGY; WATER and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- Bills and resolutions Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 1574), [29JY] human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- 4604), [4FE] ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- ———take action on the Chicago waterway system drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations 5578), [23JN] into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an ex- Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain tracts of the Big ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- ceedance or violation of a national ambient air qual- Springs Environmental Study Area of the Apache- ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] ity standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint Sitgreaves National Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified ———participate in projects to encourage design, plan- Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. School District (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] ning, and construction of the North Los Angeles 5118), [22AP] ———make loans to qualified projects for the produc- County, CA, Regional Water Recycling Project (see Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized tion of renewable source jet fuel (see H.R. 6343), H.R. 4726), [2MR] in care and conservation of wild animals and eco- [29SE] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal systems and develop educational programs focused portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] H.R. 4497), [21JA] 5697), [1JY] ———establish Clean Energy Technology Manufac- Army: commend achievements in and commitment to ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer turing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), environmental sustainability and energy security (see Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, [27AP] or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see H. Res. 1106), [24FE] Dept. of Defense: reform energy policy (see H.R. Audubon, John J.: anniversary of arrival in Henderson, H.R. 5248), [6MY] 5280), [12MY] ———provide grants and enter into cooperative agree- KY (see H. Res. 1508), [1JY] Dept. of Energy: carry out a research program to re- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: ments for integrated regional water conservation duce manufacturing and construction costs relative establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. ———provide grants to certain nonprofit organizations ———create clean energy jobs and set efficiency (see H.R. 5134), [22AP] 1428), [9JN] standards for small-duct high-velocity air condi- Bureau of Reclamation: participate in phase one of ———provide loans to certain organizations to address tioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), the South San Diego County Water Reclamation habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent [20JY] Project (see H.R. 4579), [3FE] invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] ———create the right business environment for dou- ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic bling production of clean nuclear energy and other bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of Res. 1298), [22AP] clean energy research and development (see H.R. Buy American Act: require total domestic content in oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] 4741), [3MR] ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, ———disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw Shelf oil exploration, development, and production States using Federal funds, and property eligible for the license application for a high-level nuclear waste plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see [20JY] mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] H. Res. 1209), [23MR] ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control California: address health and economic development ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- systems and improve oil spill response and removal impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air gram (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by desig- ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] nating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transpor- 5296), [13MY] [5MY] tation investment program to encourage a mode shift Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. ———provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and within selected communities by providing safe and freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] other incentives to eligible individuals or entities convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- for the purchase and installation of solar energy sys- travel (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), tems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] ———establish voucher program for consumers to [13MY] Dept. of HUD: authorize use of subpoenas by Office trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control in in- more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), consideration owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- vestigation of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), Reduction Act violations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] ———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transpor- [29SE] Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, tech- tation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- nology development, and applied research in the 6299), [29SE] shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have wind energy industry production and energy efficient Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from H.R. 4584), [3FE] [21DE] location, entry, and patent under mining laws and Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor found- disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest er, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), [19MR] geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. Service to respond to violations of regulations on Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies 5219), [5MY] the management, use, and protection of public lands to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- Clean Air Act: repeal certain amendments relative to (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. ———authorize participation in design and construc- control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] 6228), [28SE] tion of water treatment facility to reclaim and reuse ———prohibit treatment of the gray wolf as an endan- Climate: support a legally binding global agreement municipal wastewater within the Orange County gered species or threatened species (see H.R. 6028), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- Water District service area (see H.R. 5039), [15AP] [30JY] nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable ———carry out programs and activities for connecting ———provide that inclusion of the gray wolf, or any nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see children and families with the outdoors (see H.R. distinct population segment of gray wolf, in Utah H. Res. 1552), [22JY] 6426), [18NO] on any list of endangered species or threatened spe- Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain ———clear a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix cies shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 6486), policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. 4924), [24MR] [2DE] tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] ———enter into an agreement to provide for manage- ———provide that the inclusion of the gray wolf on Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and ment of the free-roaming wild horses in and around lists of endangered and threatened species under the activities to protect and restore water quality (see the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect H.R. 4652), [23FE] 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] (see H.R. 6485), [2DE] Conservation of energy: establish a loan program to ———establish a competitive leasing program for ———support international tiger conservation efforts promote energy conservation in rural areas (see H.R. wind and solar energy development on Federal land and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Rus- 6341), [29SE] (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] sia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO]

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Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- ———provide for the training of Federal building per- Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such H. Res. 997), [12JA] Energy Policy Act: clarify policies relative to owner- buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect water- ship of pore space (see H.R. 6077), [30JY] Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- shed (see H.R. 5876), [27JY] EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conserva- pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction tion, and management of Onondaga Lake in New tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] York (see H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- [29SE] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- ———delay implementation of certain final rules in ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for States until accreditation classes are held in the ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), [29AP] Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. H. Res. 1390), [25MY] ———disapprove rule relative to endangerment find- 5631), [29JN] Mineral Leasing Act: require an operator to compensate ings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf a surface owner for damages resulting from the oil Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. States from the damage caused by the Deepwater and gas operations of the operator on land affected Res. 77), [2MR] Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the by the operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] ———eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- of a defined area as a dredged or fill material dis- ———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), posal site (see H.R. 5992), [30JY] mortgages who are economically affected by the [29JN] ———establish a program that tests chemicals found Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), ———establish a program to accelerate, provide incen- in drinking water to determine whether they are en- [24JN] tives for, and examine the challenges and opportuni- docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to ———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and ties associated with the deployment of electric drive interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), other wildlife organizations have played in the re- vehicles (see H.R. 5442), [27MY] National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. [5MY] sponse efforts in the Gulf region following the Deep- ———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under Res. 1138), [4MR] water Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), [15SE] National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), [2FE] ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- ———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon standard (see H.R. 5778), [20JY] claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill ———make additional capitalization grants to State Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] water pollution control revolving funds that adopt ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] National Environmental Education Act: update, stream- focused on travel and tourism to be administered line, and modernize (see H.R. 6194), [23SE] ———make grants for the improvement of storm water by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- National Environmental Policy Act: prohibit use to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] 309), [29JY] ———prohibit funding to be used to implement or of specific Federal actions (see H.R. 5342), [19MY] ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse curred by the Federal Government in assisting with H. Res. 1503), [1JY] gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- ———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and ———temporarily prohibit from issuing regulations 5436), [27MY] ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] that result in increased costs for small businesses ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see (see H.R. 6333), [29SE] foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the H. Res. 1460), [22JN] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to 1162), [11MR] 5724), [13JY] be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. ———ensure safe and proper use of dispersants in Res. 240), [25FE] the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous environmental impact statements for certain naviga- tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] Natural resources: improve natural resources manage- substances (see H.R. 6119), [14SE] ment planning for State-owned facilities used for ———reaffirm U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see H.R. Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environ- ment are protected from risks of chemical exposure national defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] 5088), [21AP] ———require use of safe well control technologies (see H.R. 5820), [22JY] Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic and practices for the drilling of high-risk oil and ———honor commitment to establish Yucca Mountain, striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] (see H.R. 6092), [10AU] NV, as the nation’s primary permanent nuclear waste ———strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international ———mitigate the economic impact of transition to storage site (see H. Res. 1123), [26FE] community in reversing renewable natural resource sustainable fisheries on fishing communities (see ———prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), [25MR] H.R. 6316), [29SE] of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban New Jersey: commend construction of the New Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- manufactured in accordance with requirements under 5643), [30JN] efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control ———reduce emissions of formaldehyde from com- plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] Act (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] posite wood products (see H.R. 4805), [10MR] NOAA: establish education and watershed programs ———take discretionary action if a foreign country ———reduce mercury emissions from electric utility which advance environmental literacy, including pre- engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices steam generating units (see H.R. 5674), [1JY] paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate that negatively affect the environment (see H.R. High-Performance Building Week: support goals and change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), 6311), [29SE] ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Yucca Mountain license application review relative by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), 1732), [18NO] entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- [20JA] Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- around North and South America and recognize im- Government regulations: prevent Federal agencies from sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank portance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. regulating greenhouse gas emissions for purposes of Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Res. 1519), [14JY] addressing climate change without express and spe- Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill cific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), [13MY] ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] 4416), [12JA] reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), ———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, Great Lakes: issue restoration semipostal stamp (see [21AP] and other persons having ownership interests in re- H.R. 4876), [18MR] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and sponsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and de- ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- sign features into public buildings (see H.R. 4797), Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), [9MR] incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the [20MY]

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———provide for timely consideration of claims sub- exploration, development, and production of oil and ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] ments for electricity generated from renewable re- bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] Public buildings: reduce heat island effect and associ- sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages ated ground level ozone pollution from Federal fa- ———provide for distributions from retirement plans resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] cilities (see H.R. 6136), [15SE] for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills Public works: making supplemental appropriations for incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] investments in clean water projects and transpor- ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale Recycling: encourage State and local governments to rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. H.R. 5699), [1JY] ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] 1506), [1JY] ———provide tax incentives for producing electricity ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. Renewable energy: extend contract periods for renew- from wasted heat (see H.R. 5977), [29JY] 5608), [25JN] able energy for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil [15SE] newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- ———promote development and use of marine and governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and 6117), [14SE] ———prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and re- identify and address potential impacts of such tech- Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt lated activities in certain areas off of Florida (see nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- H.R. 5358), [20MY] ———spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. ———protect marine and coastal environments in electricity generation in the U.S. through priority 5967), [29JY] Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation making areas available for leasing, exploration, and interconnection and renewable energy payments (see Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, explo- H.R. 5883), [27JY] projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] ration, and development in important ecological areas Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] tives and related Millennium Development Goals, ———require applicants for oil drilling and production San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- operations to submit an oil spill containment and and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. cation, human rights, and global health initiatives clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- 5061), [15AP] (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- ———require each oil or gas drilling and production U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: work with partners aster loans made to people directly affected by the and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, re- operation with leases to annually certify compliance Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), store, and enhance important coastal areas that pro- [20JY] vide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust [22JY] ———reauthorize the National Small Business Tree ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- species depend (see H.R. 5344), [19MY] Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see ations to have in place the best available technology Schools: enhance credit program for charter schools for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- H.R. 5979), [29JY] through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (see H. Res. 1173), ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change inter- ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief [11MR] pretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), [24MR] Water: allow small public water systems to request wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic ———suspend certain activities until the investigation exemption from national primary drinking water re- electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] H.R. 4597), [4FE] ———increase assistance for States, water systems, [5MY] Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program planning and sustainability challenge grant programs or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] ———reduce lead in drinking water (see H.R. 5289), (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Taxation: allow retail businesses a tax credit against [12MY] Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and damages for physical and economic injuries caused income for a portion of the cost of recycling plastic effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), carry-out bags and other types of plastic (see H.R. shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- [1JY] 5695), [1JY] nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] ———recover damages for physical and economic in- ———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible Water Resources Development Act: modify project for juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill for an oil spill if such person commits certain addi- navigation and environmental restoration, Houston- clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels tional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] Galveston Navigation Channels, TX (see H.R. 5329), and pipelines, and require adequate response plans ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue [18MY] (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- notifying Government officials of violations of Oil trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] ———exclude from gross income compensation pro- Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands 5809), [21JY] Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- vided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] Wildlife: expand science and stewardship of America’s nities with access to improved information con- most important wildlife corridors (see H.R. 5101), cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline ———extend credit for energy efficient appliances (see H.R. 5744), [15JY] [21AP] facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- Postal Service: replace delivery vehicle fleet with elec- ———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), [4MR] ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] tric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions Power resources: increase energy credit for equipment [5MY] and use funds to establish child care, global health used to generate electricity by geothermal power and Motions extend grants for specified energy property (see H.R. care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- 4424), [12JA] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] ———promote oil independence by developing a clean ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and ———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for re- ———increase credit for 2- and 3-wheeled electric purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), newable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] highway vehicles (see H.R. 5705), [1JY] [21DE] ———require major fuel distributors to install blender ———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehi- NOAA: establish education and watershed programs pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), cles by maintaining level of credit for vehicles which advance environmental literacy, including pre- [29JN] placed in service after 2009 and by allowing credit paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate ———require treatment of any plans, documents, and for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 5174), change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drill- [28AP] [19MR] ing as a major Federal action relative to the National ———provide an incentive to encourage the replace- Reports filed Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), [10JN] ment of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee ———support certain activities to advance tech- greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. nologies for safe and environmentally responsible [8JN] Rept. 111–524), [1JY]

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Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– ———provide loan guarantees and interest rate sub- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), 554), [21JY] sidies for successful companies to establish and im- [29JY] Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act: Committee on plement long-term U.S. growth plans (see H.R. Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5101) (H. Rept. 5445), [27MY] Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- 111–668), [30NO] California: address health and economic development merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE see FOREIGN AID impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air [27JY] ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by desig- Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- Bills and resolutions nating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- 5296), [13MY] Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- thorize and improve programs and activities (see Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. H.R. 5897), [28JY] freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] Reports filed CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) [13MY] Children and youth: create and encourage the creation Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF REC- Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. ONCILIATION ACT tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program 6456), [29NO] Bills and resolutions Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. Taxation: make certain tax relief permanent and perma- 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] 1624), [15SE] nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, and create innovation and economic prosperity for ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), [22JN] and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] 401), [26JA] (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND INNOVA- Community Reinvestment Act: repeal (see H.R. 5038), Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) TION ACT [15AP] (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant pro- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Enact (see H.R. 5897), [28JY] gram to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on Reports filed 4676), [24FE] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ———establish a loan program to assist in locating [21DE] structure (House) (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), information technology and manufacturing jobs in Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources [29SE] the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. ECONOMY related term(s) CREDIT; DOMESTIC POL- ———require Bureau of Economic Analysis to publish 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] ICY; HOMELESS; INCOME; POVERTY certain economic data regarding territories and Freely Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful Appointments Associated States (see H.R. 6015), [30JY] Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associ- Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- ated with the location of housing into affordability Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. sumer Protection Act, [9JN] measures and standards and develop a transportation Rept. 111–396), [13JA] Bills and resolutions affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend pe- Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. riod for which certain nutrition assistance may be of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. [14JN] Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee 5656), [30JN] ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. ———prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that a project is being carried out using (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- those funds (see H.R. 5679), [1JY] Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] ———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobli- Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas gated (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing ———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal Great Ape Conservation Act Reauthorization: Com- leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief certain health care-related provisions to reduce the mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4416) based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] national debt (see H.R. 4500), [21JA] (H. Rept. 111–650), [29SE] Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote fi- ———use unexpended balances of funds to replenish Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods nancial literacy, and expand opportunities for young the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR] (GREEN) Act: Committee on Financial Services adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, re- (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] (see H.R. 4682), [24FE] Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on duce discretionary spending by amount saved, and ———establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budg- Relief Program assets to assist local governments 111–398), [19JA] etary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Hold- Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- 1289), [22AP] ings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), [22AP] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] (see H.J. Res. 79), [3MR] ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- ———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct ———expand purposes for which Build America ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), [4FE] and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– ———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal ———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral de- 553), [21JY] spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and velopment banks to use the voice and influence of Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such institutions Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ———require Presidential and congressional budgets (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] to disclose and display the net present value of future ———make electronic communications of certain Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients publicly ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) [16MR] available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), [26JA] (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] ———require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), [20JA] Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- [24MR] ———require institutions to segregate Troubled Asset resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage Relief Program funds and prohibit use of such funds Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), for political expenditures or electioneering commu- on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. [29JY] nications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] ———establish a grant program to support cluster- ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and based economic development efforts (see H.R. 4666), Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), [23FE] 6225), [28SE] [22SE] ———prohibit use of certain stimulus and disaster re- Domestic policy: modify period used to calculate cer- Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- lief funds for business relocation incentives (see H.R. tain unemployment rates and encourage development search and Development Act: Committee on Science 6514), [9DE] of business incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP]

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Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident SBA: make grants to assist small business concerns 21st century workplace and increase global competi- (see H.R. 5601), [24JN] located in areas affected by a major disaster and tiveness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] ———express that adding art and design into Federal focused on travel and tourism to be administered ———temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties programs that target science, technology, engineer- by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. ing, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages in- the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. 6251), [29SE] novation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), 309), [29JY] Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the [29SE] House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- development and construction of science parks to Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. promote the clustering of innovation through high latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign Res. 1487), [29JN] technology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws Immigration: increase U.S. competitiveness through en- Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] hancing access to high-skilled foreign workers, re- elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living in- ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- taining those educated in the U.S., and streamlining creases for Social Security (see H.R. 5275), [11MY] tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- employer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), (see H.R. 5305), [13MY] ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] [1JY] ———promote labor force participation of older Amer- ———promote economic self-sufficiency of low-in- Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Eco- icans to increase retirement security, reduce shortage come women through increased participation in high- nomic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. of experienced workers, maintain economic growth, wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), 1391), [25MY] and improve nation’s fiscal outlook (see H.R. 4591), [11MR] National objectives: create jobs through tax relief for [3FE] ———provide funds to States, local government, and small businesses, make unemployment benefits tax ———support efforts to guarantee financial security, community-based organizations to save and create free, use repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds quality and affordable health care, protection from local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion for debt reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities of services needed by local communities (see H.R. H.R. 4513), [26JA] with adequate housing and transportation (see H. 4812), [10MR] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Res. 1342), [6MY] ———stimulate job creation by directing Federal pro- opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. Small business: express importance of biotechnology curement to domestic sources, ensuring enforcement (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), [18MY] firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., of domestic sourcing requirement, and prohibiting ———invest in innovation through research and devel- its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), procurement of sweatshop goods (see H.R. 6262), opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. [12MR] [29SE] (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), ———prevent the imposition of new burdensome or European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF [11MY] unfair tax collecting requirements on small online to be used to provide financing until member states ———invest in innovation through research and devel- businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] comply with economic requirements of membership opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. ———provide tax relief, ease regulatory burden, and (see H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see provide expanded access to credit (see H.R. 5554), Executive Office of the President: require preparation H. Res. 1781), [21DE] [17JN] of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- ———support and strengthen manufacturing (see H.R. (see H.R. 4692), [25FE] store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- 6055), [30JY] Federal aid programs: create a means to review and ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and dis- abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplica- the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] ability insurance program, provide cash relief for tive, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code years when annual cost-of-living increases do not (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] for individuals and small businesses, and the budget take effect, and provide benefit protection (see H.R. ———increase benefits for one month in 2010 to com- process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] 5834), [22JY] pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see Sports: make funds and tax benefits available to assist H.R. 4429), [13JA] H. Res. 1312), [29AP] job creation and workforce diversification in the golf ———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and peo- Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish industry (see H.R. 5878), [27JY] ple with disabilities for one month in 2011 to com- (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] Taxation: adjust personal exemptions for high cost- pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze of-living areas (see H.R. 6345), [29SE] H.R. 5987), [30JY] (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of ———allow a deduction for certain small business ———provide a one-time payment to certain bene- those affected by ban on development of tribal lands income (see H.R. 6168), [22SE] ficiaries to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] ———allow companies to utilize existing alternative adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), [16NO] Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- trade relations in Asia and with key partners like jobs (see H.R. 4850), [16MR] nary report on current U.S. financial and economic the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see ———allow employers a refundable credit for increas- crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] H. Res. 1124), [26FE] ing employment (see H.R. 4437), [13JA] (see H.R. Financial institutions: promote transparency and ac- Office of Science and Technology Policy: study and 4565), [2FE] (see H.R. 4730), [2MR] countability in the consumer financial products and prepare a comprehensive national economic competi- ———allow the private sector to create robust levels services market and ensure that no company be- tiveness and innovation strategy (see H.R. 5140), of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), [15AP] comes too big to fail (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] [26AP] ———close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), ———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and effi- Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill [20JY] cient banking system (see H.R. 5159), [28AP] Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- debt instruments held by foreign governments and ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. 5319), [18MY] OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] 5893), [28JY] ———take action against certain judgment-evading ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, foreign states and state-owned corporations of such (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Poverty in America Awareness Month: designate (see sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the H. Res. 1024), [20JA] companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), U.S. economy and the importance of passing free Power resources: promote oil independence by devel- consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of oping a clean energy economy (see H.R. 6564), ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] [21DE] H.R. 6181), [22SE] FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and Public debt: establish a fee on transactions which ———establish temporary work opportunity credit to the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on would eliminate the national debt and provide an encourage small businesses to hire certain unem- maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), [16NO] income tax credit to offset the impact of the fee ployed individuals (see H.R. 4620), [9FE] GAO: evaluate propriety of assistance provided to Gen- (see H.R. 4646), [23FE] ———express that the value-added tax is a massive eral Motors Corp., under the Troubled Asset Relief ———require stabilization of the public debt and an- tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- Program (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] nual deficit ratios to the gross domestic product at come and only further push back America’s eco- Government regulations: provide financial regulatory certain percentages (see H. Res. 1183), [15MR] nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), [13AP] (see reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance un- Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- H. Res. 1346), [11MY] derstanding of insurance, and regulate over-the- thorize and improve programs and activities (see ———express that the value-added tax is a massive counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of H.R. 5897), [28JY] tax increase that will result in hardships for families conference report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax and job-creating small business and will further push Gulf of Mexico: provide relief to homeowners with incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, back America’s economic recovery (see H. Res. FHA-insured mortgages who are economically af- especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] 1317), [29AP]

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———extend exemption for employer payroll taxes ———modify threshold rates that must be met by mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. relative to employment of new hires (see H.R. 6105), a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth- 111–426), [4MR] [10AU] tier emergency unemployment compensation (see Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, ———extend exemption from employer Social Secu- H.R. 6340), [29SE] Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules rity taxes relative to previously unemployed individ- ———provide additional emergency unemployment (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] uals and credit for the retention of such individuals compensation (see H.R. 5618), [28JN] (see H.R. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] 5647), [30JN] (see H.R. 6091), [10AU] (see H.R. Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled 6419), [17NO] (see H.R. 6556), [17DE] and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), ———provide additional emergency unemployment (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] [12JA] compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (see H. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions Res. 1495), [30JN] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- and use funds to establish child care, global health ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- 111–692), [21DE] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, ———increase alternative minimum tax exemption ———provide grants to cities with high unemployment Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid amount and index such amount for inflation (see rates to provide job training, public works, and eco- Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary H.R. 5077), [20AP] nomic development programs (see H.R. 4740), Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures [3MR] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] and small business meal and entertainment expenses, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- provide a standard deduction for business use of peal the Office of Financial Research (see H.R. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5999), [30JY] (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] 4637), [22FE] Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] (Joint) (H. Rept. 111–545), [15JY] increase limits on small business expensing of cer- Conference reports National Manufacturing Strategy Act: Committee on tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4692) (H. imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] 4173), [29JN] Rept. 111–574), [28JY] ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- Messages Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), Alternative Pay Plan for Locality Pay Increases for sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] Civilian Federal Employees: President Obama, Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), ———pay recovery rebates based on 2007 tax returns, [30NO] [29JN] notwithstanding the limitation on timing of pay- Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- ments, where necessary to correct a manifest injus- President Obama, [2FE] mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) tice (see H.R. 5659), [1JY] Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts Motions Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and Employment: making appropriations for jobs creation Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] and retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] 111–517), [29JN] ———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), Government regulations: provide financial regulatory ED ROBERTS DAY [3MR] reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Bills and resolutions ———provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regu- Designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] for certain employers (see H.R. 4585), [3FE] late the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. ED THOMAS ACT see HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ———provide an exemption for employer payroll 4173), [9JN], [30JN] EDDY COUNTY, NM taxes relative to employment of new hires and a National objectives: invest in innovation through re- Bills and resolutions credit for retaining employees (see H.R. 4777), search and development and improve competitive- BLM: withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding [4MR] ness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and EDUCATION related term(s) COLLEGES AND UNIVER- viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- SITIES; SCHOOLS uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Bills and resolutions ———provide for distributions from retirement plans ———provide incentives for small business job cre- AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ation (H.R. 5486), [15JN] Res. 1693), [29SE] incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- Administrators: provide grants to eligible consortia to ———provide incentives for small business job cre- quirements for certain payments to corporations or provide professional development to superintendents ation (see H.R. 5486), [9JN] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage and principals and prospects for such positions (see ———provide incentives for small business job cre- companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), H.R. 5886), [27JY] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and [30JY] African Americans: recognize individuals who have provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and com- tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] petitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Reports filed 1133), [2MR] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- [22MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] ation (H.R. 5486), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. ———increase funding for programs evaluating effec- [14JN] Rept. 111–518), [30JN] tiveness of livestock producer risk management tools ———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- and include livestock insurance under education and 4841), [12MR] structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] ———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] ———support maple syrup production research and employers who expand payroll in high unemploy- Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, ment areas and make permanent research and devel- authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. promotion of maple products, and access to lands opment credit, bonus depreciation, and increased ex- Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] pensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. quirements for certain payments to corporations or 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] 6403), [15NO] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency ———reserve funds for payments to the Dept. of the companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on Interior Bureau of Indian Education for Indian chil- 5982), [30JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), dren (see H.R. 4475), [20JA] Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identifica- [30JN] American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American H. Res. 1296), [22AP] 6007), [30JY] Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized Transportation: provide emergency operating funds for on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– in care and conservation of wild animals and eco- public transportation (see H.R. 5418), [26MY] 577), [28JY] systems and develop educational programs focused Unemployment: extend emergency unemployment com- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see pensation (see H.R. 4707), [25FE] ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- H.R. 4497), [21JA]

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Armed Forces: allow transfer of amounts from quali- ———require States to take certain additional steps Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service fied tuition program to the Thrift Savings Plan by to assist foster children in making the transition to academies and schools of professional military edu- eligible members of the uniformed services or Ready independent living (see H.R. 6193), [23SE] cation to secure copyrights for certain scholarly Reserve (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] Children’s Book Week: support goals and ideals (see works that they produce (see H.R. 5704), [1JY] ———distribute to members, upon discharge or release H. Res. 1333), [6MY] ———codify the Military Spouse Career Advancement from active duty, information on a compact disk Civil rights: prohibit religious discrimination in edu- Account (MyCAA) program (see H.R. 6369), [29SE] listing and explaining health, education, and other cational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), ———cover a larger share of expenses under the Na- benefits for which veterans are eligible (see H.R. [23SE] tional Guard Youth Challenge Program in the case 5719), [13JY] Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Ave- of a State program during its first three years of Arts and humanities: express that adding art and design nue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to fami- operation (see H.R. 4843), [15MR] into Federal programs that target science, technology, lies of victims, and increase efforts to reduce vio- Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encour- lence against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA] 12 educational grant programs and the requirements ages innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- 1702), [29SE] in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. U.S. (see H.R. 4548), [27JA] ———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. 275), [6MY] ———improve education and prevention related to 1641), [22SE] Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dis- campus sexual violence, intimate partner violence, ———assure comparability of opportunity for educa- chargeable (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] and stalking (see H.R. 6461), [30NO] tionally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5071), Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to ———invest in urban universities and create innova- [20AP] support expansion and development of mentoring tion and economic prosperity for the U.S. (see H.R. ———authorize grants for the creation, update, or ad- programs (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), 5567), [22JN] aptation of open textbooks (see H.R. 4575), [2FE] [5MY] ———provide funds for Pell Grants (see H.R. 5055), ———award contracts to nonprofit organizations to Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. [15AP] enter into partnerships with local educational agen- Res. 1433), [10JN] ———recognize contributions of university and college cies to turn around low-performing public high Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), immigrant assistance programs (see H. Res. 1398), schools (see H.R. 5467), [28MY] [21JA] [26MY] ———award grants to eligible entities to establish or Brescia University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1043), ———reduce and prevent sale and use of fraudulent expand linked learning pathways and a system of [27JA] degrees in order to protect the integrity of valid pathways (see H.R. 6174), [22SE] Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. higher education degrees that are used for Federal ———award grants to establish, expand, or support 1428), [9JN] purposes (see H.R. 4535), [27JA] an existing school-based mentoring program to assist Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ———require certain institutions of higher education at-risk middle school students with transition to high ative to health care reform, student loan reform, to commit to, and provide notice of, tuition levels school (see H.R. 5753), [15JY] ———award grants to improve access to, sharing of, school construction and renovation, and other edu- for students (see H.R. 4546), [27JA] and use of, education data to improve student out- cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] ———require institutions that receive Federal funds comes (see H.R. 5024), [14AP] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying ———award grants to State educational agencies for ative to health care reform, student loan reform, (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] activities designed to integrate engineering education school construction and renovation, and other edu- Communities: foster involvement (see H.R. 6356), into K–12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. [29SE] engineering education (see H.R. 4709), [25FE] Res. 1203), [20MR] Community Living Assistance Services and Supports ———carry out a grant program on how the camp ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- experience promotes physical activity and healthy ative to health care reform, student loan reform, miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and lifestyles among children, reduces summer learning school construction and renovation, and other edu- terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- loss, and promotes academic achievement (see H.R. cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] 5963), [29JY] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), ———create a demonstration project to fund additional California State University: anniversary of system (see [29JY] secondary school counselors in certain troubled H. Res. 1117), [25FE] Congressional Art Competition: celebrate anniversary schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), Case, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 1383), [20MY] and commend winners (see H. Res. 1453), [17JN] [1JY] Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor Congressional Gold Medal: award to honor GI Bill ———establish a clearinghouse of information on best contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), assistance recipients in recognition of contributions practices for ocean lifeguard training programs (see [13JA] made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enact- H.R. 6106), [10AU] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish ing the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] ———establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ pro- and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- gram (see H.R. 5079), [20AP] tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), ness program relative to emergency contraception ———establish a pilot program that utilizes commu- [28MY] (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] nity, innovation, and technology to improve physical Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding fitness education and curriculum in elementary Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] schools and secondary schools (see H.R. 5946), H. Res. 1414), [28MY] Correctional institutions: establish pilot program for [29JY] Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School training and certification of Federal inmates in the ———establish a program for displaced aerospace pro- Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by culinary arts to be utilized while incarcerated and fessionals to become certified elementary, secondary, recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and for future employment and education (see H.R. or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), physical activity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] 5984), [30JY] [21AP] Children and youth: develop undergraduate and grad- Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- ———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for uate curricula on child abuse and neglect, forensic lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] interview training programs, and regional training Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] centers for State and local child protection profes- quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and sionals (see H.R. 5847), [22JY] 4419), [12JA] parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), ———ensure schools have physical education pro- Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), [28MY] grams that meet minimum requirements for physical [28SE] ———establish teacher evaluation programs (see H.R. education (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- 6274), [29SE] ———protect students from inappropriate seclusion cational agencies participating in the school lunch ———extend deadline for distribution of late collec- and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consideration (see program to donate any excess food to local food tions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see H. Res. 1126), [2MR] banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] H.R. 5448), [27MY] ———provide children in foster care with school sta- ———award grants for projects that leverage commu- ———increase percentage of Federal education tax bility and equal access to educational opportunities nity resources and support student access to physical dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] (see H.R. 5817), [22JY] activity, nutrition education, and nutritious food dur- ———make grants for recruiting, training, and retain- ———provide grants to State educational agencies in ing school (see H.R. 5430), [27MY] ing individuals from underrepresented groups as ele- order to provide subgrants to eligible local entities ———enter into interagency agreement with the Corp. mentary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. to promote financial education to students in the for National and Community Service to support a 5096), [21AP] classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] Nutrition Corps (see H.R. 5432), [27MY] ———make grants to institutions of higher education ———recognize achievements of high school grad- ———promote health and wellness in child care (see for the expansion of master’s degree in physical uating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies H.R. 5431), [27MY] education programs that emphasize technology and in post-secondary institutions, and support commu- Dept. of Commerce: repeal public telecommunications innovative teaching practices (see H.R. 5022), nity engagement (see H. Res. 1443), [15JN] facilities assistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] [14AP]

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———make grants to local educational agencies to training programs based on lessons from the Holo- Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), [11MR] caust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] velop a workforce training and education program ———make grants to promote the education of preg- ———make grants to States, units of local govern- to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- nant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), [28JY] ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. ———make grants to State and local educational agen- drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse 6142), [15SE] cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program program and an economic stability program to sta- ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] for on-the-job training (see H.R. 6141), [15SE] bilize the workforce and promote economic growth ———make grants to support fire safety education ———award grants for worker training, technology de- in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), programs on college campuses (see H.R. 4908), velopment, and applied research in the wind energy [26JY] [22MR] industry production and energy efficient construction, Disasters: provide child safety, care, and education con- ———pay Fort Lewis College an amount equal to retrofitting, and design industries (see H.R. 4584), tinuity in the event of a Presidentially declared dis- the tuition charges for Indian students that are not [3FE] aster (see H.R. 5240), [6MY] residents of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), [29JY] ———establish a technical school training subsidy pro- Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus ———provide a grant program to support establish- gram (see H.R. 5594), [24JN] Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), ment and operation of Teachers Professional Devel- ———reauthorize grants program to provide men- [10AU] opment Institutes (see H.R. 5556), [17JN] toring, job training and placement, and other transi- Diseases: expand and intensify programs of research ———provide grants to State educational agencies and tional services to assist eligible offenders in obtain- and related activities regarding the population of institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- ing and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), older individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see tary and secondary computer science education (see [24FE] H. Res. 1100), [23FE] H.R. 5929), [29JY] Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Hai- ———improve diagnosis and treatment and promote ———provide low-income students with access to tian students whose studies were interrupted as a public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial early education programs that promote school readi- result of the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), [28SE] disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] ness, address achievement gap for English-language ———modernize authorities to oppose dissemination ———improve quality of cancer care and quality of learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), 6435), [18NO] other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), [17JN] ———provide professional development for elemen- [13JY] ———provide for prostate cancer imaging research tary school principals in early childhood education Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities and education (see H.R. 4756), [4MR] and development (see H.R. 6302), [29SE] for connecting children and families with the out- ———provide grants and assistance to improve serv- ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program doors (see H.R. 6426), [18NO] ices for individuals with autism and their families payments to eligible local educational agencies with- Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote fi- and expand the number of University Centers for in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] nancial literacy, and expand opportunities for young Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education ———strengthen student achievement and graduation adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, (see H.R. 4682), [24FE] ———provide grants to schools for the development and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to of asthma management plans and the purchase of H.R. 6229), [28SE] develop a roadway safety training institute to train asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distin- roadway workers (see H.R. 5819), [22JY] H.R. 4836), [12MR] guished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow transfer of educational ———support raising awareness and educating the 1322), [4MY] assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assist- public about Alper’s disease (see H. Res. 1700), Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national ance Program to certain dependents for special edu- [29SE] or regional instructional programs for low-income E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee cation (see H.R. 6513), [9DE] youth under the Community Services Block Grant participants (see H. Res. 1494), [30JN] ———authorize individuals pursuing rehabilitation, Program (see H.R. 4480), [20JA] Economy: invest in innovation through research and education, or training programs to receive work- ———conduct programs to screen adolescents, and development and improve competitiveness of the study allowances for outreach services provided educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), through congressional offices (see H.R. 4765), disorders (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] [18MY] ———develop a strategic plan to retrain displaced [4MR] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- ———establish a toll-free hotline to assist and provide workers to become health care professionals serving opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. training to mental health professionals at institutions areas with a shortage of such professionals (see H.R. (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), of higher learning (see H.R. 5385), [25MY] 4799), [9MR] [11MY] ———enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing ———establish a transition program for new veterans, ———invest in innovation through research and devel- public awareness of risks and dangers associated improve disability claims system, reform pensions opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), and medal programs, and modify adjudication of (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see [22FE] mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] H. Res. 1781), [21DE] ———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. ———expand definition of active duty for purposes ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- 4601), [4FE] of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- ———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making Program to include certain National Guard service ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see (see H.R. 5826), [22JY] ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- H.R. 5807), [21JY] ———extend age of eligibility of dependent children store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- ———provide a comprehensive approach to preventing for receipt of transferred educational assistance under ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] ———provide grants to eligible medical schools for H.R. 5737), [14JY] Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniver- constructing, renovating, or improving facilities to ———extend time period for Armed Forces members sary (see H. Con. Res. 329), [16NO] increase the supply of physicians (see H.R. 4875), to transfer educational assistance to a dependent Elementary and Secondary Education Act: modify cer- [17MR] child under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- tain provisions concerning charter schools (see H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security: make emergency pre- sistance Program (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] 6004), [30JY] paredness planning and implementation grants to ———extend time period in which an individual may ———provide for school improvement and profes- local educational agencies in areas under high threat transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 Educational Assist- sional development for teachers, principals, instruc- of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see ance benefits to dependents (see H.R. 6336), [29SE] tional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), H.R. 4898), [21MR] ———improve continuing professional education reim- [5MY] ———strengthen student visa background checks and bursement provided to health professional employees ———provide grants to local educational agencies to improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] ———improve housing stipends for veterans receiving careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice educational assistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans technology (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a pub- Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5303), Employment: assist employers with compensation paid lic awareness campaign noting the link between [13MY] to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. ———improve the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- ing for their further education in mathematics, 5091), [21AP] sistance Program (see H.R. 5933), [29JY] (see H.R. science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. ———create a pilot program to provide grants to cor- 6430), [18NO] 5472), [28MY] rectional facilities to establish a 40-hour work week ———provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of ———award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st curriculum of responsible activities for incarcerated members who die on active duty to educational as- century workplace and increase global competitive- individuals (see H.R. 4458), [13JA] sistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational ness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] ———establish a competitive grant program for State Assistance Program (see H.R. 5443), [27MY] (see ———provide funds to States, local government, and and local law enforcement agencies to carry out H.R. 6372), [29SE] community-based organizations to save and create

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local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion ———require officers and employees of the House National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate of services needed by local communities (see H.R. to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1632), [16SE] (see H. Res. 1603), [30JY] 4812), [10MR] Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for cer- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support Engineering: establish a network of fabrication labora- tain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] tories to foster scientific and engineering skills and children (see H.R. 6327), [29SE] National Drug Facts Week: recognize importance (see to provide a workforce capable of producing world ———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long- H. Res. 1678), [29SE] class manufactured goods (see H.R. 6003), [30JY] term resident alien students (see H.R. 6497), [7DE] National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), [15AP] ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- H. Res. 1097), [23FE] Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining National Environmental Education Act: update, stream- engagement in the education of their children (see those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- line, and modernize (see H.R. 6194), [23SE] H.R. 5211), [5MY] ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Investments: increase funding for individual develop- Res. 1655), [23SE] and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), ment accounts through funds received by eliminating National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see [25MY] the domestic production tax deduction for coal and H. Res. 1638), [20SE] Federal aid prorgams: express that the Pell Grant pro- other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain gram should be a high funding priority (see H.R. [30JY] ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax 5198), [4MY] Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider Federal employees: establish and fund certain training aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with education and training (see H. Res. 1498), [1JY] programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate H.R. 5522), [14JN] and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), (see H. Res. 1611), [14SE] Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see [30JN] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kid- H. Res. 1257), [15AP] Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), ney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), [15JN] Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see [30JY] National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 1706), [29SE] Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see H. Res. 1667), [28SE] Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries H. Res. 1541), [20JY] National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), to promote quality and universal basic education (see Languages: improve foreign language instruction (see [24MR] H.R. 5117), [22AP] H.R. 6036), [30JY] National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Local government: support high-achieving, education- (see H. Res. 1284), [21AP] program and certain trade preference programs and ally disadvantaged elementary school students in National Library Week: support goals and ideals (see amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- high-need local educational agencies (see H.R. H. Res. 1222), [25MR] porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), 5586), [23JN] National objectives: establish a national leadership ini- [13DE] Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), [15JY] tiative to promote and coordinate knowledge utiliza- Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthal- Lock Haven University: anniversary (see H. Res. tion in education to increase student achievement mology: anniversary of EyeCare America program 1198), [18MR] (see H.R. 6563), [21DE] (see H. Res. 1226), [25MR] Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- Geography: include in certain education reform pro- 1072), [4FE] vide for coordination and coherence of, science, posals, provide funding for geography education, and Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) enhance teacher training (see H. Res. 1341), [6MY] H. Res. 1575), [29JY] education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] (see H. Res. 1373), [19MY] GSA: provide for the training of Federal building per- Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. H. Res. 1545), [20JY] buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a re- 1161), [10MR] Mathematics Awareness Month: support goals and 1652), [23SE] covery fund focused on travel and tourism to be ideals (see H. Res. 1263), [15AP] (see H. Res. National Remote Teacher Corps: establish (see H.R. administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in 1270), [16AP] 5399), [25MY] the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), H. Con. Res. 309), [29JY] [2FE] Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- [29JY] National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, Michigan Technological University: anniversary (see H. H. Con. Res. 262), [15AP] recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other Res. 1564), [27JY] Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] Health: expand access to preventive health care serv- contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- Res. 1029), [21JA] National School Lunch Act: promote health and ices that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- wellbeing of schoolchildren in the U.S. through ef- the number of abortions, and improve access to tion specialists and disseminating timely information fective local wellness policies (see H.R. 5090), women’s health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] ———increase awareness of craniofacial anomalies Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. [21AP] (see H. Res. 1418), [28MY] 1253), [14AP] National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. ———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal Res. 1645), [22SE] prevalence in U.S. through education, community (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] National security: create a system to educate, train, programs, culturally competent strategies, research, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and and continue such training of interagency national and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. ideals (see H. Res. 1116), [25FE] security professionals and require senior-level per- Res. 1656), [23SE] NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- sonnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), [29SE] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] [15JN] National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: ideals (see H. Res. 1250), [14AP] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] National Student Leadership Conference (organization): Hebron, KY: commend North Pointe Elementary for National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. anniversary (see H. Res. 1626), [15SE] project to select the firefly as the National Inverte- Res. 1131), [2MR] National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see brate (see H. Res. 1753), [7DE] National Book Festival: tribute (see H. Res. 1646), H. Res. 1312), [29AP] Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- [22SE] National Whole Child Month: designate (see H. Res. ness for certain individuals employed in advanced National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate 1093), [22FE] energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] (see H. Res. 1410), [27MY] Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze ———provide for refinancing of certain private edu- National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of cation loans for primary care physicians (see H.R. Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), those affected by ban on development of tribal lands 6374), [29SE] [26MY] in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] History: establish the History Is Learned From the Liv- National Charter Schools Week: support goals and New Mexico: tribute to Hispanic Education Act (see ing grant program to enable communities to learn ideals (see H. Res. 1149), [9MR] H. Res. 1432), [10JN] about historical events through oral histories by par- National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration ticipants in such events (see H.R. 6561), [21DE] (see H. Res. 1507), [1JY] (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] Homeless Assistance Act: provide education for home- National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground less children and youths (see H.R. 5285), [12MY] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), International Memorial Museum and Educational House Rules: require House officers and employees [21JY] Center (see H.R. 5701), [1JY] to take annual factual training on the Constitution National Computer Science Education Week: designate News media: promote media literacy and youth em- (see H. Res. 1772), [16DE] (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] powerment programs, research impact of depictions

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of girls and women in the media, and establish a dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps ———coordinate reduction in the American Oppor- National Task Force on Girls and Women in the among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), tunity Tax Credit with Federal Pell Grants, to the Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] [29SE] extent such grants are attributable to expenses not NOAA: establish education and watershed programs ———provide training and support for principals to eligible for such credit (see H.R. 6488), [2DE] which advance environmental literacy, including pre- assist in turning around lowest performing schools ———establish lifelong learning accounts to provide paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate (see H.R. 5495), [9JN] an incentive for employees to save for career-related change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), ———raise awareness of school pushout, reform dis- skills development and to promote a competitive consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] ciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper be- workforce (see H.R. 5715), [13JY] North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. havior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning ———exclude from gross income amounts received Res. 1361), [13MY] environments (see H. Res. 1777), [17DE] for services by a student at a work college (see North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for ———recognize school resource officers and their role H.R. 5244), [6MY] efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe ———expand incentives for education (see H.R. and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] (see H. Res. 1554), [22JY] 5078), [20AP] Northern Mariana Islands: establish a program that en- ———require criminal background checks for school ———extend deduction for certain expenses of ele- ables college-bound residents to have greater choices employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] mentary and secondary school teachers and allow among institutions of higher education (see H.R. ———require educational agencies participating in cer- such deduction with respect to home school expenses 4526), [27JA] tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to (see H.R. 6287), [29SE] Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), [12JA] tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] increase limits on small business expensing of cer- NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program ———require public chartering agencies to publish on tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges the Internet the financial expenditures of each charter imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce school authorized or approved by such agency and ———permanently extend the American opportunity scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. receiving Dept. of Education funding (see H.R. tax credit increases made to the Hope Scholarship 4977), [25MR] 5488), [9JN] Credit (see H.R. 6455), [29NO] ———provide grants for research-based reforms in ———support academically-based social studies cur- ———provide a credit for job training by successful master’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- riculum standards for elementary and secondary edu- companies (see H.R. 5420), [26MY] neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes cation public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), ———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see [30JY] income for employer-provided educational assistance H.R. 4968), [25MR] Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the (see H.R. 5600), [24JN] ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- development and construction of science parks to ———provide unemployment benefits during summer dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and promote the clustering of innovation through high vacation for nonprofessional school employees (see math (STEM) education to increase students studying technology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] H.R. 5080), [20AP] toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- ———reduce rate on corporations that make certain [25MR] grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit education contributions (see H.R. 4848), [15MR] ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high organizations to implement research-based tech- (see H.R. 4878), [18MR] schools and colleges to provide instruction in nology curriculum designed for older adults (see ———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] H.R. 5269), [11MY] education loans (see H.R. 4574), [2FE] Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage ———include information on HIV in certain disease Teachers: expand eligibility for Pell grants to certain around North and South America and recognize im- prevention and health promotion services (see H.R. students who are pursuing postbaccalaureate profes- portance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. 4657), [23FE] sional certification or licensing credential required Res. 1519), [14JY] Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), for employment as a teacher (see H.R. 5760), [15JY] Principals: authorize grants to train principals in in- [20AP] ———improve quality (see H.R. 5336), [18MY] structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- Silver Lake College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1142), Telecommunications: provide vouchers for broadband tion of instructional leadership standards into State- [4MR] service to students, increase access to advanced serv- level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a ices for community colleges and head start programs, 5172), [28AP] facility, and enter into agreements relative to edu- and establish discounted electronic books pilot pro- Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to cation programs at the National Zoological Park fa- gram (see H.R. 4619), [9FE] engage in community service and complete economic cility in Front Royal, VA (see H.R. 5717), [13JY] Territories: provide financial assistance to local edu- self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education cational agencies that educate alien children admitted Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] to the U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associ- portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see ated States (see H.R. 4695), [25FE] historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- H. Res. 1058), [2FE] Texas: repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Special education teachers: tribute (see H. Con. Res. from the Education Jobs Fund (see H.R. 6108), consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] 284), [8JN] [14SE] Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal States: develop statistical literacy plans and make Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. funding available for English-language instruction in grants for statistics-related teacher professional de- Res. 1449), [16JN] public schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] velopment and statistics education improvement (see U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- H.R. 6355), [29SE] tives and related Millennium Development Goals, sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: designate (see and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), H. Res. 1260), [15AP] cation, human rights, and global health initiatives [15MR] ———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1353), (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. [12MY] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- 1111), [25FE] Student loans: limit payments to ten percent of discre- ommendations from being used to deny or restrict Richardson, William S.: tribute (see H. Res. 1470), tionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR] health insurance coverage of items or services (see [23JN] ———require additional disclosures and protections for H.R. 4794), [9MR] Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), students and cosigners (see H.R. 5458), [28MY] Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. [11MR] Taxation: allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for 1654), [23SE] San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. Unemployment: provide grants to cities with high un- Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), 5261), [11MY] employment rates to provide job training, public [13AP] ———allow a refundable credit for tuition expenses works, and economic development programs (see Schools: end discrimination based on actual or per- incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer H.R. 4740), [3MR] ceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public in attending public or private elementary or sec- University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), schools (see H.R. 4530), [27JA] ondary school (see H.R. 5060), [15AP] [9MR] ———enhance credit program for charter schools ———allow a tax credit for qualified tuition and re- University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] lated expenses (see H.R. 5286), [12MY] (see H. Res. 1372), [19MY] ———enhance safety of elementary and secondary ———allow an increased credit for tuition and related University of Southern Mississippi: anniversary (see schools (see H.R. 6063), [30JY] expenses of certain individuals age 55 and older H. Res. 1218), [24MR] ———improve measures of adequate yearly progress (see H.R. 5557), [17JN] University of West Alabama: anniversary (see H. Res. and implement sanctions for schools that do not ———allow distributions from 529 plans for the pay- 1054), [2FE] meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] ment of student loans (see H.R. 5030), [15AP] USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals ———improve safety (see H.R. 6362), [29SE] ———consolidate education tax benefits into one cred- and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] ———provide incentives to implement reforms and it against income tax for higher education expenses Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- (see H.R. 6033), [30JY] transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State

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using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. EDWARDS, DONNA F. (a Representative from Mary- programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] 111–458), [25MR] land) Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, Bills and resolutions introduced services furnished to veterans, especially those who Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] [22AP] (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. of funds by corporations engaging in political speech Walters, Ronald W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), Rept. 111–608), [16SE] (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] [29SE] Enhance and Increase the Number of Veterinarians Taxation: make permanent and increase credit for in- Washington State University: anniversary of Honors Trained in Veterinary Public Health: Committee on creasing research activities and increase domestic College (see H. Res. 1163), [11MR] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2999) (H. production activities deduction for property for White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. Rept. 111–634), [28SE] which research and development occurred in the U.S. Con. Res. 320), [28SE] Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee (see H.R. 6201), [23SE] World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Designated Speaker pro tempore Con. Res. 333), [1DE] Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] House of Representatives, [5JA], [22JA], [29JA], Motions National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act [5FE], [9FE], [5MR], [9MR], [12MR], [16AP], Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources [27AP], [3MY], [28JN], [29JN], [19JY], [20SE], ative to health care reform, student loan reform, (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] [21DE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- EGYPT, ARAB REPUBLIC OF cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) Bills and resolutions Economy: invest in innovation through research and (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] Israel: support right to defend itself against terrorists development and improve competitiveness of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools and the Israeli construction of new security fences U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] [13AP] tention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With EHLERS, VERNON J. (a Representative from Michi- NOAA: establish education and watershed programs Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and gan) which advance environmental literacy, including pre- Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce Bills and resolutions introduced paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) highway funding by States on the enactment and [19MR] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Rept. 111–631), [28SE] [4MR] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry motion to recommit, [20MR] ment Act: Committee on House Administration for contributions made in response to earthquake Reports filed (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), [29AP] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee ———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [20SE], (see H. Con. Res. 292), [30JN] (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] [22SE] National Computer Science Education Week: designate Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee Support Goals and Ideals of National Learn To Fly (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. Day: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry 111–489), [20MY] (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 111–477), [7MY] out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and [19MR] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), National Library Week: support goals and ideals (see Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- [22SE] H. Res. 1222), [25MR] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Tribute to American Sail Training Association: Com- Technology: anniversary of laser invention (see H. Res. Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) 1310), [29AP] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111–460), [13AP] EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME AWARENESS Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement MONTH tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] Designate (see H. Res. 1477), [24JN] (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] EDUCATION FOR ALL HANDICAPPED CHIL- EL SALVADOR, REPUBLIC OF Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- DREN ACT Bills and resolutions straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on Bills and resolutions Central America: mourn loss of life and support people Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 329), [16NO] affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. [2MR] EDWARD M. KENNEDY SERVE AMERICA ACT 1462), [22JN] Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- see SERVE AMERICA ACT ELDERLY see SENIOR CITIZENS authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. EDWARDS, CHET (a Representative from Texas) ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), [14JN] Help America Vote Act: make an election administra- ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- Bureau of the Census: rescind certain appropriations tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. and reduce the Federal budget deficit (see H.R. Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other 111–426), [4MR] 6096), [10AU] purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Crime: protect youth from exploitation by adults using States: reimburse for costs incurred in establishing on- Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] line voter registration programs (see H.R. 4449), (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- [13JA] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax cies: making appropriations for military construction ELECTIONS related term(s) FUNDRAISING; POLITICAL Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] CAMPAIGNS; VOTING and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) Endangered species: prohibit treatment of the gray wolf Bills and resolutions (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] as an endangered species or threatened species (see Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, H.R. 6028), [30JY] election and express support for the Belarusian peo- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), [3FE] ple’s desire for democratic government that respects mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. McLennan Community College: tribute to men’s golf human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), 111–692), [21DE] team (see H. Res. 1437), [14JN] [16NO] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Texas A&M University: tribute to men’s and women’s Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid track team (see H. Res. 1450), [17JN] H. Res. 1677), [29SE] Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary Reports filed Business and industry: extend ban on political contribu- Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- tions by certain Government contractors to other for- Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] cies Appropriations for Military Construction and profit recipients of Federal funds and limit contribu- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations tions of employees of such recipients (see H.R. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] 4434), [13JA]

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———require express authorization of a majority of porations in which foreign principals have an owner- ———establish terms and conditions for carrying out shareholders of a public company for certain political ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued [27JA] foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance foreign principals have an ownership interest and [20AP] with the U.S., recognize commitment to the demo- increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating cratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan 4517), [26JA] to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), [22JN] ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Voting: establish requirements for the treatment of ab- Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose sentee ballots in elections for Federal office (see to regulate corporate political campaign spending as shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. H.R. 5794), [20JY] long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the 4523), [26JA] ———establish standards for publication of poll tapes press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5228), ———authorizing regulation of any expenditure in als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries [6MY] connection to an election (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] ———establish standards for the transparent and accu- ———constitutional amendment on congressional ———constitutional amendment permitting Congress rate tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by counts in elections for Federal office (see H.R. elections (see H.J. Res. 84), [13MY] corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. 5229), [6MY] Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- Res. 74), [2FE] ———permit voters to vote for ‘‘None of the Above’’ zens the right to enact and repeal laws by voting ———constitutional amendment prohibiting corpora- in Federal elections and require an additional elec- on legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. tions and labor organizations from using operating tion if ‘‘None of the Above’’ receives the most 69), [21JA] funds for advertisements relative to Federal election votes (see H.R. 4498), [21JA] ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] ———provide for the expedited delivery of of absen- the right to propose amendments to the Constitution ———disclose third-party communications made for tee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), [21JA] or against a candidate and identifying information voters (see H.R. 6009), [30JY] ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens in Internet communications, and apply disclosure re- Motions the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. quirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. House of Representatives: pledge not to assemble 71), [21JA] 4749), [3MR] ‘‘lame-duck’’ session between mid-term elections ———give voters the right, through advisory voter ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate and convening of 112th Congress, [10AU], [23SE] initiative, to propose enactment and repeal of Federal from disbursing committee contributions until the Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent laws in a national election (see H.R. 4499), [21JA] name of the contributor is publicly posted on the Federal contractors from making expenditures, and Dept. of Justice: transmit to the House of Representa- Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] establish additional spending disclosure requirements tives copies of communications on certain rec- ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] ommendations relative to administration appoint- representing countries defined as state sponsors of Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- ments (see H. Res. 1455), [17JN] terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. determination process (H.R. 2499), [29AP] Dept. of the Treasury: require institutions to segregate 5609), [28JN] ———provide for a federally sanctioned self-deter- Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and prohibit ———prohibit corporations from making independent mination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. use of such funds for political expenditures or elec- expenditures or disbursements for electioneering 1305), [29AP] tioneering communications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] communications without prior approval of a majority Reports filed District of Columbia: afford residents who are Federal of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] Consideration of H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy employees the same opportunities for political par- ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1305) ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- (H. Rept. 111–468), [28AP] or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] bursements for electioneering communications (see Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- ———reduce the waiting period for holding special H.R. 4511), [26JA] ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections elections to fill vacancies in the District of Columbia ———prohibit entities from using Federal funds to (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Council (see H.R. 5702), [1JY] contribute to political campaigns or participate in Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] Election Assistance Commission: reimburse States for lobbying activities (see H.R. 4550), [27JA] Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- costs incurred in establishing online voter registration ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on programs (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. FRS: prevent funding from being made available to ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal 111–492), [25MY] corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR] 1468), [23JN] atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- Help America Vote Act: make an election administra- ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to 111–404), [27JA] purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- ———require States to certify that aliens are prohib- ———reduce limit for certain contributions to a can- atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- ited from voting in elections for State or local office didate with respect to an election for Federal office ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- as a condition of receiving funds under such Act (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] ments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. (see H.R. 6492), [2DE] ———reform financing of House of Representatives 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] on date of regularly scheduled Federal general elec- ———reform system of public financing of Presi- Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- tion as sine die and provide for automatic continuing dential elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 5842), ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- [21DE] [22JY] tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human and protect uncompensated Internet activity from Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see 6286), [29SE] Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– H.R. 4647, 4649), [23FE] ———require certain campaign-related communica- 457), [25MR] ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- ELECTRIC CONSUMER RIGHT TO KNOW (E- port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- nizations or political organizations to include a state- KNOW) ACT demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), Bills and resolutions pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. [3FE] Enact (see H.R. 4860), [16MR] 1457), [22JN] ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- ELECTRIC POWER related term(s) POWER RE- Iraq: congratulate people on resolve to vote in par- utive officer or labor organizations to identify their SOURCES liamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), [9MR] president in certain campaign-related communica- Bills and resolutions Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: re- tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] Alaska: require hydroelectric energy generated to be quire authorization of members of a labor organiza- Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- considered as renewable energy for purposes of Fed- tion before such organization may make certain po- determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (see eral programs and standards (see H.R. 5352), litical expenditures (see H.R. 5860), [26JY] H. Res. 1305), [28AP] [20MY] Law enforcement officers: permit State and local offi- States: carry out congressional redistricting in accord- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all cers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), ance with a process under which the public is in- stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. [19JA] formed of proposals and has the opportunity to par- 6403), [15NO] Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and ticipate in their development prior to adoption (see Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- H.R. 4918), [23MR] and extend deadline for commencement of construc-

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tion of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 4451), ———promote development and use of marine and ELECTRONICS [13JA] hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and Bills and resolutions Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain identify and address potential impacts of such tech- Conservation of energy: assess potential of smart elec- policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] tronics to reduce home and office electricity demand tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] ———spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable and incorporate smart electronics into the Energy Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of electricity generation in the U.S. through priority Star Program (see H.R. 5070), [20AP] outdoor lighting (see H.R. 5201), [4MY] interconnection and renewable energy payments (see Crime: require the electronic recording of custodial ———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see H.R. 5883), [27JY] interrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. H.R. 6144), [16SE] Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic 6245), [29SE] Dept. of Defense: carry out a pilot program on collabo- electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and Dept. of Commerce: study and report on access by rative energy security (see H.R. 5230), [6MY] installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see blind consumers to certain electronic devices, estab- Dept. of Energy: carry out a research program to re- H.R. 4597), [4FE] lish minimum nonvisual access standards for such duce manufacturing and construction costs relative Taxation: allow credit for installation of composite, devices, and establish an enforcement office (see to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] recyclable power line poles (see H.R. 5952), [29JY] H.R. 4533), [27JA] ———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate ———encourage deployment of highly efficient com- Foreign trade: prohibit certain exports of electronic two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. bined heat and power property (see H.R. 4751), waste (see H.R. 6252), [29SE] 5164), [28AP] [3MR] National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- ———extend production and investment tax credits, 290), [24JN] gram (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] increase investment tax credit relative to geothermal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- electric power generation equipment, and extend cer- quire motor vehicle safety standards for vehicle elec- gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), tain energy property grants (see H.R. 6121), [14SE] tronics and reauthorize and provide greater trans- [5MY] ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for parency, accountability, and safety authority (see Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal features industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water H.R. 5381), [25MY] of the electric system to the South Utah Valley Elec- reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon Taxation: provide a recovery period for computer-based tric Service District (see H.R. 6271), [29SE] (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] gambling machines (see H.R. 5465), [28MY] Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- ———increase credit for 2- and 3-wheeled electric Reports filed sumers of Federal power marketing administrations highway vehicles (see H.R. 5705), [1JY] Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. ———modify the energy credit for microturbine prop- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), 5964), [29JY] erty (see H.R. 6515), [9DE] [14JY] Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- ———provide a refundable credit against income tax ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] to assist individuals with high residential energy ACT Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] Bills and resolutions power supplies for certain security or life safety ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- Children and youth: provide grants to State educational alarms and surveillance system components from en- ments for electricity generated from renewable re- agencies in order to provide subgrants to eligible ergy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), [28MY] sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] local entities to promote financial education to stu- Federal Power Act: establish a regional transmission ———provide tax incentives for producing electricity dents in the classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] planning process (see H.R. 5515), [10JN] from wasted heat (see H.R. 5977), [29JY] Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– Hazardous substances: reduce mercury emissions from ———provide that solar electric property need not be 12 educational grant programs and the requirements electric utility steam generating units (see H.R. located on the property to which it is generating of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- 5674), [1JY] electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] ———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. Housing: require home inspections conducted for prop- property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] erty with federally related mortgages be conducted ———temporarily increase investment tax credit for 1641), [22SE] ———assure comparability of opportunity for educa- by State-licensed or certified home inspectors and geothermal energy property (see H.R. 5612), [28JN] tionally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5071), include such inspections in settlement statements (see ———treat any business credit attributable to wind, [20AP] H.R. 4854), [16MR] solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- ———award grants to establish, expand, or support Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower ment in solar energy property as refundable to a an existing school-based mentoring program to assist (see H.R. 5922), [29JY] certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas at-risk middle school students with transition to high Western Area Power Administration: provide for notice on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] school (see H.R. 5753), [15JY] regarding certification of certain projects (see H.R. Motor vehicles: establish a program to accelerate, pro- ———create a demonstration project to fund additional 6107), [14SE] vide incentives for, and examine the challenges and secondary school counselors in certain troubled Motions opportunities associated with the deployment of elec- schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- tric drive vehicles (see H.R. 5442), [27MY] [1JY] bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] Power resources: encourage implementation of thermal ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and Reports filed energy infrastructure (see H.R. 5805), [21JY] parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- ———expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop [28MY] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. more nuclear power, and expand renewable elec- ———establish teacher evaluation programs (see H.R. 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] tricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] 6274), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit ———increase energy credit for equipment used to ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) generate electricity by geothermal power and extend payments to eligible local educational agencies with- (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] grants for specified energy property (see H.R. 4424), in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) [12JA] Diseases: provide grants to schools for the development Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) ———promote oil independence by developing a clean of asthma management plans and the purchase of (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural ———protect the bulk-power system and electric infra- H.R. 4836), [12MR] structure critical to the defense of the U.S. from Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities [28MY] structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY PROTECTION ACT tion of instructional leadership standards into State- ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- Bills and resolutions level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] Enact (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] 5172), [28AP] Public utilities: establish uniform national standards for ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT ———award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st the interconnection of certain small power production Bills and resolutions century workplace and increase global competitive- facilities (see H.R. 5082), [20AP] Consumers: protect consumers who have government ness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] ———promote energy independence and self-suffi- benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), [29JA] ———develop State statistical literacy plans and make ciency through net metering by certain small electric ELECTRONIC MESSAGE PRESERVATION ACT grants for statistics-related teacher professional de- energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), [1JY] Reports filed velopment and statistics education improvement (see ———provide electric consumers the right to access Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government H.R. 6355), [29SE] certain electric energy information (see H.R. 4860), Reform (House) (H.R. 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), ———ensure schools have physical education pro- [16MR] (see H.R. 5696), [1JY] [27JA] grams that meet minimum requirements for physical ———provide for an annual electric production cost ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND education (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] report (see H.R. 5423), [27MY] NATIONAL COMMERCE ACT ———establish a national leadership initiative to pro- Renewable energy: extend credits related to the produc- Bills and resolutions mote and coordinate knowledge utilization in edu- tion of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. cation to increase student achievement (see H.R. 5521), [14JN] 290), [24JN] 6563), [21DE]

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———foster community involvement (see H.R. 6356), Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, EMERGENCY MEDIC TRANSITION (EMT) ACT [29SE] or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine Reports filed ———improve teacher quality (see H.R. 5336), (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce [18MY] Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: permanently ex- (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. Rept. 111–608), [16SE] ———include geography in certain education reform tend (see H.R. 4766), [4MR] EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL see HEALTH proposals, provide funding for geography education, Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage CARE PROFESSIONALS and enhance geography teacher training (see H. Res. Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND AC- 1341), [6MY] quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] TIVE LABOR ACT ———modify certain provisions concerning charter ELLSWORTH, BRAD (a Representative from Indiana) Bills and resolutions schools (see H.R. 6004), [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Health: national policy to provide health care and re- ———provide financial assistance to local educational Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit cer- form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see agencies that educate alien children admitted to the tain individuals losing their COBRA continuation H.R. 5073), [20AP] coverage to have access to the high-risk health insur- U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associated EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSA- States (see H.R. 4695), [25FE] ance pool program (see H.R. 5664), [1JY] Taxation: allow a credit for infant formula rebates paid TION CONTINUATION ACT Federal aid programs: provide grants to local edu- Bills and resolutions cational agencies to encourage girls and minorities under WIC (see H.R. 6159), [22SE] ———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer Enact (see H.R. 6419), [17NO] to pursue studies and careers in science, mathe- EMERSON, JO ANN (a Representative from Missouri) matics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 6078), credit (see H.R. 5168), [28AP] ———reduce the employer portion of payroll taxes Bills and resolutions introduced [30JY] Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal in the case of employers who expand payroll (see H.R. 4680), [24FE] (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] funding available for English-language instruction in Taxation: require employers to sign a statement on public schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] EMBASSIES Bills and resolutions tax returns that they do not knowingly employ indi- Schools: enhance credit program for charter schools Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, viduals not authorized to be employed in the U.S. through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- (see H.R. 5306), [13MY] ———improve measures of adequate yearly progress alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- EMP WEAPONS ACCOUNTABILITY ASSESS- and implement sanctions for schools that do not tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. MENT ACT meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] 4457), [13JA] Bills and resolutions ———improve safety (see H.R. 6362), [29SE] Israel: support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem ———provide for school improvement and profes- Enact (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1191), [18MR] sional development for teachers, principals, instruc- EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION PREVENTION EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION EDUCATION tional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), ACT ACT [5MY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5107), [22AP] ———require criminal background checks for school Enact (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT ACT (ERISA) ———require States receiving funds under such Act Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions to establish policies with respect to the auditing of Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Trou- Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and re- charter schools (see H.R. 6204), [23SE] bled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide tirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure [24FE] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] ACT ———establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset Diseases: require group and individual health insurance Bills and resolutions Relief Program assets to assist local governments coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and Enact (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Hold- colorectal cancer (see H.R. 4563), [2FE] ELKHART, IN ings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), [22AP] Insurance: ensure health care coverage value and trans- Bills and resolutions ———make electronic communications of certain parency for dental benefits under group health plans RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients publicly (see H.R. 5000), [13AP] ideals (see H. Res. 1073), [4FE] available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), [26JA] ———ensure transparency and proper operation of ELKO COUNTY, NV ———require institutions to segregate Troubled Asset pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), [6MY] Bills and resolutions Relief Program funds and prohibit use of such funds Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to for political expenditures or electioneering commu- preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the nications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Ne- ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset 6359), [29SE] vada (see H.R. 5416), [26MY] Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. Pensions: allow multiemployer plans to amortize losses ELLISON, KEITH (a Representative from Minnesota) 6225), [28SE] from certain fraudulent investment schemes over a Bills and resolutions introduced GAO: evaluate propriety of assistance provided to Gen- certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] Dept. of HUD: authorize use of subpoenas by Office eral Motors Corp., under the Troubled Asset Relief EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN PRO- of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control in in- Program (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] MOTION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT vestigation of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid Bills and resolutions Reduction Act violations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- Enact (see H.R. 5207), [5MY] ———transform rental assistance properties into prop- gram funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate EMPLOYMENT related term(s) SEXUAL HARASSMENT; erties with long-term, property-based, sustainable amendments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. UNEMPLOYMENT contracts that include flexibility to address certain Res. 1606), [9AU] Bills and resolutions issues (see H.R. 6468), [1DE] ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. Dept. of Transportation: waive, if in the public interest, Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), Res. 1693), [29SE] certain requirements relating to the letting of con- [12JA] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all Troubled Asset Relief Program: require institutions tracts (see H.R. 4874), [17MR] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. with outstanding assistance to disclose such fact to Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan 6403), [15NO] customers (see H.R. 6337), [29SE] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment Motions of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and reduction (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- House of Representatives: print revised edition of the gram funds (H.R. 1586), [25MR], [10AU] tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] House Rules and Manual for the 112th Congress Reports filed ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- (see H. Res. 1720), [17NO] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans Immigration: create an exemption from the presumption Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts that an alien is an immigrant for an alien seeking Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), to enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant to care for Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. [22MR] a relative with a serious health issue (see H.R. 5595), Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- [24JN] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans International Emergency Economic Powers Act: estab- FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts lish certain procedures with respect to blocking prop- Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments erty of charities (see H.R. 6532), [16DE] Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reau- EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES FOR HAITIAN Armed Forces: expand matters covered by thorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS ACT preseparation counseling (see H.R. 5049), [15AP] National School Lunch Act: reduce stigma associated Bills and resolutions ———provide for nonreduction in pay for Federal with unpaid meal fees (see H.R. 5167), [28AP] Enact (see H.R. 4577), [3FE] Government employees that are Coast Guard and

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National Guard reserve members and participating ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations in homeland defense missions (see H.R. 6314), on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] [29SE] [18MR] ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- ———require preseparation counseling for members Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant pro- ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] of Reserve components upon their retirement or sep- gram to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals pur- aration from service (see H.R. 5259), [11MY] 4676), [24FE] suing rehabilitation, education, or training programs Associated Builders and Contractors: anniversary (see ———establish a loan program to assist in locating to receive work-study allowances for outreach serv- H. Con. Res. 287), [14JN] information technology and manufacturing jobs in ices provided through congressional offices (see H.R. Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and re- the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] 4765), [4MR] tirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), ———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustain- ———establish a program to assist military medics [24FE] able fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize and corpsmen in making transitions to civilian physi- Business and industry: allow employers to pay H–2A waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] cian assistant jobs (see H.R. 6339), [29SE] workers the Federal minimum wage or prevailing Dept. of Defense: codify the Military Spouse Career ———establish a transition program for new veterans, wage in a case where the employer pays either wage Advancement Account (MyCAA) program (see H.R. improve disability claims system, reform pensions to U.S. citizens similarly employed (see H.R. 4835), 6369), [29SE] and medal programs, and modify adjudication of [12MR] ———consideration of any unfair competitive advan- mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] ———amend Federal law to encourage the repatriation tage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC– ———establish the VetStar Award Program to recog- of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), [29JY] X military air refueling tanker program (see H.R. nize businesses for contributions to veterans’ em- ———require employees at call centers who initiate 6540), [17DE] ployment (see H.R. 5484), [8JN] or receive telephone calls to disclose physical loca- Dept. of Education: establish a clearinghouse of infor- ———provide for qualifications for vocational reha- tion of such employees (see H.R. 6309), [29SE] mation on best practices for ocean lifeguard training bilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation ———require employers to keep records on non-em- programs (see H.R. 6106), [10AU] employment coordinators (see H.R. 5630), [29JN] ployees who perform labor or services for remunera- ———establish a program for displaced aerospace pro- Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- tion and provide a special penalty for employers fessionals to become certified elementary, secondary, velop a workforce training and education program who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), [22AP] or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- Children and youth: create and encourage the creation [21AP] ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] ———make grants for recruiting, training, and retain- 6142), [15SE] ———examine and improve the child welfare work- ing individuals from underrepresented groups as ele- Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training force (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] mentary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. program and an economic stability program to sta- ———require States to take certain additional steps 5096), [21AP] bilize the workforce and promote economic growth to assist foster children in making the transition to ———provide a grant program to support establish- in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), independent living (see H.R. 6193), [23SE] ment and operation of Teachers Professional Devel- [26JY] Civil Service Reform and Government Reorganization opment Institutes (see H.R. 5556), [17JN] Economy: create jobs by reducing tax and regulatory Commission: establish (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] burdens on businesses, promoting foreign trade, and Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. ———strengthen student achievement and graduation repealing certain health care reform laws (see H.R. 6456), [29NO] rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see 6367), [29SE] from classifying self-employed individuals as em- H.R. 6229), [28SE] ———create jobs through tax relief for small busi- ployees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set effi- nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs ciency standards for small-duct high-velocity air con- repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] ditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports [20JY] 4513), [26JA] (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- Dept. of HHS: develop a strategic plan to retrain dis- ———invest in innovation through research and devel- miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and placed workers to become health care professionals opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- serving areas with a shortage of such professionals (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), [18MY] ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] (see H.R. 4799), [9MR] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associ- opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- ated with the location of housing into affordability (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), tunities Act relative to certain employees covered measures and standards and develop a transportation [11MY] by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- 1530), [15JY] (see H. Res. 1757), [8DE] Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women’s Bureau (see opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans H. Res. 1589), [30JY] (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain ———authorize a national grant program for on-the- H. Res. 1781), [21DE] employees covered by the Congressional Account- job training (see H.R. 6141), [15SE] ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see ———award grants for worker training, technology de- tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- H. Res. 1783), [22DE] velopment, and applied research in the wind energy ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives industry production and energy efficient construction, ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- for owners of commercial and multifamily residential retrofitting, and design industries (see H.R. 4584), store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient [3FE] ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] ———establish a technical school training subsidy pro- the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider infor- gram (see H.R. 5594), [24JN] ———modify period used to calculate certain unem- mation regarding domestic employment before ———establish an Office of Worker’s Compensation ployment rates and encourage development of busi- awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] Programs in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. 5316), ness incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans [13MY] ———stimulate job creation by directing Federal pro- and Armed Forces members to assist with curation ———establish the Work-Life Balance Award (see curement to domestic sources, ensuring enforcement and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H.R. 4855), [16MR] of domestic sourcing requirement, and prohibiting [12MY] ———establish wage theft prevention and community procurement of sweatshop goods (see H.R. 6262), Correctional institutions: establish pilot program for partnership grant program (see H.R. 6268), [29SE] [29SE] training and certification of Federal inmates in the ———establish Youth Corps programs and provide for Education: assist employers with compensation paid culinary arts to be utilized while incarcerated and wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- for future employment and education (see H.R. H.R. 5376), [25MY] ing for their further education in mathematics, 5984), [30JY] ———provide grants to the National Urban League science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), [1JY] 5472), [28MY] home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie ———publish on an Internet website certain informa- ———award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, tion about the number of veterans who are employed century workplace and increase global competitive- that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify by Federal contractors (see H.R. 6103), [10AU] ness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] ———reauthorize grants program to provide men- ———expand eligibility for Pell grants to certain stu- ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home toring, job training and placement, and other transi- dents who are pursuing postbaccalaureate profes- mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac tional services to assist eligible offenders in obtain- sional certification or licensing credential required or insured under the National Housing Act, that the ing and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), for employment as a teacher (see H.R. 5760), [15JY] mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program [24FE] ———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium and ensure safety professional development to superintendents and Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- of deepwater drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. vated violence and create employer liability for neg- [14JN] 5886), [27JY]

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Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide for ———establish employment-based immigrant visa for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified school improvement and professional development alien entrepreneurs who have received significant preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other capital from investors to establish business in the terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. school leaders (see H.R. 5218), [5MY] U.S. (see H.R. 5193), [29AP] 6359), [29SE] ———provide grants to local educational agencies to ———impose new penalties for the knowing unlawful Pensions: allow multiemployer plans to amortize losses encourage girls and minorities to pursue studies and employment of aliens (see H.R. 4627), [22FE] from certain fraudulent investment schemes over a careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] technology (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining Postal Service: ensure reasonable and sustainable work- Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- loads and schedules for supervisory and management Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] employees and clarify laws on consultation and Substances and Worker Health for the contractor ———provide for improved border security and ensure changes or terminations in certain proposals (see employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), that employers participating in the E-verify program H.R. 4895), [20MR] (see H.R. 5004), [13AP] [22SE] are not subject to unjustified penalties (see H.R. Product safety: require businesses to warn employees, FAA: eligibility of veterans for employment (see H.R. 5836), [22JY] consumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of 5862), [26JY] ———reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain any product or service that poses serious danger Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions visa programs (see H.R. 5397), [25MY] to the public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] for direct care workers and improve systems for ———support credible and effective policies which Professional Social Work Month: support goals and collection and reporting of data on the direct care welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and ideals (see H. Res. 1167), [11MR] workforce (see H.R. 5902), [28JY] also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility re- ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), engage in community service and complete economic quirements relative to railroad hours of service em- [21JA] self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] ployees (see H.R. 5944), [29JY] Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt employment Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background in mobile amusement industry from numerical limita- thorize and improve programs and activities (see checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. tion applicable to nonimmigrants (see H.R. 6179), H.R. 5897), [28JY] 5300), [13MY] [22SE] Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (see Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA H. Res. 1463), [22JN] and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), continuation health coverage until coverage is other- Railroads: regulate hours of service for railroad em- [25MY] wise available through an employment-based health ployees (see H.R. 6519), [14DE] Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- to an individual convicted of a felony which oc- [18MY] pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- curred in connection with Government employment IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- or service (see H.R. 4531), [27JA] employment status of individuals for purposes of ———improve teleworking in executive agencies by employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assess- pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent developing telework program that allows employees ments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked [15SE] place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), ———prohibit hiring of additional employees to im- [1JY] SBA: make grants to assist small business concerns consideration (see H. Res. 1509), [13JY] (see H. plement, administer, or enforce health insurance re- located in areas affected by a major disaster and Res. 1721), [17NO] form (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), ———make persons having seriously delinquent tax [20AP] (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- debts ineligible for Federal employment (see H.R. Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit 4735), [3MR] [30JY] organizations to implement research-based tech- ———reduce number of civil service positions within Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation re- nology curriculum designed for older adults (see the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), [20MY] garding requirements for labor organization member- ———temporarily freeze pay of civilian employees ship as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6384), H.R. 5269), [11MY] ———promote labor force participation of older Amer- (see H.R. 5382), [25MY] [29SE] Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: cover services Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: re- icans to increase retirement security, reduce shortage provided to injured workers by physician assistants quire authorization of members of a labor organiza- of experienced workers, maintain economic growth, and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] tion before such organization may make certain po- and improve nation’s fiscal outlook (see H.R. 4591), Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Prgram: pro- litical expenditures (see H.R. 5860), [26JY] [3FE] Senior Community Service Employment Program: ex- vide lump-sum payments to recipients unless the in- Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet pand (see H.R. 4819), [10MR] sured or beneficiary elects otherwise (see H.R. cards and similar devices containing the national Small business: express importance of biotechnology 6175), [22SE] hazard reporting phone number to mine operators firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., Federal-State relations: provide funds to States, local for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), government, and community-based organizations to practices and compliance in order to prevent mine [12MR] save and create local jobs through retention, restora- accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] ———prevent the imposition of new burdensome or tion, or expansion of services needed by local com- National Computer Science Education Week: designate unfair tax collecting requirements on small online munities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance National Full Employment Trust Fund: establish (see ———support and strengthen manufacturing (see H.R. program and certain trade preference programs and H.R. 5204), [4MY] 6055), [30JY] amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- Small Business Act: extend programs (see H.R. 4508), porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers [26JA] [13DE] who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see ———remove preferential trade treatment for certain 97), [23SE] H.R. 4508), [26JA] textile articles (see H.R. 5940), [29JY] National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retire- FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and H. Res. 1545), [20JY] ment age (see H. Res. 1670), [28SE] the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), [16NO] ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] Gulf of Mexico: establish Gulf Coast Conservation National security: create a system to educate, train, ———reward States for engaging individuals with dis- Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and and continue such training of interagency national abilities in work activities (see H.R. 5083), [20AP] restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas security professionals and require senior-level per- Sports: make funds and tax benefits available to assist (see H.R. 5631), [29JN] sonnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), job creation and workforce diversification in the golf House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- [29SE] industry (see H.R. 5878), [27JY] lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assist- Res. 1487), [29JN] Res. 1598), [30JY] ance program and Protection and Advocacy for Housing: facilitate affordable workforce homeowner- Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. ship in, and develop the full-time resident commu- (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] 6200), [23SE] nities of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] NSF: provide grants for research-based reforms in mas- Taxation: allow a credit for equity investments in high Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of ter’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- technology and biotechnology small business con- certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes cerns developing innovative technologies that stimu- in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see late private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] H.R. 4968), [25MR] [15JY] ———continue to prohibit the hiring, recruitment, or OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection ———allow companies to utilize existing alternative referral of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. 5265), Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. [11MY] 6536), [16DE] jobs (see H.R. 4850), [16MR]

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———allow employers a refundable credit for increas- ———provide for the eligibility of older workers for Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands ing employment (see H.R. 4437), [13JA] (see H.R. the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5558), [17JN] Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] 4565), [2FE] (see H.R. 4730), [2MR] ———provide incentives for life sciences research (see ———provide whistleblower and other protections to ———allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax- H.R. 6165), [22SE] certain offshore workers (see H.R. 5749), [15JY] free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist ———provide incentives for small business job cre- ———provide whistleblower protections to certain them in providing for new equipment and facilities ation (see H.R. 5486), [9JN] workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), [30JY] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- H.R. 5851), [26JY] ———allow the work opportunity credit to small busi- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and ———provide whistleblower protections to certain nesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] ———close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Women: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-in- [20JY] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and come women through increased participation in high- ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), [11MR] sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage [22MR] Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. ———provide incentives for small business job cre- ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] 5893), [28JY] ation (H.R. 5486), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, [14JN] H. Res. 1167), [11MR] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- ———provide individuals a deduction for commuting Messages sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage expenses (see H.R. 4964), [25MR] Alternative Pay Plan for Locality Pay Increases for companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), ———provide unemployment benefits during summer Civilian Federal Employees: President Obama, consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] vacation for nonprofessional school employees (see [30NO] ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see H.R. 5080), [20AP] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: H.R. 6181), [22SE] ———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for President Obama, [2FE] ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- employers who expand payroll in high unemploy- Motions quirements of employer-established individual retire- ment areas and make permanent research and devel- Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] opment credit, bonus depreciation, and increased ex- disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and ———establish lifelong learning accounts to provide pensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), [25MR] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- an incentive for employees to save for career-related ———reduce rate on corporations that make certain tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] skills development and to promote a competitive education contributions (see H.R. 4878), [18MR] Economy: invest in innovation through research and workforce (see H.R. 5715), [13JY] ———reduce the employer portion of payroll taxes development and improve competitiveness of the ———establish temporary work opportunity credit to in the case of employers who expand payroll (see U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- encourage small businesses to hire certain unem- H.R. 4680), [24FE] tention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] ployed individuals (see H.R. 4620), [9FE] ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive ———exclude from gross income amounts received quirements for certain payments to corporations or agencies by developing telework program that allows for services by a student at a work college (see for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours H.R. 5244), [6MY] companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. ———expand personal and retirement savings by al- 5982), [30JY] 1722), [14JY], [18NO] lowing employees not covered by qualified retire- ———require employers to sign a statement on tax Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- ment plans to save for retirement through automatic returns that they do not knowingly employ individ- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), uals not authorized to be employed in the U.S. (see provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- [10AU] H.R. 5306), [13MY] tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] ———extend exemption from employer Social Secu- ———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement ———provide incentives for small business job cre- rity taxes relative to previously unemployed individ- arrangements as qualified transportation fringe bene- ation (H.R. 5486), [15JN] uals and credit for the retention of such individuals fits (see H.R. 5129), [22AP] ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same quirements for certain payments to corporations or ———extend the work opportunity credit for employ- as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage ers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), financed income derived from real property and in- companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), [25MY] crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions [30JY] ———improve operation of employee stock ownership (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- plans (see H.R. 5207), [5MY] Unemployment: extend emergency unemployment com- ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] ———increase work opportunity tax credit for hiring pensation (see H.R. 4707), [25FE] Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to veterans (see H.R. 4443), [13JA] ———modify threshold rates that must be met by certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry ———make employers of spouses of military per- a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth- (H.R. 5851), [30JY] sonnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see tier emergency unemployment compensation (see Reports filed H.R. 4764), [4MR] H.R. 6340), [29SE] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee ———modify the dependent care tax credit and extend ———provide additional emergency unemployment on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) and increase the additional standard deduction for compensation (see H.R. 5618), [28JN] (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] State and local real property taxes (see H.R. 5075), 5647), [30JN] (see H.R. 6091), [10AU] (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement [20AP] 6419), [17NO] (see H.R. 6556), [17DE] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts ———provide additional emergency unemployment (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (see H. Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] Res. 1495), [30JN] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1509) ———provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ (H. Rept. 111–535), [13JY] for certain employers (see H.R. 4585), [3FE] and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- ———provide an exemption for employer payroll pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, taxes relative to employment of new hires and a ———provide grants to cities with high unemployment Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- credit for retaining employees (see H.R. 4777), rates to provide job training, public works, and eco- tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. [4MR] nomic development programs (see H.R. 4740), 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- [3MR] Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), [29JN] (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] ———establish a pilot program to encourage employ- Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- ———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross ment of veterans in energy-related positions (see mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. income for employer-provided educational assistance H.R. 4592), [3FE] 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] (see H.R. 5600), [24JN] ———improve employment, training, and placement Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- ———provide for identification of corporate tax haven services furnished to veterans, especially those who authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. countries and increased penalties for tax evasion served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs over- [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax seas (see H.R. 5622), [29JN] ———improve the Federal contracting process relative Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———provide for reporting and disclosure by State to veterans (see H.R. 6022), [30JY] 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] and local public employee retirement pension plans Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency (see H.R. 6484), [2DE] notifying Government officials of violations of Oil Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on

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Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), END TAX UNCERTAINTY ACT Government regulations: improve information to con- [30JN] Bills and resolutions sumers of Federal power marketing administrations Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American Enact (see H.R. 6522), [15DE] about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS ACT 5964), [29JY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– Reports filed ENDANGERED SPECIES COMPLIANCE AND 577), [28JY] Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) TRANSPARENCY ACT Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111–449), [22MR] Bills and resolutions ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- ENDANGERED FISH RECOVERY PROGRAMS IM- Enact (see H.R. 5964), [29JY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. PROVEMENT ACT ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR SCREENING EN- 111–426), [4MR] Reports filed HANCEMENT ACT Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Bills and resolutions America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- (H.R. 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] Enact (see H.R. 5210), [5MY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. ENDANGERED SPECIES ENERGY see POWER RESOURCES; RENEWABLE EN- 111–692), [21DE] Bills and resolutions ERGY Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Animals: prohibit treatment of the gray wolf as an ENERGY CONSERVATION AND PRODUCTION Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. ACT Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary 6028), [30JY] Bills and resolutions Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———provide that inclusion of the gray wolf, or any Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] distinct population segment of gray wolf, in Utah impediments to carrying out certain weatherization Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, on any list of endangered species or threatened spe- programs (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee cies shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 6486), on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– [2DE] ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS 522), [1JY] ———provide that the inclusion of the gray wolf on COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and lists of endangered and threatened species under the Bills and resolutions Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker and Historic Preservation Activities: Committee on (see H.R. 6485), [2DE] Health: establish for the contractor employee com- Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- pensation program (see H.R. 6189), [22SE] 5282) (H. Rept. 111–589), [14SE] cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on Res. 1420), [28MY] Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the ———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered spe- (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment cies at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1180), [12MR] Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] Dept. of Commerce: conduct an aerial assessment of refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Qualifications for Vocational sea turtle populations in U.S. waters (see H.R. 5155), 1744), [1DE] Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Rehabilita- [27AP] ENERGY JOBS FOR VETERANS ACT tion Employment Coordinators: Committee on Vet- Dept. of the Interior: require notice of receipt of Outer Bills and resolutions erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5630) (H. Rept. 111– Continental Shelf oil exploration, development, and Enact (see H.R. 4592), [3FE] 627), [28SE] production plans, and ensure such plans comply with Reports filed Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- environmental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Endangered Species Act: delist the polar bear as a (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), [22MR] (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] threatened species (see H.R. 5379), [25MY] ENERGY POLICY ACT Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ ———improve information to consumers of Federal Bills and resolutions Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), power marketing administrations about the costs as- Dept. of Energy: carry out a research program to re- [22MR] sociated with compliance (see H.R. 5964), [29JY] duce manufacturing and construction costs relative Federal agencies and departments: enable certain Fed- Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope to nuclear reactors (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] eral agencies to rescue and relocate species threat- Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) ———carry out initiatives to advance innovation in ened by reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear energy manmade flood control levees (see H.R. 5531), Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education systems more competitive, and increase efficiency [15JN] and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), and safety of civilian nuclear power (see H.R. 5866), Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- [29JY] [27JY] servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- National Guard Employment Protection Act: Com- ———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1879) (H. two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see Rept. 111–450), [22MR] 5164), [28AP] H. Res. 1390), [25MY] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- ———create the right business environment for dou- Tigers: support international tiger conservation efforts sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on bling production of clean nuclear energy and other and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Rus- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for sia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] [29JN] Reports filed clean energy research and development (see H.R. Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: 4741), [3MR] mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Ecology and environment: clarify policies relative to (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] ownership of pore space (see H.R. 6077), [30JY] Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: EPA: reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] Natural gas: promote domestic research and develop- Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Oversight ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT ment, [15AP] and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. Bills and resolutions ———repeal certain provisions relative to exportation Rept. 111–474), [4MY] Animals: delist the polar bear as a threatened species or importation (see H.R. 4922), [24MR] Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement (see H.R. 5379), [25MY] Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- EMPORIA, KS struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] Bills and resolutions control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] Pipelines: authorize loan guarantees for projects to con- Emporia State University: tribute to women’s basket- ———prohibit treatment of the gray wolf as an endan- struct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 4674), ball team (see H. Res. 1292), [22AP] gered species or threatened species (see H.R. 6028), [24FE] EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY [30JY] Reports filed Bills and resolutions ———provide that inclusion of the gray wolf, or any Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act: Com- Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team (see H. distinct population segment of gray wolf, in Utah mittee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. Res. 1292), [22AP] on any list of endangered species or threatened spe- 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] EMPOWERING PATIENTS FIRST ACT cies shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 6486), ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions [2DE] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3400): pass (see H.R. 4910), [22MR] ———provide that the inclusion of the gray wolf on Conservation of energy: exclude external power sup- END POLITICAL KICKBACKS ACT lists of endangered and threatened species under the plies for certain security or life safety alarms and Bills and resolutions Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect surveillance system components from energy effi- Enact (see H.R. 4434), [13JA] (see H.R. 6485), [2DE] ciency standards (see H.R. 5470), [28MY]

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———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see Floods: provide reimbursement for certain services re- the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.R. 6144), [16SE] lating to an approved letter of flood map amendment H.J. Res. 77), [2MR] ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York) (see H.R. 5722), [13JY] ———disapprove rule relative to national emission Bills and resolutions introduced Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Port- Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award ness for certain individuals employed in advanced land cement manufacturing industry and standards grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. energy costs and increase resilience to improve secu- NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- Res. 100), [29NO] rity (see H.R. 6553), [17DE] matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), ———prohibit funding to be used to implement or Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis [15JN] enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. ———congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] 1155), [10MR] and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- ———establish research advisory committee and pro- Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] vide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] ———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- H. Res. 1097), [23FE] certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or [24MR] Appropriations: making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), [15JY] handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), [30JY] [2FE] Chemicals: establish a program that tests chemicals Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program found in drinking water to determine whether they value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges are endocrine disruptors and the extent of their abil- Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce ity to interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 6437), [18NO] scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. 5210), [5MY] Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian 4977), [25MR] Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of ———anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, ———provide grants for research-based reforms in ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists master’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- [29SE] (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons respon- preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- sible for an oil spill if such person commits certain H.R. 4968), [25MR] tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] additional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- Conservation of energy: assess potential of smart elec- ———provide relief to certain married couples ineli- dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and tronics to reduce home and office electricity demand gible for first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. math (STEM) education to increase students studying and incorporate smart electronics into the Energy 4701), [25FE] toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), Star Program (see H.R. 5070), [20AP] Designated Speaker pro tempore [25MR] House of Representatives, [3DE] Dairy industry: finalize proposed rule to amend spill Technology: anniversary of laser invention (see H. Res. prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor ENGINEERING related term(s) MATHEMATICS 1310), [29AP] and streamline requirements (see H.R. 5426), Bills and resolutions USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals Business and industry: establish a network of fabrica- [27MY] and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal tion laboratories to foster scientific and engineering Motions skills and to provide a workforce capable of pro- Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- Economy: invest in innovation through research and ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] ducing world class manufactured goods (see H.R. development and improve competitiveness of the 6003), [30JY] Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] bate Program (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] Dept. of Education: award grants to State educational Reports filed agencies for activities designed to integrate engineer- ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), ing education into K–12 curriculum and to measure on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) efficacy of engineering education (see H.R. 4709), [5MY] (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] Dept. of the Interior: require offshore rigs to install [25FE] Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engi- acoustic control systems and improve oil spill re- authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. sponse and removal technologies and methods (see neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] ity for negligence when providing volunteer services H.R. 5313), [13MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: or equipment in response to a declared emergency America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. H.R. 6087), [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), [29SE] Economy: invest in innovation through research and 111–692), [21DE] development and improve competitiveness of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and ENGLAND see UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil AND NORTHERN IRELAND [18MY] spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. ———invest in innovation through research and devel- ENHANCING SMALL BUSINESS RESEARCH AND 6119), [14SE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. INNOVATION ACT ———reaffirm U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see H.R. (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), Bills and resolutions 5088), [21AP] [11MY] Enact (H.R. 2965): consideration of Senate amendment ———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. ———invest in innovation through research and devel- (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] 4715), consideration (see H. Res. 1248), [14AP] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. Motions Government regulations: exempt regulation of green- (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see Enact (H.R. 2965), [15DE] house gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Reports filed 4572), [2FE] Education: express that adding art and design into Fed- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Pro- ———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or eral programs that target science, technology, engi- visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) fishing tackle based on material composition (see neering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages (H. Rept. 111–681), [15DE] H.R. 6284), [29SE] innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), ENSURING AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACT Motor vehicles: publish list of vehicles that satisfy [29SE] Bills and resolutions requirements for certification as a low emission and ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- Enact (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] energy-efficient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), [27MY] vide for coordination and coherence of, science, ENSURING WORKER SAFETY ACT New Jersey: commend construction of the New technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Bills and resolutions Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 4864), [16MR] efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] grants to local educational agencies to encourage Bills and resolutions New York: carry out activities for the restoration, con- girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and servation, and management of Onondaga Lake (see in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), [29SE] (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, Employment: assist employers with compensation paid chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] ing for their further education in mathematics, Bills and resolutions Public works: making supplemental appropriations for science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. Air pollution: disapprove rule relative to endangerment investments in clean water projects and transpor- 5472), [28MY] findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY]

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Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development EQUATORIAL GUINEA, REPUBLIC OF for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see funds to States that carry out public takings for Messages H. Res. 1274), [20AP] private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit for in- Refuse disposal: eliminate authority to deny or restrict oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- creasing employment (see H.R. 4437), [13JA] the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material dent Obama, [12JA] ———provide incentives for used oil re-refining (see disposal site (see H.R. 5992), [30JY] EQUITY IN EXCELLENCE ACT H.R. 6328), [29SE] Renewable fuel standard: facilitate implementation (see Bills and resolutions Motions H.R. 5778), [20JY] Enact (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Roads and highways: establish minimum standards for agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] engineered glass beads used in reflective markings EQUITY IN SOCIAL SECURITY ACT Bills and resolutions ETHICS see MORALITY AND ETHICS; POLITICAL ETH- (see H.R. 5245), [6MY] ICS Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA Enact (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] E-RATE 2.0 ACT ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain dis- Federal agencies and departments: improve access to Enact (see H.R. 4619), [9FE] charges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. information in the legislative and executive branches 5301), [13MY] ERITREA, STATE OF of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR] Small business: temporarily prohibit from issuing regu- Bills and resolutions ETHNIC GROUPS related term(s) MINORITIES lations that result in increased costs for small busi- Foreign policy: recognize destructive role of the Gov- Bills and resolutions nesses (see H.R. 6333), [29SE] ernment and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism Afghanistan: undermine the Taliban and their allies States: delay implementation of certain final rules in (see H. Res. 1708), [29SE] through recognition of ethnic diversity and support States until accreditation classes are held in the ERLINDER, PETER of a decentralized Federal political system that shifts States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), [29AP] Bills and resolutions more power to regions and localities (see H. Res. Water: allow small public water systems to request Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- exemption from national primary drinking water re- 1769), [15DE] yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] ESCALANTE, JAIME A. amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- ———assist municipalities experiencing significant Bills and resolutions guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of hardships raising revenue to finance projects and Tribute (see H. Res. 1265), [15AP] immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] activities for construction of wastewater treatment ESEA FISCAL FAIRNESS ACT Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] ———increase assistance for States, water systems, Enact (see H.R. 5071), [20AP] Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe ESHOO, ANNA G. (a Representative from California) people as full and equal citizens and lift all restric- drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and Appointments tions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecu- strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] tion throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] Bills and resolutions introduced [29SE] ———make additional capitalization grants to State Dept. of the Treasury: establish a fund from the sale Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and water pollution control revolving funds that adopt of Troubled Asset Relief Program assets to assist ideals (see H. Res. 1369), [18MY] Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] local governments recoup losses incurred from Leh- behalf of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, ———make grants for the improvement of storm water man Brothers Holdings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- 5125), [22AP] women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance Motions Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [30JY] Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- 4570), [2FE] Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emer- bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] Cuban Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1774), [16DE] Reports filed gency communications systems through use of 911 Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee services and support construction and operation of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see whether they should be posthumously awarded the Rept. 111–524), [1JY] H.R. 4829), [11MR] Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- Water: reduce lead in drinking water (see H.R. 5289), Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program [12MY] in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ESKIMOS see NATIVE AMERICANS nities the information and skills needed to reduce 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] ESMERALDA COUNTY, NV teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act: Com- Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: improve Edward Byrne Memorial Jus- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. Nevada: convey certain public land in and around his- tice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to re- 111–463), [14AP] toric mining townsites (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] duce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH justice system (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] Bills and resolutions invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1343), [11MY] enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on ESPIONAGE related term(s) CRIME Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to di- Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. Bills and resolutions agnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- Rept. 111–396), [13JA] Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] served populations and men with a family history From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- Res. 1592), [30JY] (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1691), [29SE] Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- ESTONIA, REPUBLIC OF resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks Bills and resolutions aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] Res. 267), [26AP] EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMIS- [30JN] ETHERIDGE, BOB (a Representative from North Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. SION Carolina) Bills and resolutions 1171), [11MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. (see H. Res. 1705), [29SE] eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Res. 1693), [29SE] Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), [22JA] [4MR] Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), Motions significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pitts- [15JY] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related boro, NC, and express condolences for the fire dam- Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] age sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), 5748), [15JY] EQUAL JUSTICE FOR OUR MILITARY ACT [18MY] Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Reports filed ———honor historic and community significance of Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. the Chatham County Courthouse and express condo- Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. 569) (H. Rept. 111–547), [15JY] lences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro Res. 1370), [18MY]

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National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness EVANS, BILL Coast Guard, (EC5331, EC5332, EC5333, EC5334, Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), Bills and resolutions EC5335, EC5336, EC5337, EC5338, EC5339, [26MY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] EC5340, EC5341, EC5342, EC5343, EC5344, National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance EVANS, FRANK (a former Representative from Colo- EC5345, EC5346, EC5347, EC5348, EC5349, (see H. Res. 1395), [25MY] rado) EC5350, EC5351, EC5352, EC5353, EC5354, New Mexico: tribute to Hispanic Education Act (see Bills and resolutions relative to EC5355, EC5356, EC5357, EC5358, EC5359, H. Res. 1432), [10JN] Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see EC5360, EC5361, EC5362, EC5363, EC5364, Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and H.R. 5706), [1JY] EC5365, EC5366, EC5367, EC5368, EC5369, ideals (see H. Res. 1352), [12MY] Reports filed EC5370, EC5371, EC5372, EC5373, EC5374, Vietnam: recognize significance of Vietnamese boat Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee EC5375, EC5376, EC5377, EC5378, EC5379, people and the Vietnamese-American community, on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. EC5380, EC5381, EC5382, EC5383, EC5384) and commend organizations that facilitated resettle- 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] [12JA], (EC5465, EC5466, EC5467, EC5468, ment and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society EVANSTON, IL EC5469, EC5470, EC5471, EC5472, EC5473, (see H. Res. 1331), [5MY] Bills and resolutions EC5474, EC5475, EC5476, EC5477, EC5478, Reports filed Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg EC5479, EC5480, EC5481, EC5482, EC5483, Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), [12JA] EC5484) [13JA], (EC5545, EC5546, EC5547, ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), EC5548, EC5550, EC5551, EC5552, EC5553, [13DE] EVANSVILLE, IN Bills and resolutions EC5554, EC5555, EC5556, EC5557, EC5558, EUREKA, CA Old National Bank: anniversary (see H. Res. 1201), EC5559, EC5560, EC5561, EC5562, EC5563, Bills and resolutions EC5564, EC5565, EC5566, EC5567, EC5568, [19MR] Sam Sacco Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. EC5569, EC5570, EC5571, EC5572, EC5573, 6387), [29SE] EVENT DATA RECORDER ENHANCEMENT ACT EC5574, EC]5549, EC5575, EC5576, EC5577, EUROPE Bills and resolutions EC5578, EC5579, EC5580, EC5581, EC5582, Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5169), [28AP] EC5583, EC5584, EC5585, EC5586, EC5587, Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Ar- EVERETT, WA EC5588, EC5589, EC5590, EC5591, EC5592, mored Division during World War II (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions EC5593, EC5594, EC5595, EC5596, EC5597, 1483), [28JN] Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. EC5598, EC5599, EC5600, EC5601, EC5602, Balkan region: authorize assistance to promote counter- 1546), [21JY] EC5603, EC5604, EC5605) [19JA], (EC5615, extremism efforts (see H.R. 4728), [2MR] EVERS, MEDGAR EC5616, EC5617, EC5618, EC5619, EC5620, Congressional Commission on the European Union: es- Bills and resolutions EC5621, EC5622, EC5623, EC5624, EC5625, tablish (see H. Con. Res. 322), [29SE] Civil rights: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate EC5626, EC5627, EC5628, EC5629, EC5630, European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see EC5631, EC5632, EC5633, EC5634, EC5635, to be used to provide financing until member states H. Res. 1022), [20JA] EC5636, EC5637, EC5638, EC5639, EC5640, comply with economic requirements of membership Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study EC5641, EC5642, EC5643, EC5644, EC5645, (see H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (see EC5646, EC5647, EC5648, EC5649, EC5650, ———recognize importance of transatlantic relations H.R. 6405), [15NO] EC5651) [20JA], (EC5652, EC5653, EC5654, and dialogue between Congress and the European EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS EC5655, EC5656, EC5657, EC5658, EC5659, Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] Transmittals EC5660, EC5661, EC5662, EC5663, EC5664, ———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, (EC6116) EC5665, EC5666, EC5667, EC5668, EC5669, be used to provide financing for any member state [22FE], (EC7102) [20AP], (EC7787, EC7788) [8JN], EC5670, EC5671, EC5672, EC5673, EC5674, (see H.R. 5299), [13MY] (EC8998, EC8999) [14SE], (EC10120) [15NO] EC5675, EC5676, EC5677, EC5678, EC5679, NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic AID, (EC5271, EC5272, EC5273, EC5306) [12JA], EC5680, EC5686) [21JA], (EC5699, EC5700, security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- (EC5819) [27JA], (EC6107) [22FE], (EC6171) EC5701, EC5702, EC5703, EC5704, EC5705, laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), [23FE], (EC6310) [26FE], (EC6364) [3MR], EC5706, EC5707, EC5708, EC5710, EC5711, [18MY] (EC6566) [12MR], (EC7446) [12MY], (EC7724) EC5712, EC5713, EC5714, EC5715, EC5716, Racial relations: recognize persons of African descent [28MY], (EC7923) [16JN], (EC8232) [1JY], EC5717, EC5718, EC5719, EC5720, EC5721, (see H. Res. 1592), [30JY] (EC8465) [21JY], (EC9361) [14SE], (EC9708, EC5722, EC5723, EC5724, EC5725, EC5726, Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the EC9709) [28SE], (EC9975, EC10007, EC10008, EC5727, EC5728, EC5729, EC5730, EC5731) U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, EC10009, EC10010) [15NO], (EC10413) [18NO], [22JA], (EC5778, EC5779, EC5780, EC5781) and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (EC10482, EC10483, EC10484, EC10485, EC10486, [26JA], (EC5913) [2FE], (EC6304) [26FE], (see H. Con. Res. 291), [29JN] EC10487) [30NO], (EC10910) [15DE] (EC6426, EC6427, EC6428, EC6429, EC6430, World War II: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge American Academy of Arts and Letters, (EC10121) EC6431) [4MR], (EC6436, EC6437, EC6438, (see H. Res. 1005), [12JA] [15NO] EC6439, EC6440) [5MR], (EC6446) [9MR], Messages National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: American Battle Monuments Commission, (EC5856) (EC7278, EC7282) [29AP], (EC7321, EC7322, President Obama, [8JN] [29JA], (EC6108) [22FE], (EC7912) [16JN] EC7323, EC7324, EC7325, EC7326, EC7327, Reports filed American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., (EC10491) [30NO] EC7328, EC7329, EC7330) [4MY], (EC7373, Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- American Legion, (EC6506) [10MR], (EC8330) [14JY] EC7374, EC7375, EC7376, EC7377, EC7378, ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), Amtrak, (EC6581) [12MR], (EC7103) [20AP], EC7379, EC7380, EC7381) [6MY], (EC7403) [13DE] (EC7253) [28AP] [7MY], (EC7963, EC7964, EC7965, EC7966, EUROPEAN BAILOUT PROTECTION ACT Appalachian Regional Commission, (EC8159) [29JN], EC7967, EC7971, EC7972, EC7973) [17JN], Bills and resolutions (EC10881) [14DE] (EC8017, EC8018, EC8019, EC8020) [22JN], Enact (see H.R. 5299), [13MY] Architect of the Capitol, (EC10686) [7DE] (EC8042, EC8043, EC8044, EC8045, EC8046, EUROPEAN UNION Asia Foundation, (EC8189) [30JN] EC8047, EC8048, EC8049, EC8050, EC8051, Bills and resolutions BLM, (EC5319) [12JA] EC8053) [23JN], (EC8084, EC8096) [24JN], Congressional Commission on the European Union: es- Broadcasting Board of Governors, (EC8190) [30JN], (EC8475) [21JY], (EC8506, EC8507, EC8508, tablish (see H. Con. Res. 322), [29SE] (EC10633) [3DE] EC8509, EC8510, EC8511, EC8512, EC8513, Foreign aid: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be Bureau of the Census, (EC6324) [2MR] EC8514, EC8515, EC8516, EC8517, EC8518, used to provide financing until member states com- CBO, (EC7334) [4MY], (EC8457) [21JY] EC8519, EC8520, EC8521, EC8522, EC8523) ply with economic requirements of membership (see Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, (EC6847) [22JY], (EC8614, EC8615, EC8616, EC8617, H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] [13AP], (EC7341) [5MY], (EC7526) [18MY], EC8618, EC8619, EC8620, EC8621, EC8622, ———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to (EC7693) [27MY], (EC7744) [8JN], (EC7826, EC8623, EC8624, EC8625, EC8626, EC8627, be used to provide financing for any member state EC7848) [9JN], (EC7918) [16JN], (EC8410) [19JY], EC8628, EC8629) [28JY], (EC8640, EC8641, (see H.R. 5299), [13MY] (EC8669, EC8670, EC8671) [30JY], (EC8679, EC8642, EC8643, EC8644, EC8645, EC8646, General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia EC8715) [9AU], (EC8846, EC9370) [14SE], EC8647, EC8648, EC8649, EC8650, EC8651) and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- (EC9753) [28SE], (EC10321) [15NO], (EC10412, [29JY], (EC8664, EC8665, EC8666, EC8667) sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] EC10414, EC10415, EC10416, EC10417, EC10418) [30JY], (EC8719, EC8720, EC8721, EC8722, International relations: recognize importance of trans- [18NO], (EC10818, EC10855) [13DE] EC8723) [10AU], (EC9012, EC9013, EC9014, atlantic relations and dialogue between Congress and CFTC, (EC6392, EC6393, EC6394) [4MR], (EC8933) EC9015, EC9016, EC9017, EC9018, EC9019, the European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] [14SE], (EC9779, EC9780) [15NO] EC9020, EC9021, EC9022, EC9023, EC9024, Serbia: commend application for European Union Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, EC9025, EC9026, EC9027, EC9028, EC9032, membership and recognize efforts to integrate into (EC5820) [27JA], (EC6323) [2MR], (EC8932) EC9033, EC9034, EC9035, EC9036, EC9037, Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), [14SE], (EC10772) [9DE] EC9038, EC9039, EC9040, EC9041, EC9042, [27MY] CIA, (EC6730) [22MR] EC9043, EC9044, EC9045, EC9046, EC9047,

3187 INDEX EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC9048, EC9049, EC9050, EC9051, EC9052, EC9636, EC9637, EC9638, EC9639, EC9640, EC9978, EC9979, EC9980, EC9981, EC9982, EC9053, EC9054, EC9055, EC9056, EC9057, EC9641, EC9642, EC9643, EC9644, EC9645, EC9983, EC9984, EC9985) [15NO], (EC10339, EC9058, EC9059, EC9060, EC9061, EC9062, EC9646, EC9647, EC9648, EC9649, EC9650, EC10340, EC10341, EC10342, EC10343, EC10344, EC9063, EC9064, EC9065, EC9066, EC9067, EC9651, EC9652, EC9653, EC9654, EC9655, EC10345, EC10346, EC10347, EC10348) [17NO], EC9068, EC9069, EC9070, EC9071, EC9072, EC9656, EC9657, EC9658, EC9659, EC9660, (EC10433, EC10434, EC10435, EC10436, EC10437) EC9073, EC9074, EC9075, EC9076, EC9077, EC9661, EC9662) [24SE], (EC10135, EC10136, [29NO], (EC10678, EC10679, EC10680, EC10681, EC9078, EC9079, EC9080, EC9081, EC9082, EC10137, EC10138, EC10139, EC10140, EC10141, EC10682) [7DE], (EC10908) [15DE], (EC11208, EC9083, EC9084, EC9085, EC9086, EC9087, EC10142, EC10143, EC10144, EC10145, EC10146, EC11209, EC11210, EC11211, EC11212, EC11213) EC9088, EC9089, EC9090, EC9091, EC9092, EC10147, EC10148, EC10149, EC10150, EC10151, [22DE] EC9093, EC9094, EC9095, EC9096, EC9097, EC10152, EC10153) [15NO], (EC10384, EC10385) Delta Regional Authority, (EC8717) [10AU] EC9098, EC9099, EC9100, EC9101, EC9102, [17NO], (EC10407, EC10408, EC10409, EC10410, Dept. of Agriculture, (EC5199, EC5200, EC5201, EC9103, EC9104, EC9105, EC9106, EC9107, EC10411) [18NO], (EC10459, EC10460, EC10461, EC5202, EC5203, EC5204, EC5205, EC5206, EC9108, EC9109, EC9110, EC9111, EC9112, EC10462, EC10463, EC10464, EC10465, EC10466) EC5207, EC5208, EC5209, EC5278) [12JA], EC9113, EC9114, EC9115, EC9116, EC9117, [29NO], (EC10573, EC10574, EC10575, EC10576, (EC5688, EC5689, EC5690) [22JA], (EC5748, EC9118, EC9119, EC9120, EC9121, EC9122, EC10577, EC10578, EC10579, EC10580, EC10581) EC5749, EC5750, EC5770) [26JA], (EC5872, EC9123, EC9124, EC9125, EC9126, EC9127, [1DE], (EC10624) [2DE], (EC10979, EC10980, EC5873, EC5874, EC5875) [2FE], (EC5934, EC5935) [3FE], (EC6008) [4FE], (EC6129) [23FE], EC9128, EC9129, EC9130, EC9131, EC9132, EC10981, EC10982, EC10983, EC10984, EC10985, (EC6230) [25FE], (EC6275, EC6276, EC6277) EC9133, EC9134, EC9135, EC9136, EC9137, EC10986, EC10987, EC10988, EC10989, EC10990) [26FE], (EC6350) [2MR], (EC6395, EC6399, EC9138, EC9139, EC9140, EC9141, EC9142, [16DE], (EC11135, EC11136, EC11137, EC11138, EC6400) [4MR], (EC6477) [10MR], (EC6508, EC9143, EC9144, EC9145, EC9146, EC9147, EC11139, EC11140, EC11141, EC11142, EC11143, EC6509) [11MR], (EC6549) [12MR], (EC6611, EC9148, EC9149, EC9150, EC9151, EC9152, EC11144, EC11145, EC11146, EC11147, EC11148, EC6612) [16MR], (EC6654) [18MR], (EC6674) EC9153, EC9154, EC9155, EC9156, EC9157, EC11149) [21DE] [19MR], (EC6744, EC6745, EC6746) [23MR], EC9158, EC9159, EC9160, EC9161, EC9162, Commission on Civil Rights, (EC5329) [12JA], (EC6808, EC6809, EC6810, EC6811, EC6812, EC9163, EC9164, EC9165, EC9166, EC9167, (EC6047) [5FE], (EC6943, EC6944) [13AP], EC6813, EC6975, EC6992) [13AP], (EC7022) EC9168, EC9169, EC9170, EC9171, EC9172, (EC7015, EC7016, EC7017) [14AP], (EC7400, [15AP], (EC7199) [27AP], (EC7255, EC7256, EC9173, EC9174, EC9175, EC9176, EC9177, EC7401) [7MY], (EC7807) [8JN], (EC7843) [9JN], EC7262) [29AP], (EC7283, EC7284, EC7285, EC9178, EC9179, EC9180, EC9181, EC9182, (EC7855) [10JN], (EC7882) [14JN], (EC8130, EC9183, EC9184, EC9185, EC9186, EC9187, EC7286, EC7287) [3MY], (EC7404, EC7409) EC8131, EC8132) [28JN], (EC9000, EC9001) [11MY], (EC7434, EC7435, EC7436, EC7437, EC9188, EC9189, EC9190, EC9191, EC9192, [14SE], (EC10122, EC10123, EC10319) [15NO], EC9193, EC9194, EC9195, EC9196, EC9197, EC7438, EC7439) [12MY], (EC7460) [13MY], (EC10651) [3DE], (EC10889, EC10890) [14DE], (EC7527, EC7528, EC7539) [19MY], (EC7560, EC9198, EC9199, EC9200, EC9201, EC9202, (EC11129, EC11130, EC11131, EC11132, EC11133) EC9203, EC9204, EC9205, EC9206, EC9207, EC7561) [20MY], (EC7613) [21MY], (EC7725, [21DE] EC7726) [8JN], (EC7814) [9JN], (EC7850) [10JN], EC9208, EC9209, EC9210, EC9211, EC9212, Commission on International Religious Freedom, EC9213, EC9214, EC9215, EC9216, EC9217, (EC7861) [14JN], (EC7886) [15JN], (EC7924) (EC8187) [30JN] [16JN], (EC7947, EC7948, EC7949, EC7950) EC9218, EC9219, EC9220, EC9221, EC9222, Committee on House Administration (House), EC9223, EC9224, EC9225, EC9226, EC9227, [17JN], (EC8137) [29JN], (EC8218, EC8219, (EC6909) [13AP] EC8220) [1JY], (EC8258, EC8259, EC8260, EC9228, EC9229, EC9230, EC9231, EC9232, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, (EC7789) EC9233, EC9234, EC9235, EC9236, EC9237, EC8261, EC8262, EC8263, EC8264, EC8283) [8JN] [13JY], (EC8303) [14JY], (EC8411) [20JY], EC9238, EC9239, EC9240, EC9241, EC9242, Congressional Oversight Panel, (EC6207) [24FE], EC9243, EC9244, EC9245, EC9246, EC9247, (EC8525) [26JY], (EC8566) [27JY], (EC8606) (EC6240) [25FE], (EC6554) [12MR], (EC6831) [28JY], (EC8728, EC8729, EC8730, EC8731, EC9248, EC9249, EC9250, EC9251, EC9252, [13AP], (EC7442) [12MY], (EC7851) [10JN], EC9253, EC9254, EC9255, EC9256, EC9257, EC8732, EC8733, EC8734, EC8735, EC8736, (EC8180) [30JN], (EC9677) [28SE], (EC10536) EC8737, EC8738, EC8739, EC8740, EC8741, EC9258, EC9259, EC9260, EC9261, EC9337) [1DE], (EC10665) [7DE], (EC11035) [21DE] [14SE], (EC9418, EC9419, EC9420, EC9421, EC8742, EC8743, EC8744, EC8745, EC8746, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, EC8960) [14SE], (EC9664, EC9665, EC9666, EC9422, EC9423, EC9424, EC9425, EC9426, (EC9976) [15NO] EC9427, EC9428, EC9429, EC9430, EC9431, EC9667, EC9668, EC9669, EC9670, EC9678) Corp. for National and Community Service, (EC5277) [28SE], (EC9781, EC9782, EC9783, EC9784, EC9432, EC9433, EC9434, EC9435, EC9436, [12JA], (EC6257) [25FE], (EC6596) [15MR], EC9785, EC9786, EC9787, EC9788, EC9789, EC9437, EC9438, EC9439, EC9440, EC9441, (EC6764, EC6765) [24MR], (EC6882) [13AP], EC9790, EC9791, EC9792, EC9793) [15NO], EC9442, EC9443, EC9444, EC9445, EC9446, (EC7898) [15JN], (EC10807) [13DE], (EC10882) (EC10327, EC10328) [17NO], (EC10419, EC10420) EC9447, EC9448, EC9449) [16SE], (EC9459, [14DE] [29NO], (EC10652, EC10653, EC10654, EC10655, EC9460, EC9461, EC9462, EC9463, EC9464, Corp. for Public Broadcasting, (EC6284) [26FE] EC10656, EC10657, EC10658, EC10659, EC10660, EC9465, EC9466, EC9467, EC9468, EC9469, Council of Economic Advisers, (EC10957) [16DE] EC10661) [7DE], (EC10725, EC10726, EC10727, EC9470, EC9471, EC9472, EC9473, EC9474, CPSC, (EC6067, EC6068, EC6069, EC6070, EC6071, EC10728, EC10729, EC10730, EC10731, EC10732, EC9475, EC9476, EC9477, EC9478, EC9479, EC6072, EC6073, EC6074, EC6075, EC6076, EC10733, EC10734, EC10735, EC10736, EC10737, EC9480, EC9481, EC9482, EC9483, EC9484, EC6077, EC6078, EC6079, EC6080, EC6109) EC10738, EC10739, EC10740, EC10741, EC10742, EC9485, EC9486, EC9487, EC9488, EC9489, [22FE], (EC6523, EC6524) [11MR], (EC6556) EC10743, EC10744, EC10745) [8DE], (EC10792, EC9490, EC9491, EC9492) [20SE], (EC9507, [12MR], (EC6881) [13AP], (EC6999) [14AP], EC10793) [13DE], (EC10856, EC10857) [14DE], EC9508, EC9509, EC9510, EC9511, EC9512, (EC7620) [21MY], (EC8007) [22JN], (EC8531, (EC10896) [15DE], (EC10956) [16DE], (EC11023, EC9513, EC9514, EC9515, EC9516, EC9517, EC8532, EC8533) [26JY], (EC10724) [8DE] EC11024, EC11077, EC11081, EC11128) [21DE], EC9518, EC9519, EC9520, EC9521, EC9522, CTFC, (EC8217) [1JY] (EC11186) [22DE] EC9523, EC9524, EC9525, EC9526, EC9527, DAV, (EC9663) [24SE] Dept. of Commerce, (EC5765, EC5766, EC5767, EC9528, EC9529, EC9530, EC9531, EC9532, DEA, (EC7280, EC7281) [29AP], (EC7417) [11MY], EC5768) [26JA], (EC5821) [27JA], (EC5854, EC9533, EC9534, EC9535, EC9536, EC9537, (EC8848, EC8849, EC8850, EC8851) [14SE], EC5871) [29JA], (EC6095, EC6096, EC6097, EC9538, EC9539, EC9540, EC9541, EC9542, (EC10821) [13DE] EC6098, EC6099) [22FE], (EC6158) [23FE], EC9543, EC9544, EC9545, EC9546, EC9547, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, (EC5815) (EC6218, EC6219) [24FE], (EC6318) [2MR], EC9548, EC9549, EC9550, EC9551, EC9552, [26JA], (EC7363) [6MY], (EC7801) [8JN], (EC6360, EC6361) [3MR], (EC6525, EC6532, EC9553, EC9554) [22SE], (EC9555, EC9556, (EC7946) [16JN], (EC9819, EC10313) [15NO], EC6533, EC6538) [11MR], (EC6600) [15MR], EC9557, EC9558, EC9559, EC9560, EC9561, (EC10911) [15DE] (EC6620) [16MR], (EC6713) [21MR], (EC6796) EC9562, EC9563, EC9564, EC9565, EC9566, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, (EC5250, [25MR], (EC6869, EC6870, EC6871, EC6872, EC9567, EC9568, EC9569, EC9570, EC9571, EC5251) [12JA], (EC6012, EC6013, EC6014) [4FE], EC6883, EC6993) [13AP], (EC7074) [20AP], EC9572, EC9573, EC9574, EC9575, EC9576, (EC6091, EC6092, EC6093, EC6094) [22FE], (EC7118, EC7124) [21AP], (EC7232) [28AP], EC9577, EC9578, EC9579, EC9580, EC9581, (EC6157) [23FE], (EC6358, EC6359) [3MR], (EC7360) [6MY], (EC7410, EC7430) [11MY], EC9582, EC9583, EC9584, EC9585, EC9586, (EC6497, EC6498) [10MR], (EC6531) [11MR], (EC7640) [25MY], (EC7755) [8JN], (EC7853) EC9587, EC9588, EC9589, EC9590, EC9591, (EC6649) [17MR], (EC6755, EC6756) [23MR], [10JN], (EC7895) [15JN], (EC8032, EC8033) EC9592, EC9593, EC9594, EC9595, EC9596, (EC7310, EC7311) [4MY], (EC7547) [19MY], [23JN], (EC8066) [24JN], (EC8154) [29JN], EC9597, EC9598, EC9599, EC9600, EC9601, (EC7629) [24MY], (EC7680, EC7681) [27MY], (EC8422, EC8423, EC8424) [20JY], (EC8488) EC9602, EC9603, EC9604, EC9605, EC9606, (EC7753, EC7754) [8JN], (EC7894) [15JN], [21JY], (EC8499, EC8504, EC8505) [22JY], EC9607, EC9608, EC9609, EC9610, EC9611, (EC8272, EC8273, EC8274, EC8275, EC8276) (EC8610) [28JY], (EC8633, EC8634) [29JY], EC9612, EC9613, EC9614) [23SE], (EC9615, [13JY], (EC8419, EC8420, EC8421) [20JY], (EC8716) [10AU], (EC8917, EC8918) [14SE], EC9616, EC9617, EC9618, EC9619, EC9620, (EC8680, EC8681, EC8682) [9AU], (EC8912, (EC9765) [29SE], (EC9987, EC9988, EC9989, EC9621, EC9622, EC9623, EC9624, EC9625, EC8913, EC8914, EC8915, EC8916) [14SE], EC10315) [15NO], (EC10558, EC10559) [1DE], EC9626, EC9627, EC9628, EC9629, EC9630, (EC9388, EC9389, EC9390, EC9391, EC9392, (EC10604) [2DE], (EC10640) [3DE], (EC10967) EC9631, EC9632, EC9633, EC9634, EC9635, EC9393) [16SE], (EC9703) [28SE], (EC9977, [16DE], (EC11073, EC11074, EC11075) [21DE]

3188 INDEX EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Dept. of Defense, (EC5213) [12JA], (EC5691, EC5692) (EC7618) [21MY], (EC7697) [28MY], (EC7740, EC5396, EC5397, EC5398, EC5399, EC5400, [22JA], (EC5751, EC5752, EC5753, EC5777) EC7741) [8JN], (EC7889, EC7890) [15JN], EC5401, EC5437, EC5456) [12JA], (EC5485, [26JA], (EC5936, EC5937, EC5941, EC5942, (EC8149, EC8150) [29JN], (EC8225, EC8226) EC5486, EC5487, EC5488, EC5489, EC5490, EC5943, EC5944, EC5945, EC5946, EC5947, [1JY], (EC8313) [14JY], (EC8379, EC8380, EC5491, EC5492, EC5493, EC5494, EC5495, EC5948, EC5949, EC5950, EC5951, EC5952, EC8385) [19JY], (EC8415, EC8416) [20JY], EC5496, EC5497, EC5498, EC5499, EC5500, EC5953, EC5954, EC5955, EC5956, EC5957, (EC8458) [21JY], (EC8493, EC8494) [22JY], EC5501, EC5502, EC5503, EC5504, EC5505, EC5958, EC5959, EC5960, EC5961, EC5962, (EC8826, EC8827, EC8828, EC8829, EC8830, EC5506, EC5507, EC5508, EC5509, EC5510, EC5963, EC5964, EC5965, EC5966, EC5967, EC8831, EC8832) [14SE], (EC9865) [15NO], EC5511, EC5512, EC5513, EC5514, EC5515, EC5968, EC5969, EC5970, EC5971, EC5972, (EC10426, EC10427, EC10428) [29NO], (EC10549) EC5516, EC5517, EC5518, EC5519, EC5520, EC5973, EC5974, EC5975, EC5976, EC5977, [1DE], (EC10612) [2DE], (EC10634) [3DE], EC5521, EC5522, EC5523, EC5524, EC5525, EC5978, EC5979, EC5980, EC5981, EC5982, (EC10671, EC10672, EC10673, EC10674) [7DE], EC5526, EC5527, EC5528, EC5529, EC5530, EC5983, EC5984, EC5985, EC5986, EC5987, (EC10883) [14DE], (EC11042, EC11082) [21DE] EC5531, EC5532, EC5533, EC5534, EC5535, EC5988, EC5989, EC5990, EC5991, EC5992) [3FE], Dept. of Energy, (EC5817, EC5818) [27JA], (EC6119) EC5536, EC5537, EC5538, EC5539, EC5540, (EC6061, EC6063, EC6064, EC6100) [22FE], [22FE], (EC6139, EC6140, EC6175) [23FE], EC5541, EC5542, EC5543, EC5544) [15JA], (EC6130, EC6131, EC6132) [23FE], (EC6236, (EC6209, EC6220) [24FE], (EC6269) [25FE], (EC5696) [22JA], (EC5801, EC5802, EC5803) EC6237, EC6238, EC6272) [25FE], (EC6278, (EC6356) [3MR], (EC6557, EC6583) [12MR], [26JA], (EC5834, EC5852) [27JA], (EC5927) [2FE], EC6279) [26FE], (EC6312, EC6313, EC6314, (EC6682) [19MR], (EC6697) [20MR], (EC6845, (EC5993, EC6004) [3FE], (EC6020) [4FE], EC6319, EC6320) [2MR], (EC6352, EC6353, EC6846) [13AP], (EC7000, EC7001) [14AP], (EC6122, EC6123) [22FE], (EC6182) [23FE], EC6354, EC6355) [3MR], (EC6480, EC6481) (EC7088) [20AP], (EC7208) [27AP], (EC7492) (EC6229) [24FE], (EC6259, EC6267) [25FE], [10MR], (EC6514, EC6515) [11MR], (EC6553, [14MY], (EC7742, EC7803) [8JN], (EC7865, (EC6302, EC6309) [26FE], (EC6347, EC6348, EC6567) [12MR], (EC6599) [15MR], (EC6698, EC7866) [14JN], (EC7891) [15JN], (EC7957) EC6351) [2MR], (EC6441, EC6442) [5MR], EC6699) [20MR], (EC6723) [22MR], (EC6750) [17JN], (EC8135) [28JN], (EC8152) [29JN], (EC6536) [11MR], (EC6578) [12MR], (EC6691) [23MR], (EC6759, EC6766, EC6767) [24MR], (EC8184) [30JN], (EC8314) [14JY], (EC8459, [19MR], (EC6768) [24MR], (EC6976, EC6990, (EC6787) [25MR], (EC6822, EC6823, EC6824, EC8486) [21JY], (EC8535) [26JY], (EC8725, EC6991) [13AP], (EC7269, EC7270) [29AP], EC6825, EC6826, EC6827, EC6828, EC6829) EC8726) [10AU], (EC8834, EC8835, EC8836, (EC7451, EC7452, EC7453) [12MY], (EC7690, [13AP], (EC6998) [14AP], (EC7024, EC7037, EC8837, EC8838, EC9362) [14SE], (EC9757) EC7691) [27MY], (EC7794) [8JN], (EC8133) EC7038) [15AP], (EC7112) [21AP], (EC7172) [29SE], (EC9882, EC9883, EC9884) [15NO], [28JN], (EC8176) [29JN], (EC8181) [30JN], [26AP], (EC7201) [27AP], (EC7257, EC7258, (EC10476) [30NO], (EC10596, EC10597, EC10613) (EC8269, EC8286) [13JY], (EC8391, EC8407) EC7259) [29AP], (EC7306) [4MY], (EC7352, [2DE], (EC10723) [8DE], (EC10759) [9DE], [19JY], (EC8524) [22JY], (EC8938, EC8939, EC7361) [6MY], (EC7407, EC7408, EC7419, (EC10913, EC10914, EC10915, EC10916, EC10917, EC9002, EC9003, EC9004, EC9029, EC9030, EC7432, EC7433) [11MY], (EC7440, EC7441) EC10918, EC10919, EC10920, EC10921, EC10922, EC9031, EC9360) [14SE], (EC9747, EC9748, [12MY], (EC7491, EC7497) [14MY], (EC7506) EC10923, EC10924, EC10925, EC10926, EC10927, EC9749) [28SE], (EC9767) [29SE], (EC10125, [18MY], (EC7530, EC7531) [19MY], (EC7614, EC10928) [15DE], (EC10998) [17DE], (EC11044) EC10126, EC10274, EC10311, EC10312) [15NO], EC7615) [21MY], (EC7628) [24MY], (EC7652) [21DE], (EC11217) [22DE] (EC10497, EC10528) [30NO], (EC10704, EC10705) [26MY], (EC7700) [28MY], (EC7728, EC7729, Dept. of HHS, (EC5231, EC5275, EC5457, EC5458) [7DE], (EC11083) [21DE], (EC11252) [22DE] EC7730, EC7731, EC7732, EC7733, EC7734, [12JA], (EC6049, EC6050) [9FE], (EC6066) [22FE], Dept. of HUD, (EC5855) [29JA], (EC6054) [9FE], EC7735, EC7736, EC7737, EC7756, EC7757) [8JN], (EC6138, EC6176, EC6177, EC6178, EC6179, (EC6241) [25FE], (EC6315) [2MR], (EC6397) (EC7819, EC7820, EC7821, EC7822, EC7823, EC6180, EC6191) [23FE], (EC6221) [24FE], [4MR], (EC7536) [19MY], (EC7616) [21MY], EC7824) [9JN], (EC7884, EC7885) [14JN], (EC6245) [25FE], (EC6283) [26FE], (EC6349) (EC7639) [25MY], (EC8813, EC8931) [14SE], (EC7888, EC7899, EC7911) [15JN], (EC7951) [2MR], (EC6357, EC6390) [3MR], (EC6488) (EC9848, EC9849) [15NO], (EC10800, EC10801) [17JN], (EC7977) [21JN], (EC8001) [22JN], [10MR], (EC6741) [22MR], (EC6807) [25MR], [13DE] (EC8025, EC8057) [23JN], (EC8062, EC8067) (EC6843) [13AP], (EC7019) [14AP], (EC7075) Dept. of Justice, (EC5302, EC5328) [12JA], (EC5816) [24JN], (EC8122) [28JN], (EC8138, EC8139, [20AP], (EC7116) [21AP], (EC7192) [26AP], [26JA], (EC5835) [27JA], (EC5938) [3FE], EC8140, EC8141, EC8142, EC8143, EC8144, (EC7205) [27AP], (EC7229) [28AP], (EC7355, (EC6048) [5FE], (EC6227) [24FE], (EC6264, EC8145 [29JN], (EC8177, EC8178, EC8179) [30JN], EC7356, EC7366, EC7367, EC7368, EC7369, EC6268) [25FE], (EC6401) [4MR], (EC6577) (EC8221, EC8222, EC8223) [1JY], (EC8266) EC7370) [6MY], (EC7388) [7MY], (EC7445, [12MR], (EC6689) [19MR], (EC6707, EC6708, [13JY], (EC8305) [14JY], (EC8341, EC8344) EC7458, EC7459) [12MY], (EC7471) [13MY], EC6709) [20MR], (EC6742) [22MR], (EC6945) [15JY], (EC8377, EC8408) [19JY], (EC8412, (EC7493, EC7494) [14MY], (EC7515) [18MY], [13AP], (EC7002) [14AP], (EC7042, EC7043) EC8413) [20JY], (EC8500, EC8501) [22JY], (EC7540) [19MY], (EC7567, EC7568, EC7569, [15AP], (EC7120) [21AP], (EC7146) [22AP], (EC8607) [28JY], (EC8652) [30JY], (EC8672, EC7570, EC7571, EC7572, EC7573, EC7574, (EC7183) [26AP], (EC7279) [29AP], (EC7371, EC8673, EC8674, EC8675, EC8676, EC8683, EC7575, EC7576, EC7577, EC7578, EC7579, EC7372) [6MY], (EC7402) [7MY], (EC7477, EC8684) [9AU], (EC8770, EC8772, EC8773, EC7580, EC7581, EC7582, EC7583, EC7584, EC7478) [13MY], (EC7642) [25MY], (EC7665, EC8774, EC8775, EC8776, EC8777, EC8778, EC7585, EC7586, EC7587, EC7588, EC7589, EC7689, EC7665, EC7689) [27MY], (EC7786, EC8779, EC8780, EC8781, EC8782, EC8783, EC7590, EC7591, EC7592, EC7593, EC7594, EC7806) [8JN], (EC7925) [16JN], (EC8036, EC8784, EC8785, EC8786, EC8787, EC8788, EC7595, EC7596, EC7597, EC7598, EC7599, EC8040, EC8041) [23JN], (EC8082) [24JN], EC8789, EC8790, EC8791, EC8792, EC8793, EC7600) [20MY], (EC7692) [27MY], (EC7743, (EC8164) [29JN], (EC8207) [30JN], (EC8240) EC8794, EC8919) [14SE], (EC9394, EC9395) EC7746, EC7747, EC7804) [8JN], (EC7856) [10JN], [1JY], (EC8473) [21JY], (EC8612) [28JY], [16SE], (EC9495) [22SE], (EC9671, EC9673, (EC7917) [16JN], (EC8030) [23JN], (EC8104, (EC8663) [30JY], (EC8997, EC9005, EC9006, EC9674, EC9675, EC9676, EC9704) [28SE], EC8105) [25JN], (EC8182, EC8185) [30JN], EC9007, EC9008, EC9367, EC9368) [14SE], (EC9754, EC9760) [29SE], (EC9813, EC9814, (EC8227, EC8231) [1JY], (EC8284, EC8285) (EC9766) [29SE], (EC10127, EC10128, EC10132) EC9815, EC9817, EC9818, EC9820, EC9821, [13JY], (EC8381, EC8382) [19JY], (EC8487) [15NO], (EC10494, EC10495) [30NO], (EC10570, EC9822, EC9823, EC9824, EC9825, EC9826, [21JY], (EC8534, EC8536, EC8563, EC8564, EC10571, EC10572, EC10586) [1DE], (EC10622) EC9827, EC9828, EC9829, EC9830, EC9831, EC8565) [26JY], (EC8567) [27JY], (EC8611, [2DE], (EC10780) [9DE], (EC10888) [14DE], EC9832, EC9833, EC9834, EC9835, EC9836, EC8631) [28JY], (EC8638, EC8639) [29JY], (EC10968) [16DE], (EC11001) [17DE], (EC11134) EC9837, EC9838, EC9839 EC9986, EC9990, (EC8678, EC8707, EC8708, EC8709, EC8710, [21DE], (EC11221) [22DE] EC9991, EC9992, EC9993, EC10314, EC10322) EC8711, EC8712) [9AU], (EC8839, EC8840, Dept. of Labor, (EC5282, EC5438) [12JA], (EC6244) [15NO], (EC10329) [17NO], (EC10392, EC10393, EC8842, EC8843, EC8844, EC8845, EC8934, [25FE], (EC6285) [26FE], (EC6339, EC6340) EC10394, EC10395) [18NO], (EC10421) [29NO], EC8935, EC8936, EC8937, EC9336) [14SE], [2MR], (EC6486) [10MR], (EC6522) [11MR], (EC10470, EC10471, EC10472, EC10473) [30NO], (EC9690) [28SE], (EC9758, EC9762, EC9777, (EC6651) [17MR], (EC6655, EC6666) [18MR], (EC10531, EC10532, EC10533, EC10534, EC10535) EC9778) [29SE], (EC9866, EC9867, EC9868, (EC6700) [20MR], (EC6725) [22MR], (EC7304) [1DE], (EC10589, EC10590, EC10591, EC10592, EC9869, EC9881, EC9885, EC9886, EC9887, [3MY], (EC7308, EC7309) [4MY], (EC7350) EC10593, EC10594) [2DE], (EC10662, EC10663) EC9888, EC9889, EC9958, EC9959, EC10029, [5MY], (EC7364) [6MY], (EC7423) [11MY], [7DE], (EC10767, EC10768) [9DE], (EC10858, EC10030, EC10124, EC10273, EC10316, EC10317, (EC7748) [8JN], (EC7883) [14JN], (EC8026, EC10859, EC10860, EC10861) [14DE], (EC10898, EC10325) [15NO], (EC10430) [29NO], (EC10475, EC8027, EC8028, EC8029) [23JN], (EC8124) EC10912) [15DE], (EC10958, EC10959) [16DE], EC10477, EC10492, EC10493) [30NO], (EC10550, [28JN], (EC8151) [29JN], (EC8183) [30JN], (EC11029, EC11030, EC11032, EC11033, EC11034, EC10551, EC10557) [1DE], (EC10598) [2DE], (EC8271) [13JY], (EC8417) [20JY], (EC8495, EC11183) [21DE], (EC11188, EC11189, EC11190) (EC10703) [7DE], (EC10819, EC10820) [13DE], EC8496) [22JY], (EC8655, EC8656) [30JY], [22DE] (EC10895) [14DE], (EC10901) [15DE], (EC10992, (EC9870, EC9874, EC9875, EC9880, EC10275, Dept. of Education, (EC5228, EC5229, EC5230, EC10993) [16DE], (EC11018) [17DE], (EC11078) EC10276) [15NO], (EC10429) [29NO], (EC10635) EC5279, EC5280) [12JA], (EC5757) [26JA], [21DE], (EC11198) [22DE] [3DE], (EC10997, EC11002) [17DE] (EC6243, EC6258) [25FE], (EC6485) [10MR], Dept. of Homeland Security, (EC5281, EC5385, Dept. of State, (EC5252, EC5253, EC5254, EC5255, (EC6521) [11MR], (EC6614, EC6615) [16MR], EC5386, EC5387, EC5388, EC5389, EC5390, EC5256, EC5257, EC5258, EC5259, EC5260, (EC7263) [29AP], (EC7443, EC7444) [12MY], EC5391, EC5392, EC5393, EC5394, EC5395, EC5261, EC5262, EC5263, EC5264, EC5265,

3189 INDEX EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC5266, EC5267, EC5268, EC5269, EC5270) [27AP], (EC7318) [4MY], (EC7396, EC7397) EC10954) [15DE], (EC10991) [16DE], (EC10994) [12JA], (EC5697) [22JA], (EC6015, EC6016, [7MY], (EC7554, EC7558) [19MY], (EC7624) [17DE], (EC11079, EC11150) [21DE], (EC11199, EC6017, EC6018, EC6019) [4FE], (EC6051, [21MY], (EC7683) [27MY], (EC7785) [8JN], EC11237) [22DE] EC6052, EC6053) [9FE], (EC6101, EC6102, (EC8157) [29JN], (EC8238) [1JY], (EC8472) Dept. of Veterans Affairs, (EC5436) [12JA], (EC5857, EC6103, EC6104) [22FE], (EC6216, EC6217) [21JY], (EC8551) [26JY], (EC8961, EC8962, EC5858) [29JA], (EC6308) [26FE], (EC6344, [24FE], (EC6239, EC6253, EC6254, EC6274) EC8963, EC8964, EC9366) [14SE], (EC10057, EC6345, EC6346) [2MR], (EC6582) [12MR], [25FE], (EC6295, EC6296, EC6297) [26FE], EC10058, EC10059, EC10060, EC10061, EC10062, (EC7008) [14AP], (EC7046) [15AP], (EC7191) (EC6362, EC6363, EC6384) [3MR], (EC6499, EC10063, EC10064, EC10065, EC10067) [15NO], [26AP], (EC7206) [27AP], (EC7254) [28AP], EC6500) [10MR], (EC6526) [11MR], (EC6568) (EC10639) [3DE], (EC10694, EC10695) [7DE], (EC8013) [22JN], (EC8059) [23JN], (EC8097, [12MR], (EC6601, EC6602) [15MR], (EC6648) (EC10887) [14DE], (EC10934) [15DE], (EC11000, EC8098) [24JN], (EC8168, EC8169) [29JN], [17MR], (EC6657, EC6658, EC6659, EC6660, EC11015) [17DE], (EC11108, EC11109, EC11110, (EC9335, EC9369) [14SE], (EC9493) [20SE], EC6661) [18MR], (EC6696, EC6701, EC6702, EC11111, EC11184) [21DE] (EC9745) [28SE], (EC10265, EC10266, EC10267, EC6703, EC6704, EC6705) [20MR], (EC6763) Dept. of the Navy, (EC6062) [22FE], (EC6776, EC10268, EC10269, EC10270, EC10271, EC10272) [24MR], (EC6789, EC6790, EC6791, EC6792, EC6777) [24MR], (EC7202) [27AP], (EC7227) [15NO], (EC10625) [2DE], (EC10702) [7DE], EC6793) [25MR], (EC6830, EC6868, EC6873, [28AP], (EC8771, EC8796, EC8797) [14SE], (EC10999, EC11017) [17DE], (EC11084, EC11085, EC6874, EC6875, EC6876) [13AP], (EC7036) (EC10588) [2DE] EC11165) [21DE] [15AP], (EC7076, EC7077, EC7078, EC7089, Dept. of the Treasury, (EC5216, EC5217, EC5218, District of Columbia, (EC5307, EC5308, EC5309, EC7110, EC7111) [20AP], (EC7143) [22AP], EC5219, EC5220, EC5283, EC5439, EC5440) EC5310, EC5311, EC5312, EC5313, EC5314) (EC7179) [26AP], (EC7267) [29AP], (EC7294) [12JA], (EC5693, EC5694) [22JA], (EC5755, [12JA], (EC5460, EC5461, EC5462) [13JA], [3MY], (EC7312, EC7313, EC7314, EC7315, EC5764) [26JA], (EC6105) [22FE], (EC6134, (EC5606, EC5607, EC5608, EC5609, EC5610, EC7316, EC7317, EC7333) [4MY], (EC7362) EC6156, EC6159, EC6160, EC6161) [23FE], EC5611, EC5612, EC5613, EC5614) [20JA], [6MY], (EC7420) [11MY], (EC7447, EC7448, (EC6208) [24FE], (EC6260) [25FE], (EC6294, (EC5889, EC5890, EC5891, EC5892, EC5893, EC7449) [12MY], (EC7507, EC7508, EC7509) EC6303) [26FE], (EC6321, EC6322) [2MR], EC5894, EC5895, EC5896, EC5897, EC5898, [18MY], (EC7621, EC7622) [21MY], (EC7630, (EC6482, EC6483) [10MR], (EC6517, EC6534) EC5899, EC5900, EC5901, EC5902, EC5903, EC7631) [24MY], (EC7682) [27MY], (EC7701, [11MR], (EC6731) [22MR], (EC6762) [24MR], EC5904, EC5905) [2FE], (EC6162, EC6172, EC7702) [28MY], (EC7752, EC7758, EC7759, (EC6837, EC6877, EC6878) [13AP], (EC7035, EC6173, EC6174) [23FE], (EC6406, EC6407) EC7760, EC7761, EC7793, EC7805) [8JN], EC7047) [15AP], (EC7288) [3MY], (EC7348) [4MR], (EC6535) [11MR], (EC6728, EC6729) (EC7833, EC7834, EC7835, EC7836, EC7837) [5MY], (EC7421, EC7422, EC7424) [11MY], [22MR], (EC6897, EC6898, EC6899, EC6900, [9JN], (EC7869, EC7870, EC7871) [14JN], (EC7450) [12MY], (EC7463) [13MY], (EC7546, EC6901, EC6902, EC6903, EC6904, EC6905, (EC7896) [15JN], (EC7920, EC7921) [16JN], EC7548, EC7555) [19MY], (EC7653) [26MY], EC6906, EC6907) [13AP], (EC7050, EC7051, (EC7954, EC7955, EC7956) [17JN], (EC8012) (EC7668, EC7669, EC7684) [27MY], (EC7762, EC7052, EC7053, EC7054, EC7055, EC7056, [22JN], (EC8034, EC8035, EC8054) [23JN], EC7763, EC7795) [8JN], (EC7838) [9JN], (EC7854) EC7057, EC7058, EC7059, EC7060) [16AP], (EC8068, EC8069, EC8070) [24JN], (EC8136) [10JN], (EC7944) [16JN], (EC8003, EC8010, (EC7079, EC7080, EC7081, EC7082, EC7083, [28JN], (EC8155) [29JN], (EC8188) [30JN], EC8011) [22JN], (EC8079, EC8100) [24JN], EC7084, EC7085, EC7086, EC7087, EC7092, (EC8267, EC8277, EC8278, EC8279, EC8280, (EC8148, EC8156) [29JN], (EC8229) [1JY], EC7093, EC7094, EC7095, EC7096, EC7097, EC8281) [13JY], (EC8322, EC8323) [14JY], (EC8321) [14JY], (EC8383) [19JY], (EC8467) EC7098, EC7099, EC7100, EC7101) [20AP], (EC8425, EC8426, EC8427, EC8428, EC8429, [21JY], (EC8814, EC8815, EC8910, EC8911, (EC7268) [29AP], (EC7464, EC7465, EC7466, EC8430, EC8431, EC8432, EC8433) [20JY], EC8926, EC8927, EC9338, EC9339, EC9340) EC7467, EC7468, EC7469) [13MY], (EC7703, (EC8464, EC8466) [21JY], (EC8502) [22JY], [14SE], (EC9701) [28SE], (EC9850, EC9851, EC7704, EC7705, EC7706, EC7707, EC7708, (EC8632) [29JY], (EC8685, EC8686, EC8687, EC9852, EC9967, EC9968, EC9969, EC10000, EC7709, EC7710, EC7711, EC7712, EC7713) EC8688, EC8689, EC8690, EC8691, EC8692, EC10001, EC10002, EC10003, EC10004, EC9999, [28MY], (EC7764, EC7765, EC7766, EC7767, EC8693, EC8694, EC8695, EC8696, EC8697, EC10279) [15NO], (EC10368) [17NO], (EC10542, EC7768, EC7769, EC7770, EC7771, EC7772, EC8698, EC8713) [9AU], (EC8920, EC8921, EC10563) [1DE], (EC10608) [2DE], (EC10664, EC7773, EC7774) [8JN], (EC7839, EC7840) [9JN], EC8922, EC8923, EC8924, EC8925, EC8940, EC10685, EC10687) [7DE], (EC10770) [9DE], (EC7958, EC7959) [17JN], (EC8072, EC8073, EC9009) [14SE], (EC9396, EC9397, EC9398, (EC10822, EC10848) [13DE], (EC10862, EC10875) EC8074, EC8075, EC8076, EC8077, EC8078) EC9399, EC9400, EC9401, EC9402, EC9403, [14DE], (EC10899) [15DE], (EC11036, EC11037, [24JN], (EC8117) [25JN], (EC8158) [29JN], EC9404, EC9405, EC9406, EC9407, EC9408, EC11076, EC11086) [21DE], (EC11191, EC11192, (EC8282) [13JY], (EC8324) [14JY], (EC8384) EC9409, EC9410, EC9411, EC9412, EC9413, EC11215, EC11216, EC11219) [22DE] [19JY], (EC8434, EC8435, EC8436, EC8437, EC9414, EC9415, EC9416) [16SE], (EC9496, Dept. of Transportation, (EC5234, EC5235, EC5402, EC8438, EC8439, EC8440, EC8441, EC8442, EC9497, EC9498, EC9499, EC9500, EC9501, EC5404, EC5405, EC5407, EC5408, EC5409, EC8443, EC8444, EC8445) [20JY], (EC8699, EC9502, EC9503, EC9504, EC9505, EC9506) EC5411, EC5420) [12JA], (EC5759, EC5760, EC8700, EC8701, EC8702, EC8703, EC8704, [22SE], (EC9702, EC9705, EC9706, EC9707) EC5761, EC5782, EC5783, EC5789, EC5790, EC8705, EC8706) [9AU], (EC9373, EC9374, [28SE], (EC9761) [29SE], (EC9972, EC9973, EC5792) [26JA], (EC5923, EC5925) [2FE], EC9375, EC9376, EC9377, EC9378, EC9379, EC9974, EC9994, EC9995, EC9996, EC9997, (EC6010, EC6011, EC6029) [4FE], (EC6305, EC9380, EC9381, EC9382) [15SE], (EC9450, EC9998, EC10318) [15NO], (EC10349, EC10350, EC6306) [26FE], (EC6342) [2MR], (EC6374, EC9451, EC9452, EC9453, EC9454, EC9455, EC10351, EC10352, EC10353, EC10354, EC10355, EC6375) [3MR], (EC6470, EC6471, EC6472, EC9456, EC9457, EC9458) [20SE], (EC10006, EC10356, EC10357, EC10358, EC10359, EC10360, EC6474) [9MR], (EC6489) [10MR], (EC6628) EC10011, EC10012, EC10013, EC10014, EC10015, EC10361, EC10362, EC10363, EC10364, EC10365, [16MR], (EC6670, EC6671, EC6673) [18MR], EC10016, EC10017, EC10018, EC10019, EC10020, EC10366, EC10367, EC10381, EC10382, EC10383) (EC6718, EC6722) [21MR], (EC6727) [22MR], EC10021, EC10022, EC10023, EC10024, EC10025, [17NO], (EC10396, EC10401) [18NO], (EC10432, (EC6760, EC6761, EC6779) [24MR], (EC6788) EC10026, EC10027, EC10028) [15NO], (EC10402, EC10438) [29NO], (EC10480, EC10481, EC10529) [25MR], (EC6946, EC6951) [13AP], (EC7018) EC10403, EC10404, EC10405) [18NO], (EC10440, [30NO], (EC10560, EC10561, EC10562, EC10584) [14AP], (EC7044, EC7045) [15AP], (EC7105) EC10441, EC10442, EC10443, EC10444, EC10445, [1DE], (EC10605, EC10606, EC10607) [2DE], [20AP], (EC7117, EC7141) [21AP], (EC7264) EC10446, EC10447) [29NO], (EC10609, EC10610, (EC10683, EC10684) [7DE], (EC10769) [9DE], [29AP], (EC7289, EC7290, EC7305) [3MY], EC10611) [2DE], (EC10771) [9DE], (EC10876, (EC11214, EC11218) [22DE] (EC7331) [4MY], (EC7344) [5MY], (EC7391) EC10877, EC10878, EC10879, EC10880) [14DE], Dept. of the Air Force, (EC6365, EC6366, EC6367) [7MY], (EC7418) [11MY], (EC7499) [14MY], (EC11080) [21DE] [3MR], (EC6769, EC6770) [24MR], (EC7727) (EC7517, EC7523) [18MY], (EC7613) [21MY], District of Columbia Superior Court, (EC7495) [14MY] [8JN], (EC8306) [14JY] (EC7791) [8JN], (EC7873) [14JN], (EC7910) EEOC, (EC6164) [23FE], (EC6569) [12MR], (EC6844) Dept. of the Army, (EC6110) [22FE], (EC6307) [15JN], (EC7935) [16JN], (EC8165) [29JN], [13AP], (EC8288) [13JY], (EC9365) [14SE], [26FE], (EC6368, EC6369) [3MR], (EC6706) (EC8255) [1JY], (EC8298) [13JY], (EC8331) (EC10389) [17NO], (EC11087) [21DE] [20MR], (EC6757) [23MR], (EC6771, EC6772, [14JY], (EC8554, EC8555, EC8559, EC8560, Election Assistance Commission, (EC5315) [12JA], EC6773, EC6774, EC6775) [24MR], (EC7142) EC8561, EC8562) [26JY], (EC8569) [27JY], (EC6265) [25FE], (EC7552) [19MY], (EC8503) [22AP], (EC7171) [26AP], (EC7307) [4MY], (EC8724) [10AU], (EC8747, EC8852, EC9262, [22JY], (EC10530) [1DE], (EC10773) [9DE] (EC7406) [11MY], (EC7487) [13MY], (EC8256) EC9264, EC9266, EC9268, EC9272, EC9310, Energy Regulatory Commission, (EC8460) [21JY] [1JY], (EC8795, EC9333) [14SE], (EC9672) [28SE] EC9311, EC9312) [14SE], (EC9691, EC9692, EPA, (EC5210, EC5211, EC5212, EC5236, EC5237, Dept. of the Interior, (EC5276, EC5318, EC5320, EC9693, EC9694, EC9695, EC9696, EC9733, EC5238, EC5239, EC5240, EC5241, EC5284, EC5321) [12JA], (EC5695) [22JA], (EC5833) EC9742) [28SE], (EC10129, EC10134, EC10154, EC5285, EC5286) [12JA], (EC5859) [29JA], [27JA], (EC5939) [3FE], (EC6115) [22FE], EC10155, EC10156, EC10157, EC10158, EC10159, (EC6046) [5FE], (EC6081, EC6082, EC6083, (EC6327, EC6328) [2MR], (EC6572, EC6573) EC10160, EC10168, EC10185, EC10188, EC10199, EC6084, EC6085, EC6086, EC6087, EC6088, [12MR], (EC6616, EC6617, EC6618, EC6619) EC10215, EC10216, EC10218, EC10219, EC10242, EC6089, EC6090) [22FE], (EC6141, EC6142, [16MR], (EC6684) [19MR], (EC6712) [20MR], EC10324) [15NO], (EC10439, EC10467) [29NO], EC6143, EC6144, EC6145, EC6146, EC6147, (EC6714, EC6715, EC6716) [21MR], (EC7040, (EC10478, EC10524) [30NO], (EC10564) [1DE], EC6148, EC6149, EC6163) [23FE], (EC6192, EC7041) [15AP], (EC7119) [21AP], (EC7209) (EC10675, EC10676) [7DE], (EC10950, EC10951, EC6193, EC6194, EC6195, EC6196, EC6197,

3190 INDEX EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC6198, EC6199, EC6200, EC6201, EC6202, EC9928, EC9929, EC9930, EC9931, EC9932, [9MR], (EC6504) [10MR], (EC6580) [12MR], EC6203, EC6204, EC6205, EC6206, EC6210, EC9933, EC9934, EC9935, EC9936, EC9937, (EC6621, EC6622, EC6623, EC6624, EC6625, EC6211, EC6212, EC6213, EC6214) [24FE], EC9938, EC9939, EC9940, EC9941, EC10031, EC6626, EC6627, EC6629) [16MR], (EC6667, (EC6231, EC6232, EC6233, EC6234, EC6235, EC10262, EC10263, EC10280) [15NO], (EC10333, EC6668, EC6669, EC6672) [18MR], (EC6717, EC6246, EC6247, EC6248, EC6249) [25FE], EC10334, EC10335, EC10336, EC10337, EC10338, EC6719, EC6720, EC6721) [21MR], (EC6735, (EC6286, EC6287, EC6288, EC6289, EC6290, EC10386) [17NO], (EC10390, EC10391, EC10399) EC6736, EC6737, EC6738, EC6739) [22MR], EC6291, EC6292) [26FE], (EC6402, EC6403, [18NO], (EC10554, EC10555, EC10585) [1DE], (EC6780, EC6781, EC6782, EC6783, EC6784, EC6404, EC6405) [4MR], (EC6478, EC6479, (EC10587, EC10599, EC10600, EC10601, EC10602, EC6785, EC6786) [24MR], (EC6797, EC6798, EC6490, EC6491, EC6492, EC6493, EC6505) EC10614) [2DE], (EC10716, EC10718, EC10719, EC6799, EC6800, EC6801, EC6802, EC6803, [10MR], (EC6510, EC6511, EC6512, EC6527, EC10720, EC10721, EC10722) [8DE], (EC10757, EC6804, EC6805, EC6806) [25MR], (EC6947, EC6528, EC6529, EC6530) [11MR], (EC6550, EC10760, EC10761, EC10762, EC10763, EC10764, EC6948, EC6949, EC6950, EC6952, EC6953, EC6551, EC6552, EC6558, EC6559, EC6560, EC10765, EC10766, EC10789) [9DE], (EC10863, EC6954, EC6955, EC6956, EC6957, EC6958, EC6561, EC6562, EC6563) [12MR], (EC6631, EC10864, EC10865, EC10866, EC10867, EC10868, EC6959, EC6960, EC6961, EC6962, EC6963, EC6632, EC6633, EC6634, EC6635, EC6636, EC10869, EC10870, EC10871, EC10872, EC10873, EC6964, EC6965, EC6966, EC6967, EC6968, EC6637, EC6638, EC6639, EC6640, EC6641, EC10874) [14DE], (EC10897, EC10902, EC10903, EC6969, EC6970, EC6971, EC6972, EC6973, EC6642, EC6643, EC6644, EC6645, EC6646, EC10904, EC10905) [15DE], (EC11025, EC11026, EC6974) [13AP], (EC7104, EC7106, EC7107, EC6647, EC6652) [17MR], (EC6675, EC6676, EC11027, EC11028, EC11046, EC11047, EC11048, EC7108) [20AP], (EC7126, EC7127, EC7128, EC6677, EC6680) [19MR], (EC6732, EC6733, EC11049, EC11050, EC11051, EC11052, EC11053, EC7129, EC7130, EC7131, EC7132, EC7133, EC6734) [22MR], (EC6747, EC6748, EC6749, EC11054, EC11055, EC11056, EC11057, EC11058, EC7134, EC7135, EC7136, EC7137, EC7138, EC6751, EC6752, EC6753, EC6754) [23MR], EC11059, EC11060, EC11061, EC11062, EC11063, EC7139, EC7140) [21AP], (EC7147, EC7148, (EC6815, EC6816, EC6817, EC6818, EC6850, EC11064) [21DE], (EC11187, EC11200, EC11201, EC7149, EC7150, EC7151, EC7152, EC7153, EC6851, EC6852, EC6853, EC6854, EC6855) EC11202, EC11203, EC11204, EC11205, EC11206) EC7154, EC7155, EC7156, EC7157, EC7158, [13AP], (EC6995, EC6996, EC6997, EC7003, [22DE] EC7159, EC7160, EC7161, EC7162, EC7163) EC7004, EC7005) [14AP], (EC7023, EC7026, Executive Office of the President, (EC5287, EC5288) [22AP], (EC7184, EC7185, EC7186, EC7187, EC7027, EC7028, EC7029, EC7030, EC7031, [12JA], (EC5878) [2FE], (EC6059, EC6060, EC7188, EC7189) [26AP], (EC7211, EC7212, EC7032) [15AP], (EC7061, EC7062, EC7063, EC6106) [22FE], (EC6256) [25FE], (EC6662, EC7213, EC7214, EC7215, EC7216, EC7217, EC7064, EC7065, EC7067, EC7068, EC7069, EC6663) [18MR], (EC6740) [22MR], (EC6821, EC7218, EC7219, EC7220, EC7221, EC7222, EC7070, EC7071, EC7072) [20AP], (EC7168, EC6880) [13AP], (EC7383) [6MY], (EC7490) EC7223) [27AP], (EC7239, EC7240, EC7241, EC7169, EC7170, EC7175, EC7176) [26AP], [14MY], (EC7825) [9JN], (EC7922) [16JN], EC7242, EC7243, EC7244, EC7245, EC7246, (EC7200, EC7224) [27AP], (EC7231) [28AP], (EC7999, EC8000) [22JN], (EC8265, EC8268) EC7247, EC7248, EC7249, EC7250, EC7251, (EC7291, EC7292) [3MY], (EC7351, EC7357, [13JY], (EC8343) [15JY], (EC9383, EC9385, EC7252) [28AP], (EC7479, EC7480, EC7481, EC7358, EC7359) [6MY], (EC7384, EC7385, EC9386, EC9387, EC9417) [16SE], (EC9494) EC7482, EC7483, EC7484, EC7485, EC7486) EC7386, EC7389, EC7390) [7MY], (EC7505) [22SE], (EC9970, EC9971) [15NO], (EC10326) [13MY], (EC7498) [14MY], (EC7518, EC7519, [18MY], (EC7529, EC7541, EC7542, EC7543, [16NO], (EC10369) [17NO], (EC10397, EC10400) EC7520, EC7521, EC7522) [18MY], (EC7715, EC7544, EC7545) [19MY], (EC7562, EC7563, [18NO], (EC10474) [30NO], (EC10715) [7DE], EC7716, EC7717, EC7718, EC7719, EC7720, EC7565, EC7566) [20MY], (EC7649, EC7650, (EC10909) [15DE], (EC11003) [17DE], (EC11031) EC7721, EC7722, EC7723) [28MY], (EC7845, EC7651, EC7654, EC7655, EC7656, EC7657, [21DE] EC7846) [9JN], (EC7852, EC7857, EC7858, EC7658, EC7660) [26MY], (EC7670, EC7671, Eximbank, (EC5221) [12JA], (EC6135, EC6136) EC7859, EC7860) [10JN], (EC7874, EC7875, EC7672, EC7673, EC7674, EC7675, EC7676, [23FE], (EC6518, EC6537) [11MR], (EC6555) EC7876) [14JN], (EC7900, EC7901, EC7902, EC7677, EC7678) [27MY], (EC7694, EC7695, [12MR], (EC6694) [20MR], (EC6838) [13AP], EC7903, EC7904, EC7905, EC7906) [15JN], EC7696, EC7698, EC7699) [28MY], (EC7749) (EC7353) [6MY], (EC7738) [8JN], (EC8004, (EC7936, EC7937, EC7938, EC7939, EC7940, [8JN], (EC7815, EC7816, EC7817, EC7818, EC8005) [22JN], (EC8037) [23JN], (EC8063) EC7941, EC7942, EC7943) [16JN], (EC7968, EC7827, EC7828, EC7829, EC7830, EC7831, [24JN], (EC8311, EC8312) [14JY], (EC8345, EC7969, EC7970, EC7974) [17JN], (EC8021, EC7847) [9JN], (EC7862, EC7867, EC7868) [14JN], EC8346, EC8347, EC8348) [15JY], (EC8816, EC8022, EC8023, EC8024) [22JN], (EC8052) (EC7887, EC7892) [15JN], (EC7926) [16JN], EC8817) [14SE], (EC9679, EC9680, EC9681, [23JN], (EC8083, EC8085, EC8086, EC8087, (EC7997, EC8006, EC8008, EC8009) [22JN], EC9682, EC9683, EC9684, EC9685, EC9686, EC8088, EC8089, EC8090, EC8091, EC8092, (EC8061, EC8064) [24JN], (EC8101, EC8102, EC9687, EC9688, EC9689) [28SE], (EC9853, EC8093, EC8094, EC8095) [24JN], (EC8208) EC8103, EC8106, EC8107, EC8108, EC8109, EC9854) [15NO], (EC10543, EC10544, EC10545, [30JN], (EC8241, EC8242, EC8243, EC8244, EC8110, EC8111, EC8112, EC8113, EC8114, EC10546) [1DE], (EC10632) [3DE], (EC10717) EC8245, EC8246, EC8247, EC8248, EC8249, EC8115, EC8119) [25JN], (EC8191) [30JN], [8DE], (EC10900) [15DE], (EC10960) [16DE], EC8250, EC8251, EC8252, EC8253, EC8254) [1JY], (EC8228) [1JY], (EC8287) [13JY], (EC8304, (EC11038, EC11039) [21DE], (EC11193, EC11194, (EC8295, EC8296, EC8297) [13JY], (EC8332, EC8315, EC8316, EC8317, EC8318, EC8319, EC11195) [22DE] EC8333, EC8334, EC8335, EC8336, EC8337) EC8320) [14JY], (EC8456, EC8461, EC8462, FAA, (EC5330, EC5403, EC5406, EC5410, EC5412, [14JY], (EC8356, EC8357, EC8358, EC8359, EC8463) [21JY], (EC8497, EC8498) [22JY], EC5413, EC5414, EC5415, EC5416, EC5417, EC8360, EC8361, EC8362, EC8363, EC8364, (EC8526, EC8527, EC8537, EC8538, EC8539, EC5418, EC5419, EC5421, EC5422, EC5423, EC8365, EC8366, EC8367, EC8368, EC8369, EC8540, EC8541) [26JY], (EC8658) [30JY], EC5424, EC5425, EC5426, EC5427, EC5428, EC8370, EC8371, EC8372, EC8373, EC8374, (EC8748, EC8749, EC8750, EC8751, EC8752, EC5429) [12JA], (EC5681, EC5682, EC5683, EC8375) [15JY], (EC8392, EC8393, EC8394, EC8753, EC8754, EC8755, EC8756, EC8757, EC5684, EC5685) [21JA], (EC5698, EC5709, EC8395, EC8396, EC8397, EC8398, EC8399, EC8758, EC8759, EC8760, EC8761, EC8762, EC5732, EC5733, EC5734, EC5735, EC5736, EC8400, EC8401, EC8402, EC8403, EC8404, EC8763, EC8764, EC8765, EC8769, EC8853, EC5737, EC5738, EC5739, EC5740, EC5741, EC8405) [19JY], (EC8476, EC8477, EC8478, EC8854, EC8855, EC8856, EC8857, EC8858, EC5742, EC5743, EC5744, EC5745, EC5746) EC8479, EC8480) [21JY], (EC8556, EC8557, EC8859, EC8860, EC8861, EC8862, EC8863, [22JA], (EC5784, EC5785, EC5786, EC5787, EC8558) [26JY], (EC8570, EC8571, EC8572, EC8864, EC8865, EC8866, EC8867, EC8868, EC5788, EC5791, EC5793, EC5794, EC5795, EC8573, EC8574, EC8575, EC8576, EC8577, EC8869, EC8870, EC8871, EC8872, EC8873, EC5796, EC5797) [26JA], (EC5822, EC5836, EC8578, EC8579, EC8580, EC8581, EC8582, EC8874, EC8875, EC8876, EC8877, EC8878, EC5837, EC5838, EC5839, EC5840, EC5841, EC8583, EC8584, EC8586, EC8587, EC8588, EC8879, EC8880, EC8881, EC8882, EC8883, EC5842, EC5843, EC5844, EC5845, EC5846, EC8589, EC8590, EC8591, EC8592, EC8593, EC8884, EC8885, EC8886, EC8887, EC8888, EC5847, EC5848, EC5849, EC5850, EC5851) EC8594, EC8595, EC8596, EC8597, EC8598, EC8889, EC8890, EC8891, EC8892, EC8941, [27JA], (EC5861, EC5862, EC5863, EC5864, EC8599, EC8600, EC8601, EC8602, EC8603, EC8942, EC8943) [14SE], (EC9697, EC9698, EC5865, EC5866, EC5867, EC5868, EC5869, EC8604, EC8605) [27JY], (EC8668) [30JY], EC9699, EC9700, EC9743, EC9744, EC9697, EC5870) [29JA], (EC5914, EC5915, EC5916, (EC9263, EC9265, EC9267, EC9269, EC9270, EC9698, EC9699, EC9700, EC9743, EC9744) EC5917, EC5918, EC5919, EC5920, EC5921, EC9271, EC9273, EC9274, EC9275, EC9276, [28SE], (EC9759) [29SE], (EC9794, EC9795, EC5922, EC5924) [2FE], (EC6021, EC6022, EC9277, EC9278, EC9279, EC9280, EC9281, EC9796, EC9797, EC9798, EC9799, EC9800, EC6023, EC6024, EC6025, EC6026, EC6027, EC9282, EC9283, EC9284, EC9285, EC9286, EC9801, EC9802, EC9803, EC9804, EC9805, EC6028, EC6030, EC6031, EC6032, EC6033, EC9287, EC9288, EC9289, EC9290, EC9291, EC9806, EC9807, EC9808, EC9809, EC9810, EC6034, EC6035, EC6036, EC6037, EC6038, EC9292, EC9293, EC9294, EC9295, EC9296, EC9811, EC9812, EC9890, EC9891, EC9892, EC6039, EC6040, EC6041, EC6042) [4FE], EC9297, EC9298, EC9299, EC9300, EC9301, EC9893, EC9894, EC9895, EC9896, EC9897, (EC6376, EC6377, EC6378, EC6379, EC6380, EC9302, EC9303, EC9304, EC9305, EC9306, EC9898, EC9899, EC9900, EC9901, EC9902, EC6381, EC6382, EC6383) [3MR], (EC6447, EC9307, EC9308, EC9309, EC9313, EC9314, EC9903, EC9904, EC9905, EC9906, EC9907, EC6448, EC6449, EC6450, EC6451, EC6452, EC9315, EC9316, EC9317, EC9318, EC9319, EC9908, EC9909, EC9910, EC9911, EC9912, EC6453, EC6454, EC6455, EC6456, EC6457, EC9320, EC9321, EC9322, EC9323, EC9324, EC9913, EC9914, EC9915, EC9916, EC9917, EC6458, EC6459, EC6460, EC6461, EC6462, EC9325, EC9326, EC9327, EC9328, EC9329, EC9918, EC9919, EC9920, EC9921, EC9922, EC6463, EC6464, EC6465, EC6466, EC6467, EC9330, EC9331, EC9332) [14SE], (EC9711, EC9923, EC9924, EC9925, EC9926, EC9927, EC6468, EC6469, EC6473, EC6475, EC6476) EC9712, EC9713, EC9714, EC9715, EC9716,

3191 INDEX EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC9717, EC9718, EC9719, EC9720, EC9721, (EC6814, EC6848, EC6849) [13AP], (EC7230) (EC8653) [30JY], (EC8798, EC8799, EC8800, EC9722, EC9723, EC9724, EC9725, EC9726, [28AP], (EC7342, EC7343) [5MY], (EC7411, EC8801, EC8802, EC8803, EC8804, EC8805, EC9727, EC9728, EC9729, EC9730, EC9731, EC7412, EC7413, EC7414, EC7415, EC7416) EC8806, EC8807, EC8808, EC8809, EC8810, EC9732, EC9734, EC9735, EC9736, EC9737, [11MY], (EC7564) [20MY], (EC7745) [8JN], EC8811, EC8812) [14SE], (EC9841, EC9842, EC9738, EC9739, EC9740, EC9741) [28SE], (EC8657) [30JY], (EC8841, EC8847) [14SE], EC9843, EC9844, EC9845, EC9846, EC9847) (EC9768, EC9769, EC9770, EC9771, EC9772, (EC10332) [17NO], (EC10552, EC10553) [1DE], [15NO], (EC10537, EC10538, EC10539, EC10540, EC9773, EC9774, EC9775, EC9776) [29SE], (EC10815, EC10816, EC10817) [13DE], (EC11045) EC10541) [1DE], (EC10795, EC10796, EC10797, (EC10161, EC10162, EC10163, EC10164, EC10165, [21DE] EC10798, EC10799) [13DE], (EC10978) [16DE] EC10166, EC10167, EC10169, EC10170, EC10171, FDIC, (EC5222) [12JA], (EC5756) [26JA], (EC5879) FERC, (EC5245) [12JA], (EC5763) [26JA], (EC5888) EC10172, EC10173, EC10174, EC10175, EC10176, [2FE], (EC6280) [26FE], (EC6484) [10MR], [2FE], (EC6155) [23FE], (EC6311) [26FE], EC10177, EC10178, EC10179, EC10180, EC10181, (EC6678) [19MR], (EC7009) [14AP], (EC7173) (EC6495) [10MR], (EC6695) [20MR], (EC6865) EC10182, EC10183, EC10184, EC10186, EC10187, [26AP], (EC7261) [29AP], (EC7617) [21MY], [13AP], (EC7177) [26AP], (EC7346) [5MY], EC10189, EC10190, EC10191, EC10192, EC10193, (EC7841) [9JN], (EC8818, EC8819, EC8944) (EC7511) [18MY], (EC7549) [19MY], (EC7919) EC10194, EC10195, EC10196, EC10197, EC10198, [14SE], (EC9855) [15NO], (EC10330) [17NO], [16JN], (EC8608) [28JY], (EC9752) [28SE], EC10200, EC10201, EC10202, EC10203, EC10204, (EC10666) [7DE], (EC10802, EC10803) [13DE] (EC10431) [29NO], (EC10556) [1DE], (EC10677) EC10205, EC10206, EC10207, EC10208, EC10209, FEC, (EC5290, EC5316) [12JA], (EC5860) [29JA], [7DE], (EC10774) [9DE], (EC11068) [21DE] EC10210, EC10211, EC10212, EC10213, EC10214, (EC6541) [11MR], (EC6603) [15MR], (EC6908) Financing Corp., (EC6325) [2MR] EC10217, EC10220, EC10221, EC10222, EC10223, [13AP], (EC7090) [20AP], (EC7470) [13MY], FRS, (EC5214, EC5215, EC5223, EC5224, EC5225) EC10224, EC10225, EC10226, EC10227, EC10228, (EC7659) [26MY], (EC7927) [16JN], (EC10054, [12JA], (EC5754) [26JA], (EC6065) [22FE], EC10229, EC10230, EC10231, EC10232, EC10233, EC10055) [15NO], (EC10688) [7DE], (EC10970) (EC6133) [23FE], (EC6679) [19MR], (EC6724) EC10234, EC10235, EC10236, EC10237, EC10238, [16DE] [22MR], (EC7174) [26AP], (EC7203) [27AP], EC10239, EC10240, EC10241, EC10243, EC10244, Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, (EC8714) (EC7714) [28MY], (EC7779) [8JN], (EC7864) EC10245, EC10246, EC10247, EC10248, EC10249, [9AU] [14JN], (EC7952) [17JN], (EC8224) [1JY], EC10250, EC10251, EC10252, EC10253, EC10254, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, (EC8270) [13JY], (EC8378) [19JY], (EC8489, EC10255, EC10256, EC10257, EC10258, EC10259, (EC7113) [21AP], (EC9756) [29SE], (EC10804) EC8490) [22JY], (EC8820, EC8821) [14SE], EC10260, EC10261) [15NO], (EC10498, EC10499, [13DE] (EC10422, EC10423) [29NO], (EC10565) [1DE], EC10500, EC10501, EC10502, EC10503, EC10504, Federal Financing Bank, (EC10689) [7DE] (EC10758, EC10781) [9DE], (EC10995) [17DE] EC10505, EC10506, EC10507, EC10508, EC10509, Federal Home Loan Banks, (EC7778) [8JN], (EC7978) FTC, (EC5246, EC5247, EC5248, EC5291) [12JA], EC10510, EC10511, EC10512, EC10513, EC10514, [21JN], (EC8071) [24JN], (EC8125, EC8126, (EC5813) [26JA], (EC5853) [29JA], (EC6056) EC10515, EC10516, EC10517, EC10518, EC10519, EC8127) [28JN], (EC8233) [1JY], (EC8350) [15JY], [9FE], (EC6215) [24FE], (EC6242) [25FE], EC10520, EC10521, EC10522, EC10523) [30NO], (EC8387, EC8388, EC8389) [19JY], (EC8468) (EC6690) [19MR], (EC6839, EC6866, EC6867) (EC10582) [1DE], (EC10641, EC10642, EC10643, [21JY] [13AP], (EC7296) [3MY], (EC7354) [6MY], EC10644, EC10645, EC10646, EC10647, EC10648, Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, (EC8727) (EC7802) [8JN], (EC7872) [14JN], (EC8234) [1JY], EC10649, EC10650) [3DE], (EC10697, EC10698, [10AU] (EC8630) [28JY], (EC8654) [30JY], (EC9956, EC10699, EC10700, EC10701) [7DE], (EC10748, Federal Housing Finance Agency, (EC6281) [26FE], EC9957, EC10130) [15NO], (EC10964) [16DE], EC10749, EC10750, EC10751, EC10752, EC10753, (EC6398) [4MR], (EC7025) [15AP], (EC7114) (EC11004) [17DE], (EC11041) [21DE], (EC11196, EC10754, EC10755, EC10756) [8DE], (EC10782, [21AP], (EC7537) [19MY], (EC7739) [8JN], EC11220) [22DE] EC10783, EC10784, EC10785, EC10786, EC10787) (EC9856, EC9857) [15NO], (EC10398) [18NO], GAO, (EC5774) [26JA], (EC6261) [25FE], (EC7297) [9DE], (EC10891, EC10892, EC10893, EC10894) (EC10595) [2DE], (EC11040) [21DE] [3MY], (EC7462) [13MY], (EC7679) [27MY], [14DE], (EC10935, EC10936, EC10937, EC10938, Federal Labor Relations Authority, (EC7144) [22AP], (EC10131) [15NO], (EC10637) [3DE] EC10939, EC10940, EC10941, EC10942, EC10943, (EC10808, EC10809, EC10810, EC10811, EC10812) GPO, (EC6650) [17MR] EC10944, EC10945, EC10946, EC10947, EC10948, [13DE], (EC10929) [15DE] GSA, (EC5292) [12JA], (EC5772, EC5773, EC5798) EC10949, EC10952) [15DE], (EC11151, EC11152, Federal Maritime Commission, (EC6222) [24FE], [26JA], (EC5824, EC5825, EC5826, EC5827, EC11153, EC11154, EC11155, EC11156, EC11157, (EC7109) [20AP], (EC7190) [26AP], (EC7500) EC5828, EC5829, EC5830, EC5831) [27JA], EC11158, EC11159, EC11160) [21DE], (EC11222, [14MY], (EC8118) [25JN], (EC11090) [21DE] (EC6223) [24FE], (EC6501) [10MR], (EC6604) EC11224, EC11225, EC11226, EC11227, EC11228, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, (EC6112) [15MR], (EC6885, EC6886, EC6887, EC6888, EC11229, EC11230, EC11231, EC11232, EC11233, [22FE] EC6889, EC6890, EC6891, EC6892, EC6893) EC11234, EC11235, EC11236, EC11238, EC11239, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, [13AP], (EC7010, EC7011, EC7012) [14AP], EC11240, EC11241, EC11242, EC11243, EC11244, (EC7512) [18MY] (EC7392, EC7393) [7MY], (EC7425, EC7426) EC11245, EC11246, EC11247, EC11248, EC11249, Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, [11MY], (EC7960) [17JN], (EC8160) [29JN], EC11250) [22DE] (EC8714) [9AU] (EC8192, EC8193, EC8194, EC8195, EC8196, Farm Credit Administration, (EC5289) [12JA], Federal Railroad Administration, (EC5430) [12JA], EC8197, EC8198, EC8199, EC8200, EC8201, (EC5877) [2FE], (EC6111) [22FE], (EC6513) (EC8585) [27JY], (EC10583) [1DE] EC8202) [30JN], (EC8235, EC8236) [1JY], [11MR], (EC7295) [3MY], (EC7405) [11MY], Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, (EC5823) (EC7638) [25MY], (EC7775, EC7776) [8JN], (EC8289) [13JY], (EC8543, EC8544, EC8545, [27JA], (EC7685) [27MY], (EC8945, EC8946) EC8546, EC8547, EC8548, EC8549) [26JY], (EC7998) [22JN], (EC8528) [26JY], (EC8766, [14SE], (EC10615) [2DE], (EC10636) [3DE], EC8767, EC8768) [14SE], (EC10488) [30NO], (EC8613) [28JY], (EC8662) [30JY], (EC8947, (EC10930) [15DE], (EC11091) [21DE] EC8948, EC8949) [14SE], (EC10032, EC10033, (EC10794) [13DE], (EC11088) [21DE] FEMA, (EC6005) [3FE], (EC6006) [4FE], (EC6125, Farm Credit System Insurance Corp., (EC5771) [26JA], EC10034, EC10035, EC10036, EC10037, EC10038, EC6126, EC6127, EC6128) [22FE], (EC6391) (EC7510) [18MY], (EC8386) [19JY], (EC11089) EC10039, EC10040, EC10041, EC10042, EC10043, [3MR], (EC6396) [4MR], (EC6516, EC6542, [21DE] EC10044, EC10045) [15NO], (EC10616) [2DE], FBI, (EC7516) [18MY], (EC7932) [16JN] EC6543, EC6544, EC6545, EC6546, EC6547, (EC11005) [17DE], (EC11092, EC11093, EC11094, FCC, (EC5242, EC5243, EC5244) [12JA], (EC5762) EC6548) [11MR], (EC6579) [12MR], (EC6585, EC11095, EC11096, EC11097, EC11098, EC11099, [26JA], (EC6150, EC6151, EC6152, EC6153, EC6586, EC6587, EC6588, EC6589, EC6590, EC11100) [21DE] EC6154) [23FE], (EC6250, EC6251, EC6252) EC6591, EC6592, EC6593, EC6594) [15MR], House of Representatives, (EC5463, EC5464) [13JA], [25FE], (EC6494, EC6496) [10MR], (EC6564, (EC6832, EC6833, EC6834, EC6835, EC6836, (EC6226) [24FE], (EC7182) [26AP], (EC8166, EC6565) [12MR], (EC6598) [15MR], (EC6681) EC6994) [13AP], (EC7020, EC7021) [14AP], EC8167) [29JN], (EC8568) [27JY], (EC10056) [19MR], (EC6856, EC6857, EC6858, EC6859, (EC7066) [20AP], (EC7225, EC7226) [27AP], [15NO] EC6860, EC6861, EC6862, EC6863, EC6864, (EC7260) [29AP], (EC7336, EC7337, EC7338, Institute of Museum and Library Services, (EC6778) EC6884) [13AP], (EC7006, EC7007) [14AP], EC7339, EC7340) [5MY], (EC7431) [11MY], [24MR], (EC10489) [30NO] (EC7033, EC7034) [15AP], (EC7207) [27AP], (EC7461, EC7488, EC7489) [13MY], (EC7501, Inter-American Foundation, (EC7365) [6MY] (EC7265, EC7266) [29AP], (EC7345) [5MY], EC7502, EC7503, EC7504) [18MY], (EC7532, International Boundry and Water Commission, (EC7750, EC7777) [8JN], (EC8153) [29JN], EC7533, EC7534, EC7535) [19MY], (EC7644, (EC6894) [13AP] (EC8186) [30JN], (EC8418) [20JY], (EC8659, EC7645, EC7646, EC7647, EC7648) [25MY], International Broadcasting Bureau, (EC7298) [3MY] EC8660) [30JY], (EC8893, EC8894, EC8895, (EC7661, EC7662, EC7663, EC7664) [26MY], Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, EC8896, EC8897, EC8898, EC8899, EC8900, (EC7666, EC7667) [27MY], (EC7808, EC7809, (EC7979) [21JN] EC8901) [14SE], (EC9942, EC9943, EC9944, EC7810, EC7811, EC7812, EC7813) [8JN], IRS, (EC5441, EC5442, EC5443, EC5444, EC5445, EC9945, EC9946, EC9947, EC9948, EC9949, (EC7913, EC7914, EC7915, EC7916, EC7933, EC5446, EC5447, EC5448, EC5449, EC5450, EC9950, EC9951, EC9952, EC9953, EC9954, EC7934) [16JN], (EC7962, EC7975, EC7976) EC5451, EC5452, EC5453, EC5454, EC5455) EC9955) [15NO], (EC10603) [2DE], (EC10906) [17JN], (EC7993, EC7994, EC7995, EC7996) [12JA], (EC5687) [21JA], (EC5747) [22JA], [15DE], (EC10961, EC10962, EC10963, EC10969) [21JN], (EC8002) [22JN], (EC8120, EC8121) (EC5804, EC5805, EC5806, EC5807, EC5808, [16DE], (EC11065, EC11066, EC11067) [21DE] [25JN], (EC8146, EC8147) [29JN], (EC8294) EC5809, EC5810) [26JA], (EC5928, EC5929, FDA, (EC5233) [12JA], (EC5758) [26JA], (EC5876, [13JY], (EC8307, EC8308, EC8309, EC8310) EC5930, EC5931, EC5932, EC5933) [2FE], EC5887) [2FE], (EC6009) [4FE], (EC6057) [22FE], [14JY], (EC8414) [20JY], (EC8529) [26JY], (EC6183, EC6184, EC6185, EC6186, EC6187,

3192 INDEX EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC6188, EC6189) [23FE], (EC6270) [25FE], National Council on Disability, (EC7513) [18MY] EC10108, EC10109, EC10110, EC10111, EC10112, (EC6385, EC6386, EC6387, EC6388, EC6389) National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure- EC10113, EC10114, EC10115, EC10116, EC10117, [3MR], (EC6432, EC6433, EC6434, EC6435) ments, (EC8474) [21JY] EC10118, EC10119, EC10264) [15NO], (EC10371, [4MR], (EC6443, EC6444) [5MR], (EC6507) National Credit Union Administration, (EC5880, EC10372, EC10373, EC10374, EC10375, EC10376, [10MR], (EC6539) [11MR], (EC6607, EC6608, EC5881, EC5882) [2FE], (EC6165) [23FE], EC10377, EC10378, EC10379, EC10380) [17NO], EC6609, EC6610) [15MR], (EC6630) [16MR], (EC6316, EC6317) [2MR], (EC6840, EC6841) (EC10449, EC10450, EC10451, EC10452, EC10453, (EC6692) [19MR], (EC6977, EC6978, EC6979, [13AP], (EC7180) [26AP], (EC8162) [29JN], EC10454, EC10455, EC10456, EC10457, EC10458) EC6980, EC6981, EC6982, EC6983, EC6984, (EC8822, EC8823) [14SE], (EC10331) [17NO], [29NO], (EC10569) [1DE], (EC10696) [7DE], EC6985, EC6986, EC6987, EC6988, EC6989) (EC10667, EC10668, EC10669) [7DE], (EC10805, (EC10823, EC10824, EC10825, EC10826, EC10827, [13AP], (EC7048, EC7049) [15AP], (EC7164, EC10806) [13DE], (EC10885) [14DE], (EC10996) EC10828, EC10829, EC10830, EC10831, EC10832, EC7165, EC7166, EC7167) [22AP], (EC7178, [17DE] EC10833, EC10834, EC10835, EC10836, EC10837, EC7193, EC7194, EC7195, EC7196, EC7197, National Endowment for the Arts, (EC5296) [12JA], EC10838, EC10839, EC10840, EC10841, EC10842, EC7198) [26AP], (EC7382) [6MY], (EC7454, (EC7181) [26AP], (EC8080) [24JN], (EC11101) EC10843, EC10844, EC10845) [13DE], (EC11016) EC7455, EC7456, EC7457) [12MY], (EC7524, [21DE] [17DE], (EC11112, EC11113, EC11114, EC11115, EC7525) [18MY], (EC7626) [21MY], (EC7796, National Endowment for the Humanities, (EC5297) EC11116, EC11117, EC11118, EC11119, EC11120, EC7797, EC7798, EC7799, EC7800) [8JN], [12JA], (EC10776) [9DE] EC11121, EC11122, EC11123, EC11124, EC11125, (EC7877, EC7878, EC7879, EC7880, EC7881) National Gallery of Art, (EC10566) [1DE] EC11126, EC11127) [21DE] [14JN], (EC7907, EC7908) [15JN], (EC7945) National Mediation Board, (EC8209) [30JN] NRC, (EC5249) [12JA], (EC5940) [3FE], (EC6605) [16JN], (EC8055, EC8056) [23JN], (EC8170, National Railroad Retirement Board, (EC6710) [20MR] [15MR], (EC7073) [20AP], (EC7122) [21AP], EC8171, EC8172, EC8173, EC8174) [29JN], National Safety Council, (EC6228) [24FE] (EC7347) [5MY], (EC7751) [8JN], (EC7893) (EC8210, EC8211, EC8212, EC8213, EC8214, National Society Daughters of the American Revolu- [15JN], (EC8031) [23JN], (EC8542) [26JY], EC8215, EC8216) [30JN], (EC8338) [14JY], tion, (EC9010) [14SE] (EC8609) [28JY], (EC8661) [30JY], (EC8902, (EC8406) [19JY], (EC8481, EC8482, EC8483, National Tropical Botanical Garden, (EC8354) [15JY] EC8903, EC8904, EC8905, EC8906, EC8907, EC8484, EC8485) [21JY], (EC9341, EC9342, NIH, (EC6487) [10MR], (EC6726) [22MR] EC8908, EC8909, EC8928) [14SE], (EC9840, EC9343, EC9344, EC9345, EC9346, EC9347, NIST, (EC6043, EC6044, EC6045) [4FE], (EC6343) EC9961, EC9962, EC9963, EC9964, EC9965, EC9348, EC9349, EC9350, EC9351, EC9352, [2MR] EC9966) [15NO], (EC10690) [7DE], (EC10907) EC9353, EC9354, EC9355, EC9356, EC9357) NLRB, (EC5298) [12JA], (EC7233) [28AP], (EC8290) [15DE], (EC10965, EC10966, EC10972) [16DE], [14SE], (EC9750, EC9751) [28SE], (EC9960, [13JY], (EC10931) [15DE], (EC11007) [17DE] (EC11069, EC11070, EC11071, EC11072) [21DE] EC10277, EC10278, EC10281, EC10282, EC10283, NOAA, (EC5323, EC5324, EC5325, EC5326, EC5327) NSF, (EC6166) [23FE], (EC8325) [14JY], (EC10046) EC10284, EC10285, EC10286, EC10287, EC10288, [12JA], (EC5776) [26JA], (EC5906, EC5907, [15NO], (EC10618) [2DE] EC10289, EC10290, EC10291, EC10292, EC10293, EC5908, EC5909, EC5910, EC5911, EC5912) [2FE], NTSB, (EC5299) [12JA], (EC5926) [2FE], (EC6055) EC10294, EC10295, EC10296, EC10297, EC10298, (EC5994, EC5995, EC5996, EC5997, EC5998, [9FE], (EC8951, EC9334) [14SE], (EC9710) [28SE] EC10299, EC10300, EC10301, EC10302, EC10303, EC5999, EC6000, EC6001, EC6002, EC6003) [3FE], Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, (EC6293) EC10304, EC10305) [15NO], (EC10387, EC10388) (EC6266) [25FE], (EC6329, EC6330, EC6331, [26FE] [17NO], (EC10468, EC10469) [29NO], (EC10525, EC6332, EC6333, EC6334, EC6335, EC6336, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, EC10526, EC10527) [30NO], (EC10626, EC10627, EC6337, EC6338) [2MR], (EC6372, EC6373) (EC5300) [12JA], (EC7228) [28AP], (EC7427) EC10628) [2DE], (EC10706, EC10707, EC10708, [3MR], (EC6408, EC6409, EC6410, EC6411, [11MY], (EC8952) [14SE], (EC10886) [14DE] EC10709, EC10710, EC10711, EC10712, EC10713, EC6412, EC6413, EC6414, EC6415, EC6416, Office of Government Ethics, (EC5814) [26JA], EC10714) [7DE], (EC10790) [9DE], (EC10849, EC6417, EC6418, EC6419, EC6420, EC6421, (EC11008) [17DE] EC10850, EC10851, EC10852, EC10853, EC10854) EC6422, EC6423, EC6424, EC6425) [4MR], Office of National Drug Control Policy, (EC6058) [13DE], (EC10953) [15DE], (EC11019, EC11020, (EC6503) [10MR], (EC6574, EC6575, EC6576) [22FE], (EC6370) [3MR], (EC6819) [13AP], EC11021, EC11022) [17DE], (EC11166, EC11167, [12MR], (EC6685, EC6686, EC6687, EC6688) (EC7123) [21AP], (EC7643) [25MY], (EC7844, EC11168, EC11169, EC11170, EC11171, EC11172, [19MR], (EC6910, EC6911, EC6912, EC6913, EC7849) [9JN], (EC8065, EC8099) [24JN], EC11173, EC11174, EC11175, EC11176, EC11177, EC6914, EC6915, EC6916, EC6917, EC6918, (EC8329) [14JY], (EC8718) [10AU], (EC8954, EC11178, EC11179, EC11180, EC11181, EC11182) EC6919, EC6920, EC6921, EC6922, EC6923, EC8955, EC9011, EC9372) [14SE], (EC9816, [21DE] EC6924, EC6925, EC6926, EC6927, EC6928, EC10049) [15NO], (EC10631) [2DE], (EC10791) ITC, (EC9358) [14SE], (EC10306) [15NO], (EC10746) EC6929, EC6930, EC6931, EC6932, EC6933, [9DE] [8DE] EC6934, EC6935, EC6936, EC6937, EC6938, Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, EC6939, EC6940, EC6941, EC6942) [13AP], (EC7428) [11MY] (EC6794) [25MR] (EC7013, EC7014) [14AP], (EC7210) [27AP], Office of Special Counsel, (EC6113) [22FE], (EC8957) Judicial Conference of the U.S., (EC8342, EC8353) (EC7234, EC7235, EC7236, EC7237, EC7238) [14SE] [15JY], (EC8390) [19JY], (EC11223) [22DE] [28AP], (EC7271, EC7272, EC7273, EC7274, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc., EC7275, EC7276, EC7277) [29AP], (EC7319, (EC7332) [4MY], (EC8203) [30JN], (EC8958) (EC10623) [2DE] EC7320) [4MY], (EC7349) [5MY], (EC7398, [14SE], (EC9763) [29SE], (EC10310) [15NO] Library of Congress, (EC5317) [12JA], (EC10568) EC7399) [7MY], (EC7496) [14MY], (EC7601, Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan [1DE] EC7602, EC7603, EC7604, EC7605, EC7606, Reconstruction, (EC6255) [25FE], (EC6298) [26FE], Little League Baseball, Inc., (EC6606) [15MR] EC7607, EC7608, EC7609, EC7610, EC7611, (EC7632) [24MY], (EC8929) [14SE], (EC10479) Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, (EC6758) EC7612) [20MY], (EC7625) [21MY], (EC7633, [30NO], (EC11207) [22DE] [23MR], (EC8340) [14JY], (EC9371) [14SE] EC7634, EC7635, EC7636, EC7637) [24MY], Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Recon- Merit Systems Protection Board, (EC5293, EC5294) (EC7641) [25MY], (EC7930, EC7931) [16JN], struction, (EC6273) [25FE], (EC6879) [13AP], [12JA], (EC6570, EC6571) [12MR], (EC7299) (EC7980, EC7981, EC7982, EC7983, EC7984, (EC7557) [19MY], (EC9364) [14SE], (EC11251) [3MY], (EC8351) [15JY], (EC8950) [14SE], EC7985, EC7986, EC7987, EC7988, EC7989, [22DE] (EC10775) [9DE] EC7990, EC7991, EC7992) [21JN], (EC8081) Office of the Special Inspector General for the Trou- Military Leadership Diversity Commission, (EC9755) [24JN], (EC8128, EC8129) [28JN], (EC8205, bled Asset Relief Program, (EC6520) [11MR], [29SE] EC8206) [30JN], (EC8239) [1JY], (EC8292, (EC7538) [19MY], (EC8824) [14SE], (EC10548) Millennium Challenge Corp., (EC7780) [8JN], EC8293) [13JY], (EC8448, EC8449, EC8450, [1DE] (EC7897) [15JN] EC8451, EC8452, EC8453, EC8454) [20JY], Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, (EC6271) NASA, (EC5274, EC5431) [12JA], (EC5799, EC5800) (EC8552, EC8553) [26JY], (EC8635, EC8636, [25FE] [26JA], (EC6120, EC6121) [22FE], (EC6181) EC8637) [29JY], (EC8965, EC8966, EC8967, OMB, (EC5459) [12JA], (EC6263) [25FE], (EC6820) [23FE], (EC6711) [20MR], (EC7550) [19MY], EC8968, EC8969, EC8970, EC8971, EC8972, [13AP], (EC7781) [8JN], (EC7863) [14JN], (EC8161) [29JN], (EC8376) [15JY] EC8973, EC8974, EC8975, EC8976, EC8977, (EC8230) [1JY], (EC8326, EC8327, EC8328) National Archives and Records Administration, EC8978, EC8979, EC8980, EC8981, EC8982, [14JY], (EC8457) [21JY], (EC8953) [14SE], (EC6262) [25FE], (EC6299) [26FE], (EC6502) EC8983, EC8984, EC8985, EC8986, EC8987, (EC9384) [16SE], (EC10047, EC10048) [15NO], [10MR], (EC6664) [18MR], (EC7121) [21AP], EC8988, EC8989, EC8990, EC8991, EC8992, (EC10567) [1DE], (EC10955) [15DE], (EC10973) (EC7394) [7MY], (EC7842) [9JN], (EC8550) EC8993, EC8994, EC8995, EC8996) [14SE], [16DE] [26JY], (EC10617) [2DE], (EC10884) [14DE], (EC10068, EC10069, EC10070, EC10071, EC10072, OPIC, (EC7686) [27MY], (EC10619) [2DE], (EC11006) [17DE] EC10073, EC10074, EC10075, EC10076, EC10077, (EC11104) [21DE] National Capital Planning Commission, (EC5295) EC10078, EC10079, EC10080, EC10081, EC10082, OPM, (EC5301) [12JA], (EC5769) [26JA], (EC6653) [12JA], (EC8352) [15JY], (EC10971) [16DE] EC10083, EC10084, EC10085, EC10086, EC10087, [17MR], (EC6895) [13AP], (EC7300) [3MY], National Commission on Children and Disasters, EC10088, EC10089, EC10090, EC10091, EC10092, (EC7395) [7MY], (EC7909) [15JN], (EC7928) (EC7792) [8JN] EC10093, EC10094, EC10095, EC10096, EC10097, [16JN], (EC8014) [22JN], (EC8038, EC8058) National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, EC10098, EC10099, EC10100, EC10101, EC10102, [23JN], (EC8163) [29JN], (EC8257) [1JY], (EC8446, (EC7832) [9JN] EC10103, EC10104, EC10105, EC10106, EC10107, EC8447) [20JY], (EC8930, EC8956) [14SE],

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(EC10050, EC10051) [15NO], (EC10370) [17NO], U.S. Tax Court, (EC10976) [16DE] ———require annual audits of contracts for compli- (EC10406) [18NO], (EC10932) [15DE], (EC11102, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, (EC5305) ance with the Buy American Act (see H.R. 5898), EC11103) [21DE] [12JA], (EC5832) [27JA], (EC6300) [26FE], [28JY] OSHA, (EC9871, EC9872, EC9873) [15NO] (EC7039) [15AP], (EC7551) [19MY], (EC10777) ———require each agency to include contact informa- OTS, (EC7387) [7MY], (EC8491) [22JY] [9DE] tion in its collection of information (see H.R. 6068), Peace Corps, (EC6167, EC6168) [23FE], (EC7514) U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commis- [30JY] [18MY], (EC8237) [1JY] sion, (EC7204) [27AP], (EC7335) [4MY] ———require report and recommendations on adjust- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., (EC5232) [12JA], VFW, (EC8299, EC8300) [13JY] ment or reduction of fees imposed for services and (EC5883, EC5884, EC5885, EC5886) [2FE], Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association, things of value each agency produces (see H.R. (EC6597) [15MR], (EC6656) [18MR], (EC7115) (EC6118) [22FE] 5988), [30JY] [21AP], (EC7301) [3MY], (EC7619) [21MY], EXECUTIVE CYBERSPACE AUTHORITIES ACT ———require review of Government programs for pur- (EC7782) [8JN], (EC8015) [22JN], (EC8123) Bills and resolutions poses of assessing their performance and improving [28JN], (EC8204) [30JN], (EC8530) [26JY], Enact (see H.R. 5247), [6MY] their operations, and establish the Performance Im- (EC8833) [14SE], (EC9876, EC9877, EC9878, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS related term(s) FED- provement Council (H.R. 2142), consideration (see EC9879, EC10052) [15NO], (EC10490) [30NO], ERAL EMPLOYEES H. Res. 1781), [21DE] (EC10620, EC10621) [2DE], (EC10813, EC10814) Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: create a means to review and [13DE], (EC11043) [21DE] Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 101), abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplica- Postal Regulatory Commission, (EC6896) [13AP] [30NO] (see H.J. Res. 105), [17DE] tive, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds Postal Service, (EC6114) [22FE], (EC7091) [20AP], ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 101), consider- (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] (EC7961) [17JN], (EC11009) [17DE] ation (see H. Res. 1741), [30NO] Federal employees: establish and fund certain training Potomac Electric Power Co., (EC8016) [22JN] ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 105), consider- programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see Railroad Retirement Board, (EC6683) [19MR], ation (see H. Res. 1776), [17DE] H.R. 5522), [14JN] (EC6745) [22MR], (EC7145) [22AP], (EC7929) ———making full-year continuing at lower levels with ———extend post-employment restrictions on certain [16JN], (EC8060) [23JN], (EC8409) [19JY], certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), [22SE] executive and legislative branch officers and employ- (EC8959) [14SE], (EC9764) [29SE], (EC10320, Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (see H. ees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] EC10323) [15NO], (EC10747) [8DE], (EC10974) Res. 1492, 1493), [30JN] ———improve teleworking in executive agencies by [16DE] ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. developing telework program that allows employees Resolution Funding Corp., (EC6371) [3MR] 1493), pass (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked SBA, (EC5432, EC5433, EC5434, EC5435) [12JA], ———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010–2020 in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), (EC6170) [23FE], (EC7302) [3MY], (EC7556, (see H. Con. Res. 281), [26MY] consideration (see H. Res. 1509), [13JY] (see H. EC7559) [19MY], (EC8291) [13JY], (EC8455) Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Res. 1721), [17NO] [20JY], (EC10053) [15NO], (EC10846, EC10847) Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] ———reduce number of civil service positions within [13DE], (EC11106, EC11161, EC11162, EC11163, Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider infor- the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), [20MY] EC11164) [21DE] mation regarding domestic employment before Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: ex- SEC, (EC5226, EC5227, EC5303) [12JA], (EC6007) awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] tend number of years that multiyear contracts may [4FE], (EC6137, EC6169) [23FE], (EC6224) [24FE], Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel (EC6282) [26FE], (EC6519) [11MR], (EC6584, to removal of litigation against Federal officers or (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] EC6595) [15MR], (EC6613) [16MR], (EC6665) agencies to Federal courts (see H.R. 5281), [12MY] Government: make funds available to increase program [18MR], (EC6842) [13AP], (EC7125) [21AP], (see H.R. 6560), [21DE] integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government (EC7953) [17JN], (EC8039) [23JN], (EC8492) ———clarify and improve certain provisions relative spending of taxpayer’s dollars (see H.R. 5363), [22JY], (EC8677) [9AU], (EC8825) [14SE], to removal of litigation against Federal officers or [20MY] (EC9858, EC9859, EC9860, EC9861, EC9862, agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration ———prohibit expenditure of funds for construction EC9863, EC9864, EC10005) [15NO], (EC10424, of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] or lease of buildings or space in the District of EC10425) [29NO], (EC10547) [1DE], (EC10670) Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), [7DE], (EC10975) [16DE], (EC11105) [21DE], H.R. 5582), [23JN] [28JY] (EC11197) [22DE] Dept. of Defense: establish a Director of Anti-Traf- Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensa- Selective Service System, (EC5304) [12JA], (EC5775) ficking Policies (see H.R. 5195), [29AP] tion packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae [26JA] ———restore accountability and congressional over- and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives Smithsonian Institution, (EC7623) [21MY] sight to the defense contracting process (see H.R. in accordance with executive branch senior employ- Social Security Advisory Board, (EC10630) [2DE] 6310), [29SE] ees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), [20JA] SSA, (EC5811, EC5812) [26JA], (EC6124) [22FE], Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a U.S. Citizen- GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all (EC6190) [23FE], (EC6225) [24FE], (EC6540) ship and Immigration Services field office in Kodiak, telecommunication services under Networx contracts [11MR], (EC6693) [19MR], (EC7303) [3MY], AK (see H.R. 4893), [19MR] (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] (EC8134) [28JN], (EC8175) [29JN], (EC8301, Dept. of Justice: anniversary (see H. Res. 1422), Health: require the President, Vice President, Members EC8302) [13JY], (EC8339) [14JY], (EC9359, [28MY] of Congress, political appointees, and congressional EC9363) [14SE], (EC9746) [28SE], (EC10307, Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women’s Bureau (see staff to purchase health insurance through health in- EC10308, EC10309) [15NO], (EC10629) [2DE], H. Res. 1589), [30JY] surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] (EC10638) [3DE], (EC10933) [15DE], (EC11185) Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies Library of Congress: make available to the public bulk [21DE] from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- legislative summary and status data used to provide St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., (EC10788) poses of addressing climate change without express information posted on the THOMAS website (see [9DE] and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), H.R. 6289), [29SE] State Energy Advisory Board, (EC7293) [3MY] [13MY] Native Americans: establish effective consultation and Supreme Court, (EC7472, EC7473, EC7474, EC7475, Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies coordination procedures between Federal agencies EC7476) [13MY] to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- and Indian tribes regarding government activities that TVA, (EC7783) [8JN] struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood impact tribal lands and interests (see H.R. 5023), U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification Round control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] [14AP] Table, (EC8116) [25JN] Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- OMB: establish and maintain website to track the ex- U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, (EC8349) [15JY] cess policies relative to research conducted by that penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), U.S. Capitol Police, (EC6795) [25MR], (EC7553) agency or from funds administered by that agency [30JY] [19MY], (EC10448) [29NO] (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] Program Reform Commission: establish to review and U.S. Court of Appeals, (EC6341) [2MR], (EC10133) ———improve access to information in the legislative identify unnecessary Federal programs and make rec- [15NO], (EC10977) [16DE] and executive branches of the Government (see H.R. ommendations to Congress for termination, modifica- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (EC5322) [12JA], 4983), [25MR] tion, or retention of such programs (see H.R. 5407), (EC6301) [26FE], (EC6326) [2MR], (EC7429) ———improve management and oversight of contracts [26MY] [11MY], (EC7687, EC7688) [27MY], (EC7784) and strengthen accountability of Government-wide Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- [8JN], (EC8469, EC8470, EC8471) [21JY], suspension and debarment system (see H.R. 5726), lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] (EC10066) [15NO], (EC10691, EC10692, EC10693) [13JY] Renewable energy: extend contract periods for renew- [7DE], (EC10778, EC10779) [9DE], (EC11010, ———permit agencies to count certain contracts to- able energy for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), EC11011, EC11012, EC11013, EC11014) [17DE], ward certain small business contracting goals (see [15SE] (EC11107) [21DE] H.R. 6226), [28SE] States: provide special standing for State government U.S. Sentencing Commission, (EC6117) [22FE], ———provide authority for Inspectors General to sub- officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in (EC7790) [8JN], (EC8355) [15JY], (EC10496) poena attendance and testimony of witnesses (see conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws [30NO] H.R. 5815), [22JY] (see H.R. 4946), [25MR]

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Taxation: exclude executive branch officers and em- Classified information: request to furnish the House EXPLOSIVES related term(s) FIREARMS ployees from nonrecognition rules relative to the sale of Representatives documents relative to a review Bills and resolutions of property to comply with conflict-of-interest re- of mitigation efforts in light of recent release of Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding quirements (see H.R. 5639), [29JN] classified information (see H. Res. 1749), [2DE] self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. ———limit amount of funds made available to Federal Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] agencies if taxes are raised (see H.R. 5955), [29JY] ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consider- Dept. of Defense: recognize work in identifying dan- Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seek- ation (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] gers of tinnitus for members of the Armed Forces ing judicial review of a permit, license, or approval ———enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), [29JY] subjected to blast injuries and high decibel equip- issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public Dept. of Justice: transmit to the House of Representa- ment (see H. Res. 1683), [29SE] transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] tives copies of communications on certain rec- Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a study and sub- Messages ommendations relative to administration appoint- mit a report to Congress on the use of explosives Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: ments (see H. Res. 1455), [17JN] detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. President Obama, [2FE] Federal employees: extend post-employment restrictions 4442), [13JA] Veto of H.J. Res. 64, Continuing Appropriations: Presi- on certain executive and legislative branch officers Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, dent Obama, [12JA] Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens Motions and employees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] Haiti: establish the Office of the Special Coordinator (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special to removal of litigation against Federal officers or Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), [8DE] refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 4952), [25MR] Federal agencies and departments: require review of 1744), [1DE] Health: require the President, Vice President, Members Government programs for purposes of assessing their National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate of Congress, political appointees, and congressional performance and improving their operations, and es- (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] staff to purchase health insurance through health in- tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] 2142), [21DE] Bills and resolutions Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive Library of Congress: make available to the public bulk Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. agencies by developing telework program that allows legislative summary and status data used to provide goods and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours information posted on the THOMAS website (see EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S. worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. H.R. 6289), [29SE] Bills and resolutions 1722), [14JY], [18NO] National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- Reports filed [6MY] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- Consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropria- National Office for Cyberspace: establish (see H.R. ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1741) 4900), [22MR] [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–664), [30NO] National security: establish the Executive Cyber Direc- Consideration of H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropria- Motions tor and clarify authority relative to critical informa- Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1776) tion infrastructure policy creation, verification, and grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–689), [17DE] enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement ———require quadrennial national security reviews Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] Office of Science and Technology Policy: study and Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] prepare a comprehensive national economic competi- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1509) EXPORTS see FOREIGN TRADE tiveness and innovation strategy (see H.R. 5140), (H. Rept. 111–535), [13JY] FAA AIR TRANSPORTATION MODERNIZATION Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, [26AP] AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT GPRA Modernization Act: Committee on Rules Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project: establish Bills and resolutions (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] (see H.R. 4689), [25FE] Enact (H.R. 1586): consideration of Senate amend- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Presidents of the U.S.: amend rules governing succes- ments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. Res. Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- sion (see H.R. 6557), [17DE] 1606), [9AU] tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) Taxation: exclude executive branch officers and em- Motions (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] ployees from nonrecognition rules relative to the sale Enact (H.R. 1586), [25MR], [10AU] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, of property to comply with conflict-of-interest re- Reports filed Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related quirements (see H.R. 5639), [29JN] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) cyber and communications infrastructure (see H.R. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] 5548), [16JN] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules 5006), [13AP] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, Con. Res. 320), [28SE] Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- Motions Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- Considerations of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), [3FE] Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on Reports filed 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Bills and resolutions Credit: prohibit furnishing of certain negative loan Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] modification information to a consumer reporting Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science agency and prohibit such information from being ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111– and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– used in computing a consumer’s credit score (see 504), [14JN] 405), [27JA] H.R. 5743), [15JY] Inspector General Authority Improvement Act: Com- Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- ———require inclusion of credit scores with free an- mittee on Oversight and Government Reform atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- nual credit reports provided to consumers (see H.R. (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), [23SE] ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for 4538), [27JA] ments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 2011: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) Financial institutions: amend relative to applicability 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] of identity theft guidelines to creditors (see H.R. Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Oversight National Manufacturing Strategy Act: Committee on 6420), [17NO] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4692) (H. and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. FAIR DEFENSE COMPETITION ACT Rept. 111–474), [4MY] Rept. 111–574), [28JY] Bills and resolutions EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMA- EXPANDING INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY Enact (see H.R. 5298), [13MY] TIONS see PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS INCENTIVES ACT FAIR ELECTIONS NOW ACT EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT related Bills and resolutions Reports filed term(s) WHITE HOUSE Enact (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] Provisions: Committee on House Administration Bills and resolutions EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), [21DE] Business and industry: require preparation of a quad- Bills and resolutions FAIR HOUSING ACT rennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. Financial institutions: adjust dollar limits on check hold Bills and resolutions 4692), [25FE] policies (see H.R. 4936), [24MR] Amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE]

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Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sexual orienta- FALLIN, MARY (a Representative from Oklahoma) duty through the presentation of an official lapel tion and gender identity (see H.R. 4820, 4828), Bills and resolutions introduced button (see H.R. 5333), [18MY] [11MR] (see H.R. 4988), [25MR] National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve Religion: provide an exemption for any person seeking H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] applications to operate new demonstration programs, to enter into a shared living arrangement with a Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- person sharing similar religious opinions or religious velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] beliefs (see H.R. 6440), [18NO] and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual meas- FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT H. Res. 1110), [25FE] ures of family income to more accurately determine Bills and resolutions Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of Business and industry: require employers to keep the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. records on non-employees who perform labor or 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] 5891), [28JY] services for remuneration and provide a special pen- FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS related Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see alty for employers who misclassify employees (see term(s) CHILDREN AND YOUTH H. Res. 1078), [5FE] H.R. 5107), [22AP] Bills and resolutions Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the Dept. of Labor: establish wage theft prevention and Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and pro- decennial census to include an inquiry on an individ- community partnership grant program (see H.R. vide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), ual’s status as a veteran, spouse of a veteran, or 6268), [29SE] [29JY] dependent of a veteran (see H.R. 5517), [10JN] Health care professionals: amend certain exemptions Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. for direct care workers and improve systems for ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see H. Res. 1313), [29AP] collection and reporting of data on the direct care 1633), [16SE] Children and youth: determine extent to which reports workforce (see H.R. 5902), [28JY] Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- FAIR PLAYING FIELD ACT and express condolences to their families and friends bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see Enact (see H.R. 6128), [15SE] Armed Forces: authorize adoption of a military work- H.R. 6498), [7DE] FAIR TRADE LAWS see FOREIGN TRADE ing dog by the family of a deceased or seriously ———establish and expand programs using multiple FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA wounded member who was the handler of the dog networks to recruit and train foster and adoptive Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4639), [22FE] parents and provide support to foster children and Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ ———authorize space-available travel on military air- their families (see H.R. 5830), [22JY] efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of craft for a member or former member of a Reserve ———establish national and State putative father reg- earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] component eligible for retired pay but for age and istries and make grants to States to promote perma- FAIRHAVEN, MA for accompanying dependents (see H.R. 5404), nent families for children and responsible fatherhood Bills and resolutions [26MY] (see H.R. 6298), [29SE] Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New ———call for the President to overturn the policy ———provide children in foster care with school sta- Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condo- bility and equal access to educational opportunities [2MR] lence to the family of a member who has died by (see H.R. 5817), [22JY] FAIRNESS AND ACCURACY IN EMPLOYMENT suicide (see H. Res. 1229), [25MR] ———provide for programs and activities with respect BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT ———design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Remembrance to the children of members who die 6241), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 5300), [13MY] while serving on active duty in support of operations ———provide grants to nonprofit organizations that FAIRNESS IN COCAINE SENTENCING ACT in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), [18NO] carry out child-parent visitation programs for chil- Reports filed ———enable State homes to furnish nursing home dren with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5747), Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. care to parents whose children died while serving [15JY] 3245) (H. Rept. 111–670), [1DE] ———require States to take certain additional steps in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), [26JA] FAIRNESS IN FLOOD MAPPING ACT ———ensure housing assistance programs are avail- to assist foster children in making the transition to Bills and resolutions able to veterans and members who have service- independent living (see H.R. 6193), [23SE] Enact (see H.R. 5722), [13JY] ———strengthen families’ engagement in the edu- connected injuries and to survivors and dependents FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from Amer- cation of their children (see H.R. 5211), [5MY] of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] ican Samoa) Community Reinvestment Act: repeal (see H.R. 5038), ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, Bills and resolutions introduced [15AP] Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the fur- TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California nishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [10AU] Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), [13JY] in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] ———strengthen juvenile and family courts (see H.R. Climate: support a legally binding global agreement ———establish a temporary prohibition on termination 4446), [13JA] to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- of TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable the age of 26 (see H.R. 6227), [28SE] vated violence and create employer liability for neg- nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see ———extend TRICARE coverage to certain depend- ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes H. Res. 1552), [22JY] ents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), [24MR] on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), Dept. of the Interior: conduct a technological capability ———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent dan- [18MR] assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study ger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation al- Dept. of Defense: codify the Military Spouse Career on recovery of minerals from the seabed of the U.S. lowance, and other special and incentive pays (see Advancement Account (MyCAA) program (see H.R. (see H.R. 4792), [9MR] H.R. 4440), [13JA] 6369), [29SE] ———ensure that the flags of the several States, the ———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents Dept. of Education: establish grant programs to help District of Columbia, and U.S. territories encircle of members who die during a period of war (see pregnant and parenting students stay in school (see the Washington Monument (see H.R. 5530), [15JN] H.R. 6371), [29SE] H.R. 5460), [28MY] Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of ———pay additional death gratuity on behalf of mem- ———make grants to promote the education of preg- those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and soli- bers killed in action equal to all Social Security nant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), [28JY] darity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic taxes paid by the member and taxes paid on self- Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth incident (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] employment income (see H.R. 5921), [29JY] in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, ———protect child custody arrangements for parents nities the information and skills needed to reduce Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens who are members deployed in support of a contin- teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] gency operation (see H.R. 4469), [19JA] ———enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- public awareness of risks and dangers associated Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), closure of property owned by surviving spouses of with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see [22FE] 1744), [1DE] H.R. 4664), [23FE] ———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of ———recognize and honor commitment and sacrifices Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] political problems (see H. Res. 1321), [4MY] of U.S. military families (see H. Con. Res. 330), ———tribute to family planning services provided U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the [16NO] under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see ———recognize contributions made by the spouses of H. Res. 1476), [24JN] H. Res. 1551), [22JY] members who serve in combat through the presen- Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain FALL RIVER, MA tation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5233), Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- Bills and resolutions [6MY] quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building: designate ———recognize dependent children of members serv- ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children (see H.R. 5758), [15JY] ing on active duty or who have served on active legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry

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adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see Education: develop undergraduate and graduate cur- LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- H.R. 4603), [4FE] ricula on child abuse and neglect, forensic interview gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] Dept. of Justice: establish demonstration program to training programs, and regional training centers for ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] partner nonprofit organizations with juvenile justice State and local child protection professionals (see Members of Congress: prohibit payment of death gratu- agencies to monitor juvenile facilities and provide H.R. 5847), [22JY] ities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members families with increased positive engagement (see Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of (see H.R. 6526), [15DE] H.R. 6361), [29SE] low-income women through increased participation Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, for connecting children and families with the out- 4830), [11MR] and Philadelphia International Airport for helping doors (see H.R. 6426), [18NO] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow transfer of educational Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility re- lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assist- quirements relative to railroad hours of service em- Mexico: express condolences to families of victims ance Program to certain dependents for special edu- ployees (see H.R. 5944), [29JY] of people who died while migrating to the U.S. cation (see H.R. 6513), [9DE] Fathers: recognize contributions of fathers in the and condemn criminal network responsible for their ———establish child-care centers for children of vet- healthy development of children, support responsible massacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] erans receiving treatment and other individuals (see fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of Mother’s Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. H.R. 4656), [23FE] fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1295), [22AP] ———extend age of eligibility of dependent children 1389), [25MY] National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see for receipt of transferred educational assistance under FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on pack- H. Res. 1648), [22SE] the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see aging of certain baby monitors warning that signals National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals H.R. 5737), [14JY] may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. ———extend time period for Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 1648), [22SE] 6463), [1DE] to transfer educational assistance to a dependent National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: Federal employees: extend eligibility for coverage child under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Pro- National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals sistance Program (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] ———extend time period in which an individual may gram to certain adult dependents of Federal employ- and ideals (see H. Res. 1293), [22AP] transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 Educational Assist- ees and annuitants (see H.R. 5179), [29AP] (see National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. ance benefits to dependents (see H.R. 6336), [29SE] H.R. 5200), [4MY] Res. 1313), [29AP] ———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and ———make stillborn children eligible for optional cov- National Commission on Effective Marginal Tax Rates provide a plot allowance for spouses and children erage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance for Low-Income Families: establish (see H.R. 5574), of certain veterans who are buried in State ceme- (see H.R. 4821), [11MR] [22JN] teries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] Foreign aid: provide assistance for the prevention and National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special ———provide certain abused dependents of veterans treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] with health care (see H.R. 6466), [1DE] [27MY] National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support ———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), [22AP] for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled H. Res. 1617), [14SE] National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support veterans (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), [16SE] ———provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recog- National Family Business Week: designate (see H. Res. members who die on active duty to educational as- nize other workers, and commend rescuers and vol- 1586), [30JY] sistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational unteers providing support to surviving families (see National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. Assistance Program (see H.R. 5443), [27MY] (see H. Res. 1347), [11MY] 1339), [6MY] H.R. 6372), [29SE] Haiti: support efforts to address the crisis faced by National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: ———provide housing loan benefits for children of Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] Armed Forces members and veterans who die from Res. 1159), [10MR] National Missing Children’s Day: observance (see H. service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status for cer- Res. 1325), [4MY] [15MR] tain long-term residents who entered the U.S. as National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), ———take into account each child a veteran has when children (see H.R. 6327), [29SE] [15JY] determining the veteran’s financial status when re- ———create an exemption from the presumption that National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals ceiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. an alien is an immigrant for an alien seeking to and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] 4465), [19JA] enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant to care for a rel- National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Preven- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- ative with a serious health issue (see H.R. 5595), tion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. cies: making appropriations for military construction [24JN] 1081), [22FE] and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] ———modify age requirements for adopted alien chil- National Whole Child Month: designate (see H. Res. ———making appropriations for military construction dren and harmonize adoptions between Hague Con- 1093), [22FE] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration vention and non-Hague Convention countries (see National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] H.R. 5532), [15JN] Res. 1598), [30JY] Developing countries: protect girls through prevention ———provide for nonimmigrant visas for certain North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), [14DE] aliens whose petitions or applications are pending efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, Disabled: enhance existing adult day programs for peo- or who have not received immigrant visas (see H.R. and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] ple with multiple sclerosis or other similar diseases 5880), [27JY] Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- and improve access to respite services for family ———recognize the marriage of an Armed Forces ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to caregivers who are taking care of such people (see member and an alien spouse when the parties are help meet housing needs of low-income families (see H.R. 6208), [23SE] H.R. 5845), [22JY] Disasters: take actions to address the needs of children not physically in the presence of each other due Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- and families who are victims of a major disaster to service abroad (see H.R. 6397), [15NO] ———temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa visions that require extension of dependent coverage (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] Discrimination: prohibit in adoption or foster care category to include Haitians whose petition for a to adult children under age 26 (see H.R. 6450), placements based on sexual orientation, gender iden- family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on [29NO] tification, or marital status of any prospective parent or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), Public buildings: require restrooms be equipped with or the child involved (see H.R. 4806), [10MR] [5FE] baby changing facilities (see H.R. 4534), [27JA] Diseases: provide grants and assistance to improve Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- services for individuals with autism and their fami- for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see nated approach to improving maternal and infant lies and expand the number of University Centers H.R. 5206), [4MY] health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Edu- ———increase maximum age for children eligible for Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to cation (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA engage in community service and complete economic District of Columbia: disapprove action of the District programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] of Columbia Council in approving legislation to Investments: increase funding for individual develop- Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the allow same-sex marriage (see H.J. Res. 72), [26JA] ment accounts through funds received by eliminating determination of the limit on assistance under the ———prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any the domestic production tax deduction for coal and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), (see H.R. 5938), [29JY] be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. [30JY] ———extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for 4430), [13JA] Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Pro- Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction grams (see H.R. 4564), [2FE] (see H.R. 4623), [9FE] retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- Publice welfare programs: require States to take steps amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] to address domestic and sexual violence among Tem-

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porary Assistance for Needy Families Program re- ———provide relief to certain married couples ineli- FAMILY HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY ACT cipients (see H.R. 4978), [25MR] gible for first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. Reports filed Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. 4701), [25FE] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce 1111), [25FE] ———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–607), [16SE] Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- (see H.R. 5764), [15JY] FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent ———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for Bills and resolutions workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), [11MY] Enact (see H.R. 5880), [27JY] place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC ACCOUNT- [1JY] rity number in order to claim the refundable portion ABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY FOR TAX- Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education of the child tax credit (see H.R. 4528), [27JA] PAYERS ACT programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] ———terminate advance payment of the earned in- Bills and resolutions ———ensure foster children are able to use program come tax credit (see H.R. 5885), [27JY] Enact (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC TRANS- their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. PARENCY ACT ———provide for treatment of permanent partnerships Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of Bills and resolutions between individuals of the same gender as marriage families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] Enact (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] for purposes of determining entitlement to certain Veterans: codify increases in the rates of pensions for FANNIE MAE (GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTER- benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children ———require citizenship and immigration verification PRISE) (see H.R. 5642), [30JN] of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s Bills and resolutions ———increase rates of disability compensation for vet- Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] erans with service-connected disabilities and depend- Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie ency and indemnity compensation for survivors of sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, Taxation: allow a credit for birth mothers whose chil- certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), [23FE] that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify dren are adopted (see H.R. 5251), [6MY] West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] ———allow a deduction for qualified long-term care Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home insurance and a credit for individuals who care for to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. or insured under the National Housing Act, that the [28SE] 1236), [13AP] mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program ———allow an exemption from tax for individuals Year of the Father: support goals and ideals (see H. (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] with gross income of not more than $50,000 (see Con. Res. 285), [10JN] Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly re- H.R. 6082), [10AU] Motions ports to Congress during the conservatorship of ———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] an Armed Forces member for a new State license retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of or certification required due to permanent change Reports filed Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in duty station of such member to another State Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- during any period that such entities are in con- (see H.R. 4693), [25FE] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] ———allow the first-time homebuyer credit in the case for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: ———establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie of joint returns of long-time residents where only Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for 1 spouse meets the ownership and use requirements Rept. 111–570), [27JY] continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of (see H.R. 4713), [26FE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), [19MR] ———eliminate any time limitation for granting equi- ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- table innocent spouse relief (see H.R. 6089), [10AU] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed ———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see 111–426), [4MR] that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs H.R. 5475), [28MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] ———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and from the individual alternative minimum tax (see (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] H.R. 5529), [15JN] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax ———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt ———express that the value-added tax is a massive Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of En- tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) ergy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) pro- come and only further push back America’s eco- (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] grams (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), [13AP] (see Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- H. Res. 1346), [11MY] cies Appropriations for Military Construction and ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- ———express that the value-added tax is a massive Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations pensate such executives in accordance with executive tax increase that will result in hardships for families (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), and job-creating small business and will further push Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: [20JA] back America’s economic recovery (see H. Res. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Housing: ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- 1317), [29AP] (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education increase or preserve the number of dwelling units increase limits on small business expensing of cer- and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- [29JY] [20MY] imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through ———facilitate affordable workforce homeownership ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: in, and develop the full-time resident communities nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- ———make employers of spouses of military per- September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriot- ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real sonnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see ism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and H.R. 4764), [4MR] 3290) (H. Rept. 111–667), [30NO] other buyers using public funds for a certain period ———modify the dependent care tax credit and extend Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] and increase the additional standard deduction for tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages State and local real property taxes (see H.R. 5075), Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), and increase availability of affordable new mortgages [20AP] ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts [22SE] and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. [28SE] ———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] ———prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie [3MR] Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mortgage that ———provide a credit for taxpayers with long-term toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage Electronic care needs (see H.R. 5491), [9JN] PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Registration Systems is the mortgagee of record (see ———provide a refundable credit against income tax (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] H.R. 6460), [30NO] to assist individuals with high residential energy FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT FARM SECURITY AND RURAL INVESTMENT costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] Bills and resolutions ACT ———provide additional protections for recipients of Railroads: clarify eligibility requirements relative to Bills and resolutions the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit railroad hours of service employees (see H.R. 5944), Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] [29JY] to make loans to consumers to implement energy

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efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see income tax credit to offset the impact of the fee connected injuries and to survivors and dependents H.R. 4785), [9MR] (see H.R. 4646), [23FE] of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans Taxation: permanently extend the American opportunity ———exclude bonus payments paid by State or local to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- tax credit increases made to the Hope Scholarship governments in determining eligibility for benefits ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- Credit (see H.R. 6455), [29NO] or assistance under Federal, State, or local programs eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT financed with Federal funds (see H.R. 6230), [28SE] ———extend suspension of limitation on the period Bills and resolutions ———expand matters covered by preseparation coun- for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm Enact (H.R. 2751): consideration of Senate amend- seling (see H.R. 5049), [15AP] Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see H.R. ments (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve 6418), [17NO] Motions applications to operate new demonstration programs, Motions Enact (H.R. 2751), [21DE] renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities Reports filed bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] to make loans to consumers to implement energy Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Benefits: increase for one month in 2010 to compensate efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 4785), [16SE] 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] 4429), [13JA] Reports filed FE´ DE´ RATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ———increase for seniors, veterans, and people with Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- ASSOCIATION (FIFA) disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Bills and resolutions for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. 5987), [30JY] (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- 1527), [15JY] ———provide a one-time payment to certain bene- riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts ficiaries to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living [14SE] of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), [16NO] FARM TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS ACT Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), [29SE] Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to Bills and resolutions FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT support expansion and development of mentoring Enact (see H.R. 4710), [26FE] Bills and resolutions programs (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), FARMERS see AGRICULTURE Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information [5MY] FARR, SAM (a Representative from California) Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- Budget: establish a sequestration to reduce all non- Bills and resolutions introduced mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] exempt programs, projects, and activities by a certain Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for FEDERAL AGENCIES see EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS percent in years in which the Federal budget is in puppies (see H.R. 5434), [27MY] FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS related term(s) PUBLIC deficit (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. WELFARE PROGRAMS ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 1624), [15SE] Bills and resolutions ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant pro- Agriculture: increase funding for programs evaluating school construction and renovation, and other edu- gram to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. effectiveness of livestock producer risk management cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 4676), [24FE] tools and include livestock insurance under education ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of and information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] school construction and renovation, and other edu- those who served in the Military Intelligence Service ———repeal sugar price support program and mar- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), keting allotments (see H.R. 6375), [29SE] Res. 1203), [20MR] [24MY] Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act: amend certain re- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize quirements for construction job training program ative to health care reform, student loan reform, contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- grants (see H.R. 6395), [29SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend pe- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- tion specialists and disseminating timely information riod for which certain nutrition assistance may be ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. ———require Presidential and congressional budgets World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), 5656), [30JN] to disclose and display the net present value of future [5MY] ———prohibit the use of stimulus funds for signage costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), Designated Speaker pro tempore indicating that a project is being carried out using [16MR] House of Representatives, [7DE] those funds (see H.R. 5679), [1JY] ———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobli- Bullock County, AL: include in the definition of the FASI, FRANK F. gated (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] Appalachian region for purposes of Appalachian re- Bills and resolutions ———reserve funds for payments to the Dept. of the gional development (see H.R. 5489), [9JN] Frank F. Fasi Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: des- Interior Bureau of Indian Education for Indian chil- Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual meas- ignate (see H.R. 5721), [13JY] dren (see H.R. 4475), [20JA] ures of family income to more accurately determine FATHER’S DAY ———use unexpended balances of funds to replenish extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of Bills and resolutions the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR] means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. Families and domestic relations: recognize contribu- Appropriations: establish National Commission on Ear- 5891), [28JY] tions of fathers in the healthy development of chil- mark Reform and OMB Office of Grant Making, Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus dren, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage streamline Federal grant making process, and end and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their earmarks and limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] children (see H. Res. 1389), [25MY] 5775), [19JY] ———provide loan guarantees and interest rate sub- Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- ———increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and Peace sidies for successful companies to establish and im- sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), [25MY] plement long-term U.S. growth plans (see H.R. Year of the Father: support goals and ideals (see H. ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- 5445), [27MY] Con. Res. 285), [10JN] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- FATTAH, CHAKA (a Representative from Pennsyl- program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), vania) (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] [13MY] Appointments ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans H.R. 6258), [29SE] Bills and resolutions introduced program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts ———examine and improve the child welfare work- Clinton, William J.: disavow impeachment (see H. Res. (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), force (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] 1723), [17NO] [22MR] ———provide children in foster care with school sta- Dept. of Education: assure comparability of opportunity ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- bility and equal access to educational opportunities for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans (see H.R. 5817), [22JY] 5071), [20AP] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts ———provide for programs and activities with respect Dept. of Energy: create the right business environment (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] 6241), [29SE] other clean energy and create mini-Manhattan Armed Forces: distribute to members, upon discharge ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. projects for clean energy research and development or release from active duty, information on a com- 5504), [10JN] (see H.R. 4741), [3MR] pact disk listing and explaining health, education, ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see and other benefits for which veterans are eligible consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] H. Res. 1638), [20SE] (see H.R. 5719), [13JY] ———require States to take certain additional steps Public debt: establish a fee on transactions which ———ensure housing assistance programs are avail- to assist foster children in making the transition to would eliminate the national debt and provide an able to veterans and members who have service- independent living (see H.R. 6193), [23SE]

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Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, ———establish pilot program to award grants and loan 6456), [29NO] and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and Colleges and universities: require institutions that re- (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. ceive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent har- Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant pro- 6553), [17DE] assment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] gram to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. ———provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and Community Living Assistance Services and Supports 4676), [24FE] other incentives to eligible individuals or entities (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- ———establish a loan program to assist in locating for the purchase and installation of solar energy sys- miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and information technology and manufacturing jobs in tems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] ———reduce deficits and Government spending ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] ———establish an early-stage business investment and through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and Conservation of energy: establish a loan program to incubation grant program (see H.R. 5411), [26MY] programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] promote energy conservation in rural areas (see H.R. ———repeal public telecommunications facilities as- Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national 6341), [29SE] sistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] or regional instructional programs for low-income Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish to Dept. of Defense: codify the Military Spouse Career youth under the Community Services Block Grant review and identify inequitable Federal subsidies and Advancement Account (MyCAA) program (see H.R. Program (see H.R. 4480), [20JA] make recommendations to Congress for termination, 6369), [29SE] ———carry out programs to provide youth in racial modification, or retention of such subsidies (see H.R. ———extend Homeowners Assistance Program to as- or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the 5406), [26MY] sist Armed Forces members who are reassigned and information and skills needed to reduce teenage Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- forced to sell a home that has dropped in value pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] cational agencies participating in the school lunch (see H.R. 6272), [29SE] ———enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing program to donate any excess food to local food Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program public awareness of risks and dangers associated banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] (see H. Res. 1641), [22SE] with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), ———assure comparability of opportunity for educa- ———assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to [22FE] implement farm to school programs that improve tionally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5071), ———ensure health service programs or surveys pro- access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. [20AP] vide for voluntary collection of data on sexual ori- ———authorize grants for the creation, update, or ad- 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] entation and gender identity of participants in such aptation of open textbooks (see H.R. 4575), [2FE] ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans ———award grants to establish, expand, or support programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- ———establish a program to award grants to, and an existing school-based mentoring program to assist ures to reduce home energy use (see H.R. 4785), enter into contracts with, medical-legal partnerships at-risk middle school students with transition to high [9MR] to assist patients to navigate health-related programs school (see H.R. 5753), [15JY] ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans ———award grants to improve access to, sharing of, and activities (see H.R. 5961), [29JY] to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- ———establish an America Rx drug discount program and use of, education data to improve student out- ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- for individuals without access to prescription drugs comes (see H.R. 5024), [14AP] eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] ———carry out a grant program on how the camp at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] ———award grants for projects that leverage commu- experience promotes physical activity and healthy ———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services nity resources and support student access to physical lifestyles among children, reduces summer learning Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery activity, nutrition education, and nutritious food dur- loss, and promotes academic achievement (see H.R. from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), ing school (see H.R. 5430), [27MY] 5963), [29JY] [20JY] ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount ———create a demonstration project to fund additional ———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making of processed food served each day under the school secondary school counselors in certain troubled evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), H.R. 5807), [21JY] ———provide grants to eligible medical schools for [14JY] [1JY] ———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh ———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for constructing, renovating, or improving facilities to fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] increase the supply of physicians (see H.R. 4875), tions by giving certain States the option of receiving (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] [17MR] grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and ———renew authority to approve demonstration ———create a local food credit program to assist parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), projects designed to test innovative strategies in State schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers [28MY] child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), [16SE] (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] ———extend deadline for distribution of late collec- ———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screen- ———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- tions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see ing benefits and establish an outreach program with ordination with States and schools operating school H.R. 5448), [27MY] respect to such benefits (see H.R. 6012), [30JY] meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated ———increase percentage of Federal education tax ———revise minimum allotments under the Projects food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- ———make grants to local educational agencies to (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school provide for the services of registered dieticians in ———transmit to House of Representatives documents, children on weekends and extended school holidays schools (see H.R. 6324), [29SE] records, or communications relative to Centers for during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] ———make grants to promote the education of preg- Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding Patient ———expand eligibility for Farm Service Agency nant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), [28JY] Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. Res. loans (see H.R. 6057), [30JY] ———make grants to State and local educational agen- 1561), [27JY] ———extend suspension of limitation on the period cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls Dept. of Homeland Security: review and evaluate for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- grants management and oversight practices of FEMA Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see H.R. ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] (see H.R. 5573), [22JN] 6418), [17NO] ———provide grants to State educational agencies and Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance ———improve outreach and enrollment for the Sup- institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. tary and secondary computer science education (see Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] 4417), [12JA] H.R. 5929), [29JY] ———improve financial safety and soundness of the ———make grants for the prevention of animal cruelty ———provide low-income students with access to FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. 5072), to States that have prohibited the devocalization of early education programs that promote school readi- [20AP] cats and dogs for purposes of convenience (see H.R. ness, address achievement gap for English-language ———improve financial safety and soundness of the 5422), [27MY] learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult 6435), [18NO] sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] care food program conditional on criminal back- ———provide professional development for elemen- ———improve safety and soundness of FHA mortgage ground checks for child care staff members (see tary school principals in early childhood education insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] H.R. 6469), [1DE] and development (see H.R. 6302), [29SE] ———provide adequate commitment authority for ———promote nutrition and increase access to food ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General (see H.R. 6539), [16DE] payments to eligible local educational agencies with- and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] [27JY] pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. ———strengthen student achievement and graduation ———provide grants to State and local governments 4638), [22FE] rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, to carry out programs to provide mediation between ———reduce deficits and Government spending and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see through elimination of wasteful agriculture subsidies H.R. 6229), [28SE] H.R. 5754), [15JY] and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic ———reauthorize certain assistance for capacity build- ———require milk served in school lunch programs impediments to carrying out certain weatherization ing for community development and affordable hous- be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- programs (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] ing (see H.R. 4737), [3MR]

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———set-aside Community Development Block Grant ———make a certification when making purchases ———provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of Program funds for grants to local chapters of vet- under the Small Business Lending Fund Program members who die on active duty to educational as- erans service organizations for rehabilitation of their (see H.R. 5551), [17JN] sistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational facilities (see H.R. 4632), [22FE] ———make electronic communications of certain Assistance Program (see H.R. 5443), [27MY] (see ———transform rental assistance properties into prop- Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients publicly H.R. 6372), [29SE] erties with long-term, property-based, sustainable available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), [26JA] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- contracts that include flexibility to address certain ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- cies: making appropriations for military construction issues (see H.R. 6468), [1DE] tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] Dept. of Justice: create a pilot program to provide ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), ———making appropriations for military construction grants to correctional facilities to establish a 40- [20JA] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration hour work week curriculum of responsible activities ———require institutions to segregate Troubled Asset (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] for incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 4458), [13JA] Relief Program funds and prohibit use of such funds Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and ———establish a competitive grant program for State for political expenditures or electioneering commu- implement electronic personnel file system and con- and local law enforcement agencies to carry out nications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] duct study on improving access of veterans to files training programs based on lessons from the Holo- ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset related to military service and veterans benefits (see caust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. H.R. 5225), [5MY] ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic 6225), [28SE] Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transpor- ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] [23JN] tation investment program to encourage a mode shift Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- ———establish demonstration program to partner non- within selected communities by providing safe and cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] profit organizations with juvenile justice agencies to convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- monitor juvenile facilities and provide families with travel (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] increased positive engagement (see H.R. 6361), ———condition receipt of certain highway funding by Disabled: enhance existing adult day programs for peo- [29SE] States on the enactment and enforcement of certain ple with multiple sclerosis or other similar diseases ———establish guidelines to prevent and address oc- laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. and improve access to respite services for family currences of bullying, provide grants to States for 4891), [19MR] caregivers who are taking care of such people (see related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Ac- ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety H.R. 6208), [23SE] countability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure [17DE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow transfer of educational that certain tenants are able to return to affordable ———establish public-private Meth Project Prevention assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assist- housing after a major disaster (see H.R. 6048), Campaign Grant Program (see H.R. 5916), [28JY] ance Program to certain dependents for special edu- [30JY] ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- cation (see H.R. 6513), [9DE] Disasters: review, update, and revise factors to measure ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial ———establish a transition program for new veterans, severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system improve disability claims system, reform pensions evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] and medal programs, and modify adjudication of [22JY] ———provide incentive payments under the Edward mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] ———take actions to address the needs of children Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ ———expand definition of active duty for purposes and families who are victims of a major disaster JAG) Program for States to implement minimum of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. Program to include certain National Guard service Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs 4614), [4FE] (see H.R. 5826), [22JY] (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] ———extend age of eligibility of dependent children ———provide State and local government incentives (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] for receipt of transferred educational assistance under under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain serv- 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- H.R. 5737), [14JY] ices to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. ———extend time period for Armed Forces members 6214), [23SE] 1248), [14AP] Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program to transfer educational assistance to a dependent Economy: establish a grant program to support cluster- for on-the-job training (see H.R. 6141), [15SE] child under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- based economic development efforts (see H.R. 4666), ———establish a technical school training subsidy pro- sistance Program (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] [23FE] gram (see H.R. 5594), [24JN] ———extend time period in which an individual may ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- ———provide grants to the National Urban League transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 Educational Assist- tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), [1JY] ance benefits to dependents (see H.R. 6336), [29SE] ———reauthorize grants program to provide men- ———improve and make permanent the loan guarantee ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] toring, job training and placement, and other transi- for the purchase of residential cooperative housing ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code tional services to assist eligible offenders in obtain- units (see H.R. 6567), [21DE] for individuals and small businesses, and the budget ing and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), ———improve housing stipends for veterans receiving process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] [24FE] educational assistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Trou- Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5303), GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- bled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide [13MY] tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure ———improve laws relative to default procedures for in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6188), [22SE] ———award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- ———improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing century workplace and increase global competitive- gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- Loan Program by issuing loans for construction, re- ness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] tions to increase availability of credit for small busi- habilitation, or acquisition of multifamily transitional ———develop undergraduate and graduate curricula on nesses (see H.R. 5297), [13MY] housing projects (see H.R. 5838), [22JY] child abuse and neglect, forensic interview training ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- ———improve the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- programs, and regional training centers for State and gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- sistance Program (see H.R. 5933), [29JY] (see H.R. local child protection professionals (see H.R. 5847), tions to increase availability of credit for small busi- 6430), [18NO] [22JY] nesses (H.R. 5297), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), ———include a definition of ‘‘loss of use’’ for pur- ———establish a program that enables college-bound [14JN] (see H. Res. 1448), [16JN] poses of evaluating disabilities and providing adapted residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to have ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- housing and automobiles (see H.R. 5550), [17JN] greater choices among institutions of higher edu- gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- ———make certain improvements to comprehensive cation (see H.R. 4526), [27JA] tions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. ———expand eligibility for Pell grants to certain stu- 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. 4810), [10MR] dents who are pursuing postbaccalaureate profes- Res. 1640), [22SE] ———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans sional certification or licensing credential required ———establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid ad- for employment as a teacher (see H.R. 5760), [15JY] Relief Program assets to assist local governments justable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), [16SE] ———express that adding art and design into Federal recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Hold- ———modify standard of visual acuity required for programs that target science, technology, engineer- ings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), [22AP] eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance ing, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages in- ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- (see H.R. 5360), [20MY] novation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] ———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans [29SE] ———establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled ———express that the Pell Grant program should be (see H.R. 6304), [29SE] veterans (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] a high funding priority (see H.R. 5198), [4MY] ———expand purposes for which Build America ———provide expedited procedures for consideration ———limit student loan payments to ten percent of Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), [4FE] of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), [17JN] discretionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR]

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———provide financial assistance to local educational in collateral support programs and loan participation ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] agencies that educate alien children admitted to the programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associated H.R. 4629), [22FE] Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- States (see H.R. 4695), [25FE] ———require State governments to submit fiscal ac- ness for certain individuals employed in advanced ———provide funds for Pell Grants (see H.R. 5055), counting reports as a condition to the receipt of energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] [15AP] Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 5514), [10JN] House Rules: curtail the growth of Government pro- ———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide FEMA: establish a disaster recovery assistance program grams (see H. Res. 1441), [15JN] professional development to superintendents and for businesses (see H.R. 5242), [6MY] Housing: authorize public housing agencies to use op- principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. ———establish a grant program to improve the ability erating funds as collateral for financing energy con- 5886), [27JY] of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand servation improvements and to freeze utility con- ———provide incentives to implement reforms and earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] sumption levels (see H.R. 5154), [27AP] strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- ———ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- homeowners (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program ———ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- [29SE] (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ———provide training and support for principals to ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- increase or preserve the number of dwelling units assist in turning around lowest performing schools ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), (see H.R. 5495), [9JN] form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program [20MY] ———require additional disclosures and protections for (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), ———increase loan guarantee fee for certain guaran- students and cosigners relative to student loans (see [14JY] teed rural housing loans (see H.R. 5003), [13AP] H.R. 5458), [28MY] ———extend the National Flood Insurance Program ———provide grants to States for low-income housing ———support high-achieving, educationally disadvan- (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] projects in lieu of low-income housing credits (see taged elementary school students in high-need local (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] H.R. 4687), [24FE] educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] ———prohibit requiring the use of specified percent- Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who age of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initia- salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), tive and the State Homeland Security Grant Program storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend [29JA] for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast (see Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide ———provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory H. Res. 1577), [29JY] grants to local educational agencies to encourage waiting period before new or modified flood insur- ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers ance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), [29SE] volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology ———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Pro- recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] gram (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see ———require States receiving funds under such Act ———require risk assessments for State Homeland Se- H. Res. 1583), [30JY] to establish policies with respect to the auditing of curity Grant Program and require risk assessments Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA charter schools (see H.R. 6204), [23SE] conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be continuation health coverage until coverage is other- Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institu- conducted with appropriate metropolitan area offi- wise available through an employment-based health tions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled cials (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to cus- ———revise National Flood Insurance Program to [18MY] tomers (see H.R. 6337), [29SE] more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insur- Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act Employment: assist employers with compensation paid ance under the program (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- Financial institutions: establish a commercial real estate erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), ing for their further education in mathematics, credit guarantee program to empower community [15NO] science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. banks and other lenders to make loans (see H.R. Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer 5472), [28MY] 5816), [22JY] disability benefits to officers disabled before the en- ———promote economic self-sufficiency of low-in- ———provide financial assistance to community de- actment of the Federal public safety officer disability come women through increased participation in high- velopment financial institutions to help defray the benefits law (see H.R. 4704), [25FE] wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), costs of operating small dollar loan programs (see Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain at- [11MR] H.R. 4694), [25FE] torney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee ———provide funds to States, local government, and Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance withholding procedures under Social Security (see community-based organizations to save and create program and certain trade preference programs and H.R. 4532), [27JA] LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] of services needed by local communities (see H.R. porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] 4812), [10MR] [13DE] Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation GAO: evaluate propriety of assistance provided to Gen- incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic eral Motors Corp., under the Troubled Asset Relief ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] Substances and Worker Health for the contractor Program (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] ———ensure access to resin-based dental fillings that employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), Government: create a means to review and abolish is at least equal to the level of access to mercury- [22SE] Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] EPA: make additional capitalization grants to State in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. ———extend the period of temporary increase of the water pollution control revolving funds that adopt 5568), [22JN] Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] ———prohibit from awarding contracts or grants to, 5471), [28MY] FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority entering into other agreements with, providing any ———require approval of waivers relative to State (see H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- (see H.R. 4957), [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] promote certain organizations (see H.R. 4444), munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] (see H.R. 5611), [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] [13JA] Medicare: establish a cancer center construction loan (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] Haiti: establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti program (see H.R. 5861), [26JY] ———extend Airport Improvement Program authority and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery ———establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] [25MY] ———establish an extended special enrollment period Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. for part B (see H.R. 4473), [20JA] Federal agencies and departments: require review of 4961), [25MR] ———provide for additional opportunities to enroll Government programs for purposes of assessing their Health: ensure health care consumer and provider ac- under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] performance and improving their operations, and es- cess to certain benefits plan information and provide ———provide for timely access to post-mastectomy tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. transparency in hospital price and quality information items (see H.R. 5593), [24JN] 2142), consideration (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR] ———provide that hospitals located in territories are Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize a ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage eligible for electronic health record incentive pay- fire station construction grant program (see H.R. reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate ments in the same manner as hospitals located in 5858), [26JY] importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] ———reauthorize firefighter assistance program and [10MR] ———waive part B premiums for certain military retir- authorize use of fire department grant funds for fire ———reform provision of long-term care insurance ees (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] station construction (see H.R. 6464), [1DE] (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic Federal-State relations: create a loan program to pro- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- health record payment incentives in cases of multi- vide funds to State special purpose vehicles for use authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY]

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———provide coverage of voluntary advance care Renewable energy: establish pilot projects for agri- ———expand permissive exclusion from participation planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), [20JY] culture renewable energy systems (see H.R. 6342), in Federal health care programs to individuals and Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral [29SE] entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. health centers and require Medicaid coverage for ———extend, expand, and improve tax incentives and 6130), [15SE] services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), grant programs for renewable energy, especially solar ———improve old-age, survivors, and disability insur- [29JN] energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] ance program, provide cash relief for years when ———revise and extend substance use disorder and ———promote development and use of marine and annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, mental health programs (see H.R. 5466), [28MY] hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), National Affordable Housing Act: require applicants identify and address potential impacts of such tech- [22JY] for assistance for supportive housing for persons nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] ———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of with disabilities to hold public meetings regarding SBA: establish a Native American entrepreneurial de- maternity care under Medicaid and the State Chil- such applications (see H.R. 6178), [22SE] velopment program (see H.R. 6233), [28SE] dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), National Archives and Records Administration: prohibit ———establish the Minority Entrepreneurship and [18NO] from making grants to preserve or publish non-Fed- Business Development Program (see H.R. 4422), ———increase maximum amount of the lump-sum eral records (see H.R. 5865), [27JY] [12JA] death benefit (see H.R. 6388), [29SE] National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support ———expand export promotion activities relative to ———oppose legislation raising the retirement age goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), [22AP] small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1670), [28SE] National Full Employment Trust Fund: establish (see 5797), [20JY] ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, H.R. 5204), [4MY] ———extend and improve the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see Initiative (see H.R. 5734), [14JY] Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] H. Res. 1638), [20SE] ———improve business development program (see ———prevent low-income public servants from falling National Remote Teacher Corps: establish (see H.R. H.R. 4818), [10MR] into poverty by modifying the Government Pension 5399), [25MY] ———improve the Office of International Trade to Offset to protect their widows and spousal benefits National School Lunch Act: reduce stigma associated expand small business exporting (see H.R. 5832), (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] with unpaid meal fees (see H.R. 5167), [28AP] [22JY] ———prohibit the display of account numbers on Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- ———make grants to assist small business concerns Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to located in areas affected by a major disaster and ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions help meet housing needs of low-income families (see high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health H.R. 5845), [22JY] ———make grants to small business concerns to assist Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program the commercialization of research developed with ———provide for treatment of permanent partnerships to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges funds received under the second phase of the Small between individuals of the same gender as marriage and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. for purposes of determining entitlement to certain scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. 4549), [27JA] benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] 4977), [25MR] ———permit use of previously appropriated funds to ———reject severe changes and make common-sense ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high extend Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (see adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see schools and colleges to provide instruction in H.R. 4938), [25MR] H. Res. 1077), [5FE] nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] ———provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- ———require citizenship and immigration verification Ohio: assist in conducting a bed bug prevention and aster loans made to people directly affected by the of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s mitigation program (see H.R. 6383), [29SE] Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] OMB: improve oversight of the single audit process [20JY] ———require private insurers to certify that a claim ———reauthorize the National Small Business Tree (see H.R. 5018), [14AP] is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] ———temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties Solar energy: provide incentives for the development ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. of solar energy (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] 6251), [29SE] SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assist- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified ———waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- ance program and Protection and Advocacy for preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 4609), [4FE] 6200), [23SE] 6359), [29SE] Schools: enhance credit program for charter schools SSI: modify certain requirements for countable re- Pipelines: authorize loan guarantees for projects to con- through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] sources and income (see H.R. 4937), [24MR] struct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 4674), ———require educational agencies participating in cer- States: restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess [24FE] tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 5903), Power resources: provide loans to rural energy-pro- require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- [28JY] ducing communities (see H.R. 6246), [29SE] tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: support goals Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- ———require public chartering agencies to publish on and ideals (see H. Res. 1353), [12MY] nated approach to improving maternal and infant the Internet the financial expenditures of each charter Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] school authorized or approved by such agency and able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to receiving Dept. of Education funding (see H.R. on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive engage in community service and complete economic 5488), [9JN] planning and sustainability challenge grant programs self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the security, quality and affordable health care, protec- Taxation: allow a credit for infant formula rebates paid determination of the limit on assistance under the tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable under WIC (see H.R. 6159), [22SE] Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program communities with adequate housing and transpor- ———expand incentives for education (see H.R. (see H.R. 5938), [29JY] tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] 5078), [20AP] ———extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for Senior Community Service Employment Program: ex- ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Pro- pand (see H.R. 4819), [10MR] Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), grams (see H.R. 4564), [2FE] (see H.R. 4623), [9FE] Small business: establish small metal-working business [12JA] Public works: making supplemental appropriations for financial assistance program (see H.R. 5991), [30JY] ———pay recovery rebates based on 2007 tax returns, investments in clean water projects and transpor- ———improve lending and investment programs (see notwithstanding the limitation on timing of pay- tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] H.R. 6219), [28SE] ments, where necessary to correct a manifest injus- Public Works and Economic Development Act: allow ———include certain construction and land develop- tice (see H.R. 5659), [1JY] non-debt financing for for-profit companies in busi- ment loans in the definition of small business lend- ———provide additional protections for recipients of ness incubators (see H.R. 5871), [27JY] ing (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal Small Business Act: extend programs (see H.R. 4508), (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] funding available for English-language instruction in [26JA] ———provide unemployment benefits during summer public schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see vacation for nonprofessional school employees (see Railroads: make the Northeast Corridor eligible for H.R. 4508), [26JA] H.R. 5080), [20AP] high-speed rail corridor development grants (see Social Security: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- H.R. 4838), [12MR] [22JY] rity number in order to claim the first-time home- Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages ———eliminate abstinence-only education programs buyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] and increase availability of affordable new mortgages (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] ———suspend taxation of unemployment compensa- and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by ———ensure foster children are able to use program tion for a certain period (see H.R. 4718), [2MR] Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve ———terminate advance payment of the earned in- [28SE] their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] come tax credit (see H.R. 5885), [27JY]

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Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Federal agencies and departments: require review of Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital Government programs for purposes of assessing their cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] performance and improving their operations, and es- (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] U.S. Fire Administration: provide assistance to fire- tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- fighting task forces (see H.R. 5909), [28JY] 2142), [21DE] ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Unemployment: extend emergency unemployment com- FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), pensation (see H.R. 4707), [25FE] ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- [26JY] ———modify threshold rates that must be met by form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program End Veteran Homelessness Act: Committee on Vet- a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth- (H.R. 5114), [15JY] erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111– tier emergency unemployment compensation (see Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- 449), [22MR] H.R. 6340), [29SE] ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ ———provide additional emergency unemployment Reports filed Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), compensation (see H.R. 5618), [28JN] (see H.R. Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: [22MR] 5647), [30JN] (see H.R. 6091), [10AU] (see H.R. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services 6419), [17NO] (see H.R. 6556), [17DE] (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] ———provide additional emergency unemployment Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (see H. fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. Res. 1495), [30JN] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) 111–495), [26MY] ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111– ———provide grants to cities with high unemployment 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] 504), [14JN] rates to provide job training, public works, and eco- Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement nomic development programs (see H.R. 4740), mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) [3MR] 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Vet- transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. erans (HELP Veterans) Act: Committee on Veterans’ using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such 111–503), [8JN] Affairs (House) (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111–626), programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform [28SE] Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), [29JN] 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] ———establish a pilot program to encourage employ- Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- ment of veterans in energy-related positions (see Fund Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), H.R. 4592), [3FE] 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] [14SE] Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration ———expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1448) Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, teries to certain Reserve component members and (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on Small Business Lending Fund Act: Committee on Fi- ———improve employment, training, and placement Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), nancial Services (House) (H.R. 5297) (H. Rept. 111– services furnished to veterans, especially those who [30JN] 499), [27MY] served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment [22AP] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security ———require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Appa- for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. lachian Regional Commission to carry out an out- Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Rept. 111–570), [27JY] reach program for veterans who reside in Appalachia Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION related and require applied water supply research regarding Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. term(s) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION water resources research and technology institutes Rept. 111–578), [28JY] Bills and resolutions Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids (see H.R. 5487), [9JN] Airport Improvement Program: extend authority (see Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] (see (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] H.R. 4957), [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] (see Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are H.R. 5611), [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] (see GPRA Modernization Act: Committee on Rules able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, H.R. 6190), [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), [29SE] (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] ———extend authority (H.R. 4853), consideration of Motions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- H. Res. 1766), [15DE] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. Aviation: allow through-the-fence access to general SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- 111–426), [4MR] aviation airports (see H.R. 4815), [10MR] tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- school construction and renovation, and other edu- (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, Memphis, TN: designate FAA Air Control Tower at Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Rules Memphis International Airport as the Freedom grams (S. 3307), [1DE] (House) (H. Res. 1640) (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] Tower (see H.R. 5646), [30JN] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: to make loans to consumers to implement energy Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- designate (see H.R. 5591), [24JN] efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of 4785), [16SE] 111–458), [25MR] the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4853), Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] (see H.R. 4957), of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), 5072), [10JN] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- 522), [1JY] [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] ing Fund Program to make capital investments in Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the eligible institutions to increase availability of credit ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consid- for small businesses (H.R. 5297), [17JN], [23SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1745), Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] (H.R. 4851), [15AP] 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] Veterans: eligibility for employment (see H.R. 5862), Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- [26JY] retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Motions FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations Airport Improvement Program: extend authority (H.R. (H.R. 4853), [2DE] (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] 4853), [2DE]

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Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of proceeding relating to proposed merger of Comcast Dept. of the Treasury: require institutions to segregate the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), and NBC Universal (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and prohibit [2DE] ———issue regulations against censorship of Internet use of such funds for political expenditures or elec- Reports filed search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] tioneering communications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), [20AP] Political action committees: make antitrust laws appli- and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Information technology: express that it is the responsi- cable to certain committees established and adminis- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. bility of Congress to determine FCC regulatory au- tered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation Rept. 111–578), [28JY] thority relative to broadband Internet services (see (see H.R. 4433), [13JA] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax H. Con. Res. 311), [30JY] ———prohibit conversion of leadership political action Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, ———prohibit from regulating information services or committee funds to personal use (see H.R. 4724), and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) Internet access services absent a market failure (see [2MR] (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] H.R. 5257), [11MY] Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] porations in which foreign principals have an owner- Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Native Americans: establish a position for a representa- ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] tive of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- the implementation of universal communications foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE] foreign principals have an ownership interest and (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] Radio: implement recommendations relative to low- increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), [16DE] 4517), [26JA] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION EXTEN- unique technology standards as a condition of market shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. SION ACT access, and promote free flow of information (see 4523), [26JA] Bills and resolutions H.R. 5694), [1JY] ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- Enact (see H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), ———provide greater technical resources to Commis- als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries [23MR] sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] Enact (H.R. 4853): consideration of Senate amendment Telecommunications: provide for voluntary incentive ———disclose third-party communications made for (see H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), auction revenue sharing (see H.R. 5947), [29JY] or against a candidate and identifying information [15DE] ———provide vouchers for broadband service to stu- in Internet communications, and apply disclosure re- House of Representatives: return several measures to dents, increase access to advanced services for com- quirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] munity colleges and head start programs, and estab- 4749), [3MR] Motions lish discounted electronic books pilot program (see ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate Enact (H.R. 4853), [2DE] H.R. 4619), [9FE] from disbursing committee contributions until the Reports filed Reports filed name of the contributor is publicly posted on the Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Pro- Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1745) and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] 462), [13AP] representing countries defined as state sponsors of ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1766) FEDERAL CONTRACTING OVERSIGHT AND RE- terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] FORM ACT 5609), [28JN] ———prohibit corporations from making independent FEDERAL BUILDINGS PERSONNEL TRAINING Bills and resolutions expenditures or disbursements for electioneering ACT Enact (see H.R. 5726), [13JY] communications without prior approval of a majority Reports filed FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ACT of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Bills and resolutions ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain structure (House) (H. Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111– Agriculture: increase funding for programs evaluating registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- 662), [30NO] effectiveness of livestock producer risk management bursements for electioneering communications (see FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION tools and include livestock insurance under education and information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] H.R. 4511), [26JA] Bills and resolutions ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- Animals: permit certain livestock owners to plant a Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- secondary crop for the use of the producer as emer- 5264), [11MY] ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal gency feed (see H.R. 6338), [29SE] Employment: provide safeguards relative to criminal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT background checks prepared for employment pur- 1468), [23JN] poses (see H.R. 5300), [13MY] Bills and resolutions ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- FDIC: codify the Transaction Account Guarantee Pro- tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] gram (see H.R. 5511), [10JN] ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to ———permanently extend the Transaction Account New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] officers, and first responders for response to at- Guarantee Program (see H.R. 4928), [24MR] ———reduce limit for certain contributions to a can- tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. related didate with respect to an election for Federal office Res. 1320), [4MY] term(s) FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Bills and resolutions ———reform financing of House of Representatives agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- [4MR] [2FE] (see H.R. 6225), [28SE] tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- Financial institutions: fully insure Interest on Lawyers and protect uncompensated Internet activity from propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Trust Accounts (see H.R. 6398), [15NO] treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- ———provide a retroactive increase in deposit insur- 6286), [29SE] visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] ance for depositors (see H.R. 5429), [27MY] ———require certain campaign-related communica- Motions Government regulations: establish a covered bond regu- tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related latory oversight program (see H.R. 4884), [18MR] nizations or political organizations to include a state- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] (see H.R. 5823), [22JY] ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), Reports filed Transaction Account Guarantee Program: codify (see [3FE] Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary H.R. 5511), [10JN] ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] ———permanently extend (see H.R. 4928), [24MR] utive officer or labor organizations to identify their FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT president in certain campaign-related communica- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] Children and youth: promulgate regulations requiring Business and industry: extend ban on political contribu- Securities: prohibit any national securities exchange a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warn- tions by certain Government contractors to other for- from effecting securities transactions unless the ing that signals may be intercepted by potential in- profit recipients of Federal funds and limit contribu- issuing corporation is in compliance with political truders (see H.R. 6463), [1DE] tions of employees of such recipients (see H.R. contribution and expenditure laws (see H.R. 4435), Communications Act: reform universal service provi- 4434), [13JA] [13JA] sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] ———prohibit corporations which are subject to cer- Motions Government regulations: extend time period for filing tain criminal or civil sanctions from engaging in Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the campaign-related activity (see H.R. 5410), [26MY] Federal contractors from making expenditures, and

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establish additional spending disclosure requirements FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGEN- National Urban Search and Rescue System: tribute to relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] CY related term(s) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND comprising organizations for determination and work Reports filed SECURITY as first responders to disasters and other incidents, Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- Bills and resolutions including the recent Haiti earthquake (see H. Res. ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and Office of Disability Integration and Coordination: es- Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- tablish (see H.R. 6481), [2DE] Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] Southeastern States: express condolences and support ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- for people affected by flooding and commend first House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans responders and those assisting in recovery efforts 111–492), [25MY] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), State Homeland Security Grant Program: prohibit re- istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), [22MR] quiring the use of specified percentage of grants [21DE] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans ———require risk assessments (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] Bills and resolutions program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Urban Areas Security Initiative: prohibit requiring the Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments use of specified percentage of grants for specific expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] porations in which foreign principals have an owner- ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] ———require risk assessments be conducted with ap- ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] Business and industry: establish a disaster recovery propriate metropolitan area officials (see H.R. 5563), ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by assistance program for businesses (see H.R. 5242), [21JN] foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which [6MY] Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to foreign principals have an ownership interest and Corps of Engineers: conduct levee system evaluations levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. and certifications on receipt of requests from non- Motions 4517), [26JA] Federal interests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Dept. of Homeland Security: make emergency pre- disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose paredness planning and implementation grants to SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. local educational agencies in areas under high threat tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] 4523), [26JA] of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see National Flood Insurance Program: extend authorization ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- H.R. 4898), [21MR] and identify priorities essential to reform and ongo- als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries ———review and evaluate grants management and ing stable functioning of the Program (H.R. 5114), of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] oversight practices of FEMA (see H.R. 5573), [15JY] ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists [22JN] Reports filed representing countries defined as state sponsors of Disasters: improve recovery and hazard mitigation ac- Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. tivities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) 5609), [28JN] [23SE] (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY] ———prohibit corporations from making independent ———review, update, and revise factors to measure Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- expenditures or disbursements for electioneering severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. communications without prior approval of a majority evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] [22JY] Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain ———take actions to address the needs of children Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- and families who are victims of a major disaster 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] bursements for electioneering communications (see (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, H.R. 4511), [26JA] Earthquakes: establish a grant program to improve the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] 522), [1JY] ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal Floods: provide reimbursement for certain services re- Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. lating to an approved letter of flood map amendment ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- 1468), [23JN] structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- (see H.R. 5722), [13JY] Levees: allow regional directors to extend temporarily [26JY] tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to the Provisional Accredited Levee period if a good faith effort to upgrade a levee to the accredited level Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] 111–495), [26MY] ———reform financing of House of Representatives is being made (see H.R. 4935), [24MR] Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] Metropolitan Medical Response System Program: au- Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- thorize (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, ———ensure continuation (see H.R. 4492), [21JA] Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial and protect uncompensated Internet activity from National Flood Insurance Program: extend (see H.R. Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] (see H.R. [19JY] 6286), [29SE] 5569), [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- ———extend authorization and identify priorities es- Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment utive officer or labor organizations to identify their sential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security president in certain campaign-related communica- the Program (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] ———extend authorization and identify priorities es- FEDERAL EMPLOYEES related term(s) EXECUTIVE Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued sential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of DEPARTMENTS in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), the Program (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions [20AP] 1517), [14JY] Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Motions ———make available multiperil coverage for damage Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- Federal contractors from making expenditures, and consideration (see H. Res. 1549), [21JY] tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- establish additional spending disclosure requirements ———prohibit requiring communities protected by tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] Corps of Engineers levees from purchasing flood Armed Forces: allow transfer of amounts from quali- Reports filed insurance under the flood mappping modernization fied tuition program to the Thrift Savings Plan by Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- program (see H.R. 5182), [29AP] eligible members of the uniformed services or Ready ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections ———provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory Reserve (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. waiting period before new or modified flood insur- ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] ance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), [29SE] TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- ———reauthorize (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on ———revise to more fairly treat homeowners who pur- in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. chase insurance under the program (see H.R. 5559), ———provide for nonreduction in pay for Federal 111–492), [25MY] [17JN] Government employees that are Coast Guard and Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- National security: making emergency supplemental ap- National Guard reserve members and participating istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), propriations for border security (see H.R. 5875), in homeland defense missions (see H.R. 6314), [21DE] [27JY] [29SE]

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Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and ———require the President, Vice President, Members ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- of Congress, political appointees, and congressional ees and first responders, and reject expressions of hance actions and funding to monitor and combat staff to purchase health insurance through health in- sympathy for those who attack public servants (see anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] H. Res. 1127), [2MR] Dept. of Transportation: provide authority to com- House of Representatives: impose moratorium on offi- ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane pensate Federal employees for the 2-day period in cial travel outside the U.S. by Members, officers, attack on Federal building and commend Robin De which authority to make expenditures from the High- and employees until GAO reports on costs of such Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. way Trust Fund lapsed (see H.R. 4786), [9MR] travel and makes recommendations on restrictions Res. 1134), [2MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: educate staff and inform and reporting requirements (see H.R. 4447), [13JA] Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans House Rules: require House officers and employees invoke immunity from prosection for performing cer- Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5428), [27MY] to take annual factual training on the Constitution tain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] ———improve continuing professional education reim- (see H. Res. 1772), [16DE] Census: preclude individuals who have a pending bursement provided to health professional employees ———require Members of Congress to take the same charge or have been convicted of a crime from serv- (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] annual ethics training as senior staff (see H. Res. ing as enumerators for collection of data (see H.R. ———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on 1135), [3MR] 4484), [21JA] matters regarding compensation of employees other ———require officers and employees of the House Civil Service Reform and Government Reorganization than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), [16JN] to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1632), [16SE] Commission: establish (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- Immigration: establish enhanced penalties for alien Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] smuggling by certain Federal officials (see H.R. investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders Disabled: provide for a voluntary, non-work-related dis- 4622), [9FE] and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. ability insurance program (see H.R. 6368), [29SE] Income: reduce pay for Members of Congress, require Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. District of Columbia: afford residents who are Federal Federal civilian employees to take a period of unpaid 1249), [14AP] employees the same opportunities for political par- leave, and reduce appropriations for legislative Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. 6134), [15SE] [29JY] or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] ———temporarily freeze pay of civilian employees Congress: require any local currencies used for Mem- Dominy, Floyd: tribute (see H. Res. 1327), [5MY] (see H.R. 5382), [25MY] bers and employees for official foreign travel be Executive departments: reduce number of civil service Insurance: ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit paid for using congressional funds and enhance dis- positions within the executive branch (see H.R. Program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in closure on official congressional foreign travel (see 5348), [20MY] the pricing and contracting of prescription drug bene- H.R. 5957), [29JY] FCC: provide greater technical resources to Commis- fits (see H.R. 4489), [21JA] Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] Investments: provide a corporate responsibility invest- tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- Federal agencies and departments: provide authority ment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. tunities Act relative to certain employees covered for Inspectors General to subpoena attendance and 6183), [22SE] by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. testimony of witnesses (see H.R. 5815), [22JY] IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- 1530), [15JY] (see H. Res. 1757), [8DE] Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: cover services ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans provided to injured workers by physician assistants (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] Languages: provide premium pay for employees whose employees covered by the Congressional Account- Federal Employees Group Life Insurance: make still- official duties require the use of one or more lan- ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see born children eligible for optional coverage (see H.R. guages besides English (see H.R. 4832), [11MR] H. Res. 1783), [22DE] 4821), [11MR] Law enforcement officers: waive annuity buyback re- Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider infor- Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Prgram: pro- quirement under the Federal Employees Retirement mation regarding domestic employment before vide lump-sum payments to recipients unless the in- Service for officers involuntary called or retained awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] sured or beneficiary elects otherwise (see H.R. on active duty (see H.R. 6319), [29SE] Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative 6175), [22SE] National security: create a system to educate, train, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: extend to removal of litigation against Federal officers or and continue such training of interagency national eligibility for coverage to certain adult dependents agencies to Federal courts (see H.R. 5281), [12MY] security professionals and require senior-level per- of Federal employees and annuitants (see H.R. (see H.R. 6560), [21DE] sonnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), 5179), [29AP] (see H.R. 5200), [4MY] ———clarify and improve certain provisions relative [29SE] to removal of litigation against Federal officers or Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish an interim National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration Inspector General (see H.R. 4450), [13JA] H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- Crime: prohibit public officials from engaging in undis- policies to improve recruitment and retention of brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- closed self-dealing (see H.R. 6391), [29SE] qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] ———provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see 4488), [21JA] the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. H.R. 4567), [2FE] Government: extend post-employment restrictions on 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] Dept. of Defense: establish a Director of Anti-Traf- certain executive and legislative branch officers and OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection ficking Policies (see H.R. 5195), [29AP] employees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. ———prohibit imposition of additional registration re- ———improve teleworking in executive agencies by 6536), [16DE] quirements on privately-owned firearms by service- developing telework program that allows employees Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces men and civilian employees beyond existing State to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), [1JY] in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), any payment received for accumulated and accrued ———provide greater transparency in conversion of consideration (see H. Res. 1509), [13JY] (see H. annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] functions previously performed by contractors to per- Res. 1721), [17NO] ———amend methodology for calculating the amount formance by departmental employees (see H.R. Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under 6349), [29SE] conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program and provide conditions for continued operations, [15JY] (see H. Res. 1641), [22SE] wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see ———deny Federal retirement benefits to an individual ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program H.R. 4889), [19MR] convicted of a felony which occurred in connection payments to eligible local educational agencies with- ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- with such individual’s Government employment or in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed service (see H.R. 4531), [27JA] Dept. of Homeland Security: recognize and honor em- that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ———index deferred annuities and provide survivor ployees who lost their lives in the line of duty (see of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] annuities to spouses of former employees entitled H. Res. 1394), [25MY] ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the ———require Customs and Border Protection to ad- ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. minister polygraph examinations to applicants for pensate such executives in accordance with executive 4979), [25MR] law enforcement positions and require them to com- branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), Postal Service: ensure reasonable and sustainable work- plete certain periodic background reinvestigations [20JA] loads and schedules for supervisory and management (see H.R. 6472), [1DE] GSA: provide for the training of Federal building per- employees and clarify laws on consultation and Dept. of Justice: transmit to the House of Representa- sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such changes or terminations in certain proposals (see tives copies of communications on certain rec- buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] H.R. 4895), [20MR] (see H.R. 5004), [13AP] ommendations relative to administration appoint- Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- ments (see H. Res. 1455), [17JN] health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural,

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historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- products to further examine the products and prohibit sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), ments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] [3MR] Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Research: distribution and citation of scientific research Res. 1247), [14AP] Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in connection with foods and dietary supplements Safety: express appreciation for contributions and seek (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] (see H.R. 4913), [23MR] ways to improve safety and security during perform- Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee Reports filed ance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), [16MR] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Secret Service: allow employees to transition to cov- Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on erage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Inspector General Authority Improvement Act: Com- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. mittee on Oversight and Government Reform [21DE] 6065), [30JY] (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), [23SE] Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- Social Security: prevent low-income public servants Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- from falling into poverty by modifying the Govern- sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. ment Pension Offset to protect their widows and (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] 111–639), [28SE] spousal benefits (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Oversight FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND Supervisors: establish and fund certain training pro- and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. TRANSPARENCY ACT grams for supervisors of Federal employees (see Rept. 111–474), [4MY] Bills and resolutions H.R. 5522), [14JN] FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND UNIFORMED SERV- Federal agencies and departments: improve access to Taxation: exclude executive branch officers and em- ICES RETIREMENT EQUITY ACT information in the legislative and executive branches ployees from nonrecognition rules relative to the sale Bills and resolutions of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR] of property to comply with conflict-of-interest re- Enact (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] FEDERAL GOVERNMENT see GOVERNMENT—U.S. quirements (see H.R. 5639), [29JN] FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT ———make persons having seriously delinquent tax FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions debts ineligible for Federal employment (see H.R. Health care professionals: cover services provided to 4735), [3MR] Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on injured workers by physician assistants and nurse Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10- practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] year term of office for any individual appointed as and games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Trans- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions portation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness [13JA] and extend deadline for commencement of construc- of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. U.S. Joint Forces Command: impose conditions on dis- tion of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 4451), 5072), [20AP] establishment, closure, or realignment and on work- [13JA] ———improve financial safety and soundness of the load reductions of civilian personnel of the command Reports filed FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- (see H.R. 6131), [15SE] Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ———improve safety and soundness of FHA mortgage of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), [1JY] 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] Con. Res. 320), [28SE] FEDERAL FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ———increase flexibility relative to amount of FHA Messages ACT single family housing mortgage insurance premiums Bills and resolutions Alternative Pay Plan for Locality Pay Increases for (see H.R. 5981), [30JY] Firefighters: authorize a fire station construction grant Civilian Federal Employees: President Obama, ———provide adequate commitment authority for program (see H.R. 5858), [26JY] [30NO] guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General ———reauthorize firefighter assistance program and Motions and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), authorize use of fire department grant funds for fire Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): [27JY] station construction (see H.R. 6464), [1DE] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders Gulf of Mexico: provide relief to homeowners with U.S. Fire Administration: provide assistance to fire- and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. FHA-insured mortgages who are economically af- fighting task forces (see H.R. 5909), [28JY] Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT (see H.R. 5601), [24JN] Bills and resolutions leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric Mortgages: establish a shared equity homeownership Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] pilot program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative 6256), [29SE] lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- to removal of litigation against Federal officers or Motions neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), [8DE] Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness 5578), [23JN] Government: improve teleworking in executive agen- of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in cies by developing telework program that allows em- 5072), [10JN] commerce of children’s food and beverage containers ployees to telework at least 20 percent of hours Reports filed composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] 1722), [14JY], [18NO] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- 111–503), [8JN] biological products, and devices that is responsive portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), [2MR] FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL motion to recommit, [20MR] ———ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-in- Reports filed terest relative to drug company fees and advisory SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS ACT Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee panels, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- Bills and resolutions on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs Housing: ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- 111–489), [20MY] (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement ———ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), increase or preserve the number of dwelling units Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) [20JY] affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] ———prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish [20MY] Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1509) ———require dentists to provide patients with a fact- Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–535), [13JY] sheet before performing any dental restoration work Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- (see H.R. 4615), [4FE] conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish and provide conditions for continued operations, Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] Food: require food containing bioengineered products H.R. 4889), [19MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] ———submit quarterly reports to Congress during the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- conservatorship of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) duced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] H.R. 5577), [23JN] Housing: facilitate affordable workforce homeowner- Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- ship in, and develop the full-time resident commu- atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry nities of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU]

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———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE Precious metals: require certain return policies from ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real SERVICES ACT businesses that purchase precious metals from con- estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and Bills and resolutions sumers and solicit such transactions through an Inter- other buyers using public funds for a certain period Power resources: extend number of years that multiyear net website (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] contracts may be entered into for purchase of ad- Reports filed Inspector General: establish interim (see H.R. 4450), vanced biofuel (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] Bereaved Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act: Committee [13JA] FEDERAL REGULATIONS see GOVERNMENT REGU- on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY INSPEC- LATIONS Rept. 111–672), [7DE] TOR GENERAL TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS FEDERAL RESEARCH PUBLIC ACCESS ACT Calling Card Consumer Protection Act: Committee on ACT Bills and resolutions Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3993) (H. Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] Rept. 111–507), [15JN] Enact (see H.R. 4450), [13JA] FEDERAL RESERVE ACT Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4501) (H. FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE OVERSIGHT Bills and resolutions Rept. 111–673), [7DE] BOARD FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on Bills and resolutions Congress: revise requirements for congressional testi- maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), [16NO] Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property mony (see H.R. 5391), [25MY] FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), RODENTICIDE ACT [29SE] Bills and resolutions sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Bills and resolutions Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and Pesticides: clarify authorized use of registered pes- Credit: promulgate regulations regarding interchange activities to protect and restore water quality (see ticides (see H.R. 6087), [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), transaction fees and amend the Truth in Lending H.R. 4652), [23FE] [29SE] Act to prohibit certain restrictions put in place by EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conserva- FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION credit card networks (see H.R. 5199), [4MY] tion, and management of Onondaga Lake in New ACT Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and York (see H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), Bills and resolutions restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. [29SE] Federal Land Disposal Account: reinstate funds (see Government to create and regulate money to rebuild ———eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use H.R. 6206), [23SE] the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] of a defined area as a dredged or fill material dis- FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- posal site (see H.R. 5992), [30JY] Bills and resolutions sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding ———make additional capitalization grants to State Office of Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate: of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- water pollution control revolving funds that adopt maintain (see H.R. 6167), [22SE] rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see Bills and resolutions ———remove mandate on the Board of Governors H.R. 6273), [29SE] Dept. of Agriculture: develop an effective sampling and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not and testing program to test for E. coli in boneless on maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), [16NO] manufactured in accordance with requirements under beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground Financial institutions: prohibit certain affiliations be- Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control beef components (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] tween commercial banking and investment banking Act (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] Food: require food containing bioengineered products companies (see H.R. 4461), [15JA] Political campaigns: prevent funding from being made Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] [4MR] ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- available to corporations that finance political cam- paigns or political propaganda (see H.R. 4768), Hazardous substances: ensure safe and proper use of duced with, a genetically engineered material (see dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release H.R. 5577), [23JN] [4MR] Public debt: establish a fee on transactions which of hazardous substances (see H.R. 6119), [14SE] Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- National Estuary Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 4715), forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry would eliminate the national debt and provide an income tax credit to offset the impact of the fee [2MR] products to further examine the products and prohibit ———reauthorize (H.R. 4715), consideration (see H. interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), (see H.R. 4646), [23FE] Conference reports Res. 1248), [14AP] [3MR] Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT plans (see H.R. 5608), [25JN] 4173), [29JN] Bills and resolutions ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil Motions Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- thority to investigate underground coal mine operator consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] Public works: making supplemental appropriations for compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- investments in clean water projects and transpor- a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] [18MY] [30JN] San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs Reports filed Reports filed and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, 5061), [15AP] To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. and States are prohibited from requiring Federal on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) Rept. 111–518), [30JN] Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain dis- (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: charges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. FEDERAL NONE OF THE ABOVE ACT Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. 5301), [13MY] Bills and resolutions 111–517), [29JN] Enact (see H.R. 4498), [21JA] Water: assist municipalities experiencing significant FEDERAL SUPERVISOR TRAINING ACT hardships raising revenue to finance projects and FEDERAL OIL SPILL RESEARCH PROGRAM Bills and resolutions activities for construction of wastewater treatment ACT Enact (see H.R. 5522), [14JN] works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] Reports filed FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES USAGE ACT Water pollution: clarify Federal responsibility for Provisions: Committee on Science and Technology Reports filed stormwater pollution (see H.R. 5724), [13JY] (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111–553), [21JY] Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government ———establish a process for quickly and effectively FEDERAL POWER ACT Reform (House) (S. 2868) (H. Rept. 111–587), soliciting, assessing, and deploying offshore oil and Bills and resolutions [14SE] hazardous substance cleanup technologies (see H.R. Power resources: establish a regional transmission plan- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 5727), [13JY] ning process (see H.R. 5515), [10JN] Bills and resolutions Waterways: reaffirm U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see ———protect the bulk-power system and electric infra- Abortion: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive adver- H.R. 5088), [21AP] structure critical to the defense of the U.S. from tising of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] Motions cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising National Estuary Program: reauthorize (H.R. 4715), (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] or representation in the provision of health care serv- [15AP] Reports filed ices and require identification of the license of health Reports filed Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) care professionals (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Transportation and Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors: Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4715) (H. Rept. 111– (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] establish (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] 442), [17MR]

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Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act: Com- in the case of a State program during its first three Disasters: improve recovery and hazard mitigation ac- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. years of operation (see H.R. 4843), [15MR] tivities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), 111–463), [14AP] Dept. of Education: make grants to local educational [23SE] Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for 4833), [11MR] retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- ———provide grants to State educational agencies and amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- Education: provide financial assistance to local edu- (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] tary and secondary computer science education (see cational agencies that educate alien children admitted FEDERAL WIRE ACT H.R. 5929), [29JY] to the U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associ- Bills and resolutions Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled ated States (see H.R. 4695), [25FE] Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), ———provide incentives to implement reforms and relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. [1JY] strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- 5599), [24JN] ———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps FEDERAL-STATE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), COMPENSATION ACT from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), [29SE] Bills and resolutions [20JY] ———repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding Unemployment: provide for temporary alternative State ———reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine grant from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see H.R. ‘‘on’’ and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] 6108), [14SE] compensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] ———reimburse States through the National Disaster Election Assistance Commission: reimburse States for FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS Medical System for expenses incurred in providing costs incurred in establishing online voter registration Bills and resolutions treatment for health conditions and illnesses resulting programs (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] Appalachian Regional Commission: amend laws rel- from the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), [3FE] Elementary and Secondary Education Act: require ative to county additions to the Appalachian region ———renew authority to approve demonstration States receiving funds under such Act to establish (see H.R. 4927), [24MR] projects designed to test innovative strategies in State policies with respect to the auditing of charter Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), [16SE] schools (see H.R. 6204), [23SE] amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- ———revise minimum allotments under the Projects Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness ment, and community-based organizations to save immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] and create local jobs through retention, restoration, ———secure Federal ownership and management of Dept. of Homeland Security: make emergency pre- or expansion of services needed by local commu- natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect paredness planning and implementation grants to nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction local educational agencies in areas under high threat Federal aid programs: create a loan program to provide of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see funds to State special purpose vehicles for use in Armed Forces: exclude bonus payments paid by State H.R. 4898), [21MR] collateral support programs and loan participation or local governments in determining eligibility for Dept. of HUD: provide grants to State and local gov- programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see benefits or assistance under Federal, State, or local ernments to carry out programs to provide mediation H.R. 4629), [22FE] programs financed with Federal funds (see H.R. between mortgagees and mortgagors facing fore- ———require State governments to submit fiscal ac- 6230), [28SE] closure (see H.R. 5754), [15JY] counting reports as a condition to the receipt of Children and youth: determine extent to which reports Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 5514), [10JN] of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on out training programs based on lessons from the responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] 5724), [13JY] FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response H.R. 6498), [7DE] ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic ———provide grants to State educational agencies in System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), order to provide subgrants to eligible local entities ———ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical [23JN] to promote financial education to students in the Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), [21JA] ———establish guidelines to prevent and address oc- classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] ———establish a grant program to improve the ability currences of bullying, provide grants to States for Constitutional amendments: give States the right to re- of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Ac- peal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] countability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), the legislatures of two thirds of the several States Geothermal Steam Act: provide for distribution of reve- [17DE] (see H.J. Res. 102), [30NO] nues to States (see H.R. 5217), [5MY] ———further the mission of the Global Justice Infor- ———reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold Government: recognize historic and continuing impor- mation Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to tance of Federalism and uphold States’ rights (see through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and governmental powers reserved to the States or the H. Res. 1587), [30JY] Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), [25MR] people (see H. Res. 1006), [12JA] GSA: extend to private property owners and managers Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California ———make grants to States, units of local govern- in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [10AU] ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription for leasing of space for Federal Government use ———simplify and expedite access to Federal courts drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. for property owners once State remedies for just education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] 5713), [13JY] compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount [29JN] sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional minimum standards to better protect public and offi- is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] consent to interstate compact between New Jersey cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945, 5973), 6202), [23SE] gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence [29JY] Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to, or enter into backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. cooperative agreements with States to carry out com- Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] 4757), [4MR] prehensive and innovative strategies to end childhood ———require sharing of criminal records with State Help America Vote Act: require States to certify that hunger (see H.R. 5480), [8JN] sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] aliens are prohibited from voting in elections for ———create a local food credit program to assist Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process State or local office as a condition of receiving funds schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers of State occupational safety and health plans (see under such Act (see H.R. 6492), [2DE] (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] H.R. 4864), [16MR] House Rules: require citation of specific powers grant- ———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National ed to Congress in the Constitution be included in ordination with States and schools operating school Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see H.R. 6115), legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated [14SE] laws (see H. Res. 1754), [7DE] food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build Immigration: end cycle of illegal immigration and with- ———make grants for the prevention of animal cruelty America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), draw Federal funds from States and their political to States that have prohibited the devocalization of [4FE] subdivisions that interfere with the enforcement of cats and dogs for purposes of convenience (see H.R. Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain Federal immigration law (see H.R. 5002), [13AP] 5422), [27MY] highway funding by States on the enactment and (see H.R. 5796), [20JY] ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- ———express that State and local governments and pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] law enforcement personnel can investigate, identify, 4638), [22FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount available apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal cus- Dept. of Defense: cover a larger share of expenses for reimbursements payable to State approving agen- tody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration law under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program cies (see H.R. 4571), [2FE] enforcement (see H. Res. 1384), [20MY]

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———require Federal payment of costs incurred by using a wireless communication device while oper- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), State or local governments in defending a State or ating a motor vehicle in a school zone (see H.R. [22SE] local immigration law that survives a constitutional 5097), [21AP] Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), [19JY] SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways ———support credible and effective policies which Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and Schools: improve measures of adequate yearly progress on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- and implement sanctions for schools that do not 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment [21JA] Social Security: prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security Lewis and Clark National Historic Park: match bound- Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] aries with Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia Insurance Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] FEHBP DEPENDENT COVERAGE EXTENSION State Parks (see H.R. 5383), [25MY] ———require citizenship and immigration verification ACT Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s Bills and resolutions the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] Enact (see H.R. 5200), [4MY] 5471), [28MY] States: carry out congressional redistricting in accord- FEMA INDEPENDENCE ACT ———provide 100 percent reimbursement for medical ance with a process under which the public is in- Reports filed assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through a formed of proposals and has the opportunity to par- Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- ticipate in their development prior to adoption (see structure (House) (H.R. 1174) (H. Rept. 111–459), ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] H.R. 4918), [23MR] [13AP] ———require approval of waivers relative to State ———establish terms and conditions for carrying out FENTON, MATTHEW J. provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] Bills and resolutions munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] ———provide for general revenue sharing (see H.R. Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, Medicare: establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection 6300), [29SE] NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), [29SE] and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] ———provide special standing for State government FFSCC ACT ———provide that hospitals located in territories are officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in Bills and resolutions eligible for electronic health record incentive pay- conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws Enact (see H.R. 5942), [29JY] ments in the same manner as hospitals located in (see H.R. 4946), [25MR] FHA REFORM ACT one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] ———restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 5903), Enact (H.R. 5072): consideration (see H. Res. 1424), or establishment of national monuments in Arizona [28JY] [8JN] except by express authorization of Congress (see Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- Motions H.R. 4814), [10MR] able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council Enact (H.R. 5072), [10JN] ———prohibit further extension or establishment of on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive Reports filed national monuments in California except by express planning and sustainability challenge grant programs Consideration of H.R. 5072, Provisions: Committee on authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), [25FE] (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. 111–503), ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Taxation: promote simplification and fairness in the [8JN] national monuments in Colorado except by express administration and collection of sales and use taxes Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), [2MR] (see H.R. 5660), [1JY] (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] ———prohibit further extension or establishment of ———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), FIFTH HEALTH INSURANCE PROTECTS AMER- national monuments in Montana except by express [29AP] ICA--CAN’T REPEAL IT (HIPA-CRIT) ACT authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4754), [4MR] Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Bills and resolutions air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- Enact (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] national monuments in Nevada except by express riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4675), [24FE] FILMS see MOTION PICTURES ———prohibit further extension or establishment of 5967), [29JY] FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California) national monuments in Utah except by express au- Unemployment: modify threshold rates that must be Bills and resolutions introduced thorization of Congress (see H.R. 4651), [23FE] met by a State in order to establish eligibility for Bureau of Reclamation: participate in phase one of ———require certain procedures for designating na- fourth-tier emergency unemployment compensation the South San Diego County Water Reclamation tional monuments (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] (see H.R. 6340), [29SE] Project (see H.R. 4579), [3FE] National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ Courts: eliminate the learned intermediary defense to 1339), [6MY] and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] 6421), [17NO] ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of certain dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State veterans who serve in Iraq following the end of education and training (see H. Res. 1498), [1JY] using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such U.S. military combat operations for hospital care, National Labor Relations Act: clarify the intent of Con- programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. gress for Federal labor law preemption of State and Veterans: establish a commission to review benefits 6154), [16SE] local law (see H.R. 6436), [18NO] provided by each State to disabled veterans (see ———clarify level of health care that constitutes min- National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. H.R. 4559), [2FE] imum essential coverage (see H.R. 5014), [14AP] 1618), [14SE] Yuma County, AZ: convey certain Federal lands (see ———display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill Native Americans: establish effective consultation and H.R. 5100), [21AP] of Rights (see H.R. 5953), [29JY] coordination procedures between Federal agencies Motions ———educate staff and inform veterans about the In- and Indian tribes regarding government activities that Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and jured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. impact tribal lands and interests (see H.R. 5023), retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] 5428), [27MY] [14AP] Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- ———establish a transition program for new veterans, Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- determination process (H.R. 2499), [29AP] improve disability claims system, reform pensions ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to ———provide for a federally sanctioned self-deter- and medal programs, and modify adjudication of help meet housing needs of low-income families (see mination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] H.R. 5845), [22JY] 1305), [29AP] ———make certain improvements to comprehensive Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local gov- Reports filed service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. ernments in developing and implementing emergency Consideration of H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy 4810), [10MR] notification systems suitable for use on public rec- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1305) ———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on reational lands (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–468), [28AP] matters regarding compensation of employees other Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), [16JN] States to elect not to establish an American Health ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize a Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), [27MY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. fire station construction grant program (see H.R. Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- 111–426), [4MR] 5858), [26JY] determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (see Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel H. Res. 1305), [28AP] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid policies to improve recruitment and retention of Recycling: encourage State and local governments to Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. 1506), [1JY] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] 4488), [21JA] Roads and highways: reduce funding to States that Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political do not enact laws prohibiting an individual from and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist des-

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ignation from opposition group, and impose sanc- Armed Forces: enhance protection of credit ratings of ———require lenders of loans with Federal guarantees tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), active duty military personnel who are activated for or Federal insurance to consent to mandatory medi- [10JN] service (see H.R. 5048), [15AP] ation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] Spirit of ’45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclo- [13JA] closure of property owned by surviving spouses of sure (Credit CARD) Act: amend effective date of Taxation: extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see provisions relative to gift certificates, store gift cards, H.R. 6504), [8DE] H.R. 4664), [23FE] and other general use prepaid cards (see H.R. 5502), Veterans: codify increases in the rates of pensions for Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dis- [10JN] disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children chargeable (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] Deposit insurance: provide a retroactive increase for (see H.R. 5642), [30JN] ———make technical corrections to U.S. Code provi- depositors (see H.R. 5429), [27MY] World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to sions (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] Dept. of HUD: increase flexibility relative to amount members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 5859), ———modify application of certain laws relative to of FHA single family housing mortgage insurance [26JY] principal residences that are the subject of fore- premiums (see H.R. 5981), [30JY] Reports filed closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] ———provide grants to State and local governments Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- to carry out programs to provide mediation between on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. ative to health care reform, student loan reform, mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see 111–489), [20MY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- H.R. 5754), [15JY] Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act: Com- cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1017) (H. ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ing Fund Program to make capital investments in Rept. 111–488), [20MY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, eligible institutions to increase availability of credit Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deem of Certain Service school construction and renovation, and other edu- for small businesses (see H.R. 5297), [13MY] in Reserve Components as Active Service for Pur- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- pose of Certain Administered Laws: Committee on Res. 1203), [20MR] gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3787) (H. Rept. ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- tions to increase availability of credit for small busi- 111–625), [28SE] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, nesses (H.R. 5297), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on school construction and renovation, and other edu- [14JN] (see H. Res. 1448), [16JN] the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Business and industry: provide loan guarantees and tions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] interest rate subsidies for successful companies to 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Qualifications for Vocational establish and implement long-term U.S. growth plans Res. 1640), [22SE] Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Rehabilita- (see H.R. 5445), [27MY] ———direct U.S. representatives to the IMF and tion Employment Coordinators: Committee on Vet- Children and youth: provide grants to State educational World Bank to condition loans to Antigua and Bar- erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5630) (H. Rept. 111– agencies in order to provide subgrants to eligible buda on cooperation with efforts to provide redress 627), [28SE] local entities to promote financial education to stu- to Stanford Financial Group fraud victims (see H. End Veteran Homelessness Act: Committee on Vet- dents in the classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] Res. 1129), [2MR] erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111– Community development: provide financial assistance ———encourage savings, promote financial literacy, 449), [22MR] to community development financial institutions to and expand opportunities for young adults by estab- Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ help defray the costs of operating small dollar loan lishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4682), Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), programs (see H.R. 4694), [25FE] [24FE] [22MR] ———establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee Community Reinvestment Act: improve assessments of regulated financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), Relief Program assets to assist local governments on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Hold- 111–451), [22MR] [29SE] ———repeal (see H.R. 5038), [15AP] ings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), [22AP] Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Vet- ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- erans (HELP Veterans) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Consumers: regulate debt settlement services (see H.R. 5387), [25MY] ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] Affairs (House) (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111–626), ———establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners [28SE] (see H.R. 6304), [29SE] of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation National Guard Employment Protection Act: Com- ———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral de- for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1879) (H. velopment banks to use the voice and influence of terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. Rept. 111–450), [22MR] the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such institutions 6098), [10AU] Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] Goals (SAVINGS) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Af- Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- ———make a certification when making purchases fairs (House) (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111–628), quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. under the Small Business Lending Fund Program [28SE] 4419), [12JA] (see H.R. 5551), [17JN] Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement ———prohibit furnishing of certain negative loan ———make electronic communications of certain Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. modification information to a consumer reporting Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients publicly 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] agency and prohibit such information from being available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), [26JA] Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment used in computing a consumer’s credit score (see ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. H.R. 5743), [15JY] tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] ———prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Committee on any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other [20JA] Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] ———require institutions to segregate Troubled Asset 111–490), [20MY] ———provide an interest rate cap and other require- Relief Program funds and prohibit use of such funds FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION ments for creditors making covered loans (see H.R. for political expenditures or electioneering commu- Bills and resolutions 5689), [1JY] nications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] Economy: require a preliminary report on current U.S. ———require, as a condition for modification of a ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset financial and economic crisis (see H.R. 4454), home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. [13JA] Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, 6225), [28SE] FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve laws relative to ACT program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] default procedures for guaranteed loans (see H.R. Bills and resolutions ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home 6188), [22SE] Enact (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac ———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS or insured under the National Housing Act, that the regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid ad- Appointments mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program justable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), [16SE] Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and sumer Protection Act, [9JN] ———require disclosures to all cosigners and guaran- restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Bills and resolutions tors of any consumer credit transaction or lease that Government to create and regulate money to rebuild America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (see are required to be made to the consumer (see H.R. the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] H. Res. 1082), [22FE] 4659), [23FE] ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the ———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- a project is being carried out using those funds (see to make a prompt decision whether to allow the rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference H.R. 5679), [1JY] sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN]

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Education: limit student loan payments to ten percent branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), ———improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. of discretionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR] [20JA] 4598), [4FE] ———require additional disclosures and protections for Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage students and cosigners relative to student loans (see 1160), [10MR] Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- H.R. 5458), [28MY] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] Senior citizens: offer services to protect from affinity have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] scams (see H.R. 6305), [29SE] [29JA] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] Small business: improve lending and investment pro- Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institu- Higher Education Act: provide for refinancing of cer- grams (see H.R. 6219), [28SE] tions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled tain private education loans for primary care physi- ———include certain construction and land develop- Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to cus- cians (see H.R. 6374), [29SE] ment loans in the definition of small business lend- tomers (see H.R. 6337), [29SE] House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- ing (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] Evansville, IN: anniversary of Old National Bank (see lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum H. Res. 1201), [19MR] Res. 1487), [29JN] amount for loans to State and local development Expedited Funds Availability Act: adjust dollar limits Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural companies and provide temporary authority for debt on check hold policies (see H.R. 4936), [24MR] homeowners (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applica- ———establish the Residential Construction Loan 5412), [26MY] bility of identity theft guidelines to creditors (see Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligi- State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see H.R. 6420), [17NO] ble home building companies for viable building H.R. 5302), [13MY] FDIC: codify the Transaction Account Guarantee Pro- projects (see H.R. 5409), [26MY] Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: designate (see gram (see H.R. 5511), [10JN] ———increase loan guarantee fee for certain guaran- H. Res. 1260), [15AP] Taxation: allow a business credit for small business ———fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts teed rural housing loans (see H.R. 5003), [13AP] loans (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] (see H.R. 6398), [15NO] ———provide tax incentives for short sales as a pref- ———allow a deduction for interest paid on indebted- ———permanently extend the Transaction Account erable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), ness incurred in connection with the purchase of Guarantee Program (see H.R. 4928), [24MR] [11MR] a new automobile or light truck (see H.R. 4897), Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly re- ———require home inspections conducted for property [21MR] ports to Congress during the conservatorship of with federally related mortgages be conducted by ———allow a temporary deduction of interest on unse- Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] State-licensed or certified home inspectors and in- cured credit card debt (see H.R. 4562), [2FE] Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- clude such inspections in settlement statements (see ———encourage investment in certain industries by quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. H.R. 4854), [16MR] providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains 5391), [25MY] Investments: increase funding for individual develop- (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- ment accounts through funds received by eliminating ———establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see nary report on current U.S. financial and economic the domestic production tax deduction for coal and H.R. 5915), [28JY] crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see [30JY] by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. H. Res. 1257), [15AP] Money: prevent smuggling using stored value and pre- 4414), [12JA] Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. paid cards by including means of access or the value ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled debt instruments held by foreign governments and of funds in certain records and reports on monetary Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), [25MR] [12JA] 5319), [18MY] NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure ade- ———make permanent the deduction for premiums FRS: prevent funding from being made available to quate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6322), [29SE] corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treas- ———make permanent the treatment of municipal ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR] ury Home Affordable Modification Program (see bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks as ———promulgate regulations regarding interchange H.R. 6069), [30JY] tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] transaction fees and amend the Truth in Lending Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a ———provide a credit for investment in new or ex- Act to prohibit certain restrictions put in place by charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit panding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] credit card networks (see H.R. 5199), [4MY] Companies (see H.R. 5942), [29JY] ———provide additional protections for recipients of ———remove mandate on the Board of Governors Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus personal information and provide consumers with (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] on maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), [16NO] choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such ———provide taxpayer protection and assistance rel- Government regulations: establish a covered bond regu- information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] ative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5047), [15AP] latory oversight program (see H.R. 4884), [18MR] Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: permanently ex- ———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on (see H.R. 5823), [22JY] tend (see H.R. 4766), [4MR] education loans (see H.R. 4574), [2FE] ———prohibit certain affiliations between commercial Public debt: establish a fee on transactions which Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: in- banking and investment banking companies (see would eliminate the national debt and provide an crease financial industry transparency (see H.R. H.R. 4461), [15JA] income tax credit to offset the impact of the fee 6038), [30JY] ———promote transparency and accountability in the (see H.R. 4646), [23FE] ———repeal enhanced compensation structure report- consumer financial products and services market and Real estate: enhance disclosure of private transfer fees ing requirement (see H.R. 5998), [30JY] ———repeal section relative to protecting confiden- ensure that no company becomes too big to fail in real estate transactions (see H.R. 6332), [29SE] tiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] ———establish a commercial real estate credit guar- ———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and effi- antee program to empower community banks and 5924, 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] ———repeal the Office of Financial Research (see cient banking system (see H.R. 5159), [28AP] other lenders to make loans (see H.R. 5816), [22JY] H.R. 5999), [30JY] Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of ———prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and in- Conference reports Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac crease availability of affordable new mortgages and Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. during any period that such entities are in con- affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie 4173), [29JN] servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), [28SE] Motions ———establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie ———prohibit certain transfer fees and covenants rel- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for ative to the sale of real property (see H.R. 6260), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of [29SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), [19MR] ———prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mortgage that Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage Electronic ing Fund Program to make capital investments in that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Registration Systems is the mortgagee of record (see eligible institutions to increase availability of credit of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] H.R. 6460), [30NO] for small businesses (H.R. 5297), [17JN], [23SE] ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and ———provide amortization authority in certain situa- Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] tions for capital calculation under the Financial Insti- consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- ———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt tutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of En- of Condition and Income (see H.R. 5249), [6MY] the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], ergy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) pro- SBA: establish a small business intermediary lending [30JN] grams (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] pilot program (see H.R. 5332), [18MY] Reports filed ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- ———establish loan guarantee program to assist small Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- business concerns that manufacture clean energy Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. pensate such executives in accordance with executive technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE]

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Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, FIRE SALE LOOPHOLE CLOSING ACT FIREFIGHTERS Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. Enact (see H.R. 5718), [13JY] Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- Rept. 111–518), [30JN] FIREARMS related term(s) WEAPONS ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Bills and resolutions ees and first responders, and reject expressions of fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Aviation: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms sympathy for those who attack public servants (see Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. H. Res. 1127), [2MR] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] 5321), [18MY] ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors attack on Federal building and commend Robin De Fund Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (see H.R. 5827), [22JY] Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. Res. 1134), [2MR] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1448) 5131), [22AP] Claims: require employers of first responders to pay (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] Crime: limit possession, sale, and other disposition by for certain judgments against, and other costs in- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses curred by, those first responders that arise out of Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Rules against children (see H.R. 4727), [2MR] their conduct in the course of official duty (see H.R. (House) (H. Res. 1640) (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] ———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person 4992), [13AP] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- while a juvenile (see H.R. 6137), [15SE] ment, and community-based organizations to save mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. ———require the owner or lawful possessor of a fire- and create local jobs through retention, restoration, 111–458), [25MR] arm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), or expansion of services needed by local commu- Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee [14JY] nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. Dept. of Defense: improve preservation of the small Federal employees: implement updated pay and per- 111–451), [22MR] arms production industrial base by allowing all small sonnel policies to improve recruitment and retention Medical Debt Relief Act: Committee on Financial arms manufacturers to compete for Federal small of qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce Services (House) (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 111–629), arms contracts (see H.R. 5181), [29AP] reliance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. [28SE] ———prohibit imposition of additional registration re- 4488), [21JA] Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act: quirements on privately-owned firearms by service- Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize a Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. men and civilian employees beyond existing State fire station construction grant program (see H.R. 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), [1JY] 5858), [26JY] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear ———reauthorize firefighter assistance program and (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] arms (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), authorize use of fire department grant funds for fire Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- [28AP] station construction (see H.R. 6464), [1DE] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on EPA: prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fish- FEMA: tribute to organizations comprising the National Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), ing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. Urban Search and Rescue System for determination [29JN] 6284), [29SE] and work as first responders to disasters and other Small Business Lending Fund Act: Committee on Fi- Foreign trade: provide that certain firearms listed as incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see nancial Services (House) (H.R. 5297) (H. Rept. 111– curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by H. Res. 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] 499), [27MY] a licensed importer without obtaining authorization Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H. Res. 1706), [29SE] Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. [29SE] Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- 111–517), [29JN] Law enforcement: ban the manufacture, importation, ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop- of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. Bills and resolutions killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), Res. 1066), [3FE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1257), [15AP] [30JY] ———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ FINN, JOHN W. ———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of Bills and resolutions firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] Navy: encourage to name an appropriate ship in honor transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), Israel: express condolences to families of victims of (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] [13JY] forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), [7DE] FIRE PREVENTION ———study effectiveness of firearms microstamping Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal post- Bills and resolutions technology and evaluate its effectiveness as a law humously (see H.R. 6076), [30JY] Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. enforcement tool (see H.R. 5667), [1JY] New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle officers, and first responders for response to at- and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), [18MY] tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Dept. of Education: make grants to support fire safety Public lands: protect the right of individuals to bear Res. 1320), [4MY] education programs on college campuses (see H.R. arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association: anniversary (see H. Res. 4908), [22MR] Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] 1419), [28MY] Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize a ———require hunting activities be a land use in man- Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish fire station construction grant program (see H.R. agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. 5858), [26JY] H.R. 5673), [1JY] 6151), [16SE] ———reauthorize firefighter assistance program and Taxation: require payment of manufacturers’ excise tax Portugal: express condolences and support for people authorize use of fire department grant funds for fire on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and pro- affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and station construction (see H.R. 6464), [1DE] vide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain commend rescue efforts of those who responded to Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] H. Res. 1706), [29SE] Messages Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- Res. 1247), [14AP] policies to improve recruitment and retention of tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. [9JN] and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- 4488), [21JA] Reports filed cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on Southeastern States: express condolences and support duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. for people affected by flooding and commend first trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- 111–596), [16SE] responders and those assisting in recovery efforts ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] FIREARMS EXCISE TAX IMPROVEMENT ACT (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association: anniversary (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Taxation: clarify treatment of emergency service volun- 1419), [28MY] Enact (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] teers as independent contractors (see H.R. 5537), U.S. Fire Administration: provide assistance to fire- FIREARMS FREEDOM ON FEDERAL LANDS ACT [16JN] fighting task forces (see H.R. 5909), [28JY] Bills and resolutions ———provide for active qualified public safety em- Reports filed Enact (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: FIREARMS OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY ACT insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions Telecommunications: award grants for development of 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] Enact (see H.R. 5736), [14JY] nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices FIRE PREVENTION WEEK FIREFIGHTER SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT that support mission-critical broadband voice and Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions data communications of public safety personnel (see Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1706), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 6464), [1DE] H.R. 5907), [28JY]

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———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- Fishery Conservation and Management Act: mitigate ———prohibit trade in billfish (see H.R. 5804), [21JY] velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and the economic impact of transition to sustainable fish- Public debt: require the use of sums received as fines, provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety eries on fishing communities (see H.R. 6316), penalties, and forfeitures of property for violations agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] [29SE] of such Act or other marine resource laws to be U.S. Fire Administration: provide assistance to fire- ———require payment of costs, fees, and expenses used to reduce the Federal deficit and debt (see fighting task forces (see H.R. 5909), [28JY] incurred by certain prevailing parties in proceedings H.R. 5668), [1JY] West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia under such Act from sums received as fines, pen- FISK JUBILEE SINGERS (MUSICAL GROUP) National Guard and local responders for rescuing alties, and forfeitures (see H.R. 6075), [30JY] Bills and resolutions individuals from a downed military helicopter (see ———require the use of sums received as fines, pen- Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. H. Res. 1153), [9MR] alties, and forfeitures of property for violations of 1578), [29JY] FIRST FRIDAY MAIN LINE (ORGANIZATION) such Act or other marine resource laws to be used FISK UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions to reduce the Federal deficit and debt (see H.R. Bills and resolutions ‘Operation Angel Wings’: tribute to initiative for col- 5668), [1JY] Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. lection of clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses Gulf of Mexico: establish programs to aid in recovery 1578), [29JY] for children in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deep- FITNESS FOR LIFE ACT Bills and resolutions [27JA] water Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of Enact (see H.R. 5022), [14AP] FIRST HEALTH INSURANCE PROTECTS AMER- the Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] ———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and FLAG DAY ICA--CAN’T REPEAL IT (HIPA-CRIT) ACT Bills and resolutions other wildlife organizations have played in the re- Bills and resolutions Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1429), [9JN] sponse efforts in the Gulf region following the Deep- Enact (see H.R. 6454), [29NO] FLAGS FIRST LOOK FOR PRIMARY RESIDENCE ACT water Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), [15SE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow Dept. of the Interior: ensure that the flags of the several Enact (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] FIRST MORRILL ACT see LAND-GRANT COLLEGE encircle the Washington Monument (see H.R. 5530), Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- ACT [15JN] reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT ELIGI- [21AP] BILITY VERIFICATION ACT Res. 1367), [18MY] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn de- FLAG—U.S. Bills and resolutions tainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the Enact (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] Bills and resolutions continued provocation by the North Korean military Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and FISH AND FISHING related term(s) MARINE MAM- (see H. Res. 1608), [10AU] veterans to render a military salute during the recita- MALS; NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES; WILDLIFE Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance tion of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), Bills and resolutions visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- [10AU] Billfish: prohibit trade (see H.R. 5804), [21JY] rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see 50-star U.S. flag: anniversary (see H. Res. 1459), Block Island Sound: allow recreational fishing for At- H.R. 4493), [21JA] [22JN] lantic striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), zone (see H.R. 6092), [10AU] Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] [9JN] Bureau of Reclamation: provide for release of water National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see Labeling: encourage fruit and vegetable and commodity from the marketable yield pool of water stored in H. Res. 1503), [1JY] producers to display the American flag on labels the Ruedi Reservoir, CO, for the benefit of Colorado National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and of U.S.-grown products (see H. Res. 1558), [26JY] River endangered fish habitat (see H.R. 5362), ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] Reports filed [20MY] NOAA: establish an Ombudsman Office within the All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution National Marine Fisheries Service (see H.R. 5180), Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. of the watershed and to verify that reductions in [29AP] 111–586), [14SE] pollution have been achieved (see H.R. 5509), Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- FLAKE, JEFF (a Representative from Arizona) [10JN] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Bills and resolutions introduced Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- Public lands: protect use of traditional hunting and Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: U.S. policy relative fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian to certain endangered species at the Conference of hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see cotton sector through reductions in certain direct the Parties (see H. Res. 1180), [12MR] H.R. 5672), [1JY] payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: work with partners [27MY] into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, re- Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium (see 4604), [4FE] store, and enhance important coastal areas that pro- H. Res. 1101), [23FE] ———take action on the Chicago waterway system vide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps species depend (see H.R. 5344), [19MY] report on investigation of relationship between ear- into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), mark requests made by Members and source and Dept. of Commerce: conduct an aerial assessment of [5MY] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists sea turtle populations in U.S. waters (see H.R. 5155), Reports filed (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), [27AP] Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. ———limit authority to implement certain fishery clo- (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] 1287), [22AP] House of Representatives: limit Members’ representa- sures absent certification that closure is the only Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: tional allowance, restrict use of allowance for certain option available for maintaining a fishery at a sus- Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. mailings, and include mass communication cost tainable level (see H.R. 4634), [22FE] 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] breakdowns in quarterly mail expenditure reports ———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustain- FISH AND WILDLIFE ACT (see H.R. 5151), [27AP] able fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer pro- or establishment of national monuments in Arizona ———study the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery grams and community partnerships (see H.R. 4973), except by express authorization of Congress (see and limit authority to promulgate any interim rules [25MR] H.R. 4814), [10MR] for the fishery (see H.R. 4723), [2MR] Reports filed Power resources: repeal certain incentives and subsidies Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act: for renewable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Taxation: allow an individual to designate a percentage Service to respond to violations of regulations on 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] of their income tax liability be used to reduce the the management, use, and protection of public lands FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT public debt and require spending reductions equal (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] ACT to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), [16JN] ———convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Bills and resolutions FLANDERS, NY to North Carolina (see H.R. 6115), [14SE] Business and industry: require payment of costs, fees, Bills and resolutions EPA: prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fish- and expenses incurred by certain prevailing parties Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code ing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. in proceedings under such Act from sums received (see H.R. 4721), [2MR] 6284), [29SE] as fines, penalties, and forfeitures (see H.R. 6075), FLEMING, JOHN (a Representative from Louisiana) FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] Fish and fishing: mitigate the economic impact of tran- Cemeteries and funerals: provide Government ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish sition to sustainable fisheries on fishing communities headstones and markers at private cemeteries for cer- (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] (see H.R. 6316), [29SE] tain veterans (see H.R. 5937), [29JY]

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IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- age resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform consideration (see H. Res. 1549), [21JY] leasing, and related activities in certain areas off (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] ———provide reimbursement for certain services relat- of Florida (see H.R. 5358), [20MY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: permit ing to an approved letter of flood map amendment Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: States to elect not to establish an American Health (see H.R. 5722), [13JY] designate (see H.R. 5395), [25MY] Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), [27MY] ———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Pro- Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), ———repeal provisions relative to health savings ac- gram (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] [11MR] counts (see H.R. 5126), [22AP] ———revise National Flood Insurance Program to SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- FLOOD CONTROL see FLOODS more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insur- aster loans made to people directly affected by the FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT ance under the program (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Bills and resolutions National Waterways Conference (organization): anni- [20JY] FEMA: revise National Flood Insurance Program to versary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] Taxation: provide tax benefits for certain areas affected Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insur- by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), ance under the program (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see [16DE] FLOOD INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT H.R. 5699), [1JY] Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with Reports filed Bills and resolutions the people in the aftermath of devastating floods Enact (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation (see H. Res. 1613), [14SE] All-American Road Designee: Committee on Trans- FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM PRIORITIES ACT ———grant temporary protected status to certain na- portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 917) Bills and resolutions tionals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), [8DE] (H. Rept. 111–415), [22FE] Enact (H.R. 5114): consideration (see H. Res. 1517), Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- [14JY] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] FOOD related term(s) AGRICULTURE Motions Portugal: express condolences and support for people Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 5114), [15JY] affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales Reports filed commend rescue efforts of those who responded to of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), Consideration of H.R. 5114, Provisions: Committee on such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] [26JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness [14JY] Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) Southeastern States: express condolences and support personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. 111–495), [26MY] for people affected by flooding and commend first tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- FLOODS related term(s) DISASTERS responders and those assisting in recovery efforts tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] ———encourage owners and operators of privately Central America: mourn loss of life and support people Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to held farm, ranch, and forest land to make their land affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] available for access by the public for maple-tapping 1462), [22JN] Motions under State or tribal programs (see H.R. 5011), Corps of Engineers: conduct levee system evaluations Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs [13AP] and certifications on receipt of requests from non- (H.R. 4851), [15AP] ———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human Federal interests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- food or animal feed as host plant and establish track- Disasters: improve recovery and hazard mitigation ac- ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- ing system to regulate genetically engineered phar- tivities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program maceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5578), [23SE] (H.R. 5114), [15JY] [23JN] ———provide construction, architectural, and engi- Reports filed ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance harmed economically by genetically engineered ity for negligence when providing volunteer services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- or equipment in response to a declared emergency (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY] ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform [23JN] ———review, update, and revise factors to measure Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———support maple syrup production research and severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), promotion of maple products, and access to lands Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. [22JY] for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] 111–495), [26MY] District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend pe- Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] riod for which certain nutrition assistance may be Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. [19JY] 5656), [30JN] (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. products derived from certain animals only from Rept. 111–424), [26FE] sources that raised the animals free from cruelty 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration and abuse (see H.R. 4733), [2MR] ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (see 1248), [14AP] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules H. Res. 1668), [28SE] Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School FLORIDA struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood Bills and resolutions Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental physical activity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- Shelf (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program Gulf of Mexico: establish programs to aid in recovery H.R. 6258), [29SE] (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deep- ———provide children from underserved areas with ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- water Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of better access to meals served through the summer ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- the Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] food service program for children and certain child form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR] (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), focused on travel and tourism to be administered ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. [14JY] by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of 5504), [10JN] ———extend the National Flood Insurance Program the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] 309), [29JY] consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Correctional institutions: establish pilot program for ———prohibit requiring communities protected by Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] training and certification of Federal inmates in the Corps of Engineers levees from purchasing flood ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow culinary arts to be utilized while incarcerated and insurance under the flood mappping modernization foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the for future employment and education (see H.R. program (see H.R. 5182), [29AP] Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] 5984), [30JY] ———provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in waiting period before new or modified flood insur- [29JY] commerce of children’s food and beverage containers ance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), [29SE] Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] ———provide for the National Flood Insurance Pro- Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- gram to make available multiperil coverage for dam- spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] cational agencies participating in the school lunch

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program to donate any excess food to local food Diseases: recognize affects of colon cancer on women, Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on ———assess effectiveness and efficiency of adminis- a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), trative review systems to ensure compliance with H. Res. 1053), [2FE] [21DE] Federal meal standards (see H.R. 5027), [14AP] Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution FOOD ADDITIVES related term(s) VITAMINS ———assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to and citation of scientific research in connection with Bills and resolutions implement farm to school programs that improve foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), Tariff: high-intensity sweetener (see H.R. 5123), access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. [23MR] [22AP] 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ———award grants for projects that leverage commu- forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry Bills and resolutions nity resources and support student access to physical products to further examine the products and prohibit Appropriations: making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), activity, nutrition education, and nutritious food dur- interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), [15JY] ing school (see H.R. 5430), [27MY] [3MR] Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and ———award grants to, or enter into cooperative agree- Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), health care providers to donate prescription medica- ments with States to carry out comprehensive and [17DE] tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions innovative strategies to end childhood hunger (see Foreign trade: support increased market access for ex- for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), H.R. 5480), [8JN] ports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see [29AP] ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount H. Res. 1196), [18MR] Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies of processed food served each day under the school Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), food under Federal health programs and private (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] [14JY] health insurance (see H.R. 4926), [24MR] Cosmetics: ensure safe use (see H.R. 5786), [20JY] ———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh ———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse Diseases: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- prevalence in U.S. through education, community from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by impos- tions by giving certain States the option of receiving programs, culturally competent strategies, research, ing more stringent controls on the use of such de- grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. vices (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] ———create a local food credit program to assist Res. 1656), [23SE] ———provide grants to schools for the development schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), of asthma management plans and the purchase of (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] [11MR] asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see ———develop an effective sampling and testing pro- Labeling: encourage fruit and vegetable and commodity H.R. 4836), [12MR] gram to test for E. coli in boneless beef manufac- producers to display the American flag on labels ———reduce disparities and improve access to diag- turing trimmings and other raw ground beef compo- of U.S.-grown products (see H. Res. 1558), [26JY] nosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- nents (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] ———require food containing bioengineered products served populations and men with a family history ———ensure effective encouragement of local agricul- be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] tural production and increased availability of fresh National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: Drugs: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-in- food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), [25MR] designate (see H. Res. 1199), [19MR] terest relative to drug company fees and advisory ———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. panels, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- ordination with States and schools operating school 1368), [18MY] label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] [29SE] ———improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] ———enter into interagency agreement with the Corp. National School Lunch Act: improve purchase and ———modify approval of any drug containing con- for National and Community Service to support a processing of healthful commodities for use in trolled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such Nutrition Corps (see H.R. 5432), [27MY] school meal programs (see H.R. 4607), [4FE] approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see ———establish a dairy price stabilization program (see ———promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren H.R. 4956), [25MR] H.R. 5288), [12MY] in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution ———establish a Healthy Food Financing Initiative (see H.R. 5090), [21AP] and citation of scientific research in connection with (see H.R. 6462), [30NO] Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture [23MR] gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see Fish and fishing: prevent approval of genetically-engi- children on weekends and extended school holidays H. Res. 1110), [25FE] neered fish (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] Safety: require labels on food that contains, or is pro- ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish ———improve outreach and enrollment for the Sup- duced with, a genetically engineered material (see (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. H.R. 5577), [23JN] Government regulations: create a three-tiered approval 4417), [12JA] Schools: provide plant-based commodities under the system for drugs, biological products, and devices ———issue guidance to school food authorities on school lunch program and the school breakfast pro- that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill pa- indirect costs (see H.R. 5202), [4MY] gram (see H.R. 4870), [17MR] tients (see H.R. 4732), [2MR] ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult ———require educational agencies participating in cer- Health: provide further study of irritable bowel syn- care food program conditional on criminal back- tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to drome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), [29AP] ground checks for child care staff members (see require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- Health care professionals: require dentists to provide H.R. 6469), [1DE] tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] patients with a factsheet before performing any den- ———promote health and wellness in child care (see Taxation: allow a credit against tax for certain fruit tal restoration work (see H.R. 4615), [4FE] H.R. 5431), [27MY] and vegetable farmers (see H.R. 6164), [22SE] Taxation: exempt certain emergency medical devices ———promote nutrition and increase access to food ———allow a credit for infant formula rebates paid from the excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. (see H.R. 6539), [16DE] under WIC (see H.R. 6159), [22SE] 6257), [29SE] ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- ———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable con- ———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. tributions of apparently wholesome food (see H.R. 5095), [21AP] (see H.R. 5615), [28JN] 4638), [22FE] 6263), [29SE] Reports filed ———repeal National Organic Certification Cost-Share ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Program (see H.R. 5326), [18MY] and small business meal and entertainment expenses, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on ———require milk served in school lunch programs provide a standard deduction for business use of Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. [21DE] cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, 4637), [22FE] FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend pe- Dept. of Education: make grants to local educational 5685), [1JY] riod for which certain nutrition assistance may be agencies to provide for the services of registered World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. dieticians in schools (see H.R. 6324), [29SE] [15JY] 5656), [30JN] Dept. of HHS: provide a comprehensive approach to Motions Dept. of Agriculture: promote nutrition and increase preventing and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- access to food (see H.R. 6539), [16DE] [5MY] grams (S. 3307), [1DE] FOOD INDUSTRY ———provide for a national program to conduct and Reports filed Bills and resolutions support activities toward reducing the number of Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- H.R. 4452), [13JA] (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi-

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neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. Members of Congress: provide for rates of pay to Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable 5578), [23JN] be adjusted as a function of changes in Government access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be spending (see H.R. 4681), [24FE] [21DE] harmed economically by genetically engineered Religion: reaffirm ‘‘In God We Trust’’ as the official ———increase U.S. financial and programmatic con- seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its tributions to promote economic opportunities for ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), public display in all public buildings, public schools, women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] [23JN] and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. ———promote sexual and reproductive health of indi- California Almond Growers Exchange: anniversary (see 274), [5MY] viduals and couples (see H.R. 5121), [22AP] H. Res. 1668), [28SE] Taxation: allow a tax credit for charitable contributions ———provide assistance to improve the health of CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in (see H.R. 4702), [25FE] newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), commerce of children’s food and beverage containers Motions [11MY] composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, EPA: finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, tary activities and prescribing personnel strengths for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and (H.R. 5136), [28MY] alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see FORD, ROBERT S. tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. H.R. 5426), [27MY] Bills and resolutions 4457), [13JA] FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian Disasters: take actions to address the needs of children (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of and families who are victims of a major disaster ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis Food: require food containing bioengineered products (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] FORECAST FOR THE FUTURE ACT 1155), [10MR] ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- Bills and resolutions Education: provide assistance for developing countries Enact (see H.R. 4856), [16MR] duced with, a genetically engineered material (see to promote quality and universal basic education (see FOREIGN AFFAIRS REFORM AND RESTRUC- H.R. 5577), [23JN] H.R. 5117), [22AP] TURING ACT Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extre- Bills and resolutions [17DE] mism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reau- [2MR] Foreign trade: support increased market access for ex- thorize (see H.R. 5589), [23JN] ports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF FOREIGN AID related term(s) FOREIGN POLICY H. Res. 1196), [18MR] to be used to provide financing until member states Bills and resolutions comply with economic requirements of membership Health: raise awareness of hypertension and reverse Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doc- (see H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] prevalence in U.S. through education, community tors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Prov- programs, culturally competent strategies, research, ———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to ince (see H. Res. 1661), [28SE] be used to provide financing for any member state and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness (see H.R. 5299), [13MY] Res. 1656), [23SE] Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- evading foreign states and state-owned corporations [11MR] tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan designate (see H. Res. 1199), [19MR] ———offset contributions to fund providing technical holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. assistance and capacity building to Brazilian cotton of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty 1368), [18MY] sector through reductions in certain direct payments reduction (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] Safety: improve food safety by supporting efforts by to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), [27MY] entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry products AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, to further examine the products and prohibit inter- disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. ference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, 6021), [30JY] [3MR] the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), [30JY] ———encourage continuation and further expansion of Taxation: provide incentives for the establishment of Central America: mourn loss of life and support people sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian supermarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] 5685), [1JY] 1462), [22JN] ———establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti Reports filed Chile: express condolences to families of the victims and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on for the people as they plan for recovery and recon- [25MY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), struction (see H. Res. 1144), [9MR] ———establish program for sending qualified and [21DE] ———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo available construction workers and equipment to as- FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see Bills and resolutions Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), H.R. 5171), [28AP] Establish (see H.R. 6552), [17DE] [28SE] ———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special FOOD SECURITY ACT Climate: support a legally binding global agreement Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. Bills and resolutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- 4952), [25MR] Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of pri- nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable ———express condolences and support to citizens in vately held farm, ranch, and forest land to make nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and their land available for access by the public for H. Res. 1552), [22JY] commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval maple-tapping under State or tribal programs (see Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H.R. 5011), [13AP] U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane condi- [27JA] Dept. of Agriculture: carry out a conservation program tions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities ———express condolences and support to citizens in that makes payments to assist owners and operators (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] Dept. of HHS: reimburse States through the National aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts of muck land to conserve and improve the soil, Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in (see H. Res. 1021), [20JA] water, and wildlife resources of the land (see H.R. providing treatment for health conditions and ill- ———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry 6180), [22SE] nesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see for contributions made in response to earthquake FOOD STAMPS (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION H.R. 4577), [3FE] relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), [29AP] ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) see DEPARTMENT OF Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian pa- ———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- AGRICULTURE; PUBLIC WELFARE PROGRAMS role policy to children legally confirmed as orphans ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath FOOTWEAR see SHOE INDUSTRY eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. FORBES, J. RANDY (a Representative from Virginia) recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), [4FE] Res. 1066), [3FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ Budget: enforce discretionary spending limits to rein grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] of the Federal budget process (see H.R. 4479), [29SE] Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. [20JA] Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to 1160), [10MR] IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- multilateral development banks to use the voice and Health: coordinate all health-related assistance, assist ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such developing countries in improving delivery of health (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] services, and assist developing countries in strength-

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ening their indigenous health workforces (see H.R. utes before being awarded Government contracts (see ———limit total value of Chinese goods procured by 4933), [24MR] H.R. 5837), [22JY] the U.S. Government in a year to not more than ———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility re- Contracts: propose debarment from contracting with the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- quirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations the Federal Government of persons violating such nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. based on provision of certain health services (see Act (see H.R. 5366), [20MY] 5312), [13MY] H.R. 4879), [18MR] Reports filed Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Over- [26MY] ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- (H. Rept. 111–588), [14SE] of classified information related to certain intel- missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] FOREIGN COUNTRIES ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a Appointments Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanc- behalf of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, 4986), [25MR] tions Act, [22AP] especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, Bills and resolutions women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, operations are only used for safe and orderly with- H. Res. 1143), [4MR] Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] drawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense Congress: require any local currencies used for Mem- Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- contractors (see H.R. 6045), [30JY] bers and employees for official foreign travel be velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture ———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expedi- paid for using congressional funds and enhance dis- and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see tious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. closure on official congressional foreign travel (see H. Res. 1110), [25FE] 5015), [14AP] H.R. 5957), [29JY] Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with ———undermine the Taliban and their allies through Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of the people in the aftermath of devastating floods recognition of ethnic diversity and support of a de- U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane condi- (see H. Res. 1613), [14SE] centralized Federal political system that shifts more tions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities Palestinians: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers’ power to regions and localities (see H. Res. 1769), (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see [15DE] Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing H.R. 5065), [20AP] Africa: commend independence anniversary of several legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of nations (see H. Res. 1405), [27MY] Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 106), [22DE] Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness ———prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- foreign forfeiture proceedings (see H.R. 6487), quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions [2DE] tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] ———take action against certain judgment-evading and use funds to establish child care, global health ———offset contributions to fund providing technical foreign states and state-owned corporations of such care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation assistance and capacity building to Brazilian cotton states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] sector through reductions in certain direct payments Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in for- U.N.: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), [27MY] eign commerce for the purposes of female genital ently oppose U.S. initiatives (see H.R. 4636), [22FE] AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for mutilation (see H.R. 5137), [26AP] ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless ———require reporting on certain information and ently oppose U.S. initiatives (H.R. 4636), consider- the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, communications technologies of foreign countries ation (see H. Res. 1510), [13JY] the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), [30JY] Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual and develop action plans to improve capacity of 6432), [18NO] Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. Res. 295), [1JY] 4962), [25MR] 5006), [13AP] Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of coop- ———restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- erative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers H.R. 5870), [27JY] racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- Motions or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), [9MR] pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- continued focus on promotion of human rights in grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR] Reports filed Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and arti- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and facts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential freedom (see H. Res. 1631), [16SE] Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on election and express support for the Belarusian peo- tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on ple’s desire for democratic government that respects the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), H.R. 6540), [17DE] 111–429), [9MR] [16NO] ———establish a Director of Anti-Trafficking Policies FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT Biological weapons: improve international strategy of Bills and resolutions the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding (see H.R. 5195), [29AP] Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), [29SE] ———prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to tions based on provision of certain health services people as full and equal citizens and lift all restric- the custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] tions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecu- [4FE] ———provide assistance for developing countries to tion throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), ———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at promote quality and universal basic education (see [29SE] Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region H.R. 5117), [22AP] ———condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state U.S. Trade and Development Agency: terminate au- H. Res. 1677), [29SE] sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] thorities (see H.R. 5547), [16JN] Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- ———require submittal of certain certifications to FOREIGN BANKS newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), Congress before transferring or releasing individuals Bills and resolutions [11MY] detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Business and industry: require employees at call centers of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose Dept. of Education: make grants to local educational gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- physical location of such employees (see H.R. 6309), agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- [29SE] 4833), [11MR] tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] ———require persons to certify that they have not Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclo- Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before sure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. debt instruments held by foreign governments and being awarded Government contracts (see H.R. 4512), [26JA] assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5837), [22JY] Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for hiring, train- 5319), [18MY] Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see ing, and deploying of additional Border Patrol agents FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT H. Res. 1314), [29AP] along the southwest international border of the U.S. Bills and resolutions China: express condolences to victims and support re- (see H.R. 5256), [11MY] Business and industry: require persons to certify that covery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve they have not violated foreign corrupt practices stat- province (see H. Res. 1324), [4MY] Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza-

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tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), [26AP] (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] [13DE] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ———modernize authorities to oppose dissemination ———improve support, training, education, and com- ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and pliance assistance regarding export licensing require- Investments: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), ments provided to small and medium-sized busi- instruments held by foreign governments and assess [13JY] nesses (see H.R. 6320), [29SE] risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 5319), Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ———prohibit import of paper products not manufac- [18MY] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- tured in accordance with requirements under Clean Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act rights violations, and impose further sanctions [29SE] (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] Developing countries: protect girls through prevention ———remove preferential trade treatment for certain ———condemn execution of human rights activists of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), [14DE] textile articles (see H.R. 5940), [29JY] (see H. Res. 1068), [3FE] ———provide assistance to improve the health of ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- ———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing addi- newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders tional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] [11MY] and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- ———take discretionary action if a foreign country demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. that negatively affect the environment (see H.R. 1457), [22JN] 4457), [13JA] 6311), [29SE] Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations with- Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and in a specified period (see H.R. 4807), [10MR] programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), [14SE] ———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging 1155), [10MR] Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relation- in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose Drugs: clarify that persons who conspire or engage ship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), [20JY] participation in energy-related ventures, investments, in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), [30JY] abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] Iraq: encourage elected officials and political leaders may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), to redouble efforts to form a government that is 5231), [6MY] [24FE] just, representative, and accountable to the people ———prevent use of Indian reservations located on Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- (see H. Res. 1695), [29SE] Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug traf- litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. Con. Res. 271), [29AP] ficking (see H.R. 4747), [3MR] 1013), [13JA] ———commend accession to the Organisation for Eco- Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act nomic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in respond- 1391), [25MY] H. Res. 1708), [29SE] ing to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. ———investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. 5585), [23JN] in West Bank village of Nil’in and express sympathy Res. 1592), [30JY] Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. [28AP] to be used to provide financing until member states 6021), [30JY] ———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem comply with economic requirements of membership ———establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti (see H. Res. 1191), [18MR] (see H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying ———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the be used to provide financing for any member state [25MY] Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see (see H.R. 5299), [13MY] ———provide customs support services (see H.R. H. Res. 997), [12JA] Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of ex- 5160), [28AP] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn de- ports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. tainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the [28SE] 4961), [25MR] continued provocation by the North Korean military Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Human rights: combat international violence against (see H. Res. 1608), [10AU] and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), women and girls (see H.R. 4594), [4FE] ———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplo- [25MY] Immigration: bar admission of aliens from countries matic recognition (see H.R. 5350), [20MY] Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), designated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of [17DE] funding to transfer enemy combatants detained at those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and soli- Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. fa- darity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- cilities (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] incident (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] tions based on provision of certain health services ———discontinue granting visas to nationals and deny Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] admission to officials from a country that denies [15JY] ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens ordered Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see to leave the the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), [30JY] sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see H.R. 4636), [22FE] ———eliminate deadline for application for asylum H.R. 6266), [29SE] ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), [10MR] ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- ers intending to travel internationally, provide notice 4636), consideration (see H. Res. 1510), [13JY] ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), [26AP] ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] ———prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from ———modify age requirements for adopted alien chil- (see H.R. 6010), [30JY] contracting with the Federal Government of persons dren and harmonize adoptions between Hague Con- Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), [20MY] vention and non-Hague Convention countries (see the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent H.R. 5532), [15JN] contributions of Mexican Americans, and support treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with for- ———support credible and effective policies which closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), eign countries from diminishing rights or privileges welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and [30JY] guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 107), also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- ———express condolences to families of victims of [22DE] ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), people who died while migrating to the U.S. and ———express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the [21JA] condemn criminal network responsible for their mas- potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- sacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- goods and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West tion specialists and disseminating timely information ———express that foreign countries have engaged in Papua (see H. Res. 1355), [12MY] (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] unfair trade practices in the U.S. with regards to International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- paper products (see H. Res. 1699), [29SE] port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), ———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance pro- International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. gram and certain trade preference programs and the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and 273), [4MY]

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———improve efforts to prevent, deter, prepare for, Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover from an political problems (see H. Res. 1321), [4MY] [9JN] attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identifica- Motions 5498), [10JN] tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- 6007), [30JY] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons Treaties and agreements: require approval to enter into Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] trade agreements with foreign countries (see H.R. importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic 6259), [29SE] [22AP] security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- Turkey: initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1748), [1DE] Federal contractors from making expenditures, and [18MY] U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human establish additional spending disclosure requirements Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] international community in reversing renewable nat- poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- ural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] [25MR] ———support goals and ideals of General Assembly ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require Resolution declaring a ‘‘Decade of Action for Road quirements for certain payments to corporations or report on foreign development of electromagnetic Safety’’ (see H. Res. 1696), [29SE] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] ———support India as a permanent member of the companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- Security Council (see H. Res. 1739), [29NO] [30JY] velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture ———take procedural actions necessary to establish Reports filed and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see India as a permanent member of the Security Council Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- H. Res. 1110), [25FE] (see H. Res. 1729), [18NO] vestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. (H. Rept. 111–512), [23JN] the people in the aftermath of devastating floods Res. 1538), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- (see H. Res. 1613), [14SE] ———express that the ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’ ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections ———grant temporary protected status to certain na- under consideration, imposing long term imprison- (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. tionals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), [8DE] ment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Philippines: initiate negotiations to enter into a free the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: trade agreement (see H. Res. 1435), [14JN] Res. 1064), [3FE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. Political campaigns: prohibit campaign contributions by United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and histor- Rept. 111–497), [26MY] lobbyists representing countries defined as state ical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), [27AP] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national Voting: provide for the expedited delivery of of absen- employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- (see H.R. 5609), [28JN] tee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- voters (see H.R. 6009), [30JY] 111–556), [22JY] tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal H. Res. 1208), [23MR] FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. Conference reports Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), 1468), [23JN] vestment Act (H.R. 2194), [23JN] [21DE] ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- Messages Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] President Obama, [5MY] Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the President Obama, [12MY] 111–492), [25MY] U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and (see H. Con. Res. 291), [29JN] ment: President Obama, [29SE] Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] Serbia: commend application for European Union Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- membership and recognize efforts to integrate into Cuba’s Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Ci- duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), vilian Aircraft: President Obama, [23FE] Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on [27MY] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] 111–429), [9MR] 316), [14SE] Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Over- Taxation: close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) [20JY] dent Obama, [12JA] (H. Rept. 111–588), [14SE] ———decrease top marginal corporate rate and prevent National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade [11MY] To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), [26JY] National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Obama, [8JN] ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- National Emergency Relative to Burma: President 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see Obama, [14MY] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate H. Res. 1550), [22JY] National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. [10MR] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- ———modify treatment of foreign investments in U.S. Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules real property (see H.R. 4539), [27JA] dent Obama, [16SE] (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] ———provide for identification of corporate tax haven National Emergency Relative to Syria: President WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee countries and increased penalties for tax evasion Obama, [4MY] on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs over- National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Rept. 111–659), [18NO] seas (see H.R. 5622), [29JN] Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, [19JY] FOREIGN CURRENCIES ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: Bills and resolutions and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- President Obama, [8JN] Congress: require any local currencies used for Mem- porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon bers and employees for official foreign travel be ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine paid for using congressional funds and enhance dis- quirements for certain payments to corporations or Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, closure on official congressional foreign travel (see for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage [29JY] H.R. 5957), [29JY] companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate 5982), [30JY] tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable

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under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless [29SE] ———exclude from personal holding company income the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions dividends from foreign affiliates which are reinvested the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), [30JY] and use funds to establish child care, global health in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), [28MY] al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation ———exempt certain stock of real estate investment ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. Appropriations: making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), Reports filed real property interests (see H.R. 5901), [28JY] [15JY] Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair ———modify treatment of foreign investments in U.S. Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. real property (see H.R. 4539), [27JA] from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] ———reduce international tax avoidance and restore and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. 5328), [18MY] Con. Res. 310), [29JY] 111–646), [28SE] ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] Bills and resolutions porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- 1215), [24MR] tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] quirements for certain payments to corporations or Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage election and express support for the Belarusian peo- propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. ple’s desire for democratic government that respects Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- 5982), [30JY] human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Motions [16NO] Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent FOREIGN INVESTMENTS Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya Federal contractors from making expenditures, and Bills and resolutions people as full and equal citizens and lift all restric- establish additional spending disclosure requirements Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa tions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecu- relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] with respect to the promotion of trade and invest- tion throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), Taxation: repeal expansion of information reporting re- ment and the advancement of socioeconomic devel- [29SE] quirements for certain payments to corporations or opment and opportunity (see H.R. 6535), [16DE] ———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to call for release of all political prisoners and inter- companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), multilateral development banks to use the voice and national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. [30JY] 1768), [15DE] influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such Reports filed Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections [11MY] evading foreign states and state-owned corporations (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American imports (see H.R. 5349), [20MY] ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– H. Res. 1314), [29AP] Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and 577), [28JY] expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- China: express condolences to victims and support re- porations in which foreign principals have an owner- ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on covery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. province (see H. Res. 1324), [4MY] ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by 111–492), [25MY] ———withdraw normal trade relations status and pro- vide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS LEGAL ACCOUNT- (see H.R. 6071), [30JY] foreign principals have an ownership interest and ABILITY ACT increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), 4517), [26JA] Enact (see H.R. 4678), [24FE] [26MY] ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Reports filed Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce of classified information related to certain intel- shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. (House) (H.R. 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance 4523), [26JA] FOREIGN POLICY related term(s) TREATIES AND with the U.S., recognize commitment to the demo- ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- AGREEMENTS als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries Appointments cratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), [22JN] ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Congressional Commission on the European Union: es- representing countries defined as state sponsors of [20MY] tablish (see H. Con. Res. 322), [29SE] terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Constitutional amendments: prevent treaties, Executives 5609), [28JN] Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces orders, or agreements with foreign countries from ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain operations are only used for safe and orderly with- diminishing rights or privileges guaranteed to U.S. registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- drawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense citizens (see H.J. Res. 107), [22DE] bursements for electioneering communications (see contractors (see H.R. 6045), [30JY] Crime: require reporting on certain information and H.R. 4511), [26JA] ———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expedi- communications technologies of foreign countries ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- tious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. and develop action plans to improve capacity of tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- 5015), [14AP] certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal ———undermine the Taliban and their allies through 4962), [25MR] elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. recognition of ethnic diversity and support of a de- Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- 1468), [23JN] centralized Federal political system that shifts more pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- power to regions and localities (see H. Res. 1769), continued focus on promotion of human rights in tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- [15DE] Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR] ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa ———remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricul- Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] with respect to the promotion of trade and invest- tural commodities and end travel restrictions (see SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to ment and the advancement of socioeconomic devel- H.R. 4645), [23FE] Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] opment and opportunity (see H.R. 6535), [16DE] Dept. of Defense: provide for interrogation and deten- Taxation: close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), ———commend independence anniversary of several tion of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts [20JY] nations (see H. Res. 1405), [27MY] against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, ———recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (ter- prosecution (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- rorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage Res. 303), [22JY] Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- Cuba (see H.R. 4542), [27JA] 5893), [28JY] nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian Dept. of State: designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, cotton sector through reductions in certain direct terrorist organization (see H. Res. 1315), [29AP] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), ———investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage [27MY] ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in sup-

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porting terrorist organizations and foreign involve- Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. ment in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza (see H. litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1457), [22JN] Res. 1532), [15JY] 1013), [13JA] ———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government offi- ———modernize authorities to oppose dissemination Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, cials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), 6021), [30JY] H. Con. Res. 256), [22MR] [13JY] ———encourage continuation and further expansion of ———prevent import or export of materials, equip- ———provide for additional reporting and briefing on sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian ment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, anti-Semitism around the world and enhance actions municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms and funding to monitor and combat anti-Semitism ———establish program for sending qualified and programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] available construction workers and equipment to as- Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations with- ———submit to Congress an annual report on exports sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see in a specified period (see H.R. 4807), [10MR] of weapons and related services by Belarus and H.R. 5171), [28AP] ———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), [13JA] ———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose ———transmit to the House of Representatives classi- for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special participation in energy-related ventures, investments, fied documents unlawfully disclosed and provided Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), [30JY] to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media 4952), [25MR] Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 335; Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- H. Res. 1770), [16DE] (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal ———congratulate people on resolve to vote in par- ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), [18MR] liamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), [9MR] [29SE] Immigration: discontinue granting visas to nationals ———encourage elected officials and political leaders Dept. of the Treasury: establish reporting requirement and deny admission to officials from a country that to redouble efforts to form a government that is for any stored value device carried out of, into, denies or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens just, representative, and accountable to the people or through the U.S., and establish registration re- ordered to leave the the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), [30JY] (see H. Res. 1695), [29SE] quirements for stored value device businesses (see ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- H.R. 4966), [25MR] ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] ———establish reporting requirement for any stored those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- ———call for immediate and unconditional release of value device carried out of, into, or through the ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. U.S., and establish registration requirements for ———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. secu- 1359), [13MY] stored value programs (see H.R. 5127), [22AP] rity or foreign policy interests, review all visa appli- ———express condolences to families of victims of Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and pro- cations before adjudication, and provide for imme- forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), [7DE] grammatic contributions to promote economic oppor- diate dissemination of visa revocation information ———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem tunities for women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] (see H.R. 4758), [4MR] (see H. Res. 1191), [18MR] ———promote sexual and reproductive health of indi- ———require Federal payment of costs incurred by ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- viduals and couples (see H.R. 5121), [22AP] State or local governments in defending a State or side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government local immigration law that survives a constitutional 1440), [14JN] and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), [19JY] ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- H. Res. 1708), [29SE] ———support credible and effective policies which esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extre- welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, mism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. [2MR] ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), Res. 1599), [30JY] ———recognize persons of African descent (see H. [21JA] ———support right to defend itself against terrorists Res. 1592), [30JY] Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West and the Israeli construction of new security fences European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic Papua (see H. Res. 1355), [12MY] along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), relations and dialogue between Congress and the Information technology: commend companies for advo- [13AP] European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers’ tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express ap- humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see preciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and secu- H.R. 5065), [20AP] H. Res. 1512), [13JY] rity in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), ———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility re- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- [22JN] quirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] ———commend for extending official apology to based on provision of certain health services (see International Emergency Economic Powers Act: estab- former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving H.R. 4879), [18MR] lish certain procedures with respect to blocking prop- forward in planning to invite surviving members to ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- erty of charities (see H.R. 6532), [16DE] Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right ———condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such H.R. 4636), [22FE] of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. (see H.R. 5351), [20MY] cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] 4636), consideration (see H. Res. 1510), [13JY] Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn de- ———provide assistance for developing countries to rights violations, and impose further sanctions tainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the promote quality and universal basic education (see against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] continued provocation by the North Korean military H.R. 5117), [22AP] ———condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks (see H. Res. 1608), [10AU] ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with ———condemn unprovoked military attack against ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), [29NO] Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), ———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplo- evading foreign states and state-owned corporations [30JN] matic recognition (see H.R. 5350), [20MY] of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] ———condemn execution of human rights activists ———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate (see H. Res. 1068), [3FE] (see H.R. 4986), [25MR] misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable ———condemn human rights violations, release polit- Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaf- under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws ical prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist firmation (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), designation from opposition group, and impose sanc- Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), [29SE] tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), [15JY] ———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. econ- [10JN] Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of omy and the importance of passing free trade agree- ———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing addi- U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6010), [30JY] ments with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and tional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] ———impose sanctions on those complicit in human release of individuals detained solely on the basis Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relation- rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] ship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), [20JY] ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, H.R. 4647, 4649), [23FE] Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, [24FE] demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470),

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refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- 1744), [1DE] relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing vio- and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), Messages lence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- 1032), [21JA] Serbia: commend application for European Union tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: ———celebrate anniversaries of independence and the membership and recognize efforts to integrate into President Obama, [5MY] beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize con- Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- tributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer [27MY] sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. President Obama, [12MY] [30JY] 1423), [28MY] Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, [13AP] Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists ment: President Obama, [29SE] ˆ ———support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Cote Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihila- Taiwan: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] tion of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop Con. Res. 276), [6MY] Continuation of National Emergency Relative to pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions Zimbabwe: President Obama, [2MR] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to [22JY] and use funds to establish child care, global health Cuba’s Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Ci- NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see vilian Aircraft: President Obama, [23FE] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to H.R. 5143), [27AP] Terrorism: enhance the integrity of U.S. against the the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the National objectives: express that a Global Marshall threat of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), [15JN] Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commit- Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of ment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through Russia: President Obama, [17JN] political problems (see H. Res. 1321), [4MY] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to poverty reduction (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identifica- National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), 6007), [30JY] [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- Treaties and agreements: require approval to enter into dent Obama, [12JA] 273), [4MY] trade agreements with foreign countries (see H.R. ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- 6259), [29SE] ficking: President Obama, [26JA] [28AP] U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- [11MY] poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] [18MY] Obama, [8JN] ———reject Iran’s bid to join the Human Rights National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead Council (see H. Res. 1181), [12MR] Obama, [14MY] international community in reversing renewable nat- U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s ural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] [25MR] [19MY] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reau- [10MR] reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of thorize (see H.R. 5589), [23JN] National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), [14AP] Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary (see H. Res. 1511), [13JY] dent Obama, [16SE] trade relations in Asia and with key partners like National Emergency Relative to Syria: President the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic Obama, [4MY] H. Res. 1124), [26FE] National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, [19JY] ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] Res. 1538), [20JY] ———express that the ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’ President Obama, [8JN] Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/ under consideration, imposing long term imprison- ment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), [18NO] (see Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, H. Res. 1734), [29NO] the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. 1064), [3FE] [29JY] Philippines: condemn violence against members of the Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- media, express condolences to families of victims tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke of such violence, and call for investigation of mur- Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- ders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), [21JY] [9JN] Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. Poland: call for independent investigation into plane Motions crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech 5378), [25MY] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] [30JN] for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of Reports filed ———express sympathy to citizens and surviving fam- release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair ilies of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. with people and Polish-American communities, and Res. 1597), [30JY] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. ———recognize close friendship and historical ties Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, 1243), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), [14AP] with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), [27AP] Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules Portugal: express condolences and support for people Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on commend rescue efforts of those who responded to tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] 111–646), [28SE] Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the ———impose sanctions on individuals who are Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, complicit in human rights abuses against nationals Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: (see H. Con. Res. 291), [29JN] ———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- 6432), [18NO] (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare ———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on representation at review conference in Uganda (see certain detained democracy activists, and request re- Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] lease of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), [14JY] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 111–429), [9MR] (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] 5006), [13AP] Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] [11MY] (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE]

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FOREIGN PRISON CONDITIONS IMPROVEMENT ———withdraw normal trade relations status and pro- dumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. ACT vide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. 6549), [17DE] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6071), [30JY] ———prohibit import of paper products not manufac- Enact (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- tured in accordance with requirements under Clean FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act Messages Res. 1420), [28MY] (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- ———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered spe- Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export cies at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. 5160), [28AP] Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, 1180), [12MR] House Rules: ban congressional earmarks, limited tax [9JN] CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in benefits, and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. FOREIGN SERVICE related term(s) DIPLOMATS commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, 1176, 1177), [12MR] Bills and resolutions barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] International economic relations: clarify that funda- Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and mental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. antidumping duty laws (H.R. 2378), consideration [29SE] 1684), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1674), [29SE] Women: recognize contributions of female ambassadors Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricul- Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human and members of the Foreign Service (see H. Res. tural commodities and end travel restrictions (see rights violations, and impose further sanctions 1698), [29SE] H.R. 4645), [23FE] against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] Motions Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Market Access Pro- ———condemn human rights violations, release polit- Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- gram (see H.R. 4683), [24FE] ical prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Tech- designation from opposition group, and impose sanc- Reports filed nology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, (see H.R. 5156), [27AP] [10JN] Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- ———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing addi- (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for tional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) INTERNATIONAL ———impose sanctions on those complicit in human H.R. 6540), [17DE] TRADE; TARIFF rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- ———take illegal subsidization into account in evalu- Appointments ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see ating proposals for contracts for major defense acqui- Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanc- H.R. 4647, 4649), [23FE] sition programs (see H.R. 5298), [13MY] tions Act, [22AP] ———prevent import or export of materials, equip- Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclo- Bills and resolutions ment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, sure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms 4512), [26JA] with respect to the promotion of trade and invest- programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] Dept. of Homeland Security: provide authority to more ment and the advancement of socioeconomic devel- Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations with- aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile opment and opportunity (see H.R. 6535), [16DE] in a specified period (see H.R. 4807), [10MR] or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), [25MY] ———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- ———provide for eligibility of certain third party lo- in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian gistics providers for participation in the Customs- participation in energy-related ventures, investments, cotton sector through reductions in certain direct Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), [30JY] payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), H.R. 5619), [28JN] Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying [27MY] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), H. Res. 997), [12JA] the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, [29SE] ———support increased market access for exports of the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), [30JY] Ecology and environment: take discretionary action if U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and a foreign country engages in unreasonable acts, poli- 1196), [18MR] call for release of all political prisoners and inter- cies, or practices that negatively affect the environ- Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue re- national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. ment (see H.R. 6311), [29SE] 1768), [15DE] Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- strictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign (see H.R. 5350), [20MY] newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, sale, and [11MY] (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern Business and industry: express that foreign countries ———stimulate job creation by directing Federal pro- sea otter pelts taken for subsistence purposes (see have engaged in unfair trade practices in the U.S. curement to domestic sources, ensuring enforcement H.R. 6394), [29SE] with regards to paper products (see H. Res. 1699), of domestic sourcing requirement, and prohibiting NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] [29SE] procurement of sweatshop goods (see H.R. 6262), National objectives: extend the Trade Adjustment As- ———improve support, training, education, and com- [29SE] sistance program and certain trade preference pro- pliance assistance regarding export licensing require- Energy Policy Act: repeal certain provisions relative grams and amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to ments provided to small and medium-sized busi- to exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. nesses (see H.R. 6320), [29SE] 4922), [24MR] 6517), [13DE] ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic ———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. econ- cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders relations and dialogue between Congress and the omy and the importance of passing free trade agree- and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] ments with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of ex- Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] Buy American Act: amend certain waivers providing ports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), greater transparency for exceptions to domestic [28SE] [29SE] sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), [2FE] Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of Natural Gas Act: amend certain provisions relative to ———eliminate certain waivers to strengthen require- Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. ment that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used H.R. 6167), [22SE] 6124), [14SE] in a capital project are produced in the U.S. (see Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. H.R. 5791), [20JY] or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed trade relations in Asia and with key partners like Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt importer without obtaining authorization from the the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), [29SE] H. Res. 1124), [26FE] imports (see H.R. 5349), [20MY] Fish and fishing: prohibit trade in billfish (see H.R. Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. 5804), [21JY] or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured [17DE] Philippines: initiate negotiations to enter into a free by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. trade agreement (see H. Res. 1435), [14JN] the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- goods and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alco- nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relation- hol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol 5312), [13MY] ship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), [20JY] (see H.R. 4940), [25MR] ———prohibit importation of plastinated human re- Government regulations: prevent importation of mer- ———promote oil independence by developing a clean mains from China (see H.R. 5524), [15JN] chandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades anti- energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE]

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Product safety: require foreign manufacturers of prod- Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify ucts imported into the U.S. to establish registered tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- service of process against such manufacturers (see [9JN] duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying H.R. 4678), [24FE] Motions trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- Refuse disposal: prohibit certain exports of electronic Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] waste (see H.R. 6252), [29SE] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- SBA: expand export promotion activities relative to Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal 5797), [20JY] [22AP] lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] ———improve the Office of International Trade to Reports filed ———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a expand small business exporting (see H.R. 5832), Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexi- [22JY] Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- can drug trafficking on public lands (see H. Res. Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), 1540), [20JY] weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of [27JY] Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists vestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) H.R. 5059), [15AP] (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] (H. Rept. 111–512), [23JN] ———require hunting activities be a land use in man- Taiwan: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see Con. Res. 276), [6MY] Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. H.R. 5673), [1JY] Tariff: high-intensity sweetener (see H.R. 5123), 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Recreation Residence Program: revise as it applies to [22AP] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, units derived from public domain by implementing ———increase the value of goods that can be brought Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see into the U.S. duty free and without customs entry (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] H.R. 4888), [19MR] procedures (see H.R. 5375), [25MY] Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on Reports filed ———rechargeable ultracapacitor long life flashlights Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources (see H.R. 4763), [4MR] 111–646), [28SE] (House) (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] ———work boots for men (see H.R. 6479), [2DE] Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act: Com- Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National ———work boots for women (see H.R. 6480), [2DE] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, ———work footwear for men (see H.R. 6475), [2DE] 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: ———work footwear for men covering the ankle (see on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) H.R. 6478), [2DE] 401), [26JA] ———work footwear for women (see H.R. 6476), (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement [2DE] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. ———work footwear for women covering the ankle Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) 111–398), [19JA] (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] (see H.R. 6477), [2DE] Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act: Com- Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the defini- FOREST ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY AND PROTEC- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4823) tion of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see TION ACT (H. Rept. 111–599), [16SE] H.R. 5307), [13MY] Bills and resolutions Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: Taxation: eliminate drawback fee on manufacture or Enact (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. production of certain distilled spirits used in non- FOREST SERVICE 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] beverage products (see H.R. 4610), [4FE] Bills and resolutions ———reduce international tax avoidance and restore Arizona: secure Federal ownership and management FORESTS related term(s) LUMBER INDUSTRY; WOOD a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. of natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect Bills and resolutions 5328), [18MY] cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of pri- Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] vately held farm, ranch, and forest land to make nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of their land available for access by the public for unique technology standards as a condition of market land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire maple-tapping under State or tribal programs (see access, and promote free flow of information (see a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), H.R. 5011), [13AP] H.R. 5694), [1JY] [23FE] ———support maple syrup production research and Textile industry and fabrics: remove preferential trade Coconino National Forest: convey a small parcel of education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, treatment for certain textile articles (see H.R. 5940), land (see H.R. 4824), [11MR] promotion of maple products, and access to lands [29JY] ———convey land to correct erroneous survey (see for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identifica- H.R. 5985), [30JY] Carson National Forest: adjust boundary (see H.R. tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. ———establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic 6209), [23SE] 6007), [30JY] Area (see H.R. 4823), [11MR] Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of Transportation: improve national freight transportation Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire system by leveraging investments and promoting and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- H.R. 6155), [16SE] [23FE] merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain tracts of the Big Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Treaties and agreements: require approval to enter into Springs Environmental Study Area of the Apache- Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests trade agreements with foreign countries (see H.R. Sitgreaves National Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] 6259), [29SE] School District (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility Turkey: initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral ———reduce deficits and Government spending of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1748), [1DE] through elimination of wasteful agriculture subsidies forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as U.S. Trade and Development Agency: terminate au- and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4686), thorities (see H.R. 5547), [16JN] Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park [24FE] Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: complicit in human rights abuses against nationals Service to respond to violations of regulations on clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] the management, use, and protection of public lands H.R. 6087), [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), [29SE] World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms H. Res. 1208), [23MR] Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service Conference reports on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel vestment Act (H.R. 2194), [23JN] Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- policies to improve recruitment and retention of Messages sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), 4488), [21JA] ment: President Obama, [29SE] [20JA] Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- H.R. 5380), [25MY] oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Israel: express condolences to families of victims of dent Obama, [12JA] Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), [7DE] National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- Obama, [14MY] ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying

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trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- House Rules: prohibit Members from negotiating for Portugal: express condolences and support for people ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] a job involving lobbying activities (see H. Res. affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and Reports filed 1386), [24MY] commend rescue efforts of those who responded to Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- Housing: provide tax incentives for short sales as a such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) preferable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building, Fall (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] [11MR] River, MA: designate (see H.R. 5758), [15JY] Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: Library of Congress: make available to the public bulk Small business: improve lending and investment pro- Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. legislative summary and status data used to provide grams (see H.R. 6219), [28SE] 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] information posted on the THOMAS website (see Conference reports FORMALDEHYDE STANDARDS FOR COM- H.R. 6289), [29SE] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. POSITE WOOD PRODUCTS ACT President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, 4173), [29JN] Reports filed Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), [12MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce Public utilities: provide for an annual electric produc- Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies (House) (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] tion cost report (see H.R. 5423), [27MY] Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. FORT DRUM, NY Taxation: establish a program to populate downloadable 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] Bills and resolutions tax forms with taxpayer return information (see H.R. FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services Armed Forces: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see 5036), [15AP] (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] H. Res. 1217), [24MR] FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. FORT HOOD, TX OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 111–495), [26MY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and EyeCare America program: anniversary (see H. Res. (GREEN) Act: Committee on Financial Services wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident 1226), [25MR] (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] (see H. Con. Res. 319), [22SE] FOUNTAINHEAD PROPERTY LAND TRANSFER Homeowners’ Defense Act: Committee on Financial ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, ACT Services (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 111–534), TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed Reports filed [13JY] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, (H.R. 1554) (H. Rept. 111–513), [28JN] in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- Reports filed FOURTH HEALTH INSURANCE PROTECTS ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- AMERICA--CAN’T REPEAL IT (HIPA-CRIT) [15NO] ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence ACT Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee Bills and resolutions ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. Enact (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] [16DE] Rept. 111–402), [27JA] FOXX, VIRGINIA (a Representative from North Caro- Medical Debt Relief Act: Committee on Financial FORT LEWIS COLLEGE lina) Services (House) (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 111–629), Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced [28SE] Dept. of Education: pay Fort Lewis College an amount Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide eligibility for guar- Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial equal to the tuition charges for Indian students that anteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), are not residents of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 5555), [19JY] [29JY] [17JN] Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act: FORT MCCLELLAN, AL Monuments and memorials: require congressional ap- Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions proval and provide restrictions on the use of national 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain monuments (see H.R. 4996), [13AP] Shareholder Protection Act: Committee on Financial veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL FRANCE, REPUBLIC OF Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), (see H.R. 6238), [28SE] Bills and resolutions [22SE] FORTENBERRY, JEFF (a Representative from Ne- Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- Small Business Lending Fund Act: Committee on Fi- braska) tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for nancial Services (House) (H.R. 5297) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions introduced the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see 499), [27MY] CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed H.R. 6540), [17DE] Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act: Committee [4MR] gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), am- on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain phibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 111–678), [9DE] Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- 1251), [14AP] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] FRANK, ANNE Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow transfer of educational Bills and resolutions 111–517), [29JN] assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assist- Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA ance Program to certain dependents for special edu- FRANK, BARNEY (a Representative from Massachu- Bills and resolutions cation (see H.R. 6513), [9DE] setts) Booker T. Washington National Monument: expand Homestead National Monument of America: rename Appointments boundary (see H.R. 5512), [10JN] as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions FRANKS, TRENT (a Representative from Arizona) 5463), [28MY] Act, [22AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be con- ———H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands sidered rural areas (see H.R. 5881), [27JY] Protection Act, [9JN] from location and entry under the Mining Law (see Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and Bills and resolutions introduced H.R. 5665), [1JY] honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), [14SE] Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda Mother’s Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), for photo exhibition ‘‘Being Untouchable’’ and a 1295), [22AP] [2MR] ceremony in honor of the exhibition (see H. Con. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect Dept. of HUD: increase flexibility relative to amount Res. 306), [28JY] rights of conscience relative to requirements for cov- of FHA single family housing mortgage insurance Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for erage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), premiums (see H.R. 5981), [30JY] purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- [22DE] ———provide adequate commitment authority for posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- Taxation: extend and modify credits for alcohol used guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] as fuel (see H.R. 5757), [15JY] and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), National security: improve border security, increase FOSTER, BILL (a Representative from Illinois) [27JY] prosecutions and penalties for illegal entry, and pre- Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- vent and combat smuggling of weapons of mass Engineering: establish a network of fabrication labora- ing Fund Program to make capital investments in destruction (see H.R. 5675), [1JY] tories to foster scientific and engineering skills and eligible institutions to increase availability of credit FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS to provide a workforce capable of producing world for small businesses (see H.R. 5297), [13MY] Bills and resolutions class manufactured goods (see H.R. 6003), [30JY] FEMA: reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Pro- Children and youth: commemorate national partnership FCC: issue regulations against censorship of Internet gram (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] Housing: prevent loss of affordable housing dwelling Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big Federal agencies and departments: permit agencies to units in the U.S. (see H.R. 4868), [17MR] Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] count certain contracts toward certain small business Michael C. Rothberg Post Office, Sharon, MA: des- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. contracting goals (see H.R. 6226), [28SE] ignate (see H.R. 5099), [21AP] Res. 1778), [17DE]

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McKinzie, Barbara A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1711), Federal agencies and departments: improve access to demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued [29SE] information in the legislative and executive branches pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR] 1457), [22JN] [18NO] Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- FRAUD ENFORCEMENT AND RECOVERY ACT Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure (FERA) during any period that such entities are in con- of funds by corporations engaging in political speech Bills and resolutions servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information ———constitutional amendment prohibiting corpora- nary report on current U.S. financial and economic Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- tions and labor organizations from using operating crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] funds for advertisements relative to Federal election FREDDIE MAC (GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTER- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] PRISE) peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued Bills and resolutions materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924, in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] [20AP] home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ———urge the upholding of laws that allow the fami- Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, Bills and resolutions lies and friends of fallen members of the Armed that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and pri- program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] vacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate or insured under the National Housing Act, that the during any period that such entities are in con- unique technology standards as a condition of market mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] access, and promote free flow of information (see (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information H.R. 5694), [1JY] Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly re- Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- ports to Congress during the conservatorship of Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] complicit in human rights abuses against nationals Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of ———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924, during any period that such entities are in con- rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] certain detained democracy activists, and request re- servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] FREEDOM OF RELIGION ———establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie lease of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), [14JY] Bills and resolutions FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for Civil rights: prohibit religious discrimination in edu- Bills and resolutions continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of cational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), [19MR] [23SE] to regulate corporate political campaign spending as ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and arti- long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed facts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] freedom (see H. Res. 1631), [16SE] FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY P. (a Representative ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and from New Jersey) Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- Bills and resolutions introduced ———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt hance actions and funding to monitor and combat Morristown National Historical Park: designate library underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of En- anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- ergy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) pro- Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] grams (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWER TAX ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement with a person sharing similar religious opinions or INCENTIVE ACT ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- Bills and resolutions pensate such executives in accordance with executive religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), [18NO] India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- Enact (see H.R. 6164), [22SE] branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the FRESH START ACT [20JA] Housing: ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- Bills and resolutions gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] Enact (see H.R. 5492), [9JN] increase or preserve the number of dwelling units Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support FRESNO, CA affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn Bills and resolutions [20MY] ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit Anniversary (see H. Res. 1689), [29SE] ———facilitate affordable workforce homeownership of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), FRIENDS OF ISRAEL INITIATIVE in, and develop the full-time resident communities [22JN] Bills and resolutions of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced International relations: recognize formation and support ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), [14SE] ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] FRIENDS OF THE CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC ———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and RAILROAD, INC. other buyers using public funds for a certain period religious communities, in particular the attack against Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see Real estate: prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Res. 1725), [18NO] H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling Ginnie Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mort- FRONT ROYAL, VA gage that is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage on constitutionality and express support for institu- tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] Bills and resolutions Electronic Registration Systems is the mortgagee of Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a record (see H.R. 6460), [30NO] ———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), [20AP] Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are facility, and enter into agreements relative to edu- FREDERICKSBURG, VA complicit in human rights abuses against nationals cation programs at the National Zoological Park fa- Bills and resolutions cility in Front Royal, VA (see H.R. 5717), [13JY] GSA: extend to private property owners and managers of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] FREEDOM OF SPEECH Reports filed in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- for leasing of space for Federal Government use Bills and resolutions Information technology: commend companies for advo- ment Act: Committee on House Administration given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] 5713), [13JY] cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful ———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure FREE SPEECH ABOUT SCIENCE ACT (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [20SE], Bills and resolutions Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see Enact (see H.R. 4913), [23MR] H. Res. 1512), [13JY] [22SE] FREEDOM FROM FOREIGN-BASED MANIPULA- Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the FUDGE, MARCIA L. (a Representative from Ohio) TION IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS ACT U.N. or any other international governmental organi- Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see Enact (see H.R. 4517), [26JA] Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human H.R. 6258), [29SE] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION rights violations, and impose further sanctions Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Ave- Bills and resolutions against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] nue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to fami- Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- lies of victims, and increase efforts to reduce vio- Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- lence against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA]

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Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national ———require total domestic content in green tech- GATES, ROBERT M. see SECRETARY OF DEFENSE or regional instructional programs for low-income nologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using (ROBERT M. GATES) youth under the Community Services Block Grant Federal funds, and property eligible for certain re- GATT see TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS Program (see H.R. 4480), [20JA] newable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), [20JY] GEISEL, THEODORE Education: provide funds for Pell Grants (see H.R. Dept. of Energy: authorize the National Nuclear Secu- Bills and resolutions 5055), [15AP] rity Administration to establish technology transfer Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. Financial institutions: require lenders of loans with centers at national security laboratories (see H.R. 1111), [25FE] Federal guarantees or Federal insurance to consent 5262), [11MY] GENERAL AND SPECIAL RISK INSURANCE to mandatory mediation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental Bills and resolutions House Rules: require public disclosure by Committee Shelf (see H.R. 5213), [5MY] Enact (see H.R. 5872), [27JY] on Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION reports and findings of the board of the Office of establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), [28MY] Taxation: close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), Federal agencies and departments: improve manage- National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. [20JY] ment and oversight of contracts and strengthen ac- Res. 1131), [2MR] ———provide for total expensing for capital property countability of Government-wide suspension and de- National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), placed in service between certain dates (see H.R. barment system (see H.R. 5726), [13JY] Government: prohibit expenditure of funds for con- [24MR] 6126), [15SE] struction or lease of buildings or space in the District Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military per- of Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] sonnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobil- [28JY] FUEL CELL INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE JOBS ACT ity Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, Houston, TX: convey a parcel of real property to the Bills and resolutions and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. Enact (see H.R. 5174), [28AP] Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. 6510), [9DE] 1585), [30JY] Public buildings: incorporate bird-safe building mate- FUELS see COAL; ELECTRIC POWER; NATURAL GAS; GARBAGE see REFUSE DISPOSAL rials and design features into public buildings (see NUCLEAR ENERGY; PETROLEUM; POWER RE- GARDNER, RICHARD J. (JOE) H.R. 4797), [9MR] SOURCES Bills and resolutions ———provide for restroom gender parity in Federal FUNDRAISING Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard buildings (see H.R. 4869), [17MR] Bills and resolutions ———provide for the training of Federal building per- Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), [2FE] Telecommunications: require Federal agencies to begin Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- acquiring all telecommunication services under tion of any expenditure in connection to an election GARRETT, SCOTT (a Representative from New Jer- sey) Networx contracts (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] Virginia: extend to private property owners and man- Appointments ———constitutional amendment on congressional agers in certain locales the negotiating preferences power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions for leasing of space for Federal Government use elections (see H.J. Res. 84), [13MY] Act, [22AP] given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. FUNERALS see CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS ———H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer 5713), [13JY] GALARRAGA, ARMANDO Protection Act, [9JN] Reports filed Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee Major League Baseball: commend for pitching a near- Congress: establish a point of order against consider- on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. perfect game and call on Major League Baseball ation of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Man- Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] to overturn the umpire’s call that spoiled the perfect date Reform Act threshold for private sector man- Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on game (see H. Res. 1425), [8JN] dates (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. GALILEI, GALILEO Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– 2868) (H. Rept. 111–587), [14SE] Bills and resolutions 12 educational grant programs and the requirements GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD RIGHT TO Science: anniversary of first use of the telescope for of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- KNOW ACT astronomical observation (see H. Res. 1269), [15AP] payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] Bills and resolutions GALLEGLY, ELTON (a Representative from Cali- Government regulations: establish a covered bond regu- Enact (see H.R. 5577), [23JN] fornia) latory oversight program (see H.R. 4884), [18MR] GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SAFETY ACT Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 5823), [22JY] Bills and resolutions Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see Government-sponsored enterprises: provide on-budget Enact (see H.R. 5578), [23JN] H.R. 5092), [21AP] (see H.R. 5566), [22JN] status to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. GENETICALLY ENGINEERED TECHNOLOGY Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain pas- 4653), [23FE] FARMER PROTECTION ACT senger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), Health: repeal mandate that individuals purchase health Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5579), [23JN] [16SE] insurance (see H.R. 4999), [13AP] House Rules: require citation of specific powers grant- GENOCIDE GAMBLING Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ed to Congress in the Constitution be included in legislation as a basis for enacting such proposed Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] laws (see H. Res. 1754), [7DE] ———require House officers and employees to take (see H. Con. Res. 236), [22FE] ———permit advertising and sale of lottery tickets Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, con- within certain areas inside the ‘‘Federal enclave’’ annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Res. 1772), [16DE] demn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to Israel: support right to defend itself against terrorists Government regulations: clarify the scope of the Fed- stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), and the Israeli construction of new security fences eral Wire Act relative to Internet horseracing wager- [22JY] along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), ing (see H.R. 5599), [24JN] Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. [13AP] Taxation: provide a recovery period for computer-based 1423), [28MY] gambling machines (see H.R. 5465), [28MY] Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), [22JA] World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, 4976), [25MR] efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, Reports filed citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, [25MR] tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based Reports filed ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain re- Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and [15NO] coveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and GARAMENDI, JOHN (a Representative from Cali- H.R. 6531), [16DE] Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: fornia) Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) Bills and resolutions introduced Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), [22FE] (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. GENTILE, DOMINIC S. strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- 316), [14SE] Bills and resolutions tured goods used in a capital project are produced Taxation: make permanent the reduced individual in- Medal of Honor: award posthumously (see H.R. 5056), in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] come tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), [29SE] [15AP]

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GEORGIA (COUNTRY) Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of di- who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. Bills and resolutions rect spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] 97), [23SE] Foreign policy: reaffirm close and enduring relationship Credit: provide an interest rate cap and other require- Real estate: enhance disclosure of private transfer fees with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), [20JY] ments for creditors making covered loans (see H.R. in real estate transactions (see H.R. 6332), [29SE] GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5689), [1JY] ———require State and local compliance with con- Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: extend Homeowners Assistance Pro- stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s gram to assist Armed Forces members who are reas- relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the signed and forced to sell a home that has dropped [23JN] oldest African-American church in Greene County, in value (see H.R. 6272), [29SE] Taxation: provide incentives for the development of GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] ———reform energy policy (see H.R. 5280), [12MY] qualified infectious disease products (see H.R. 6331), Dept. of the Treasury: establish reporting requirement GEORGIA (STATE) [29SE] Bills and resolutions for any stored value device carried out of, into, ———waive penalty on early distributions from indi- Dept. of the Interior: authorize the lease of certain or through the U.S., and establish registration re- vidual retirement plans for small business invest- lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument (see quirements for stored value device businesses (see ments (see H.R. 5318), [14MY] H.R. 4773), [4MR] H.R. 4966), [25MR] GINNIE MAE (GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTER- ———establish reporting requirement for any stored Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s PRISE) value device carried out of, into, or through the recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the Bills and resolutions U.S., and establish registration requirements for oldest African-American church in Greene County, Real estate: prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and stored value programs (see H.R. 5127), [22AP] GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] Ginnie Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mort- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make home loan guaranty Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust gage that is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mort- boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill Electronic Registration Systems is the mortgagee of gages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] record (see H.R. 6460), [30NO] 6146), [16SE] National Guard: tribute to Army National Guard 48th GIRLS PROTECTION ACT Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. Infantry Brigade Combat Team members for their Bills and resolutions goods and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] Enact (see H.R. 5137), [26AP] service and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), [27AP] Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see Ruffin, John H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1087), [22FE] H.R. 4495), [21JA] GLOBAL ANTI-SEMITISM REVIEW ACT University of Georgia: anniversary of Graduate School Medicare: permit physicians and suppliers a new elec- Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1372), [19MY] tion to become participating physicians and suppliers Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little if physician fee schedule rates are extended (see briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), [29SE] H.R. 5290), [12MY] hance actions and funding to monitor and combat Reports filed NSF: provide grants for research-based reforms in mas- anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Bound- ter’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- GLOBAL CHILD NUTRITION FOUNDATION ary Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), [16SE] preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within H.R. 4968), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Nat- O’Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), GLOBAL CHILD NUTRITION MONTH ural Resources (House) (H.R. 4773) (H. Rept. 111– [4MR] Bills and resolutions 530), [13JY] Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- development and construction of science parks to GLOBAL DEMOCRACY PROMOTION ACT ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- promote the clustering of innovation through high Bills and resolutions sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), technology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] Enact (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] [16SE] Social Security: oppose legislation raising the retire- GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS GEOTHERMAL ENERGY INVESTMENT ACT ment age (see H. Res. 1670), [28SE] AND MALARIA Bills and resolutions Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the defini- Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5612), [28JN] tion of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis GEOTHERMAL STEAM ACT H.R. 5307), [13MY] programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Taxation: allow an increased credit for tuition and re- 1155), [10MR] States: provide for distribution of revenues to States lated expenses of certain individuals age 55 and GLOBAL WARMING see ECOLOGY AND ENVIRON- (see H.R. 5217), [5MY] older (see H.R. 5557), [17JN] MENT GERDA AND KURT KLEIN FOUNDATION ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- GLOBAL WATER ACCESS AND EQUITY ACT Bills and resolutions ments for electricity generated from renewable re- Bills and resolutions Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Free- sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] Enact (see H.R. 6565), [21DE] dom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), [1DE] ———provide for the eligibility of older workers for GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAYS GERLACH, JIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania) the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5558), [17JN] Bills and resolutions ———provide that solar electric property need not be Appointments Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1240), [13AP] located on the property to which it is generating John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] GLOCESTER, RI electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] [9MR] clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children GODBOLD, JOHN C. in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] GINGREY, PHIL (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Reports filed GETTYSBURG, PA Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Ar- John C. Godbold U.S. Judicial Administration Building, Reports filed mored Division during World War II (see H. Res. Atlanta, GA: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Gettysburg National Military Park Boundaries Revision 1483), [28JN] structure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 111–444), To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds [18MR] on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4395) (H. Rept. for earmarks (see H.R. 4831), [11MR] GOHMERT, LOUIE (a Representative from Texas) 111–438), [11MR] Dept. of Defense: prohibit transfer of individuals de- Bills and resolutions introduced GIES, MIEP tained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that Bills and resolutions or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. Tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), (see H.R. 4636), [22FE] GIFFORDS, GABRIELLE (a Representative from Ari- [19JA] ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- zona) Health: improve access to health care services and pro- ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. Appointments vide improved medical care by reducing the exces- 4636), consideration (see H. Res. 1510), [13JY] U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] sive burden the liability system places on the health Government: prohibit expenditure of funds for con- Bills and resolutions introduced care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), [1JY] struction or lease of buildings or space in the District Armed Forces: retain members of Reserve components Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust of Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), on active duty for 45 days following extended de- boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill [28JY] ployments in homeland defense missions to support (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, con- reintegration into civilian life (see H.R. 6279), National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Phy- demn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of [29SE] sicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), [2MR] annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), 1590), [30JY] tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers [22JY]

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U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), Reports filed 1527), [15JY] [18MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, Pro- GOLD MEDAL OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5781), visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF OUR FALLEN [20JY] (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] ACT NSF: anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Bills and resolutions Power resources: support certain activities to advance Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111–504), Enact (see H.R. 6443), [18NO] technologies for safe and environmentally respon- [14JN] GOLD STAR MOTHERS DAY sible exploration, development, and production of GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES see FEDERAL EM- Bills and resolutions oil and natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] PLOYEES Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1617), [14SE] Motions GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE GONZALEZ, CHARLES A. (a Representative from Economy: invest in innovation through research and Bills and resolutions Texas) development and improve competitiveness of the Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see Bills and resolutions introduced U.S. (H.R. 5116), [21DE] H.R. 5706), [1JY] Claims: make the U.S. exclusively liable for certain Reports filed Printing: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and reso- claims of liability for damages resulting from, or America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee lutions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] aggravated by, inclusion of ethanol in transportation on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- fuel (see H.R. 6243), [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] Reports filed Medicare: provide a transition period for reductions Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee in relative value units for certain newly bundled and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. services to allow physicians time to adjust to new 405), [27JA] 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] payment rates (see H.R. 6459), [30NO] Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS see PUBLIC DOCU- visions relative to annual period for disenrollment Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. MENTS from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive Rept. 111–396), [13JA] GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science and Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- 6502), [8DE] Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111– 576), [28JY] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] GONZALEZ, HENRY C. Bills and resolutions Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Bills and resolutions Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), Rept. 111–424), [26FE] CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), [12MY] [26JY] GOOD SAMARITAN PROTECTION FOR CON- Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act: Com- Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of STRUCTION, ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENGI- mittee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- NEERING VOLUNTEERS ACT 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- Bills and resolutions Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science 5578), [23JN] GOODALL, JANE and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be Bills and resolutions 553), [21JY] harmed economically by genetically engineered Research: anniversary of the beginning of scientific Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- research in what is today Gombe Stream National Committee on Science and Technology (House) ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] [23JN] GOODLATTE, BOB (a Representative from Virginia) Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an ex- Bills and resolutions introduced search and Development Act: Committee on Science ceedance or violation of a national ambient air qual- Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, re- and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– ity standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint duce discretionary spending by amount saved, and 554), [21JY] Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budg- GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE MONTH 5118), [22AP] etary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Alaska: require hydroelectric energy generated to be 1289), [22AP] Designate (see H.J. Res. 90), [17JN] considered as renewable energy for purposes of Fed- Dept. of the Interior: conduct proposed oil and gas GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE eral programs and standards (see H.R. 5352), lease sale for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Bills and resolutions [20MY] a certain distance beyond the coastal zone of Vir- BP P.L.C.: investigate and audit operations of the fund Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regu- ginia (see H.R. 4942), [25MR] created to compensate persons affected by the Gulf lation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, Law enforcement: change state of mind requirement oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. for certain identity theft offenses (see H.R. 5408), Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for annual reviews 5034), [15AP] [26MY] of mental health professionals treating veterans (see Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for GOODMAN, ANDREW H.R. 5731), [14JY] puppies (see H.R. 5434), [27MY] Reports filed General Motors Corp.: evaluate propriety of assistance Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- provided under the Troubled Asset Relief Program products derived from certain animals only from son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] sources that raised the animals free from cruelty structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), House of Representatives: impose moratorium on offi- and abuse (see H.R. 4733), [2MR] [22FE] cial travel outside the U.S. by Members, officers, Armed Forces: allow active-duty members between the ages of 18 and 21 to purchase and consume beer GOODMAN, STEVE and employees until GAO reports on costs of such and wine at certain locations on military installations Bills and resolutions travel and makes recommendations on restrictions (see H.R. 5958), [29JY] Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: des- and reporting requirements (see H.R. 4447), [13JA] ———ensure timeliness of information used in consid- ignate (see H.R. 4861), [16MR] Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, ering a member for an administrative separation (see GOOGLE, INC. establish a data-mining system and biometric tech- nology program, and support GAO study on Medi- H.R. 6177), [22SE] Bills and resolutions Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve Information technology: commend companies for advo- care administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), [15AP] applications to operate new demonstration programs, cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful Small business: conduct a study on the performance of the Federal Government in meeting certain small bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see Aviation: impose limitations on airline practices rel- H. Res. 1512), [13JY] business procurement contracting goals (see H.R. 4660), [23FE] ative to the expiration of tickets for air transportation GORDON, BART (a Representative from Tennessee) (see H.R. 5930), [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced GOVERNMENT AGENCIES see EXECUTIVE DEPART- Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dis- Dept. of Energy: carry out initiatives to advance inno- MENTS; FEDERAL EMPLOYEES chargeable (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] vation in nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS see CONTRACTS ———modify application of certain laws relative to energy systems more competitive, and increase effi- GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, principal residences that are the subject of fore- ciency and safety of civilian nuclear power (see H.R. AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ACT closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] 5866), [27JY] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage ———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Enact (H.R. 2142): consideration (see H. Res. 1781), the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), [22MR] [21DE] [29JY] Economy: invest in innovation through research and Motions ———require majority shareholder approval for any development and improve competitiveness of the Enact (H.R. 2142), [21DE] expenditures made to influence public opinion on

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any matter other than the promotion of the com- Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treat- pany’s products or services (see H.R. 4487), [21JA] arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), ed humanely, provided adequate medical care, and ———require persons to certify that they have not [10JN] granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in [19JA] being awarded Government contracts (see H.R. commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, ———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near cer- 5837), [22JY] barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] tain nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 5910), [28JY] Buy American Act: amend certain waivers providing Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- ———review and evaluate grants management and greater transparency for exceptions to domestic quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. oversight practices of FEMA (see H.R. 5573), sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), [2FE] 4419), [12JA] [22JN] ———eliminate certain waivers to strengthen require- ———prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or ———strengthen student visa background checks and ment that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. in a capital project are produced in the U.S. (see mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] H.R. 5791), [20JY] ———provide an interest rate cap and other require- Dept. of Justice: create and maintain a public database ———require total domestic content in green tech- ments for creditors making covered loans (see H.R. of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against nologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using 5689), [1JY] corporate entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] Federal funds, and property eligible for certain re- ———require, as a condition for modification of a ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- newable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), [20JY] home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and California: address health and economic development Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, minimum standards to better protect public and offi- impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by desig- program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process nating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home of State occupational safety and health plans (see 5296), [13MY] mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac H.R. 4864), [16MR] Census: clarify instances in which the term ‘‘census’’ or insured under the National Housing Act, that the Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park may appear on mailable matter (see H.R. 5148), mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest [27AP] (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Service to respond to violations of regulations on ———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail ———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, the management, use, and protection of public lands practices (see H.R. 4621), [9FE] upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Children and youth: promote minimum State require- to make a prompt decision whether to allow the ———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and ments for prevention and treatment of concussions sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclo- under such leases (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] 6172), [22SE] sure (Credit CARD) Act: amend effective date of ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- China: prohibit importation of plastinated human re- provisions relative to gift certificates, store gift cards, spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- mains from China (see H.R. 5524), [15JN] and other general use prepaid cards (see H.R. 5502), ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain [10JN] oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- Dept. of Agriculture: assess effectiveness and efficiency ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] of administrative review systems to ensure compli- Shelf oil exploration, development, and production Coins: provide research and development authority for ance with Federal meal standards (see H.R. 5027), plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, [14AP] mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] increase congressional oversight over production, and Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of the Home- ———develop an effective sampling and testing pro- ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see owner Advocate (see H.R. 6304), [29SE] gram to test for E. coli in boneless beef manufac- H.R. 6162), [22SE] ———establish reporting requirement for any stored turing trimmings and other raw ground beef compo- Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- value device carried out of, into, or through the nents (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] thority to investigate underground coal mine operator U.S., and establish registration requirements for ———repeal National Organic Certification Cost-Share compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit stored value device businesses (see H.R. 4966), Program (see H.R. 5326), [18MY] a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), [25MR] ———require milk served in school lunch programs [18MY] ———establish reporting requirement for any stored Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- value device carried out of, into, or through the (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, U.S., and establish registration requirements for Community Reinvestment Act: improve assessments of and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch stored value programs (see H.R. 5127), [22AP] regulated financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] ———make electronic communications of certain [29SE] Dept. of Commerce: limit authority to implement cer- Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients publicly Congress: establish a point of order against consider- tain fishery closures absent certification that closure available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), [26JA] ation of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Man- is the only option available for maintaining a fishery ———require institutions to segregate Troubled Asset date Reform Act threshold for private sector man- at a sustainable level (see H.R. 4634), [22FE] Relief Program funds and prohibit use of such funds dates (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] ———study and report on access by blind consumers for political expenditures or electioneering commu- Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- to certain electronic devices, establish minimum non- nications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- visual access standards for such devices, and estab- ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset tunities Act relative to certain employees covered lish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), [27JA] Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. ———study the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery 6225), [28SE] 1530), [15JY] (see H. Res. 1757), [8DE] and limit authority to promulgate any interim rules Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of widespread ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans for the fishery (see H.R. 4723), [2MR] use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-im- Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain Dept. of Defense: establish an office responsible for paired driving and require a motor vehicle safety employees covered by the Congressional Account- implementing all recommendations and requirements standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see regarding military medical facilities in the National (see H.R. 6518), [13DE] H. Res. 1783), [22DE] Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize waiver of collec- Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish ———restore accountability and congressional over- tion of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine (see H.R. 6223), [28SE] sight to the defense contracting process (see H.R. visits of veterans (see H.R. 5768), [15JY] Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States 6310), [29SE] ———provide for certain requirements relative to im- to regulate corporate political campaign spending as Dept. of Education: establish teacher evaluation pro- munization of veterans (see H.R. 5516), [10JN] long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the grams (see H.R. 6274), [29SE] Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] Dept. of Energy: create clean energy jobs and set effi- ———provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated Consumers: regulate debt settlement services (see H.R. ciency standards for small-duct high-velocity air con- or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), [14JY] 5387), [25MY] ditioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies [20JY] from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception ———implement country-of-origin disclosure require- poses of addressing climate change without express (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] ments for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 4512), and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), Contracts: require Federal contractors and subcontrac- [26JA] [13MY] tors to comply with certain reporting requirements Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule relating to ‘‘Health Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect and transparency standards (see H.R. 5158), [27AP] Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection standing of insurance issues, and regulate over-the- of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation and Affordable Care Act’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), [9DE] counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with ———prohibit precluding of patients from entering conference report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. into any contract with their health care providers Education: develop undergraduate and graduate cur- 6098), [10AU] (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] ricula on child abuse and neglect, forensic interview

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training programs, and regional training centers for ———prohibit from regulating information services or ———provide that certain firearms listed as curios State and local child protection professionals (see Internet access services absent a market failure (see or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed H.R. 5847), [22JY] H.R. 5257), [11MY] importer without obtaining authorization from the ———require additional disclosures and protections for ———promulgate regulations requiring a label on Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), [29SE] students and cosigners relative to student loans (see packaging of certain baby monitors warning that sig- ———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal H.R. 5458), [28MY] nals may be intercepted by potential intruders (see firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to ———support academically-based social studies cur- H.R. 6463), [1DE] transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), riculum standards for elementary and secondary edu- ———provide greater technical resources to Commis- [13JY] cation public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require the [30JY] FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, use of sums received as fines, penalties, and forfeit- Electric power: promote energy independence and self- biological products, and devices that is responsive ures of property for violations of such Act or other sufficiency through net metering by certain small to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), marine resource laws to be used to reduce the Fed- electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), [2MR] eral deficit and debt (see H.R. 5668), [1JY] [1JY] ———ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-in- Food: require labels on food that contains, or is pro- Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- terest relative to drug company fees and advisory duced with, a genetically engineered material (see latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign panels, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- H.R. 5577), [23JN] trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry ———stimulate job creation by directing Federal pro- ———ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), products to further examine the products and prohibit curement to domestic sources, ensuring enforcement [20JY] interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), ———help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from of domestic sourcing requirement, and prohibiting [3MR] the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing procurement of sweatshop goods (see H.R. 6262), Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. more stringent controls on the use of such devices [29SE] goods and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies ———improve support, training, education, and com- ———modify approval of any drug containing con- to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- pliance assistance regarding export licensing require- trolled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood ments provided to small and medium-sized busi- approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] nesses (see H.R. 6320), [29SE] H.R. 4956), [25MR] ———prevent importation of merchandise into the Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- ———prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish sumers of Federal power marketing administrations U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and coun- (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] tervailing duty orders (see H.R. 6549), [17DE] about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish 5964), [29JY] ———prohibit import of paper products not manufac- (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] tured in accordance with requirements under Clean EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in Federal agencies and departments: improve manage- Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act States until accreditation classes are held in the ment and oversight of contracts and strengthen ac- (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), [29AP] countability of Government-wide suspension and de- ———disapprove rule relative to endangerment find- ———require foreign manufacturers of products im- barment system (see H.R. 5726), [13JY] ported into the U.S. to establish registered agents ings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the ———require annual audits of contracts for compli- in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. ance with the Buy American Act (see H.R. 5898), of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. Res. 77), [2MR] [28JY] ———disapprove rule relative to national emission Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations 4678), [24FE] ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Port- which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanc- cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders land cement manufacturing industry and standards tions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. H.R. 5410), [26MY] Res. 100), [29NO] Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish an interim consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] ———take discretionary action if a foreign country ———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under Inspector General (see H.R. 4450), [13JA] engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), [2FE] ———submit quarterly reports to Congress during the that negatively affect the environment (see H.R. ———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel conservatorship of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see 6311), [29SE] standard (see H.R. 5778), [20JY] H.R. 4581), [3FE] FRS: promulgate regulations regarding interchange ———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- transaction fees and amend the Truth in Lending control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. Act to prohibit certain restrictions put in place by streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see 5391), [25MY] Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: credit card networks (see H.R. 5199), [4MY] H.R. 5426), [27MY] ———remove mandate on the Board of Governors ———prohibit funding to be used to implement or clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 6087), [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), [29SE] and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse on maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), [16NO] gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising ———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 6167), [22SE] Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act H.R. 6284), [29SE] relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regu- lations when ratified by the legislatures of two thirds 5599), [24JN] duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of ———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with of the several States (see H.J. Res. 102), [30NO] FEMA: allow regional directors to extend temporarily Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to the Provisional Accredited Levee period if a good during any period that such entities are in con- certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor faith effort to upgrade a levee to the accredited level servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] is being made (see H.R. 4935), [24MR] ———establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie ———temporarily prohibit from issuing regulations Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for that result in increased costs for small businesses nary report on current U.S. financial and economic continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of (see H.R. 6333), [29SE] crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), [19MR] Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of ex- Financial institutions: prohibit certain affiliations be- ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- ports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), tween commercial banking and investment banking ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed [28SE] companies (see H.R. 4461), [15JA] that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs FAA: allow through-the-fence access to general avia- ———promote transparency and accountability in the of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] tion airports (see H.R. 4815), [10MR] consumer financial products and services market and ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress ensure that no company becomes too big to fail Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] ———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), ———provide a retroactive increase in deposit insur- underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of En- [30JY] ance for depositors (see H.R. 5429), [27MY] ergy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) pro- ———extend time period for filing petitions to deny, ———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and effi- grams (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating cient banking system (see H.R. 5159), [28AP] ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal ———require lenders of loans with Federal guarantees ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] or Federal insurance to consent to mandatory medi- pensate such executives in accordance with executive ———implement recommendations relative to low- ation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), [16DE] Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or [20JA] ———issue regulations against censorship of Internet purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), [30JY] to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in respond-

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ing to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of 5585), [23JN] (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] lifetime limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6453), Haiti: establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, [29NO] and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery establish a data-mining system and biometric tech- ———repeal provisions that prohibit health coverage and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), nology program, and support GAO study on Medi- rescissions (see H.R. 6454), [29NO] [25MY] care administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to [15AP] tion exclusions or other discrimination based on be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal ———improve oversight of nursing facilities by ensur- health status for adults (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] environmental impact statements for certain naviga- ing adequate, trained surveyors (see H.R. 6261), ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] [29SE] tion exclusions or other discrimination based on Health: national policy to provide health care and re- Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety health status for children (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see practices and compliance in order to prevent mine ———repeal provisions that require extension of de- H.R. 5073), [20AP] accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] pendent coverage to adult children under age 26 ———prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care Money: require disclosures to consumers by coin and (see H.R. 6450), [29NO] provider upon participation in a health plan (see precious metal bullion dealers (see H.R. 6149), Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, H.R. 6171), [22SE] [16SE] or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine ———prohibit use of funds for implementation or en- Monuments and memorials: require congressional ap- (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] forcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health proval and provide restrictions on the use of national Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that insurance (see H.R. 4904), [22MR] monuments (see H.R. 4996), [13AP] damages for physical and economic injuries caused Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see ———provide for coverage of medically necessary by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), H.R. 6441), [18NO] food under Federal health programs and private [1JY] ———increase maximum civil penalty for violations health insurance (see H.R. 4926), [24MR] ———recover damages for physical and economic in- of Federal motor vehicle safety standards (see H.R. ———support regenerative medicine through research juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill 5272), [11MY] funding and commercial development of regenerative NASA: impose certain requirements on expenditure of clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels products and develop a regulatory environment that funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), and pipelines, and require adequate response plans enables rapid approval of safe and effective products [28JN] (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] National Environmental Education Act: update, stream- Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. line, and modernize (see H.R. 6194), [23SE] trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. 4757), [4MR] National Environmental Policy Act: prohibit use to 5809), [21JY] House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects ———require mail-order pharmacies to notify cus- lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. of specific Federal actions (see H.R. 5342), [19MY] tomers when generic drugs become available and Res. 1487), [29JN] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs Housing: facilitate affordable workforce homeowner- quire installation of event data recorders in all motor without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), ship in, and develop the full-time resident commu- vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 5169), [29SE] nities of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), [19MY] Political action committees: make antitrust laws appli- ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- ———require motor vehicle safety standards for vehi- cable to certain committees established and adminis- ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real cle electronics and reauthorize and provide greater tered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see (see H.R. 4433), [13JA] other buyers using public funds for a certain period H.R. 5381), [25MY] Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] National parks and recreation areas: codify into law ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure ———require home inspections conducted for property as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative of funds by corporations engaging in political speech with federally related mortgages be conducted by to the National Park System (see H.R. 6161), [22SE] (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] State-licensed or certified home inspectors and in- National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. ———prohibit entities from using Federal funds to clude such inspections in settlement statements (see 1618), [14SE] contribute to political campaigns or participate in H.R. 4854), [16MR] Native Americans: determine blood quantum require- lobbying activities (see H.R. 4550), [27JA] Immigration: reform and reduce fraud and abuse in ment for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo ———reform system of public financing of Presi- certain visa programs (see H.R. 5397), [25MY] tribe (see H.R. 4984), [25MR] (see H.R. 5811), dential elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] ———require Federal payment of costs incurred by [21JY] ———regulate political outreach through automated State or local governments in defending a State or Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- prerecorded phone messages (see H.R. 4641), [22FE] local immigration law that survives a constitutional nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk ———require disclosure to shareholders of any ex- challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), [19JY] oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] penditure made by companies in support of or in ———support credible and effective policies which NOAA: establish an Ombudsman Office within the opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and National Marine Fisheries Service (see H.R. 5180), local public office (see H.R. 4630), [22FE] also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- [29AP] ———require shareholder authorization before a public ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), company may make certain political expenditures [21JA] [2MR] (see H.R. 4790), [9MR] Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt employment Postal Service: provide that procedures governing clo- censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- in mobile amusement industry from numerical limita- sure or consolidation of postal branches or stations thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release tion applicable to nonimmigrants (see H.R. 6179), shall be the same as those applicable to post offices of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see [22SE] (see H.R. 4612), [4FE] H.R. 6386), [29SE] Insurance: express that a Government imposed mandate Power resources: require treatment of any plans, docu- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: create a requiring individuals to purchase health insurance ments, and lease sales required for Outer Continental charter for Federal Financial Services and Credit is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), [3FE] Shelf drilling as a major Federal action relative to Companies (see H.R. 5942), [29JY] ———provide for a Federal license for reinsurers (see OMB: establish and maintain a single website acces- the National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. H.R. 6529), [16DE] sible to the public that allows the public to obtain 5506), [10JN] Interstate commerce: prohibit restrictions on the resale electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports Product safety: ban the sale, manufacture, distribution, of event tickets sold in interstate commerce as an (see H.R. 6026), [30JY] and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs (see unfair or deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 4795), Outer Continental Shelf: modernize and enhance Fed- H.R. 5386), [25MY] [9MR] eral response to oil spills and improve oversight ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 5677), commerce of children’s products containing exces- employment status of individuals for purposes of [1JY] sive cadmium, chromium, barium, or antimony (see employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assess- ———require each oil or gas drilling and production H.R. 5920), [29JY] ments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), operation with leases to annually certify compliance ———require businesses to warn employees, con- [15SE] with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), sumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of any Lobbyists: require registrants to pay an annual fee, [22JY] product or service that poses serious danger to the impose penalties for failure to file timely reports, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify that public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] and use funds from such fees and penalties for re- standards or procedures in medical malpractice ac- Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to viewing and auditing filings by registrants (see H.R. tions are not affected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] engage in community service and complete economic 5751), [15JY] ———modify special rules relating to coverage of self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] Major League Baseball: require disclosure to con- abortion services (see H.R. 5111), [22AP] Public lands: protect use of traditional hunting and sumers of all fees and charges associated with the ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on sale of tickets prior to the completion of any Internet annual limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6452), hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see sale of such tickets (see H.R. 6390), [29SE] [29NO] H.R. 5672), [1JY]

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———require hunting activities be a land use in man- ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- ———repeal enhanced compensation structure report- agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see quirements for certain payments to corporations (see ing requirement (see H.R. 5998), [30JY] H.R. 5673), [1JY] H.R. 5141), [26AP] ———repeal section relative to protecting confiden- Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- Small Business Act: waive temporarily certain match- tiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] ing amount requirements relative to small business 5924, 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] Public utilities: establish uniform national standards for development centers (see H.R. 4932), [24MR] Water: allow small public water systems to request the interconnection of certain small power production Social Security: waive waiting period for disability in- exemption from national primary drinking water re- facilities (see H.R. 5082), [20AP] surance benefits for disabled individuals suffering quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see ———provide electric consumers the right to access from a terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] certain electric energy information (see H.R. 4860), States: establish terms and conditions for carrying out ———assist municipalities experiencing significant [16MR] (see H.R. 5696), [1JY] congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] hardships raising revenue to finance projects and ———provide for an annual electric production cost ———provide special standing for State government activities for construction of wastewater treatment report (see H.R. 5423), [27MY] officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] Railroads: regulate hours of service for railroad em- conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws ———increase assistance for States, water systems, ployees (see H.R. 6519), [14DE] (see H.R. 4946), [25MR] and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe Real estate: enhance disclosure of private transfer fees Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and in real estate transactions (see H.R. 6332), [29SE] in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program ———prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and in- [20AP] (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] crease availability of affordable new mortgages and Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons respon- Conference reports affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie sible for an oil spill if such person commits certain Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), [28SE] additional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] 4173), [29JN] ———prohibit certain transfer fees and covenants rel- ———encourage creation and growth of small business Messages ative to the sale of real property (see H.R. 6260), and reduce the cost of complying with tax require- Veto of H.R. 3808, Interstate Recognition of [29SE] ments (see H.R. 4779), [4MR] Notarizations Act: President Obama, [15NO] Roads and highways: establish minimum standards for ———exempt certain emergency medical devices from Motions engineered glass beads used in reflective markings the excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 6257), Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect (see H.R. 5245), [6MY] [29SE] consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- ———impose a vehicle mileage tax for mobile mount- standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- ed concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] fuels (see H.R. 6313), [29SE] [30JN] ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. Taxation: repeal expansion of information reporting re- pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent 4976), [25MR] quirements for certain payments to corporations or workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- ———repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), (see H.R. 6312), [29SE] companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), [1JY] ———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. [30JY] Schools: improve measures of adequate yearly progress 5095), [21AP] (see H.R. 5615), [28JN] Reports filed and implement sanctions for schools that do not ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] quirements for certain payments to corporations or Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. ———require criminal background checks for school for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change inter- 5982), [30JY] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. pretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), [24MR] ———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds Rept. 111–524), [1JY] ———require issuers to make disclosures relative to to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate Bereaved Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act: Committee Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. ———require public companies to report certain ex- H.R. 5189), [29AP] Rept. 111–672), [7DE] penditures made to influence public opinion on any Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and matter other than the promotion of the company’s nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), products or services (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] unique technology standards as a condition of market [29JY] Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage access, and promote free flow of information (see Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- H.R. 5694), [1JY] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] ———exempt manufactured and modular housing re- to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Com- tailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), [24MY] Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Securities: establish a covered bond regulatory over- against mailing tobacco products for members of 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] sight program (see H.R. 4884), [18MR] (see H.R. the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (see Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority 5823), [22JY] H.R. 6037), [30JY] To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator ———prohibit any national securities exchange from Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identifica- Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report effecting securities transactions unless the issuing tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) corporation is in compliance with political contribu- 6007), [30JY] (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] tion and expenditure laws (see H.R. 4435), [13JA] Trademark Act: amend (see H.R. 4515), [26JA] Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) and States are prohibited from requiring Federal air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain dis- riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, charges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. 5967), [29JY] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: 5301), [13MY] ———provide waivers and appeals to certain individ- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. ———require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas uals (see H.R. 6326), [29SE] Rept. 111–518), [30JN] in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), [28JN] H.R. 5979), [29JY] FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on Small business: address reporting requirement burden Veterans: clarify requirements for verifying a small Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), (see H.R. 6213), [23SE] business concern owned and controlled by a veteran [21DE] ———clarify regulations relative to misrepresentation (see H.R. 5274), [11MY] Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States through the use of pass-through business (see H.R. Voting: establish requirements for the treatment of ab- on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways 4420), [12JA] sentee ballots in elections for Federal office (see During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee ———establish a tax, regulatory, and legal structure H.R. 5794), [20JY] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. that encourages small businesses to expand and inno- ———establish standards for publication of poll tapes 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] vate (see H.R. 5109), [22AP] used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5228), Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act: Committee ———prevent fraud in transactions involving certain [6MY] on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3190) (H. Rept. 111– small business concerns (see H.R. 6370), [29SE] ———establish standards for the transparent and accu- 676), [8DE] ———prevent the imposition of new burdensome or rate tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: unfair tax collecting requirements on small online counts in elections for Federal office (see H.R. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] 5229), [6MY] (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] ———provide tax relief, ease regulatory burden, and Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: in- Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee provide expanded access to credit (see H.R. 5554), crease financial industry transparency (see H.R. on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. [17JN] 6038), [30JY] Rept. 111–608), [16SE]

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Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 105), consider- ———require Presidential and congressional budgets From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for ation (see H. Res. 1776), [17DE] to disclose and display the net present value of future Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans [16MR] (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts ———require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act: Com- (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts [24MR] and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), ———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010–2020 ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), [22MR] (see H. Con. Res. 281), [26MY] [15NO] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Business and industry: extend ban on political contribu- Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans tions by certain Government contractors to other for- ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts profit recipients of Federal funds and limit contribu- [16DE] (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments tions of employees of such recipients (see H.R. Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] 4434), [13JA] and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), ———making full-year continuing at lower levels with ———require persons to certify that they have not [29JY] certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), [22SE] violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and ———require Congress to establish a searchable data- being awarded Government contracts (see H.R. Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), base on a public Internet site for congressional ear- 5837), [22JY] [14JY] marks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] Buy American Act: require total domestic content in Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. States using Federal funds, and property eligible for guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of 111–613), [22SE] certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] [20JY] Aviation: recognize key contributions of flight support Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured specialists to aviation safety by restoring retirement (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than treatment of specialists whose functions were Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act: the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- outsourced by the Government (see H.R. 5115), Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. [22AP] 5312), [13MY] 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act: Committee on the Civil Service Reform and Government Reorganization (see H.J. Res. 79), [3MR] Commission: establish (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 233) (H. Rept. 111–669), ———enforce discretionary spending limits to rein in [30NO] Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and the Federal budget process (see H.R. 4479), [20JA] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), Congress: establish a point of order against consider- ———establish a sequestration to reduce all non- ation of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Man- [22SE] exempt programs, projects, and activities by a certain Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- date Reform Act threshold for private sector man- percent in years in which the Federal budget is in dates (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on deficit (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish ———establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 6401), [15NO] (see H.R. 6223), [28SE] [29JN] ———establish discretionary and mandatory deficit re- Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- duction accounts (see H.R. 6186), [22SE] [14SE] sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) ———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider infor- (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] caps (see H.R. 4871), [17MR] Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations ———establish the Grace Commission II to review mation regarding domestic employment before on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary and make recommendations regarding cost control awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] ———prohibit from awarding contracts or grants to, (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6448), [29NO] entering into other agreements with, providing any Shareholder Protection Act: Committee on Financial ———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and promote certain organizations (see H.R. 4444), [22SE] population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] [13JA] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: ———make funds available to increase program integ- ———require Federal contractors and subcontractors Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. rity efforts and reduce wasteful government spending to comply with certain reporting requirements and 111–517), [29JN] of taxpayer’s dollars (see H.R. 5363), [20MY] ———make the Federal budget process more trans- transparency standards (see H.R. 5158), [27AP] GOVERNMENT—U.S. Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish to Appointments parent and make future budgets more sustainable (see H.R. 5752), [15JY] review and identify inequitable Federal subsidies and Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- make recommendations to Congress for termination, sumer Protection Act, [9JN] ———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission re- modification, or retention of such subsidies (see H.R. Bills and resolutions 5406), [26MY] Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and pro- quests (see H.R. 5454), [28MY] ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (see H. Courts: appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. vide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), Res. 1492, 1493), [30JN] 4506), [26JA] [29JY] ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. ———clarify and improve certain provisions relative American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all 1493), pass (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] to removal of litigation against Federal officers or stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- agencies to Federal courts (see H.R. 5281), [12MY] 6403), [15NO] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, (see H.R. 6560), [21DE] Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food school construction and renovation, and other edu- ———clarify and improve certain provisions relative products derived from certain animals only from cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] to removal of litigation against Federal officers or sources that raised the animals free from cruelty ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration and abuse (see H.R. 4733), [2MR] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium (see school construction and renovation, and other edu- ———simplify and expedite access to Federal courts H. Res. 1101), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1579), [29JY] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. for property owners once State remedies for just ———establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discre- Res. 1203), [20MR] compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), tionary spending by amount saved, and establish bi- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- [29JN] cameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spend- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Crime: provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- ing, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), school construction and renovation, and other edu- eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see [22AP] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- H.R. 4567), [2FE] ———establish National Commission on Earmark Re- ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] Dept. of Agriculture: reduce deficits and Government form and OMB Office of Grant Making, streamline ———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- spending through elimination of wasteful agriculture Federal grant making process, and end earmarks and sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. 5775), ———require a freeze on certain discretionary spend- Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management [19JY] ing whenever there is budget deficit (see H. Con. of the defense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), ———making continuing (see H.J. Res. 101), [30NO] Res. 234), [4FE] [14AP] (see H.J. Res. 105), [17DE] ———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally ———provide for performance management of the de- ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 101), consider- responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets fense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), consideration ation (see H. Res. 1741), [30NO] (see H.R. 5008), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1300), [27AP]

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———reduce deficits and Government spending consideration (see H. Res. 1509), [13JY] (see H. House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies Res. 1721), [17NO] on date of regularly scheduled Federal general elec- and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] ———provide premium pay for employees whose offi- tion as sine die and provide for automatic continuing ———restore accountability and congressional over- cial duties require the use of one or more languages appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 5842), sight to the defense contracting process (see H.R. besides English (see H.R. 4832), [11MR] [22JY] 6310), [29SE] ———reduce number of civil service positions within House Rules: curtail the growth of Government pro- Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), [20MY] grams (see H. Res. 1441), [15JN] spending through elimination of wasteful energy sub- ———temporarily freeze pay of civilian employees ———require a three-fifths vote on a stand-alone bill sidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] (see H.R. 5382), [25MY] that increases the statutory limit on the public debt Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Prgram: pro- (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] vide lump-sum payments to recipients unless the in- ———require House officers and employees to take District of Columbia: permit advertising and sale of sured or beneficiary elects otherwise (see H.R. annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. lottery tickets within certain areas inside the ‘‘Fed- 6175), [22SE] Res. 1772), [16DE] eral enclave’’ (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly re- Immigration: require Federal payment of costs incurred Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and ports to Congress during the conservatorship of by State or local governments in defending a State retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] or local immigration law that survives a constitu- amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: ex- tional challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- tend number of years that multiyear contracts may [19JY] sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel Investments: provide a corporate responsibility invest- of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] ment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal 6183), [22SE] report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who 5724), [13JY] [30JY] have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to Mental health: change references in Federal law to [29JA] give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regu- mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals Employment: stimulate job creation by directing Fed- lations when ratified by the legislatures of two thirds to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. eral procurement to domestic sources, ensuring en- of the several States (see H.J. Res. 102), [30NO] 4544), [27JA] forcement of domestic sourcing requirement, and ———reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold National Environmental Policy Act: prohibit use to prohibiting procurement of sweatshop goods (see the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects H.R. 6262), [29SE] governmental powers reserved to the States or the of specific Federal actions (see H.R. 5342), [19MY] Executive Office of the President: establish the Na- people (see H. Res. 1006), [12JA] National security: create a system to educate, train, ———recognize historic and continuing importance of tional Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), and continue such training of interagency national Federalism and uphold States’ rights (see H. Res. [22MR] security professionals and require senior-level per- 1587), [30JY] Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- sonnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from cess policies relative to research conducted by that [29SE] contracting with the Federal Government of persons agency or from funds administered by that agency ———require quadrennial national security reviews violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), [20MY] (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] GAO: conduct a study on the performance of the Fed- ———improve access to information in the legislative Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish eral Government in meeting certain small business and executive branches of the Government (see H.R. (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] procurement contracting goals (see H.R. 4660), 4983), [25MR] Native Americans: establish effective consultation and [23FE] ———improve management and oversight of contracts Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of coordination procedures between Federal agencies and strengthen accountability of Government-wide Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Indian tribes regarding government activities that suspension and debarment system (see H.R. 5726), during any period that such entities are in con- impact tribal lands and interests (see H.R. 5023), [13JY] servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] [14AP] ———provide authority for Inspectors General to sub- ———establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie ———extend Federal recognition of Mowa Band of poena attendance and testimony of witnesses (see Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for Choctaw Indians (see H.R. 5149), [27AP] H.R. 5815), [22JY] continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with ———require annual audits of contracts for compli- such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), [19MR] Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), [15JN] ance with the Buy American Act (see H.R. 5898), ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- OMB: establish and maintain a single website acces- [28JY] ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed sible to the public that allows the public to obtain ———require each agency to include contact informa- that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports tion in its collection of information (see H.R. 6068), of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] (see H.R. 6026), [30JY] [30JY] ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and ———establish and maintain website to track the ex- ———require report and recommendations on adjust- Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), ment or reduction of fees imposed for services and ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- [30JY] things of value each agency produces (see H.R. ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- ———establish the Federal Real Property Disposal 5988), [30JY] pensate such executives in accordance with executive Pilot Program (see H.R. 5535), [16JN] ———require review of Government programs for pur- branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), ———improve oversight of the single audit process poses of assessing their performance and improving [20JA] (see H.R. 5018), [14AP] their operations, and establish the Performance Im- GSA: extend to private property owners and managers Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces provement Council (H.R. 2142), consideration (see in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan H. Res. 1781), [21DE] for leasing of space for Federal Government use any payment received for accumulated and accrued Federal aid programs: create a means to review and given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplica- 5713), [13JY] Postal Service: grant authority to implement up to 12 tive, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds ———provide for the training of Federal building per- non-mail delivery days each fiscal year (see H.R. (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such 5919), [29JY] Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] Presidents of the U.S.: amend rules governing succes- to an individual convicted of a felony which oc- ———require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all sion (see H.R. 6557), [17DE] curred in connection with Government employment telecommunication services under Networx contracts Privacy: require governmental and business entities in or service (see H.R. 4531), [27JA] (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] possession of electronic data containing personal in- ———establish and fund certain training programs for Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition supervisors of Federal employees (see H.R. 5522), costs incurred by the Federal Government in assist- of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] [14JN] ing with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon Program Reform Commission: establish to review and ———express appreciation for contributions and seek oil spill incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] identify unnecessary Federal programs and make rec- ways to improve safety and security during perform- Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native ommendations to Congress for termination, modifica- ance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), [16MR] Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganiza- tion, or retention of such programs (see H.R. 5407), ———extend post-employment restrictions on certain tion and recognition of the Native Hawaiian govern- [26MY] executive and legislative branch officers and employ- ment (H.R. 2314), consideration (see H. Res. 1083), Public buildings: prohibit expenditure of funds for con- ees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] [22FE] struction or lease of buildings or space in the District ———improve teleworking in executive agencies by Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- of Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), developing telework program that allows employees authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] [28JY] to telework at least 20 percent of hours worked ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. 1722), (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR]

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Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Consideration of H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropria- Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for Res. 1247), [14AP] tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1776) 2011: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) Real estate: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages (H. Rept. 111–689), [17DE] (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] and increase availability of affordable new mortgages Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement Plain Writing Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 946) (H. Rept. 111– Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] 432), [11MR] [28SE] Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) Renewable energy: extend contract periods for renew- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1509) (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] able energy for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), (H. Rept. 111–535), [13JY] Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 2314, Native Hawaiian Govern- sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) Small business: ensure certain Federal contracts are ment Reorganization Act: Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] set aside for small businesses and enhance services (House) (H. Res. 1083) (H. Rept. 111–413), [22FE] Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Oversight to disadvantaged small businesses (see H.R. 4929), Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. [24MR] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Rept. 111–474), [4MY] ———ensure that small businesses have their fair Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: share of Federal procurement opportunities (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. 4496), [21JA] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- 111–517), [29JN] Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. GPRA MODERNIZATION ACT Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] Bills and resolutions mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Manage- Enact (H.R. 2142): consideration (see H. Res. 1781), Taxation: limit amount of funds made available to Fed- ment for Performance and Related Reforms To Ob- [21DE] eral agencies if taxes are raised (see H.R. 5955), tain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on Motions [29JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H. Rept. 111–467), Enact (H.R. 2142), [21DE] ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer [27AP] protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, Pro- Veterans: improve the Federal contracting process rel- GPRA Modernization Act: Committee on Rules ative to veterans (see H.R. 6022), [30JY] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- notifying Government officials of violations of Oil ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- GRAND RONDE RESERVATION ACT Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions Technical corrections (see H.R. 6070), [30JY] Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] 111–426), [4MR] White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, GRANGER, KAY (a Representative from Texas) Con. Res. 320), [28SE] Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- Bills and resolutions introduced Conference reports tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) Armed Forces: reimburse attorney fees incurred by a Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] member due to certain charges brought under the 4173), [29JN] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted Messages or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction 5374), [25MY] President Obama, [2FE] ———support members fighting terrorism and pay Veto of H.J. Res. 64, Continuing Appropriations: Presi- and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) legal expenses of members accused of committing dent Obama, [12JA] (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists Motions Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- H. Res. 1114), [25FE] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. RadioShack Corp.: anniversary (see H. Res. 1643), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, 111–458), [25MR] [22SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, GRANT ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee ENHANCEMENT ACT Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions to removal of litigation against Federal officers or 522), [1JY] Enact (see H.R. 5775), [19JY] agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), [8DE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, GRANTHAM, PA Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- Bills and resolutions of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) Messiah College: tribute to men’s and women’s soccer [28AP] (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] teams (see H. Res. 1030), [21JA] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: GRAVES, SAM (a Representative from Missouri) retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Appointments ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter Bills and resolutions introduced 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], [30JN] EPA: temporarily prohibit from issuing regulations that Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee Federal agencies and departments: require review of result in increased costs for small businesses (see on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Government programs for purposes of assessing their H.R. 6333), [29SE] Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] performance and improving their operations, and es- FAA: allow through-the-fence access to general avia- tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- tion airports (see H.R. 4815), [10MR] 2142), [21DE] Immigration: provide for improved border security and Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111– ensure that employers participating in the E-verify agencies by developing telework program that allows 504), [14JN] program are not subject to unjustified penalties (see employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours Implementing Management for Performance and Re- H.R. 5836), [22JY] worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see 1722), [14JY], [18NO] Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. Reports filed 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] H. Res. 1312), [29AP] All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Inspector General Authority Improvement Act: Com- Small business: ensure that small businesses have their Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. mittee on Oversight and Government Reform fair share of Federal procurement opportunities (see 111–586), [14SE] (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), [23SE] H.R. 4496), [21JA] Bankruptcy Judgeship Act: Committee on the Judiciary Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the Taxation: limit amount of funds made available to Fed- (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 111–430), [9MR] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), eral agencies if taxes are raised (see H.R. 5955), Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, [26AP] [29JY] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Vietnamese Conflict: commend The Wall That Heals Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. traveling exhibit (see H. Res. 1694), [29SE] Rept. 111–518), [30JN] 2314) (H. Rept. 111–412), [22FE] GRAVES, TOM (a Representative from Georgia) Consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropria- Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Over- Bills and resolutions introduced tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1741) sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- (H. Rept. 111–664), [30NO] (H. Rept. 111–588), [14SE] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY]

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize GREAT BRITAIN see UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT GREENE COUNTY, GA appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Bills and resolutions GRAY CENTER FOR SOCIAL LEARNING AND GREAT LAKES RESTORATION SEMIPOSTAL Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s UNDERSTANDING (ORGANIZATION) STAMP ACT recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions oldest African-American church in Greene County, Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert Enact (see H.R. 4876), [18MR] GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, GREAT TEACHERS FOR GREAT SCHOOLS ACT GREENHOUSE EFFECT see ECOLOGY AND ENVI- and Philadelphia International Airport for helping Bills and resolutions RONMENT families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- Enact (see H.R. 5218), [5MY] GREENSBORO, GA lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] GREECE Bills and resolutions GRAYSON, ALAN (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions Springfield Baptist Church: tribute to recognition by Bills and resolutions introduced Battle of Marathon: anniversary (see H. Res. 1704), the Georgia Historical Society as the oldest African- Business and industry: extend ban on political contribu- [29SE] American church in Greene County, GA (see H. tions by certain Government contractors to other for- Independence: anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), [24FE] Con. Res. 312), [30JY] profit recipients of Federal funds and limit contribu- GREEN, AL (a Representative from Texas) GRID RELIABILILTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE tions of employees of such recipients (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced DEFENSE (GRID) ACT 4434), [13JA] Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), Reports filed ———require majority shareholder approval for any [27JA] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce expenditures made to influence public opinion on Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training (House) (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] any matter other than the promotion of the com- program and an economic stability program to sta- GRIFFITH, PARKER (a Representative from Alabama) pany’s products or services (see H.R. 4487), [21JA] bilize the workforce and promote economic growth Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary overseas contin- in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), gency operations funds in budget for operations in Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. [26JY] 1313), [29AP] Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), [25FE] Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health credit against savings from such reduction (see H.R. Pakistan: grant temporary protected status to certain care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] 5353), [20MY] nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), Immigration: provide for adjustment of status for cer- FRS: prevent funding from being made available to [8DE] corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- tain long-term conditional residents (see H.R. 6438), GREEN, GENE (a Representative from Texas) [18NO] ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR] Bills and resolutions introduced National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Government: prohibit from awarding contracts or grants Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see Res. 1313), [29AP] to, entering into other agreements with, providing H.R. 5144), [27AP] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities Business and industry: require persons to certify that that promote certain organizations (see H.R. 4444), H.R. 5005), [13AP] they have not violated foreign corrupt practices stat- ´ [13JA] utes before being awarded Government contracts (see GRIJALVA, RAUL M. (a Representative from Arizona) Health: provide for criminal liability for the denial H.R. 5837), [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced of health care coverage of a treatment or an indi- FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness vidual (see H.R. 6000), [30JY] to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see Medicare: provide an option for any citizen or perma- broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), H.R. 6155), [16SE] nent U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. [30JY] Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes 4789), [9MR] Foreign trade: prohibit certain exports of electronic who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings Outer Continental Shelf: require oil companies to drill waste (see H.R. 6252), [29SE] to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), emergency relief, wells at all new drilling sites (see Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthal- [15AP] H.R. 5666), [1JY] mology: anniversary of EyeCare America program National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate Political action committees: make antitrust laws appli- (see H. Res. 1226), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1611), [14SE] cable to certain committees established and adminis- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- Native Americans: establish effective consultation and tered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation quire installation of event data recorders in all motor coordination procedures between Federal agencies (see H.R. 4433), [13JA] vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 5169), and Indian tribes regarding government activities that Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and [28AP] impact tribal lands and interests (see H.R. 5023), expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection [14AP] porations in which foreign principals have an owner- Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. Oil Pollution Act: repeal limits on liability for eco- ship interest (see H.R. 4510), [26JA] 6536), [16DE] nomic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic 5355), [20MY] registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 6032), Taxation: deny trade or business expense deduction bursements for electioneering communications (see [30JY] for damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act H.R. 4511), [26JA] Taxation: provide for active qualified public safety em- (see H.R. 5995), [30JY] Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary [11MR] insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] (see H. Res. 1511), [13JY] SEC: require public companies to report certain ex- Water Resources Development Act: modify project for Yuma County, AZ: convey certain Federal lands (see penditures made to influence public opinion on any navigation and environmental restoration, Houston- H.R. 5100), [21AP] matter other than the promotion of the company’s Galveston Navigation Channels, TX (see H.R. 5329), GROUNDWORK USA (ORGANIZATION) products or services (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] [18MY] Bills and resolutions Securities: prohibit any national securities exchange Dept. of the Interior: provide grants to certain nonprofit from effecting securities transactions unless the GREEN BAY, WI Bills and resolutions organizations (see H.R. 5134), [22AP] issuing corporation is in compliance with political Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary GROW A RENEWABLE ENERGY ECONOMY contribution and expenditure laws (see H.R. 4435), causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- NOW--JUMPSTART OTHER BIOFUELS ACT [13JA] fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, Bills and resolutions Taxation: impose an excise tax on corporate contribu- until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), Enact (see H.R. 5142), [26AP] tions to political committees and on corporate ex- [2DE] GSE BAILOUT ELIMINATION AND TAXPAYER penditures on political advocacy campaigns (see H.R. PROTECTION ACT 4431), [13JA] GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions GRAYSON, ANDREW Enact (see H.R. 4889), [19MR] Bills and resolutions Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (see H. Res. 1173), Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who [11MR] GUAM fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] GREEN RAILCAR ENHANCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions GREAT APE CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5478), [8JN] members during permanent change of station and Reauthorize (see H.R. 4416), [12JA] GREEN RESOURCES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed Reports filed NEIGHBORHOODS (GREEN) ACT on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see Reauthorize: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Reports filed H.R. 5469), [28MY] (H.R. 4416) (H. Rept. 111–650), [29SE] Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the fur- GREAT BLACKS IN WAX MUSEUM, INC. (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] nishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in Reports filed GREEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), [13JY] National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGES ACT Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] Enact (see H.R. 6142), [15SE] involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP]

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Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance HADDOCK, DORIS (GRANNY D) Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- Bills and resolutions 4952), [25MR] rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 253), [16MR] Foreign policy: encourage continuation and further ex- H.R. 4493), [21JA] HAGERSTOWN, MD pansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- Bills and resolutions Haitian municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] tional funds for community service senior opportuni- Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, Foreign trade: provide customs support services (see ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- H.R. 5160), [28AP] Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] HAISE, FRED 1160), [10MR] Reports filed Bills and resolutions Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and Res. 1367), [18MY] (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] 4961), [25MR] in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee HAITI, REPUBLIC OF Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] Bills and resolutions visa category to include Haitians whose petition for GUARANTEE OF A LEGITIMATE DEAL ACT Appropriations: authorize to promote long-term, sus- a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on Bills and resolutions tainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 6021), or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), Enact (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] [30JY] [5FE] GUATEMALA, REPUBLIC OF Children and youth: support efforts to address the crisis Israel: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief Bills and resolutions faced by Haitian orphans following the earthquake to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake Central America: mourn loss of life and support people (see H. Res. 1159), [10MR] (see H. Res. 1277), [20AP] affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. Dept. of HHS: reimburse States through the National Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable 1462), [22JN] Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- GUINEA, REPUBLIC OF providing treatment for health conditions and ill- quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] Bills and resolutions nesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. Human rights: condemn violent suppression of legiti- H.R. 4577), [3FE] 5006), [13AP] mate political dissent and human rights abuses (see Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Motions H. Res. 1013), [13JA] Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- GULF COAST JOBS PRESERVATION ACT quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Bills and resolutions ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children extend period from which such contributions for re- Enact (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. GULF COAST RESTORATION ACT adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see 4783), [30NO] Bills and resolutions H.R. 4603), [4FE] Reports filed Enact (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Hai- Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY SECURITY ACT tian students whose studies were interrupted as a Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. Bills and resolutions result of the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), [28SE] Rept. 111–660), [29NO] Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to HAITI ACTION INITIATIVE AND TAX INCEN- of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that multilateral development banks to use the voice and TIVE ACT is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such Bills and resolutions ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] Enact (see H.R. 4468), [19JA] shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945, 5973), Disasters: establish program for sending qualified and HAITI ASSISTANCE IMPLEMENTATION, TRANS- [29JY] available construction workers and equipment to as- PARENCY, AND INSPECTION (HAITI) ACT GUMBEL, MATT sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions H.R. 5171), [28AP] Enact (see H.R. 4952), [25MR] Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire ———express condolences and support to citizens in HAITI ECONOMIC LIFT PROGRAM ACT and express condolences to their families and friends aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval Enact (see H.R. 5160), [28AP] GUNNISON COUNTY, CO vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), HAITI MARSHALL PLAN COMMITTEE Bills and resolutions [27JA] Bills and resolutions Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in ———express condolences and support to citizens in Establish (see H. Res. 1160), [10MR] Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts HAITIAN AMERCIANS H.R. 5059), [15AP] (see H. Res. 1021), [20JA] Bills and resolutions GUNS see FIREARMS; WEAPONS ———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry Haiti: establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti GUTHRIE, BRETT (a Representative from Kentucky) for contributions made in response to earthquake and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery Bills and resolutions introduced relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), [29AP] and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), Brescia University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1043), ———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- [25MY] [27JA] ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. 4961), [25MR] develop a roadway safety training institute to train Res. 1066), [3FE] HAITIAN EMERGENCY LIFE PROTECTION roadway workers (see H.R. 5819), [22JY] ———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ (H.E.L.P.) ACT GUTIERREZ, LUIS V. (a Representative from Illinois) efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of Bills and resolutions Appointments earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] Enact (see H.R. 4616), [5FE] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- HAITIAN FLAG DAY sumer Protection Act, [9JN] table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced extend period from which such contributions for re- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1367), [18MY] Community Reinvestment Act: improve assessments of lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. HALL, JOHN J. (a Representative from New York) regulated financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), 4783), [9MR] Bills and resolutions introduced [29SE] ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable Dept. of Agriculture: carry out a conservation program Consumers: regulate debt settlement services (see H.R. contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- that makes payments to assist owners and operators 5387), [25MY] tend period from which such contributions for relief of muck land to conserve and improve the soil, FDIC: permanently extend the Transaction Account of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), water, and wildlife resources of the land (see H.R. Guarantee Program (see H.R. 4928), [24MR] consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] 6180), [22SE] Reports filed FEMA: tribute to organizations comprising the National Dept. of the Interior: establish conditions for the In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee Urban Search and Rescue System for determination issuance of oil and gas leases to prevent discharges on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. and work as first responders to disasters and other of oil in operations under such leases (see H.R. 111–496), [26MY] incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see 5868), [27JY] GYNECOLOGIC CANCER EDUCATION AND H. Res. 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and AWARENESS ACT Foreign aid: establish an American Enterprise Fund expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- Reports filed for Haiti and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake porations in which foreign principals have an owner- Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With recovery and redevelopment activities (see H.R. ship interest and increase penalties for violators of Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and 5394), [25MY] such ban (see H.R. 4517), [26JA] Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce ———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special representing countries defined as state sponsors of

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terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. National security: enhance homeland security in U.S. Reports filed 5609), [28JN] ports and waterways (see H.R. 5346), [19MY] Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on ‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), [30JY] and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. 111–596), [16SE] Taxation: consolidate education tax benefits into one 5061), [15AP] HARTGE, NICHOLAS S. credit against income tax for higher education ex- Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt Bills and resolutions penses (see H.R. 6033), [30JY] air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, ———deny a deduction for image advertising expenses riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. IN: designate (see H.R. 4624), [9FE] for any trade or business whose gross receipts exceed 5967), [29JY] HARTMAN, AR a certain amount (see H.R. 4518), [26JA] Water: provide for conservation and development of Bills and resolutions ———increase alternative minimum tax exemption water and related resources and authorize Dept. of M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office: designate (see H.R. amount and index such amount for inflation (see the Army construction and improvement projects for 6014), [30JY] H.R. 5077), [20AP] rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] HARWELL, WILLIAM E. (ERNIE) ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures Reports filed Bills and resolutions and small business meal and entertainment expenses, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Tribute (see H. Res. 1328), [5MY] provide a standard deduction for business use of Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. HASTINGS, ALCEE L. (a Representative from Flor- a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] ida) 4637), [22FE] HARE, PHIL (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced HALL, RALPH M. (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized Bills and resolutions introduced Augustana College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), in care and conservation of wild animals and eco- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands [22FE] systems and develop educational programs focused to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural Dept. of Labor: establish wage theft prevention and on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] community partnership grant program (see H.R. H.R. 4497), [21JA] Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to Armed Forces: recognize Committee on Armed Serv- 6268), [29SE] limit terms (see H.J. Res. 67), [21JA] ices (Senate) hearing and testimony on ‘‘Don’t Ask, Employment: stimulate job creation by directing Fed- Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- Don’t Tell’’ policy as an important step in permitting eral procurement to domestic sources, ensuring en- sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), forcement of domestic sourcing requirement, and Motions [22FE] prohibiting procurement of sweatshop goods (see Economy: invest in innovation through research and Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- H.R. 6262), [29SE] development and improve competitiveness of the tion): recognize contributions to community health Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: cover services U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY] and fight against racial health disparities (see H. provided to injured workers by physician assistants HALVORSON, DEBORAH L. (a Representative from Res. 1591), [30JY] Illinois) and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and Bills and resolutions introduced National Waterways Conference (organization): anni- call for release of all political prisoners and inter- Armed Forces: eliminate required reduction in the versary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. amount of combat-related special compensation for Railroads: tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. 1768), [15DE] certain individuals whose disability is attributable to 1366), [18MY] Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see an injury for which the members were awarded the Taxation: extend the qualifying advanced energy H. Res. 1314), [29AP] Purple Heart (see H.R. 4912), [22MR] project credit (see H.R. 5041), [15AP] Congress: joint session for the State of the Union Mes- Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (see H.J. HARMAN, JANE (a Representative from California) sage (see H. Con. Res. 228), [19JA] Res. 80), [4MR] Appointments Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and National Commission for the Review of the Research cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. ideals (see H. Res. 1011), [13JA] and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence Res. 1420), [28MY] Chiari Malformation Awareness Day: support goals and Community, [29DE] ———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered spe- ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] Bills and resolutions introduced cies at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. Chiari Malformation Awareness Month: support goals Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families 1180), [12MR] and ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq Dept. of HHS: establish a commission to construct Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that beneficiaries of and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] a comprehensive national strategy on how to increase Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive fi- Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of the affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of nancial counseling and disclosure information regard- outdoor lighting (see H.R. 5201), [4MY] long-term care and community services (see H.R. ing life insurance payments (see H.R. 5993), [30JY] Financial institutions: provide a retroactive increase in 5187), [29AP] ———improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing deposit insurance for depositors (see H.R. 5429), Dept. of State: designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign Loan Program by issuing loans for construction, re- [27MY] terrorist organization (see H. Res. 1315), [29AP] habilitation, or acquisition of multifamily transitional Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. ———establish a scholarship program for Haitian stu- housing projects (see H.R. 5838), [22JY] cyber and communications infrastructure (see H.R. dents whose studies were interrupted as a result of Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- 5548), [16JN] the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), [28SE] sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] Telecommunications: award grants for development of Dept. of Veterans Affairs: exempt reimbursements of Taxation: increase work opportunity tax credit for hir- nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss ing veterans (see H.R. 4443), [13JA] that support mission-critical broadband voice and from annual income determinations relative to vet- HANDICAPPED see DISABLED data communications of public safety personnel (see erans’ pensions (see H.R. 4541), [27JA] HARBORS H.R. 5907), [28JY] Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. Bills and resolutions HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AND HYPOXIA RE- Res. 1592), [30JY] Chicago, IL: deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Har- Gulf of Mexico: establish Gulf Coast Conservation SEARCH AND CONTROL ACT bor navigation project under the jurisdiction of the Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and Bills and resolutions Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary (see H.R. 5631), [29JN] Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- ———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, other wildlife organizations have played in the re- Reports filed until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), sponse efforts in the Gulf region following the Deep- Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- [2DE] water Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), [15SE] tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional Health: raise awareness of hypertension and reverse Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. consent to interstate compact between New Jersey prevalence in U.S. through education, community 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. programs, culturally competent strategies, research, Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful 6202), [23SE] and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasi- Res. 1656), [23SE] bility and potential of establishing a deep water sea Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic Rept. 111–396), [13JA] Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), [20MY] U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] HARRINGTON, DONALD House of Representatives: adjournment (see H. Con. Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to Bills and resolutions Res. 308), [29JY] be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal Tribute (see H. Res. 1040), [26JA] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to sus- environmental impact statements for certain naviga- HARTFORD, CT pend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] Bills and resolutions Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] ———ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. maintenance (see H.R. 4844), [15MR] 5131), [22AP] 2701), consideration (see H. Res. 1105), [24FE]

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Iraq: encourage elected officials and political leaders pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES related term(s) RADIO- to redouble efforts to form a government that is (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] ACTIVE SUBSTANCES just, representative, and accountable to the people HASTINGS, DOC (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1695), [29SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Biological weapons: improve international strategy of Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. Dept. of the Interior: provide grants and enter into the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding 1578), [29JY] cooperative agreements for integrated regional water to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), [29SE] Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of re- conservation plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- lease from prison and recognize role in ending apart- ———transmit to the House of Representatives certain ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), heid and contributions to South Africa and the global information relative to the Treasured Landscape Ini- [13MY] community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] tiative, designation of national monuments, and high Chemicals: ensure the public and environment are pro- National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: support priority land-rationalization efforts (see H. Res. tected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), [29SE] 1238), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1254), [15AP] (see H. 5820), [22JY] National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see Res. 1406), [27MY] Children and youth: prohibit manufacture, sale, or dis- H. Res. 1460), [22JN] Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Pro- tribution in commerce of children’s products con- National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. gram as it applies to units derived from public do- taining excessive cadmium, chromium, barium, or 1157), [10MR] main by implementing a procedure for determining antimony (see H.R. 5920), [29JY] Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandes- Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), [19MR] (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- cent light bulbs (see H.R. 6144), [16SE] CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed Senate: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 307), [29JY] cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, Taxation: create jobs through infrastructure investment, material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- [4MR] purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal cer- companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), commerce of children’s food and beverage containers tain provisions relative to physician referals for hos- consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] pitals and physician ownership or investment inter- ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in ests transparency (see H.R. 5433), [27MY] H.R. 6181), [22SE] commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, Western Area Power Administration: provide for notice ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] regarding certification of certain projects (see H.R. nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- Dept. of Defense: establish medical surveillance system 6107), [14SE] ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see identifying Armed Forces members exposed to Motions H. Res. 1550), [22JY] chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- determination process (H.R. 2499), [29AP] levels (see H.R. 4477), [20JA] ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. HATCH ACT see FEDERAL EMPLOYEES; POLITICAL Dept. of Education: make grants to State and local Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] CAMPAIGNS educational agencies for abatement, removal, and in- ———require certain determinations before the filing HATCH ACT NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PAR- terim controls of polychlorinated biphenyls in public of all notices of Federal tax liens and supervisory ITY ACT school facilities (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] approval before the filing of certain notices of Fed- Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC eral tax liens (see H.R. 6439), [18NO] Enact (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] to withdraw the license application for a high-level U.N.: support goals and ideals of General Assembly HATTIESBURG, MS nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with Resolution declaring a ‘‘Decade of Action for Road Bills and resolutions prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] Safety’’ (see H. Res. 1696), [29SE] University of Southern Mississippi: anniversary (see ———establish monetary prizes for achievements in ———support India as a permanent member of the H. Res. 1218), [24MR] designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel Security Council (see H. Res. 1739), [29NO] HAWAII alternatives (see H.R. 5505), [10JN] White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. Bills and resolutions ———request the President and direct the Dept. to 5006), [13AP] Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for provide certain documents relative to the application Motions members during permanent change of station and to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. 1466), [22JN] report on investigation of relationship between ear- on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see Dept. of HUD: authorize use of subpoenas by Office mark requests made by Members and source and H.R. 5469), [28MY] of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control in in- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Eman- vestigation of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] cipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Reduction Act violations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] House of Representatives: pledge not to assemble King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 243), [25FE] Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- ‘‘lame-duck’’ session between mid-term elections Medicaid: provide 100 percent reimbursement for med- ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers and convening of 112th Congress, [23SE] ical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] Reports filed a federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- ———make grants to States, units of local govern- Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee Native Americans: express the policy of the U.S. to- drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111– ward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] Dept. of the Interior: require offshore rigs to install 494), [25MY] the reorganization and recognition of the Native Ha- acoustic control systems and improve oil spill re- Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House waiian government (H.R. 2314), consideration (see sponse and removal technologies and methods (see Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee H. Res. 1083), [22FE] H.R. 5313), [13MY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111– Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain 552), [20JY] certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), propriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (see H.R. 6238), [28SE] [25MR] ———furnish hospital care, medical services, and 1105) (H. Rept. 111–419), [24FE] Richardson, William S.: tribute (see H. Res. 1470), Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American nursing home care to veterans who were stationed [23JN] Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was Reports filed on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] Consideration of H.R. 2314, Native Hawaiian Govern- 577), [28JY] ———provide for continued provision of health care ment Reorganization Act: Committee on Rules Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, services to certain veterans who were exposed to (House) (H. Res. 1083) (H. Rept. 111–413), [22FE] American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: sodium dichromate while serving at or near water Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Rept. 111–497), [26MY] [15SE] 2314) (H. Rept. 111–412), [22FE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- HAWAII COUNTY, HI Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions Substances and Worker Health for the contractor 111–556), [22JY] Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate H.R. 5380), [25MY] [22SE] Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- HAWAIIANS see NATIVE AMERICANS EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules HAWKINS, PAULA (a former Senator from Florida) in drinking water to determine whether they are en- (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] Bills and resolutions relative to docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- designate (see H.R. 5395), [25MY] [5MY]

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Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Res. 1433), [10JN] spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold 6119), [14SE] Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide Medal (see H.R. 6073), [30JY] Medicaid: ensure access to resin-based dental fillings Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- that is at least equal to the level of access to mer- of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste ative to health care reform, student loan reform, cury-based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce school construction and renovation, and other edu- Mercury: reduce mercury emissions from electric utility (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] steam generating units (see H.R. 5674), [1JY] Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Res. 1138), [4MR] [22SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day: support HEALTH related term(s) DISEASES; PUBLIC HEALTH cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1521), [15JY] SERVICE Res. 1203), [20MR] National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate Bills and resolutions ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are ative to health care reform, student loan reform, NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the fully informed relative to pain experienced by the school construction and renovation, and other edu- Yucca Mountain license application review relative unborn child (see H.R. 5276), [11MY] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. ———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] 1732), [18NO] for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), [29JY] Business and industry: provide for transparency in Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- Advertising: prohibit misleading and deceptive adver- health care pricing (see H.R. 4700), [25FE] censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- tising or representation in the provision of health California: address health and economic development thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release care services and require identification of the license impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see of health care professionals (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by desig- H.R. 6386), [29SE] Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of nating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- 5296), [13MY] brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. [1JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate 5578), [23JN] Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), harmed economically by genetically engineered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish [25MR] seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, import, or ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), export of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) [23JN] [28MY] and ban use of sodium cyanide for predator control American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and (see H.R. 5643), [30JN] (see H. Res. 1690), [29SE] ideals (see H. Res. 1011), [13JA] ———prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H. Res. 1039), [26JA] health care providers to donate prescription medica- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend pe- H.R. 5124), [22AP] tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions riod for which certain nutrition assistance may be Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. [29AP] 5656), [30JN] 5809), [21JY] Chiari Malformation Awareness Day: support goals and ———rescind all stimulus funds that remain unobli- Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] gated (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] nities with access to improved information con- Chiari Malformation Awareness Month: support goals ———rescind unobligated appropriations and repeal cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline and ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] certain health care-related provisions to reduce the facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. national debt (see H.R. 4500), [21JA] ———ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (see Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust 1313), [29AP] H.R. 6008), [30JY] laws to the business of health insurance to protect Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School Product safety: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribu- competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), [22FE] Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by tion in commerce of children’s products containing ———restore application of Federal antitrust laws to recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and excessive cadmium, chromium, barium, or antimony the business of health insurance to protect competi- physical activity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] (see H.R. 5920), [29JY] tion and consumers (H.R. 4626), consideration (see Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see Safety: reduce emissions of formaldehyde from com- H. Res. 1098), [23FE] H. Res. 1679), [29SE] posite wood products (see H.R. 4805), [10MR] Armed Forces: authorize adoption of a military work- Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see Taxation: exclude from gross income remediation pay- ing dog by the family of a deceased or seriously H.R. 6258), [29SE] ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] wounded member who was the handler of the dog ———examine and improve the child welfare work- ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- (see H.R. 4639), [22FE] force (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and ———conduct a comprehensive review of the health ———promote minimum State requirements for pre- for living costs due to vacating such residence, and care services available for female members (see H.R. vention and treatment of concussions caused by par- credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), 5224), [5MY] ticipation in school sports (see H.R. 6172), [22SE] [18MR] ———distribute to members, upon discharge or release ———protect students from inappropriate seclusion ———provide incentives for used oil re-refining (see from active duty, information on a compact disk and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consideration (see H.R. 6328), [29SE] listing and explaining health, education, and other H. Res. 1126), [2MR] Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, benefits for which veterans are eligible (see H.R. ———provide for programs and activities with respect and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe 5719), [13JY] to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and ———establish a temporary prohibition on termination 6241), [29SE] strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program of TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] the age of 26 (see H.R. 6227), [28SE] 5504), [10JN] ———reduce lead in drinking water (see H.R. 5289), ———extend TRICARE coverage to certain depend- ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), [12MY] ents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), [24MR] consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and ———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information and create innovation and economic prosperity for shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 5170), the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), [22JN] nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] [28AP] Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see Yucca Mountain, NV: honor commitment to establish ———recognize service of medical and air crews in H. Res. 1114), [25FE] as the nation’s primary permanent nuclear waste helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports storage site (see H. Res. 1123), [26FE] and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation per- (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- Reports filed sonnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee ———restore health care coverage to retired members terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), [27JA] ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] Rept. 111–524), [1JY] Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- Consumers: ensure health care consumer and provider Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- tion): recognize contributions to community health access to certain benefits plan information and pro- mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. and fight against racial health disparities (see H. vide transparency in hospital price and quality infor- 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] Res. 1591), [30JY] mation under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR]

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Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- ———recognize work in identifying dangers of increase the supply of physicians (see H.R. 4875), ness program relative to emergency contraception tinnitus for members of the Armed Forces subjected [17MR] (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] to blast injuries and high decibel equipment (see ———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of H. Res. 1683), [29SE] Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane condi- ———temporarily adjust reimbursement rates for ———reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine grant tions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. 5403), programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] [26MY] ———reimburse States through the National Disaster Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program on how Medical System for expenses incurred in providing lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] the camp experience promotes physical activity and treatment for health conditions and illnesses resulting Courts: restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, healthy lifestyles among children, reduces summer from the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), [3FE] and allow disclosure of discovery information in learning loss, and promotes academic achievement ———renew authority to approve demonstration civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public (see H.R. 5963), [29JY] projects designed to test innovative strategies in State health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] ———establish a pilot program that utilizes commu- child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), [16SE] CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in nity, innovation, and technology to improve physical ———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screen- commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, fitness education and curriculum in elementary ing benefits and establish an outreach program with barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] schools and secondary schools (see H.R. 5946), respect to such benefits (see H.R. 6012), [30JY] Craniofacial anomalies: increase awareness (see H. Res. [29JY] ———submit report on parasitic disease among poor 1418), [28MY] ———make grants to institutions of higher education Americans (see H.R. 5986), [30JY] Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. for the expansion of master’s degree in physical ———transmit to House of Representatives documents, 6148), [16SE] education programs that emphasize technology and records, or communications relative to Centers for ———protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- innovative teaching practices (see H.R. 5022), Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding Patient vated violence and create employer liability for neg- [14AP] Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. Res. ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes ———make grants to local educational agencies to 1561), [27JY] on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), provide for the services of registered dieticians in Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treat- [18MR] schools (see H.R. 6324), [29SE] ed humanely, provided adequate medical care, and Critical care health services: improve understanding ———make grants to State and local educational agen- granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), and coordination (see H.R. 6306), [29SE] cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls [19JA] Dept. of Agriculture: award grants for projects that of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- ———make emergency preparedness planning and im- leverage community resources and support student ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] plementation grants to local educational agencies in access to physical activity, nutrition education, and Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or nutritious food during school (see H.R. 5430), in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] [27MY] nities the information and skills needed to reduce Dept. of HUD: authorize use of subpoenas by Office ———award grants to, or enter into cooperative agree- teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control in in- ments with States to carry out comprehensive and ———conduct programs to screen adolescents, and vestigation of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard innovative strategies to end childhood hunger (see educate health professionals, with respect to bleeding Reduction Act violations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] H.R. 5480), [8JN] disorders (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount ———develop a strategic plan to retrain displaced ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers of processed food served each day under the school workers to become health care professionals serving involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), areas with a shortage of such professionals (see H.R. Dept. of Labor: establish an Office of Worker’s Com- [14JY] 4799), [9MR] pensation Programs in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. ———develop an effective sampling and testing pro- ———disapprove rule relating to ‘‘Health Insurance 5316), [13MY] gram to test for E. coli in boneless beef manufac- Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Re- Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities turing trimmings and other raw ground beef compo- quirements Under the Patient Protection and Afford- for connecting children and families with the out- nents (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] able Care Act’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), [9DE] doors (see H.R. 6426), [18NO] ———enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing ———ensure effective encouragement of local agricul- ———identify and declare wildlife disease emer- public awareness of risks and dangers associated tural production and increased availability of fresh gencies and coordinate rapid response to such emer- with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), [25MR] gencies (see H.R. 6276), [29SE] [22FE] ———enter into interagency agreement with the Corp. Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds ———ensure health service programs or surveys pro- for National and Community Service to support a to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. vide for voluntary collection of data on sexual ori- Nutrition Corps (see H.R. 5432), [27MY] 6169), [22SE] entation and gender identity of participants in such ———establish a Healthy Food Financing Initiative Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transpor- programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] (see H.R. 6462), [30NO] tation investment program to encourage a mode shift ———establish a commission to construct a com- ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- within selected communities by providing safe and prehensive national strategy on how to increase the gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of long- children on weekends and extended school holidays travel (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] term care and community services (see H.R. 5187), during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquire and utilize the Our [29AP] ———issue guidance to school food authorities on ———establish a program to award grants to, and Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafay- indirect costs (see H.R. 5202), [4MY] enter into contracts with, medical-legal partnerships ette, LA, as a full-service hospital to better serve ———promote health and wellness in child care (see to assist patients to navigate health-related programs veterans throughout the Acadiana region (see H. Res. H.R. 5431), [27MY] and activities (see H.R. 5961), [29JY] 1647), [22SE] ———promote nutrition and increase access to food ———establish an America Rx drug discount program ———authorize waiver of collection of copayments (see H.R. 6539), [16DE] for individuals without access to prescription drugs for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans (see ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] H.R. 5768), [15JY] pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. ———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. ———clarify eligibility of certain veterans who serve 4638), [22FE] 4601), [4FE] in Iraq following the end of U.S. military combat ———require milk served in school lunch programs ———make grants to eligible local educational agen- operations for hospital care, medical services, and be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- cies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in public nursing home care (see H.R. 6154), [16SE] cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5335), ———clarify level of health care that constitutes min- and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch [18MY] imum essential coverage (see H.R. 5014), [14AP] (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] ———prohibit precluding of patients from entering ———designate certain medical facilities as health Dept. of Defense: establish a center of excellence for into any contract with their health care providers professional shortage areas (see H.R. 4654), [23FE] the study of tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), [4MY] (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] ———display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill ———establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. ———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making of Rights (see H.R. 5953), [29JY] 5106), [21AP] evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see ———educate staff and inform veterans about the In- ———establish an office responsible for implementing H.R. 5807), [21JY] jured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. all recommendations and requirements regarding ———provide a comprehensive approach to preventing 5428), [27MY] military medical facilities in the National Capital and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] ———establish a registry of certain veterans who were Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR] ———provide for a national program to conduct and stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 6238), ———establish medical surveillance system identifying support activities toward reducing the number of [28SE] Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see ———establish a transition program for new veterans, from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and H.R. 4452), [13JA] improve disability claims system, reform pensions prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. ———provide grants to eligible medical schools for and medal programs, and modify adjudication of 4477), [20JA] constructing, renovating, or improving facilities to mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE]

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———establish child-care centers for children of vet- ———expand and intensify programs of research and Substances and Worker Health for the contractor erans receiving treatment and other individuals (see related activities regarding the population of older employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), H.R. 4656), [23FE] individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see H. [22SE] ———establish pilot program to evaluate effectiveness Res. 1100), [23FE] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external of treating veterans with spinal, back, and musculo- ———honor those killed and those who continue to power supplies for certain security or life safety skeletal injuries and pain using non-invasive tech- struggle with bacterial meningitis and support all alarms and surveillance system components from en- niques (see H.R. 6211), [23SE] work to eradicate disease in the U.S. (see H. Con. ergy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), [28MY] ———establish public-private partnerships for the Res. 324), [29SE] EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found treatment and research of post-traumatic stress dis- ———improve diagnosis and treatment and promote in drinking water to determine whether they are en- order (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to ———furnish hospital care, medical services, and disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), nursing home care to veterans who were stationed ———improve quality of cancer care and quality of [5MY] at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and trans- contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] [17JN] parency for dental benefits under group health plans ———improve continuing professional education reim- ———modernize cancer research, increase access to (see H.R. 5000), [13AP] bursement provided to health professional employees preventative cancer services, and provide cancer Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), [11MY] ———improve efficiency of processing certain claims 6224), [28SE] Executive Office of the President: establish the Office for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. ———provide for prostate cancer imaging research of the National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 4689), 5928), [29JY] and education (see H.R. 4756), [4MR] [25FE] ———improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ———provide grants and assistance to improve serv- Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ices for individuals with autism and their families for direct care workers and improve systems for (see H.R. 5996), [30JY] and expand the number of University Centers for collection and reporting of data on the direct care ———improve provision of rehabilitative services for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education workforce (see H.R. 5902), [28JY] veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, [14SE] ———provide grants to schools for the development biological products, and devices that is responsive ———include a definition of ‘‘loss of use’’ for pur- of asthma management plans and the purchase of to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), poses of evaluating disabilities and providing adapted asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see [2MR] housing and automobiles (see H.R. 5550), [17JN] H.R. 4836), [12MR] ———ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-in- ———provide certain abused dependents of veterans ———recognize affects of colon cancer on women, terest relative to drug company fees and advisory with health care (see H.R. 6466), [1DE] and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and panels, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- ———provide expedited procedures for consideration a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), [17JN] H. Res. 1053), [2FE] (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] ———provide for certain requirements relative to im- ———reduce disparities and improve access to diag- ———ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), munization of veterans (see H.R. 5516), [10JN] nosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- [20JY] ———provide for continued provision of health care served populations and men with a family history ———help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from services to certain veterans who were exposed to of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing sodium dichromate while serving at or near water ———require group and individual health insurance more stringent controls on the use of such devices injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] ———modify approval of any drug containing con- [15SE] colorectal cancer (see H.R. 4563), [2FE] ———support raising awareness and educating the trolled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such ———provide veterans with information on service- public about Alper’s disease (see H. Res. 1700), approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see connected disabilities at health care facilities (see [29SE] H.R. 4956), [25MR] H.R. 6220), [28SE] District of Columbia: disapprove legalization of mari- ———prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish ———take into account each child a veteran has when juana for medical treatment (see H.J. Res. 93), (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] determining the veteran’s financial status when re- [23JN] ———require dentists to provide patients with a fact- ceiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs sheet before performing any dental restoration work 4465), [19JA] (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] (see H.R. 4615), [4FE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish cies: making appropriations for military construction ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- Federal employees: clarify coverage for congressional ———making appropriations for military construction ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. staff through health insurance exchanges (see H.R. and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of 1248), [14AP] 4982), [25MR] Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see Drugs: allow the resell or transfer of covered outpatient ———ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Pro- H. Res. 1782), [21DE] drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in connection gram integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the ———making appropriations for military construction with medication regimen adherence services being pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration provided by a licensed health care professional (see (see H.R. 4489), [21JA] (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] H.R. 6176), [22SE] ———extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make pay- ———improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult ments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury ———provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4568), or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), [14JY] H.R. 5179), [29AP] (see H.R. 5200), [4MY] [2FE] ———provide grants for treatment of methamphet- ———provide for a voluntary, non-work-related dis- Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable amine abuse (see H.R. 5678), [1JY] ability insurance program (see H.R. 6368), [29SE] access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and ———require the President, Vice President, Members [21DE] retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate of Congress, political appointees, and congressional ———promote sexual and reproductive health of indi- amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] staff to purchase health insurance through the ex- viduals and couples (see H.R. 5121), [22AP] ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- changes (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] ———provide assistance to improve the health of store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: cover services newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild provided to injured workers by physician assistants [11MY] the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] Disabled: enhance existing adult day programs for peo- ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and ple with multiple sclerosis or other similar diseases for individuals and small businesses, and the budget proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil and improve access to respite services for family process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. caregivers who are taking care of such people (see Education: ensure schools have physical education pro- 6119), [14SE] H.R. 6208), [23SE] grams that meet minimum requirements for physical FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response Disasters: provide child safety, care, and education con- education (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] tinuity in the event of a Presidentially declared dis- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: designate ———ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical aster (see H.R. 5240), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1477), [24JN] Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), [21JA] Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- Field emergency medical services: improve (see H.R. programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign 6528), [16DE] 1155), [10MR] trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws Food: provide children from underserved areas with ———establish research advisory committee and pro- (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] better access to meals served through the summer vide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation food service program for children and certain child tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR]

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———provide plant-based commodities under the Hypertension: raise awareness and reverse prevalence ———enhance quality through nursing facility survey school lunch program and the school breakfast pro- in U.S. through education, community programs, cul- system improvements (see H.R. 6074), [30JY] gram (see H.R. 4870), [17MR] turally competent strategies, research, and efforts to ———ensure access to resin-based dental fillings that ———require food containing bioengineered products reduce salt content in foods (see H. Res. 1656), is at least equal to the level of access to mercury- be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] [23SE] based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- Immigration: create an exemption from the presumption ———extend the period of temporary increase of the duced with, a genetically engineered material (see that an alien is an immigrant for an alien seeking Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. H.R. 5577), [23JN] to enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant to care for 5471), [28MY] Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- a relative with a serious health issue (see H.R. 5595), ———improve access to advanced practice nurses and forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry [24JN] physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 6373), [29SE] products to further examine the products and prohibit Information technology: extend health information tech- ———improve and protect rehabilitative and case interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), nology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, management services to improve the health and wel- [3MR] mental health, and substance abuse professionals and fare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), facilities (see H.R. 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), H.R. 4787), [9MR] [17DE] [15AP] ———provide 100 percent reimbursement for medical Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, as- Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through a sist developing countries in improving delivery of of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- health services, and assist developing countries in [6MY] ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see ———expand health savings account availability, ———require States to provide oral health services H.R. 4933), [24MR] eliminate medical expense deduction restrictions, and to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. ———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility re- provide cooperative governing of individual health 5364), [20MY] quirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce Medical devices: recognize life-saving role of ostomy based on provision of certain health services (see (see H.R. 4696), [25FE] care and prosthetics in the lives of people in the H.R. 4879), [18MR] ———express that a Government imposed mandate U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 245), [2MR] ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- requiring individuals to purchase health insurance Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), [3FE] (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance ———extend temporarily the period of COBRA con- ———clarify policy relative to physician supervision program and certain trade preference programs and tinuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see H.R. amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- available through an employment-based health plan 6376), [29SE] porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), ———count period of observation in a hospital ex- [13DE] [18MY] ceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- ———support increased market access for exports of ———improve access to health care services and pro- tient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. vide improved medical care by reducing the exces- nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] 1196), [18MR] sive burden the liability system places on the health ———eliminate lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthal- care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), [1JY] hospital services (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] mology: anniversary of EyeCare America program ———increase maximum age for children eligible for ———ensure more timely access to home health serv- (see H. Res. 1226), [25MR] medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see ices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), [13AP] ———establish a cancer center construction loan pro- FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising H.R. 5206), [4MY] gram (see H.R. 5861), [26JY] of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] ———increase maximum age for children eligible for ———establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection Government regulations: prohibit conditioning licensure medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] of a health care provider upon participation in a programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] ———establish an extended special enrollment period health plan (see H.R. 6171), [22SE] ———prohibit use of funds for implementation or en- for part B (see H.R. 4473), [20JA] Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- forcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health ———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- insurance (see H.R. 4904), [22MR] and supplies furnished by small retail community tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers ———provide for coverage of medically necessary pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater food under Federal health programs and private (see H.R. 5235), [6MY] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] health insurance (see H.R. 4926), [24MR] ———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in ———provide for incentives to encourage health insur- immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), [24JN] aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and ance coverage (see H.R. 4944), [25MR] ———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval ———provide for incentives to encourage health insur- and reduce costs relative to treatment of complica- vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), ance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), tions of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), [23FE] [27JA] [22MR] ———include screening computed tomography Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environ- ———reform provision of long-term care insurance colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. ment are protected from risks of chemical exposure (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] 5461), [28MY] (see H.R. 5820), [22JY] ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health ———permit physicians and suppliers a new election ———reduce emissions of formaldehyde from com- insurance (see H.R. 4995, 4999), [13AP] to become participating physicians and suppliers if posite wood products (see H.R. 4805), [10MR] ———support efforts to extend the Health Coverage physician fee schedule rates are extended (see H.R. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- Tax Credit to provide access to affordable healthcare 5290), [12MY] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] for Delphi Corp., retirees and other eligible individ- ———preserve integrated care for durable medical ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] uals (see H. Res. 1628), [16SE] equipment under the competitive bidding program (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): provide further study for qualified hospital-related durable medical equip- Health care professionals: extend changes to require- (see H. Res. 1309), [29AP] ment entities (see H.R. 6095), [10AU] ments for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in cer- IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- ———prevent the catastrophic loss of wage index re- tain health professional shortage areas (see H.R. ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform classification (see H.R. 6512), [9DE] 5687), [1JY] (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] ———prohibit mid-year changes in the formularies of ———increase number of primary care physicians and (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] Part D plans (see H.R. 4917), [23MR] medical residents serving health professional short- Law enforcement: provide for criminal liability for the ———protect access to home health services for bene- age areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] denial of health care coverage of a treatment or ficiaries (see H.R. 5803), [21JY] Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. an individual (see H.R. 6000), [30JY] ———provide a transition period for reductions in rel- 4757), [4MR] Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see ative value units for certain newly bundled services Higher Education Act: provide for refinancing of cer- H. Res. 1575), [29JY] to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment tain private education loans for primary care physi- Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training rates (see H.R. 6459), [30NO] cians (see H.R. 6374), [29SE] Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] ———provide an option for any citizen or permanent House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens [9MR] form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] ———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practi- ———return several measures to the Senate (see H. ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, tioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), Res. 1653), [23SE] Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), [25MY] Housing: revitalize distressed housing, reform public refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s housing demolition and disposition rules, provide 1744), [1DE] disease and other dementia diagnosis and services agencies with resources to preserve units, and train Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- residents to provide home-based health services (see incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), H.R. 5814), [22JY] ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] [29JY]

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———provide coverage of custom fabricated breast National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), Res. 1313), [29AP] and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] [27MY] National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see ———provide for additional opportunities to enroll (see H. Res. 1154), [9MR] H. Con. Res. 262), [15AP] under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ———provide for patient protection by establishing H. Res. 1523), [15JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare pro- National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate National School Lunch Act: improve purchase and viders (see H.R. 5527), [15JN] (see H. Res. 1507), [1JY] processing of healthful commodities for use in ———provide for timely access to post-mastectomy National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness school meal programs (see H.R. 4607), [4FE] items (see H.R. 5593), [24JN] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), ———promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren ———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists [21JY] in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psy- National Commission on Children and Disasters: reau- (see H.R. 5090), [21AP] chologist services (see H.R. 6147), [16SE] thorize and extend the final report deadline (see H.R. National STD Awareness Month: support goals and ———reclassification of hospitals as rural referral cen- 5266), [11MY] ideals (see H. Res. 1250), [14AP] ters (see H.R. 5474), [28MY] National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see ———reform sustainable growth rate payment system (see H. Res. 1603), [30JY] H. Res. 1536), [20JY] for physicians (H.R. 3961), consideration of Senate National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see amendments (see H. Res. 1109), [25FE] [13JY] H. Res. 1039), [26JA] ———repeal the unearned income contribution provi- National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Phy- National Women’s Health Week: support goals and sion in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation sicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), [2MR] ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), [27AP] Act (see H.R. 6385), [29SE] National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- ———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] ———treat certain provider taxes as allowable costs (see H. Res. 1264), [15AP] New York, NY: extend and improve protections and for purposes of reimbursements to critical access National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- hospitals (see H.R. 6346), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. ———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and 1674), [29SE] [18NO] ideals (see H. Res. 1302), [27AP] NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s ———waive part B premiums for certain military retir- National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: Health (see H. Res. 1750), [2DE] ees (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), [12JA] pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1478), [24JN] Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- ———clarify application of electronic health record National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hos- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), [17JN] gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] pitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see Ogden, UT: anniversary of McKay-Dee Hospital Center ———enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a H. Res. 1003), [12JA] (see H. Res. 1136), [3MR] data-mining system and biometric technology pro- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kid- Ohio: assist in conducting a bed bug prevention and gram, and support GAO study on Medicare adminis- ney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), [15JN] mitigation program (see H.R. 6383), [29SE] trative contractors (see H.R. 5044), [15AP] National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA ———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney H. Res. 1667), [28SE] for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see port World Fit program promoting physical fitness ———improve oversight of nursing facilities by ensur- H. Res. 1056), [2FE] to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] ing adequate, trained surveyors (see H.R. 6261), National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify that [29SE] 1580), [29JY] standards or procedures in medical malpractice ac- ———provide coverage of voluntary advance care National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. tions are not affected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), [20JY] Res. 288), [14JN] ———commend efforts of State legislatures, attorneys ———provide for treatment of certain electronic health National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see general, and citizens to resist implementation (see records as certified EHR technology for purposes H. Res. 1486), [29JN] H. Res. 1230), [25MR] of health information technology payment incentives National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] H. Res. 1261), [15AP] [27JY] ———provide supplemental payments to nursing fa- National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. ———delay cut-off date relative to self-referrals to cilities serving beneficiaries and ensure adequate 1291), [22AP] physician-owned hospitals (see H.R. 5271), [11MY] payment levels for services (see H.R. 5457), [28MY] National objectives: ensure an up or down vote on ———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States health centers and require Medicaid coverage for [17MR] (see H.R. 4960), [25MR] services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), ———policy to provide health care and reform insur- ———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Vet- [29JN] ance procedures (see H.R. 5421, 5444), [27MY] erans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. ———honor commitment and service of Albert Ein- ———policy to provide health care and reform insur- 4894), [20MR] stein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, and ance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (see H. ———establish a public health insurance option (see Philadelphia International Airport for helping fami- Res. 1203), [20MR] H.R. 5808), [21JY] lies dealing with autism gain confidence in public ———policy to provide health care and reform insur- ———expedite application of provision prohibiting re- places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] ance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections in enroll- scissions of health insurance coverage (see H.R. ———revise and extend substance use disorder and ment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] 5761), [15JY] mental health programs (see H.R. 5466), [28MY] ———policy to provide health care and reform insur- ———modify special rules relating to coverage of Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), ance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see H.R. 5073), abortion services (see H.R. 5111), [22AP] [15AP] [20AP] ———permit certain individuals losing their COBRA Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety ———policy to provide health care and reform insur- continuation coverage to have access to the high- practices and compliance in order to prevent mine ance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see H.R. 5424), risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] [27MY] National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. [1JY] ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage Res. 1138), [4MR] ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), Res. 1033), [21JA] importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), [27MY] National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support [10MR] ———protect rights of conscience relative to require- goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), [27JA] National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support ments for coverage of specific items and services National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] (see H. Res. 1445), [15JN] National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate ———provide for appropriate procedures for National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1373), [19MY] verification of citizenship status (see H.R. 6444), (see H. Res. 1410), [27MY] National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), [18NO] National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day: support [15JY] ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1521), [15JY] National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness (see H. Res. 1485), [29JN] [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, [26MY] 1162), [11MR] 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE]

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———repeal certain limitations on tax health care ben- products and develop a regulatory environment that ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- efits (see H.R. 5923), [29JY] enables rapid approval of safe and effective products diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and ———repeal certain provisions relative to physician (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] for living costs due to vacating such residence, and referals for hospitals and physician ownership or in- Schools: end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), vestment interests transparency (see H.R. 5433), 5628), [29JN] [18MR] [27MY] ———require educational agencies participating in cer- ———provide for active qualified public safety em- ———repeal limits on health-related tax benefits and tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital treat high deductible plans as qualified health plans require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] (see H.R. 5936), [29JY] tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] ———provide incentives for the development of quali- ———repeal provision providing funds for a certain Senior citizens: include information on HIV in certain fied infectious disease products (see H.R. 6331), health care facility and rescind such funds (see H.R. disease prevention and health promotion services [29SE] 5802), [20JY] (see H.R. 4657), [23FE] ———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. ———repeal provisions providing for the Independent ———support efforts to guarantee financial security, 5095), [21AP] (see H.R. 5615), [28JN] Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] quality and affordable health care, protection from ———repeal limitation on health flexible spending ar- ———repeal provisions relative to annual period for abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities rangements (see H.R. 5215), [5MY] disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to with adequate housing and transportation (see H. ———repeal taxes on income and improve income elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service Res. 1342), [6MY] security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] benefits (see H.R. 6303), [29SE] (see H.R. 6502), Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. [8DE] and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] Res. 1449), [16JN] ———repeal provisions relative to health savings ac- Small business: express importance of biotechnology U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- counts (see H.R. 5126), [22AP] firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., tives and related Millennium Development Goals, ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- annual limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6452), [12MR] cation, human rights, and global health initiatives [29NO] Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- lifetime limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6453), ———establish a procedure to safeguard the surpluses ommendations from being used to deny or restrict [29NO] of the Social Security and Medicare Hospital Insur- health insurance coverage of items or services (see ———repeal provisions that prohibit health coverage ance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] H.R. 4794), [9MR] rescissions (see H.R. 6454), [29NO] ———expand permissive exclusion from participation U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- in Federal health care programs to individuals and (see H. Res. 1511), [13JY] tion exclusions or other discrimination based on entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, health status for adults (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] 6130), [15SE] transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- ———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such tion exclusions or other discrimination based on maternity care under Medicaid and the State Chil- programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] health status for children (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), Veterans: establish a commission to review benefits ———repeal provisions that require extension of de- [18NO] provided by each State to disabled veterans (see pendent coverage to adult children under age 26 ———level of benefit payment in the month of the H.R. 4559), [2FE] (see H.R. 6450), [29NO] ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), beneficiary’s death (see H.R. 5001), [13AP] Water: allow small public water systems to request ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, [22MR] exemption from national primary drinking water re- Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four ———prohibit the display of account numbers on ———increase assistance for States, water systems, Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe Persian Gulf Conflict: commemorate and reaffirm U.S. ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] damages for physical and economic injuries caused ———require citizenship and immigration verification ———reduce lead in drinking water (see H.R. 5289), by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s [12MY] [1JY] Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and Pharmaceuticals: require mail-order pharmacies to no- ———waive waiting period for disability insurance support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering tify customers when generic drugs become available benefits for disabled individuals suffering from a from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- and prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meet- Women: expand access to preventive health care serv- [29SE] ing (see H. Res. 1482), [28JN] ices that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce Product safety: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribu- Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and the number of abortions, and improve access to tion in commerce of children’s products containing ideals (see H. Res. 1664), [28SE] women’s health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] excessive cadmium, chromium, barium, or antimony Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see ———require that every mammography report contain (see H.R. 5920), [29JY] H.R. 6081), [9AU] (see H.R. 6083), [10AU] a summary of the patient’s breast density and a Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic Taxation: allow a credit for infant formula rebates paid statement concerning the benefit of supplementary to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 6032), under WIC (see H.R. 6159), [22SE] screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue [30JY] ———allow a deduction for qualified long-term care (see H.R. 6404), [15NO] Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- insurance and a credit for individuals who care for World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. nated approach to improving maternal and infant those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), Con. Res. 333), [1DE] health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] [28SE] World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see Research: encourage use of medical checklists through ———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. H. Con. Res. 246), [3MR] research (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see ———expand and accelerate genomics research and (see H.R. 4887), [19MR] H. Res. 1302), [27AP] initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- ———establish tax-free COBRA premium payment ac- World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 1686), nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- counts (see H.R. 6001), [30JY] [29SE] ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] ———exclude from gross income discharge of indebt- World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), ———provide for human stem cell research, including edness incurred from long-term care expenses (see [15JY] embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H.R. 6357), [29SE] Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. [10MR] ———exclude from gross income remediation pay- Res. 1122), [26FE] Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] Messages pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- ———exempt certain emergency medical devices from Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] the excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 6257), President Obama, [2FE] ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- [29SE] Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- and use funds to establish child care, global health ficking: President Obama, [26JA] place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation Motions [1JY] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust ———support regenerative medicine through research ———provide a credit for taxpayers with long-term laws to the business of health insurance to protect funding and commercial development of regenerative care needs (see H.R. 5491), [9JN] competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), [24FE]

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Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Com- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) school construction and renovation, and other edu- Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) grams (S. 3307), [1DE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With cies: making appropriations for military construction Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] (H.R. 4851), [15AP] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- [21DE] House of Representatives Copies of Documents, islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act: Com- form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment sys- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1109) (H. Rept. merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), tem for physicians (H.R. 3961), [25FE] 111–420), [25FE] [29JA] National objectives: policy to provide health care and Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, New York, NY: extend and improve protections and mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- 111–458), [25MR] (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] Dental Emergency Responder Act: Committee on En- Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee ———extend and improve protections and services to ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack 111–647), [28SE] Rept. 111–631), [28SE] (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments: Reports filed ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] Treatment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), [28SE] 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act: Committee Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1210) (H. cies Appropriations for Military Construction and [22SE] Rept. 111–638), [28SE] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] Rept. 111–524), [1JY] ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILI- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), ATION ACT on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. [26JY] Bills and resolutions 111–489), [20MY] Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee Appropriations: deauthorize (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- Enact (H.R. 4872): consideration (see H. Res. 1203), on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce [20MR] Rept. 111–608), [16SE] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] ———consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Enhance and Increase the Number of Veterinarians Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Res. 1225), [25MR] Trained in Veterinary Public Health: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2999) (H. [29JY] ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform Rept. 111–634), [28SE] Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Medicare: repeal the unearned income contribution pro- Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act: Com- (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] vision in the Health Care and Education Reconcili- Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1017) (H. ation Act (see H.R. 6385), [29SE] Rept. 111–488), [20MY] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) 111–633), [28SE] pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- Repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- 6555), [17DE] Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. Motions tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 111–639), [28SE] Enact (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Medical Debt Relief Act: Committee on Financial Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Services (House) (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 111–629), Consideration of H.R. 4872, Provisions: Committee on fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation [28SE] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) (H. Rept. 111–448), Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope [20MR] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the 1225) (H. Rept. 111–458), [25MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), HEALTH CARE FACILITIES [2MR] [26AP] Bills and resolutions Consideration of H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education Armed Forces: enable State homes to furnish nursing Fair Competition Act: Committee on Rules (House) and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), home care to parents whose children died while serv- (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111–418), [23FE] [29JY] ing in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), [26JA] Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: tion): recognize contributions to community health for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and fight against racial health disparities (see H. Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] Res. 1591), [30JY] Rept. 111–570), [27JY] National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) health care providers to donate prescription medica- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: [29AP] ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] ness program relative to emergency contraception 111–426), [4MR] 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. Dept. of Defense: establish an office responsible for Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- 111–560), [22JY] implementing all recommendations and requirements tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) regarding military medical facilities in the National (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR]

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———temporarily adjust reimbursement rates for and require identification of the license of health National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. 5403), care professionals (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] 1291), [22AP] [26MY] ———provide for criminal liability for the denial of Ogden, UT: anniversary of McKay-Dee Hospital Center Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award health care coverage of a treatment or an individual (see H. Res. 1136), [3MR] grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce (see H.R. 6000), [30JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay cut- energy costs and increase resilience to improve secu- ———provide for transparency in health care pricing off date relative to self-referrals to physician-owned rity (see H.R. 6553), [17DE] (see H.R. 4700), [25FE] hospitals (see H.R. 5271), [11MY] Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from Health care professionals: increase number of primary ———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special entering into any contract with their health care pro- care physicians and medical residents serving health Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States viders (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] professional shortage areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] (see H.R. 4960), [25MR] ———provide grants to eligible medical schools for Major William Edward Adams Dept. of Veterans Af- ———protect rights of conscience relative to require- constructing, renovating, or improving facilities to fairs Clinic, Craig, CO: designate (see H.R. 5798), ments for coverage of specific items and services increase the supply of physicians (see H.R. 4875), [20JY] (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] [17MR] Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record ———repeal certain provisions relative to physician Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquire and utilize the Our incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- referals for hospitals and physician ownership or in- Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafay- ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] vestment interests transparency (see H.R. 5433), ette, LA, as a full-service hospital to better serve ———enhance quality through nursing facility survey [27MY] veterans throughout the Acadiana region (see H. Res. system improvements (see H.R. 6074), [30JY] ———repeal provision providing funds for a certain 1647), [22SE] Medicare: clarify policy relative to physician super- health care facility and rescind such funds (see H.R. ———authorize waiver of collection of copayments vision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see 5802), [20JY] for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans (see H.R. 6376), [29SE] Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- H.R. 5768), [15JY] ———count period of observation in a hospital ex- hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money ———clarify eligibility of certain veterans who serve ceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four in Iraq following the end of U.S. military combat tient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] operations for hospital care, medical services, and nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- nursing home care (see H.R. 6154), [16SE] ———eliminate lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric nated approach to improving maternal and infant ———designate certain medical facilities as health hospital services (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] professional shortage areas (see H.R. 4654), [23FE] ———establish a cancer center construction loan pro- Social Security: establish a procedure to safeguard the ———display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill gram (see H.R. 5861), [26JY] surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hos- of Rights (see H.R. 5953), [29JY] ———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment pital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] ———educate staff and inform veterans about the In- and supplies furnished by small retail community ———expand permissive exclusion from participation jured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs in Federal health care programs to individuals and 5428), [27MY] (see H.R. 5235), [6MY] entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. ———establish child-care centers for children of vet- ———preserve integrated care for durable medical 6130), [15SE] erans receiving treatment and other individuals (see equipment under the competitive bidding program ———require citizenship and immigration verification H.R. 4656), [23FE] for qualified hospital-related durable medical equip- of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s ———establish public-private partnerships for the ment entities (see H.R. 6095), [10AU] Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] treatment and research of post-traumatic stress dis- ———prevent the catastrophic loss of wage index re- Taxation: provide for active qualified public safety em- order (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital ———furnish hospital care, medical services, and classification (see H.R. 6512), [9DE] ———provide a transition period for reductions in rel- insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] nursing home care to veterans who were stationed ative value units for certain newly bundled services Reports filed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act: Com- contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1017) (H. ———provide veterans with information on service- rates (see H.R. 6459), [30NO] Rept. 111–488), [20MY] connected disabilities at health care facilities (see ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- H.R. 6220), [28SE] disease and other dementia diagnosis and services erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations ———take into account each child a veteran has when to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: determining the veteran’s financial status when re- tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. ceiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. [29JY] Rept. 111–570), [27JY] 4465), [19JA] ———provide for patient protection by establishing Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare pro- cies Appropriations for Military Construction and cies: making appropriations for military construction viders (see H.R. 5527), [15JN] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] ———provide that hospitals located in territories are ———making appropriations for military construction eligible for electronic health record incentive pay- (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration ments in the same manner as hospitals located in Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), Diseases: provide grants and assistance to improve ———reclassification of hospitals as rural referral cen- [26AP] services for individuals with autism and their fami- ters (see H.R. 5474), [28MY] Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- lies and expand the number of University Centers ———treat certain provider taxes as allowable costs tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Edu- for purposes of reimbursements to critical access Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), cation (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] hospitals (see H.R. 6346), [29SE] [22SE] FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability ———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS related term(s) of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand [18NO] PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- Bills and resolutions Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and pro- aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and ———clarify application of electronic health record vide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hos- [29JY] vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), pitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doc- [27JA] ———improve oversight of nursing facilities by ensur- tors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Prov- Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- ing adequate, trained surveyors (see H.R. 6261), ince (see H. Res. 1661), [28SE] patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- [29SE] American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see nection with medication regimen adherence services ———provide supplemental payments to nursing fa- H. Res. 1296), [22AP] being provided by a licensed health care professional cilities serving beneficiaries and ensure adequate Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] payment levels for services (see H.R. 5457), [28MY] in care and conservation of wild animals and eco- ———encourage use of medical checklists through re- Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral systems and develop educational programs focused search (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] health centers and require Medicaid coverage for on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see ———extend health information technology assistance services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), H.R. 4497), [21JA] eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and [29JN] Armed Forces: recognize service of medical and air substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. crews in helping transport wounded warriors back 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] Res. 1033), [21JA] to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical ———improve understanding and coordination of crit- National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] ical care health services (see H.R. 6306), [29SE] H. Res. 1003), [12JA] Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- ———prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- representation in the provision of health care services 1580), [29JY] ees and first responders, and reject expressions of

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sympathy for those who attack public servants (see and expand the number of University Centers for Higher Education Act: provide for refinancing of cer- H. Res. 1127), [2MR] Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education tain private education loans for primary care physi- ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] cians (see H.R. 6374), [29SE] attack on Federal building and commend Robin De Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Housing: revitalize distressed housing, reform public Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] housing demolition and disposition rules, provide Res. 1134), [2MR] ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. agencies with resources to preserve units, and train Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- residents to provide home-based health services (see Medal (see H.R. 6073), [30JY] ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. H.R. 5814), [22JY] Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), 1248), [14AP] Immigration: extend changes to requirements for ad- [1JY] Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions mission of nonimmigrant nurses in certain health Certified Nurses Day: observance (see H. Res. 1158), for direct care workers and improve systems for professional shortage areas (see H.R. 5687), [1JY] [10MR] collection and reporting of data on the direct care Law enforcement: permit health care providers to dis- Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and workforce (see H.R. 5902), [28JY] close certain protected health information to law en- health care providers to donate prescription medica- FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-inter- forcement officials (see H.R. 5733), [14JY] tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions est relative to drug company fees and advisory pan- Medicaid: enhance quality through nursing facility sur- for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), els, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- vey system improvements (see H.R. 6074), [30JY] [29AP] label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs ———improve access to advanced practice nurses and Claims: require employers of first responders to pay (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 6373), [29SE] for certain judgments against, and other costs in- ———require dentists to provide patients with a fact- ———require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. curred by, those first responders that arise out of sheet before performing any dental restoration work 6290), [29SE] their conduct in the course of official duty (see H.R. (see H.R. 4615), [4FE] Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules 4992), [13AP] Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: cover services (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- provided to injured workers by physician assistants ———clarify policy relative to physician supervision ness program relative to emergency contraception and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see H.R. (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] FEMA: tribute to organizations comprising the National 6376), [29SE] ———establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure Urban Search and Rescue System for determination ———count period of observation in a hospital ex- provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. and work as first responders to disasters and other ceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- 5309), [13MY] incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see tient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- H. Res. 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, as- ———ensure more timely access to home health serv- Dept. of Defense: temporarily adjust reimbursement sist developing countries in improving delivery of ices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), [13AP] rates for TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. health services, and assist developing countries in ———permit physicians and suppliers a new election 5403), [26MY] strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see to become participating physicians and suppliers if Dept. of HHS: conduct programs to screen adolescents, H.R. 4933), [24MR] physician fee schedule rates are extended (see H.R. and educate health professionals, with respect to FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising 5290), [12MY] bleeding disorders (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] ———protect access to home health services for bene- ———develop a strategic plan to retrain displaced Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- ficiaries (see H.R. 5803), [21JY] workers to become health care professionals serving ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath ———provide a transition period for reductions in rel- areas with a shortage of such professionals (see H.R. of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] (see H. ative value units for certain newly bundled services 4799), [9MR] Res. 1066), [3FE] to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment ———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. ———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ rates (see H.R. 6459), [30NO] 4601), [4FE] efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of ———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practi- ———make grants to eligible local educational agen- earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] tioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), cies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in public Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- [25MY] elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5335), patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s [18MY] nection with medication regimen adherence services disease and other dementia diagnosis and services ———prohibit precluding of patients from entering being provided by a licensed health care professional to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- into any contract with their health care providers (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] ———encourage use of medical checklists through re- [29JY] ———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making search (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] ———provide for patient protection by establishing evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see ———ensure health care consumer and provider access safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare pro- H.R. 5807), [21JY] to certain benefits plan information and provide viders (see H.R. 5527), [15JN] ———provide a comprehensive approach to preventing transparency in hospital price and quality information ———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR] as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psy- ———provide grants to eligible medical schools for ———extend health information technology assistance chologist services (see H.R. 6147), [16SE] constructing, renovating, or improving facilities to eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and ———reform sustainable growth rate payment system increase the supply of physicians (see H.R. 4875), substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. for physicians (H.R. 3961), consideration of Senate [17MR] 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] amendments (see H. Res. 1109), [25FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain medical ———improve access to health care services and pro- ———treat certain provider taxes as allowable costs facilities as health professional shortage areas (see vide improved medical care by reducing the exces- for purposes of reimbursements to critical access H.R. 4654), [23FE] sive burden the liability system places on the health hospitals (see H.R. 6346), [29SE] ———establish a program to assist military medics care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), [1JY] ———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), and corpsmen in making transitions to civilian physi- ———improve field emergency medical services (see [18NO] cian assistant jobs (see H.R. 6339), [29SE] H.R. 6528), [16DE] Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary ad- ———establish a toll-free hotline to assist and provide ———increase number of primary care physicians and vance care planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), training to mental health professionals at institutions medical residents serving health professional short- [20JY] of higher learning (see H.R. 5385), [25MY] age areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] ———provide for treatment of certain electronic health ———improve continuing professional education reim- ———national policy to provide health care and re- records as certified EHR technology for purposes bursement provided to health professional employees form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see of health information technology payment incentives (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] H.R. 5073), [20AP] (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] ———provide for annual reviews of mental health pro- ———national policy to provide health care and re- National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. fessionals treating veterans (see H.R. 5731), [14JY] form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see Res. 1033), [21JA] ———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on H.R. 5424), [27MY] National Chiropractic Health Month: observance (see matters regarding compensation of employees other ———prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or H. Res. 1523), [15JY] than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), [16JN] representation in the provision of health care services National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment and promote and require identification of the license of health Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial care professionals (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] [21JY] disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] ———provide for criminal liability for the denial of National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Phy- ———improve quality of cancer care and quality of health care coverage of a treatment or an individual sicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), [2MR] life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), (see H.R. 6000), [30JY] National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see [17JN] ———recognize life-saving role of ostomy care and H. Res. 1003), [12JA] ———provide grants and assistance to improve serv- prosthetics in the lives of people in the U.S. (see National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see ices for individuals with autism and their families H. Con. Res. 245), [2MR] H. Res. 1667), [28SE]

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National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment sys- HEART DISEASE EDUCATION, ANALYSIS RE- 1580), [29JY] tem for physicians (H.R. 3961), [25FE] SEARCH, AND TREATMENT (HEART) FOR National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see Reports filed WOMEN ACT H. Res. 1261), [15AP] Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee Reports filed National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce 1291), [22AP] 111–489), [20MY] (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. 111–639), [28SE] National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act: Com- HEART MOUNTAIN RELOCATION CENTER ideals (see H. Res. 1600), [30JY] mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1017) (H. STUDY ACT National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. Rept. 111–488), [20MY] Reports filed 1162), [11MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Northwestern University: anniversary of Feinberg Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act: Com- (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] School of Medicine (see H. Res. 1004), [12JA] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1109) (H. Rept. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify that HEBRON, KY 111–420), [25FE] standards or procedures in medical malpractice ac- Bills and resolutions Dental Emergency Responder Act: Committee on En- tions are not affected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] North Pointe Elementary: commend for project to se- ———delay cut-off date relative to self-referrals to ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. lect the firefly as the National Invertebrate (see H. physician-owned hospitals (see H.R. 5271), [11MY] 111–647), [28SE] Res. 1753), [7DE] ———establish a public health insurance option (see Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee HEFTEL, CECIL L. H.R. 5808), [21JY] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. Bills and resolutions ———protect rights of conscience relative to require- Rept. 111–608), [16SE] Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: ments for coverage of specific items and services Enhance and Increase the Number of Veterinarians designate (see H.R. 5720), [13JY] (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] Trained in Veterinary Public Health: Committee on HEIGHT, DOROTHY I. ———repeal certain provisions relative to physician Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2999) (H. Bills and resolutions referals for hospitals and physician ownership or in- Rept. 111–634), [28SE] Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, vestment interests transparency (see H.R. 5433), Family Health Care Accessibility Act: Committee on DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] [27MY] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. Tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] Rept. 111–607), [16SE] Pharmaceuticals: require mail-order pharmacies to no- HEINRICH, MARTIN (a Representative from New Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the tify customers when generic drugs become available Mexico) Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), and prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs Bills and resolutions introduced [26AP] without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), Armed Forces: extend TRICARE coverage to certain Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Com- [29SE] dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) [24MR] a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 6151), [16SE] Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With 5388), [25MY] Portugal: express condolences and support for people Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and Dept. of Defense: carry out a pilot program on collabo- affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce rative energy security (see H.R. 5230), [6MY] commend rescue efforts of those who responded to (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend time period in which such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration an individual may transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, Educational Assistance benefits to dependents (see to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 6032), Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules H.R. 6336), [29SE] [30JY] (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] Federal Land Disposal Account: reinstate funds (see Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- H.R. 6206), [23SE] Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and Medicare: provide coverage of clinical pharmacist prac- and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), titioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] [22SE] School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. [25MY] HEALTH DATA COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT Mineral Leasing Act: permanently withdraw all Federal 1091), [22FE] ACT Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from par- lands from location and entry for uranium mining Bills and resolutions ticipation in Federal health care programs to individ- and provide for leasing of such lands under such Enact (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] uals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities Act for uranium mining (see H.R. 6335), [29SE] (see H.R. 6130), [15SE] HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY FAIR COM- ———require an operator to compensate a surface Telecommunications: award grants for development of PETITION ACT owner for damages resulting from the oil and gas nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices Bills and resolutions operations of the operator on land affected by the that support mission-critical broadband voice and Enact (see H.R. 4626), [22FE] operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] data communications of public safety personnel (see Enact (H.R. 4626): consideration (see H. Res. 1098), Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual H.R. 5907), [28JY] [23FE] Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- ———improve and coordinate emergency communica- Motions rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] tions systems through use of 911 services and sup- Enact (H.R. 4626), [24FE] Native Americans: repeal a restriction on treating as port construction and operation of ubiquitous and Reports filed Indian country certain lands held in trust for Indian reliable citizen activated system (see H.R. 4829), Consideration of H.R. 4626, Provisions: Committee on pueblos in New Mexico (see H.R. 4445), [13JA] [11MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111–418), New Mexico: honor the New Mexico Air National ———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- [23FE] Guard and recognize service of the 150th Fighter velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and HEALTH INSURANCE RATE AUTHORITY Wing (see H. Res. 1697), [29SE] provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety Bills and resolutions ———tribute to Hispanic Education Act (see H. Res. agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] Establish (see H.R. 4757), [4MR] 1432), [10JN] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- HEALTHCARE TRUTH AND TRANSPARENCY New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), ommendations from being used to deny or restrict ACT [2MR] health insurance coverage of items or services (see Bills and resolutions Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- H.R. 4794), [9MR] Enact (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] ington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), [22AP] West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT Taxation: clarify types of energy conservation subsidies National Guard and local responders for rescuing Bills and resolutions provided by public utilities eligible for income exclu- individuals from a downed military helicopter (see Enact (S. 3307): consideration (see H. Res. 1742), sion (see H.R. 5839), [22JY] H. Res. 1153), [9MR] [30NO] HELLENIC REPUBLIC see GREECE Women: require that every mammography report con- Motions tain a summary of the patient’s breast density and HELLER, DEAN (a Representative from Nevada) Enact (S. 3307), [1DE] a statement concerning the benefit of supplementary Bills and resolutions introduced Reports filed screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from Consideration of S. 3307, Provisions: Committee on (see H.R. 6404), [15NO] location, entry, and patent under mining laws and World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) (H. Rept. 111–665), disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and [15JY] [30NO] geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH HELPING 5219), [5MY] U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), [8JN] TO OFFER INCENTIVES AND CHOICES TO Dept. of Defense: identify areas on military installa- Motions EVERYONE IN SOCIETY ACT tions and other properties regarding suitability for Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Bills and resolutions geothermal, wind, solar photovoltaic, or solar thermal (H.R. 4851), [15AP] Enact (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] trough systems (see H.R. 5507), [10JN]

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Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: require institu- Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor post- Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the tions with outstanding assistance under the Troubled humously (see H.R. 5056), [15AP] Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Ne- Asset Relief Program to disclose such fact to cus- Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] vada (see H.R. 5416), [26MY] tomers (see H.R. 6337), [29SE] Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see ———establish a competitive leasing program for Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- H. Res. 1617), [14SE] wind and solar energy development on Federal land quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. House of Representatives: return several measures to (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] 5391), [25MY] the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, those who served in the Military Intelligence Service Families and domestic relations: strengthen juvenile and provide conditions for continued operations, during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), and family courts (see H.R. 4446), [13JA] wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see [24MY] Geothermal Steam Act: provide for distribution of reve- H.R. 4889), [19MR] Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard nues to States (see H.R. 5217), [5MY] Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: re- J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas quire authorization of members of a labor organiza- for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] tion before such organization may make certain po- George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension litical expenditures (see H.R. 5860), [26JY] [2FE] or establishment of national monuments in Nevada Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), except by express authorization of Congress (see peal enhanced compensation structure reporting re- [29NO] H.R. 4675), [24FE] quirement (see H.R. 5998), [30JY] National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see Nevada: convey certain public land in and around his- ———repeal the Office of Financial Research (see H. Res. 1644), [22SE] toric mining townsites (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] H.R. 5999), [30JY] New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement Taxation: provide a partial exclusion from gross in- Motions officers, and first responders for response to at- come of gain from the sale of non-principal resi- FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. dences (see H.R. 4930), [24MR] ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- Res. 1320), [4MY] Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals ———provide a recovery period for computer-based form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] gambling machines (see H.R. 5465), [28MY] (H.R. 5114), [15JY] Southeastern States: express condolences and support Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- HERGER, WALLY (a Representative from California) for people affected by flooding and commend first ployment compensation (see H.R. 5647), [30JN] Bills and resolutions introduced responders and those assisting in recovery efforts Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- Bills and resolutions Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood Immigration: require States to certify that aliens are recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] prohibited from voting in elections for State or local control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] office as a condition of receiving funds under such Health: national policy to provide health care and re- Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. Act, [2DE] form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see 1610), [14SE] Northern Mariana Islands: make an election administra- H.R. 5424), [27MY] ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other (see H.R. 5424), [27MY] September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] Voting: establish requirements for the treatment of ab- or establishment of national monuments in California Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military per- sentee ballots in elections for Federal office (see except by express authorization of Congress (see sonnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobil- H.R. 5794), [20JY] H.R. 4703), [25FE] ity Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, ———establish standards for publication of poll tapes Office of National Drug Control Policy: eradicate mari- and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5228), juana cultivation and develop a coordinated strategy 1585), [30JY] [6MY] to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter ———establish standards for the transparent and accu- on public lands (see H. Res. 1540), [20JY] Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families rate tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see (see H. Res. 1228), [25MR] counts in elections for Federal office (see H.R. H.R. 5424), [27MY] West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia 5229), [6MY] Taxation: express that the value-added tax is a massive National Guard and local responders for rescuing Reports filed tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- individuals from a downed military helicopter (see Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote come and only further push back America’s eco- H. Res. 1153), [9MR] Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), [11MY] World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House ———modify timing rules for determining gross in- gave their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), am- Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– come relative to certain construction contracts (see phibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 457), [25MR] H.R. 6097), [10AU] 1251), [14AP] HELP FIND THE MISSING ACT HEROISM HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORP. Reports filed Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. African Americans: recognize challenges Black vet- Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] erans faced when returning home after serving in park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), [25FE] the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their HELPING HEROES KEEP THEIR HOMES ACT HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE (a Representative patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), [23FE] Reports filed from South Dakota) Armed Forces: celebrate anniversary of combat action Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) Appointments and recognize contributions of American Volunteer (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. 111–451), [22MR] Indian Law and Order Commission, [17DE] Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to Bills and resolutions introduced HENDERSON, KY the Nation’s defense (see H. Res. 1594), [30JY] Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- Bills and resolutions ———commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who fought house, Rapid City, SD: designate (see H.R. 5651), Audubon, John J.: anniversary of arrival in Henderson, in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] [30JN] KY (see H. Res. 1508), [1JY] ———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of Dept. of Agriculture: provide commodity assistance to HENDERSON, NV members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), [20MY] States participating in the school breakfast program Bills and resolutions Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- (see H.R. 4638), [22FE] Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a program to assist location, entry, and patent under mining laws and ees and first responders, and reject expressions of military medics and corpsmen in making transitions disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and sympathy for those who attack public servants (see to civilian physician assistant jobs (see H.R. 6339), geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. H. Res. 1127), [2MR] [29SE] 5219), [5MY] ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane ———modify standard of visual acuity required for HENSARLING, JEB (a Representative from Texas) attack on Federal building and commend Robin De eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance Appointments Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. (see H.R. 5360), [20MY] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Res. 1134), [2MR] Disasters: improve recovery and hazard mitigation ac- sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of tivities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), Bills and resolutions introduced Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial [23SE] Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), [21AP] Federal Crop Insurance Act: permit certain livestock (see H.J. Res. 79), [3MR] Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] owners to plant a secondary crop for the use of Community Reinvestment Act: repeal (see H.R. 5038), Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appro- the producer as emergency feed (see H.R. 6338), [15AP] priate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] [29SE]

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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] 111–458), [25MR] (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, Designated Speaker pro tempore mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- House of Representatives, [14JN] [29JN] nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) HIRE A HERO ACT Power resources: require major fuel distributors to in- (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] Bills and resolutions stall blender pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) Enact (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] 5632), [29JN] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] HIRING INCENTIVES TO REINVEST AND SBA: establish a Native American entrepreneurial de- HIGHER EDUCATION ANTI-HARASSMENT ACT INCENTIVIZE NEW GROWTH (HIRING) ACT velopment program (see H.R. 6233), [28SE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Taxation: allow a deduction for qualified long-term Enact (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] Enact (see H.R. 4437), [13JA] care insurance and a credit for individuals who care HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING WEEK HIRING INCENTIVES TO RESTORE EMPLOY- for those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), Bills and resolutions MENT ACT [28SE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] Bills and resolutions ———provide an investment tax credit for advanced HIGHWAYS see ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus biofuel production (see H.R. 5343), [19MY] HILL, BARON P. (a Representative from Indiana) and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- HIGGINS, BRIAN (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] Bills and resolutions introduced Disasters: review, update, and revise factors to measure Enact (H.R. 2847): consideration of Senate amendment Taxation: expand incentives for education (see H.R. severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] 5078), [20AP] evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), Taxation: extend exemption for employer payroll taxes HIGHER EDUCATION ACT [22JY] relative to employment of new hires (see H.R. 6105), Bills and resolutions Science: establish and expand partnerships that promote [10AU] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- innovation andincrease the economic and social im- Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and ative to health care reform, student loan reform, pact of research by developing tools and resources controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), [29JN] school construction and renovation, and other edu- to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses Motions cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] (see H.R. 4998), [13AP] Enact (H.R. 2847), [4MR] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- HILL, SHANE Reports filed ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Pro- school construction and renovation, and other edu- Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- (H. Rept. 111–426), [4MR] Res. 1203), [20MR] ees and first responders, and reject expressions of HIRONO, MAZIE K. (a Representative from Hawaii) ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- sympathy for those who attack public servants (see Bills and resolutions introduced ative to health care reform, student loan reform, H. Res. 1127), [2MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Eman- school construction and renovation, and other edu- HIMES, JAMES A. (a Representative from Con- cipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- necticut) King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 243), [25FE] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program Colleges and universities: improve education and pre- Dept. of Agriculture: reduce deficits and Government (see H. Res. 1641), [22SE] vention related to campus sexual violence, intimate spending through elimination of wasteful agriculture Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of trans- partner violence, and stalking (see H.R. 6461), subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] portation programs on Federal lands and provide [30NO] Haiti: encourage continuation and further expansion of funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul ———require certain institutions of higher education sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (see H.R. to commit to, and provide notice of, tuition levels municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] 6546), [17DE] for students (see H.R. 4546), [27JA] Housing: authorize public housing agencies to use op- Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver erating funds as collateral for financing energy con- H.R. 5380), [25MY] Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. servation improvements and to freeze utility con- Medicaid: provide 100 percent reimbursement for med- 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] ical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and sumption levels (see H.R. 5154), [27AP] Iran: prevent high-ranking Iranian Government officials a federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from being ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] [28MY] eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see H. Con. Designated Speaker pro tempore ———extend deadline for distribution of late collec- House of Representatives, [15MR], [24MY] tions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see Res. 256), [22MR] HISPANIC AMERICANS H.R. 5448), [27MY] HINCHEY, MAURICE D. (a Representative from New Bills and resolutions Education: limit student loan payments to ten percent York) Armed Forces: honor service and sacrifice of Latino of discretionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR] Bills and resolutions introduced ———provide funds for Pell Grants (see H.R. 5055), FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-inter- members (see H. Res. 1651), [23SE] Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- [15AP] est relative to drug company fees and advisory pan- ———require additional disclosures and protections for els, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- tion): recognize contributions to community health students and cosigners relative to student loans (see label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs and fight against racial health disparities (see H. H.R. 5458), [28MY] (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] Res. 1591), [30JY] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- FEMA: revise National Flood Insurance Program to Cuban Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1774), [16DE] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insur- Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] ance under the program (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] 1691), [29SE] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] National Women’s Health Week: support goals and Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. Health care professionals: provide for refinancing of ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), [27AP] 5748), [15JY] certain private education loans for primary care phy- Taxation: expand and extend the first-time homebuyer Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All sicians (see H.R. 6374), [29SE] credit (see H.R. 5188), [29AP] Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of cer- ———increase additional standard deduction for indi- Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. tain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. viduals age 65 and older (see H.R. 5956), [29JY] Res. 1370), [18MY] 6497), [7DE] ———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- Power resources: authorize student loan forgiveness for to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), certain individuals employed in advanced energy are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see [15JN] professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] H.R. 5189), [29AP] National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate Motions Unemployment: modify threshold rates that must be (see H. Res. 1611), [14SE] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- met by a State in order to establish eligibility for New Mexico: tribute to Hispanic Education Act (see ative to health care reform, student loan reform, fourth-tier emergency unemployment compensation H. Res. 1432), [10JN] school construction and renovation, and other edu- (see H.R. 6340), [29SE] Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] HINOJOSA, RUBE´ N (a Representative from Texas) 1430), [10JN] Reports filed Bills and resolutions introduced HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Chile: express condolences to families of the victims Bills and resolutions fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support Observance (see H. Res. 1691), [29SE] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) for the people as they plan for recovery and recon- HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND SITES (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] struction (see H. Res. 1144), [9MR] Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- H. Res. 1257), [15AP] CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN]

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Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemo- H.R. 5144), [27AP] H.R. 5500), [10JN] rate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), [4MR] Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: Taos, NM: congratulate Taos Pueblo, its leaders and Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] its people, on the anniversary of the return of their [25FE] Castle Nugent National Historic Site: establish (H.R. sacred Blue Lake lands (see H. Res. 1634), [16SE] Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. 3726), consideration (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Reports filed Res. 230), [26JA] Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (see H.R. Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum 5223), [5MY] Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. of World War II Aviation as America’s National Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 3726) (H. Rept. 111–393), [12JA] World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), 5131), [22AP] Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee [23MR] Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. and Armed Forces members to assist with curation 111–527), [13JY] Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] [12MY] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), Dept. of the Interior: authorize the lease of certain 111–596), [16SE] [14SE] lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument (see Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th H.R. 4773), [4MR] Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, Amendment providing women the right to vote (see ———conduct a special resource study of Point Peter Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee H. Res. 1375), [19MY] in St. Marys, GA (see H.R. 5908), [28JY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– ———conduct a special resource study of the archeo- Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see 401), [26JA] logical site and surrounding land of the New Phila- H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and delphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 5455), [28MY] Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program ———conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry Evers House in Jackson, MS (see H.R. 6405), and Historic Preservation Activities: Committee on out training programs based on lessons from the [15NO] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] ———conduct a special resource study of the West 5282) (H. Rept. 111–589), [14SE] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within of Point Peter in St. Marys, GA (see H.R. 5908), H.R. 5869), [27JY] Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Nat- [28JY] ———conduct a special resource study to evaluate ural Resources (House) (H.R. 4773) (H. Rept. 111– ———conduct a special resource study of the archeo- significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability 530), [13JY] logical site and surrounding land of the New Phila- and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation delphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 5455), [28MY] System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] All-American Road Designee: Committee on Trans- ———conduct a special resource study of the Medgar ———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 917) Evers House in Jackson, MS (see H.R. 6405), Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to (H. Rept. 111–415), [22FE] [15NO] assess potential inclusion in the National Park Sys- Gettysburg National Military Park Boundaries Revision ———conduct a special resources study on suitability tem (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin ———expand Koshare Indian Museum storage facility on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4395) (H. Rept. Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit in La Junta, CO, to house collection of Bent’s Old 111–438), [11MR] of the National Park System (see H.R. 6199), [23SE] Fort National Historic Site and other National Park Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- ———conduct a study of alternatives for commemo- Service collections (see H.R. 6050), [30JY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) rating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Sol- ———study suitability and feasibility of designating (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] diers in the early years of the national parks (see prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: H.R. 4491), [21JA] Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor National Park System (see H.R. 4686), [24FE] 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), ———establish the History Is Learned From the Liv- recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the [16SE] ing grant program to enable communities to learn oldest African-American church in Greene County, Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- about historical events through oral histories by par- GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) ticipants in such events (see H.R. 6561), [21DE] Homestead National Monument of America: rename (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] ———support academically-based social studies cur- as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- riculum standards for elementary and secondary edu- 5463), [28MY] ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources cation public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] [30JY] boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill HISTORY Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] Bills and resolutions late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the Africa: commend independence anniversary of several (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- nations (see H. Res. 1405), [27MY] Federal-State relations: recognize historic and con- tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions tinuing importance of Federalism and uphold States’ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. rights (see H. Res. 1587), [30JY] pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] 1085), [22FE] Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see American Football League: anniversary of inaugural [9JN] H.R. 6040), [30JY] Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify season (see H. Res. 1286), [21AP] Galilei, Galileo: anniversary of first use of the tele- boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] Armed Forces: tribute to the 28th Infantry Division scope for astronomical observation (see H. Res. Morristown National Historical Park: designate library (see H. Con. Res. 283), [27MY] 1269), [15AP] and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), [14JN] Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] ———tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- Nevada: convey certain public land in and around his- (see H. Res. 1211), [23MR] entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- toric mining townsites (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] ———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Ar- tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground mored Division during World War II (see H. Res. Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), International Memorial Museum and Educational 1483), [28JN] [24FE] Center (see H.R. 5701), [1JY] Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] Res. 267), [26AP] oldest African-American church in Greene County, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and [27JA] Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Eman- Res. 1367), [18MY] H.R. 4438), [13JA] cipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: restoration King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 243), [25FE] cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, of Murdock Building in Eads, CO, for use as visitors ———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other center (see H.R. 6049), [30JY] victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 236), purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] Shawnee Cattle Trail: designate for study for potential [22FE] House Rules: require officers and employees of the addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. Civil rights: anniversary of the Freedom Rides (see House to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1632), 6366), [29SE] H. Res. 1779), [17DE] [16SE]

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Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), [24FE] National Women’s History Month: support goals and World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws ideals (see H. Res. 1174), [11MR] (see H. Res. 1099), [23FE] and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insur- Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. ———anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (see H. ance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), [4FE] Res. 1518), [14JY] Res. 1005), [12JA] Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground ———award Congressional Gold Medal to members on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- International Memorial Museum and Educational of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 5859), [26JY] erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), Center (see H.R. 5701), [1JY] ———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. [15NO] North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 296), [1JY] (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. Res. 1361), [13MY] ———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave 1171), [11MR] Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), Con. Res. 271), [29AP] gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] [14AP] ———recognize independence anniversary and reaf- Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Motions firm relationship with the U.S. and right of self- Res. 259), [25MR] Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), [13AP] Penfield, NY: anniversary (see H. Res. 1234), [25MR] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty Pershing, John J.: tribute (see H. Res. 1356), [12MY] historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express ap- Persian Gulf Conflict: commemorate and reaffirm U.S. sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), preciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and secu- commitment to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] motion to recommit, [20MR] rity in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), Poland: call for independent investigation into plane Reports filed [22JN] crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Com- ———commend for extending official apology to Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving [30JN] (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] forward in planning to invite surviving members to ———honor victims of Soviet police on the anniver- Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- sary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to de- son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of classify all official records and cooperate with inves- those who served in the Military Intelligence Service structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), tigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), [22FE] during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), [4MY] [24MY] Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- 111–666), [30NO] [20AP] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) eligible to contract with any governmental agency (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] ———honor life and work and encourage continued for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a H.R. 6347), [29SE] Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), [12JA] Remini, Robert V.: designate as Historian Emeritus Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), [15AP] (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1659), ———anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirma- Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- [23SE] tion (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), Liuzzo, Viola: tribute (see H. Res. 1214), [24MR] [13DE] Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp [18NO] Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race HODES, PAUL W. (a Representative from New Hamp- (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] shire) Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] Course (see H. Res. 1513), [13JY] Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sun- Bills and resolutions introduced Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of re- Armed Forces: allow transfer of amounts from quali- lease from prison and recognize role in ending apart- day and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 249), fied tuition program to the Thrift Savings Plan by heid and contributions to South Africa and the global eligible members of the uniformed services or Ready community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] [4MR] Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see Reserve (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: recog- Brubeck, Dave: tribute (see H. Res. 1283), [21AP] nize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and H. Res. 1058), [2FE] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States its importance to marine research, ocean science, to regulate corporate political campaign spending as and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the [21JA] press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, Res. 1619), [15SE] Credit: require disclosures to all cosigners and guaran- Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and tors of any consumer credit transaction or lease that (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission are required to be made to the consumer (see H.R. ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] 4659), [23FE] Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), Spirit of ’45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), GAO: conduct a study on the performance of the Fed- refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. [13JA] eral Government in meeting certain small business 1744), [1DE] Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and H.R. 5500), [10JN] procurement contracting goals (see H.R. 4660), the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- [23FE] contributions of Mexican Americans, and support tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] Haddock, Doris (Granny D): tribute (see H. Con. Res. closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), [24JN] 253), [16MR] [30JY] Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. House Rules: ban congressional earmarks, limited tax Michigan Technological University: anniversary (see H. 1175), [12MR] benefits, and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. Res. 1564), [27JY] Texas: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1120), 1176), [12MR] Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for [25FE] Small business: prevent the imposition of new burden- purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- Toledo (OH) Blade: anniversary (see H. Res. 1012), some or unfair tax collecting requirements on small posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- [13JA] online businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals Taxation: increase dollar limitation on expensing cer- NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infra- (see H. Res. 1442), [15JN] tain depreciable assets and extend deduction (see red Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and histor- H.R. 4661), [23FE] 1231), [25MR] ical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), [27AP] ———provide an investment tax credit for biomass National Archives and Records Administration: author- Veterans: tribute (see H. Res. 1622), [15SE] heating property and repeal the passive activity limi- ize appropriations for the National Historical Publi- Vietnamese Conflict: commend The Wall That Heals tation exception for working interests in oil and gas cations and Records Commission (see H.R. 5616), traveling exhibit (see H. Res. 1694), [29SE] property (see H.R. 5918), [29JY] [28JN] ———tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack ———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), (Light) Squadron Three and their families (see H. arrangements as qualified transportation fringe bene- [29NO] Res. 1228), [25MR] fits (see H.R. 5129), [22AP] National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), ———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax (see H. Res. 1381), [20MY] [16MR] free spin-off transaction in the same manner as dis- National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), tributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), H. Res. 1644), [22SE] [25FE] [21JA]

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HOEKSTRA, PETER (a Representative from Michi- feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT gan) 6035), [30JY] ACT Bills and resolutions introduced HOLLYWOOD, CA Bills and resolutions Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5623), [29JN] from classifying self-employed individuals as em- Hollywood Walk of Fame: anniversary (see H. Res. HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT RENEWAL ACT ployees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] 1357), [12MY] Bills and resolutions Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp HOLT, RUSH D. (a Representative from New Jersey) Enact (see H.R. 6504), [8DE] into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. Appointments HOMELAND SECURITY ACT 4604), [4FE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Bills and resolutions Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protec- zens the right to enact and repeal laws by voting Armed Forces: provide members of Individual Ready tive Service ability to provide adequate security for on legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. Reserve who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with the prevention of terrorist activities and for the pro- 69), [21JA] motion of homeland security (see H.R. 5053), ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens information on counseling to prevent suicide (see [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), [14SE] the right to propose amendments to the Constitution H.R. 5170), [28AP] ———establish the Cyber Security Domestic Prepared- by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), [21JA] Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary (see ness Consortium (see H.R. 4507), [26JA] ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens H. Res. 1621), [15SE] ———review and evaluate grants management and the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. Colleges and universities: require institutions that re- oversight practices of FEMA (see H.R. 5573), 71), [21JA] ceive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent har- ———give voters the right, through advisory voter assment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] [22JN] initiative, to propose enactment and repeal of Federal Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and non- FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response laws in a national election (see H.R. 4499), [21JA] profit entities to implement farm to school programs System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian pa- that improve access to local foods in eligible schools ———establish Office of Disability Integration and role policy to children legally confirmed as orphans (see H.R. 4710), [26FE] Coordination (see H.R. 6481), [2DE] eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to Dept. of Education: award grants to improve access ———prohibit requiring the use of specified percent- recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), [4FE] to, sharing of, and use of, education data to improve age of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initia- Elections: permit voters to vote for ‘‘None of the student outcomes (see H.R. 5024), [14AP] tive and the State Homeland Security Grant Program Above’’ in Federal elections and require an addi- Ecology and environment: expand science and steward- for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] tional election if ‘‘None of the Above’’ receives ship of America’s most important wildlife corridors ———require risk assessments for State Homeland Se- the most votes (see H.R. 4498), [21JA] (see H.R. 5101), [21AP] curity Grant Program and require risk assessments Executive Office of the President: request to furnish Education: establish a national leadership initiative to conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be the House of Representatives documents relative to promote and coordinate knowledge utilization in edu- conducted with appropriate metropolitan area offi- a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent re- cation to increase student achievement (see H.R. cials (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] lease of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), 6563), [21DE] Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. [2DE] ———improve foreign language instruction (see H.R. cyber and communications infrastructure (see H.R. Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person 6036), [30JY] 5548), [16JN] seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement Health: encourage use of medical checklists through Reports filed with a person sharing similar religious opinions or research (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), [18NO] NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infra- tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- red Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] 1231), [25MR] Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see Res. 1655), [23SE] (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] H.R. 4558), [2FE] Office of Science and Technology Policy: study and HOMELAND SECURITY CYBER AND PHYSICAL Taxation: provide a credit for investment in new or prepare a comprehensive national economic competi- INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT expanding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] tiveness and innovation strategy (see H.R. 5140), Bills and resolutions U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose [26AP] Enact (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Oil Pollution Act: require polluters to pay the full HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MANAGEMENT Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] IMPROVEMENT ACT families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] Taxation: allow an income tax credit for equity invest- Bills and resolutions Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- ments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct 4769), [4MR] Reports filed Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- ———increase the credit for research expenses and Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] Motions [4MR] HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT REVIEW ACT Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions 2701), [26FE] 1654), [23SE] Enact (see H.R. 5573), [22JN] HOINES, DARRIN J. Voting: establish standards for publication of poll tapes HOMELESS Bills and resolutions used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5228), Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire Bills and resolutions [6MY] Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- and express condolences to their families and friends ———establish standards for the transparent and accu- (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] cational agencies participating in the school lunch rate tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote program to donate any excess food to local food HOLBROOKE, RICHARD C. counts in elections for Federal office (see H.R. Bills and resolutions banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] 5229), [6MY] Dept. of HHS: revise minimum allotments under the Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 335; H. Res. 1770), [16DE] HOLZWARTH, ROBERTA L. HOLDEN, TIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homeless- Appointments ness (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] Appointments Congressional Office of Compliance Board of Direc- John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance tors, [13MY] Bills and resolutions introduced available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive Chesapeake Bay: support efforts to reduce pollution HOME HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROTECTION Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] of the watershed and to verify that reductions in ACT Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Multifamily pollution have been achieved (see H.R. 5509), Bills and resolutions Transitional Housing Loan Program by issuing loans [10JN] Enact (see H.R. 5803), [21JY] for construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of mul- Conservation of energy: establish a loan program to HOME STAR ENERGY RETROFIT ACT tifamily transitional housing projects (see H.R. promote energy conservation in rural areas (see H.R. Bills and resolutions 5838), [22JY] 6341), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] ———make certain improvements to comprehensive Renewable energy: establish pilot projects for agri- Enact (H.R. 5019): consideration (see H. Res. 1329), service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. culture renewable energy systems (see H.R. 6342), [5MY] 4810), [10MR] [29SE] Motions Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Roads and highways: establish minimum standards for Enact (H.R. 5019), [6MY] cies: making appropriations for military construction engineered glass beads used in reflective markings Reports filed and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] (see H.R. 5245), [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 5019, Provisions: Committee on ———making appropriations for military construction Taxation: provide an investment credit to promote the Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) (H. Rept. 111–475), and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous [5MY] (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY]

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Homeless Assistance Act: provide education for home- Social Security: provide for treatment of permanent HOPE FOR ALZHEIMER’S—HEALTH OUT- less children and youths (see H.R. 5285), [12MY] partnerships between individuals of the same gender COMES, PLANNING, AND EDUCATION ACT National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: support as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement Bills and resolutions goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), [29SE] to certain benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] Enact (see H.R. 5926), [29JY] National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals Uganda: express that the ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’ HOPKINTON, MA and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] under consideration, imposing long term imprison- Bills and resolutions Veterans: expand burial benefits for certain homeless ment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. veterans (see H.R. 6042), [30JY] the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. 1704), [29SE] Reports filed Res. 1064), [3FE] HOPPER, GRACE MURRAY Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- Reports filed Bills and resolutions erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, National Computer Science Education Week: designate for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), HORNE, LENA CALHOUN Rept. 111–570), [27JY] [15DE] Bills and resolutions Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (see cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform H.R. 5359), [20MY] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 277), [12MY] (see H. Res. (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] HONDA, MICHAEL M. (a Representative from Cali- 1345), [11MY] (see H. Res. 1362), [18MY] End Veteran Homelessness Act: Committee on Vet- fornia) erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111– HORNELL, NY Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions 449), [22MR] Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance Zachary Smith Post Office Building: designate (see HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] H.R. 4665), [23FE] (see H.R. 5051), [15AP] Bills and resolutions Conservation of energy: assess potential of smart elec- Education: provide education for homeless children and tronics to reduce home and office electricity demand HORSE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACT youths (see H.R. 5285), [12MY] and incorporate smart electronics into the Energy Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- HOMEOWNER TAX ASSISTANCE ACT Star Program (see H.R. 5070), [20AP] structure (House) (H.R. 305) (H. Rept. 111–645), Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distin- [28SE] Enact (see H.R. 5239), [6MY] guished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. HOMEOWNERS’ DEFENSE ACT 1322), [4MY] HORTICULTURE Reports filed Education: stimulate collaboration with respect to, and Bills and resolutions Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) provide for coordination and coherence of, science, Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 111–534), [13JY] technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) 1428), [9JN] Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- HOMOSEXUALITY education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Bills and resolutions Federal employees: provide premium pay for employ- Res. 1420), [28MY] Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ees whose official duties require the use of one Dept. of the Interior: provide loans to certain organiza- ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy concerning homo- or more languages besides English (see H.R. 4832), tions to address habitats and ecosystems and to ad- sexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the [11MR] dress and prevent invasive species (see H.R. 4782), basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), [14DE] Japan: commend for extending official apology to ———establish additional research, study, and report- former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving [4MR] ing requirements for the working group reviewing forward in planning to invite surviving members to International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and possible repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’on homo- Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] sexuality (see H.R. 4902), [22MR] Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), [15JY] National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see ———recognize Committee on Armed Services (Sen- Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H. Res. 1460), [22JN] ate) hearing and testimony on ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t [19MY] National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Tell’’ policy as an important step in permitting gays Religion: recognize cultural and religious significance Res. 240), [25FE] and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), of Eid al-Adha and wish Muslim-Americans and SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree [22FE] Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday (see Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] Civil Rights Act: prohibit discrimination in public ac- H. Res. 1719), [16NO] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES related term(s) commodations and public facilities on the basis of HONDURAS, REPUBLIC OF COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE; LEGISLATIVE sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. Bills and resolutions BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT; MEMBERS OF 4828), [11MR] Central America: mourn loss of life and support people CONGRESS; VOTES IN HOUSE Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. Appointments same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [10AU] 1462), [22JN] Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), [26AP] Dept. of HHS: ensure health service programs or sur- Foreign policy: support democracy and restoration of Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe veys provide for voluntary collection of data on sex- normal relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, ual orientation and gender identity of participants [18MR] [20MY] in such programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] HONESTY IN POSTAL MANAGER CONTRACTS Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] District of Columbia: disapprove action of the District ACT Committee to notify the President of adjournment, of Columbia Council in approving legislation to Bills and resolutions [22DE] allow same-sex marriage (see H.J. Res. 72), [26JA] Enact (see H.R. 4895), [20MR] Committee to notify the President that a congressional ———prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any HONOLULU, HI quorum has assembled, [12JA] same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can Bills and resolutions House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Offi- be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building: designate (see cer, [15JY] 4430), [13JA] H.R. 5720), [13JY] House of Representatives Inspector General, [30JY] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] Frank F. Fasi Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] ———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual 5721), [13JY] Bills and resolutions orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4820, HONOR FLIGHT, INC. Adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 308), [29JY] 4828), [11MR] (see H.R. 4988), [25MR] Bills and resolutions ———appoint committee to notify the President (see Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination Texas: tribute to World War II veterans traveling to H. Res. 1784), [22DE] in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their Appropriations: deem adjournment in effect on date orientation, gender identification, or marital status honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] of regularly scheduled Federal general election as of any prospective parent or the child involved (see HOOKS, BENJAMIN L. sine die and provide for automatic continuing appro- H.R. 4806), [10MR] Bills and resolutions priations as of such date (see H.R. 5842), [22JY] Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage Tribute (see H. Res. 1271), [20AP] ———establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discre- release of individuals detained solely on the basis HOOVER POWER ALLOCATION ACT tionary spending by amount saved, and establish bi- of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] Reports filed cameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spend- SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) ing, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), [28MY] [22AP] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration HOOVER POWER PLANT ACT ———increase earmark transparency and account- of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] Bills and resolutions ability (see H.R. 4560), [2FE] Schools: end discrimination based on actual or per- Western Area Power Administration: provide for notice ———require Congress to establish a searchable data- ceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public regarding certification of certain projects (see H.R. base on a public Internet site for congressional ear- schools (see H.R. 4530), [27JA] 6107), [14SE] marks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY]

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———require public hearings on all earmark requests Dept. of HHS: transmit to House of Representatives bility of questions and the germane modification of in the district of the Member making the request, documents, records, or communications relative to certain substitute amendments (see H. Res. 1023), and further increase earmark transparency and ac- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding [20JA] countability (see H.R. 5997), [30JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. ———require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Com- Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of di- Res. 1561), [27JY] missioner to hold an explanatory public meeting rect spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] Dept. of Justice: transmit to the House of Representa- prior to the submission of congressional earmark ———require passage of a budget resolution for a tives copies of communications on certain rec- requests (see H. Res. 1147), [9MR] fiscal year before consideration of any appropriations ommendations relative to administration appoint- ———require a three-fifths majority to designate legislation (see H. Res. 1469), [23JN] ments (see H. Res. 1455), [17JN] spending as emergency spending, except spending Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), [18MR] [16SE] classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- ———require a three-fifths vote on a stand-alone bill Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a program vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news that increases the statutory limit on the public debt through which each State may provide a bust to media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] be displayed in one of the House Office Buildings Executive Office of the President: request to furnish ———require chairs and ranking members of commit- (see H.R. 4670), [23FE] the House of Representatives documents relative to tees and subcommittees to indicate whether they CBO: compile CBO cost estimates included in com- a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent re- have any financial interest in anyone affiliated with mittee reports on approved legislation and post such lease of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), a witness at a hearing (see H. Res. 1235), [25MR] estimates on the Internet site of the Office of the [2DE] (see H. Res. 1268), [15AP] Clerk (see H. Res. 1178), [12MR] Facilities and programs: improve operation (see H.R. ———require citation of specific powers granted to Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minor- 5682), [1JY] Congress in the Constitution be included in legisla- ity party appointments (see H. Res. 1095), [23FE] Federal agencies and departments: improve access to tion as a basis for enacting such proposed laws (see (see H. Res. 1223), [25MR] information in the legislative and executive branches H. Res. 1754), [7DE] Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR] ———require House officers and employees to take (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] Federal employees: reduce pay for Members of Con- annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): gress, require Federal civilian employees to take a Res. 1772), [16DE] authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 1050), [2FE] period of unpaid leave, and reduce appropriations ———require live dissemination on the Internet of ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic for legislative branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. all markups of bills and resolutions open to the leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric 6134), [15SE] public (see H. Res. 1675), [29SE] J.J. Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safe- ———require Members of Congress to take the same 1249), [14AP] guard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Con- annual ethics training as senior staff (see H. Res. ———report on investigation of relationship between stitution relative to governmental powers reserved 1135), [3MR] ———require Members’ official websites include con- earmark requests made by Members and source and to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), gressional earmark requests and video presentations timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists [12JA] (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), [20JY] ———require officers and employees of the House [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. H.R. 5706), [1JY] 1287), [22AP] GAO: impose moratorium on official travel outside to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1632), [16SE] ———require public disclosure by Committee on Committee on the Budget (House): majority party ap- the U.S. by Members, officers, and employees until Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written pointments (see H. Res. 1156), [10MR] GAO reports on costs of such travel and makes reports and findings of the board of the Office of Committees of the House: majority party appointments recommendations on restrictions and reporting re- (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1397), Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), [28MY] quirements (see H.R. 4447), [13JA] ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing [26MY] GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolu- consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1415), tions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] 1404), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1487), [29JN] (see H. [28MY] (see H. Res. 1447), [16JN] Hall of the House: permit individuals to be admitted Res. 1496), [30JN] (see H. Res. 1752), [7DE] (see Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 235), [9FE] in order to document the improved accessibility (see H. Res. 1771), [16DE] (see H. Con. Res. 257), [24MR] (see H. Con. Res. H. Res. 1555), [26JY] 282), [27MY] (see H. Con. Res. 293), [30JN] (see Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), [24FE] Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through Information technology: establish and implement a H. Con. Res. 321), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 332), health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] process under which the public may view pro- [17NO] (see H. Con. Res. 336), [17DE] ———ensure an up or down vote on certain health ceedings of the House and committees online (see ———establish a point of order against consideration care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] H. Res. 1166), [11MR] of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Mandate ———oppose usage of certain legislative tactics to James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- Reform Act threshold for private sector mandates further passage of health care reform legislation (see ing Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] H. Res. 1194), [18MR] 6507), [8DE] ———establish the style for amending laws (see H.R. ———require the President, Vice President, Members Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see 5571), [22JN] of Congress, political appointees, and congressional H.R. 4495), [21JA] ———joint session for the State of the Union Message staff to purchase health insurance through health in- Legislation: return several measures to the Senate (see (see H. Con. Res. 228), [19JA] surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] H. Res. 1653), [23SE] ———notify the President that a quorum has assem- House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to bled (see H. Res. 998), [12JA] Members to read legislation prior to consideration limit terms (see H.J. Res. 67), [21JA] ———require any local currencies used for Members (see H. Res. 1360), [13MY] ———disclose delinquent tax liability, require an eth- and employees for official foreign travel be paid ———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules ics inquiry, and garnish wages of a Member with for using congressional funds and enhance disclosure and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 1190), Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), [16SE] on official congressional foreign travel (see H.R. [17MR] (see H. Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. ———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5957), [29JY] 1404), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1487), [29JN] (see H. 4423), [12JA] (see H.R. 5146), [27AP] Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- Res. 1537), [20JY] (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] (see ———limit representational allowance, restrict use of tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- H. Res. 1752), [7DE] (see H. Res. 1771), [16DE] allowance for certain mailings, and include mass tunities Act relative to certain employees covered ———ban congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, communication cost breakdowns in quarterly mail by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. 1176, 1177), expenditure reports (see H.R. 5151), [27AP] Con. Res. 297), (see H. Res. 1530), [15JY] (see [12MR] ———limit State redistricting after an apportionment H. Res. 1757), [8DE] ———clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax bene- of Representatives and require such redistricting be ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans fits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), [1JY] 5596), [24JN] employees covered by the Congressional Account- ———curtail the growth of Government programs (see ———prohibit payment of death gratuities to the sur- ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see H. Res. 1441), [15JN] viving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 6526), H. Res. 1783), [22DE] ———increase openness and transparency in the an- [15DE] Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. nual appropriations process relative to earmarks (see ———provide for rates of pay to be adjusted as a Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests H. Res. 1221), [25MR] function of changes in Government spending (see and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] ———prohibit bills and joint resolutions from con- H.R. 4681), [24FE] Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1185), taining more than one subject (see H. Res. 1573), ———reduce pay, eliminate automatic salary adjust- [16MR] (see H. Res. 1216), [24MR] [29JY] ments, and establish a limit on the amount which Daily meeting: fixing the hour (see H. Res. 1000), ———prohibit Members from negotiating for a job may be appropriated for House Members’ Represen- [12JA] involving lobbying activities (see H. Res. 1386), tational Allowances (see H.R. 4761), [4MR] Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- [24MY] ———reduce pay and dedicate annual savings to a zens the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. ———remove authority of Committee on Rules reduction of the national debt (see H.R. 4762), Res. 71), [21JA] (House) to waive certain rules relative to the divisi- [4MR]

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———reduce pay and limit amount appropriated for Moran, Representative James P., [12JA], [26AP] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. allowances and expenses of any House or Senate Obey, Representative, [28MY] 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] office (see H.R. 5927), [29JY] Pastor, Representative, [25FE], [21AP], [22AP], [9JN], Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- ———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), [16JN], [23JN], [14JY], [22JY], [28JY], [17NO], atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- [2MR] [8DE], [16DE] miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee ———require posting of information on representa- Peters, Representative, [14DE] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. tional allowance disbursements on official public Pingree, Representative, [9AU] 111–404), [27JA] Internet sites (see H. Res. 1707), [29SE] Richardson, Representative, [26JY], [14SE], [29NO] Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- ———require that excess amounts from official allow- Salazar, Representative, [20JA], [30NO] atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- ances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction Sanchez, Representative Loretta, [20MY], [29JY], ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- (see H.R. 4825), [11MR] [16NO] ments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), Schakowsky, Representative, [3MR] 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] [19MY] Serrano, Representative, [5MY], [12MY] Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- Murtha, John P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1084), [22FE] Slaughter, Representative, [10MR] istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), 112th Congress: print revised edition of the House Speier, Representative, [22FE], [24MR] [21DE] Rules and Manual (see H. Res. 1720), [17NO] Tonko, Representative, [23FE], [27JY] Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- Watson, Representative, [16MR] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure Wilson, Representative Charles A., [6MY] 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] of funds by corporations engaging in political speech Yarmuth, Representative, [4MY], [25MY], [15SE], House of Representatives Facilities and Programs Oper- (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] [28SE] ation Improvement: Committee on House Adminis- ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate Motions tration (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 111–569), from disbursing committee contributions until the Adjournment, [29JN], [29SE], [16DE], [22DE] [27JY] name of the contributor is publicly posted on the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.: Committee Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 1031) (H. Rept. ———reduce limit for certain contributions to a can- and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. 111–427), [4MR] didate with respect to an election for Federal office Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] In the Matter of Nicole Gustafson: Committee on (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. ———reform financing of House of Representatives leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric 111–690), [17DE] elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- ———report on investigation of relationship between of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, earmark requests made by Members and source and [21AP] and protect uncompensated Internet activity from timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 6286), [29SE] ———report on investigation of relationship between 111–496), [26MY] Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize man- earmark requests made by Members and source and In the Matter of Representative Richardson: Committee agers for impeachment (see H. Res. 1165), [11MR] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. ———impeach (see H. Res. 1031), [21JA] (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] 111–523), [1JY] Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), ———report on investigation of relationship between In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on [29NO] earmark requests made by Members and source and Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. Remini, Robert V.: designate as Historian Emeritus timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists 111–409), [29JA] of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1659), (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] Investigation Into Officially Connected Travel of House [23SE] ———report on investigation of relationship between Members To Attend Carib News Foundation Multi- Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Rep- earmark requests made by Members and source and national Business Conferences: Committee on Stand- resentatives is present (see H. Res. 999), [12JA] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists ards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111– Smith, Kingston: tribute (see H. Res. 1726), [18NO] (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] 422), [26FE] States: carry out congressional redistricting in accord- Health: oppose usage of certain legislative tactics to Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to ance with a process under which the public is in- further passage of health care reform legislation (H. House of Representatives Copies of Documents, formed of proposals and has the opportunity to par- Res. 1194), [18MR] Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- ticipate in their development prior to adoption (see Political ethics: pledge not to assemble ‘‘lame-duck’’ form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 4918), [23MR] session between mid-term elections and convening merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), ———establish terms and conditions for carrying out of 112th Congress, [10AU], [23SE] [29JA] congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] Reports filed Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- Designated Speaker pro tempore Activities During the 111th Congress: Committee on ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence Baird, Representative, [13DE] Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 111–695), [29DE] Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee Baldwin, Representative, [4FE], [4MR] Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. Berkley, Representative, [13JA] PMA Group: Committee on Standards of Official Rept. 111–402), [27JA] Blumenauer, Representative, [15AP] Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- Capps, Representative, [18MR], [14MY] Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient Clarke, Representative, [20MR] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee Connolly, Representative, [21DE] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1190) (H. Rept. 111– on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Cuellar, Representative, [26FE], [19MY], [21JN], 441), [17MR] Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] [22JN], [25JN], [13JY], [20JY], [22SE], [1DE] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1392) Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- Dahlkemper, Representative, [15JN] (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on DeGette, Representative, [19MR] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1404) Rules (House) (H. Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), Driehaus, Representative, [7MY] (H. Rept. 111–498), [26MY] [26MY] Edwards, Representative Donna, [21DE] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) Edwards, Representative Donna F., [5JA], [22JA], (H. Rept. 111–516), [29JN] (H. Rept. 111–516), [29JN] [29JA], [5FE], [9FE], [5MR], [9MR], [12MR], ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1752) ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1496) [16AP], [27AP], [3MY], [28JN], [29JN], [19JY], (H. Rept. 111–674)), [7DE] (H. Rept. 111–520), [30JN] [20SE] Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1752) Engel, Representative, [3DE] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee (H. Rept. 111–674), [7DE] Farr, Representative, [7DE] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111– ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1771) Hinojosa, Representative, [14JN] 552), [20JY] (H. Rept. 111–684), [16DE] Hirono, Representative, [15MR], [24MY] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of Israel, Representative, [28AP] (H. Rept. 111–570), [27JY] Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Jackson, Representative, [13AP], [26MY], [1JY], ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1771) Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- [15NO] (H. Rept. 111–684), [16DE] mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) Jackson Lee, Representative, [13MY] Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] Kirkpatrick, Representative, [22MR] mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. HOUSING related term(s) HOMELESS Larsen, Representative, [19JA], [26JA], [20AP], [29AP] Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] Bills and resolutions Lofgren, Representative, [8JN] Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all Markey, Representative Betsy, [23MR] ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. Moore, Representative Gwen, [2FE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- 6403), [15NO]

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Armed Forces: ensure housing assistance programs are ———improve safety and soundness of FHA mortgage ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- available to veterans and members who have service- insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] connected injuries and to survivors and dependents ———incorporate transportation costs associated with Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] the location of housing into affordability measures that certain tenants are able to return to affordable ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- and standards and develop a transportation afford- housing after a major disaster (see H.R. 6048), closure of property owned by surviving spouses of ability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] [30JY] servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see ———increase flexibility relative to amount of FHA Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] H.R. 4664), [23FE] single family housing mortgage insurance premiums ———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual Bankruptcy: modify application of certain laws relative (see H.R. 5981), [30JY] orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4820, to principal residences that are the subject of fore- ———provide adequate commitment authority for 4828), [11MR] (see H.R. 4988), [25MR] closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General ———provide an exemption for any person seeking Colorado: prohibit any use of eminent domain authority and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), to enter into a shared living arrangement with a to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. [27JY] person sharing similar religious opinions or religious 5067), [20AP] ———provide grants to State and local governments beliefs (see H.R. 6440), [18NO] Community Living Assistance Services and Supports to carry out programs to provide mediation between Federal aid programs: provide grants to States for low- (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see income housing projects in lieu of low-income hous- miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and H.R. 5754), [15JY] ing credits (see H.R. 4687), [24FE] terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- ———reauthorize certain assistance for capacity build- Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish an interim ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] ing for community development and affordable hous- Inspector General (see H.R. 4450), [13JA] Community Reinvestment Act: improve assessments of ing (see H.R. 4737), [3MR] ———submit quarterly reports to Congress during the regulated financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), ———set-aside Community Development Block Grant conservatorship of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see [29SE] Program funds for grants to local chapters of vet- H.R. 4581), [3FE] ———repeal (see H.R. 5038), [15AP] erans service organizations for rehabilitation of their Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board: revise re- Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives facilities (see H.R. 4632), [22FE] quirements for congressional testimony (see H.R. for owners of commercial and multifamily residential ———transform rental assistance properties into prop- 5391), [25MY] buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient erties with long-term, property-based, sustainable FHA: establish a shared equity homeownership pilot equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] contracts that include flexibility to address certain program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6256), Consumers: require home inspections conducted for issues (see H.R. 6468), [1DE] [29SE] property with federally related mortgages be con- Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Trou- Financial institutions: require lenders of loans with ducted by State-licensed or certified home inspectors bled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide Federal guarantees or Federal insurance to consent and include such inspections in settlement statements legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure to mandatory mediation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] (see H.R. 4854), [16MR] (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] and provide conditions for continued operations, 4419), [12JA] ———establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see ———prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or (see H.R. 6304), [29SE] H.R. 4889), [19MR] any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other ———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), [2FE] (see H.R. Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] ———require, as a condition for modification of a 6225), [28SE] ———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize entrance into con- underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of En- Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, tracts for the transfer of veterans to non-departmental ergy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) pro- that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify adult foster homes for veterans who are unable to grams (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] live independently (see H.R. 5641), [30JN] Gulf of Mexico: provide relief to homeowners with ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home ———improve and make permanent the loan guarantee FHA-insured mortgages who are economically af- mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac for the purchase of residential cooperative housing fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident or insured under the National Housing Act, that the units (see H.R. 6567), [21DE] (see H.R. 5601), [24JN] mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program ———improve housing stipends for veterans receiving High-Performance Building Week: support goals and (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] educational assistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans ———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5303), Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be con- upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, [13MY] sidered rural areas (see H.R. 5881), [27JY] to make a prompt decision whether to allow the ———improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities Loan Program by issuing loans for construction, re- (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, to make loans to consumers to implement energy habilitation, or acquisition of multifamily transitional salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see housing projects (see H.R. 5838), [22JY] ———include a definition of ‘‘loss of use’’ for pur- storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend H.R. 4785), [9MR] ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans poses of evaluating disabilities and providing adapted persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- housing and automobiles (see H.R. 5550), [17JN] (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- ———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid ad- volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, Dept. of Defense: extend Homeowners Assistance Pro- justable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), [16SE] recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- gram to assist Armed Forces members who are reas- ———modify standard of visual acuity required for ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see signed and forced to sell a home that has dropped eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance H. Res. 1583), [30JY] in value (see H.R. 6272), [29SE] (see H.R. 5360), [20MY] Investments: increase funding for individual develop- Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic ———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans ment accounts through funds received by eliminating impediments to carrying out certain weatherization for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled the domestic production tax deduction for coal and programs (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] veterans (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- ———provide housing loan benefits for children of [30JY] gram (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] Armed Forces members and veterans who die from LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), [15MR] ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] [5MY] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Medicaid: require approval of waivers relative to State Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance cies: making appropriations for military construction provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] ———making appropriations for military construction Mortgages: facilitate affordable workforce homeowner- ———authorize use of subpoenas by Office of Healthy and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of ship in, and develop the full-time resident commu- Homes and Lead Hazard Control in investigation Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see nities of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction H. Res. 1782), [21DE] National Affordable Housing Act: require applicants Act violations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] ———making appropriations for military construction for assistance for supportive housing for persons ———improve financial safety and soundness of the and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration with disabilities to hold public meetings regarding FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. 5072), (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] such applications (see H.R. 6178), [22SE] [20AP] Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: support ———improve financial safety and soundness of the ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), [29SE] FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- National Homeownership Month: support goals and sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1434), [10JN]

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National objectives: prevent loss of affordable housing Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness dwelling units in the U.S. (see H.R. 4868), [17MR] able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive 5072), [10JN] area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of planning and sustainability challenge grant programs Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- those affected by ban on development of tribal lands (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] cies: making appropriations for military construction in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] Taxation: allow energy investment tax credit and resi- and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure ade- dential energy efficient property credit for natural Reports filed quate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation gas heat pumps (see H.R. 5518), [10JN] Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treas- ———allow first-time homebuyer credit for purchase mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ury Home Affordable Modification Program (see of principal residence to replace a principal residence 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] H.R. 6069), [30JY] damaged or destroyed in a federally declared disaster Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- (see H.R. 5398), [25MY] gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to ———allow individuals a credit against income tax 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] help meet housing needs of low-income families (see for noise abatement property installed in residences Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit H.R. 5845), [22JY] impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) Poverty: ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ———allow the first-time homebuyer credit in the case Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- increase or preserve the number of dwelling units of joint returns of long-time residents where only mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), 1 spouse meets the ownership and use requirements 111–503), [8JN] [20MY] (see H.R. 4713), [26FE] Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: permanently ex- ———exclude from gross income remediation pay- erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations tend (see H.R. 4766), [4MR] ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Public housing: authorize agencies to use operating ———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. funds as collateral for financing energy conservation credit (see H.R. 5168), [28AP] (see H.R. 5188), Rept. 111–570), [27JY] improvements and to freeze utility consumption lev- [29AP] (see H.R. 5623), [29JN] Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation els (see H.R. 5154), [27AP] ———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: ———repeal requirements for residents to engage in 6504), [8DE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. community service and complete economic self-suffi- ———extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. Rept. 111–578), [28JY] ciency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] 5183), [29AP] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, ———revitalize distressed housing, reform public ———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- housing demolition and disposition rules, provide to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), [4MR] tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) agencies with resources to preserve units, and train ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] residents to provide home-based health services (see and small business meal and entertainment expenses, Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, H.R. 5814), [22JY] provide a standard deduction for business use of Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Real estate: allow homeowners of moderate-value a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure pro- 4637), [22FE] and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) ceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see ———increase the residential energy credit and the (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] H.R. 5028), [15AP] investment tax credit with respect to solar property Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- ———establish the Residential Construction Loan with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligi- (see H.R. 5763, 5765), [15JY] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations ———make permanent the deduction for premiums ble home building companies for viable building (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] projects (see H.R. 5409), [26MY] on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6322), [29SE] Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- ———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax ———prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and in- cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a crease availability of affordable new mortgages and (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 334), [15DE] affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services ———provide a partial exclusion from gross income Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), [28SE] (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] of gain from the sale of non-principal residences ———prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (see H.R. 4930), [24MR] Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mortgage that (GREEN) Act: Committee on Financial Services ———provide a refundable credit against income tax is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage Electronic (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] to assist individuals with high residential energy Registration Systems is the mortgagee of record (see Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] H.R. 6460), [30NO] on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. ———prohibit Federal economic development funds ———provide an additional allowance for the deduc- 111–451), [22MR] tion of qualified residence interest for a principal to States that carry out public takings for private Homeowners’ Defense Act: Committee on Financial residence and waive recapture of first-time home- purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] Services (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 111–534), ———reduce fraud and abusive practices in the origi- buyer credit for home purchases made in 2008 (see [13JY] nation of residential mortgages by establishing a H.R. 5239), [6MY] Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Vet- clearinghouse of mortgage application information ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- erans (HELP Veterans) Act: Committee on Veterans’ (see H.R. 5941), [29JY] diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and Affairs (House) (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111–626), ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- for living costs due to vacating such residence, and [28SE] ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and [18MR] Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- other buyers using public funds for a certain period ———provide incentives for short sales as a preferable versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), [11MR] Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– ———require State and local compliance with con- ———provide relief to certain married couples ineli- 457), [25MR] stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power gible for first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), 4701), [25FE] riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), [23JN] ———provide that solar electric property need not be Rehabilitation Act: provide a technical adjustment to located on the property to which it is generating [14SE] funding for independent living centers (see H.R. electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons 5610), [28JN] property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act: Committee Rural areas: ensure availability of loan guarantees for ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. rural homeowners (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- 111–678), [9DE] ———increase loan guarantee fee for certain guaran- holders of corporations that only own land on which HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND LIVING PRO- teed rural housing loans (see H.R. 5003), [13AP] residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] GRAMS FOR VETERANS (HELP VETERANS) Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- ACT Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- rity number in order to claim the first-time home- Reports filed quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] buyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) ———exempt manufactured and modular housing re- Motions (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111–626), [28SE] tailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), [24MY] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities HOUSING ACT Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial to make loans to consumers to implement energy Bills and resolutions security, quality and affordable health care, protec- efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. Housing: increase loan guarantee fee for certain guar- tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable 4785), [16SE] anteed rural housing loans (see H.R. 5003), [13AP] communities with adequate housing and transpor- Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- Rural areas: revise requirements for areas to be consid- tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] ered rural areas (see H.R. 5881), [27JY]

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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), ACT islative tactics to further passage of health care re- [19JA] Bills and resolutions form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program Dept. of HUD: set-aside Community Development HRBEK, CHRISTOPHER R. for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chap- Bills and resolutions out training programs based on lessons from the ters of veterans service organizations for rehabilita- Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] tion of their facilities (see H.R. 4632), [22FE] Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), [22FE] ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL HUDSON RIVER VALLEY SPECIAL RESOURCE minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), Bills and resolutions STUDY ACT [23JN] Appropriations: authorize (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] Reports filed Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES MADE EQUAL Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- (HOME) ACT (H.R. 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] hance actions and funding to monitor and combat Bills and resolutions HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) CIVIL LIBERTIES; anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] Employment: stimulate job creation by directing Fed- Enact (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] CIVIL RIGHTS; GENOCIDE HOUSTON, SAM (a former Senator from Texas) Bills and resolutions eral procurement to domestic sources, ensuring en- Bills and resolutions relative to Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doc- forcement of domestic sourcing requirement, and Tribute (see H. Res. 1103), [24FE] tors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Prov- prohibiting procurement of sweatshop goods (see HOUSTON, TX ince (see H. Res. 1661), [28SE] H.R. 6262), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Africa: recognize plight of people with albinism in Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. H.R. 5144), [27AP] (see H. Res. 1088), [22FE] 1013), [13JA] Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asy- program and an economic stability program to sta- of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see lum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), [10MR] India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- bilize the workforce and promote economic growth H. Res. 1596), [30JY] miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- [26JY] Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West TX, to the Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. [24JN] Papua (see H. Res. 1355), [12MY] 6510), [9DE] Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and election and express support for the Belarusian peo- rights violations, and impose further sanctions recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission ple’s desire for democratic government that respects against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), HOWARD, ROBERT L. ———condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks [16NO] aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with Bills and resolutions Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya Tribute (see H. Res. 1067), [3FE] anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment people as full and equal citizens and lift all restric- and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), HOYER, STENY H. (a Representative from Maryland) tions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecu- Appointments [30JN] tion throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), ———condemn execution of human rights activists Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] [29SE] Committee to notify the President of adjournment, (see H. Res. 1068), [3FE] ———condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see ———condemn human rights violations, release polit- [22DE] H. Res. 1677), [29SE] Committee to notify the President that a congressional ical prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist ———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and quorum has assembled, [12JA] designation from opposition group, and impose sanc- call for release of all political prisoners and inter- Bills and resolutions introduced tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see H. [10JN] 1768), [15DE] Res. 1504), [1JY] ———impose sanctions on those complicit in human Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve re- rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- support expansion and development of mentoring newal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 83), ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see programs (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), [11MY] H.R. 4647, 4649), [23FE] China: call for release of Chen Guangcheng and his [5MY] ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of relatives from house arrest and cease persecuting port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued (see H. Con. Res. 247), [4MR] supporters (see H. Res. 1650), [22SE] pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. Congress: notify the President that a quorum has as- Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on 1457), [22JN] sembled (see H. Res. 998), [12JA] behalf of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of ———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable House of Representatives: fixing the hour of daily U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane condi- religious communities, in particular the attack against meeting (see H. Res. 1000), [12JA] tions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Rep- (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] Res. 1725), [18NO] resentatives is present (see H. Res. 999), [12JA] Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. IRS: focus on internal revenue law violations by per- Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reau- 6148), [16SE] sons under investigation for promotion of commer- thorize (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), ———enhance law enforcement, support victims, and cial sex acts and human trafficking and increase [5MY] increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpay- Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] ment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), [2DE] 1610), [14SE] ———provide penalties for transporting minors in for- Japan: commend for extending official apology to University of Maryland: tribute to men’s basketball eign commerce for the purposes of female genital former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving team (see H. Res. 1184), [16MR] mutilation (see H.R. 5137), [26AP] forward in planning to invite surviving members to Bills and resolutions relative to Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for ———condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders continued focus on promotion of human rights in children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR] for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. Dept. of Defense: establish a Director of Anti-Traf- cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] 1249), [14AP] ficking Policies (see H.R. 5195), [29AP] Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Free- Motions ———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at dom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), [1DE] Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a Res. 45), [4FE] recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] 4986), [25MR] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders ———provide for interrogation and detention of Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against [15JY] Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6010), [30JY] leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treat- Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] ed humanely, provided adequate medical care, and (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA]

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Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- release of individuals detained solely on the basis D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President HUNTER, VERNON Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of re- Obama, [8JN] Bills and resolutions lease from prison and recognize role in ending apart- National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- heid and contributions to South Africa and the global Obama, [14MY] ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] Reports filed ees and first responders, and reject expressions of Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment sympathy for those who attack public servants (see Res. 1518), [14JY] of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- H. Res. 1127), [2MR] Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane H. Res. 1717), [16NO] 111–666), [30NO] attack on Federal building and commend Robin De Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. eligible to contract with any governmental agency Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Res. 1134), [2MR] for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: HUNTING AND TRAPPING H.R. 6347), [29SE] Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) Bills and resolutions Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] H. Res. 1314), [29AP] ———make certain individuals ineligible for visas or Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- EPA: prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fish- admission to U.S. and impose certain financial meas- ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), ing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. ures on such individuals pending investigation of [13DE] 6284), [29SE] death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), HUMPHREY, HUBERT H. (a former Vice President Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, sale, and [29SE] of the United States) Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- Bills and resolutions relative to export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and sea otter pelts taken for subsistence purposes (see South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and H.R. 6394), [29SE] human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), [27MY] Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), Public lands: protect use of traditional hunting and Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. [24JN] fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on 1423), [28MY] HUNGER hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and Bills and resolutions H.R. 5672), [1JY] security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness ———require hunting activities be a land use in man- ———prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- H.R. 5673), [1JY] Reports filed poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), ———promote respect for and full application of the Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- [21AP] Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see grams (see H.R. 5504), [10JN] H. Res. 1551), [22JY] ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), HUNTSVILLE, AL ———reject Iran’s bid to join the Human Rights Bills and resolutions consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] Council (see H. Res. 1181), [12MR] National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to, or enter into U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn Res. 1313), [29AP] cooperative agreements with States to carry out com- selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), HURLEY, BOB, SR. prehensive and innovative strategies to end childhood [19MY] Bills and resolutions U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- hunger (see H.R. 5480), [8JN] Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: inductee ———improve outreach and enrollment for the Sup- tives and related Millennium Development Goals, (see H. Res. 1319), [29AP] plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- HURRICANES related term(s) DISASTERS 4417), [12JA] cation, human rights, and global health initiatives Bills and resolutions (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] ———promote nutrition and increase access to food Central America: mourn loss of life and support people Uganda: express that the ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’ (see H.R. 6539), [16DE] affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. ———require milk served in school lunch programs under consideration, imposing long term imprison- 1462), [22JN] ment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New the protection of fundamental human rights (see H. cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), Res. 1064), [3FE] and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch [2MR] United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals Services Block Grant Program funds provided for entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- 5790), [20JY] 5378), [25MY] velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Phil- Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see ippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- H. Res. 1110), [25FE] (see H. Res. 1738), [29NO] tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- ———provide construction, architectural, and engi- violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] tives and related Millennium Development Goals, neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- ———impose sanctions on individuals who are and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- ity for negligence when providing volunteer services complicit in human rights abuses against nationals cation, human rights, and global health initiatives or equipment in response to a declared emergency of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] ———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. Motions ———review, update, and revise factors to measure 6432), [18NO] Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to ———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human grams (S. 3307), [1DE] rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), Reports filed [22JY] certain detained democracy activists, and request re- Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids lease of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), [14JY] Hurricane Katrina: observe anniversary, salute volun- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) teers who assisted those affected by the storm, recog- Women: combat international violence against women (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] and girls (see H.R. 4594), [4FE] nize efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), HUNTER, DUNCAN (a Representative from California) the people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. [11MY] Bills and resolutions introduced 1577), [29JY] World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), Hurricane Rita: observe anniversary, salute volunteers liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, [25FE] who assisted those affected by the storm, recognize commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, Dept. of Justice: prevent participation in any lawsuit efforts to rebuild, and commend persistence of the enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona people of the Gulf Coast States (see H. Res. 1583), tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [30JY] ———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able [22JY] National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appro- and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), [24MY] security (see H. Con. Res. 323), [29SE] priate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Messages Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to against mailing tobacco products for members of SBA: waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (see age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. ment: President Obama, [29SE] H.R. 6037), [30JY] 4609), [4FE]

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Reports filed Wilderness areas: authorize continued use of certain Citizenship: clarify that a period of employment of Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on water diversions on National Forest System lands certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of Rept. 111–424), [26FE] and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote 4474), [20JA] ———provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship by indi- Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- viduals who are unprivileged enemy belligerents (see versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank H.R. 5166), [28AP] Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on 457), [25MR] Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY (a Senator from Texas) ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] U.S. (see H.R. 4548), [27JA] Appointments Reports filed ———recognize contributions of university and college Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National immigrant assistance programs (see H. Res. 1398), Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, [26MY] [20MY] Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee Correctional institutions: identify and remove criminal HYDROELECTRIC POWER on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– aliens incarcerated in correctional facilities in the Bills and resolutions 401), [26JA] U.S. (see H.R. 6062), [30JY] Alaska: require hydroelectric energy generated to be Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on Courts: appoint additional district judges in Southwest considered as renewable energy for purposes of Fed- Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys eral programs and standards (see H.R. 5352), 111–398), [19JA] to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), [20MY] IDAHO WILDERNESS WATER FACILITIES ACT [23SE] Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses Bills and resolutions ———clarify that the revocation of an alien’s visa and extend deadline for commencement of construc- Enact (H.R. 4474): consideration (see H. Res. 1038), or other documentation is not subject to judicial tion of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 4451), [26JA] review (see H.R. 4471), [20JA] [13JA] Reports filed Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a Dept. of the Interior: clear a proposed project in the Consideration of H.R. 4474, Provisions: Committee on home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111–401), Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, 4924), [24MR] [26JA] that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify ———issue permits for a microhydro project in non- Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] wilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. 111–398), [19JA] ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve IDAHO WILDERNESS WATER RESOURCES PRO- mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6221), [28SE] TECTION ACT or insured under the National Housing Act, that the Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), [16SE] Reports filed mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. 111–398), [19JA] Crime: establish enhanced penalties for alien smuggling [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] ILLINOIS by certain Federal officials (see H.R. 4622), [9FE] Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- Bills and resolutions ———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real Chicago, IL: deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Har- olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] property used or intended to be used for alien smug- Power resources: expand small-scale hydropower (see bor navigation project under the jurisdiction of the gling (see H.R. 5769), [19JY] H.R. 5922), [29JY] Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] ———render inadmissible to the U.S. aliens who have Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Renewable energy: promote development and use of been convicted of a sex offense against a minor Res. 1439), [14JN] marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- (see H.R. 6242), [29SE] Evansville, IN: anniversary of Old National Bank (see nologies and identify and address potential impacts Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who H. Res. 1201), [19MR] of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] contribute to Cuba’s development of petroleum re- IMMIGRATION related term(s) DEPARTMENT OF Western Area Power Administration: provide for notice sources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such HOMELAND SECURITY; REFUGEES regarding certification of certain projects (see H.R. development (see H.R. 5620), [28JN] Bills and resolutions 6107), [14SE] Aliens: create an exemption from the presumption that Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth Reports filed an alien is an immigrant for an alien seeking to in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant to care for a rel- nities the information and skills needed to reduce mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ative with a serious health issue (see H.R. 5595), teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain [24JN] Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural ———provide for adjustment of status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earth- Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), long-term conditional residents (see H.R. 6438), quake (see H.R. 5283), [12MY] [28MY] [18NO] ———ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENT Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional adequate medical care, and granted certain specific ACT amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- rights (see H.R. 4470), [19JA] Reports filed guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of ———establish a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] Services field office in Kodiak, AK (see H.R. 4893), Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- Armed Forces: exempt active-duty members with con- [19MR] lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor ditional residence status serving abroad from time ———expand humanitarian parole policy to children Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources period requirements to file a petition and appear legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] for an interview to remove conditional status (see adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see IDAHO H.R. 6396), [15NO] H.R. 4603), [4FE] Bills and resolutions ———recognize the marriage of a member and an ———provide for hiring, training, and deploying of Boise State University: tribute to football team (see alien spouse when the parties are not physically in additional Border Patrol agents along the southwest H. Res. 1042), [27JA] the presence of each other due to service abroad international border of the U.S. (see H.R. 5256), Courts: authorize an additional district judgeship (see (see H.R. 6397), [15NO] [11MY] H.R. 5896), [28JY] Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance ———recognize and honor employees who lost their Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), [25MY] ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers Asylum: eliminate deadline for application for asylum ———strengthen student visa background checks and involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), [10MR] improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in Ari- Business and industry: allow employers to pay H–2A (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] zona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, workers the Federal minimum wage or prevailing Dept. of Justice: prevent participation in any lawsuit New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, pre- wage in a case where the employer pays either wage seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona viously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. to U.S. citizens similarly employed (see H.R. 4835), immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), 5339), [19MY] [12MR] [22JY] ———settle land claims within the Fort Hall Reserva- Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from tion in Idaho (see H.R. 4613), [4FE] decennial census and American Community Survey taking action on public lands which impede border Public lands: establish certain wilderness areas and au- to include a statement regarding certain response security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), [14AP] thorize various land conveyances involving National requirements (see H.R. 5046), [15AP] Economy: increase U.S. competitiveness through en- Forest System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see Children and youth: modify age requirements for hancing access to high-skilled foreign workers, re- H.R. 5205), [4MY] adopted alien children and harmonize adoptions be- taining those educated in the U.S., and streamlining University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. tween Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention employer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), Res. 1041), [27JA] countries (see H.R. 5532), [15JN] [1JY]

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Education: cancel removal and adjust status of certain ———improve border security, increase prosecutions Immigration: bar admission of aliens from countries long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 6497), and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and com- designated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit [7DE] bat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see funding to transfer enemy combatants detained at Employment: continue to prohibit the hiring, recruit- H.R. 5675), [1JY] Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. fa- ment, or referral of unauthorized aliens (see H.R. ———making emergency supplemental appropriations cilities (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] 5265), [11MY] for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see ———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long- ———establish employment-based immigrant visa for H.R. 6080), [9AU] term resident alien students (see H.R. 6497), [7DE] alien entrepreneurs who have received significant ———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. secu- ———create an exemption from the presumption that capital from investors to establish business in the rity or foreign policy interests, review all visa appli- an alien is an immigrant for an alien seeking to U.S. (see H.R. 5193), [29AP] cations before adjudication, and provide for imme- enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant to care for a rel- ———impose new penalties for the knowing unlawful diate dissemination of visa revocation information ative with a serious health issue (see H.R. 5595), employment of aliens (see H.R. 4627), [22FE] (see H.R. 4758), [4MR] [24JN] ———provide for improved border security and ensure Pakistan: grant temporary protected status to certain ———discontinue granting visas to nationals and deny that employers participating in the E-verify program nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), admission to officials from a country that denies are not subject to unjustified penalties (see H.R. [8DE] or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens ordered 5836), [22JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide to leave the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), [30JY] ———reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain for appropriate procedures for verification of citizen- ———eliminate deadline for application for asylum visa programs (see H.R. 5397), [25MY] ship status (see H.R. 6444), [18NO] in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), [10MR] Families and domestic relations: cancel removal and Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas ———establish enhanced penalties for alien smuggling adjust status for certain long-term residents who en- or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial by certain Federal officials (see H.R. 4622), [9FE] tered the U.S. as children (see H.R. 6327), [29SE] measures on such individuals pending investigation ———impose new penalties for the knowing unlawful Federal-State relations: require Federal payment of of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), employment of aliens (see H.R. 4627), [22FE] ———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhanc- costs incurred by State or local governments in de- [29SE] ing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining fending a State or local immigration law that sur- Social Security: require citizenship and immigration those educated in the U.S., and streamlining em- vives a constitutional challenge in Federal court (see verification of eligibility for Medicaid and State ployer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [1JY] H.R. 5774), [19JY] Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. ———modify age requirements for adopted alien chil- Foreign countries: discontinue granting visas to nation- 4708), [25FE] dren and harmonize adoptions between Hague Con- als and deny admission to officials from a country Taxation: require employers to sign a statement on vention and non-Hague Convention countries (see that denies or unreasonably delays repatriation of tax returns that they do not knowingly employ indi- H.R. 5532), [15JN] aliens ordered to leave the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), viduals not authorized to be employed in the U.S. ———provide for adjustment of status for certain [30JY] (see H.R. 5306), [13MY] long-term conditional residents (see H.R. 6438), Haiti: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa Terrorism: bar admission of aliens from countries des- [18NO] category to include Haitians whose petition for a ignated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit fund- ———provide for nonimmigrant visas for certain family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on ing to transfer enemy combatants detained at Naval aliens whose petitions or applications are pending or before recent Haitian earthquake (see H.R. 4616), Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities or who have not received immigrant visas (see H.R. [5FE] (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] 5880), [27JY] Health care professionals: extend changes to require- United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- ———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real ments for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in cer- bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke property used or intended to be used for alien smug- tain health professional shortage areas (see H.R. entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- gling (see H.R. 5769), [19JY] 5687), [1JY] Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. ———recognize the marriage of an Armed Forces Help America Vote Act: require States to certify that 5378), [25MY] member and an alien spouse when the parties are aliens are prohibited from voting in elections for Vietnam: recognize significance of Vietnamese boat not physically in the presence of each other due State or local office as a condition of receiving funds people and the Vietnamese-American community, to service abroad (see H.R. 6397), [15NO] under such Act (see H.R. 6492), [2DE] and commend organizations that facilitated resettle- ———reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain House of Representatives: return several measures to ment and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society visa programs (see H.R. 5397), [25MY] the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] (see H. Res. 1331), [5MY] Pakistan: grant temporary protected status to certain Immigration and Nationality Act: exempt employment Visas: provide for nonimmigrant visas for certain aliens nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), in mobile amusement industry from numerical limita- whose petitions or applications are pending or who [8DE] tion applicable to nonimmigrants (see H.R. 6179), have not received immigrant visas (see H.R. 5880), Reports filed [22SE] [27JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), [22JA] World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- Law enforcement: end cycle of illegal immigration and [11MY] nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) withdraw Federal funds from States and their polit- Reports filed (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] ical subdivisions that interfere with the enforcement Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, IMPLEMENTING MANAGEMENT FOR PER- of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 5002), [13AP] Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- FORMANCE AND RELATED REFORMS TO (see H.R. 5796), [20JY] nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) OBTAIN VALUE IN EVERY ACQUISITION ———express that State and local governments and (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] ACT law enforcement can investigate, identify, apprehend, In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee Bills and resolutions arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. Enact (H.R. 5013): consideration (see H. Res. 1300), in the U.S. to assist in immigration law enforcement 111–496), [26MY] [27AP] (see H. Res. 1384), [20MY] Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- Motions ———support credible and effective policies which duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on Enact (H.R. 5013), [28AP] welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 5013, Provisions: Committee on also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H. Rept. 111–467), ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), 111–429), [9MR] [27AP] September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriot- [21JA] Provisions: Committee on Armed Services (House) Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All ism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. (H.R. 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted 3290) (H. Rept. 111–667), [30NO] IMPROVING ACCESS TO MEDICARE COV- Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT ERAGE ACT Res. 1370), [18MY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Mexico: express condolences to families of victims Armed Forces: exempt active-duty members with con- Enact (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] of people who died while migrating to the U.S. ditional residence status serving abroad from time IMPROVING ACCESS TO WORKERS’ COM- and condemn criminal network responsible for their period requirements to file a petition and appear PENSATION FOR INJURED FEDERAL massacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] for an interview to remove conditional status (see WORKERS ACT Money: prevent smuggling using stored value and pre- H.R. 6396), [15NO] Bills and resolutions paid cards by including means of access or the value Citizenship: provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship Enact (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] of funds in certain records and reports on monetary by individuals who are unprivileged enemy belliger- IMPROVING VETERANS’ ELECTRONIC TRANSI- instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), [25MR] ents (see H.R. 5166), [28AP] TION SERVICES (IVETS) ACT National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- Courts: clarify that the revocation of an alien’s visa Bills and resolutions Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), or other documentation is not subject to judicial Enact (see H.R. 5225), [5MY] [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. review (see H.R. 4471), [20JA] INCOME related term(s) ECONOMY; PENSIONS; SECU- 273), [4MY] Employment: exempt employment in mobile amuse- RITIES; SOCIAL SECURITY ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), ment industry from numerical limitation applicable Appointments [28AP] to nonimmigrants (see H.R. 6179), [22SE] Social Security Advisory Board, [29SE]

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Bills and resolutions Civil Service Reform and Government Reorganization Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. Agriculture: protect farmers and ranchers that may be Commission: establish (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] 4979), [25MR] harmed economically by genetically engineered Congress: require any local currencies used for Mem- ———provide authority to compensate Federal em- seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- bers and employees for official foreign travel be ployees for the 2-day period in which authority to ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), paid for using congressional funds and enhance dis- make expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund [23JN] closure on official congressional foreign travel (see lapsed (see H.R. 4786), [9MR] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equi- H.R. 5957), [29JY] ———provide premium pay for employees whose offi- table allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– cial duties require the use of one or more languages are veterans (see H.R. 5402), [26MY] 12 educational grant programs and the requirements besides English (see H.R. 4832), [11MR] America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (see of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- ———reduce pay for Members of Congress, require H. Res. 1082), [22FE] payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] Federal civilian employees to take a period of unpaid Armed Forces: allow transfer of amounts from quali- Dept. of Labor: establish an Office of Worker’s Com- leave, and reduce appropriations for legislative fied tuition program to the Thrift Savings Plan by pensation Programs in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. 6134), [15SE] eligible members of the uniformed services or Ready 5316), [13MY] ———temporarily freeze pay of civilian employees Reserve (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] ———establish wage theft prevention and community (see H.R. 5382), [25MY] ———authorize space-available travel on military air- partnership grant program (see H.R. 6268), [29SE] Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Prgram: pro- craft for a member or former member of a Reserve Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that beneficiaries of vide lump-sum payments to recipients unless the in- component eligible for retired pay but for age and Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive fi- sured or beneficiary elects otherwise (see H.R. for accompanying dependents (see H.R. 5404), nancial counseling and disclosure information regard- 6175), [22SE] Financial institutions: offer services to protect seniors [26MY] ing life insurance payments (see H.R. 5993), [30JY] from affinity scams (see H.R. 6305), [29SE] ———eliminate required reduction in the amount of ———establish a transition program for new veterans, Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see combat-related special compensation for certain indi- improve disability claims system, reform pensions H. Res. 1257), [15AP] viduals whose disability is attributable to an injury and medal programs, and modify adjudication of for which the members were awarded the Purple Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] policies to improve recruitment and retention of Heart (see H.R. 4912), [22MR] ———exempt reimbursements of expenses for acci- ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- dent, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed determinations relative to veterans’ pensions (see or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or 4488), [21JA] H.R. 4541), [27JA] Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit compensa- in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] ———extend time period in which an individual may tion for any officer or employee of Fannie Mae ———exclude bonus payments paid by State or local transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 Educational Assist- governments in determining eligibility for benefits or Freddie Mac to exceed that provided to the Chair- ance benefits to dependents (see H.R. 6336), [29SE] man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 4483), or assistance under Federal, State, or local programs ———improve efficiency of processing certain claims financed with Federal funds (see H.R. 6230), [28SE] [20JA] for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and ———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of re- 5928), [29JY] tired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] ———increase and provide for an annual adjustment ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- all members retired for disability regardless of dis- of the amounts of assistance payable for veterans’ ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- ability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), [26JA] funeral and burial expenses (see H.R. 6054), [30JY] pensate such executives in accordance with executive ———extend time period for submission of retroactive ———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), matters regarding compensation of employees other [20JA] [27MY] than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 5543), [16JN] Investments: increase funding for individual develop- ———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent dan- ———take into account each child a veteran has when ment accounts through funds received by eliminating ger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation al- determining the veteran’s financial status when re- the domestic production tax deduction for coal and lowance, and other special and incentive pays (see ceiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), H.R. 4440), [13JA] 4465), [19JA] [30JY] ———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- IRS: require disclosure of names of individuals who of members who die during a period of war (see ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] are granted amnesty from criminal prosecution (see H.R. 6371), [29SE] District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the H.R. 5076), [20AP] ———pay additional death gratuity on behalf of mem- Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer bers killed in action equal to all Social Security operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs disability benefits to officers disabled before the en- taxes paid by the member and taxes paid on self- (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] actment of the Federal public safety officer disability employment income (see H.R. 5921), [29JY] (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] benefits law (see H.R. 4704), [25FE] ———provide for nonreduction in pay for Federal ———waive annuity buyback requirement under the Government employees that are Coast Guard and ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- Federal Employees Retirement Service for officers National Guard reserve members and participating involuntary called or retained on active duty (see in homeland defense missions (see H.R. 6314), ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. 1248), [14AP] H.R. 6319), [29SE] [29SE] Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain at- ———provide pay increase for members of uniformed Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code for individuals and small businesses, and the budget torney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee services (see H.R. 4427), [12JA] withholding procedures under Social Security (see Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and re- process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of H.R. 4532), [27JA] tirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), Medicare: permit physicians and suppliers a new elec- [24FE] low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. tion to become participating physicians and suppliers ———make privately issued student loans discharge- if physician fee schedule rates are extended (see able (see H.R. 5043), [15AP] 4830), [11MR] Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions H.R. 5290), [12MY] ———make technical corrections to U.S. Code provi- ———prevent the catastrophic loss of wage index re- for direct care workers and improve systems for sions (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] classification (see H.R. 6512), [9DE] Budget: require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal collection and reporting of data on the direct care ———provide a transition period for reductions in rel- year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate workforce (see H.R. 5902), [28JY] ative value units for certain newly bundled services the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living rates (see H.R. 6459), [30NO] [24MR] adjustment (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] ———repeal the unearned income contribution provi- Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual meas- ———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and peo- sion in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation ures of family income to more accurately determine ple with disabilities for one month in 2011 to com- Act (see H.R. 6385), [29SE] extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see Members of Congress: disclose delinquent tax liability, means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. H.R. 5987), [30JY] (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] require an ethics inquiry, and garnish wages of a 5891), [28JY] ———provide a one-time payment to certain bene- Member with Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), Business and industry: allow employers to pay H–2A ficiaries to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living [16SE] workers the Federal minimum wage or prevailing adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), [16NO] ———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. wage in a case where the employer pays either wage Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits 4423), [12JA] (see H.R. 5146), [27AP] to U.S. citizens similarly employed (see H.R. 4835), to an individual convicted of a felony which oc- ———prohibit payment of death gratuities to the sur- [12MR] curred in connection with Government employment viving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 6526), ———require employers to keep records on non-em- or service (see H.R. 4531), [27JA] [15DE] ployees who perform labor or services for remunera- ———index deferred annuities and provide survivor ———provide for rates of pay to be adjusted as a tion and provide a special penalty for employers annuities to spouses of former employees entitled function of changes in Government spending (see who misclassify employees (see H.R. 5107), [22AP] to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the H.R. 4681), [24FE]

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———reduce pay, eliminate automatic salary adjust- and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), ments, and establish a limit on the amount which [22JY] [29SE] may be appropriated for House Members’ Represen- ———increase maximum amount of the lump-sum ———allow loans from certain retirement plans for tational Allowances (see H.R. 4761), [4MR] death benefit (see H.R. 6388), [29SE] the payment of certain small business expenses (see ———reduce pay and dedicate annual savings to a ———oppose legislation raising the retirement age H.R. 5978), [29JY] reduction of the national debt (see H.R. 4762), (see H. Res. 1670), [28SE] ———allow retail businesses a tax credit against in- [4MR] ———prevent low-income public servants from falling come for a portion of the cost of recycling plastic ———reduce pay and limit amount appropriated for into poverty by modifying the Government Pension carry-out bags and other types of plastic (see H.R. allowances and expenses of any House or Senate Offset to protect their widows and spousal benefits 5695), [1JY] office (see H.R. 5927), [29JY] (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] ———allow the work opportunity credit to small busi- ———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), ———provide for treatment of permanent partnerships nesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve [2MR] between individuals of the same gender as marriage or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] National security: require all young persons to perform for purposes of determining entitlement to certain ———assist in recovery and development of the Vir- military or civilian service, allow induction to uni- benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] gin Islands by reducing tax imposed on distributions formed services during wartime, and make perma- ———reject severe changes and make common-sense from certain retirement plans’ assets (see H.R. 4679), nent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see [24FE] 5741), [15JY] H. Res. 1077), [5FE] ———clarify treatment of emergency service volun- Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces ———require private insurers to certify that a claim teers as independent contractors (see H.R. 5537), members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply [16JN] any payment received for accumulated and accrued for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] ———clarify types of energy conservation subsidies annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] SSI: modify certain requirements for countable re- provided by public utilities eligible for income exclu- ———allow multiemployer plans to amortize losses sources and income (see H.R. 4937), [24MR] sion (see H.R. 5839), [22JY] from certain fraudulent investment schemes over a States: provide for general revenue sharing (see H.R. ———close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] 6300), [29SE] [20JY] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: provide ———consolidate education tax benefits into one cred- damages for physical and economic injuries caused for use of excess funds to provide certain United it against income tax for higher education expenses by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Mine Workers of America pension benefits (see H.R. (see H.R. 6033), [30JY] [1JY] 5479), [8JN] ———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see ———recover damages for physical and economic in- Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable H.J. Res. 87), [26MY] juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- ———decrease top marginal corporate rate and prevent clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade and pipelines, and require adequate response plans ———adjust personal exemptions for high cost-of-liv- taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), [26JY] (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] ing areas (see H.R. 6345), [29SE] ———deny a deduction for image advertising expenses Postal Service: ensure reasonable and sustainable work- ———allow a credit against income tax for qualified for any trade or business whose gross receipts exceed loads and schedules for supervisory and management equity investments in certain small businesses (see a certain amount (see H.R. 4518), [26JA] employees and clarify laws on consultation and H.R. 5864), [26JY] ———disallow deductions for the payment of punitive changes or terminations in certain proposals (see ———allow a credit against tax for certain fruit and damages (see H.R. 5994), [30JY] ———eliminate any time limitation for granting equi- H.R. 4895), [20MR] (see H.R. 5004), [13AP] vegetable farmers (see H.R. 6164), [22SE] table innocent spouse relief (see H.R. 6089), [10AU] ———make postal inspectors eligible for availability ———allow a credit for individuals age 18 through ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- pay for criminal investigators (see H.R. 5368), 30 for certain retirement contributions (see H.R. quirements of employer-established individual retire- [24MY] 5031), [15AP] ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] Public debt: establish a fee on transactions which ———allow a deduction for certain small business ———exclude from gross income amounts received would eliminate the national debt and provide an income (see H.R. 6168), [22SE] for services by a student at a work college (see income tax credit to offset the impact of the fee ———allow a deduction for interest paid on indebted- H.R. 5244), [6MY] (see H.R. 4646), [23FE] ness incurred in connection with the purchase of ———exclude from gross income compensation pro- Railroad Retirement Act: provide that a current connec- a new automobile or light truck (see H.R. 4897), vided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater tion is not lost by an individual who is misled or [21MR] Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] misinformed by the Railroad Retirement Board (see ———allow a deduction for qualified long-term care ———exclude from gross income contributions to the H.R. 6422), [17NO] insurance and a credit for individuals who care for capital of a partnership (see H.R. 4839), [12MR] Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (see those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), ———exclude from gross income discharge of indebt- H. Res. 1463), [22JN] [28SE] edness incurred from long-term care expenses (see San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensa- ———allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for ele- H.R. 6357), [29SE] tion provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for mentary and secondary school students (see H.R. ———exclude from gross income distributions from victims of natural gas explosion and treat as non- 5261), [11MY] individual retirement plans during periods of unem- taxable gains from conversion of affected property ———allow a refundable credit for tuition expenses ployment in 2009, 2010, and 2011 (see H.R. 6457), (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer [29NO] Secret Service: allow employees to transition to cov- in attending public or private elementary or sec- ———exclude from gross income remediation pay- erage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire ondary school (see H.R. 5060), [15AP] ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. ———allow a tax credit for charitable contributions ———exclude from personal holding company income 6065), [30JY] (see H.R. 4702), [25FE] dividends from foreign affiliates which are reinvested Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance ———allow a tax credit for qualified tuition and re- in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), [28MY] coverage for certain indirect investors caught in lated expenses (see H.R. 5286), [12MY] ———exclude income attributable to certain empower- Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), [15AP] ———allow a temporary deduction of interest on unse- ment zone real property from gross income (see H.R. Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for cured credit card debt (see H.R. 4562), [2FE] 6041), [30JY] elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living in- ———allow an exemption from tax for individuals ———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see creases for Social Security (see H.R. 5275), [11MY] with gross income of not more than $50,000 (see H.R. 5475), [28MY] (see H.R. 5305), [13MY] H.R. 6082), [10AU] ———exempt gain from sale of certain C corporation ———support efforts to guarantee financial security, ———allow an income tax credit for equity invest- stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. quality and affordable health care, protection from ments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. 6323), [29SE] abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities 4769), [4MR] ———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments with adequate housing and transportation (see H. ———allow an individual to designate $3 on their from the individual alternative minimum tax (see Res. 1342), [6MY] income tax return to be used to reduce the public H.R. 5529), [15JN] Social Security: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), debt (see H.R. 5497), [9JN] ———exempt the natural aging process in the deter- [22JY] ———allow an individual to designate a percentage mination of the production period for distilled spirits ———ensure foster children are able to use program of their income tax liability be used to reduce the (see H.R. 4873), [17MR] and SSI benefits to address their needs and improve public debt and require spending reductions equal ———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), [16JN] credit (see H.R. 5168), [28AP] (see H.R. 5188), ———establish a procedure to safeguard the surpluses ———allow first-time homebuyer credit for purchase [29AP] (see H.R. 5623), [29JN] of the Social Security and Medicare Hospital Insur- of principal residence to replace a principal residence ———expand personal and retirement savings by al- ance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] damaged or destroyed in a federally declared disaster lowing employees not covered by qualified retire- ———improve old-age, survivors, and disability insur- (see H.R. 5398), [25MY] ment plans to save for retirement through automatic ance program, provide cash relief for years when ———allow individuals a credit against income tax individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, for noise abatement property installed in residences [10AU]

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———express that the value-added tax is a massive ———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a H.R. 5699), [1JY] come and only further push back America’s eco- first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 334), [15DE] ———provide taxpayer protection and assistance rel- nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), [13AP] (see ———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), ative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5047), [15AP] H. Res. 1346), [11MY] [3MR] ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in ———express that the value-added tax is a massive ———promote simplification and fairness in the ad- cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- tax increase that will result in hardships for families ministration and collection of sales and use taxes holders of corporations that only own land on which and job-creating small business and will further push (see H.R. 5660), [1JY] residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] back America’s economic recovery (see H. Res. ———provide a 15–year recovery period for nonresi- ———provide unemployment benefits during summer 1317), [29AP] dential real property in rural areas (see H.R. 5314), vacation for nonprofessional school employees (see ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- [13MY] H.R. 5080), [20AP] nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- ———provide a credit for investment in new or ex- ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see panding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] H. Res. 1550), [22JY] ———provide a credit for taxpayers with long-term ———reduce the employer portion of payroll taxes ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- care needs (see H.R. 5491), [9JN] in the case of employers who expand payroll (see nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- ———provide a limited exclusion from gross income H.R. 4680), [24FE] ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. for the discharge of indebtedness of individuals (see ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] H.R. 4561), [2FE] and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- ———extend certain renewable fuel and energy tax ———provide a maximum rate on gain from the sale porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] incentives and deny deduction for income attrib- or exchange of depreciable real property by individ- ———reduce the maximum corporate rate of tax (see utable to domestic oil production or primary products uals (see H.R. 5263), [11MY] H.R. 4781), [4MR] (see H.R. 5435), [27MY] ———provide a partial exclusion from gross income ———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes ———extend certain tax benefits relating to certain of gain from the sale of non-principal residences (see H.R. 5764), [15JY] disasters (see H.R. 5273), [11MY] (see H.R. 4930), [24MR] ———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil compa- ———extend deduction for certain expenses of ele- ———provide a permanent exclusion of all gain on nies (see H.R. 5644), [30JN] mentary and secondary school teachers and allow certain small business stock (see H.R. 4663), [23FE] ———repeal limitation on health flexible spending ar- such deduction with respect to home school expenses ———provide a refundable credit against income tax rangements (see H.R. 5215), [5MY] (see H.R. 6287), [29SE] to assist individuals with high residential energy ———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on ———extend exemption for employer payroll taxes costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] education loans (see H.R. 4574), [2FE] relative to employment of new hires (see H.R. 6105), ———provide a religious exception to the requirement ———repeal taxes on income and improve income [10AU] that certain tax preparers file returns on magnetic security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] ———extend exemption from employer Social Secu- media (see H.R. 4981), [25MR] ———repeal withholding of income taxes (see H.R. rity taxes relative to previously unemployed individ- ———provide additional protections for recipients of 5959), [29JY] uals and credit for the retention of such individuals the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit ———require certain tax-exempt entities, including for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] business leagues and chambers of commerce, dis- ———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. ———provide an additional allowance for the deduc- close sources and amounts of contributions (see H.R. 6504), [8DE] tion of qualified residence interest for a principal 4605), [4FE] ———extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. residence and waive recapture of first-time home- ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- 5183), [29AP] buyer credit for home purchases made in 2008 (see rity number in order to claim the first-time home- ———extend waiver of minimum distribution rules ap- H.R. 5239), [6MY] buyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] plicable to certain retirement plans (see H.R. 4421), ———provide an election for unmarried, nonitemizing ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- [12JA] individuals to have returns prepared by the Dept. rity number in order to claim the refundable portion ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid of the Treasury (see H.R. 5050), [15AP] of the child tax credit (see H.R. 4528), [27JA] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- ———provide an elective payment for specified en- ———suspend taxation of unemployment compensa- gram funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] tion for a certain period (see H.R. 4718), [2MR] amendments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. ———provide an exemption for employer payroll ———terminate advance payment of the earned in- Res. 1606), [9AU] taxes relative to employment of new hires and a come tax credit (see H.R. 5885), [27JY] ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid credit for retaining employees (see H.R. 4777), ———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. [4MR] arrangements as qualified transportation fringe bene- 4414), [12JA] ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- fits (see H.R. 5129), [22AP] ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- [12JA] uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] financed income derived from real property and in- ———increase additional standard deduction for indi- ———provide benefits to individuals who have been crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions viduals age 65 and older (see H.R. 5956), [29JY] wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. 4743), [3MR] (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] ———increase alternative minimum tax exemption ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- ———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax amount and index such amount for inflation (see diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and free spin-off transaction in the same manner as dis- H.R. 5077), [20AP] for living costs due to vacating such residence, and tributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), [21JA] and small business meal and entertainment expenses, [18MR] ———waive penalty on early distributions from indi- provide a standard deduction for business use of ———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross vidual retirement plans for small business invest- a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. income for employer-provided educational assistance ments (see H.R. 5318), [14MY] 4637), [22FE] (see H.R. 5600), [24JN] Unemployment: extend emergency unemployment com- ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, ———provide for depreciation of certain roof systems pensation (see H.R. 4707), [25FE] increase limits on small business expensing of cer- (see H.R. 5396), [25MY] ———modify threshold rates that must be met by tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- ———provide for distributions from retirement plans a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth- imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill tier emergency unemployment compensation (see ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] H.R. 6340), [29SE] nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), ———provide for tax preferred savings accounts for ———provide additional emergency unemployment [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] individuals under age 26 (see H.R. 6321), [29SE] compensation (see H.R. 5618), [28JN] (see H.R. ———make employers of spouses of military per- ———provide permanent zero percent capital gains 5647), [30JN] (see H.R. 6091), [10AU] (see H.R. sonnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), 6419), [17NO] (see H.R. 6556), [17DE] H.R. 4764), [4MR] [29SE] ———provide additional emergency unemployment ———make permanent the deduction for premiums ———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (see H. on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6322), [29SE] 4841), [12MR] Res. 1495), [30JN] ———make permanent the reduced individual income ———provide relief to certain married couples ineli- ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), [29SE] gible for first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- ———modify timing rules for determining gross in- 4701), [25FE] pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] come relative to certain construction contracts (see ———provide special rules for investments lost in a Veterans: codify increases in the rates of pensions for H.R. 6097), [10AU] fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts [15AP] (see H.R. 5642), [30JN] and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected ———increase rates of disability compensation for vet- estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil erans with service-connected disabilities and depend-

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ency and indemnity compensation for survivors of Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Government: make funds available to increase program certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), [23FE] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] spending of taxpayer’s dollars (see H.R. 5363), peal enhanced compensation structure reporting re- INDEPENDENT AGENCIES related term(s) EXECU- [20MY] quirement (see H.R. 5998), [30JY] TIVE DEPARTMENTS GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all Messages Bills and resolutions telecommunication services under Networx contracts Alternative Pay Plan for Locality Pay Increases for Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 101), (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] Civilian Federal Employees: President Obama, [30NO] (see H.J. Res. 105), [17DE] Library of Congress: make available to the public bulk [30NO] ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 101), consider- legislative summary and status data used to provide Motions ation (see H. Res. 1741), [30NO] information posted on the THOMAS website (see Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 105), consider- H.R. 6289), [29SE] (H.R. 4851), [15AP] ation (see H. Res. 1776), [17DE] NASA: reauthorize manned space flight activities (see Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- ———making full-year continuing at lower levels with H.R. 4804), [10MR] ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), [22SE] Native Americans: establish effective consultation and ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid Budget: provide budget enforcement for 2011 (see H. coordination procedures between Federal agencies by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- Res. 1492, 1493), [30JN] and Indian tribes regarding government activities that gram funds (H.R. 1586), [25MR], [10AU] ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. impact tribal lands and interests (see H.R. 5023), Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- 1493), pass (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] [14AP] ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] ———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010–2020 NSF: anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] Reports filed (see H. Con. Res. 281), [26MY] ———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4997), Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. [13AP] Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4570), [2FE] OMB: establish and maintain website to track the ex- 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency to removal of litigation against Federal officers or [30JY] Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on agencies to Federal courts (see H.R. 5281), [12MY] OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), (see H.R. 6560), [21DE] ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] [30JN] ———clarify and improve certain provisions relative (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, to removal of litigation against Federal officers or Program Reform Commission: establish to review and American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration identify unnecessary Federal programs and make rec- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] ommendations to Congress for termination, modifica- Rept. 111–497), [26MY] Dept. of Defense: restore accountability and congres- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- tion, or retention of such programs (see H.R. 5407), sional oversight to the defense contracting process employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- [26MY] (see H.R. 6310), [29SE] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- 111–556), [22JY] lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- Renewable energy: extend contract periods for renew- Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), able energy for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] [29SE] [15SE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] [4MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid cess policies relative to research conducted by that Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary agency or from funds administered by that agency mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] States: provide special standing for State government Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] ———improve access to information in the legislative officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, and executive branches of the Government (see H.R. conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety 4983), [25MR] (see H.R. 4946), [25MR] Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———improve management and oversight of contracts Taxation: limit amount of funds made available to Fed- Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] and strengthen accountability of Government-wide eral agencies if taxes are raised (see H.R. 5955), Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deem of Certain Service suspension and debarment system (see H.R. 5726), [29JY] in Reserve Components as Active Service for Pur- [13JY] Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seek- pose of Certain Administered Laws: Committee on ———permit agencies to count certain contracts to- ing judicial review of a permit, license, or approval Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3787) (H. Rept. ward certain small business contracting goals (see issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public 111–625), [28SE] H.R. 6226), [28SE] transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: ———provide authority for Inspectors General to sub- Messages Committee on Oversight and Government Reform poena attendance and testimony of witnesses (see Veto of H.J. Res. 64, Continuing Appropriations: Presi- (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] H.R. 5815), [22JY] dent Obama, [12JA] Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection ———require annual audits of contracts for compli- Motions Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ance with the Buy American Act (see H.R. 5898), Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] [28JY] to removal of litigation against Federal officers or Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate ———require each agency to include contact informa- agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), [8DE] Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- tion in its collection of information (see H.R. 6068), Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules [30JY] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] ———require report and recommendations on adjust- Federal agencies and departments: require review of Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate ment or reduction of fees imposed for services and Government programs for purposes of assessing their Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- things of value each agency produces (see H.R. performance and improving their operations, and es- pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules 5988), [30JY] tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] ———require review of Government programs for pur- 2142), [21DE] Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration poses of assessing their performance and improving Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, their operations, and establish the Performance Im- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules provement Council (H.R. 2142), consideration (see Reports filed (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropria- Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and Federal aid programs: create a means to review and tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1741) Goals (SAVINGS) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Af- abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplica- (H. Rept. 111–664), [30NO] fairs (House) (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111–628), tive, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds Consideration of H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropria- [28SE] (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1776) Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: Federal employees: establish and fund certain training (H. Rept. 111–689), [17DE] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] H.R. 5522), [14JN] GPRA Modernization Act: Committee on Rules Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement ———extend post-employment restrictions on certain (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. executive and legislative branch officers and employ- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] ees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor-

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tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) INDONESIA, REPUBLIC OF ———require sharing of criminal records with State (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] Bills and resolutions sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Human rights: end human rights crisis in Papua and Dept. of Labor: publish on an Internet website certain Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), [12MY] information about the number of veterans who are Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY employed by Federal contractors (see H.R. 6103), and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) Bills and resolutions [10AU] (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Appropriations: require Congress to establish a search- Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dis- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, able database on a public Internet site for congres- semination of violent extremist ideologies over the Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules sional earmarks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] Colleges and universities: require institutions that re- 5729), [13JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, ceive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent har- ———transmit to the House of Representatives classi- Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- assment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] fied documents unlawfully disclosed and provided nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on Communications Act: reform universal service provi- Dept. of the Treasury: make electronic communications Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] of certain Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- publicly available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), FEMA Independence Act: Committee on Transpor- ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consider- [26JA] tation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1174) (H. ation (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and Rept. 111–459), [13AP] ———commend companies for advocating an uncen- implement electronic personnel file system and con- Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance sored Internet, encourage participation in Global Net- duct study on improving access of veterans to files Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- work Initiative, and make lawful Internet access a related to military service and veterans benefits (see ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111– part of U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 1512), H.R. 5225), [5MY] 504), [14JN] [13JY] Election Assistance Commission: reimburse States for Inspector General Authority Improvement Act: Com- ———enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), [29JY] costs incurred in establishing online voter registration mittee on Oversight and Government Reform ———require certain Internet websites that contain programs (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), [23SE] personal information of individuals to remove such Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for information at the request of such individuals (see have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), 2011: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) H.R. 5108), [22AP] [29JA] (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] Consumers: protect from certain aggressive sales tactics Executive Office of the President: establish the Na- INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS TECHNICAL on the Internet (see H.R. 5707), [1JY] tional Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), ADJUSTMENT ACT Courts: restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, [22MR] Bills and resolutions and allow disclosure of discovery information in Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applica- Enact (see H.R. 5610), [28JN] civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public bility of identity theft guidelines to creditors (see INDIA, REPUBLIC OF health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] H.R. 6420), [17NO] Bills and resolutions Crime: protect children from registered sex offenders FCC: express that it is the responsibility of Congress Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] to determine FCC regulatory authority relative to for photo exhibition ‘‘Being Untouchable’’ and a ———protect youth from exploitation by adults using broadband Internet services (see H. Con. Res. 311), ceremony in honor of the exhibition (see H. Con. the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] [30JY] Res. 306), [28JY] ———require reporting on certain information and ———issue regulations against censorship of Internet Human rights: condemn violations against Kashmiri communications technologies of foreign countries search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the re- and develop action plans to improve capacity of ———prohibit from regulating information services or gion, and hold terrorists accountable for their actions certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. Internet access services absent a market failure (see (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] 4962), [25MR] H.R. 5257), [11MY] Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and Dept. of Agriculture: establish Office of Rural ———provide greater technical resources to Commis- honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), [14SE] Broadband Initiatives (see H.R. 4545), [27JA] sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] U.N.: support India as a permanent member of the Dept. of Commerce: establish a loan program to assist Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- Security Council (see H. Res. 1739), [29NO] in locating information technology and manufac- cess policies relative to research conducted by that ———take procedural actions necessary to establish turing jobs in the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] agency or from funds administered by that agency India as a permanent member of the Security Council Dept. of Education: authorize grants for the creation, (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1729), [18NO] update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see H.R. ———improve access to information in the legislative INDIAN LAW AND ORDER COMMISSION 4575), [2FE] and executive branches of the Government (see H.R. Appointments ———provide grants to State educational agencies and 4983), [25MR] Members, [17DE], [21DE] institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- ———improve management and oversight of contracts INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER CLARI- tary and secondary computer science education (see and strengthen accountability of Government-wide FICATION ACT H.R. 5929), [29JY] suspension and debarment system (see H.R. 5726), Bills and resolutions Dept. of HHS: ensure health service programs or sur- [13JY] Enact (see H.R. 4445), [13JA] veys provide for voluntary collection of data on sex- FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Reports filed ual orientation and gender identity of participants Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) in such programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act (H.R. 4445) (H. Rept. 111–515), [28JN] ———reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine grant relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDU- programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] 5599), [24JN] CATION ASSISTANCE ACT Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the Cyber Secu- GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all Reports filed rity Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see H.R. telecommunication services under Networx contracts Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act: Com- 4507), [26JA] (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4347) ———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division Health: extend health information technology assistance (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation’s eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and INDIANA cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. Bills and resolutions and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), ———provide for eligibility of certain third party lo- House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates [16SE] gistics providers for participation in the Customs- included in committee reports on approved legisla- Evansville, IN: anniversary of Old National Bank (see Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see tion and post such estimates on the Internet site H. Res. 1201), [19MR] H.R. 5619), [28JN] of the Office of the Clerk (see H. Res. 1178), Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see Dept. of Justice: create and maintain a public database [12MR] H.R. 6040), [30JY] of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against ———establish and implement a process under which INDIANA, PA corporate entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] the public may view proceedings of the House and Bills and resolutions ———design and implement a procedure to permit committees online (see H. Res. 1166), [11MR] James M. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Stewart Post Office Building: des- enhanced searches of the National DNA Index Sys- ———require posting of information on Members’ ignate (see H.R. 5606), [25JN] tem (see H.R. 6011), [30JY] representational allowance disbursements on official INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE SUICIDE PRE- ———further the mission of the Global Justice Infor- public Internet sites (see H. Res. 1707), [29SE] VENTION ACT mation Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee House Rules: require live dissemination on the Internet Bills and resolutions through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and of all markups of bills and resolutions open to the Enact (see H.R. 5170), [28AP] Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), [25MR] public (see H. Res. 1675), [29SE]

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———require Members’ official websites include con- name of the contributor is publicly posted on the lish discounted electronic books pilot program (see gressional earmark requests and video presentations Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] H.R. 4619), [9FE] for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), [20JY] ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. U.N. or any other international governmental organi- and protect uncompensated Internet activity from 4847), [15MR] zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. Vietnam: use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. 6286), [29SE] human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam 4595), [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), [9MR] Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and to visit certain detained democracy activists, and re- Law enforcement: establish a pilot program for police electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the quest release of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), departments to use anonymous texts from citizens U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and [14JY] to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see H.R. vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] Motions 5913), [28JY] Precious metals: require certain return policies from Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- businesses that purchase precious metals from con- ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), [3FE] tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- sumers and solicit such transactions through an Inter- Reports filed nate information when an officer is seriously injured net website (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Library of Congress: make available to the public bulk personal information and provide consumers with 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] legislative summary and status data used to provide choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science information posted on the THOMAS website (see information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– H.R. 6289), [29SE] ———require governmental and business entities in 405), [27JA] Major League Baseball: require disclosure to con- possession of electronic data containing personal in- Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on sumers of all fees and charges associated with the formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the sale of tickets prior to the completion of any Internet of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment sale of such tickets (see H.R. 6390), [29SE] Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- and games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. Medicare: provide that hospitals located in territories censes for transmission of sound recordings online, 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] are eligible for electronic health record incentive unless a substantial portion of the recordings are Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) payments in the same manner as hospitals located by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) in one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] 6307), [29SE] (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act: Committee on health record payment incentives in cases of multi- lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4501) (H. campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Rept. 111–673), [7DE] ———enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary data-mining system and biometric technology pro- [13AP] (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] gram, and support GAO study on Medicare adminis- Schools: require criminal background checks for school Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, trative contractors (see H.R. 5044), [15AP] employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- ———provide for treatment of certain electronic health Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), records as certified EHR technology for purposes development and construction of science parks to [15NO] of health information technology payment incentives promote the clustering of innovation through high Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] technology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) National Computer Science Education Week: designate Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit Plain Writing Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support organizations to implement research-based tech- ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 946) (H. Rept. 111– goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] nology curriculum designed for older adults (see 432), [11MR] National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), H.R. 5269), [11MY] Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy [6MY] Small business: prevent the imposition of new burden- and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. some or unfair tax collecting requirements on small 462), [13AP] 290), [24JN] online businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- Taxation: establish a program to populate downloadable sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) quire installation of event data recorders in all motor tax forms with taxpayer return information (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 5169), 5036), [15AP] INLAND EMPIRE PERCHLORATE GROUND [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), [19MY] ———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in WATER PLUME ASSESSMENT ACT National Rape Kit Database: establish (see H.R. 5640), the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. Reports filed [29JN] 5649), [30JN] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) National security: establish the Executive Cyber Direc- ———provide a religious exception to the requirement (H.R. 4252) (H. Rept. 111–433), [11MR] tor and clarify authority relative to critical informa- that certain tax preparers file returns on magnetic INMATE WORK, EDUCATION, AND RESPONSI- tion infrastructure policy creation, verification, and media (see H.R. 4981), [25MR] BILITY CURRICULUM (I-WERC) ACT enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer Bills and resolutions Native Americans: establish a position for a representa- protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] Enact (see H.R. 4458), [13JA] tive of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. INSAN HAK VE HURRIYETLERI VE INSANI the implementation of universal communications 4976), [25MR] YARDIM VAKFI (IHH) (ORGANIZATION) service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE] Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- Bills and resolutions OMB: establish and maintain a single website acces- nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve sible to the public that allows the public to obtain unique technology standards as a condition of market Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports access, and promote free flow of information (see tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign (see H.R. 6026), [30JY] H.R. 5694), [1JY] involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza ———establish and maintain website to track the ex- ———enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), and communications infrastructure (see H.R. 5548), Israel: support right of self-defense and peace proc- [30JY] [16JN] esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Pharmaceuticals: require mail-order pharmacies to no- Telecommunications: award grants for development of of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, tify customers when generic drugs become available nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. and prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs that support mission-critical broadband voice and Res. 1599), [30JY] without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), data communications of public safety personnel (see INSECTS [29SE] H.R. 5907), [28JY] Bills and resolutions Political campaigns: disclose third-party communica- ———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- Dept. of the Interior: provide loans to certain organiza- tions made for or against a candidate and identifying velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and tions to address habitats and ecosystems and to ad- information in Internet communications, and apply provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety dress and prevent invasive species (see H.R. 4782), disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] [4MR] calls (see H.R. 4749), [3MR] ———provide vouchers for broadband service to stu- Hebron, KY: commend North Pointe Elementary for ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate dents, increase access to advanced services for com- project to select the firefly as the National Inverte- from disbursing committee contributions until the munity colleges and head start programs, and estab- brate (see H. Res. 1753), [7DE]

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National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- Agriculture: increase funding for programs evaluating ———improve safety and soundness of FHA mortgage duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying effectiveness of livestock producer risk management insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- tools and include livestock insurance under education ———increase flexibility relative to amount of FHA ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] and information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] single family housing mortgage insurance premiums National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all (see H.R. 5981), [30JY] H. Res. 1460), [22JN] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. ———provide adequate commitment authority for Ohio: assist in conducting a bed bug prevention and 6403), [15NO] guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General mitigation program (see H.R. 6383), [29SE] Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), INSLEE, JAY (a Representative from Washington) laws to the business of health insurance to protect [27JY] Bills and resolutions introduced competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), [22FE] Dept. of the Treasury: establish a shared equity appre- Dept. of Agriculture: make loans to qualified projects ———restore application of Federal antitrust laws to ciation homeownership pilot program (see H.R. for the production of renewable source jet fuel (see the business of health insurance to protect competi- 6562), [21DE] H.R. 6343), [29SE] tion and consumers (H.R. 4626), consideration (see Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize waiver of collec- Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competi- H. Res. 1098), [23FE] tion of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine tive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at the KC–X military air refueling tanker program (see visits of veterans (see H.R. 5768), [15JY] Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as H.R. 6540), [17DE] ———clarify level of health care that constitutes min- Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist imum essential coverage (see H.R. 5014), [14AP] to withdraw the license application for a high-level attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. ———ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with 4791), [9MR] Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling ———establish a temporary prohibition on termination prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] and disclosure information regarding life insurance Dept. of Justice: further the mission of the Global of TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under payments (see H.R. 5993), [30JY] Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Com- the age of 26 (see H.R. 6227), [28SE] ———establish pilot program to evaluate effectiveness mittee through recommendations for local, State, ———extend TRICARE coverage to certain depend- of treating veterans with spinal, back, and musculo- tribal, and Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), ents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), [24MR] skeletal injuries and pain using non-invasive tech- [25MR] ———restore health care coverage to retired members niques (see H.R. 6211), [23SE] ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), [27JA] Diseases: require group and individual health insurance sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and re- coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and minimum standards to better protect public and offi- tirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), colorectal cancer (see H.R. 4563), [2FE] cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] [24FE] District of Columbia: revise certain administrative au- Electric power: promote energy independence and self- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- thorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender sufficiency through net metering by certain small ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Service to provide professional liability insurance for electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), school construction and renovation, and other edu- its officers and employees for certain claims (see [1JY] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] H.R. 5367), [24MY] Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: ex- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs tend number of years that multiyear contracts may ative to health care reform, student loan reform, (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel school construction and renovation, and other edu- (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. Native Americans: establish a position for a representa- Res. 1203), [20MR] 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- tive of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. ative to health care reform, student loan reform, the implementation of universal communications 1248), [14AP] school construction and renovation, and other edu- service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- Outer Continental Shelf: require oil and gas drilling retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] and production operations to have in place the best amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] Children and youth: increase maximum age for children available technology for blowout preventers and ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- emergency shutoff equipment (see H.R. 5634), eligible for medical care under the TRICARE and sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding [29JN] CHAMPVA programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] (see of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- H.R. 5206), [4MY] trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. Claims: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference 5809), [21JY] and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insur- report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code Power resources: promote oil independence by devel- ance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), [4FE] oping a clean energy economy (see H.R. 6564), Community Living Assistance Services and Supports for individuals and small businesses, and the budget [21DE] (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] Renewable energy: promote development and use of miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and trans- marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- parency for dental benefits under group health plans nologies and identify and address potential impacts ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] (see H.R. 5000), [13AP] of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] Dept. of Defense: temporarily adjust reimbursement Federal employees: ensure Federal Employees Health ———spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable rates for TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost electricity generation in the U.S. through priority 5403), [26MY] savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription interconnection and renewable energy payments (see Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule relating to ‘‘Health drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), [21JA] H.R. 5883), [27JY] Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio ———extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult 1546), [21JY] and Affordable Care Act’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), [9DE] dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT ———establish a commission to construct a com- H.R. 5179), [29AP] (see H.R. 5200), [4MY] Bills and resolutions prehensive national strategy on how to increase the ———make stillborn children eligible for optional cov- Federal agencies and departments: provide authority affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of long- erage under Federal Employees Group Life Insurance for Inspectors General to subpoena attendance and term care and community services (see H.R. 5187), (see H.R. 4821), [11MR] testimony of witnesses (see H.R. 5815), [22JY] [29AP] ———provide for a voluntary, non-work-related dis- Reports filed ability insurance program (see H.R. 6368), [29SE] Inspector General Authority Improvement Act: Com- ———establish an America Rx drug discount program for individuals without access to prescription drugs Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: cover services mittee on Oversight and Government Reform provided to injured workers by physician assistants (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), [23SE] at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] ———prohibit precluding of patients from entering and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] INSPECTOR GENERAL AUTHORITY IMPROVE- into any contract with their health care providers Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Prgram: pro- MENT ACT vide lump-sum payments to recipients unless the in- Reports filed (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government ———transmit to House of Representatives documents, sured or beneficiary elects otherwise (see H.R. Reform (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), records, or communications relative to Centers for 6175), [22SE] [23SE] Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding Patient FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- INSURANCE related term(s) HEALTH Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. Res. Appointments 1561), [27JY] form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- Bills and resolutions 5072), [20AP] ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and pro- ———improve financial safety and soundness of the form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program vide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), [29JY] sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] [14JY]

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———extend the National Flood Insurance Program ———prohibit use of funds for implementation or en- tient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] forcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] insurance (see H.R. 4904), [22MR] ———eliminate lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric ———prohibit requiring communities protected by ———provide for coverage of medically necessary hospital services (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] Corps of Engineers levees from purchasing flood food under Federal health programs and private ———ensure more timely access to home health serv- insurance under the flood mapping modernization health insurance (see H.R. 4926), [24MR] ices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), [13AP] program (see H.R. 5182), [29AP] ———provide for criminal liability for the denial of ———establish a cancer center construction loan pro- ———provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory health care coverage of a treatment or an individual gram (see H.R. 5861), [26JY] waiting period before new or modified flood insur- (see H.R. 6000), [30JY] ———establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection ance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), [29SE] ———provide for incentives to encourage health insur- and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] ———provide for the National Flood Insurance Pro- ance coverage (see H.R. 4944), [25MR] ———establish an extended special enrollment period gram to make available multiperil coverage for dam- ———provide for incentives to encourage health insur- for part B (see H.R. 4473), [20JA] age resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), ance coverage (H.R. 3400), pass (see H.R. 4910), ———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment consideration (see H. Res. 1549), [21JY] [22MR] and supplies furnished by small retail community ———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Pro- ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs gram (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate (see H.R. 5235), [6MY] ———revise National Flood Insurance Program to importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), ———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insur- [10MR] immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), [24JN] ance under the program (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] ———provide for transparency in health care pricing ———include screening computed tomography FHA: establish a shared equity homeownership pilot (see H.R. 4700), [25FE] colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6256), ———reform provision of long-term care insurance 5461), [28MY] [29SE] (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] ———permit coverage of certain covered part D drugs Financial institutions: provide a retroactive increase in for uses that are determined to be for medically deposit insurance for depositors (see H.R. 5429), ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4995, 4999), [13AP] accepted indications based upon clinical evidence in [27MY] peer reviewed medical literature (see H.R. 5732), ———require lenders of loans with Federal guarantees ———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional [14JY] or Federal insurance to consent to mandatory medi- ———permit physicians and suppliers a new election ation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] staff to purchase health insurance through health in- surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] to become participating physicians and suppliers if Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance physician fee schedule rates are extended (see H.R. program and certain trade preference programs and ———support efforts to extend the Health Coverage Tax Credit to provide access to affordable healthcare 5290), [12MY] amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- ———preserve integrated care for durable medical porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), for Delphi Corp., retirees and other eligible individ- uals (see H. Res. 1628), [16SE] equipment under the competitive bidding program [13DE] for qualified hospital-related durable medical equip- Government regulations: provide for a Federal license Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] ment entities (see H.R. 6095), [10AU] for reinsurers (see H.R. 6529), [16DE] ———prevent the catastrophic loss of wage index re- Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] classification (see H.R. 6512), [9DE] patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ———prohibit mid-year changes in the formularies of nection with medication regimen adherence services Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. Part D plans (see H.R. 4917), [23MR] 4757), [4MR] being provided by a licensed health care professional ———protect access to home health services for bene- House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] ficiaries (see H.R. 5803), [21JY] ———clarify coverage for congressional staff through islative tactics to further passage of health care re- ———provide a transition period for reductions in rel- health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] ative value units for certain newly bundled services ———ensure an up or down vote on certain health ———return several measures to the Senate (see H. to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] Res. 1653), [23SE] ———ensure health care consumer and provider access rates (see H.R. 6459), [30NO] IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- ———provide all beneficiaries with the right to guar- to certain benefits plan information and provide ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform transparency in hospital price and quality information anteed issue of a supplemental policy and annual (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] open change-in-enrollment periods (see H.R. 5844), under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR] (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] ———ensure transparency and proper operation of [22JY] Liability Risk Retention Act: modernize and expand ———provide an option for any citizen or permanent pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), [6MY] coverage to include commercial property insurance ———expand health savings account availability, U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), (see H.R. 4802), [10MR] [9MR] eliminate medical expense deduction restrictions, and Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record provide cooperative governing of individual health ———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practi- incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- tioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] (see H.R. 4696), [25FE] [25MY] ———enhance quality through nursing facility survey ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s ———express that a Government imposed mandate system improvements (see H.R. 6074), [30JY] requiring individuals to purchase health insurance disease and other dementia diagnosis and services ———ensure access to resin-based dental fillings that to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), [3FE] is at least equal to the level of access to mercury- ———extend temporarily the period of COBRA con- tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] tinuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise [29JY] ———extend the period of temporary increase of the available through an employment-based health plan ———provide coverage of custom fabricated breast Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), 5471), [28MY] [18MY] [27MY] ———improve access to health care services and pro- ———improve access to advanced practice nurses and ———provide for additional opportunities to enroll vide improved medical care by reducing the exces- physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 6373), [29SE] under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] ———improve and protect rehabilitative and case sive burden the liability system places on the health ———provide for patient protection by establishing management services to improve the health and wel- care delivery system (see H.R. 5690), [1JY] safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare pro- ———national policy to provide health care and re- fare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see viders (see H.R. 5527), [15JN] form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421, 5444), H.R. 4787), [9MR] ———provide for timely access to post-mastectomy [27MY] ———provide 100 percent reimbursement for medical items (see H.R. 5593), [24JN] ———national policy to provide health care and re- assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through a ———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psy- (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] chologist services (see H.R. 6147), [16SE] ———national policy to provide health care and re- ———require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. ———provide that hospitals located in territories are form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections 6290), [29SE] eligible for electronic health record incentive pay- in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] ———require States to provide oral health services ments in the same manner as hospitals located in ———national policy to provide health care and re- to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see 5364), [20MY] ———reclassification of hospitals as rural referral cen- H.R. 5073), [20AP] Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules ters (see H.R. 5474), [28MY] ———national policy to provide health care and re- (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] ———reform sustainable growth rate payment system form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see ———clarify policy relative to physician supervision for physicians (H.R. 3961), consideration of Senate H.R. 5424), [27MY] of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see H.R. amendments (see H. Res. 1109), [25FE] ———prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care 6376), [29SE] ———repeal the unearned income contribution provi- provider upon participation in a health plan (see ———count period of observation in a hospital ex- sion in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation H.R. 6171), [22SE] ceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- Act (see H.R. 6385), [29SE]

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———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower ———repeal provisions providing for the Independent ———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] ———repeal provisions relative to annual period for (see H.R. 4887), [19MR] ———treat certain provider taxes as allowable costs disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to ———establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see for purposes of reimbursements to critical access elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service H.R. 5915), [28JY] hospitals (see H.R. 6346), [29SE] benefits (see H.R. 6303), [29SE] (see H.R. 6502), ———establish tax-free COBRA premium payment ac- ———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), [8DE] counts (see H.R. 6001), [30JY] [18NO] ———repeal provisions relative to health savings ac- ———provide a credit for taxpayers with long-term ———waive part B premiums for certain military retir- counts (see H.R. 5126), [22AP] care needs (see H.R. 5491), [9JN] ees (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of ———provide for active qualified public safety em- Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- annual limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6452), ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] [29NO] insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] ———clarify application of electronic health record ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of ———repeal limitation on health flexible spending ar- payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hos- lifetime limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6453), rangements (see H.R. 5215), [5MY] pitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] [29NO] ———repeal taxes on income and improve income ———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney ———repeal provisions that prohibit health coverage security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] rescissions (see H.R. 6454), [29NO] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- ———provide coverage of voluntary advance care ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- ommendations from being used to deny or restrict planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), [20JY] tion exclusions or other discrimination based on health insurance coverage of items or services (see ———provide for treatment of certain electronic health H.R. 4794), [9MR] records as certified EHR technology for purposes health status for adults (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- Motions of health information technology payment incentives tion exclusions or other discrimination based on Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] health status for children (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] laws to the business of health insurance to protect ———provide supplemental payments to nursing fa- competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), [24FE] cilities serving beneficiaries and ensure adequate ———repeal provisions that require extension of de- pendent coverage to adult children under age 26 Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- payment levels for services (see H.R. 5457), [28MY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral (see H.R. 6450), [29NO] ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), school construction and renovation, and other edu- health centers and require Medicaid coverage for cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), [22MR] Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness [29JN] of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and nated approach to improving maternal and infant health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] 5072), [10JN] ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify that Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in (H.R. 4851), [15AP] standards or procedures in medical malpractice ac- Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), [15AP] tions are not affected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial ———commend efforts of State legislatures, attorneys ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- security, quality and affordable health care, protec- general, and citizens to resist implementation (see sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable H. Res. 1230), [25MR] of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), communities with adequate housing and transpor- derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], [30JN] [27JY] tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- ———delay cut-off date relative to self-referrals to Social Security: establish a procedure to safeguard the ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- physician-owned hospitals (see H.R. 5271), [11MY] surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hos- form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program ———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special pital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (H.R. 5114), [15JY] ———improve old-age, survivors, and disability insur- Health: national policy to provide health care and re- (see H.R. 4960), [25MR] ance program, provide cash relief for years when ———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Vet- form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- erans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), 4894), [20MR] islative tactics to further passage of health care re- [22JY] form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] ———establish a public health insurance option (see ———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of H.R. 5808), [21JY] Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment sys- maternity care under Medicaid and the State Chil- tem for physicians (H.R. 3961), [25FE] ———expedite application of provision prohibiting re- dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), scissions of health insurance coverage (see H.R. Reports filed [18NO] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, 5761), [15JY] ———level of benefit payment in the month of the ———modify special rules relating to coverage of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: beneficiary’s death (see H.R. 5001), [13AP] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. abortion services (see H.R. 5111), [22AP] ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, ———permit certain individuals losing their COBRA Rept. 111–518), [30JN] Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance continuation coverage to have access to the high- Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) ———prohibit the display of account numbers on [1JY] (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY] ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health [27MY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) ———protect rights of conscience relative to require- Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] ments for coverage of specific items and services ———provide for treatment of permanent partnerships Consideration of H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] between individuals of the same gender as marriage Fair Competition Act: Committee on Rules (House) ———provide for appropriate procedures for for purposes of determining entitlement to certain (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111–418), [23FE] verification of citizenship status (see H.R. 6444), benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- [18NO] ———require citizenship and immigration verification mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s 111–503), [8JN] (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), ———require private insurers to certify that a claim Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- ———repeal certain limitations on tax health care ben- ———waive waiting period for disability insurance ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- efits (see H.R. 5923), [29JY] benefits for disabled individuals suffering from a mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. ———repeal certain provisions relative to physician terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] 111–426), [4MR] referrals for hospitals and physician ownership or Taxation: allow a deduction for qualified long-term Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, investment interests transparency (see H.R. 5433), care insurance and a credit for individuals who care Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid [27MY] for those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary ———repeal limits on health-related tax benefits and [28SE] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. treat high deductible plans as qualified health plans ———create disaster protection funds in the District Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] (see H.R. 5936), [29JY] of Columbia by property and casualty insurance Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, ———repeal provision providing funds for a certain companies for payment of policyholders’ claims aris- Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act: Com- health care facility and rescind such funds (see H.R. ing from natural catastrophic events (see H.R. 5762), mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1109) (H. Rept. 5802), [20JY] [15JY] 111–420), [25FE]

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Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, ———require the intelligence community to provide Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- the Dept. of Defense information that indicates in- Res. 1134), [2MR] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. volvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a Crime: focus on internal revenue law violations by 111–458), [25MR] terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), [4MR] persons under investigation for promotion of com- Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- mercial sex acts and human trafficking and increase ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpay- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- ment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), [2DE] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] ———require disclosure of names of individuals who 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] Executive Office of the President: request to furnish are granted amnesty from criminal prosecution (see Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: the House of Representatives documents relative to H.R. 5076), [20AP] Committee on Oversight and Government Reform a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent re- Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] lease of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), 12 educational grant programs and the requirements Family Health Care Accessibility Act: Committee on [2DE] of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] Rept. 111–607), [16SE] tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Employment: permit issuance of prospective guidance FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of clarifying employment status of individuals for pur- (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] those who served in the Military Intelligence Service poses of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), assessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. [24MY] 6128), [15SE] 111–495), [26MY] National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Federal employees: express appreciation for contribu- Homeowners’ Defense Act: Committee on Financial Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] tions and seek ways to improve safety and security Services (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 111–534), National security: improve efforts to prevent, deter, during performance of official duties (see H. Res. [13JY] prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover 1187), [16MR] Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction ———prohibit hiring of additional employees to im- Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] plement, administer, or enforce health insurance re- [19JY] ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- form (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons [20AP] (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] Taxation: disclose certain return information relative Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require to identity theft (see H.R. 5972), [29JY] House of Representatives Copies of Documents, report on foreign development of electromagnetic ———establish a program to populate downloadable Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] tax forms with taxpayer return information (see H.R. form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- 5036), [15AP] merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct ———include in Form 1040 instruction booklet infor- [29JA] Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- mation relative to Federal Government revenues, Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] spending, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), [25MR] Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, Motions ———provide additional protections for recipients of Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2701), [26FE], the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] [29SE] Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] Reports filed ———provide an election for unmarried, nonitemizing Goals (SAVINGS) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Af- Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- fairs (House) (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111–628), individuals to have returns prepared by the Dept. propriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. of the Treasury (see H.R. 5050), [15AP] [28SE] 1105) (H. Rept. 111–419), [24FE] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: ———provide taxpayer protection and assistance rel- ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1113) ative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5047), [15AP] Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. (H. Rept. 111–421), [25FE] 111–517), [29JN] ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, In- protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] INTELLIGENCE REFORM AND TERRORISM telligence Services Appropriations: Committee on PREVENTION ACT ———require certain determinations before the filing Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), of all notices of Federal tax liens and supervisory Bills and resolutions [29SE] Provisions: extend certain (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] approval before the filing of certain notices of Fed- Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- eral tax liens (see H.R. 6439), [18NO] INTELLIGENCE SERVICES related term(s) ESPIO- ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION HARMONIZATION NAGE Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee ACT Appointments on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. Bills and resolutions National Commission for the Review of the Research Rept. 111–402), [27JA] Enact (see H.R. 5532), [15JN] and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee Community, [15NO], [3DE], [29DE] on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZA- Bills and resolutions Rept. 111–659), [18NO] TION (ICAO) Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON SUSTAINABLE Bills and resolutions for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), COMMUNITIES Taiwan: accord observer status in the International [13JA] Bills and resolutions Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see H. Con. Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 5161), [28AP] Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- Res. 266), [21AP] ———authorizing (H.R. 2701), consideration (see H. able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Res. 1105), [24FE] (see H. Res. 1113), [25FE] on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive Bills and resolutions ———authorizing (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right amendment (see H. Res. 1674), [29SE] planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court of classified information related to certain intel- INTERAGENCY OCEAN POLICY TASK FORCE Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5351), [20MY] ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), Recreational fishing and boating: promote (see H. Res. 1282), [21AP] press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare [29JY] that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. Congress: establish committees with jurisdiction over INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK representation at review conference in Uganda (see intelligence activities (see H. Con. Res. 299), [21JY] Bills and resolutions H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to interrogation without administration of Miranda multilateral development banks to use the voice and INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] Bills and resolutions [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] Dept. of Defense: provide for interrogation and deten- Bills and resolutions INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION tion of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- OF POVERTY against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- Bills and resolutions prosecution (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] ees and first responders, and reject expressions of Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo sympathy for those who attack public servants (see INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- H. Res. 1127), [2MR] Bills and resolutions tained at the facility be tried only by military com- ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] attack on Federal building and commend Robin De the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti-

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gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- Serbia: commend application for European Union ———require reporting on certain information and vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- membership and recognize efforts to integrate into communications technologies of foreign countries tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), and develop action plans to improve capacity of ———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral de- [27MY] certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. velopment banks to use the voice and influence of Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 4962), [25MR] the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such institutions 1423), [28MY] Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and arti- (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and facts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious to be used to provide financing until member states United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- freedom (see H. Res. 1631), [16SE] comply with economic requirements of membership bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke Dept. of Defense: provide for interrogation and deten- (see H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- tion of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on evading foreign states and state-owned corporations 5378), [25MY] prosecution (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Reports filed Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] [29SE] 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] ———provide for additional reporting and briefing on OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND related anti-Semitism around the world and enhance actions ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] term(s) WORLD BANK GROUP and funding to monitor and combat anti-Semitism (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to and use funds to establish child care, global health the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- World Economic Forum (organization): support mission tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] and goals (see H. Res. 1148), [9MR] ———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral de- ———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral de- Reports filed velopment banks to use the voice and influence of velopment banks to use the voice and influence of Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such institutions the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such institutions Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on to be used to provide financing until member states access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. comply with economic requirements of membership [21DE] 111–646), [28SE] (see H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] Economy: invest in innovation through research and INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY ECONOMIC ———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to development and improve competitiveness of the POWERS ACT be used to provide financing for any member state U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5299), [13MY] [18MY] Charities: establish certain procedures with respect to Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate ———invest in innovation through research and devel- blocking property of charities (see H.R. 6532), misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. [16DE] under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), INTERNATIONAL ESSENTIAL TREMOR FOUN- [11MY] [29SE] DATION ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Reports filed Bills and resolutions opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (see H. Res. 1264), [15AP] H. Res. 1781), [21DE] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Endangered species: support international tiger con- INTERNATIONAL LAW related term(s) TREATIES Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on servation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in AND AGREEMENTS Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] Bills and resolutions 111–646), [28SE] Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] 6148), [16SE] Bills and resolutions Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. Dept. of Defense: provide for interrogation and deten- Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA Res. 1592), [30JY] tion of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on port World Fit program promoting physical fitness relations and dialogue between Congress and the prosecution (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IMMUNI- Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit TIES ACT requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court Bills and resolutions tions based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 5351), [20MY] Foreign countries: extend to the Office of the High (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction International Civilian Office in Kosovo (see H.R. ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- 5139), [26AP] H.R. 4636), [22FE] cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS related term(s) CON- ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for FERENCES; FOREIGN POLICY ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. sex offenders intending to travel internationally, pro- Bills and resolutions 4636), consideration (see H. Res. 1510), [13JY] vide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (ter- ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), rorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] [26AP] Res. 303), [22JY] Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniver- Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment sary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to de- H. Res. 1677), [29SE] of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty classify all official records and cooperate with inves- ———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and reduction (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] tigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), call for release of all political prisoners and inter- Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and [4MY] national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), [14SE] Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- 1768), [15DE] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare Climate: support a legally binding global agreement and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] representation at review conference in Uganda (see nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas H. Res. 1552), [22JY] Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] measures on such individuals pending investigation H. Res. 1143), [4MR] Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. [29SE] 6148), [16SE] 1013), [13JA]

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] international community in reversing renewable nat- oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- ural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), dent Obama, [12JA] port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] [25MR] Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- International Emergency Economic Powers Act: estab- Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export lish certain procedures with respect to blocking prop- Res. 1518), [14JY] Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, erty of charities (see H.R. 6532), [16DE] Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA [9JN] International law: safeguard sovereignty and right of for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- Motions self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit port World Fit program promoting physical fitness Economy: invest in innovation through research and U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] development and improve competitiveness of the (see H.R. 5351), [20MY] Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/ Reports filed ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), [18NO] (see America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the H. Res. 1734), [29NO] on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) U.N. or any other international governmental organi- Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniver- (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] sary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to de- Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting classify all official records and cooperate with inves- authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search tigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see [4MY] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- H.R. 4453), [13JA] Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare 111–692), [21DE] prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist des- that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- ignation from opposition group, and impose sanc- representation at review conference in Uganda (see duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on [10JN] Serbia: commend application for European Union Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release membership and recognize efforts to integrate into 111–429), [9MR] of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), [27MY] Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending 1359), [13MY] To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- ———commend accession to the Organisation for Eco- Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- nomic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1391), [25MY] Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- Tribute to American Sail Training Association: Com- side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) 1440), [14JN] (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111–460), [13AP] ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists INTERNATIONAL TRADE esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- Taiwan: accord observer status in the International and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see H. Con. Res. 1599), [30JY] Res. 1420), [28MY] Res. 266), [21AP] ———support right to defend itself against terrorists Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report ———support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. and the Israeli construction of new security fences on exports of weapons and related services by along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), 316), [14SE] Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), [13AP] and use funds to establish child care, global health [13JA] ———tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake 5160), [28AP] (see H. Res. 1277), [20AP] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] Iran: prevent import or export of materials, equipment, U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn de- goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biologi- security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] tainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the cal, chemical, missile, or conventional arms pro- ———prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human continued provocation by the North Korean military grams (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- (see H. Res. 1608), [10AU] SBA: expand export promotion activities relative to poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break ———condemn unprovoked military attack against small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), [29NO] 5797), [20JY] ———promote respect for and full application of the ———improve the Office of International Trade to ———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see (see H.R. 4986), [25MR] expand small business exporting (see H.R. 5832), H. Res. 1551), [22JY] [22JY] Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for ———reject Iran’s bid to join the Human Rights sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Council (see H. Res. 1181), [12MR] Bills and resolutions H.R. 6266), [29SE] ———support India as a permanent member of the ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- Foreign trade: express that foreign countries have en- Security Council (see H. Res. 1739), [29NO] gaged in unfair trade practices in the U.S. with re- ers intending to travel internationally, provide notice ———take procedural actions necessary to establish to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. gards to paper products (see H. Res. 1699), [29SE] India as a permanent member of the Security Council Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), [26AP] (see H. Res. 1729), [18NO] Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of re- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), lease from prison and recognize role in ending apart- ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. heid and contributions to South Africa and the global [4MR] Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of Motions community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- tives and related Millennium Development Goals, INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF BIODIVERSITY entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- Bills and resolutions any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see cation, human rights, and global health initiatives Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] H. Res. 1390), [25MY] (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] INTERNET FREEDOM FOUNDATION Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., Bills and resolutions Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of Establish (see H.R. 4595), [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset [9MR] (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. INTERNET GAMBLING REGULATION, CON- ———support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn Res. 1597), [30JY] SUMER PROTECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihila- World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. ACT tion of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop Con. Res. 333), [1DE] Reports filed pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) [22JY] [11MY] (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), [15NO] NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic Messages INTERNET INVESTMENT, INNOVATION, AND security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect COMPETITION PRESERVATION ACT laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Bills and resolutions [18MY] Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA] Enact (see H.R. 5257), [11MY]

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INTERPOL Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home Bills and resolutions (SMART) Research and Development Compact: mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Law enforcement: revoke Executive order exempting grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] or insured under the National Housing Act, that the INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search INTERSTATE RECOGNITION OF mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see NOTARIZATIONS ACT (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] H.R. 4453), [13JA] Messages Dept. of Commerce: establish a technology deployment INTERPOL IMMUNITIES OVERSIGHT ACT Veto of H.R. 3808, Provisions: President Obama, and early-stage business investment grant program Bills and resolutions [15NO] (see H.R. 6120), [14SE] Enact (see H.R. 4453), [13JA] INVESTING IN AMERICAN JOBS AND CLOSING ———establish an early-stage business investment and INTERSTATE COMMERCE related term(s) CARGO TAX LOOPHOLES ACT incubation grant program (see H.R. 5411), [26MY] TRANSPORTATION Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5893), [28JY] the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- Consumers: prohibit restrictions on the resale of event Enact (H.R. 5893): consideration (see H. Res. 1568), gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- tickets sold in interstate commerce as an unfair or [28JY] vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 4795), [9MR] Reports filed tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see Consideration of H.R. 5893, Provisions: Committee on ———encourage savings, promote financial literacy, H.R. 5566), [22JN] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111–577), and expand opportunities for young adults by estab- ———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. [28JY] lishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4682), 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE ACT [24FE] ———establish a fund from the sale of Troubled Asset Res. 1712), [15NO] Bills and resolutions ———protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- Enact (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] Relief Program assets to assist local governments vated violence and create employer liability for neg- recoup losses incurred from Lehman Brothers Hold- INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes ings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. 5125), [22AP] Bills and resolutions ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] [18MR] peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of Dept. of Justice: establish the Organized Retail Theft ———expand purposes for which Build America materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 6086), Investigation and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), [4FE] [10AU] [29JY] ———issue War on Debt Bonds (see H.R. 5157), Reports filed [27AP] Health: expand health savings account availability, Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act: eliminate medical expense deduction restrictions, and ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- provide cooperative governing of individual health 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT (see H.R. 4696), [25FE] [20JA] Bills and resolutions ———national policy to provide health care and re- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and make perma- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see nent the loan guarantee for the purchase of residen- peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of H.R. 5073), [20AP] tial cooperative housing units (see H.R. 6567), National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 6086), [21DE] 290), [24JN] [10AU] Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- Privacy: require governmental and business entities in INVESTMENT IN QUALITY SCHOOL LEADER- nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use possession of electronic data containing personal in- SHIP ACT repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition Bills and resolutions reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] Enact (see H.R. 5886), [27JY] 4513), [26JA] Taxation: reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), INVESTMENTS related term(s) SECURITIES ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code [29AP] Bills and resolutions for individuals and small businesses, and the budget ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (see process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] 4976), [25MR] H. Res. 1082), [22FE] Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- Transportation: improve national freight transportation Armed Forces: allow transfer of amounts from quali- latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign system by leveraging investments and promoting fied tuition program to the Thrift Savings Plan by trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- eligible members of the uniformed services or Ready (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] Reserve (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] FDIC: permanently extend the Transaction Account Messages Bankruptcy: modify application of certain laws relative Guarantee Program (see H.R. 4928), [24MR] Veto of H.R. 3808, Interstate Recognition of to principal residences that are the subject of fore- Federal employees: provide a corporate responsibility Notarizations Act: President Obama, [15NO] closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see Reports filed Budget: require annual budget submissions of the Presi- H.R. 6183), [22SE] Horse Transportation Safety Act: Committee on Trans- dent to Congress to provide certain information re- FHA: establish a shared equity homeownership pilot portation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 305) (H. garding companies in which the Government holds program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6256), Rept. 111–645), [28SE] stock (see H.R. 4631), [22FE] [29SE] Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, Business and industry: require express authorization of Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- a majority of shareholders of a public company for nary report on current U.S. financial and economic ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), certain political expenditures by that company (see crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] Financial institutions: offer services to protect seniors [15NO] H.R. 4537), [27JA] from affinity scams (see H.R. 6305), [29SE] Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Buy American Act: require total domestic content in ———prohibit certain affiliations between commercial Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, banking and investment banking companies (see (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] States using Federal funds, and property eligible for H.R. 4461), [15JA] Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), ———promote transparency and accountability in the Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) [20JY] consumer financial products and services market and (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] Children and youth: provide grants to State educational ensure that no company becomes too big to fail INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR ADULT OF- agencies in order to provide subgrants to eligible (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] FENDER SUPERVISION local entities to promote financial education to stu- ———provide a retroactive increase in deposit insur- Bills and resolutions dents in the classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] ance for depositors (see H.R. 5429), [27MY] Dept. of Justice: make recommendations to Interstate Coins: authorize production of palladium bullion coins ———provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and effi- Commission for Adult Offender Supervision on poli- to provide affordable opportunities for investments cient banking system (see H.R. 5159), [28AP] cies and minimum standards to better protect public in precious metals (see H.R. 6166), [22SE] Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see and officer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- H. Res. 1257), [15AP] INTERSTATE COMPACTS quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. Bills and resolutions 4419), [12JA] debt instruments held by foreign governments and Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional ———prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. consent to interstate compact between New Jersey any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other 5319), [18MY] and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] ———take action against certain judgment-evading 6202), [23SE] ———require, as a condition for modification of a foreign states and state-owned corporations of such Dept. of Justice: make recommendations to Interstate home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Commission for Adult Offender Supervision on poli- Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, FRS: prevent funding from being made available to cies and minimum standards to better protect public that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- and officer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR]

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Government regulations: establish a covered bond regu- Small business: clarify regulations relative to misrepre- ———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see latory oversight program (see H.R. 4884), [18MR] sentation through the use of pass-through business H.R. 5475), [28MY] (see H.R. 5823), [22JY] (see H.R. 4420), [12JA] ———exempt certain stock of real estate investment Health: national policy to provide health care and re- ———improve lending and investment programs (see trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see H.R. 6219), [28SE] real property interests (see H.R. 5901), [28JY] H.R. 5073), [20AP] Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see ———exempt gain from sale of certain C corporation Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes H.R. 4508), [26JA] stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings ———increase maximum amount for loans to State 6323), [29SE] to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), and local development companies and provide tem- ———exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments [15AP] porary authority for debt refinancing of commercial from the individual alternative minimum tax (see ———provide tax incentives for short sales as a pref- real estate (see H.R. 5412), [26MY] H.R. 5529), [15JN] erable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), ———reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] ———expand incentives for education (see H.R. [11MR] Social Security: establish a procedure to safeguard the 5078), [20AP] Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hos- ———expand personal and retirement savings by al- visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received sig- pital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] lowing employees not covered by qualified retire- nificant capital from investors to establish business Taxation: allow a business credit for investments in ment plans to save for retirement through automatic in the U.S. (see H.R. 5193), [29AP] rural microbusinesses (see H.R. 5990), [30JY] individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), Individual development accounts: increase funding ———allow a business credit for small business loans [10AU] through funds received by eliminating the domestic (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] ———extend increased expensing of certain depre- production tax deduction for coal and other hard ———allow a credit against income tax for qualified ciable business assets and the special depreciation mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), [30JY] equity investments in certain small businesses (see allowance for certain business property (see H.R. National Homeownership Month: support goals and H.R. 5864), [26JY] 4655), [23FE] ideals (see H. Res. 1434), [10JN] ———allow a credit for equity investments in high ———extend investment tax credit for offshore wind National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and technology and biotechnology small business con- facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] cerns developing innovative technologies that stimu- ———extend production and investment tax credits, Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish late private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), increase investment tax credit relative to geothermal (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] [15JY] electric power generation equipment, and extend cer- OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] ———allow a credit for individuals age 18 through tain energy property grants (see H.R. 6121), [14SE] ———terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] 30 for certain retirement contributions (see H.R. ———extend waiver of minimum distribution rules ap- (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] 5031), [15AP] plicable to certain retirement plans (see H.R. 4421), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal lim- ———allow a deduction for the portion of any equity [12JA] its on health-related tax benefits and treat high de- investment used to buy down debt on commercial ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for ductible plans as qualified health plans (see H.R. real property (see H.R. 5943), [29JY] industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water 5936), [29JY] ———allow an income tax credit for equity invest- reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon ———repeal provisions relative to health savings ac- ments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] counts (see H.R. 5126), [22AP] 4769), [4MR] ———improve operation of employee stock ownership Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified ———allow distributions from 529 plans for the pay- plans (see H.R. 5207), [5MY] preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or ment of student loans (see H.R. 5030), [15AP] ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. ———allow loans from certain retirement plans for and small business meal and entertainment expenses, 6359), [29SE] the payment of certain small business expenses (see provide a standard deduction for business use of Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces H.R. 5978), [29JY] a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan ———allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax- 4637), [22FE] any payment received for accumulated and accrued free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist ———increase the credit for research expenses and annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] them in providing for new equipment and facilities allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), ———allow multiemployer plans to amortize losses and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), [30JY] [4MR] from certain fraudulent investment schemes over a ———assist in recovery and development of the Vir- ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] gin Islands by reducing tax imposed on distributions increase limits on small business expensing of cer- Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and from certain retirement plans’ assets (see H.R. 4679), tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- [24FE] imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] porations whose shareholders include any foreign ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- principals (see H.R. 4523), [26JA] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] representing countries defined as state sponsors of companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. ———make permanent the reduced individual income terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. 5893), [28JY] tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), [29SE] 5609), [28JN] ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, ———make permanent the treatment of municipal ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks as tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), ———make qualified biogas property eligible for the elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] energy credit and permit new clean renewable energy 1468), [23JN] ———eliminate limitation on expensing certain depre- bonds to finance qualified biogas property (see H.R. ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- ciable business assets (see H.R. 5085), [20AP] 5581), [23JN] tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- ———encourage creation and growth of small business ———modify and extend the credit for alternative ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to and reduce the cost of complying with tax require- motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] ments (see H.R. 4779), [4MR] ———modify treatment of foreign investments in U.S. Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- ———encourage deployment of highly efficient com- real property (see H.R. 4539), [27JA] thorize and improve programs and activities (see bined heat and power property (see H.R. 4751), ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts H.R. 5897), [28JY] [3MR] and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of estab- ———encourage investment in certain industries by estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] lishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), [30JY] providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains ———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 334), [15DE] especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] H.R. 6181), [22SE] ———provide a 15–year recovery period for nonresi- SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- dential real property in rural areas (see H.R. 5314), Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] quirements of employer-established individual retire- [13MY] Securities: allow for private right of action against sec- ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] ———provide a credit for investment in new or ex- ondary violators that provide substantial assistance ———establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see panding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. H.R. 5915), [28JY] ———provide a limited exclusion from gross income 5042), [15AP] ———establish tax-free COBRA premium payment ac- for the discharge of indebtedness of individuals (see ———determine a customer’s net equity based on the counts (see H.R. 6001), [30JY] H.R. 4561), [2FE] customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, ———exclude from personal holding company income ———provide a maximum rate on gain from the sale and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. dividends from foreign affiliates which are reinvested or exchange of depreciable real property by individ- 6531), [16DE] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), [28MY] uals (see H.R. 5263), [11MY] Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance ———exclude income attributable to certain empower- ———provide a partial exclusion from gross income coverage for certain indirect investors caught in ment zone real property from gross income (see H.R. of gain from the sale of non-principal residences Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), [15AP] 6041), [30JY] (see H.R. 4930), [24MR]

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———provide a permanent exclusion of all gain on financed income derived from real property and in- Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and certain small business stock (see H.R. 4663), [23FE] crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), [30JN] ———provide an additional allowance for the deduc- (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] Foreign policy: condemn human rights violations, re- tion of qualified residence interest for a principal ———waive penalty on early distributions from indi- lease political prisoners, support democracy, remove residence and waive recapture of first-time home- vidual retirement plans for small business invest- terrorist designation from opposition group, and im- buyer credit for home purchases made in 2008 (see ments (see H.R. 5318), [14MY] pose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. H.R. 5239), [6MY] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- 1431), [10JN] ———provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of ———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing addi- facilities (see H.R. 5856), [26JY] materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924, tional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] ———provide an investment credit to promote the 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous Motions port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued 6035), [30JY] Federal contractors from making expenditures, and pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. ———provide an investment tax credit for advanced establish additional spending disclosure requirements 1457), [22JN] biofuel production (see H.R. 5343), [19MY] relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] ———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government offi- ———provide an investment tax credit for biomass Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- cials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from heating property and repeal the passive activity limi- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see tation exception for working interests in oil and gas provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- H. Con. Res. 256), [22MR] property (see H.R. 5918), [29JY] tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Human rights: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn ———provide for an investment credit for biofuel fa- Reports filed human rights violations, and impose further sanctions cilities (see H.R. 5142), [26AP] Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] ———provide for distributions from retirement plans Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. ———condemn execution of human rights activists for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] (see H. Res. 1068), [3FE] incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- ———impose sanctions on those complicit in abuses ———provide for home energy conservation bonds structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) committed against citizens or their families after the (see H.R. 5617), [28JN] (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] June 12, 2009, political processes (see H.R. 4647, ———provide for tax preferred savings accounts for Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- 4649), [23FE] individuals under age 26 (see H.R. 6321), [29SE] ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations with- ———provide for total expensing for capital property (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. in a specified period (see H.R. 4807), [10MR] placed in service between certain dates (see H.R. Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] ———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American 6126), [15SE] in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee ———provide incentives for life sciences research (see participation in energy-related ventures, investments, on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– H.R. 6165), [22SE] or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), [30JY] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- 577), [28JY] Israel: support right of self-defense and peace proc- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Res. 1599), [30JY] Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, con- and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- demn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- [22MR] stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on [22JY] ———provide permanent zero percent capital gains House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to 111–492), [25MY] Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] [29SE] Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- ———provide special rules for investments lost in a Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] [15AP] Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] [16DE] U.N.: reject Iran’s bid to join the Human Rights Coun- holders of corporations that only own land on which Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act: cil (see H. Res. 1181), [12MR] residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn ———reduce international tax avoidance and restore 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- [19MY] 5328), [18MY] mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) Messages ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] Reports filed ment: President Obama, [29SE] ———reform and encourage investment in commercial Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, real estate (see H.R. 6317), [29SE] (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), [16DE] [10MR] ———repeal limitation on health flexible spending ar- IOWA Motions rangements (see H.R. 5215), [5MY] Bills and resolutions Petroleum: expand economic sanctions against Iran to ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain federally owned include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of land in Story County, IA (see H.R. 5669), [1JY] 2194), [22AP] governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. University of Iowa: tribute to wrestling team (see H. Reports filed 6117), [14SE] Res. 1233), [25MR] Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- ———repeal taxes on income and improve income IOWA CITY, IA vestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–512), [23JN] ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- University of Iowa: tribute to football team (see H. IRAN PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ACT rity number in order to claim the first-time home- Res. 1092), [22FE] Bills and resolutions buyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] ———tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1233), Enact (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] ———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds [25MR] IRAN REFINED PETROLEUM SANCTIONS ACT to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Appointments are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2194, provisions, [22AP] H.R. 5189), [29AP] Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanc- Motions ———temporarily increase investment tax credit for tions Act, [22AP] Enact (H.R. 2194), [22AP] geothermal energy property (see H.R. 5612), [28JN] Bills and resolutions Reports filed ———treat any business credit attributable to wind, Arms control: prevent import or export of materials, Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) (H. solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- equipment, goods and technology useful for any nu- Rept. 111–512), [23JN] ment in solar energy property as refundable to a clear, biological, chemical, missile, or conventional IRAN SANCTIONS ACT certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] arms programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] Appointments ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same Education: condemn content in Iranian textbooks aimed Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanc- as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti- tions Act, [22AP]

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Bills and resolutions ———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Jerusalem: anniversary of reunification (see H. Con. Foreign trade: investigate possible violations within a veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] Res. 271), [29AP] specified period (see H.R. 4807), [10MR] Religion: condemn anti-Christian violence that has ———support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H. Res. Power resources: restrict oil and gas leasing of persons forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and com- 1191), [18MR] engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees munities (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the disclose participation in energy-related ventures, in- ———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral vestments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), [30JY] religious communities, in particular the attack against measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state Motions Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include Res. 1725), [18NO] ———support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military per- Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihila- [22AP] sonnel of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobil- tion of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop Reports filed ity Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- and 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. [22JY] vestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) 1585), [30JY] ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- (H. Rept. 111–512), [23JN] Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. IRAQ, REPUBLIC OF [30JY] 1440), [14JN] Bills and resolutions Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who services furnished to veterans, especially those who esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, ———design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of [22AP] and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Remembrance to the children of members who die Messages Res. 1599), [30JY] while serving on active duty in support of operations Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to ———support right to defend itself against terrorists in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), [18NO] the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] and the Israeli construction of new security fences ———extend time period for submission of retroactive IRELAND along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), Bills and resolutions [13AP] [27MY] Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develop- ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of ment: commend accession (see H. Res. 1391), closure of property owned by surviving spouses of policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), [14AP] [25MY] servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see IRISH AMERICANS Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a H.R. 4664), [23FE] Bills and resolutions Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/ ———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), [18NO] (see who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information 1171), [11MR] H. Res. 1734), [29NO] on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 5170), POW: call for immediate and unconditional release IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH [28AP] of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions ———recognize service of medical and air crews in 1359), [13MY] Designate (see H. Res. 1171), [11MR] helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation per- IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- sonnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] Bills and resolutions poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break ———tribute to members and their families from Los Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghan- strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- Messages istan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] tured goods used in a capital project are produced Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Con. Res. 310), [29JY] Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- H.R. 5500), [10JN] ISRAEL, STEVE (a Representative from New York) ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] IRRIGATION Bills and resolutions introduced Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding Bills and resolutions Crime: prohibit possession of a firearm by a person self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. EPA: make additional capitalization grants to State who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] water pollution control revolving funds that adopt while a juvenile (see H.R. 6137), [15SE] Democracy: encourage elected officials and political smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] Dept. of Education: establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own leaders to redouble efforts to form a government Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- Teacher’’ program (see H.R. 5079), [20AP] that is just, representative, and accountable to the olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Dept. of the Treasury: make electronic communications people (see H. Res. 1695), [29SE] ISRAEL, STATE OF of certain Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients Dept. of Defense: establish medical surveillance system Bills and resolutions publicly available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), identifying Armed Forces members exposed to Anderson, Tristan: investigate critical injury in West [26JA] chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and Bank village of Nil’in and express sympathy to him Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish public-private part- Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), [28AP] nerships for the treatment and research of post-trau- levels (see H.R. 4477), [20JA] Arms control: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome matic stress disorder (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] Iran: condemn execution of human rights activists (see ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve H. Res. 1068), [3FE] ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] [20MY] involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of certain (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] veterans who serve in Iraq following the end of Disasters: express condolences to families of victims Taxation: adjust personal exemptions for high cost- U.S. military combat operations for hospital care, of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), [7DE] of-living areas (see H.R. 6345), [29SE] medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. Foreign policy: recognize independence anniversary ———require certain tax-exempt entities, including 6154), [16SE] and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right business leagues and chambers of commerce, dis- ———provide for continued provision of health care of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), [13AP] close sources and amounts of contributions (see H.R. services to certain veterans who were exposed to Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and 4605), [4FE] sodium dichromate while serving at or near water support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), [14SE] Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), Haiti: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering [15SE] to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- Elections: congratulate people on resolve to vote in (see H. Res. 1277), [20AP] chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] parliamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), International relations: support Israel’s right of self- Designated Speaker pro tempore [9MR] defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and House of Representatives, [28AP] Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade ISSA, DARRELL E. (a Representative from California) certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. Appointments in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of 1553), [22JY] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks sumer Protection Act, [9JN] National Commission on Presidential War Powers and aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with Bills and resolutions introduced Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment Census: clarify instances in which the term ‘‘census’’ Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), may appear on mailable matter (see H.R. 5148), Res. 94), [22JY] [30JN] [27AP]

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Congressional Commission on the European Union: es- NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and JERSEY CITY, NJ tablish (see H. Con. Res. 322), [29SE] Asset (see H. Res. 1150), [9MR] Bills and resolutions Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthor- Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Patents: provide recourse under patent law for persons ize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), [29AP] who suffer competitive injury as a result of false 6090), [10AU] JEWISH WORLD WAR I VETERANS ACT markings (see H.R. 4954), [25MR] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Bills and resolutions Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: in- damages for physical and economic injuries caused Enact (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] crease financial industry transparency (see H.R. by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), JEWS 6038), [30JY] [1JY] Appointments ———repeal section relative to protecting confiden- Transportation Security Administration: increase num- U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] tiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. ber of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require Bills and resolutions 5924), [29JY] criminal investigative training for such marshals, and Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Motions appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive 5750), [15JY] Res. 295), [1JY] agencies by developing telework program that allows Designated Speaker pro tempore Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours House of Representatives, [13MY] marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. JACKSONVILLE, AR Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in 1722), [14JY] Bills and resolutions the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), [16NO] ITALIAN AMERICANS Armed Forces: commend support in creating a unique Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda Bills and resolutions and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, mem- for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate bers of the Armed Forces stationed there and their (see H. Con. Res. 236), [22FE] (see H. Res. 1705), [29SE] families (see H. Res. 1724), [17NO] Dept. of Defense: review military service records of ITALIAN AND ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE JAMAICA PLAIN, MA Jewish American World War I veterans to determine MONTH Bills and resolutions whether they should be posthumously awarded the Bills and resolutions Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Ma- Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] Designate (see H. Res. 1705), [29SE] rine Corps Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program ITALY, REPUBLIC OF 5877), [27JY] for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry Bills and resolutions JANZ, LEW out training programs based on lessons from the Galilei, Galileo: anniversary of first use of the tele- Bills and resolutions Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] scope for astronomical observation (see H. Res. Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve 1269), [15AP] and express condolences to their families and friends Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign (see H. Res. 1705), [29SE] JAPAN involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] Res. 259), [25MR] Children and youth: condemn abduction of U.S. chil- ———provide for additional reporting and briefing on JACKSON, DUANE dren, return such children to custodial parent or anti-Semitism around the world and enhance actions Bills and resolutions original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and and funding to monitor and combat anti-Semitism New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] officers, and first responders for response to at- 1326), [5MY] Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and Foreign trade: remedy trade violations relative to not tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), [14SE] Res. 1320), [4MY] applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Pro- JACKSON, JESSE L., JR. (a Representative from Illi- Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws gram (see H. Res. 997), [12JA] nois) and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insur- ———support increased market access for exports of Bills and resolutions introduced ance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), [4FE] U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see H. Res. Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemo- Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks 1196), [18MR] rate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), [4MR] aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with History: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Trea- Designated Speaker pro tempore anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment ty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express House of Representatives, [13AP], [26MY], [1JY], and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and se- [15NO] [30JN] curity in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), JACKSON, MS Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. [22JN] Bills and resolutions Con. Res. 271), [29AP] POW: commend for extending official apology to Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study ———call for immediate and unconditional release of former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (see Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. forward in planning to invite surviving members to H.R. 6405), [15NO] 1359), [13MY] Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] Reports filed Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), [23SE] ———recognize independence anniversary and reaf- Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima firm relationship with the U.S. and right of self- son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- (see H. Res. 1099), [23FE] defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), [13AP] structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), JAPANESE AMERICANS ———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem [22FE] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1191), [18MR] JACKSON, SHIRLEY A. BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- Appointments CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. National Commission for the Review of the Research Intelligence services: recognize heroic contributions of 1440), [14JN] and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence those who served in the Military Intelligence Service ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- Community, [3DE] during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade JACKSON LEE, SHEILA (a Representative from [24MY] of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, Texas) Reports filed and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Bills and resolutions introduced Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment Res. 1599), [30JY] Dept. of Justice: establish guidelines to prevent and of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, con- address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. demn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juve- 111–666), [30NO] annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to nile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), 6542), [17DE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) [22JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide certain abused de- (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute pendents of veterans with health care (see H.R. JENKINS, LYNN (a Representative from Kansas) (see H. Res. 1381), [20MY] 6466), [1DE] Bills and resolutions introduced North American Inclusion Month: support goals and Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable House of Representatives: deem adjournment in effect ideals (see H. Res. 1014), [13JA] access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), on date of regularly scheduled Federal general elec- U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human [21DE] tion as sine die and provide for automatic continuing Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. appropriations as of such date (see H.R. 5842), poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break 90), [17JN] [22JY] Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz TX, to the Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. businesses which hire members of the Ready Re- liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, 6510), [9DE] serve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime,

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enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative JUDGMENT EVADING FOREIGN STATES AC- tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] to removal of litigation against Federal officers or COUNTABILITY ACT ———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able agencies to Federal courts (see H.R. 5281), [12MY] Bills and resolutions to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and (see H.R. 6560), [21DE] Enact (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] security (see H. Con. Res. 323), [29SE] ———ensure access to the Federal judiciary in cases JUMPSTART FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, INC. Reports filed where the interest of justice so requires (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- 5069), [20AP] Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), Crime: require the electronic recording of custodial H. Res. 1541), [20JY] [13DE] interrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. JUMPSTART’S READ FOR THE RECORD DAY JOB CREATION ACT 6245), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Dept. of HHS: submit report on parasitic disease Designate (see H. Res. 1541), [20JY] Enact (see H.R. 4513), [26JA] among poor Americans (see H.R. 5986), [30JY] JUSKALIAN, GEORGE JOBS AND GROWTH TAX RELIEF RECONCILI- Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- Bills and resolutions ATION ACT late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centre- Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] ville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), [29SE] Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms Taxation: exempt gain from sale of certain C corpora- JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PRE- in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. tion stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. VENTION ACT 5321), [18MY] 6323), [29SE] Bills and resolutions ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- Israel: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief Dept. of Justice: establish demonstration program to nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake partner nonprofit organizations with juvenile justice [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] (see H. Res. 1277), [20AP] agencies to monitor juvenile facilities and provide ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts JOHNSON, SAM (a Representative from Texas) families with increased positive engagement (see and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and Bills and resolutions introduced H.R. 6361), [29SE] estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. Reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] JOBS FOR MAIN STREET ACT debt instruments held by foreign governments and KACZYNSKI, LECH Bills and resolutions assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2847): consideration of Senate amendment 5319), [18MY] Poland: call for independent investigation into plane (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] Taxation: require individuals to provide their Social crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Motions Security number in order to claim the first-time Enact (H.R. 2847), [4MR] homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), Reports filed ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- [30JN] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Pro- rity number in order to claim the refundable portion ———express sympathy to citizens and surviving fam- visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) of the child tax credit (see H.R. 4528), [27JA] ilies of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity (H. Rept. 111–426), [4MR] JOHNSON, TIMOTHY V. (a Representative from Illi- with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. JOBS MOMENTUM ACT nois) 1243), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), [14AP] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Enact (see H.R. 4680), [24FE] Congress: require any local currencies used for Mem- KAGAME, PAUL (PRESIDENT, RWANDA) Bills and resolutions JOHNSON, EDDIE BERNICE (a Representative from bers and employees for official foreign travel be Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- Texas) paid for using congressional funds and enhance dis- Bills and resolutions introduced closure on official congressional foreign travel (see yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] African Americans: recognize individuals who have H.R. 5957), [29JY] KAGEN, STEVE (a Representative from Wisconsin) overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and com- House of Representatives: impose moratorium on offi- Bills and resolutions introduced petitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. cial travel outside the U.S. by Members, officers, Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary 1133), [2MR] and employees until GAO reports on costs of such causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (see travel and makes recommendations on restrictions fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, H. Res. 1082), [22FE] and reporting requirements (see H.R. 4447), [13JA] until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), Certified Nurses Day: observance (see H. Res. 1158), JONES, WALTER B. (a Representative from North [2DE] [10MR] Carolina) Foreign trade: express that foreign countries have en- Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build Bills and resolutions introduced gaged in unfair trade practices in the U.S. with re- America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), Armed Forces: authorize adoption of a military work- gards to paper products (see H. Res. 1699), [29SE] [4FE] ing dog by the family of a deceased or seriously ———prohibit import of paper products not manufac- Education: support academically-based social studies wounded member who was the handler of the dog tured in accordance with requirements under Clean curriculum standards for elementary and secondary (see H.R. 4639), [22FE] Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act education public school text books (see H. Res. Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] 1593), [30JY] Res. 1433), [10JN] Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female am- Dept. of Commerce: conduct an aerial assessment of Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] bassadors and members of the Foreign Service (see sea turtle populations in U.S. waters (see H.R. 5155), Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf H. Res. 1698), [29SE] [27AP] coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] for management of the free-roaming wild horses in oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge Health: provide for transparency in health care pricing and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped (see H.R. 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] (see H.R. 4700), [25FE] Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require the KANJORSKI, PAUL E. (a Representative from Penn- Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] use of sums received as fines, penalties, and forfeit- sylvania) National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star ures of property for violations of such Act or other Appointments Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. marine resource laws to be used to reduce the Fed- Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- 1057), [2FE] eral deficit and debt (see H.R. 5668), [1JY] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see JORDAN, JIM (a Representative from Ohio) John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] H. Res. 1261), [15AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions introduced Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay cut- Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2010–2020 Dept. of HHS: provide grants to eligible medical off date relative to self-referrals to physician-owned (see H. Con. Res. 281), [26MY] schools for constructing, renovating, or improving hospitals (see H.R. 5271), [11MY] Taxation: allow the private sector to create robust lev- facilities to increase the supply of physicians (see JOHNSON, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’, JR. (a Representa- els of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), [15AP] H.R. 4875), [17MR] tive from Georgia) Motions Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural Bills and resolutions introduced Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the homeowners (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), [15AP] Murtha, John P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1084), [22FE] Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] JUBILEE DAY KANSAS City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1642), [22SE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1578), [29JY] Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an ex- Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on JUDGE, MYCHAL ceedance or violation of a national ambient air qual- behalf of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, Bills and resolutions ity standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (see Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] H.R. 6076), [30JY] 5118), [22AP]

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Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor Health: expand and accelerate genomics research and Bills and resolutions introduced GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor post- tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- humously (see H.R. 5056), [15AP] in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] Emporia State University: tribute to women’s basket- ———extend health information technology assistance Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all ball team (see H. Res. 1292), [22AP] eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and costs incurred by the Federal Government in assist- KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. ing with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon Bills and resolutions 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] oil spill incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1778), [17DE] Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Lobbyists: require registrants to pay an annual fee, Children and youth: commemorate national partnership Papua (see H. Res. 1355), [12MY] impose penalties for failure to file timely reports, between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Mental health: revise and extend substance use disorder and use funds from such fees and penalties for re- Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big and mental health programs (see H.R. 5466), viewing and auditing filings by registrants (see H.R. Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] [28MY] 5751), [15JY] KAPTUR, MARCY (a Representative from Ohio) Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chaffee Medicare: establish a cancer center construction loan Appointments Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point program (see H.R. 5861), [26JY] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy ———permit coverage of certain covered part D drugs Bills and resolutions introduced Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 for uses that are determined to be for medically Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. (see H.R. 5331), [18MY] accepted indications based upon clinical evidence in 6456), [29NO] School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. peer reviewed medical literature (see H.R. 5732), Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement 1091), [22FE] [14JY] of local agricultural production and increased avail- Taxation: provide unemployment benefits during sum- Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see ability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), mer vacation for nonprofessional school employees H. Res. 1047), [27JA] [25MR] (see H.R. 5080), [20AP] SBA: establish a small business intermediary lending Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Trou- KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLE- pilot program (see H.R. 5332), [18MY] bled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide FIELD PARK BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT Taxation: extend the nonbusiness energy property credit legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure Bills and resolutions to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), [4MR] (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] Enact (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] KIMSEY, JAMES Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see Reports filed Appointments H.R. 6040), [30JY] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, [3DE] Motor vehicles: increase maximum civil penalty for (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), [16SE] KIND, RON (a Representative from Wisconsin) violations of Federal motor vehicle safety standards KENT, OH Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 5272), [11MY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of HHS: provide a comprehensive approach to Real estate: prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by preventing and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), Ginnie Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mort- Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), [5MY] gage that is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage [20AP] Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities Electronic Registration Systems is the mortgagee of KENT STATE UNIVERSITY for connecting children and families with the out- record (see H.R. 6460), [30NO] Bills and resolutions doors (see H.R. 6426), [18NO] KEEPING FAITH WITH THE GREATEST GEN- History: anniversary of shootings by Ohio National Medicare: treat certain provider taxes as allowable ERATION MILITARY RETIREES ACT Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), [20AP] costs for purposes of reimbursements to critical ac- cess hospitals (see H.R. 6346), [29SE] Bills and resolutions KENTUCKY National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see Enact (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1644), [22SE] KEEPING KIDS SAFE ACT Audubon, John J.: anniversary of arrival in Henderson, Taxation: allow a business credit for investments in Bills and resolutions KY (see H. Res. 1508), [1JY] rural microbusinesses (see H.R. 5990), [30JY] Enact (see H.R. 6463), [1DE] Evansville, IN: anniversary of Old National Bank (see ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- KEISER, ART H. Res. 1201), [19MR] quirements of employer-established individual retire- Appointments Southeastern States: express condolences and support ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality for people affected by flooding and commend first ———make qualified biogas property eligible for the and Integrity, [25MY] responders and those assisting in recovery efforts energy credit and permit new clean renewable energy (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] KELLOGG, WILL KEITH (W.K.) bonds to finance qualified biogas property (see H.R. Bills and resolutions KERRY, JOHN F. (a Senator from Massachusetts) 5581), [23JN] Tribute (see H. Res. 1172), [11MR] Appointments ———require payment of manufacturers’ excise tax KELLOGG CO. Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and pro- Bills and resolutions Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, vide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), [20MY] criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] [11MR] KETCHIKAN, AK KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR. KELO, SUSETTE Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell ‘‘Happy Birthday’’: celebrate life and work during the Real estate: require State and local compliance with Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Bor- anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute (see constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power ough may obtain that land (see H.R. 5451), [27MY] H. Res. 1010), [13JA] relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), KILDEE, DALE E. (a Representative from Michigan) Special days and holidays: honor life and work and [23JN] Bills and resolutions introduced encourage continued commitment to Martin Luther KENNEDY, JOHN F. (35th President of the United Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: designate King, Jr., Day as a national day of service (see States) (see H. Res. 1477), [24JN] H. Res. 1002), [12JA] Bills and resolutions relative to Families and domestic relations: require restrooms in KING, PETER T. (a Representative from New York) Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, public buildings be equipped with baby changing Bills and resolutions introduced promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- facilities (see H.R. 4534), [27JA] Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] Health: support efforts to extend the Health Coverage of classified information related to certain intel- KENNEDY, PATRICK J. (a Representative from Tax Credit to provide access to affordable healthcare ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] Rhode Island) for Delphi Corp., retirees and other eligible individ- Crime: protect children from registered sex offenders Appointments uals (see H. Res. 1628), [16SE] (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Monuments and memorials: require commemorative Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen measures to Bills and resolutions introduced works in the District of Columbia and its environs protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and authorize Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary to be constructed of materials grown, produced, or appropriations (see H.R. 5590), [24JN] (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6270), [29SE] Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Children and youth: examine and improve the child KILPATRICK, CAROLYN C. (a Representative from Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, welfare workforce (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] Michigan) Cuba (see H.R. 4542), [27JA] Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- Appointments Diseases: support raising awareness and educating the lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] public about Alper’s disease (see H. Res. 1700), Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote fi- KILROY, MARY JO (a Representative from Ohio) [29SE] nancial literacy, and expand opportunities for young Appointments National security: prevent proliferation of weapons of adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such (see H.R. 4682), [24FE] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] weapons (see H.R. 5057), [15AP]

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Poland: call for independent investigation into plane Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain tracts of the Big Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of per- crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Springs Environmental Study Area of the Apache- sons engaging in sanctioned activities and require Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), Sitgreaves National Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified lessees disclose participation in energy-related ven- [30JN] School District (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] tures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for hiring, train- [30JY] facilitate development of a wireless broadband net- ing, and deploying of additional Border Patrol agents Israel: express condolences to families of victims of work for, and provide standards for spectrum needs along the southwest international border of the U.S. forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), [7DE] of public safety agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] (see H.R. 5256), [11MY] Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud, U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include a definition of ‘‘loss establish a data-mining system and biometric tech- Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- of use’’ for purposes of evaluating disabilities and nology program, and support GAO study on Medi- poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break providing adapted housing and automobiles (see H.R. care administrative contractors (see H.R. 5044), Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] 5550), [17JN] [15AP] KING, STEVE (a Representative from Iowa) ———provide for annual reviews of mental health pro- Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- Bills and resolutions introduced fessionals treating veterans (see H.R. 5731), [14JY] eligible to contract with any governmental agency Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal FEMA: provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] waiting period before new or modified flood insur- H.R. 6347), [29SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see ance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), [29SE] Social Security: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), H.R. 4972), [25MR] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts [22JY] KING GEORGE COUNTY, VA from Members’ official allowances be applied to Veterans: expand burial benefits for certain homeless Bills and resolutions deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 4825), veterans (see H.R. 6042), [30JY] GSA: extend to private property owners and managers [11MR] KLINE, JOHN (a Representative from Minnesota) in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay (see Motions for leasing of space for Federal Government use H.R. 4720), [2MR] Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. Money: prevent smuggling using stored value and pre- grams (S. 3307), [1DE] 5713), [13JY] paid cards by including means of access or the value Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to of funds in certain records and reports on monetary certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry KING KAMEHAMEHA instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), [25MR] (H.R. 5851), [30JY] Bills and resolutions Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Eman- KODIAK, AK area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of cipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of Bills and resolutions those affected by ban on development of tribal lands King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 243), [25FE] Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a U.S. Citizen- in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] ship and Immigration Services field office in Kodiak, KINGSTON, JACK (a Representative from Georgia) Designated Speaker pro tempore AK (see H.R. 4893), [19MR] Bills and resolutions introduced House of Representatives, [22MR] Armed Forces: allow active-duty members between the KOLBE, JIM (a former Representative from Arizona) KIRWAN, WILLIAM (BRIT) Bills and resolutions relative to ages of 18 and 21 to purchase and consume beer Appointments Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see and wine at certain locations on military installations National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality H.R. 4495), [21JA] (see H.R. 5958), [29JY] and Integrity, [25MY] ———celebrate anniversary of combat action and rec- KONGSGAARD, TOM KISSELL, LARRY (a Representative from North Caro- Bills and resolutions ognize contributions of American Volunteer Group lina) Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: des- and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Na- Bills and resolutions introduced ignate (see H.R. 6237), [28SE] tion’s defense (see H. Res. 1594), [30JY] African Americans: recognize challenges Black vet- Dept. of the Interior: authorize the lease of certain KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF erans faced when returning home after serving in lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument (see Bills and resolutions the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their H.R. 4773), [4MR] Children and youth: develop a strategy for assisting patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), [23FE] ———conduct a special resource study of Point Peter stateless children (see H.R. 4986), [25MR] Dept. of Homeland Security: provide authority to more in St. Marys, GA (see H.R. 5908), [28JY] Foreign policy: continue restrictions against and pro- aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile Thomson, Bobby: tribute (see H. Res. 1730), [18NO] hibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 5350), [20MY] or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), [25MY] International relations: condemn unprovoked military KIOWA COUNTY, CO Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National attack against South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), Bills and resolutions Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see H.R. 6115), [29NO] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: restoration [14SE] Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of of Murdock Building in Eads, CO, for use as visitors Dept. of Veterans Affairs: take into account each child those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and soli- center (see H.R. 6049), [30JY] a veteran has when determining the veteran’s finan- darity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic KIRK, MARK STEVEN (a Representative from Illi- cial status when receiving hospital care or medical incident (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] nois) services (see H.R. 4465), [19JA] Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), [15AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of ———anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirma- Budget: establish the Grace Commission II to review lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment tion (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] and make recommendations regarding cost control of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), Ships and vessels: condemn detainment of a South in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6448), [29NO] [23FE] Korean fishing ship and the continued provocation Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations with- National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance by the North Korean military (see H. Res. 1608), in a specified period (see H.R. 4807), [10MR] (see H. Res. 1395), [25MY] [10AU] Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage Veterans: establish a commission to review benefits Messages release of individuals detained solely on the basis provided by each State to disabled veterans (see National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] H.R. 4559), [2FE] Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] Small business: establish a tax, regulatory, and legal KLEIN, GERDA WEISSMANN KOREA, REPUBLIC OF structure that encourages small businesses to expand Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions and innovate (see H.R. 5109), [22AP] Presidential Medal of Freedom: recipient (see H. Res. Disasters: express sympathy to families of those killed Taxation: exclude income attributable to certain em- 1743), [1DE] in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with powerment zone real property from gross income KLEIN, RON (a Representative from Florida) the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see H.R. 6041), [30JY] Appointments (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] KIRKPATRICK, ANN (a Representative from Arizona) Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- Bills and resolutions introduced Act, [22AP] latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign Arizona: secure Federal ownership and management U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws of natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction Budget: require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate U.S. economy and the importance of passing free Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: modify the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of boundary (see H.R. 5110), [22AP] resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] Coconino National Forest: convey a small parcel of [24MR] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn de- land (see H.R. 4824), [11MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda tainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the ———convey land to correct erroneous survey (see for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust continued provocation by the North Korean military H.R. 5985), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 236), [22FE] (see H. Res. 1608), [10AU] ———establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud ———condemn unprovoked military attack against Area (see H.R. 4823), [11MR] Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] South Korea (see H. Res. 1735), [29NO]

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Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), [15AP] National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer pro- Food: require food containing bioengineered products ———anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirma- grams and community partnerships (see H.R. 4973), be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] tion (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] [25MR] ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. Small Business Act: waive temporarily certain match- duced with, a genetically engineered material (see trade relations in Asia and with key partners like ing amount requirements relative to small business H.R. 5577), [23JN] the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see development centers (see H.R. 4932), [24MR] Patents: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. H. Res. 1124), [26FE] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: work with partners 6352), [29SE] KOREAN AMERICAN DAY and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, re- ———provide recourse under patent law for persons Bills and resolutions store, and enhance important coastal areas that pro- who suffer competitive injury as a result of false Korean Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1036), [22JA] vide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust markings (see H.R. 4954), [25MR] KOREAN AMERICANS species depend (see H.R. 5344), [19MY] Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on Bills and resolutions KUCINICH, DENNIS J. (a Representative from Ohio) Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys Tribute (see H. Res. 1036), [22JA] Appointments and games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] Reports filed KOREAN WAR related term(s) WAR John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Truth in Fur Labeling Act: Committee on Energy and Anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), [15AP] Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of Commerce (House) (H.R. 2480) (H. Rept. 111–571), Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- [27JY] (see H. Res. 1211), [23MR] lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- LABOR UNIONS related term(s) COLLECTIVE BAR- History: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirma- neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. GAINING tion (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] 5578), [23JN] Bills and resolutions Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), KOSMAS, SUZANNE M. (a Representative from Flor- ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be [15JY] ida) harmed economically by genetically engineered Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories Bills and resolutions introduced seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- from classifying self-employed individuals as em- Dept. of Commerce: establish an early-stage business ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), investment and incubation grant program (see H.R. ployees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] [23JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal prohibition on collec- 5411), [26MY] Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the Dept. of Education: establish a program for displaced tive bargaining on matters regarding compensation War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. aerospace professionals to become certified elemen- Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), tary, secondary, or vocational school teachers (see 5543), [16JN] [4MR] Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- H.R. 5093), [21AP] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers tion of any expenditure in connection to an election Dept. of the Treasury: make a certification when mak- Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] ing purchases under the Small Business Lending Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation re- Fund Program (see H.R. 5551), [17JN] David John Donafee Post Office Building, Cleveland, garding requirements for labor organization member- NASA: reauthorize manned space flight activities (see OH: designate (see H.R. 5390), [25MY] ship as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6384), H.R. 4804), [10MR] Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and [29SE] NSF: provide grants for research-based reforms in un- restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: re- dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and Government to create and regulate money to rebuild quire authorization of members of a labor organiza- math (STEM) education to increase students studying the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] tion before such organization may make certain po- toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), Food: require labels on food that contains, or is pro- litical expenditures (see H.R. 5860), [26JY] [25MR] duced with, a genetically engineered material (see National Labor Relations Act: clarify the intent of Con- Taxation: provide a permanent exclusion of all gain H.R. 5577), [23JN] gress for Federal labor law preemption of State and on certain small business stock (see H.R. 4663), Great Lakes: affirm waters are impressed and managed local law (see H.R. 6436), [18NO] [23FE] consistent with public trust principles to protect the National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF navigational, conservation, and public interest in tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers Bills and resolutions such waters (see H.R. 6006), [30JY] who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to Law enforcement: prohibit the extrajudicial killing of 97), [23SE] the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6010), [30JY] Northwest Labor Press (publication): anniversary (see Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in States: provide for general revenue sharing (see H.R. H. Res. 1627), [16SE] Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), [26AP] 6300), [29SE] Political campaigns: constitutional amendment prohib- Messages Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid iting corporations and labor organizations from using National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. operating funds for advertisements relative to Federal President Obama, [8JN] 4414), [12JA] election campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA] KOTZEBUE, AK KUWAIT, STATE OF ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions utive officer or labor organizations to identify their Public lands: convey certain property from the U.S. Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. president in certain campaign-related communica- to the Maniilaq Association (see H.R. 5317), [13MY] Res. 94), [22JY] tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] KRATOVIL, FRANK, JR. (a Representative from ———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued Maryland) veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), Bills and resolutions introduced KYL, JON (a Senator from Arizona) [20AP] Appropriations: increase earmark transparency and ac- Appointments Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: provide countability (see H.R. 4560), [2FE] for use of excess funds to provide certain United Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] Armed Forces: provide for a moratorium on the sale Mine Workers of America pension benefits (see H.R. KYRGYZSTAN, REPUBLIC OF or foreclosure of property owned by surviving 5479), [8JN] spouses of servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghani- Bills and resolutions Reports filed stan (see H.R. 4664), [23FE] Democracy: efforts (see H. Res. 1520), [15JY] Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Budget: establish nonsecurity discretionary spending LA JUNTA, CO Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. caps (see H.R. 4871), [17MR] Bills and resolutions 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] Courts: permit a court to sentence an offender who Dept. of the Interior: expand Koshare Indian Museum LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ACT is determined to be sexually dangerous to a term storage facility in La Junta, CO, to house collection Bills and resolutions of special confinement for the prevention of sexual of Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site and other Labor unions: repeal limitation regarding requirements predation (see H.R. 5232), [6MY] National Park Service collections (see H.R. 6050), for labor organization membership as a condition EPA: make additional capitalization grants to State [30JY] of employment (see H.R. 6384), [29SE] water pollution control revolving funds that adopt LABELING related term(s) PACKAGING; PRODUCT LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DIS- smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] SAFETY CLOSURE ACT House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Members to read legislation prior to consideration Agriculture: encourage fruit and vegetable and com- Labor unions: require authorization of members of a (see H. Res. 1360), [13MY] modity producers to display the American flag on labor organization before such organization may Immigration: impose new penalties for the knowing labels of U.S.-grown products (see H. Res. 1558), make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 5860), unlawful employment of aliens (see H.R. 4627), [26JY] [26JY] [22FE] FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), LAFAYETTE, LA Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record [20JY] Bills and resolutions incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquire and utilize the Our ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafay-

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ette, LA, as a full-service hospital to better serve Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding and gas operations of the operator on land affected veterans throughout the Acadiana region (see H. Res. after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] by the operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] 1647), [22SE] Dept. of Defense: provide greater transparency in con- Native Americans: authorize Confederated Tribes of LAKES version of functions previously performed by con- Siletz Indians and Coos, and Coquille, Lower Ump- Bills and resolutions tractors to performance by departmental employees qua, Siuslaw, Klamath, and Burns Paiute Tribes to Bureau of Reclamation: provide for release of water (see H.R. 6349), [29SE] obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land (see from the marketable yield pool of water stored in Israel: support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem H.R. 4916), [23MR] the Ruedi Reservoir, CO, for the benefit of Colorado (see H. Res. 1191), [18MR] Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use River endangered fish habitat (see H.R. 5362), Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension in management plans for compatible Federal lands [20MY] or establishment of national monuments in Colorado (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] Coast Guard: make technical corrections to authoriza- except by express authorization of Congress (see Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: restoration tion legislation (see H.R. 6516), [13DE] H.R. 4716), [2MR] of Murdock Building in Eads, CO, for use as visitors Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require center (see H.R. 6049), [30JY] 1624), [15SE] report on foreign development of electromagnetic Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] that uncertified States and Indian tribes have author- into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio ity to use certain payments for certain noncoal rec- 4604), [4FE] programming and transfer certain public radio funds lamation projects (see H.R. 4817), [10MR] ———study feasibility of the hydrological separation to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), [17NO] Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- (see H.R. 5625), [29JN] press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such ———take action on the Chicago waterway system that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps representation at review conference in Uganda (see LAND-GRANT COLLEGE ACT into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal LANCE, LEONARD (a Representative from New Jer- Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- sey) 1253), [14AP] ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] Bills and resolutions introduced LANGEVIN, JAMES R. (a Representative from Rhode Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Budget: reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- Island) Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see H.R. 6115), sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] Bills and resolutions introduced [14SE] Dept. of the Treasury: require any amounts repaid by American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conserva- financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief H. Res. 1296), [22AP] tion, and management of Onondaga Lake in New Program assistance be used for debt reduction (see Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Riv- York (see H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), H.R. 4482), [20JA] ers: designate segments for study for potential addi- [29SE] Health: recognize life-saving role of ostomy care and tion to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- prosthetics in the lives of people in the U.S. (see H.R. 5130), [22AP] risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] H. Con. Res. 245), [2MR] Great Lakes: affirm waters are impressed and managed Children and youth: require States to take certain addi- House Rules: remove authority of Committee on Rules consistent with public trust principles to protect the tional steps to assist foster children in making the (House) to waive certain rules relative to the divisi- navigational, conservation, and public interest in transition to independent living (see H.R. 6193), bility of questions and the germane modification of such waters (see H.R. 6006), [30JY] [23SE] ———issue restoration semipostal stamp (see H.R. certain substitute amendments (see H. Res. 1023), Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Administration on Aging 4876), [18MR] [20JA] Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), ———protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), [4MR] Nobel Prize: recognition of Willard S. Boyle and [29SE] Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- George E. Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), Education: express that adding art and design into Fed- reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), [3FE] eral programs that target science, technology, engi- [21AP] Taxation: express that the value-added tax is a massive neering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and tax increase that will result in hardships for families innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- and job-creating small business and will further push [29SE] ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, back America’s economic recovery (see H. Res. Investments: provide a corporate responsibility invest- restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] 1317), [29AP] ment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics 6183), [22SE] Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Bor- Team (see H. Res. 1479), [25JN] National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support ough may obtain that land (see H.R. 5451), [27MY] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1701), [29SE] Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate ommendations from being used to deny or restrict National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see health insurance coverage of items or services (see [6MY] H.R. 4558), [2FE] H.R. 4794), [9MR] National security: establish the Executive Cyber Direc- Taos, NM: congratulate Taos Pueblo, its leaders and LAND USE tor and clarify authority relative to critical informa- its people, on the anniversary of the return of their Bills and resolutions tion infrastructure policy creation, verification, and sacred Blue Lake lands (see H. Res. 1634), [16SE] Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of pri- enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] Taxation: extend investment tax credit for offshore vately held farm, ranch, and forest land to make ———require quadrennial national security reviews wind facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] their land available for access by the public for (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] Reports filed maple-tapping under State or tribal programs (see Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- H.R. 5011), [13AP] for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program ———support maple syrup production research and port World Fit program promoting physical fitness Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] promotion of maple products, and access to lands SBA: make grants to assist small business concerns Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] located in areas affected by a major disaster and Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Taxation: extend certain tax benefits relating to certain Rept. 111–396), [13JA] Service to respond to violations of regulations on disasters (see H.R. 5273), [11MY] Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- the management, use, and protection of public lands LANGUAGES mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] ———expand Koshare Indian Museum storage facility Dept. of Education: provide low-income students with LAKESIDE, AZ in La Junta, CO, to house collection of Bent’s Old access to early education programs that promote Bills and resolutions Fort National Historic Site and other National Park school readiness, address achievement gap for Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain tracts of the Big Service collections (see H.R. 6050), [30JY] English-language learners, and encourage bilin- Springs Environmental Study Area of the Apache- Energy Policy Act: clarify policies relative to owner- gualism (see H.R. 6435), [18NO] Sitgreaves National Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified ship of pore space (see H.R. 6077), [30JY] Education: improve foreign language instruction (see School District (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] GSA: extend to private property owners and managers H.R. 6036), [30JY] LAMBORN, DOUG (a Representative from Colorado) in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences Federal employees: provide premium pay for employ- Bills and resolutions introduced for leasing of space for Federal Government use ees whose official duties require the use of one Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. or more languages besides English (see H.R. 4832), of World War II Aviation as America’s National 5713), [13JY] [11MR] World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), Mineral Leasing Act: require an operator to compensate Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of [23MR] a surface owner for damages resulting from the oil certain security advisors, translators, or interpreters

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in Iraq or Afghanistan is counted for purposes of Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. Animals: tribute to law enforcement service dogs and qualifying for naturalization (see H.R. 5052), [15AP] 1267), [15AP] their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform funding available for English-language instruction in table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] public schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] extend period from which such contributions for re- Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional LAOS, PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- Bills and resolutions 4783), [9MR] guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- Armed Forces: prevent and end occurrence of sexual the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] tend period from which such contributions for relief assaults (see H.R. 5347), [20MY] LARSEN, RICK (a Representative from Washington) of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), ———support members fighting terrorism and pay Bills and resolutions introduced consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] legal expenses of members accused of committing Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists and express condolences to their families and friends relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), [18MR] if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 235), [9FE] ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, Aviation: provide penalties for aiming laser pointers Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. at airplanes (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Fed- Res. 1619), [15SE] ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and eral public entities to expedite the evaluation of cer- Motions crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- tain permits (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and Dept. of Education: require payment of certain Impact table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure Aid Program payments to eligible local educational extend period from which such contributions for re- (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] agencies within 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. BLM: withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding SBA: expand export promotion activities relative to 4783), [30NO] Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. Reports filed facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] 5797), [20JY] Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Designated Speaker pro tempore of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics House of Representatives, [19JA], [26JA], [20AP], mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), [29AP] 111–666), [30NO] [21AP] LARSON, JOHN B. (a Representative from Con- Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: ———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace necticut) Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), Appointments Rept. 111–660), [29NO] [21AP] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] [20MY] [13DE] Children and youth: determine extent to which reports Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] LATOURETTE, STEVEN C. (a Representative from of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Ohio) bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on Bills and resolutions introduced Appointments the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] H.R. 6498), [7DE] 5131), [22AP] LATTA, ROBERT E. (a Representative from Ohio) ———provide for programs and activities with respect Committee on the Budget (House): majority party ap- Bills and resolutions introduced to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. pointments (see H. Res. 1156), [10MR] AID: prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for 6241), [29SE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless ———provide grants to nonprofit organizations that (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, carry out child-parent visitation programs for chil- Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Rep- the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), [30JY] dren with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5747), resentatives elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] Armed Forces: recognize dependent children of mem- [15JY] Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve bers serving on active duty or who have served Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] energy security (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] on active duty through the presentation of an official Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure Remini, Robert V.: designate as Historian Emeritus lapel button (see H.R. 5333), [18MY] of classified information related to certain intel- of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1659), Bowling Green State University: tribute to women’s ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] [23SE] basketball team (see H. Res. 1232), [25MR] Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Ave- Social Security: reject severe changes and make com- Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus nue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to fami- mon-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- lies of victims, and increase efforts to reduce vio- program (see H. Res. 1077), [5FE] centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] lence against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA] Taxation: establish lifelong learning accounts to pro- Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), Colleges and universities: improve education and pre- vide an incentive for employees to save for career- [14SE] vention related to campus sexual violence, intimate related skills development and to promote a competi- Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), partner violence, and stalking (see H.R. 6461), tive workforce (see H.R. 5715), [13JY] [9JN] [30NO] ———provide benefits to individuals who have been Law enforcement officers: permit State and local offi- Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. 4743), [3MR] cers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), report on investigation of relationship between ear- LAS VEGAS, NV [19JA] mark requests made by Members and source and Bills and resolutions National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Heroism: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard J. (Joe) [29NO] (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), Gardner, and other law enforcement officers for re- Patents: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. sponse to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. George 6352), [29SE] 1287), [22AP] Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), [2FE] Taxation: repeal withholding of income taxes (see H.R. Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners LASSITER, LOUISE 5959), [29JY] of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation Bills and resolutions Toledo (OH) Blade: anniversary (see H. Res. 1012), for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with Louise Lassiter Post Office, Seaboard, NC: designate [13JA] terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. (see H.R. 5904), [28JY] Water: assist municipalities experiencing significant 6098), [10AU] LATHAM, TOM (a Representative from Iowa) hardships raising revenue to finance projects and Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s Bills and resolutions introduced activities for construction of wastewater treatment interrogation without administration of Miranda Armed Forces: eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- days of certain active duty or service used to reduce LATVIA, REPUBLIC OF cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), minimum age at which Reserve component members Bills and resolutions [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- ———appoint additional district judges in Southwest [25MR] uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain federally owned Res. 267), [26AP] to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), land in Story County, IA (see H.R. 5669), [1JY] LAW ENFORCEMENT [23SE] LATIN AMERICA Bills and resolutions ———ensure access to the Federal judiciary in cases Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regu- where the interest of justice so requires (see H.R. Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual lation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, 5069), [20AP] Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. ———permit a court to sentence an offender who is Res. 295), [1JY] 5034), [15AP] determined to be sexually dangerous to a term of

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special confinement for the prevention of sexual pre- the prevention of terrorist activities and for the pro- ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to dation (see H.R. 5232), [6MY] motion of homeland security (see H.R. 5053), invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration ———permit expungement of records of certain non- [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), [14SE] enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] violent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), [9JN] ———ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III ———prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign adequate medical care, and granted certain specific courts of individuals involved in the September 11, crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from rights (see H.R. 4470), [19JA] 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] foreign forfeiture proceedings (see H.R. 6487), ———establish a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal [2DE] Services field office in Kodiak, AK (see H.R. 4893), courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see ———provide for habeas corpus review for [19MR] H.R. 4542), [27JA] unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), ———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- [25MR] and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation’s gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence ———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic and allow disclosure of discovery information in and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public ———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consor- ———provide grants to States and local governments health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] tium to include the National Center for Security and for video recording of custodial interrogations (see Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 5662), [1JY] Preparedness (see H.R. 5485), [8JN] H.R. 6508), [9DE] ———change state of mind requirement for certain ———provide authority to more aggressively enforce ———provide incentive payments under the Edward identity theft offenses (see H.R. 5408), [26MY] trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ ———combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. H.R. 5393), [25MY] JAG) Program for States to implement minimum 6148), [16SE] ———provide for hiring, training, and deploying of and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. ———enhance law enforcement, support victims, and additional Border Patrol agents along the southwest 4614), [4FE] increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking international border of the U.S. (see H.R. 5256), ———provide State and local government incentives of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] [11MY] under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance ———improve efforts to reduce gang activity and vio- ———recognize and honor employees who lost their Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain serv- lent crime (see H.R. 5969), [29JY] lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), [25MY] ices to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. ———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see ———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from 6214), [23SE] H.R. 5092), [21AP] (see H.R. 5337), [18MY] (see terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see ———require sharing of criminal records with State H.R. 5566), [22JN] H.R. 5590), [24JN] sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] ———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. ———strengthen student visa background checks and Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. highway funding by States on the enactment and Res. 1712), [15NO] (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- Dept. of Justice: anniversary (see H. Res. 1422), ———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act [28MY] ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle ———consult with appropriate officials within other while a juvenile (see H.R. 6137), [15SE] technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and ———prohibit public officials from engaging in undis- relevant Government agencies prior to making the require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover closed self-dealing (see H.R. 6391), [29SE] decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), ———prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] [13DE] (see H.R. 6010), [30JY] ———create a pilot program to provide grants to cor- Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from ———protect children from registered sex offenders rectional facilities to establish a 40-hour work week taking action on public lands which impede border (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] curriculum of responsible activities for incarcerated security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), [14AP] ———protect youth from exploitation by adults using individuals (see H.R. 4458), [13JA] the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] ———create and maintain a public database of admin- Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus ———provide a criminal penalty for torture committed istrative, civil, and criminal actions against corporate Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), by law enforcement officers and others acting under entities (see H.R. 6545), [17DE] [10AU] color of law (see H.R. 5688), [1JY] ———design and implement a procedure to permit District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear ———provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- enhanced searches of the National DNA Index Sys- arms (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see tem (see H.R. 6011), [30JY] [28AP] H.R. 4567), [2FE] ———establish a competitive grant program for State Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine ———reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging and local law enforcement agencies to carry out based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see veterans unauthorized fees (see H.R. 5648), [30JN] training programs based on lessons from the Holo- H.R. 6548), [17DE] ———require reporting on certain information and caust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] ———clarify that persons who conspire or engage in communications technologies of foreign countries ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet and develop action plans to improve capacity of minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. [23JN] be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. 5231), 4962), [25MR] ———establish demonstration program to partner non- [6MY] ———require the electronic recording of custodial in- profit organizations with juvenile justice agencies to ———prevent use of Indian reservations located on terrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. monitor juvenile facilities and provide families with U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug traf- 6245), [29SE] increased positive engagement (see H.R. 6361), ficking (see H.R. 4747), [3MR] ———restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see [29SE] ———require a northern border counternarcotics strat- H.R. 5870), [27JY] ———establish guidelines to prevent and address oc- egy (see H.R. 4748), [3MR] Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), currences of bullying, provide grants to States for Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applica- [28SE] related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Ac- bility of identity theft guidelines to creditors (see Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military countability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), H.R. 6420), [17NO] Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. [17DE] FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background 5197), [3MY] ———establish public-private Meth Project Prevention checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. Dept. of Defense: prohibit imposition of additional reg- Campaign Grant Program (see H.R. 5916), [28JY] 5300), [13MY] istration requirements on privately-owned firearms ———establish the Organized Retail Theft Investiga- Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations by servicemen and civilian employees beyond exist- tion and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), [29JY] which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanc- ing State and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), ———further the mission of the Global Justice Infor- tions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see [1JY] mation Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee H.R. 5410), [26MY] ———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and Federal employees: extend post-employment restrictions its territories or possessions for prosecution of indi- Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), [25MR] on certain executive and legislative branch officers viduals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- and employees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] attacks (see H.R. 4738), [3MR] ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), [30JY] tained at the facility be tried only by military com- ———make grants to States, units of local govern- ———limit possession, sale, and other disposition by mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on in- drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse against children (see H.R. 4727), [2MR] creasing public awareness of risks and dangers asso- education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] ———require the owner or lawful possessor of a fire- ciated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- arm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), [22FE] sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and [14JY] Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protec- minimum standards to better protect public and offi- ———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal tive Service ability to provide adequate security for cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to

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transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), nate information when an officer is seriously injured porary Assistance for Needy Families Program re- [13JY] or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] cipients (see H.R. 4978), [25MR] ———study effectiveness of firearms microstamping ———express that videotaping or photographing of Racial relations: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. technology and evaluate its effectiveness as a law police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a 5748), [15JY] enforcement tool (see H.R. 5667), [1JY] public place should not be prosecuted in State or Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require the Federal courts (see H. Con. Res. 298), [15JY] press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare use of sums received as fines, penalties, and forfeit- Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. ures of property for violations of such Act or other Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted representation at review conference in Uganda (see marine resource laws to be used to reduce the Fed- Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] eral deficit and debt (see H.R. 5668), [1JY] Res. 1370), [18MY] Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing vio- or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial contracting with the Federal Government of persons lence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. measures on such individuals pending investigation violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), [20MY] 1032), [21JA] of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of [29SE] Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts Securities: allow for private right of action against sec- Health: prohibit use of funds for implementation or at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] ondary violators that provide substantial assistance enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. health insurance (see H.R. 4904), [22MR] H.R. 5143), [27AP] 5042), [15AP] ———provide for criminal liability for the denial of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial health care coverage of a treatment or an individual out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk security, quality and affordable health care, protec- (see H.R. 6000), [30JY] driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable Health care professionals: permit health care providers [19MR] communities with adequate housing and transpor- to disclose certain protected health information to National Missing Children’s Day: observance (see H. tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] law enforcement officials (see H.R. 5733), [14JY] Res. 1325), [4MY] Sex offenders: mandate reporting requirements for sex House of Representatives: return several measures to National Rape Kit Database: establish (see H.R. 5640), offenders intending to travel internationally (see H.R. the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] [29JN] 6266), [29SE] Immigration: create an exemption from the presumption National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- that an alien is an immigrant for an alien seeking Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), ers intending to travel internationally, provide notice to enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant to care for [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. a relative with a serious health issue (see H.R. 5595), 273), [4MY] by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), [26AP] [24JN] ———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 6275), Social Security: prohibit access of prisoners to Social ———end cycle of illegal immigration and withdraw [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] Federal funds from States and their political subdivi- ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons respon- sions that interfere with the enforcement of Federal [28AP] sible for an oil spill if such person commits certain immigration law (see H.R. 5002), [13AP] (see H.R. ———improve border security, increase prosecutions additional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] 5796), [20JY] and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and com- ———disclose certain return information relative to ———express that State and local governments and bat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see identity theft (see H.R. 5972), [29JY] law enforcement personnel can investigate, identify, H.R. 5675), [1JY] ———provide for identification of corporate tax haven apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal cus- ———making emergency supplemental appropriations countries and increased penalties for tax evasion tody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration law for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs over- enforcement (see H. Res. 1384), [20MY] H.R. 6080), [9AU] seas (see H.R. 5622), [29JN] ———impose new penalties for the knowing unlawful ———require quadrennial national security reviews ———require payment of manufacturers’ excise tax employment of aliens (see H.R. 4627), [22FE] ———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and pro- property used or intended to be used for alien smug- National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention vide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain gling (see H.R. 5769), [19JY] Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] ———render inadmissible to the U.S. aliens who have [15AP] Telecommunications: establish a pilot program for po- been convicted of a sex offense against a minor National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals lice departments to use anonymous texts from citi- (see H.R. 6242), [29SE] and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), [13JA] zens to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see ———support credible and effective policies which National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H.R. 5913), [28JY] welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] ———improve and coordinate emergency communica- also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts tions systems through use of 911 services and sup- ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), through the improvement of applicable criminal pro- port construction and operation of ubiquitous and [21JA] ceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (see reliable citizen activated system (see H.R. 4829), Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- H. Con. Res. 304), [26JY] [11MR] tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), [14AP] military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- ———enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), [15JN] Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal ———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), [26AP] lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting ———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a [23FE] INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexi- ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see can drug trafficking on public lands (see H. Res. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- H.R. 4453), [13JA] 1540), [20JY] tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. IRS: focus on internal revenue law violations by per- Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on 4463), [19JA] sons under investigation for promotion of commer- the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration cial sex acts and human trafficking and increase 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), [1JY] monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpay- Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthor- U.S. Parole Commission: provide for permanent exist- ment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), [2DE] ize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. ence (see H.R. 4685), [24FE] ———require disclosure of names of individuals who 6090), [10AU] Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- are granted amnesty from criminal prosecution (see Patents: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct H.R. 5076), [20AP] 6352), [29SE] Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] personal information and provide consumers with Messages Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reau- choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to thorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- [15JY] Res. 1247), [14AP] ficking: President Obama, [26JA] Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- Publice welfare programs: require States to take steps National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- to address domestic and sexual violence among Tem- [11MY]

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National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Claims: require employers of first responders to pay Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- for certain judgments against, and other costs in- (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] dent Obama, [16SE] curred by, those first responders that arise out of Pensions: waive annuity buyback requirement under Motions their conduct in the course of official duty (see H.R. the Federal Employees Retirement Service for offi- Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): 4992), [13AP] cers involuntary called or retained on active duty report on investigation of relationship between ear- Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] (see H.R. 6319), [29SE] mark requests made by Members and source and Courts: express that videotaping or photographing of Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] public place should not be prosecuted in State or 6151), [16SE] ———report on investigation of relationship between Federal courts (see H. Con. Res. 298), [15JY] Political campaigns: permit State and local officers to earmark requests made by Members and source and Crime: provide a criminal penalty for torture committed be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), [19JA] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists by law enforcement officers and others acting under Postal Service: make postal inspectors eligible for (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] color of law (see H.R. 5688), [1JY] availability pay for criminal investigators (see H.R. ———report on investigation of relationship between Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for hiring, train- 5368), [24MY] earmark requests made by Members and source and ing, and deploying of additional Border Patrol agents Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists along the southwest international border of the U.S. Res. 1247), [14AP] (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H.R. 5256), [11MY] Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by ———report on investigation of relationship between ———recognize and honor employees who lost their Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, earmark requests made by Members and source and lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), [25MY] and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists ———require Customs and Border Protection to ad- cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] minister polygraph examinations to applicants for Schools: recognize school resource officers and their Reports filed law enforcement positions and require them to com- role in keeping students, teachers, and administrators Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Com- plete certain periodic background reinvestigations safe (see H. Res. 1554), [22JY] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. (see H.R. 6472), [1DE] Secret Service: allow employees to transition to cov- 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program erage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security out training programs based on lessons from the 6065), [30JY] (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] Southeastern States: express condolences and support Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- for people affected by flooding and commend first (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111–416), [22FE] sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and responders and those assisting in recovery efforts Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- minimum standards to better protect public and offi- (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] Taxation: provide for active qualified public safety em- duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration Telecommunications: award grants for development of 111–429), [9MR] enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Over- ———provide grants to States and local governments that support mission-critical broadband voice and sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) for video recording of custodial interrogations (see data communications of public safety personnel (see (H. Rept. 111–588), [14SE] H.R. 6508), [9DE] H.R. 5907), [28JY] Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Disabled: provide public safety officer disability bene- ———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) fits to officers disabled before the enactment of the velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] Federal public safety officer disability benefits law provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improve- (see H.R. 4704), [25FE] ment of Applicable Criminal Proceedings: Com- agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- Transportation Security Administration: increase num- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 725) (H. ment, and community-based organizations to save ber of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require Rept. 111–397), [15JA] and create local jobs through retention, restoration, criminal investigative training for such marshals, and Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending or expansion of services needed by local commu- appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] 5750), [15JY] vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- Evans, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), [1JY] 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ Reports filed Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), [30JY] Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security Immigration: express that State and local governments duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] and law enforcement personnel can investigate, iden- Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Spe- tify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Com- custody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration 111–429), [9MR] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) law enforcement (see H. Res. 1384), [20MY] LAWRENCE, ANDREA M. (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111–470), [4MY] Information technology: encourage, enhance, and inte- Bills and resolutions Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- grate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth nate information when an officer is seriously injured (see H.R. 5194), [29AP] PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] Reports filed (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] Israel: express condolences to families of victims of Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act: Committee LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), [7DE] on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5194) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard 111–595), [16SE] Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers LAWYERS AND ATTORNEYS amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. Bills and resolutions guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), Armed Forces: reimburse attorney fees incurred by a immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] [2FE] member due to certain charges brought under the Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- Law enforcement: establish a pilot program for police Uniform Code of Military Justice who is acquitted ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- departments to use anonymous texts from citizens or has the charges dismissed or withdrawn (see H.R. ees and first responders, and reject expressions of to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see H.R. 5374), [25MY] sympathy for those who attack public servants (see 5913), [28JY] Courts: appoint additional district judges in Southwest H. Res. 1127), [2MR] ———prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), [15JY] border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane ———tribute to law enforcement service dogs and to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), attack on Federal building and commend Robin De their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] [23SE] Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. Motor vehicles: allow vehicles operated by active-duty ———eliminate the learned intermediary defense to Res. 1134), [2MR] Armed Forces members and law enforcement offi- tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. Camarena, Enrique (Kiki): tribute (see H. Res. 1115), cials to use high occupancy vehicle facilities (see 6421), [17NO] [25FE] H.R. 4578), [3FE] ———limit effect of legal releases in certain civil ac- Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement tions (see H.R. 5895), [28JY] Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial officers, and first responders for response to at- Dept. of HHS: establish a program to award grants Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), [21AP] tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. to, and enter into contracts with, medical-legal part- Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security Res. 1320), [4MY] nerships to assist patients to navigate health-related activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] Paudert, Brandon: tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] programs and activities (see H.R. 5961), [29JY]

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Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Trou- and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- ———reduce pay for Members of Congress, require bled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide cation, human rights, and global health initiatives Federal civilian employees to take a period of unpaid legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] leave, and reduce appropriations for legislative (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. 6134), [15SE] ———establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate ployment compensation (see H.R. 6556), [17DE] GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolu- (see H.R. 6304), [29SE] World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. tions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] District of Columbia: revise certain administrative au- Con. Res. 333), [1DE] House of Representatives: improve operation of certain thorities of the courts and authorize Public Defender Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to facilities and programs (see H.R. 5682), [1JY] Service to provide professional liability insurance for brigadier general in the Army (see H.R. 5308), Office of the Architect of the Capitol: improve certain its officers and employees for certain claims (see [13MY] administrative operations (see H.R. 5683), [1JY] (see H.R. 5367), [24MY] LEE, CHRISTOPHER JOHN (a Representative from H.R. 6399), [15NO] FDIC: fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts New York) Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- (see H.R. 6398), [15NO] Bills and resolutions introduced lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] Immigration: require Federal payment of costs incurred American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see Reports filed by State or local governments in defending a State H. Res. 1039), [26JA] House of Representatives Facilities and Programs Oper- or local immigration law that survives a constitu- Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a me- ation Improvement: Committee on House Adminis- tional challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), morial marker to honor the memory of the members tration (House) (H.R. 5682) (H. Rept. 111–569), [19JY] of the Army’s 24th Infantry Division who have re- [27JY] Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- ceived the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), LEGISLATIVE TRANSPARENCY ACT yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] [26JA] Bills and resolutions Social Security: permanently extend certain attorney Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] Enact (see H.R. 5571), [22JN] and qualified non-attorney representatives fee with- Dept. of State: direct payment of passport fees (see LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. holding procedures (see H.R. 4532), [27JA] H.R. 5960), [29JY] Bills and resolutions LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND GAO: evaluate propriety of assistance provided to Gen- Dept. of the Treasury: establish a fund from the sale HUMAN RIGHTS eral Motors Corp., under the Troubled Asset Relief of Troubled Asset Relief Program assets to assist Bills and resolutions Program (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] local governments recoup losses incurred from Leh- Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolu- man Brothers Holdings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and tions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] 5125), [22AP] Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see LEVIN, SANDER M. (a Representative from Michigan) [24JN] H. Res. 1039), [26JA] Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions LEBANON, REPUBLIC OF Motions Act, [22AP] Messages Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine 5072), [10JN] New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] [29JY] services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- LEE, BARBARA (a Representative from California) table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Bills and resolutions introduced LEE, NELLE HARPER Bills and resolutions extend period from which such contributions for re- Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. operations are only used for safe and orderly with- ‘‘To Kill a Mockingbird’’: anniversary of publication (see H. Res. 1525), [15JY] 4783), [9MR] drawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who LEELANAU COUNTY, MI contractors (see H.R. 6045), [30JY] have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those Bills and resolutions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate [29JA] responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and (see H.R. 5611), [28JN] (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] H.R. 4558), [2FE] Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] Federal-State relations: create a loan program to pro- Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and LEGAL EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION ACT vide funds to State special purpose vehicles for use ideals (see H. Res. 1369), [18MY] Bills and resolutions in collateral support programs and loan participation Disabled: enhance existing adult day programs for peo- Enact (see H.R. 5306), [13MY] programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see ple with multiple sclerosis or other similar diseases LEGAL SERVICES CORP. H.R. 4629), [22FE] and improve access to respite services for family Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance caregivers who are taking care of such people (see Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related program and certain trade preference programs and H.R. 6208), [23SE] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- Foreign aid: coordinate all health-related assistance, as- eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), sist developing countries in improving delivery of [4MR] [13DE] health services, and assist developing countries in Motions House of Representatives: return several measures to strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] H.R. 4933), [24MR] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of estab- Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT lishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), [30JY] aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts related term(s) CONGRESS; HOUSE OF REPRESENT- Social Security: provide for certain clarifications and (see H. Res. 1021), [20JA] ATIVES; SENATE extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Chil- Israel: investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson Bills and resolutions dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), in West Bank village of Nil’in and express sympathy Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security [13JY] to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] Taxation: create jobs through infrastructure investment, [28AP] Congress: establish the style for amending laws (see extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and H.R. 5571), [22JN] sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage ideals (see H. Res. 1116), [25FE] Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- 5893), [28JY] goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), [27JA] tunities Act relative to certain employees covered ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 5611), Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), Con. Res. 297), (see H. Res. 1530), [15JY] (see [28JN] (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] [26MY] H. Res. 1757), [8DE] ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans increase limits on small business expensing of cer- (see H. Res. 1478), [24JN] Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- National STD Awareness Month: support goals and employees covered by the Congressional Account- imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] ideals (see H. Res. 1250), [14AP] ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education H. Res. 1783), [22DE] ation (see H.R. 5486), [9JN] programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] Federal agencies and departments: improve access to ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Taxation: provide additional protections for recipients information in the legislative and executive branches ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and of the earned income tax credit and the child tax of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR] provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- credit (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] Federal employees: extend post-employment restrictions tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- on certain executive and legislative branch officers ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- tives and related Millennium Development Goals, and employees (see H.R. 6019), [30JY] quirements for certain payments to corporations or

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for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage LIBBY, MT LINDER, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia) companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced 5982), [30JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual meas- Motions certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and ures of family income to more accurately determine Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of (H.R. 4851), [15AP] [25MR] means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority LIBERIA, REPUBLIC OF 5891), [28JY] (H.R. 4853), [2DE] Messages Taxation: terminate advance payment of the earned in- Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian come tax credit (see H.R. 5885), [27JY] ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, [19JY] LIPINSKI, DANIEL (a Representative from Illinois) ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the LIBRARIES Bills and resolutions introduced Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), [2DE] Appointments Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, [3DE] contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] Bills and resolutions [13JA] Reports filed Library of Congress: improve certain administrative op- Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1185), Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on erations (see H.R. 5681), [1JY] Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. [16MR] (see H. Res. 1216), [24MR] Morristown National Historical Park: designate library Executive Office of the President: require preparation 111–646), [28SE] and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] (see H.R. 4692), [25FE] mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanc- LEWIS, JERRY (a Representative from California) National Library Week: support goals and ideals (see tions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see Bills and resolutions introduced H. Res. 1222), [25MR] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. H.R. 5410), [26MY] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 1111), [25FE] James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- 6403), [15NO] Reports filed ing Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. Appropriations: making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, 6507), [8DE] [15JY] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary H. Res. 1097), [23FE] Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] H. Res. 1630), [16SE] Motions Library of Congress Administrative Operations Im- NSF: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4997), Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for provement: Committee on House Administration [13AP] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and (House) (H.R. 5681) (H. Rept. 111–557), [22JY] ———carry out a pilot program to award innovation SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded re- tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR] Appointments search (see H.R. 5094), [21AP] LEWIS, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia) Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, [3DE] LITERATURE related term(s) ARTS AND HUMANITIES Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve Administration: improve certain operations (see H.R. Children’s Book Week: support goals and ideals (see applications to operate new demonstration programs, 5681), [1JY] H. Res. 1333), [6MY] renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- Information technology: make available to the public Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), [26JA] bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] bulk legislative summary and status data used to Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see Children and youth: provide children in foster care provide information posted on the THOMAS website H. Res. 1541), [20JY] with school stability and equal access to educational (see H.R. 6289), [29SE] Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ‘‘To opportunities (see H.R. 5817), [22JY] National Book Festival: tribute (see H. Res. 1646), Kill a Mockingbird’’ (see H. Res. 1525), [15JY] Civil rights: anniversary of the Freedom Rides (see [22SE] National Book Festival: tribute (see H. Res. 1646), H. Res. 1779), [17DE] Reports filed [22SE] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study Library of Congress Administrative Operations Im- Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, provement: Committee on House Administration 1111), [25FE] GA (see H.R. 5869), [27JY] (House) (H.R. 5681) (H. Rept. 111–557), [22JY] Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), [18NO] Medicare/Medicaid: improve benefits for beneficiaries LIBYA, GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE’S ARAB LITHUANIA, REPUBLIC OF with kidney disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] JAMAHIRIYA Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- H.R. 6441), [18NO] United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of Res. 267), [26AP] (see H. Res. 1780), [17DE] release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Preven- LITTLE FERRY, NJ al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. tion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Res. 1597), [30JY] 1081), [22FE] Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office: designate (see Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. LIFE SCIENCES JOBS AND INVESTMENT ACT H.R. 6379), [29SE] Res. 1518), [14JY] Bills and resolutions LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC. New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration Enact (see H.R. 6165), [22SE] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] LIFELONG IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD AND EX- Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sun- ERCISE (LIFE) ACT League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), [29SE] Bills and resolutions day and the role it played in ensuring passage of LITTLETON, CO Enact (see H.R. 4452), [13JA] the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 249), Bills and resolutions LIFELONG LEARNING ACCOUNTS ACT [4MR] Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- Bills and resolutions Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] Enact (see H.R. 5715), [13JY] H. Res. 1058), [2FE] LIU XIAOBO Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- LILBURN, GA Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] Nobel Prize: recognition for peace (see H. Res. 1717), Taxation: allow a temporary deduction of interest on City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see [16NO] unsecured credit card debt (see H.R. 4562), [2FE] H. Res. 1642), [22SE] ———provide a limited exclusion from gross income LIMIT EXECUTIVE ACTIONS SUSPENDING EN- LIUZZO, VIOLA for the discharge of indebtedness of individuals (see ERGY (LEASE) ACT Bills and resolutions H.R. 4561), [2FE] Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 1214), [24MR] ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer Enact (see H.R. 5294), [13MY] LIVINGSTON, AL protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] LINCOLN, RI Bills and resolutions Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. Bills and resolutions University of West Alabama: anniversary (see H. Res. Res. 1122), [26FE] Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary 1054), [2FE] LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT Bills and resolutions LINCOLN COUNTY, NV Bills and resolutions Insurance: modernize and expand coverage to include Bills and resolutions Federal agencies and departments: improve access to commercial property insurance (see H.R. 4802), Solar energy: develop solar pilot project areas on public information in the legislative and executive branches [10MR] land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR]

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Lobbyists: require registrants to pay an annual fee, LOCAL GOVERNMENT related term(s) FEDERAL AID of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- impose penalties for failure to file timely reports, PROGRAMS ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] and use funds from such fees and penalties for re- Bills and resolutions ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program viewing and auditing filings by registrants (see H.R. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all payments to eligible local educational agencies with- 5751), [15JY] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] LOBBYISTS 6403), [15NO] Dept. of Energy: provide funds to States for rebates, Bills and resolutions Appalachian Regional Commission: amend laws rel- loans, and other incentives to eligible individuals Business and industry: require majority shareholder ap- ative to county additions to the Appalachian region or entities for the purchase and installation of solar proval for any expenditures made to influence public (see H.R. 4927), [24MR] energy systems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] opinion on any matter other than the promotion of Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional Dept. of Homeland Security: expand National Domestic the company’s products or services (see H.R. 4487), amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- Preparedness Consortium to include the National [21JA] guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of Center for Security and Preparedness (see H.R. immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] 5485), [8JN] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Armed Forces: exclude bonus payments paid by State ———make emergency preparedness planning and im- report on investigation of relationship between ear- or local governments in determining eligibility for plementation grants to local educational agencies in mark requests made by Members and source and benefits or assistance under Federal, State, or local areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists programs financed with Federal funds (see H.R. health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), 6230), [28SE] Dept. of HUD: provide grants to State and local gov- [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve ernments to carry out programs to provide mediation 1287), [22AP] applications to operate new demonstration programs, between mortgagees and mortgagors facing fore- Government regulations: require registrants to pay an renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- closure (see H.R. 5754), [15JY] annual fee, impose penalties for failure to file timely bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program reports, and use funds from such fees and penalties CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry for reviewing and auditing filings by registrants (see ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), out training programs based on lessons from the H.R. 5751), [15JY] [13MY] Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] House Rules: prohibit Members from negotiating for Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic a job involving lobbying activities (see H. Res. significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pitts- minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), 1386), [24MY] boro, NC, and express condolences for the fire dam- [23JN] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain age sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), ———further the mission of the Global Justice Infor- ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax [18MY] mation Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider ———honor historic and community significance of through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and education and training (see H. Res. 1498), [1JY] the Chatham County Courthouse and express condo- Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), [25MR] Political campaigns: prohibit campaign contributions by lences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- lobbyists representing countries defined as state for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national H. Res. 1274), [20AP] and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 5609), [28JN] Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- ———make grants to States, units of local govern- registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription bursements for electioneering communications (see [29SE] drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse H.R. 4511), [26JA] Children and youth: determine extent to which reports education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] ———prohibit entities from using Federal funds to of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to contribute to political campaigns or participate in bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration lobbying activities (see H.R. 4550), [27JA] the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), H.R. 6498), [7DE] ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- [29NO] City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence SEC: require public companies to report certain ex- H. Res. 1642), [22SE] backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic penditures made to influence public opinion on any Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] matter other than the promotion of the company’s [25FE] ———provide grants to States and local governments products or services (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority for video recording of custodial interrogations (see Motions to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Fed- H.R. 6508), [9DE] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): eral public entities to expedite the evaluation of cer- ———provide State and local government incentives report on investigation of relationship between ear- tain permits (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance mark requests made by Members and source and Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and non- Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain serv- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists profit entities to implement farm to school programs ices to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] that improve access to local foods in eligible schools 6214), [23SE] ———report on investigation of relationship between (see H.R. 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] Dept. of the Treasury: establish a fund from the sale earmark requests made by Members and source and ———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh of Troubled Asset Relief Program assets to assist timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- local governments recoup losses incurred from Leh- (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] tions by giving certain States the option of receiving man Brothers Holdings Inc., bankruptcy (see H.R. ———report on investigation of relationship between grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] 5125), [22AP] earmark requests made by Members and source and ———create a local food credit program to assist ———expand purposes for which Build America timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), [4FE] (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- ———report on investigation of relationship between (see H. Res. 1641), [22SE] alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- earmark requests made by Members and source and ———award contracts to nonprofit organizations to tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists enter into partnerships with local educational agen- 4457), [13JA] (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] cies to turn around low-performing public high District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the Reports filed schools (see H.R. 5467), [28MY] operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the ———award grants to improve access to, sharing of, ———disapprove action of the District of Columbia PMA Group: Committee on Standards of Official and use of, education data to improve student out- Council in approving legislation to allow same-sex Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] comes (see H.R. 5024), [14AP] marriage (see H.J. Res. 72), [26JA] Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- ———establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ pro- ———disapprove legalization of marijuana for medical mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. gram (see H.R. 5079), [20AP] treatment (see H.J. Res. 93), [23JN] Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] ———increase percentage of Federal education tax ———establish charter for government (see H.R. LOBIONDO, FRANK A. (a Representative from New dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] 5968), [29JY] Jersey) ———make grants to local educational agencies to ———prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any Bills and resolutions introduced carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), [11MR] same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA ———make grants to local educational agencies to be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see H.R. and States are prohibited from requiring Federal provide for the services of registered dieticians in 4430), [13JA] Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain dis- schools (see H.R. 6324), [29SE] ———reduce the waiting period for holding special charges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. ———make grants to State and local educational agen- elections to fill vacancies in the District of Columbia 5301), [13MY] cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls Council (see H.R. 5702), [1JY]

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———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. ———support credible and effective policies which SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), [28AP] welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- Schools: enhance credit program for charter schools retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] [21JA] ———improve measures of adequate yearly progress Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a and implement sanctions for schools that do not structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] tion of instructional leadership standards into State- members of the Armed Forces stationed there and ———require educational agencies participating in cer- level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. their families (see H. Res. 1724), [17NO] tain school lunch and child nutrition programs to 5172), [28AP] Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. require students to receive a certain amount of nutri- ———develop undergraduate and graduate curricula on 5748), [15JY] tion education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] child abuse and neglect, forensic interview training Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum programs, and regional training centers for State and tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- amount for loans to State and local development local child protection professionals (see H.R. 5847), nate information when an officer is seriously injured companies and provide temporary authority for debt [22JY] or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. ———foster community involvement (see H.R. 6356), ———permit State and local officers to be candidates 5412), [26MY] [29SE] for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), [19JA] Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- ———provide incentives to implement reforms and Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps 5471), [28MY] planning and sustainability challenge grant programs among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] [29SE] 1339), [6MY] Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), [24JN] Taxation: make permanent the treatment of municipal ———provide training and support for principals to National Labor Relations Act: clarify the intent of Con- bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks as assist in turning around lowest performing schools gress for Federal labor law preemption of State and tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] (see H.R. 5495), [9JN] local law (see H.R. 6436), [18NO] ———modify the dependent care tax credit and extend ———support high-achieving, educationally disadvan- National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. and increase the additional standard deduction for taged elementary school students in high-need local 1618), [14SE] State and local real property taxes (see H.R. 5075), educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide [20AP] (see H. Res. 1125), [2MR] ———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in grants to local educational agencies to encourage New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. officers, and first responders for response to at- 5649), [30JN] in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] ———promote simplification and fairness in the ad- Res. 1320), [4MY] ministration and collection of sales and use taxes Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- ment, and community-based organizations to save (see H.R. 5660), [1JY] censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- ———provide for reporting and disclosure by State and create local jobs through retention, restoration, thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release or expansion of services needed by local commu- and local public employee retirement pension plans of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see (see H.R. 6484), [2DE] nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] H.R. 6386), [29SE] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal ———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds Oil Pollution Act: provide for timely consideration of responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate claims submitted by States and political subdivisions 5724), [13JY] are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see for reimbursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability H.R. 5189), [29AP] [30JY] of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emer- Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local gov- earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] gency communications systems through use of 911 Floods: provide reimbursement for certain services re- ernments in developing and implementing emergency services and support construction and operation of lating to an approved letter of flood map amendment notification systems suitable for use on public rec- ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see (see H.R. 5722), [13JY] reational lands (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] H.R. 4829), [11MR] Fresno, CA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1689), [29SE] Penfield, NY: anniversary (see H. Res. 1234), [25MR] Transportation: provide emergency operating funds for GSA: extend to private property owners and managers Political campaigns: prohibit campaign contributions by public transportation (see H.R. 5418), [26MY] in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences lobbyists representing countries defined as state Veterans: require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and for leasing of space for Federal Government use sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out an given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. (see H.R. 5609), [28JN] outreach program for veterans who reside in Appa- 5713), [13JY] ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- lachia (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- Water: allow small public water systems to request cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal exemption from national primary drinking water re- recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] 1468), [23JN] H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] Help America Vote Act: require States to certify that ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- ———assist municipalities experiencing significant aliens are prohibited from voting in elections for tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- hardships raising revenue to finance projects and State or local office as a condition of receiving funds ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to activities for construction of wastewater treatment under such Act (see H.R. 6492), [2DE] Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), History: establish the History Is Learned From the Liv- Privacy: require governmental and business entities in [25FE] ing grant program to enable communities to learn possession of electronic data containing personal in- formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition Messages about historical events through oral histories by par- Proposed Constitution for the Virgin Islands: President of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] ticipants in such events (see H.R. 6561), [21DE] Obama, [2MR] Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Housing: revitalize distressed housing, reform public Motions housing demolition and disposition rules, provide Res. 1247), [14AP] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and agencies with resources to preserve units, and train Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] residents to provide home-based health services (see determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (see Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent H.R. 5814), [22JY] H. Res. 1305), [28AP] Federal contractors from making expenditures, and Immigration: end cycle of illegal immigration and with- Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- establish additional spending disclosure requirements draw Federal funds from States and their political eligible to contract with any governmental agency relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] subdivisions that interfere with the enforcement of for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- Federal immigration law (see H.R. 5002), [13AP] H.R. 6347), [29SE] determination process (H.R. 2499), [29AP] (see H.R. 5796), [20JY] Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development ———provide for a federally sanctioned self-deter- ———express that State and local governments and funds to States that carry out public takings for mination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. law enforcement personnel can investigate, identify, private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] 1305), [29AP] apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal cus- ———require State and local compliance with con- Reports filed tody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration law stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: enforcement (see H. Res. 1384), [20MY] relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ———require Federal payment of costs incurred by [23JN] (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] State or local governments in defending a State or Recycling: encourage State and local governments to Consideration of H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy local immigration law that survives a constitutional establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1305) challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), [19JY] 1506), [1JY] (H. Rept. 111–468), [28AP]

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Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections an apportionment of Representatives and require ative to health care reform, student loan reform, (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. such redistricting be conducted by independent com- school construction and renovation, and other edu- Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] missions (see H.R. 5596), [24JN] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Immigration: modify age requirements for adopted ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- alien children and harmonize adoptions between ative to health care reform, student loan reform, mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention coun- school construction and renovation, and other edu- 111–426), [4MR] tries (see H.R. 5532), [15JN] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Political campaigns: regulate political outreach through Res. 1203), [20MR] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid automated prerecorded phone messages (see H.R. ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary 4641), [22FE] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), school construction and renovation, and other edu- Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] [29NO] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- Taxation: exclude from gross income discharge of in- ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on debtedness incurred from long-term care expenses Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. (see H.R. 6357), [29SE] Services Block Grant Program funds provided for 111–492), [25MY] Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate 5790), [20JY] tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security unique technology standards as a condition of market Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] access, and promote free flow of information (see of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act: Com- H.R. 5694), [1JY] is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4347) Designated Speaker pro tempore ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] House of Representatives, [8JN] States from the damage caused by the Deepwater Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on Reports filed Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] PMA Group: Committee on Standards of Official 2868) (H. Rept. 111–587), [14SE] ———express condolences to workers who died on Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] 1347), [11MY] Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works In the Matter of Nicole Gustafson: Committee on Week: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage ture (House) (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. 111–440), 111–690), [17DE] [12MR] claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund [21AP] focused on travel and tourism to be administered PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. LOCAL JOBS FOR AMERICA ACT 111–496), [26MY] 309), [29JY] Bills and resolutions In the Matter of Representative Richardson: Committee ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- Enact (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. curred by the Federal Government in assisting with LOCATELLI, PAUL L. 111–523), [1JY] cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Bills and resolutions In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1528), [15JY] Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater LOCK HAVEN, PA 111–409), [29JA] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] Bills and resolutions Investigation Into Officially Connected Travel of House ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil Lock Haven University: anniversary (see H. Res. Members To Attend Carib News Foundation Multi- from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped 1198), [18MR] national Business Conferences: Committee on Stand- and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY ards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111– 5436), [27MY] Bills and resolutions 422), [26FE] ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow Anniversary (see H. Res. 1198), [18MR] LONGFELLOW, HENRY WADSWORTH foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the LOEBSACK, DAVID (a Representative from Iowa) Bills and resolutions Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the Bills and resolutions introduced Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- Education: develop State statistical literacy plans and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] make grants for statistics-related teacher professional ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] development and statistics education improvement LOS ANGELES, CA (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, (see H.R. 6355), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), [15AP] salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the ———foster community involvement (see H.R. 6356), Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend [29SE] Fame (see H. Res. 1357), [12MY] persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States National School Lunch Act: improve purchase and Tom Bradley Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] processing of healthful commodities for use in 5450), [27MY] ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute school meal programs (see H.R. 4607), [4FE] University of Southern California: tribute to men’s ten- volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. nis team (see H. Res. 1480), [28JN] recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- Res. 1645), [22SE] Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), [8JN] ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see University of Iowa: tribute to football team (see H. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA H. Res. 1583), [30JY] Res. 1092), [22FE] Bills and resolutions Louisiana State University: anniversary (see H. Res. ———tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1233), Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families 1072), [4FE] [25MR] from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon LOFGREN, ZOE (a Representative from California) and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: participate in projects to encour- power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, age design, planning, and construction of the North National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), [27JA] Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Water Recycling [29SE] Armed Forces: exempt active-duty members with con- Project (see H.R. 4726), [2MR] Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill ditional residence status serving abroad from time Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil period requirements to file a petition and appear efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] for an interview to remove conditional status (see earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] Outer Continental Shelf: suspend certain activities until H.R. 6396), [15NO] Roads and highways: designate a portion of Interstate the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident California State University: anniversary of system (see Route 710 as the ‘‘Jenny Oropeza Highway’’ (see in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. H. Res. 1117), [25FE] H.R. 6509), [9DE] 5222), [5MY] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): LOUISIANA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 1050), [2FE] Bills and resolutions certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Committees of the House: majority party appointments BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), (see H. Res. 1397), [26MY] establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] [25MR]

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Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize man- Education: provide grants to eligible consortia to pro- Taos, NM: congratulate Taos Pueblo, its leaders and agers for impeachment (see H. Res. 1165), [11MR] vide professional development to superintendents and its people, on the anniversary of the return of their ———impeach (see H. Res. 1031), [21JA] principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. sacred Blue Lake lands (see H. Res. 1634), [16SE] SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- 5886), [27JY] LUMBER INDUSTRY related term(s) FORESTS; WOOD aster loans made to people directly affected by the Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility Bills and resolutions Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- Hazardous substances: reduce emissions of formalde- [20JY] tions based on provision of certain health services hyde from composite wood products (see H.R. ———waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] 4805), [10MR] age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. ———provide assistance for developing countries to Reports filed 4609), [4FE] promote quality and universal basic education (see BLM Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Taxation: provide tax benefits for certain areas affected H.R. 5117), [22AP] Resources (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 111–394), by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil Health: expand access to preventive health care serv- [12JA] rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see ices that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products H.R. 5699), [1JY] the number of abortions, and improve access to Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Motions women’s health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 335), LUMMIS, CYNTHIA M. (a Representative from Wyo- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, [16DE] ming) school construction and renovation, and other edu- Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on Bills and resolutions introduced cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys Courts: simplify and expedite access to Federal courts Reports filed and games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] for property owners once State remedies for just Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Recycling: encourage State and local governments to compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. [29JN] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) 1506), [1JY] Dept. of Energy: barter, transfer, or sell surplus ura- (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] Taxation: allow retail businesses a tax credit against nium (see H.R. 5068), [20AP] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, income for a portion of the cost of recycling plastic Dept. of Justice: compile, and make publicly available, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- carry-out bags and other types of plastic (see H.R. certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. 5695), [1JY] Act (see H.R. 4717), [2MR] 111–458), [25MR] U.S. Fire Administration: provide assistance to fire- Federal employees: reduce number of civil service po- Impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.: Committee fighting task forces (see H.R. 5909), [28JY] sitions within the executive branch (see H.R. 5348), on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 1031) (H. Rept. World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to [20MY] Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios 111–427), [4MR] U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), [8JN] or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE importer without obtaining authorization from the (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] ACT Bills and resolutions Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), [29SE] LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- Bills and resolutions gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying Anniversary (see H. Res. 1072), [4FE] ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- LOVEJOY, ELIJAH P. LUBBOCK, TX ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act: extend reduced roy- Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office: designate (see H.R. alty rate for soda ash (see H.R. 6490), [2DE] (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] 5565), [22JN] Motions LOVELL, JAMES LUCAS, FRANK D. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Bills and resolutions Appointments portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission sumer Protection Act, [9JN] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] Bills and resolutions introduced motion to recommit, [20MR] LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT EX- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: LUMPKIN, CLARENCE D. CHANGE EXPANSION AND JOB CREATION clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see Bills and resolutions ACT H.R. 6087), [10AU] Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office, Columbus, OH: des- Bills and resolutions LUCE, CLARE BOOTH (a former Representative from ignate (see H.R. 4840), [12MR] Enact (see H.R. 4687), [24FE] Connecticut) LUNGREN, DANIEL E. (a Representative from Cali- LOWER MERION, PA Bills and resolutions relative to fornia) Tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- LUETKEMEYER, BLAINE (a Representative from of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of Missouri) Bills and resolutions introduced H. Res. 1596), [30JY] clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Aviation: provide penalties for aiming laser pointers in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID at airplanes (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] LOWEY, NITA M. (a Representative from New York) personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for Bills and resolutions introduced tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] [25MR] ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see H. Res. Case, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 1383), [20MY] National Book Festival: tribute (see H. Res. 1646), 1633), [16SE] Dept. of Defense: review military service records of [22SE] Aviation: improve airport screening and security (see Jewish American World War I veterans to determine Small business: repeal expansion of information report- H.R. 6047), [30JY] whether they should be posthumously awarded the ing requirements for certain payments to corporations ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] (see H.R. 5141), [26AP] crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- LUJA´ N, BEN RAY (a Representative from New Mex- Motions tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and ico) Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure Bills and resolutions introduced Federal contractors from making expenditures, and (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] Carson National Forest: adjust boundary (see H.R. establish additional spending disclosure requirements Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on in- 6209), [23SE] relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] creasing public awareness of risks and dangers asso- Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see LUXTON, JANE ciated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 4642), H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] Appointments [22FE] Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- National Urban Air Toxics Research Center Board of Dept. of Homeland Security: issue rules that designate ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers Directors, [29SE] no-fly zones near certain nuclear power plants (see involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] LYNBROOK, NY H.R. 5910), [28JY] El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area: Bills and resolutions Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and pro- establish in New Mexico (see H.R. 5334), [18MY] Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Build- grammatic contributions to promote economic oppor- Native Americans: facilitate business and agricultural ing: designate (see H.R. 5723), [13JY] tunities for women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] leasing of Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), LYNCH, STEPHEN F. (a Representative from Massa- Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure [23SE] chusetts) that certain tenants are able to return to affordable Public utilities: establish uniform national standards for Bills and resolutions introduced housing after a major disaster (see H.R. 6048), the interconnection of certain small power production Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating [30JY] facilities (see H.R. 5082), [20AP] the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental

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liability under the Civil Service Retirement System Taxation: reduce the maximum corporate income tax MALONE, NY (see H.R. 5746), [15JY] rate and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain Bills and resolutions ———ensure Federal Employees Health Benefit Pro- corporate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building: designate (see gram integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., H.R. 6139), [15SE] pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of MALONEY, CAROLYN B. (a Representative from (see H.R. 4489), [21JA] release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset New York) Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Appointments members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan Res. 1597), [30JY] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- any payment received for accumulated and accrued MAGLIOCCHETTI, PAUL sumer Protection Act, [9JN] annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] Reports filed Bills and resolutions introduced Bureau of the Census: provide for a 5-year term of Postal Service: make postal inspectors eligible for Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the office for the Director of the Census and provide availability pay for criminal investigators (see H.R. PMA Group: Committee on Standards of Official for authority and duties of the Director and Deputy 5368), [24MY] Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] Director of the Census (see H.R. 4945), [25MR] MAGNITSKY, SERGEI L. Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Census: protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail Res. 1247), [14AP] Bills and resolutions Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas practices (see H.R. 4621), [9FE] Motions Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception measures on such individuals pending investigation agencies by developing telework program that allows (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. [29SE] of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation 1722), [18NO] MAHAR, MARTIN G. for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with MACEDONIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: des- Messages 6098), [10AU] National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: ignate (see H.R. 4425), [12JA] Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- President Obama, [8JN] MAINE vated violence and create employer liability for neg- MACK, CONNIE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- Bills and resolutions introduced on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental Central America: mourn loss of life and support people [18MR] affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. Shelf (see H.R. 5697), [1JY] Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit 1462), [22JN] MAITLAND, FL domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Chile: express support for miners trapped in Copiapo 5575), [23JN] Paula Hawkins Post Office Building: designate (see mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- H.R. 5395), [25MY] Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL [28SE] backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Bills and resolutions Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. Arizona: urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from trade relations in Asia and with key partners like Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and make perma- Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted immigration law nent the loan guarantee for the purchase of residen- the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), [18MY] H. Res. 1124), [26FE] tial cooperative housing units (see H.R. 6567), Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), [12MY] [21DE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see Consumers: require disclosure to consumers of all fees H.R. 4919), [24MR] Diseases: require group and individual health insurance and charges associated with the sale of tickets prior coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and Taxation: make certain tax relief permanent and perma- to the completion of any Internet sale of such tickets nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6538), colorectal cancer (see H.R. 4563), [2FE] (see H.R. 6390), [29SE] FDA: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from [16DE] Galarraga, Armando: commend for pitching a near- ———provide permanent zero percent capital gains the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing perfect game and call on Major League Baseball more stringent controls on the use of such devices rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), to overturn the umpire’s call that spoiled the perfect (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] [29SE] game (see H. Res. 1425), [8JN] Foreign aid: provide assistance for the prevention and MACKEY, LANCE Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), Bills and resolutions [5MY] [27MY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1189), [17MR] National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recogni- FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising MACKINAC ISLAND STATE PARK COMMISSION tion and celebration (see H.R. 6534), [16DE] of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] Bills and resolutions San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see H. Housing: ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mack- Res. 1760), [14DE] gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac inac Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), [23SE] increase or preserve the number of dwelling units H.R. 6446), [18NO] Thomson, Bobby: tribute (see H. Res. 1730), [18NO] affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), MADISON, WI MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CHARITIES, INC. [20MY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (see visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received sig- support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering H. Res. 1767), [15DE] nificant capital from investors to establish business from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- MAFFEI, DANIEL B. (a Representative from New in the U.S. (see H.R. 5193), [29AP] chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] York) IRS: focus on internal revenue law violations by per- MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Bills and resolutions introduced sons under investigation for promotion of commer- Bills and resolutions cial sex acts and human trafficking and increase Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] Colorado Rapids (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclo- monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpay- 1747), [1DE] ment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), [2DE] sure (Credit CARD) Act: amend effective date of MAKING WORK AND MARRIAGE PAY ACT provisions relative to gift certificates, store gift cards, Taxation: provide a temporary payroll increase tax Bills and resolutions credit for certain employers (see H.R. 4585), [3FE] and other general use prepaid cards (see H.R. 5502), Enact (see H.R. 5574), [22JN] [10JN] Reports filed MALAWI, REPUBLIC OF Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics Dept. of HHS: establish a program to award grants Bills and resolutions (Joint) (H. Rept. 111–545), [15JY] to, and enter into contracts with, medical-legal part- Human rights: address violations and encourage release MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT nerships to assist patients to navigate health-related of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual Bills and resolutions programs and activities (see H.R. 5961), [29JY] orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] Enact (see H.R. 5852), [26JY] EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conserva- MALDIVES, REPUBLIC OF MANDELA, NELSON R. tion, and management of Onondaga Lake in New Messages Bills and resolutions York (see H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. [29SE] oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- Res. 1518), [14JY] Penfield, NY: anniversary (see H. Res. 1234), [25MR] dent Obama, [12JA] Racial relations: commemorate anniversary of release Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified MALE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or Bills and resolutions and contributions to South Africa and the global terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. Designate (see H. Res. 1575), [29JY] community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] 6359), [29SE] MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA AWARENESS MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION Pensions: allow multiemployer plans to amortize losses AND TRAINING MONTH Bills and resolutions from certain fraudulent investment schemes over a Bills and resolutions Kotzebue, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] Designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] to the Maniilaq Association (see H.R. 5317), [13MY]

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MANITOWOC, WI GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- Motions Bills and resolutions ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Silver Lake College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1142), by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] [4MR] Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf Reports filed MANKILLER, WILMA P. coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1237), [13AP] oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- MANUFACTURED HOUSING LICENSING CLARI- ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, FICATION ACT curred by the Federal Government in assisting with Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- Bills and resolutions cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Enact (see H.R. 5369), [24MY] incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] MANZULLO, DONALD A. (a Representative from Illi- ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources nois) from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see 5436), [27MY] Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide H. Res. 1677), [29SE] ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor MARCHANT, KENNY (a Representative from Texas) foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions introduced Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie [21AP] Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] 111–483), [18MY] program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home MARKEY, BETSY (a Representative from Colorado) visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Bills and resolutions introduced rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see or insured under the National Housing Act, that the American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals H.R. 4493), [21JA] mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program (see H. Res. 1297), [22AP] ———recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Budget: require annual progress toward meeting fiscally (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Deep and its importance to marine research, ocean responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets FAA: eligibility of veterans for employment (see H.R. science, and future human exploration (see H. Res. (see H.R. 5008), [13AP] 5862), [26JY] 1027), [21JA] Dept. of the Interior: expand Koshare Indian Museum MARINE DEBRIS RESEARCH, PREVENTION, Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction storage facility in La Junta, CO, to house collection AND REDUCTION ACT Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] of Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site and other Bills and resolutions Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- National Park Service collections (see H.R. 6050), Reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- [30JY] MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish pilot program to Bills and resolutions any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see evaluate effectiveness of treating veterans with spi- Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, sale, and H. Res. 1390), [25MY] nal, back, and musculoskeletal injuries and pain export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon using non-invasive techniques (see H.R. 6211), sea otter pelts taken for subsistence purposes (see Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena [23SE] H.R. 6394), [29SE] power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see MARINE MAMMALS National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and H. Res. 1186), [16MR] Bills and resolutions ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see NOAA: establish an Ombudsman Office within the H. Res. 1541), [20JY] H. Res. 1314), [29AP] National Marine Fisheries Service (see H.R. 5180), Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium [29AP] 1111), [25FE] and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- Roads and highways: reduce funding to States that H. Res. 1354), [12MY] ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to do not enact laws prohibiting an individual from Hunting and trapping: allow transport, purchase, sale, navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, using a wireless communication device while oper- and export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), ating a motor vehicle in a school zone (see H.R. northern sea otter pelts taken for subsistence pur- [19JY] 5097), [21AP] poses (see H.R. 6394), [29SE] ———improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- Res. 1020), [20JA] ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, ———modify boundary (see H.R. 5911), [28JY] Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: restoration Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill of Murdock Building in Eads, CO, for use as visitors National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil center (see H.R. 6049), [30JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] Transportation: rescind earmarks for certain surface Oceans: improve and strengthen whale conservation ef- ———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, transportation projects (see H.R. 5730), [14JY] forts and ensure that commercial, scientific, and and other persons having ownership interests in re- Designated Speaker pro tempore other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose sponsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] House of Representatives, [23MR] other than aboriginal subsistence (see H. Res. 1390), ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- MARKEY, EDWARD J. (a Representative from Massa- [25MY] ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), chusetts) MARINE RESOURCES [20MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages Dept. of the Interior: agree to lessee requests to amend BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] certain Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases and incor- establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] Outer Continental Shelf: protect marine and coastal porate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspen- Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium environments in making areas available for leasing, sion provisions (see H.R. 4521), [26JA] and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see exploration, and development and prohibit oil and ———establish production incentive fee for lands H. Res. 1354), [12MY] gas leasing, exploration, and development in impor- leased for oil or natural gas on which production Dept. of Commerce: limit authority to implement cer- tant ecological areas (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] tain fishery closures absent certification that closure ———suspend certain activities until the investigation ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas is the only option available for maintaining a fishery into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing at a sustainable level (see H.R. 4634), [22FE] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal [5MY] based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consider- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain ation (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control Taxation: ensure oil production excise tax will continue 5697), [1JY] systems and improve oil spill response and removal to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any in drinking water to determine whether they are en- Fish and fishing: mitigate the economic impact of tran- future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to sition to sustainable fisheries on fishing communities World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), (see H.R. 6316), [29SE] [5MY] [5MY]

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Executive Office of the President: establish the Office clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children Economy: invest in innovation through research and of the National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 4689), in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] development and improve competitiveness of the [25FE] MARYLAND U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response Bills and resolutions [18MY] System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park ———invest in innovation through research and devel- LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] Commission: extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. Medicare: provide coverage of comprehensive Alz- Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), heimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- [11MY] services to improve care and outcomes by increasing ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), ———invest in innovation through research and devel- detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. [29SE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. 5926), [29JY] ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see Motor vehicles: establish a program to accelerate, pro- shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have H. Res. 1781), [21DE] vide incentives for, and examine the challenges and been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] Education: express that adding art and design into Fed- opportunities associated with the deployment of elec- Dept. of Defense: establish an office responsible for eral programs that target science, technology, engi- tric drive vehicles (see H.R. 5442), [27MY] implementing all recommendations and requirements neering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages National security: improve air cargo security (see H.R. regarding military medical facilities in the National innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), 6275), [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR] [29SE] Oil Pollution Act: facilitate ability of persons affected District of Columbia: afford residents who are Federal ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- by oil spills to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), employees the same opportunities for political par- vide for coordination and coherence of, science, [21DE] ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grants to local educational agencies to encourage ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers Reports filed ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on 5608), [25JN] (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and Employment: assist employers with compensation paid 111–409), [29JA] electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- MASSA, ERIC J.J. (a Representative from New York) U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and ing for their further education in mathematics, vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. Public utilities: provide electric consumers the right 5472), [28MY] to access certain electric energy information (see to evaluate significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the Na- Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), [15AP] H.R. 4860), [16MR] (see H.R. 5696), [1JY] Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- tional Park System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] Telecommunications: provide vouchers for broadband ness for certain individuals employed in advanced service to students, increase access to advanced serv- Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer disability benefits to officers disabled before the en- energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] ices for community colleges and head start programs, Mathematics Awareness Month: support goals and actment of the Federal public safety officer disability and establish discounted electronic books pilot pro- ideals (see H. Res. 1263), [15AP] (see H. Res. gram (see H.R. 4619), [9FE] benefits law (see H.R. 4704), [25FE] World War II: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge 1270), [16AP] U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (see H. Res. 1005), [12JA] NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: des- matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] ignate (see H.R. 4665), [23FE] [15JN] MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY MASSA, ERIC J.J. (a former Representative from New National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), Bills and resolutions York) [24MR] Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette Univer- Bills and resolutions relative to NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program sity: honor (see H. Res. 1161), [10MR] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges MARSHALL, GEORGE C. investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce Bills and resolutions and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: des- Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. 4977), [25MR] ignate (see H.R. 5605), [25JN] 1249), [14AP] ———anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] MARSHALL, JIM (a Representative from Georgia) Motions ———provide grants for research-based reforms in Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): master’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- Dept. of HHS: make grants to eligible local educational investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes agencies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in pub- and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see lic elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] H.R. 4968), [25MR] 5335), [18MY] ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- FDIC: codify the Transaction Account Guarantee Pro- leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and gram (see H.R. 5511), [10JN] J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] math (STEM) education to increase students studying Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry MASSACHUSETTS toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), Brigade Combat Team members for their service Bills and resolutions [25MR] and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), [27AP] Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals House Rules: require a three-fifths majority to des- Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] ignate spending as emergency spending, except and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] Motions spending for the Dept. of Defense (see H. Res. Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New Economy: invest in innovation through research and 1195), [18MR] Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), development and improve competitiveness of the Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little [2MR] U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), [29SE] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- Reports filed MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF THE ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee Bills and resolutions Shelf (see H.R. 5697), [1JY] on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) Nuclear weapons: relief of the peoples of Bikini, Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, MASSEY ENERGY CO. Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- 1744), [1DE] Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. MARSH-BILLINGS-ROCKEFELLER NATIONAL to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency 111–692), [21DE] HISTORIC PARK ESTABLISHMENT ACT response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. MATHEMATICS AWARENESS MONTH Bills and resolutions 1236), [13AP] Bills and resolutions Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- MATHEMATICS related term(s) ENGINEERING; Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1263), [15AP] pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] SCIENCE (see H. Res. 1270), [16AP] MARX, KENNETH Bills and resolutions MATHESON, JIM (a Representative from Utah) Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distin- Bills and resolutions introduced First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- guished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. Interstate commerce: prohibit restrictions on the resale ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of 1322), [4MY] of event tickets sold in interstate commerce as an

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unfair or deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 4795), lic safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] [9MR] H. Res. 1401), [26MY] Bills and resolutions introduced NIST: support development of technical standards and Children and youth: determine extent to which reports Election Assistance Commission: reimburse States for conformance architecture to improve emergency of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- costs incurred in establishing online voter registration communication and tracking technologies for use in bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on programs (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (see the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see IRS: include in Form 1040 instruction booklet informa- H.R. 5132), [22AP] H.R. 6498), [7DE] tion relative to Federal Government revenues, spend- Salt Lake County, UT: designate certain lands in the Dept. of Agriculture: award grants for projects that ing, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), [25MR] Wasatch Mountains as wilderness (see H.R. 5009), leverage community resources and support student Voting: provide for the expedited delivery of absentee [13AP] access to physical activity, nutrition education, and ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters MATSUI, DORIS O. (a Representative from California) nutritious food during school (see H.R. 5430), (see H.R. 6009), [30JY] Appointments [27MY] MCCAUL, MICHAEL T. (a Representative from John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] ———enter into interagency agreement with the Corp. Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced for National and Community Service to support a Bills and resolutions introduced Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to Nutrition Corps (see H.R. 5432), [27MY] Austin, TX: mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in air- AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), [6MY] ———promote health and wellness in child care (see plane attack on Federal building and commend Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Tech- H.R. 5431), [27MY] Robin De Haven and first responders to the attack nology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund Dept. of Education: award contracts to nonprofit orga- (see H. Res. 1134), [2MR] (see H.R. 5156), [27AP] nizations to enter into partnerships with local edu- Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), [24FE] Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- cational agencies to turn around low-performing pub- Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human bate Program (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. lic high schools (see H.R. 5467), [28MY] rights violations, and impose further sanctions 1329), [5MY] ———carry out a grant program on how the camp against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), [25FE] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and experience promotes physical activity and healthy Tomball Veterans Post Office, Tomball, TX: designate retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate lifestyles among children, reduces summer learning (see H.R. 6185), [22SE] amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] loss, and promotes academic achievement (see H.R. MCCLINTOCK, TOM (a Representative from Cali- FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- 5963), [29JY] fornia) ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- Dept. of HHS: conduct programs to screen adolescents, Bills and resolutions introduced form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program and educate health professionals, with respect to BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), bleeding disorders (see H.R. 4846), [15MR] CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program [14JY] MCCOLLUM, BETTY (a Representative from Min- Hazardous substances: reduce emissions of formalde- for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry nesota) hyde from composite wood products (see H.R. out training programs based on lessons from the Bills and resolutions introduced 4805), [10MR] Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: reserve Medicare: improve access of beneficiaries to intra- ———establish demonstration program to partner non- funds for payments to the Dept. of the Interior Bu- venous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), profit organizations with juvenile justice agencies to reau of Indian Education for Indian children (see [24JN] monitor juvenile facilities and provide families with H.R. 4475), [20JA] Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral increased positive engagement (see H.R. 6361), Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and non- health centers and require Medicaid coverage for [29SE] profit entities to implement farm to school programs services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), Education: improve teacher quality (see H.R. 5336), that improve access to local foods in eligible schools [29JN] [18MY] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] engagement in the education of their children (see ideals (see H. Res. 1600), [30JY] Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax H.R. 5211), [5MY] Nonprofit organizations: strengthen partnership with incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, Firearms: require the owner or lawful possessor of Federal Government (see H.R. 5533), [15JN] especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] a firearm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), Power resources: encourage implementation of thermal SBA: establish loan guarantee program to assist small [14JY] energy infrastructure (see H.R. 5805), [21JY] Haiti: support efforts to address the crisis faced by business concerns that manufacture clean energy Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] Res. 1159), [10MR] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Information technology: commend companies for advo- MCCONNELL, LUCAS agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- Bills and resolutions eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who [4MR] Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] Reports filed H. Res. 1512), [13JY] MCCONNELL, MITCH (a Senator from Kentucky) Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. Appointments Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) 1171), [11MR] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] Israel: support right of self-defense and peace proc- Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade [20MY] Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. MCCORMICK FOUNDATION Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Res. 1599), [30JY] Bills and resolutions ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. Res. 1598), [30JY] support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering 111–426), [4MR] Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Build- from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- MAUPIN, KEITH M. (MATT) ing, Lynbrook, NY: designate (see H.R. 5723), chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] Bills and resolutions [13JY] MCCOTTER, THADDEUS G. (a Representative from National Yellow Ribbon Day: support goals and ideals Schools: end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. Michigan) (see H. Res. 1635), [16SE] 5628), [29JN] Appointments MAXIMIZING OPTIMAL MATERNITY SERVICES ———improve safety (see H.R. 6362), [29SE] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe (MOMS) FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT ———recognize school resource officers and their role Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Bills and resolutions in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe [20MY] Enact (see H.R. 5807), [21JY] (see H. Res. 1554), [22JY] Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] MAYS, VICKIE M. Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), [15JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Appointments Taxation: allow individuals a credit against income tax American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind un- National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, for noise abatement property installed in residences obligated appropriations and repeal certain health [21DE] impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), care-related provisions to reduce the national debt MCCARTHY, CAROLYN (a Representative from New [29SE] (see H.R. 4500), [21JA] York) MCCARTHY, KEVIN (a Representative from Cali- Computers: require certain Internet websites that con- Appointments fornia) tain personal information of individuals to remove John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Appointments such information at the request of such individuals Bills and resolutions introduced Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe (see H.R. 5108), [22AP] Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling pub- [20MY] [5MY]

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Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training MCGOVERN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Mas- National Competition for Community Renewal: estab- Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] sachusetts) lish to encourage communities to adopt innovative Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniver- Bills and resolutions introduced strategies and design principles relative to poverty sary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to de- Afghanistan: require a plan for the safe, orderly, and prevention, recovery, and response (see H.R. 6222), classify all official records and cooperate with inves- expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see [28SE] tigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), H.R. 5015), [14AP] Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent [4MY] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Federal contractors from making expenditures, and Taxation: allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- for Federal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see 5261), [11MY] tain accounts (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate H. Res. 1468), [23JN] U.N.: reject Iran’s bid to join the Human Rights Coun- amendments (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas cil (see H. Res. 1181), [12MR] Arizona: resolve water rights claims of the White or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn Mountain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration measures on such individuals pending investigation selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 6365), [19MY] Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the [29SE] MCCRARY, JESSE J., JR. War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- Bills and resolutions Forces from Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), consid- bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate eration (see H. Res. 1146), [9MR] entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- (see H.R. 5655), [30JN] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from 5378), [25MY] MCDERMOTT, JIM (a Representative from Wash- Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. Motions ington) Res. 1556), [26JY] Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the Bills and resolutions introduced Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Bankruptcy: modify application of certain laws relative Res. 45), consideration of Senate amendment (see Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- to principal residences that are the subject of fore- H. Res. 1065), [3FE] ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Dept. of HHS: renew authority to approve demonstra- 1493), pass (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders tion projects designed to test innovative strategies Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. in State child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] [16SE] of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, ———report on investigation of relationship between Dept. of the Treasury: provide a receipt to each tax- Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. earmark requests made by Members and source and payer who files a Federal income tax return (see 3342), consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists H.R. 6458), [29NO] Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, grams (S. 3307), consideration (see H. Res. 1742), ———report on investigation of relationship between and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), [30NO] earmark requests made by Members and source and [25MY] Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 1784), continued focus on promotion of human rights in Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- [22DE] Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251), [11MR] ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), [3FE] IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities Reports filed employment status of individuals for purposes of to make loans to consumers to implement energy Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assess- efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee ments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), 4785), consideration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1190) (H. Rept. 111– [15SE] Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian 441), [17MR] National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) 290), [24JN] consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] (H. Rept. 111–516), [29JN] National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for Allow Consideration of Motions to Suspend House 1339), [6MY] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1771) (H. Rept. 111– around North and South America and recognize im- consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 684), [16DE] portance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. 1781), [21DE] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the Presi- Res. 1519), [14JY] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- dent, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To Ohno, Apolo A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1151), [9MR] cies: making appropriations for military construction Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Afghanistan: Poverty in America Awareness Month: designate (see and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1146) (H. H. Res. 1024), [20JA] Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] Rept. 111–428), [9MR] Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Con- Economy: invest in innovation through research and Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- tingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for development and improve competitiveness of the dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), [2FE] U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amend- Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. ment (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. 1671), [28SE] Energy Policy Act: repeal certain provisions relative Rept. 111–566), [26JY] Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster to exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 1065, White Mountain Apache rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions 4922), [24MR] Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: Committee (see H. Res. 1018), [19JA] Federal agencies and departments: require review of on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111– Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), [23SE] Government programs for purposes of assessing their 399), [19JA] Taxation: exclude from gross income distributions from performance and improving their operations, and es- Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements individual retirement plans during periods of unem- tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1509) ployment in 2009, 2010, and 2011 (see H.R. 6457), 2142), consideration (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] (H. Rept. 111–535), [13JY] [29NO] Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water ———provide for home energy conservation bonds agencies by developing telework program that allows Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (see H.R. 5617), [28JN] employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- 4976), [25MR] 1722), consideration (see H. Res. 1509), [13JY] ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of 1704), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. House Rules: allow consideration of motions to sus- gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 6117), [14SE] pend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- Res. 1190), [17MR] (see H. Res. 1487), [29JN] (see Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- ployment compensation (see H.R. 5618), [28JN] (see H. Res. 1771), [16DE] ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections H.R. 6419), [17NO] ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] 1487), [29JN] (see H. Res. 1771), [16DE] Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Motions Medicare: protect access to home health services for Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) House of Representatives: adjournment, [22DE] beneficiaries (see H.R. 5803), [21JY] (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO]

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Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 45, ———take certain Federal land into trust for the ben- taxes paid by the member and taxes paid on self- Increase Statutory Limit on the Public Debt: Com- efit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (see H.R. 5468), employment income (see H.R. 5921), [29JY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1065) (H. Rept. [28MY] California: address health and economic development 111–411), [3FE] MCKINNEY LAKE NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY impact of nonattainment of federally mandated air Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, CONVEYANCE ACT quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley by desig- GPRA Modernization Act: Committee on Rules Bills and resolutions nating air quality empowerment zones (see H.R. (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] Enact (see H.R. 6115), [14SE] 5296), [13MY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, MCKINZIE, BARBARA A. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve continuing profes- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Bills and resolutions sional education reimbursement provided to health Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction Tribute (see H. Res. 1711), [29SE] professional employees (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FCC: provide greater technical resources to Commis- (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Bills and resolutions sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Sports: tribute to men’s golf team (see H. Res. 1437), Taxation: establish temporary work opportunity credit America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- [14JN] to encourage small businesses to hire certain unem- ployed individuals (see H.R. 4620), [9FE] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. MCMAHON, MICHAEL E. (a Representative from 111–692), [21DE] New York) ———provide for identification of corporate tax haven Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Bills and resolutions introduced countries and increased penalties for tax evasion FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on China: express condolences to victims and support re- practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs over- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), covery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai seas (see H.R. 5622), [29JN] [21DE] province (see H. Res. 1324), [4MY] Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- (see H. Res. 1446), [16JN] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee evading foreign states and state-owned corporations MEDICAL CHECKLIST ACT on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Bills and resolutions 522), [1JY] Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ Enact (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] Passage of H. Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement for efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF ACT 2011: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] Reports filed (H. Rept. 111–522), [1JY] Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- (H.R. 3421) (H. Rept. 111–629), [28SE] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see MEDICAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), H.R. 4647), [23FE] ACT [29JN] Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4875), [17MR] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1771) tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- (H. Rept. 111–684), [16DE] nate information when an officer is seriously injured MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH MCHENRY, PATRICK T. (a Representative from or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] ACT North Carolina) Mental health: change references in Federal law to Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5961), [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals OMB: establish and maintain website to track the ex- to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PRESERVATION OF penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), 4544), [27JA] CHOICE ACT Bills and resolutions [30JY] New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement Enact (see H.R. 6502), [8DE] Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include officers, and first responders for response to at- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PROTECTION ACT likeness (see H.R. 4705), [25FE] tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Bills and resolutions MCINTOSH COUNTY, OK Res. 1320), [4MY] Enact (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] Reports filed Transportation: provide emergency operating funds for MEDICARE IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION ACT Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act: Committee public transportation (see H.R. 5418), [26MY] Bills and resolutions on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1554) (H. Rept. MCMORRIS RODGERS, CATHY (a Representative Enact (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] 111–513), [28JN] from Washington) MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH INPATIENT EQ- MCINTYRE, MIKE (a Representative from North Appointments UITY ACT Carolina) Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Enact (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] Families and domestic relations: recognize contribu- [20MY] MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT REFORM tions of fathers in the healthy development of chil- Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] ACT dren, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for Enact (H.R. 3961): consideration of Senate amend- children (see H. Res. 1389), [25MY] members during permanent change of station and ments (see H. Res. 1109), [25FE] MCKEON, HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ (a Representative authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed Motions from California) on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see Enact (H.R. 3961), [25FE] Bills and resolutions introduced H.R. 5469), [28MY] Reports filed Armed Forces: establish additional research, study, and Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, reporting requirements for the working group review- sumers of Federal power marketing administrations Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ing possible repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’on about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. 1109) (H. Rept. 111–420), [25FE] homosexuality (see H.R. 4902), [22MR] 5964), [29JY] MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT UPDATE EX- ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF TENSION ACT Con. Res. 310), [29JY] to be used to provide financing until member states Bills and resolutions BLM: release Bodie Wilderness Study Area in Mono comply with economic requirements of membership Enact (see H.R. 6427), [18NO] County, CA (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] (see H. Con. Res. 279), [18MY] MEEK, KENDRICK B. (a Representative from Flor- Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of military installations Mathematics Awareness Month: support goals and ida) in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecu- ideals (see H. Res. 1263), [15AP] (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions introduced tion of individuals involved in the September 11, 1270), [16AP] Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), [3MR] Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath ———provide for interrogation and detention of designate (see H.R. 5591), [24JN] of earthquake (see H. Res. 1066), [3FE] enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against Washington State University: anniversary of Honors Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- College (see H. Res. 1163), [11MR] (see H.R. 5655), [30JN] tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] Year of the Father: support goals and ideals (see H. Oil Pollution Act: provide for timely consideration of ———require submittal of certain certifications to Con. Res. 285), [10JN] claims submitted by States and political subdivisions Congress before transferring or releasing individuals MCNERNEY, JERRY (a Representative from Cali- for reimbursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody fornia) [30JY] of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Outer Continental Shelf: suspend certain activities until Dept. of the Interior: participate in projects to encour- Armed Forces: increase rate for hostile fire pay, immi- the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident age design, planning, and construction of the North nent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separa- in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Water Recycling tion allowance, and other special and incentive pays 5222), [5MY] Project (see H.R. 4726), [2MR] (see H.R. 4440), [13JA] Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence ———pay additional death gratuity on behalf of mem- cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- (see H.R. 5194), [29AP] bers killed in action equal to all Social Security quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4467), [19JA]

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———treat any business credit attributable to wind, ———establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discre- ———limit State redistricting after an apportionment solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- tionary spending by amount saved, and establish bi- of Representatives and require such redistricting be ment in solar energy property as refundable to a cameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spend- conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] ing, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), 5596), [24JN] Women: require that every mammography report con- [22AP] ———require posting of information on Members’ tain a summary of the patient’s breast density and ———increase earmark transparency and account- representational allowance disbursements on official a statement concerning the benefit of supplementary ability (see H.R. 4560), [2FE] public Internet sites (see H. Res. 1707), [29SE] screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), ———require public hearings on all earmark requests (see H.R. 6404), [15NO] [16SE] in the district of the Member making the request, MEEKS, GREGORY W. (a Representative from New Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see H. Res. 1484), [29JN] and further increase earmark transparency and ac- York) Citizenship: permit to administer the oath of allegiance countability (see H.R. 5997), [30JY] Appointments to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), ———require that excess amounts from Members’ of- Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions [16MR] ficial allowances be applied to deficit or Federal Act, [22AP] Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minor- debt reduction (see H.R. 4825), [11MR] ———H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer ity party appointments (see H. Res. 1095), [23FE] House Rules: allow a reasonable amount of time for Protection Act, [9JN] (see H. Res. 1223), [25MR] Members to read legislation prior to consideration Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): (see H. Res. 1360), [13MY] Education: recognize achievements of high school grad- investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders ———ban congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, uating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. 1176, 1177), in post-secondary institutions, and support commu- Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. [12MR] nity engagement (see H. Res. 1443), [15JN] 1249), [14AP] ———clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax bene- Haiti: establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti ———report on investigation of relationship between fits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery earmark requests made by Members and source and the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), [1JY] and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists ———increase openness and transparency in the an- [25MY] (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), nual appropriations process relative to earmarks (see Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. H. Res. 1221), [25MR] 1160), [10MR] 1287), [22AP] ———prohibit Members from negotiating for a job NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- involving lobbying activities (see H. Res. 1386), matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), Committee on the Budget (House): majority party ap- pointments (see H. Res. 1156), [10MR] [24MY] [15JN] ———require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Com- MELANCON, CHARLIE (a Representative from Lou- Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 1334), [6MY] (see H. Res. 1397), missioner to hold an explanatory public meeting isiana) prior to the submission of congressional earmark Bills and resolutions introduced [26MY] ———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 1415), requests (see H. Res. 1147), [9MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquire and utilize the Our ———require chairs and ranking members of commit- Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafay- [28MY] (see H. Res. 1447), [16JN] Congress: notify the President that a quorum has as- tees and subcommittees to indicate whether they ette, LA, as a full-service hospital to better serve have any financial interest in anyone affiliated with veterans throughout the Acadiana region (see H. Res. sembled (see H. Res. 998), [12JA] ———require any local currencies used for Members a witness at a hearing (see H. Res. 1235), [25MR] 1647), [22SE] (see H. Res. 1268), [15AP] ———increase and provide for an annual adjustment and employees for official foreign travel be paid ———require House officers and employees to take of the amounts of assistance payable for veterans’ for using congressional funds and enhance disclosure annual factual training on the Constitution (see H. funeral and burial expenses (see H.R. 6054), [30JY] on official congressional foreign travel (see H.R. Res. 1772), [16DE] Education: expand eligibility for Pell grants to certain 5957), [29JY] ———require Members of Congress to take the same students who are pursuing postbaccalaureate profes- Congressional Budget Act: set a cap on allocated funds annual ethics training as senior staff (see H. Res. sional certification or licensing credential required for earmarks (see H.R. 4831), [11MR] 1135), [3MR] for employment as a teacher (see H.R. 5760), [15JY] Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. ———require Members’ official websites include con- Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests gressional earmark requests and video presentations died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recog- and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), [20JY] nize other workers, and commend rescuers and vol- Constitutional amendments: limit congressional terms ———require officers and employees of the House unteers providing support to surviving families (see (see H.J. Res. 67), [21JA] to read the Constitution (see H. Res. 1632), [16SE] H. Res. 1347), [11MY] Death and dying: prohibit payment of death gratuities ———require public disclosure by Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: expedite to the surviving heirs of deceased Members (see Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written application of provision prohibiting rescissions of H.R. 6526), [15DE] reports and findings of the board of the Office of health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5761), [15JY] Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), [28MY] SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- zens the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), [24FE] aster loans made to people directly affected by the Res. 71), [21JA] Income: disclose delinquent tax liability, require an Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals pur- ethics inquiry, and garnish wages of a Member with [20JY] suing rehabilitation, education, or training programs ———waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), [16SE] to receive work-study allowances for outreach serv- ———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. ices provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 4423), [12JA] (see H.R. 5146), [27AP] 4609), [4FE] 4765), [4MR] Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation ———provide for rates of pay to be adjusted as a Federal employees: reduce pay for Members of Con- function of changes in Government spending (see provided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater gress, require Federal civilian employees to take a Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] H.R. 4681), [24FE] period of unpaid leave, and reduce appropriations ———reduce pay, eliminate automatic salary adjust- Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for for legislative branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. notifying Government officials of violations of Oil ments, and establish a limit on the amount which 6134), [15SE] may be appropriated for House Members’ Represen- Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] tational Allowances (see H.R. 4761), [4MR] H.R. 5706), [1JY] ———reduce pay and dedicate annual savings to a MEMBERS OF CONGRESS related term(s) CON- Health: require the President, Vice President, Members reduction of the national debt (see H.R. 4762), GRESS; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; of Congress, political appointees, and congressional [4MR] VOTES IN HOUSE; VOTES IN SENATE staff to purchase health insurance through health in- Appointments ———reduce pay and limit amount appropriated for surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] allowances and expenses of any House or Senate Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), [26AP] House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe office (see H.R. 5927), [29JY] the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 1784), Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, ———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), [22DE] [20MY] [2MR] Committee to notify the President of adjournment, ———impose moratorium on official travel outside the James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- [22DE] U.S. by Members, officers, and employees until ing Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. Committee to notify the President that a congressional GAO reports on costs of such travel and makes 6507), [8DE] quorum has assembled, [12JA] recommendations on restrictions and reporting re- Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] quirements (see H.R. 4447), [13JA] H.R. 4495), [21JA] Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership Board ———limit Members’ representational allowance, re- Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] of Trustees, [27JA] strict use of allowance for certain mailings, and in- Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), Bills and resolutions clude mass communication cost breakdowns in quar- [19MY] Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium (see terly mail expenditure reports (see H.R. 5151), Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. H. Res. 1101), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1579), [29JY] [27AP] 1253), [14AP]

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Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] MENDOCINO, CA erage for services provided by such centers (see H.R. Murtha, John P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1084), [22FE] Reports filed 5636), [29JN] Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on Health care professionals: increase number of primary designate (see H.R. 5395), [25MY] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. care physicians and medical residents serving health Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), 111–437), [11MR] professional shortage areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] [29NO] MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Senator from New Jersey) Medicare: eliminate lifetime limit on inpatient psy- Remini, Robert V.: designate as Historian Emeritus Appointments chiatric hospital services (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1659), Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s [23SE] Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, disease and other dementia diagnosis and services Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster [20MY] to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), (see H. Res. 1018), [19JA] MENTAL HEALTH [29JY] States: carry out congressional redistricting in accord- Bills and resolutions ———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists ance with a process under which the public is in- Armed Forces: expand matters covered by as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psy- formed of proposals and has the opportunity to par- preseparation counseling (see H.R. 5049), [15AP] chologist services (see H.R. 6147), [16SE] ticipate in their development prior to adoption (see ———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), H.R. 4918), [23MR] who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information [15AP] ———establish terms and conditions for carrying out on counseling to prevent suicide (see H.R. 5170), NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] [28AP] and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Ted Stevens Icefield: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] ———require preseparation counseling for members Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Motions of Reserve components upon their retirement or sep- Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): aration from service (see H.R. 5259), [11MY] National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders Child Advocacy Center Month: designate (see H. Res. Res. 1033), [21JA] and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. 1313), [29AP] National Child Advocacy Center: anniversary (see H. Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate Res. 1313), [29AP] ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic seclusion and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consid- National Commission on Children and Disasters: reau- leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric eration (see H. Res. 1126), [2MR] thorize and extend the final report deadline (see H.R. J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] Council on Integration of Health Care Education: estab- 5266), [11MY] ———report on investigation of relationship between lish (see H.R. 5392), [25MY] National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special earmark requests made by Members and source and Dept. of Education: create a demonstration project to Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists fund additional secondary school counselors in cer- National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] tain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see Res. 1029), [21JA] National School Lunch Act: reduce stigma associated ———report on investigation of relationship between H.R. 5671), [1JY] with unpaid meal fees (see H.R. 5167), [28AP] earmark requests made by Members and source and Dept. of HHS: revise minimum allotments under the National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homeless- Res. 1645), [22SE] (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] ness (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] Philadelphia, PA: honor commitment and service of ———report on investigation of relationship between Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Air- earmark requests made by Members and source and to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. lines, and Philadelphia International Airport for help- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists 6169), [22SE] ing families dealing with autism gain confidence in (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a toll-free hotline public places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] ———report on investigation of relationship between to assist and provide training to mental health profes- sionals at institutions of higher learning (see H.R. School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. earmark requests made by Members and source and 1091), [22FE] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists 5385), [25MY] ———establish a transition program for new veterans, Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] improve disability claims system, reform pensions support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering House of Representatives: pledge not to assemble and medal programs, and modify adjudication of from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- ‘‘lame-duck’’ session between mid-term elections mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] and convening of 112th Congress, [10AU], [23SE] ———establish public-private partnerships for the Reports filed Reports filed treatment and research of post-traumatic stress dis- Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the order (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on PMA Group: Committee on Standards of Official ———improve provision of rehabilitative services for Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), [2MR] Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- [14SE] National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. ———provide certain abused dependents of veterans thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] with health care (see H.R. 6466), [1DE] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee ———provide for annual reviews of mental health pro- (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. fessionals treating veterans (see H.R. 5731), [14JY] Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make pay- Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) In the Matter of Nicole Gustafson: Committee on ments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4568), Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- 111–690), [17DE] [2FE] tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards Disabled: change references in Federal law to mental Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), retardation or mentally retarded individuals to ref- [22SE] [21AP] erences to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee [27JA] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. Diseases: provide grants and assistance to improve 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] 111–496), [26MY] services for individuals with autism and their fami- Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Committee on In the Matter of Representative Richardson: Committee lies and expand the number of University Centers Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Edu- 111–490), [20MY] 111–523), [1JY] cation (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] MENTAL HEALTH MONTH In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on Education: tribute to special education teachers (see Bills and resolutions Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. H. Con. Res. 284), [8JN] Designate (see H. Res. 1258), [15AP] 111–409), [29JA] Executive Office of the President: establish the Office MERCHANT MARINE INDUSTRY related term(s) Investigation Into Officially Connected Travel of House of the National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 4689), CARGO TRANSPORTATION; SHIPS AND VESSELS Members To Attend Carib News Foundation Multi- [25FE] Bills and resolutions national Business Conferences: Committee on Stand- Federal aid programs: revise and extend substance use Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation ards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111– disorder and mental health programs (see H.R. when considering application for veterans status of 422), [26FE] 5466), [28MY] an individual who performed service in the merchant MEMPHIS, TN Health: extend health information technology assistance marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), Bills and resolutions eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and [22JY] Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), [20AP] substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act Memphis International Airport: designate FAA Air 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in respond- Control Tower as the Freedom Tower (see H.R. Health care facilities: establish federally qualified be- ing to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5646), [30JN] havioral health centers and require Medicaid cov- 5585), [23JN]

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Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office: designate (see H.R. ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. damages for physical and economic injuries caused 5655), [30JN] Con. Res. 310), [29JY] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- [1JY] [29JY] ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] MESSIAH COLLEGE MIAMI DADE COLLEGE Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- Sports: tribute to men’s and women’s soccer teams Anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), [29JY] tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign (see H. Res. 1030), [21JA] MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza METHAMPHETAMINE EDUCATION, TREAT- Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] MENT, AND HOPE ACT Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers’ Reports filed efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] H.R. 5065), [20AP] (House) (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), Foreign policy: support a negotiated solution to the METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM [29JY] Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral ACT MICA, JOHN L. (a Representative from Florida) measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] Enact (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and MEXICAN AMERICANS Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), [14SE] Bills and resolutions spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize designate (see H.R. 5395), [25MY] anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment contributions of Mexican Americans, and support MICHAUD, MICHAEL H. (a Representative from and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), Maine) [30JN] [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced ———condemn human rights violations, release polit- MEXICO, UNITED STATES OF Dept. of HHS: establish an America Rx drug discount ical prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist Appointments program for individuals without access to prescrip- designation from opposition group, and impose sanc- Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe tion drugs at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, [27JY] [10JN] [20MY] Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. ———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing addi- Bills and resolutions Res. 94), [22JY] tional economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] Courts: appoint additional district judges in Southwest ———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to ———impose sanctions on those complicit in human border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), Public works: making supplemental appropriations for ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see [23SE] investments in clean water projects and transpor- H.R. 4647, 4649), [23FE] Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for hiring, train- tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- ing, and deploying of additional Border Patrol agents Small business: address reporting requirement burden port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- along the southwest international border of the U.S. (see H.R. 6213), [23SE] demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued (see H.R. 5256), [11MY] MICHIGAN pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. Disasters: express condolences to families of victims Bills and resolutions 1457), [22JN] of people who died while migrating to the U.S. Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mack- ———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government offi- and condemn criminal network responsible for their inac Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see cials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from massacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] H.R. 6446), [18NO] being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see Foreign policy: celebrate anniversaries of independence Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate H. Con. Res. 256), [22MR] and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recog- certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and ———prevent import or export of materials, equip- nize contributions of Mexican Americans, and sup- Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), ment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, port closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. [25MR] biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms 1604), [30JY] Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] House of Representatives: return several measures to certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations with- the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] H.R. 4558), [2FE] Law enforcement: assist in fighting drug cartels and in a specified period (see H.R. 4807), [10MR] ———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose (see H. Res. 1032), [21JA] NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1564), [27JY] participation in energy-related ventures, investments, National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- MICKELSON, PHIL or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), [30JY] Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), Bills and resolutions Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. Tribute (see H. Res. 1256), [15AP] religious communities, in particular the attack against 273), [4MY] MICROSOFT INC. Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), Bills and resolutions Res. 1725), [18NO] [28AP] Information technology: commend companies for advo- ———congratulate people on resolve to vote in par- ———making emergency supplemental appropriations cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- liamentary elections (see H. Con. Res. 250), [9MR] for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful ———encourage elected officials and political leaders H.R. 6080), [9AU] Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see to redouble efforts to form a government that is Office of National Drug Control Policy: eradicate mari- H. Res. 1512), [13JY] just, representative, and accountable to the people juana cultivation and develop a coordinated strategy MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF ACT (see H. Res. 1695), [29SE] to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking Bills and resolutions Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. on public lands (see H. Res. 1540), [20JY] Enact (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] Con. Res. 271), [29AP] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- Enact (H.R. 4853): consideration of Senate amendment ———authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, (see H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. [15DE] ———call for immediate and unconditional release of Res. 1619), [15SE] Motions Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. Texas: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1120), Enact (H.R. 4853), [2DE] 1359), [13MY] [25FE] Reports filed ———investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission: anniversary Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Pro- in West Bank village of Nil’in and express sympathy (see H. Res. 1511), [13JY] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1745) to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), Reports filed (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] [28AP] Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1766) ———recognize independence anniversary and reaf- duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] firm relationship with the U.S. and right of self- Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on MIDDLE EAST defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), [13AP] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. Appointments ———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem 111–429), [9MR] Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanc- (see H. Res. 1191), [18MR] MIAMI, FL tions Act, [22AP] ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ Armed Forces: tribute to members and their families 1440), [14JN] efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade

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of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, med- Schools: require criminal background checks for school and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. ical services, and nursing home care to veterans who employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] Res. 1599), [30JY] were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), ———support right to defend itself against terrorists water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] [20AP] and the Israeli construction of new security fences Financial institutions: provide for a safe, accountable, Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower and other pro- along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), fair, and efficient banking system (see H.R. 5159), tections to certain offshore workers (see H.R. 5749), [13AP] [28AP] [15JY] Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Housing: establish the Residential Construction Loan ———provide whistleblower protections to certain Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/ Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligi- workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), [18NO] (see ble home building companies for viable building H.R. 5851), [26JY] H. Res. 1734), [29NO] projects (see H.R. 5409), [26MY] Motions Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Small business: include certain construction and land Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Res. 94), [22JY] development loans in the definition of small business ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to lending (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] MILLER, CANDICE S. (a Representative from Michi- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [25MR] Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer gan) Reports filed relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles Bills and resolutions introduced Activites During the 111th Congress: Committee on and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), EPA: finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, Education and Labor (House) (H. Rept. 111–696), [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE] control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and [29DE] Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of H.R. 5426), [27MY] and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals [29JY] and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human MILLER, GARY G. (a Representative from California) (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- Bills and resolutions introduced MILLER, JEFF (a Representative from Florida) poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break Courts: appoint additional district judges in Southwest Bills and resolutions introduced Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys Taxation: provide tax benefits for certain areas affected ———reject Iran’s bid to join the Human Rights to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil Council (see H. Res. 1181), [12MR] [23SE] rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn FHA: establish a shared equity homeownership pilot H.R. 5699), [1JY] program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6256), selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), MILWAUKEE, WI [19MY] [29SE] Haiti: establish program for sending qualified and Bills and resolutions United Arab Emirates: make certain royal family mem- Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration available construction workers and equipment to as- bers ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al- 1161), [10MR] H.R. 5171), [28AP] Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. MINE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY AND IM- 5378), [25MY] Immigration: express that State and local governments and law enforcement can investigate, identify, appre- PROVED PROTECTION ACT Messages Bills and resolutions Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to hend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration law en- Enact (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] MINE SAFETY PROTECTION ACT Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect forcement (see H. Res. 1384), [20MY] National Homeownership Month: support goals and Bills and resolutions to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the ideals (see H. Res. 1434), [10JN] Enact (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA] Taxation: prevent further restriction of Federal income MINE WORKER SAFETY HOTLINE ACCESSI- National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by BILITY ACT [10MR] a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 334), Bills and resolutions National Emergency Relative to Syria: President [15DE] Enact (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] Obama, [4MY] MILLER, GEORGE (a Representative from California) MINER SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Appointments Bills and resolutions Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] Enact (see H.R. 5663), [1JY] Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, Bills and resolutions introduced Reports filed [29JY] Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- Provisions: Committee on Education and Labor Motions grams (see H.R. 5504), [10JN] (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), [29JY] Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- MINERAL LEASING ACT importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), thority to investigate underground coal mine operator [22AP] Bills and resolutions compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit Mining and mineral resources: permanently withdraw Reports filed a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- all Federal lands from location and entry for uranium [18MY] mining and provide for leasing of such lands under vestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) Dept. of Agriculture: make receipt of funds under the such Act for uranium mining (see H.R. 6335), (H. Rept. 111–512), [23JN] child and adult care food program conditional on [29SE] MILITARY ENERGY SECURITY (MESA) ACT criminal background checks for child care staff Power resources: require an operator to compensate Bills and resolutions members (see H.R. 6469), [1DE] a surface owner for damages resulting from the oil Enact (see H.R. 5230), [6MY] Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniver- and gas operations of the operator on land affected MILITARY MEDICAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT by the operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] Reports filed sary (see H. Con. Res. 329), [16NO] MINETA, NORMAN Y. (a former Representative from Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- ment, and community-based organizations to save California) 1478) (H. Rept. 111–466), [26AP] Bills and resolutions relative to MILITARY PERSONNEL READINESS ACT and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local commu- Tribute (see H. Res. 1377), [19MY] Bills and resolutions MINING AND MINERAL RESOURCES Enact (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. Bills and resolutions MILITARY SPOUSES EMPLOYMENT ACT 4416), [12JA] Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands Bills and resolutions Rehabilitation Act: provide a technical adjustment to from location and entry under the Mining Law (see Enact (see H.R. 4764), [4MR] funding for independent living centers (see H.R. H.R. 5665), [1JY] MILITARY TRIBUNALS FOR TERRORISTS ACT 5610), [28JN] ———secure Federal ownership and management of Bills and resolutions Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect Enact (see H.R. 4463), [19JA] pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction MILLER, BRAD (a Representative from North Caro- vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] lina) ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- BLM: provide small miner waivers from claim mainte- Bills and resolutions introduced pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent nance fees for a period of time after written receipt Credit: prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- of defects is provided to the claimant to cure defects any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), or pay the claim maintenance fee (see H.R. 4991), mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] [1JY] [25MR]

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———release Bodie Wilderness Study Area in Mono Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify sidering whether to propose a specific amendment County, CA (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] that uncertified States and Indian tribes have author- to the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 95), [30JY] Business and industry: reestablish competitive produc- ity to use certain payments for certain noncoal rec- University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. tion industries, processing, refining, purification, lamation projects (see H.R. 4817), [10MR] Res. 1041), [27JA] metals production and alloying, and magnet produc- ———provide for use of excess funds to provide cer- MINORITIES tion relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. 4866), tain United Mine Workers of America pension bene- Bills and resolutions [17MR] fits (see H.R. 5479), [8JN] African Americans: recognize individuals who have Chile: express support for miners trapped in Copiapo Taxation: allow a credit for lightweight coal freight overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and com- mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean cars (see H.R. 4494), [21JA] petitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the 1133), [2MR] [28SE] Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency tion): recognize contributions to community health location, entry, and patent under mining laws and response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. and fight against racial health disparities (see H. disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and 1236), [13AP] Res. 1591), [30JY] geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. Motions Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see 5219), [5MY] Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal H.R. 6258), [29SE] Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- Reports filed behalf of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] thority to investigate underground coal mine operator 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority 4570), [2FE] a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator Community Reinvestment Act: improve assessments of [18MY] Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report regulated financial institutions (see H.R. 6334), Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) [29SE] spending through elimination of wasteful energy sub- (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] Dept. of Education: make grants for recruiting, training, sidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- and retaining individuals from underrepresented Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, groups as elementary and secondary school teachers ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- (see H.R. 5096), [21AP] involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth Dept. of the Interior: conduct a technological capability 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources nities the information and skills needed to reduce on recovery of minerals from the seabed of the U.S. Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] (see H.R. 4792), [9MR] 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] Diseases: improve quality of cancer care and quality ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), [17JN] 1574), [29JY] [29JY] ———reduce disparities and improve access to diag- ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: nosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, Committee on Science and Technology (House) served populations and men with a family history or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] H.R. 5248), [6MY] MINNESOTA Education: provide incentives to implement reforms Investments: increase funding for individual develop- Bills and resolutions and strategies designed to improve outcomes for all ment accounts through funds received by eliminating Dept. of the Interior: clear a proposed project in the students and significant reductions in achievement the domestic production tax deduction for coal and Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. gaps among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), 4924), [24MR] [29SE] [30JY] James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet ing Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. grants to local educational agencies to encourage cards and similar devices containing the national 6507), [8DE] girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers hazard reporting phone number to mine operators in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] MINNICK, WALT (a Representative from Idaho) Mineral Leasing Act: permanently withdraw all Federal Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] lands from location and entry for uranium mining Boise State University: tribute to football team (see Health: provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage and provide for leasing of such lands under such H. Res. 1042), [27JA] reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate Act for uranium mining (see H.R. 6335), [29SE] Budget: establish procedures for expedited consider- importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), ———require an operator to compensate a surface ation by Congress of certain proposals by the Presi- [10MR] owner for damages resulting from the oil and gas dent to rescind amounts of budget authority (see Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks operations of the operator on land affected by the H.R. 4921), [24MR] aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] Dept. of Defense: cover a larger share of expenses anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped in the case of a State program during its first three [30JN] Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, years of operation (see H.R. 4843), [15MR] Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Post 9/11 Vet- 5748), [15JY] Nevada: convey certain public land in and around his- erans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), [25FE] toric mining townsites (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] 5933), [29JY] (see H.R. 6430), [18NO] NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- Occupational safety and health: improve mine safety Financial institutions: establish a commercial real estate matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), practices and compliance in order to prevent mine credit guarantee program to empower community [15JN] accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] banks and other lenders to make loans (see H.R. National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel produc- 5816), [22JY] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), tion, develop more nuclear power, and expand re- Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the [21JY] newable electricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] U.S. economy and the importance of passing free National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see Rare earth materials: develop a rare earth materials trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of H. Res. 1486), [29JN] program and amend the National Materials Minerals Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] New Mexico: tribute to Hispanic Education Act (see Policy, Research and Development Act (see H.R. House Rules: ban congressional earmarks, limited tax H. Res. 1432), [10JN] 6160), [22SE] benefits, and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- 1177), [12MR] (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- Idaho: authorize an additional district judgeship (see Railroads: require a certain percentage of high-speed vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] H.R. 5896), [28JY] rail project funds be expended through small busi- ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- ness concerns owned and controlled by socially and pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the 5010), [13AP] place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), SBA: establish the Minority Entrepreneurship and Busi- [1JY] [20JA] ness Development Program (see H.R. 4422), [12JA] Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act: extend reduced roy- States: constitutional amendment allowing States to call Small business: ensure certain Federal contracts are alty rate for soda ash (see H.R. 6490), [2DE] a limited convention solely for the purposes of con- set aside for small businesses and enhance services

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to disadvantaged small businesses (see H.R. 4929), responders and those assisting in recovery efforts U.S., and establish registration requirements for [24MR] (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] stored value programs (see H.R. 5127), [22AP] Sports: make funds and tax benefits available to assist Taxation: provide tax benefits for certain areas affected Economy: modernize and reform monetary system and job creation and workforce diversification in the golf by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil restore exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. industry (see H.R. 5878), [27JY] rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see Government to create and regulate money to rebuild U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the H.R. 5699), [1JY] the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see University of Southern Mississippi: anniversary (see Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1551), [22JY] H. Res. 1218), [24MR] H. Res. 1257), [15AP] MINUTEMAN MISSILE NATIONAL HISTORIC Motions Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate SITE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION ACT Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable Bills and resolutions ative to health care reform, student loan reform, under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws Enact (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] school construction and renovation, and other edu- (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), MISSING IN ACTION cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] [29SE] Bills and resolutions Reports filed Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- likeness (see H.R. 4705), [25FE] Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions H. Res. 1630), [16SE] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) and use funds to establish child care, global health sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] MISSISSIPPI Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- Reports filed Bills and resolutions Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. 111–458), [25MR] Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ative to health care reform, student loan reform, 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. MISSOURI ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 111–646), [28SE] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Bills and resolutions Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme MONJEZA, STEVEN school construction and renovation, and other edu- Bills and resolutions cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), [25FE] Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage Res. 1203), [20MR] National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), release of individuals detained solely on the basis ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- [29SE] of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), [6MY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, MITCHELL, HARRY E. (a Representative from Ari- MONO COUNTY, CA school construction and renovation, and other edu- zona) Bills and resolutions cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- Bills and resolutions introduced BLM: release Bodie Wilderness Study Area in Mono ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] Immigration: provide for the seizure and forfeiture of County, CA (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] Dept. of Agriculture: settle claims arising from the real property used or intended to be used for alien Mount Andrea Lawrence: designate (see H.R. 5194), failure of the Natural Resources Conservation Serv- smuggling (see H.R. 5769), [19JY] [29AP] ice to carry out the Houlka Creek Watershed Project Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Free- Native Americans: take certain Federal land into trust in Mississippi (see H.R. 4822), [11MR] dom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), [1DE] for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (see Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary ad- H.R. 5468), [28MY] late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor justments (see H.R. 5146), [27AP] Reports filed (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act: Committee Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5194) (H. Rept. of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that [20MY] 111–595), [16SE] is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program MONO COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges ACT States from the damage caused by the Deepwater and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce Bills and resolutions Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] 4977), [25MR] MONONGAHELA CONSERVATION LEGACY ACT ———express condolences to workers who died on MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5965), [29JY] the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other Bills and resolutions MONROEVILLE, AL workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), [16SE] Bills and resolutions viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. Radioactive substances: include as an affected area for purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ‘‘To 1347), [11MY] Kill a Mockingbird’’ (see H. Res. 1525), [15JY] ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] MONTANA focused on travel and tourism to be administered Bills and resolutions by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of MOLLOHAN, ALAN B. (a Representative from West Bureau of Reclamation: modify purposes and operation the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. Virginia) of certain facilities to implement water rights com- 309), [29JY] Appointments pact among Montana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] and the U.S. (see H.R. 5592), [24JN] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- Monongahela National Forest: designate additional ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] lands as wilderness (see H.R. 5965), [29JY] involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] Patent and Trademark Office: making supplemental ap- Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in Ari- (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] propriations (see H.R. 5874), [27JY] zona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, MONEY related term(s) COINS New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, pre- salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the Bills and resolutions viously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend Coins: authorize production of palladium bullion coins 5339), [19MY] persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States to provide affordable opportunities for investments Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] in precious metals (see H.R. 6166), [22SE] or establishment of national monuments in Montana National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), Consumers: require disclosures to consumers by coin except by express authorization of Congress (see [29SE] and precious metal bullion dealers (see H.R. 6149), H.R. 4754), [4MR] Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill [16SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil Crime: prevent smuggling using stored value and pre- certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] paid cards by including means of access or the value Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- of funds in certain records and reports on monetary [25MR] aster loans made to people directly affected by the instrument transactions (see H.R. 4941), [25MR] Reports filed Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Dept. of the Treasury: establish reporting requirement In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards [20JY] for any stored value device carried out of, into, of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), ———waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- or through the U.S., and establish registration re- [21AP] age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. quirements for stored value device businesses (see MONTCOAL, WV 4609), [4FE] H.R. 4966), [25MR] Bills and resolutions Southeastern States: express condolences and support ———establish reporting requirement for any stored West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the for people affected by flooding and commend first value device carried out of, into, or through the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences

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to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency Montana: prohibit further extension or establishment Insurance: provide for a Federal license for reinsurers response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. of national monuments in Montana except by express (see H.R. 6529), [16DE] 1236), [13AP] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4754), [4MR] Liability Risk Retention Act: modernize and expand MONTEREY INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual coverage to include commercial property insurance STUDIES Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- (see H.R. 4802), [10MR] Bills and resolutions rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate James Martin Center: recognize contributions to combat Nevada: prohibit further extension or establishment of (see H. Res. 1264), [15AP] nuclear weapons proliferation by training non- national monuments in Nevada except by express MOORE, GWEN (a Representative from Wisconsin) proliferation specialists and disseminating timely in- authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4675), [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced formation (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: extend pe- MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. riod for which certain nutrition assistance may be Appointments 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] provided under the Food and Nutrition Act (see H.R. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] Oregon: approve national monuments and restrictions 5656), [30JN] Bills and resolutions on the use of national monuments (see H.R. 5135), Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, [22AP] of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), [29SE] Public lands: require certain procedures for designating (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), [9MR] Arizona: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend age of eligibility national monuments in Arizona except by express Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniver- of dependent children for receipt of transferred edu- authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4814), [10MR] sary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the cational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the Assistance Program (see H.R. 5737), [14JY] marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in Texas: tribute to World War II veterans traveling to of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), [16NO] Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their 1161), [10MR] ———provide a site for a memorial marker to honor honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] Publice welfare programs: require States to take steps Utah: prohibit further extension or establishment of the memory of the members of the Army’s 24th to address domestic and sexual violence among Tem- national monuments in Utah except by express au- Infantry Division who have received the Medal of porary Assistance for Needy Families Program re- thorization of Congress (see H.R. 4651), [23FE] Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), [26JA] cipients (see H.R. 4978), [25MR] Vietnamese Conflict: commend The Wall That Heals Railroads: require a certain percentage of high-speed Booker T. Washington National Monument: expand traveling exhibit (see H. Res. 1694), [29SE] rail project funds be expended through small busi- boundary (see H.R. 5512), [10JN] Reports filed California: prohibit further extension or establishment ness concerns owned and controlled by socially and Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. of national monuments in Montana except by express (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), [25FE] 5010), [13AP] Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Social Security: reward States for engaging individuals Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a program Modification Act: Committee on Natural Resources with disabilities in work activities (see H.R. 5083), through which each State may provide a bust to (House) (H.R. 5110) (H. Rept. 111–598), [16SE] [20AP] be displayed in one of the House Office Buildings Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within Taxation: allow the first-time homebuyer credit in the (see H.R. 4670), [23FE] Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Nat- case of joint returns of long-time residents where ———provide for furnishing of statues by the District ural Resources (House) (H.R. 4773) (H. Rept. 111– only 1 spouse meets the ownership and use require- of Columbia for display in Statuary Hall (see H.R. 530), [13JY] ments (see H.R. 4713), [26FE] 5493), [9JN] Dept. of the Interior Transmittal of Information on Designated Speaker pro tempore ———provide for the furnishing of statues by U.S. Treasured Landscape Initiative, National Monuments, House of Representatives, [2FE] territories for display in Statuary Hall (see H.R. and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- MOORE, HARRY T. AND HARRIETTE 5711), [13JY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1254) Bills and resolutions Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: modify (H. Rept. 111–480), [11MY] Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: boundary (see H.R. 5110), [22AP] Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: designate (see H.R. 5446), [27MY] Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (see H.R. Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. MORALITY AND ETHICS 5223), [5MY] 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] Bills and resolutions Colorado: prohibit further extension or establishment District of Columbia Furnishing of Statues for Display Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): of national monuments in Colorado except by ex- in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building: Committee investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders press authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5493) (H. and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. [2MR] Rept. 111–561), [22JY] Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. Dept. of the Interior: authorize the lease of certain Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display 1249), [14AP] lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument (see in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies H.R. 4773), [4MR] on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception ———ensure that the flags of the several States, the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] District of Columbia, and U.S. territories encircle Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on Courts: disapprove district court ruling on California the Washington Monument (see H.R. 5530), [15JN] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [10AU] ———transmit to the House of Representatives certain 111–483), [18MY] Health: provide for human stem cell research, including information relative to the Treasured Landscape Ini- Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), tiative, designation of national monuments, and high ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) [10MR] priority land-rationalization efforts (see H. Res. (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] Investments: provide a corporate responsibility invest- 1238), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1254), [15AP] (see H. Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation Establishment ment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. Res. 1406), [27MY] of a Commemorative Work: Committee on Natural 6183), [22SE] District of Columbia: require commemorative works Resources (House) (H.R. 4195) (H. Rept. 111–602), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect in the District of Columbia and its environs to be [16SE] rights of conscience relative to requirements for cov- constructed of materials grown, produced, or manu- Transmit Information to House on Treasured Landscape erage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), factured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6270), [29SE] Initiative, Designation of National Monuments, and [22DE] Government regulations: require congressional approval High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. and provide restrictions on the use of national monu- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1406) 1175), [12MR] ments (see H.R. 4996), [13AP] (H. Rept. 111–510), [23JN] Motions Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- MOORE, DENNIS (a Representative from Kansas) Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, Appointments investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] Homestead National Monument of America: rename Bills and resolutions introduced ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. Diseases: improve quality of cancer care and quality leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric 5463), [28MY] of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance [17JN] MORAN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Virginia) visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor Appointments rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] H.R. 4493), [21JA] tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery Bills and resolutions introduced Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish an interim bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] Inspector General (see H.R. 4450), [13JA] Res. 1298), [22AP]

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Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), MORTENSON, GREG ———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transpor- [26MY] Bills and resolutions tation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 6084), 6299), [29SE] Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests [10AU] ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] MOSCOW, ID technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and Federal employees: establish and fund certain training Bills and resolutions require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover programs for supervisors of Federal employees (see University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), H.R. 5522), [14JN] Res. 1041), [27JA] [13DE] ———express appreciation for contributions and seek MOTHER TERESA Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include a definition of ‘‘loss ways to improve safety and security during perform- Bills and resolutions of use’’ for purposes of evaluating disabilities and ance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), [16MR] Religion: commemorate anniversary of birth and honor providing adapted housing and automobiles (see H.R. ———index deferred annuities and provide survivor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), [14SE] 5550), [17JN] annuities to spouses of former employees entitled MOTHERHOOD FAIRNESS ACT Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the Bills and resolutions for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 5251), [6MY] alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- 4979), [25MR] MOTHER’S DAY tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such Bills and resolutions 4457), [13JA] children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1295), [22AP] Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- MOTION PICTURES H. Res. 1186), [16MR] cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] Bills and resolutions Electric power: establish a program to accelerate, pro- Mexico: express condolences to families of victims Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see vide incentives for, and examine the challenges and of people who died while migrating to the U.S. H.R. 5092), [21AP] (see H.R. 5337), [18MY] (see opportunities associated with the deployment of elec- and condemn criminal network responsible for their H.R. 5566), [22JN] tric drive vehicles (see H.R. 5442), [27MY] massacre (see H. Res. 1658), [23SE] ———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. EPA: publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements National Whole Child Month: designate (see H. Res. 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. for certification as a low emission and energy-effi- 1093), [22FE] Res. 1712), [15NO] cient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), [27MY] Designated Speaker pro tempore Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- House of Representatives, [12JA], [26AP] Fame (see H. Res. 1357), [12MY] duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] MORAN, JERRY (a Representative from Kansas) James M. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Stewart Post Office Building, Indi- ———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with Bills and resolutions introduced ana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), [25JN] respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an ex- Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor ceedance or violation of a national ambient air qual- in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] ity standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint [20AP] GAO: evaluate propriety of assistance provided to Gen- Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. Reports filed eral Motors Corp., under the Troubled Asset Relief 5118), [22AP] Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Program (see H.R. 6046), [30JY] Dept. of Defense: prohibit imposition of additional reg- Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying istration requirements on privately-owned firearms (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the by servicemen and civilian employees beyond exist- MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see ing State and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), Bills and resolutions H. Res. 997), [12JA] [1JY] Enact (see H.R. 5381), [25MY] Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- Reports filed Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), [14JY] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] MOTOR VEHICLES related term(s) RECREATIONAL out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk Emporia State University: tribute to women’s basket- VEHICLES driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), ball team (see H. Res. 1292), [22AP] Bills and resolutions [19MR] Foreign trade: support increased market access for ex- Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for ———require installation of event data recorders in ports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan (see members during permanent change of station and all motor vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see H. Res. 1196), [18MR] authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed H.R. 5169), [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), [19MY] Immigration: require Federal payment of costs incurred on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see ———require motor vehicle safety standards for vehi- by State or local governments in defending a State H.R. 5469), [28MY] cle electronics and reauthorize and provide greater or local immigration law that survives a constitu- Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see tional challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. H.R. 5381), [25MY] [19JY] 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] Postal Service: replace delivery vehicle fleet with elec- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to tric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] H.R. 4901), [22MR] strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- Power resources: ensure availability of dual-fueled Shawnee Cattle Trail: designate for study for potential tured goods used in a capital project are produced automobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] [29JN] 6366), [29SE] Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. ———promote oil independence by developing a clean MORIARTY, NM freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: reform energy policy (see H.R. ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- DWI Memorial of Perpetual Tears: designate as the 5280), [12MY] curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] official National DWI Victims Memorial (see H.R. Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclo- ———require major fuel distributors to install blender 5415), [26MY] sure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), MORRILL, JUSTIN SMITH (a former Senator from 4512), [26JA] [29JN] Vermont) Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associ- Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Bills and resolutions relative to ated with the location of housing into affordability Res. 1709), [29SE] Birth: anniversary (see H. Res. 1253), [14AP] measures and standards and develop a transportation Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by ac- MORRIS, MATTHEW T. affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] tive-duty Armed Forces members and law enforce- Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to ment officials to use high occupancy vehicle facili- Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the ties (see H.R. 4578), [3FE] Building, Cedar Park, TX: designate (see H.R. 5584), Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Ne- ———allow vehicles operated by Armed Forces mem- [23JN] vada (see H.R. 5416), [26MY] bers, law enforcement officers, and emergency re- MORRIS, THOMAS, JR. Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain sponse personnel to use HOV facilities (see H.R. Bills and resolutions highway funding by States on the enactment and 5867), [27JY] Postal Service: issue postage stamp to honor lives of enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- ———reduce funding to States that do not enact laws Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. (see cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] prohibiting an individual from using a wireless com- H. Res. 1306), [28AP] ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety munication device while operating a motor vehicle MORRISTOWN, NJ of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] in a school zone (see H.R. 5097), [21AP] Bills and resolutions ———establish voucher program for consumers to RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and Morristown National Historical Park: designate library trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a ideals (see H. Res. 1073), [4FE] and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), consideration Safety: improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] 6441), [18NO]

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———increase maximum civil penalty for violations Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence tion of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 4451), of Federal motor vehicle safety standards (see H.R. (see H.R. 5194), [29AP] [13JA] 5272), [11MY] Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider infor- Taxation: allow a deduction for interest paid on indebt- Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. mation regarding domestic employment before edness incurred in connection with the purchase of Res. 1020), [20JA] awarding a Federal contract (see H.R. 5637), [29JN] a new automobile or light truck (see H.R. 4897), ———modify boundary (see H.R. 5911), [28JY] National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support [21MR] Salt Lake County, UT: designate certain lands in the goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), [22AP] ———encourage investment in certain industries by Wasatch Mountains as wilderness (see H.R. 5009), Postal Service: recognize need to improve physical ac- providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains [13AP] cess to many U.S. postal facilities for all people (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] Ted Stevens Icefield: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Res. 1773), ———extend deduction for qualified motor vehicle U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano [16DE] taxes for motor homes (see H.R. 4699), [25FE] Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. Schools: raise awareness of school pushout, reform dis- ———impose a vehicle mileage tax for mobile mount- 4847), [15MR] ciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper be- ed concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (see H. Res. 1173), havior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning fuels (see H.R. 6313), [29SE] [11MR] environments (see H. Res. 1777), [17DE] ———increase credit for 2- and 3-wheeled electric Reports filed Small business: establish small metal-working business highway vehicles (see H.R. 5705), [1JY] Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- financial assistance program (see H.R. 5991), [30JY] ———modify and extend the credit for alternative mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) ———support and strengthen manufacturing (see H.R. motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] 6055), [30JY] ———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehi- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- MURPHY, PATRICK J. (a Representative from Penn- cles by maintaining level of credit for vehicles ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- sylvania) placed in service after 2009 and by allowing credit sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), Appointments for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 5174), [16SE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] [28AP] Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act: Committee Bills and resolutions introduced ———provide individuals a deduction for commuting on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5194) (H. Rept. Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current expenses (see H.R. 4964), [25MR] 111–595), [16SE] ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy concerning homo- ———repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on sexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the (see H.R. 6312), [29SE] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), [14DE] ———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement 111–600), [16SE] Colleges and universities: require certain institutions arrangements as qualified transportation fringe bene- MOVING OUTDOORS IN NATURE ACT of higher education to commit to, and provide notice fits (see H.R. 5129), [22AP] Bills and resolutions of, tuition levels for students (see H.R. 4546), [27JA] Transportation: optimize transportation through efficient Enact (see H.R. 6426), [18NO] Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), operations and maintenance programs (see H.R. MOWA BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS REC- [29JY] 6247), [29SE] OGNITION ACT Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the Market Access Pro- ———provide States certain authority to adopt air pol- Bills and resolutions gram (see H.R. 4683), [24FE] lution reduction requirements for motor carriers pro- Enact (see H.R. 5149), [27AP] Immigration: establish enhanced penalties for alien viding services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), MRSA SURVIVORS NETWORK smuggling by certain Federal officials (see H.R. [29JY] Bills and resolutions 4622), [9FE] ———rescind amounts authorized for certain surface World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 1686), Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), [25JN] [29SE] Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] MULLEN, MADISON OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital Bills and resolutions projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] MURPHY, SCOTT (a Representative from New York) VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- U.N.: support goals and ideals of General Assembly Bills and resolutions introduced gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] Resolution declaring a ‘‘Decade of Action for Road Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax ex- Safety’’ (see H. Res. 1696), [29SE] MULLEN, MIKE (JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF CHAIR) penditure identified in annual tax expenditure report Motions Bills and resolutions for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for Armed Forces: recognize Committee on Armed Serv- H.R. 5291), [12MY] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and ices (Senate) hearing and testimony on ‘‘Don’t Ask, Dept. of Agriculture: establish Office of Rural purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), Don’t Tell’’ policy as an important step in permitting Broadband Initiatives (see H.R. 4545), [27JA] [21DE] gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), Dept. of Commerce: establish a loan program to assist Reports filed [22FE] in locating information technology and manufac- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, MULTIPLE PERIL INSURANCE ACT turing jobs in the U.S. (see H.R. 5084), [20AP] FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on Bills and resolutions Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Enact (H.R. 1264): consideration (see H. Res. 1549), relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. [21DE] [21JY] 5599), [24JN] Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States Reports filed House of Representatives: compile CBO cost estimates on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways Consideration of H.R. 1264, Provisions: Committee on included in committee reports on approved legisla- During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) (H. Rept. 111–555), tion and post such estimates on the Internet site on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. [21JY] of the Office of the Clerk (see H. Res. 1178), 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) [12MR] Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), [19JY] National Yellow Ribbon Day: support goals and ideals Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK (see H. Res. 1635), [16SE] [14JY] Bills and resolutions Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1116), [25FE] Course (see H. Res. 1513), [13JY] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. MULTI-STATE INFORMATION SHARING AND Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] ANALYSIS CENTER cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- MOTORCOACH ENHANCED SAFETY ACT Bills and resolutions quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4468), [19JA] Bills and resolutions National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support MURPHY, TIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Enact (see H.R. 6441), [18NO] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] Appointments MOUNT ANDREA LAWRENCE DESIGNATION MURKOWSKI, LISA (a Senator from Alaska) John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] ACT Appointments Bills and resolutions introduced Reports filed Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and (H.R. 5194) (H. Rept. 111–595), [16SE] [20MY] commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval MOUNTAINS Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), Bills and resolutions MURPHY, CHRISTOPHER S. (a Representative from [27JA] Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- Connecticut) Social Security: establish a procedure to safeguard the cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, Bills and resolutions introduced surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hos- recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other Buy American Act: amend certain waivers providing pital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] greater transparency for exceptions to domestic MURRAY, JEREMY E. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust sourcing requirements (see H.R. 4553), [2FE] Bills and resolutions boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office, Rootstown, (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] and extend deadline for commencement of construc- OH: designate (see H.R. 6140), [15SE]

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MURRAY, PATTY (a Senator from Washington) Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniver- NAPOLITANO, GRACE F. (a Representative from Appointments sary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the California) Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the Bills and resolutions introduced MURRAY HILL, NJ World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: trib- Bills and resolutions Reports filed ute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 1340), Nobel Prize: recognition of Willard S. Boyle and Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: [6MY] George E. Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Escalante, Jaime A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1265), [15AP] [3FE] 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] Hoover Dam: anniversary (see H. Res. 1636), [16SE] MURTHA, JOHN P. (a former Representative from National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), Pennsylvania) Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources [15AP] Appointments (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for Funeral attendees, [22FE] MUSIC AND DANCE related term(s) ARTS AND HU- and require applied water supply research regarding Bills and resolutions relative to MANITIES water resources research and technology institutes Tribute (see H. Res. 1084), [22FE] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5487), [9JN] Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. MURTHA, JOYCE NASHVILLE, TN 275), [6MY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Brubeck, Dave: tribute (see H. Res. 1283), [21AP] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and 90), [17JN] 1578), [29JY] SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of Southeastern States: express condolences and support tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] Fame (see H. Res. 1357), [12MY] for people affected by flooding and commend first ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold responders and those assisting in recovery efforts lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), [20MY] (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts ———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 277), [12MY] (see NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), H. Res. 1345), [11MY] (see H. Res. 1362), [18MY] Bills and resolutions [22MR] Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. Children and youth: examine and improve the child ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- 1578), [29JY] welfare workforce (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, Bills and resolutions (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1648), [22SE] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH Motions [13JY] Bills and resolutions Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1648), [22SE] censes for transmission of sound recordings online, disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY unless a substantial portion of the recordings are SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- LITERACY WEEK by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] Bills and resolutions 6307), [29SE] Reports filed Designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- ‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INSTI- mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), [30JY] TUTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEGRITY 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary Appointments Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE] Members, [25MY], [22DE] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– MYRICK, SUE WILKINS (a Representative from NATIONAL ADVISORY VOTER INITIATIVE ACT 522), [1JY] North Carolina) Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Enact (see H.R. 4499), [21JA] MUSEUMS Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Appointments NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMIN- Res. 1449), [16JN] U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] ISTRATION Bills and resolutions NADLER, JERROLD (a Representative from New Bills and resolutions Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum York) Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 5781), [20JY] Bills and resolutions introduced of World War II Aviation as America’s National ———making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), [15JY] Courts: restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), Constellation Program: impose certain requirements on and allow disclosure of discovery information in [23MR] expenditure of funds (see H.R. 5614), [28JN] civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] on suitability and feasibility of designating the John program and an economic stability program to sta- Dept. of Justice: provide State and local government bilize the workforce and promote economic growth Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other incentives under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice sites as a unit of the National Park System (see in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide [26JY] H.R. 6199), [23SE] certain services to rape and sexual assault victims ———expand Koshare Indian Museum storage facility Disasters: congratulate engineers, scientists, psycholo- (see H.R. 6214), [23SE] in La Junta, CO, to house collection of Bent’s Old gists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Fort National Historic Site and other National Park ———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual Copiapo, Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] Service collections (see H.R. 6050), [30JY] orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 4820), Economy: invest in innovation through research and GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, [11MR] TX, to the Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. Firearms: limit possession, sale, and other disposition development and improve competitiveness of the 6510), [9DE] by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), Morristown National Historical Park: designate library against children (see H.R. 4727), [2MR] [18MY] and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground ———invest in innovation through research and devel- quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] International Memorial Museum and Educational opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recogni- Center (see H.R. 5701), [1JY] (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), tion and celebration (see H.R. 6534), [16DE] Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniver- [11MY] National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute sary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the ———invest in innovation through research and devel- (see H. Res. 1381), [20MY] National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see International Memorial Museum and Educational Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Center (see H.R. 5701), [1JY] air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- 5967), [29JY] eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] NAPA, CA [4MR] ———prohibit charging of any fee for admission to Bills and resolutions Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace any permanent exhibit in any museum or facility Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building: designate (see Academy: authorize (see H.R. 5534), [15JN] (see H.R. 4776), [4MR] H.R. 6237), [28SE] Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and ———revise composition of the Board of Regents so NAPERVILLE, IL recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission that all members are individuals appointed by the Bills and resolutions control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] President from a list of nominees submitted by the North Central College: tribute to men’s cross country ———designate as a National Security Interest and leadership of the Congress (see H.R. 4774), [4MR] team (see H. Res. 1001), [12JA] Asset (see H. Res. 1150), [9MR]

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———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE UTILITY for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: H.R. 4804), [10MR] CONSUMER ADVOCATES Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see Bills and resolutions Rept. 111–570), [27JY] H.R. 5587), [23JN] National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS): Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- anniversary of launch (see H. Res. 1231), [25MR] NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) Motions Bills and resolutions (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] Economy: invest in innovation through research and Designate (see H. Res. 1033), [21JA] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, development and improve competitiveness of the NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] Bills and resolutions Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Dallas, TX: tribute to All-Star Game in the Greater and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. 1057), [2FE] (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Reports filed NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- Bills and resolutions on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 233), Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] [27JA] Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] NATIONAL BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK DAY Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Bills and resolutions Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1149), [9MR] Designate (see H. Res. 1445), [15JN] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions 111–692), [21DE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1293), [22AP] Designate (see H. Res. 1410), [27MY] NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science and NATIONAL CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111– NATIONAL BROADCASTING CO. (NBC) Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions 576), [28JY] FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, Anniversary (see H. Res. 1313), [29AP] NATIONAL AEROSPACE WEEK oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS MONTH Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 292), to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal Designate (see H. Res. 1219), [25MR] [30JN] (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT NATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS Bills and resolutions DAY DAY Disabled: require applicants for assistance for sup- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions portive housing for persons with disabilities to hold Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1521), [15JY] Designate (see H. Res. 1154), [9MR] public meetings regarding such applications (see NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HIV/AIDS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ISLAND ACT H.R. 6178), [22SE] AWARENESS DAY Bills and resolutions NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIA- Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: expand allowable uses for King- TION Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1400), [26MY] man and Heritage Islands (see H.R. 6278), [29SE] Bills and resolutions NATIONAL CEMETERIES related term(s) CEME- NATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH MONTH Anniversary (see H. Res. 1669), [28SE] TERIES AND FUNERALS Bills and resolutions NATIONAL AMERICAN MEAT AND POULTRY Bills and resolutions Observance (see H. Res. 1523), [15JY] APPRECIATION DAY Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial NATIONAL CHOROIDEREMIA AWARENESS Bills and resolutions marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of MONTH Designate (see H. Res. 1199), [19MR] Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in Bills and resolutions NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), [16NO] Designate (see H. Res. 1507), [1JY] Bills and resolutions ———provide a site for a memorial marker to honor NATIONAL CLINICIANS HIV/AIDS TESTING AND Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), the memory of the members of the Army’s 24th AWARENESS DAY [20AP] Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Bills and resolutions NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINIS- Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), [26JA] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1547), [21JY] TRATION ———require reports on management (see H.R. 6496), Bills and resolutions [7DE] (see H.R. 6503), [8DE] NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIA- National Historical Publications and Records Commis- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase and provide for TION sion: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5616), an annual adjustment of the amounts of assistance Bills and resolutions [28JN] payable for veterans’ funeral and burial expenses Augusta State University: tribute to men’s golf team Public documents: prohibit from making grants to pre- (see H.R. 6054), [30JY] (see H. Res. 1533), [19JY] serve or publish non-Federal records (see H.R. ———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] 5865), [27JY] provide a plot allowance for spouses and children Boise State University: tribute to football team (see NATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK of certain veterans who are buried in State ceme- H. Res. 1042), [27JA] Bills and resolutions teries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] Bowling Green State University: tribute to women’s Designate (see H. Res. 1138), [4MR] ———inter in national cemeteries individuals who sup- basketball team (see H. Res. 1232), [25MR] NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK ported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Con- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: trib- Bills and resolutions ute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 1340), Designate (see H. Res. 1131), [2MR] flict era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- [6MY] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCE- cies: making appropriations for military construction Duke University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see MENT OF COLORED PEOPLE H. Res. 1242), [13AP] Bills and resolutions and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] ———making appropriations for military construction Emporia State University: tribute to women’s basket- Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 242), [25FE] ball team (see H. Res. 1292), [22AP] Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Messiah College: tribute to men’s and women’s soccer late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see teams (see H. Res. 1030), [21JA] (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] H. Res. 1782), [21DE] Hooks, Benjamin L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1271), [20AP] ———making appropriations for military construction Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), [14DE] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELEMENTARY and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration North Central College: tribute to men’s cross country SCHOOL PRINCIPALS (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] team (see H. Res. 1001), [12JA] Bills and resolutions Veterans: expand burial benefits for certain homeless Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. veterans (see H.R. 6042), [30JY] H. Res. 1047), [27JA] 1652), [23SE] ———expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGULATORY teries to certain Reserve component members and Pennsylvania State University: tribute to women’s UTILITY COMMISSIONERS increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- volleyball team (see H. Res. 1015), [19JA] Bills and resolutions penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] Texas A&M University: tribute to men’s and women’s National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Motions track team (see H. Res. 1450), [17JN] Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY cies: making appropriations for military construction H. Res. 1007), [13JA] SCHOOL PRINCIPALS and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s basket- Bills and resolutions Reports filed ball team (see H. Res. 1239), [13AP] National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. 1652), [23SE] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Res. 1041), [27JA]

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University of Iowa: tribute to football team (see H. NATIONAL CRANIOFACIAL ACCEPTANCE NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK Res. 1092), [22FE] MONTH Bills and resolutions ———tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1233), Bills and resolutions Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1097), [23FE] [25MR] Designate (see H. Res. 1603), [30JY] NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACT University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1491), [30JN] Bills and resolutions Update, streamline, and modernize (see H.R. 6194), University of Southern California: tribute to men’s ten- Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), [23SE] nis team (see H. Res. 1480), [28JN] [28SE] NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swim- NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK Bills and resolutions ming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), [6MY] Bills and resolutions Climate: prohibit use to document, predict, or mitigate University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (see Mission and goals: support (see H. Res. 1104), [24FE] the climate effects of specific Federal actions (see H. Res. 1767), [15DE] NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION H.R. 5342), [19MY] Villanova University: tribute to football team and wom- Bills and resolutions Power resources: require treatment of any plans, docu- en’s cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), [21JA] Establish (see H.R. 5143), [27AP] ments, and lease sales required for Outer Continental Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), [8JN] NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Shelf drilling as a major Federal action relative to NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF ACT the National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PRO- Bills and resolutions 5506), [10JN] GRAMS OF THE U.S. INTELLIGENCE COM- Enact (see H.R. 5143), [27AP] NATIONAL ESIGN DAY MUNITY NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY ALLIANCE Bills and resolutions Appointments Bills and resolutions Designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), [24JN] Members, [15NO], [3DE], [29DE] National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support NATIONAL ESSENTIAL TREMOR AWARENESS NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] MONTH DISASTERS NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions MONTH Designate (see H. Res. 1264), [15AP] Reauthorize and extend the final report deadline (see Bills and resolutions NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), H.R. 5266), [11MY] Bills and resolutions Reports filed [29SE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1503), [1JY] National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH NATIONAL EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL Bills and resolutions thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: DAY Goals: support (see H. Res. 1368), [18MY] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] NATIONAL DANCE DAY Designate (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] Bills and resolutions NATIONAL COMMISSION ON DIGESTIVE DIS- Designate (see H. Res. 1514), [13JY] NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE EASES Bills and resolutions NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see Health: provide further study of irritable bowel syn- Constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), [20AP] H. Con. Res. 246), [3MR] drome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), [29AP] Courts: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality NATIONAL FAMILY BUSINESS WEEK NATIONAL COMMISSION ON EARMARK RE- and express support for institution (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions FORM 1279), [20AP] Designate (see H. Res. 1586), [30JY] Bills and resolutions NATIONAL DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR LONG- NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH Appropriations: establish National Commission on Ear- TERM CARE PHYSICIANS Bills and resolutions mark Reform and OMB Office of Grant Making, Bills and resolutions Designate (see H. Res. 1655), [23SE] streamline Federal grant making process, and end Designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), [2MR] NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND earmarks and limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. NATIONAL DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR PAR- Bills and resolutions 5775), [19JY] ENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), NATIONAL COMMISSION ON EFFECTIVE MAR- Bills and resolutions [21JA] GINAL TAX RATES FOR LOW-INCOME Establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION FAMILIES NATIONAL DAY TO PREVENT TEEN PREG- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions NANCY Case, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 1383), [20MY] Establish (see H.R. 5574), [22JN] Bills and resolutions NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT NATIONAL COMMISSION ON OUTER CONTI- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1290), [22AP] Bills and resolutions NENTAL SHELF OIL SPILL PREVENTION NATIONAL DISASTER TAX EXTENDERS ACT FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- Establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] Enact (see H.R. 5273), [11MY] form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program NATIONAL COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL NATIONAL DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS CON- (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] WAR POWERS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SORTIUM ENHANCEMENT ACT ———extend authorization of National Flood Insur- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- Establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] Enact (see H.R. 5485), [8JN] form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE BP DEEP- NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS (H.R. 5114), consideration (see H. Res. 1517), WATER HORIZON OIL SPILL AND OFF- MONTH [14JY] SHORE DRILLING Bills and resolutions ———extend the National Flood Insurance Program Bills and resolutions Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1637), [16SE] (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] (see H.R. 5553), [17JN] Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response NATIONAL DRUG FACTS WEEK (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] (see H.R. 5650), [30JN] plans (see H.R. 5608), [25JN] Bills and resolutions ———provide for certain exceptions to the mandatory Importance: recognize (see H. Res. 1678), [29SE] Subpoena power: authorize (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] waiting period before new or modified flood insur- NATIONAL ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ance coverage takes effect (see H.R. 6254), [29SE] NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON VITAL AND INNOVATION STRATEGY ACT ———provide for the National Flood Insurance Pro- HEALTH STATISTICS Bills and resolutions gram to make available multiperil coverage for dam- Appointments Enact (see H.R. 5140), [26AP] age resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), Members, [21DE] NATIONAL EMBLEMS consideration (see H. Res. 1549), [21JY] NATIONAL COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION Bills and resolutions ———reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Pro- WEEK American Eagle Day: designate (see H. Res. 1409), gram (see H.R. 5255), [7MY] Bills and resolutions [27MY] ———revise National Flood Insurance Program to Designate (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] Flag-U.S.: anniversary of the 50-star U.S. flag (see more fairly treat homeowners who purchase insur- NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL H. Res. 1459), [22JN] ance under the program (see H.R. 5559), [17JN] VISITORS Religion: reaffirm ‘‘In God We Trust’’ as the official Motions Bills and resolutions motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), public display in all public buildings, public schools, ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- [26MY] and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC. 274), [5MY] (H.R. 5114), [15JY] Bills and resolutions NATIONAL EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT DE- Reports filed Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, FENSE ACT Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] Bills and resolutions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] Enact (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY]

3316 INDEX NATIONAL GUARD

Consideration of H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see H.R. Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Priorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 5205), [4MY] Res. 230), [26JA] 1517) (H. Rept. 111–537), [14JY] Monongahela National Forest: designate additional Dept. of Defense: cover a larger share of expenses Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act: Committee on lands as wilderness (see H.R. 5965), [29JY] under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5114) (H. Rept. Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use in the case of a State program during its first three 111–495), [26MY] in management plans for compatible Federal lands years of operation (see H.R. 4843), [15MR] Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand definition of active Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), Reports filed duty for purposes of the Post 9/11 Veterans Edu- [19JY] Cibola National Forest Boundary Expansion: Com- cational Assistance Program to include certain Na- NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM EX- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5388) tional Guard service (see H.R. 5826), [22JY] TENSION ACT (H. Rept. 111–601), [16SE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Bills and resolutions cies: making appropriations for military construction Enact (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE ———making appropriations for military construction on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of 401), [26JA] Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see American Football League: anniversary of inaugural Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on H. Res. 1782), [21DE] season (see H. Res. 1286), [21AP] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. New Jersey: commend construction of the New ———making appropriations for military construction 111–398), [19JA] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act: Com- (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4823) Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] (H. Rept. 111–599), [16SE] New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: Brigade Combat Team members for their service Res. 1079, 1080), [9FE] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. and sacrifice (see H. Res. 1304), [27AP] NATIONAL FOREST SKI AREA PERMIT ACT 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by Reports filed Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. [20AP] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] Motor vehicles: allow vehicles operated by active-duty 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH Armed Forces members and law enforcement offi- NATIONAL FORESTS Bills and resolutions cials to use high occupancy vehicle facilities (see Bills and resolutions Designate (see H. Res. 1339), [6MY] H.R. 4578), [3FE] Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands NATIONAL GEAR UP DAY National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- from location and entry under the Mining Law (see Bills and resolutions Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), H.R. 5665), [1JY] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1638), [20SE] [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. Carson National Forest: adjust boundary (see H.R. NATIONAL GREAT BLACK AMERICANS COM- 273), [4MY] 6209), [23SE] MEMORATION ACT New Mexico: honor the New Mexico Air National Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of Reports filed Guard and recognize service of the 150th Fighter land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources Wing (see H. Res. 1697), [29SE] a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- [23FE] NATIONAL GUARD velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. Bills and resolutions and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see 5388), [25MY] Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness H. Res. 1110), [25FE] Coconino National Forest: convey a small parcel of Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID ———tribute to Army and Air National Guard mem- land (see H.R. 4824), [11MR] personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- bers for their service and sacrifice since September ———convey land to correct erroneous survey (see tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), [2FE] H.R. 5985), [30JY] tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National ———establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), [29NO] Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), Armed Forces: allow transfer of amounts from quali- Area (see H.R. 4823), [11MR] [27MY] Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. fied tuition program to the Thrift Savings Plan by Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests eligible members of the uniformed services or Ready businesses which hire members of the Ready Re- and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] Reserve (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] serve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] ———authorize space-available travel on military air- Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), craft for a member or former member of a Reserve and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see [30JY] component eligible for retired pay but for age and H.R. 6155), [16SE] Veterans: expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- for accompanying dependents (see H.R. 5404), Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain tracts of the Big teries to certain Reserve component members and [26MY] Springs Environmental Study Area of the Apache- increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- ———eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of Sitgreaves National Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] certain active duty or service used to reduce min- School District (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia imum age at which Reserve component members Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park National Guard and local responders for rescuing may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 4947), Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest individuals from a downed military helicopter (see [25MR] H. Res. 1153), [9MR] Service to respond to violations of regulations on ———protect child custody arrangements for parents Motions the management, use, and protection of public lands who are members deployed in support of a contin- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] gency operation (see H.R. 4469), [19JA] Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms ———provide for nonreduction in pay for Federal cies: making appropriations for military construction on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service Government employees that are Coast Guard and and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] National Guard reserve members and participating Reports filed Forests: combat pine beetle infestations, conduct res- in homeland defense missions (see H.R. 6314), Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- toration activities, remove dead and dying trees, and [29SE] erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations make permanent Forest Service stewardship con- ———recognize service of medical and air crews in for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: tracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Francis Marion National Forest: convey small parcel and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation per- Rept. 111–570), [27JY] of land (see H.R. 5414), [26MY] sonnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- ———require preseparation counseling for members Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank of Reserve components upon their retirement or sep- tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the aration from service (see H.R. 5259), [11MY] (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), ———retain members of Reserve components on ac- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, [20JA] tive duty for 45 days following extended deploy- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- ments in homeland defense missions to support re- Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank integration into civilian life (see H.R. 6279), [29SE] and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- [16SE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Chief of the National Guard Bureau: elevate to a posi- cies Appropriations for Military Construction and ———establish certain wilderness areas and authorize tion on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 6377), Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations various land conveyances involving National Forest [29SE] (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY]

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National Guard Employment Protection Act: Com- or insured under the National Housing Act, that the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1879) (H. mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– Rept. 111–450), [22MR] (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] 405), [27JA] NATIONAL GUARD EMPLOYMENT PROTEC- NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH TION ACT Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Reports filed Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1388), [24MY] Diseases: establish research advisory committee and Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS provide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- (H.R. 1879) (H. Rept. 111–450), [22MR] MONTH tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE EN- Bills and resolutions ———expand and intensify programs of research and HANCEMENT ACT Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1452), [17JN] related activities regarding the population of older Bills and resolutions NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see H. Enact (see H.R. 4843), [15MR] Bills and resolutions Res. 1100), [23FE] ———improve diagnosis and treatment and promote NATIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOLS DAY Designate (see H. Res. 1003), [12JA] public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial Bills and resolutions NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS AND Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES ———modernize cancer research, increase access to NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTI- Reports filed preventative cancer services, and provide cancer TUTE Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. Bills and resolutions on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. 6224), [28SE] National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see Rept. 111–631), [28SE] Health: provide for human stem cell research, including H. Res. 1039), [26JA] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DI- embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), NATIONAL HEPATITIS AWARENESS MONTH GESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES [10MR] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ———provide further study of irritable bowel syn- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1302), [27AP] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), [15JN] drome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), [29AP] NATIONAL HEREDITARY BREAST AND OVAR- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH National Drug Facts Week: recognize importance (see IAN CANCER WEEK Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1678), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Res. 1667), [28SE] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kid- Designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND ney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), [15JN] NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY AD- TECHNOLOGY National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see MINISTRATION Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1667), [28SE] Bills and resolutions Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of widespread ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consider- H. Res. 1039), [26JA] use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-im- ation (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] Office of Research on Women’s Health: anniversary paired driving and require a motor vehicle safety Economy: invest in innovation through research and (see H. Res. 1750), [2DE] standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation development and improve competitiveness of the World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see (see H.R. 6518), [13DE] U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), H. Con. Res. 246), [3MR] Reports filed Drunken driving: carry out a collaborative research ef- [18MY] Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- fort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities ———invest in innovation through research and devel- ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. (see H.R. 4890), [19MR] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. 111–633), [28SE] Motor vehicles: require installation of event data re- (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), corders in all motor vehicles manufactured in the Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Com- [11MY] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) U.S. (see H.R. 5169), [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), ———invest in innovation through research and devel- [19MY] (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee ———require safety standards for vehicle electronics (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see and reauthorize and provide greater transparency, ac- on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Rept. 111–631), [28SE] countability, and safety authority (see H.R. 5381), High-Performance Building Week: support goals and [25MY] NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSO- ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] CIATION Political ethics: retain ban on lobbying State legislators National security: establish the Executive Cyber Direc- using Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash Bills and resolutions tor and clarify authority relative to critical informa- McLennan Community College: tribute to men’s golf prevention and rider education and training (see H. tion infrastructure policy creation, verification, and Res. 1498), [1JY] team (see H. Res. 1437), [14JN] enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] NATIONAL LAB DAY Reports filed Reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), [20AP] Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Bills and resolutions Research: support development of technical standards Ideals: support (see H. Res. 1213), [24MR] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), and conformance architecture to improve emergency [14JY] NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT communication and tracking technologies for use in Bills and resolutions NATIONAL HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (see WEEK Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories H.R. 5132), [22AP] from classifying self-employed individuals as em- Bills and resolutions Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Designate (see H. Res. 1611), [14SE] ployees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- Labor unions: clarify the intent of Congress for Federal NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), labor law preemption of State and local law (see Bills and resolutions [4MR] H.R. 6436), [18NO] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1478), [24JN] Motions NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), [3FE] Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Economy: invest in innovation through research and 1546), [21JY] Res. 1439), [14JN] development and improve competitiveness of the NATIONAL LAKESHORES NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS’ MEMORIAL U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] Bills and resolutions DAY Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate Bills and resolutions agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 325), Reports filed H.R. 4558), [2FE] [29SE] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee NATIONAL LEARN TO FLY DAY NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1284), [21AP] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1434), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- Reports filed NATIONAL HOUSING ACT ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Support Goals and Ideals: Committee on Transportation Bills and resolutions 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. Credit: require, as a condition for modification of a Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- 111–477), [7MY] home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] Bills and resolutions that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1222), [25MR] program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- NATIONAL LIMB LOSS AWARENESS MONTH ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 111–692), [21DE] Designate (see H. Res. 1056), [2FE]

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NATIONAL LOCK YOUR MEDS DAY Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote fi- ———national policy to provide health care and re- Bills and resolutions nancial literacy, and expand opportunities for young form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration Designate (see H. Res. 1580), [29JY] adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] NATIONAL MANUFACTURING STRATEGY ACT (see H.R. 4682), [24FE] ———national policy to provide health care and re- Reports filed Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study and develop form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce a national intermodal transportation plan (see H.R. in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] (House) (H.R. 4692) (H. Rept. 111–574), [28JY] 5799), [20JY] ———national policy to provide health care and re- NATIONAL MARINE AWARENESS DAY Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see Bills and resolutions from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- H.R. 5073), [20AP] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] poses of addressing climate change without express ———national policy to provide health care and re- NATIONAL MATERIALS MINERALS POLICY, and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT [13MY] H.R. 5424), [27MY] Bills and resolutions Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate materials program and amend the National Materials repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. [10MR] H.R. 6160), [22SE] 4513), [26JA] ———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse Reports filed ———invest in innovation through research and devel- prevalence in U.S. through education, community Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. programs, culturally competent strategies, research, Committee on Science and Technology (House) (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), [18MY] and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Res. 1656), [23SE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health Bills and resolutions (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), insurance (see H.R. 4995, 4999), [13AP] Labor unions: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor [11MY] ———require the President, Vice President, Members ———invest in innovation through research and devel- union if a simple majority of workers who cast bal- of Congress, political appointees, and congressional opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. lots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. 97), [23SE] staff to purchase health insurance through health in- (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEK H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Bills and resolutions Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] Observance (see H. Con. Res. 288), [14JN] store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- NATIONAL MINORITY GOLF AWARENESS DAY ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] Bills and resolutions the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] Designate (see H. Res. 1486), [29JN] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- ———modify period used to calculate certain unem- islative tactics to further passage of health care re- NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY ployment rates and encourage development of busi- form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Bills and resolutions ness incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] Housing: prevent loss of affordable housing dwelling Observance (see H. Res. 1325), [4MY] ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code units in the U.S. (see H.R. 4868), [17MR] NATIONAL MONUMENT DESIGNATION TRANS- for individuals and small businesses, and the budget Immigration: end cycle of illegal immigration and with- PARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] draw Federal funds from States and their political Bills and resolutions Education: establish a national leadership initiative to subdivisions that interfere with the enforcement of Enact (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] promote and coordinate knowledge utilization in edu- Federal immigration law (see H.R. 5002), [13AP] NATIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES SUR- cation to increase student achievement (see H.R. (see H.R. 5796), [20JY] VEILLANCE SYSTEMS ACT 6563), [21DE] IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- ———provide incentives to implement reforms and Reports filed ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps (House) (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), NATIONAL NONVIOLENCE WEEK National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. [29SE] Bills and resolutions 1580), [29JY] ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1780), [17DE] National security: require all young persons to perform vide for coordination and coherence of, science, NATIONAL NURSES WEEK military or civilian service, allow induction to uni- technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Bills and resolutions formed services during wartime, and make perma- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1261), [15AP] education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] Employment: stimulate job creation by directing Fed- nent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK eral procurement to domestic sources, ensuring en- 5741), [15JY] Bills and resolutions ———require quadrennial national security reviews forcement of domestic sourcing requirement, and Designate (see H. Res. 1291), [22AP] (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] prohibiting procurement of sweatshop goods (see NATIONAL OBJECTIVES related term(s) DOMESTIC Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. H.R. 6262), [29SE] POLICY Executive Office of the President: require preparation trade relations in Asia and with key partners like Bills and resolutions of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces (see H.R. 4692), [25FE] H. Res. 1124), [26FE] operations are only used for safe and orderly with- Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ Office of Science and Technology Policy: study and drawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense engagement in the education of their children (see prepare a comprehensive national economic competi- contractors (see H.R. 6045), [30JY] H.R. 5211), [5MY] tiveness and innovation strategy (see H.R. 5140), ———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expedi- Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see [26AP] tious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. H. Res. 1257), [15AP] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend 5015), [14AP] Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty [25MR] 6403), [15NO] reduction (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance [27JY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, program and certain trade preference programs and ———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Vet- school construction and renovation, and other edu- amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- erans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), 4894), [20MR] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- [13DE] ———establish a public health insurance option (see ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. econ- H.R. 5808), [21JY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- omy and the importance of passing free trade agree- ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. ments with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), Res. 1203), [20MR] Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] [27MY] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), school construction and renovation, and other edu- ———ensure an up or down vote on certain health [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] ———national policy to provide health care and re- 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421, 5444), ———repeal provisions providing for the Independent sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] [27MY] Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR]

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———repeal provisions relative to health savings ac- mate change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the counts (see H.R. 5126), [22AP] 3644), consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] National Park System (see H.R. 4686), [24FE] ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), Fish and fishing: mitigate the economic impact of tran- District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the [22MR] sition to sustainable fisheries on fishing communities operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel produc- (see H.R. 6316), [29SE] ———direct the National Park Service and the Dept. tion, develop more nuclear power, and expand re- Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction of the Interior to transfer certain properties to the newable electricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] District of Columbia (see H.R. 5494), [9JN] ———promote oil independence by developing a clean National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), [24MY] Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- National Marine Fisheries Service: establish an Om- tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] budsman Office (see H.R. 5180), [29AP] Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] nated approach to improving maternal and infant ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts Science: establish and expand partnerships that promote and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] innovation and increase the economic and social im- [19JY] National parks and recreation areas: codify into law pact of research by developing tools and resources ———improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- to the National Park System (see H.R. 6161), [22SE] (see H.R. 4998), [13AP] ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- Senior citizens: promote labor force participation of restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- older Americans to increase retirement security, re- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal duce shortage of experienced workers, maintain eco- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] nomic growth, and improve nation’s fiscal outlook eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use (see H.R. 4591), [3FE] [4MR] in management plans for compatible Federal lands Messages Motions (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] Coastal zones: establish education and watershed pro- Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- grams which advance environmental literacy, includ- portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, ficking: President Obama, [26JA] ing preparedness and adaptability for impacts of cli- historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- National Security Strategy: President Obama, [27MY] mate change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Motions 3644), [19MR] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate ative to health care reform, student loan reform, agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see school construction and renovation, and other edu- Reports filed H.R. 4558), [2FE] Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Motions tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Economy: invest in innovation through research and Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) development and improve competitiveness of the portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide Health: national policy to provide health care and re- sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] motion to recommit, [20MR] lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Reports filed Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Modification Act: Committee on Natural Resources Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- Reports filed (House) (H.R. 5110) (H. Rept. 111–598), [16SE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] 111–527), [13JY] Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- MONTH Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Bills and resolutions fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE related term(s) NA- (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] TIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- Direct the National Park Service and the Dept. of the Bills and resolutions authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Interior To Transfer Certain Properties to the District American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] of Columbia: Committee on Natural Resources Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), [29SE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Booker T. Washington National Monument: expand (House) (H.R. 5494) (H. Rept. 111–605), [16SE] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- boundary (see H.R. 5512), [10JN] Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) 111–692), [21DE] H.R. 5144), [27AP] (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: modify 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] 111–458), [25MR] boundary (see H.R. 5110), [22AP] Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- 111–639), [28SE] Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) National Manufacturing Strategy Act: Committee on Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4692) (H. Service to respond to violations of regulations on NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS re- Rept. 111–574), [28JY] the management, use, and protection of public lands lated term(s) PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Bills and resolutions (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] ———conduct a special resource study to evaluate American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability [23FE] House of Representatives Copies of Documents, and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), [29SE] form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- ———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] [29JA] assess potential inclusion in the National Park Sys- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC AD- tem (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] Commission: extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] MINISTRATION related term(s) DEPARTMENT OF ———expand Koshare Indian Museum storage facility Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. COMMERCE in La Junta, CO, to house collection of Bent’s Old 5131), [22AP] Bills and resolutions Fort National Historic Site and other National Park Curecanti National Recreation Area: establish boundary Coastal zones: establish education and watershed pro- Service collections (see H.R. 6050), [30JY] (see H.R. 6493), [2DE] grams which advance environmental literacy, includ- ———study suitability and feasibility of designating Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park ing preparedness and adaptability for impacts of cli- prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest

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Service to respond to violations of regulations on conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see NATIONAL PREVIVOR DAY the management, use, and protection of public lands H.R. 4438), [13JA] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see Designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] ———conduct a special resource study to evaluate H.R. 5500), [10JN] NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability U.S. Code: codify into law as title 54 certain laws Bills and resolutions and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park relative to the National Park System (see H.R. 6161), Designate (see H. Res. 1652), [23SE] System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] [22SE] NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS ———conduct a special resources study on suitability Virgin Islands National Park: authorize acquisition of MONTH and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin land (see H.R. 6114), [14SE] Bills and resolutions Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit Yosemite National Park: provide for a visitor center Designate (see H. Res. 1485), [29JN] of the National Park System (see H.R. 6199), [23SE] (see H.R. 5405), [26MY] NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK ———conduct a study of alternatives for commemo- Motions Bills and resolutions rating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Sol- Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Observance (see H. Res. 1162), [11MR] diers in the early years of the national parks (see portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK H.R. 4491), [21JA] historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Bills and resolutions ———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1125), [2MR] Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to motion to recommit, [20MR] Reports filed assess potential inclusion in the National Park Sys- Reports filed Support Goals and Ideals: Committee on Transportation tem (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Com- and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. ———issue permits for a microhydro project in non- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) 111–440), [12MR] wilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] NATIONAL REMOTE TEACHER CORPS Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6221), [28SE] (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] Establish (see H.R. 5399), [25MY] ———study suitability and feasibility of designating Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Bound- NATIONAL RICE MONTH prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on ary Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), [16SE] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), [29SE] National Park System (see H.R. 4686), [24FE] Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of trans- on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions portation programs on Federal lands and provide 111–527), [13JY] Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program: tribute (see H. Res. funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on 1365), [18MY] S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (see H.R. Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. NATIONAL ROBOTICS WEEK 6546), [17DE] 111–596), [16SE] Bills and resolutions Homestead National Monument of America: rename Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Designate (see H. Res. 1055), [2FE] as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands NATIONAL RUNAWAY PREVENTION MONTH 5463), [28MY] Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) Bills and resolutions Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill Gettysburg National Military Park Boundaries Revision NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee Bills and resolutions Lewis and Clark National Historic Park: match bound- on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4395) (H. Rept. Support (see H. Res. 1278), [20AP] aries with Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia 111–438), [11MR] Reports filed State Parks (see H.R. 5383), [25MY] Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- Support: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) ture (House) (H. Res. 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] [4MY] tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. NATIONAL SARCOIDOSIS AWARENESS MONTH visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] Bills and resolutions rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- Designate (see H. Con. Res. 262), [15AP] H.R. 4493), [21JA] ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- NATIONAL SAVE FOR RETIREMENT WEEK ———recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), Bills and resolutions Deep and its importance to marine research, ocean [16SE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] science, and future human exploration (see H. Res. Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK 1027), [21JA] Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on Bills and resolutions Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. Designate (see H. Res. 1029), [21JA] pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] 111–483), [18MY] NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- Bills and resolutions boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) Children and youth: promote health and wellbeing of Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] schoolchildren in the U.S. through effective local Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- wellness policies (see H.R. 5090), [21AP] at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. Morristown National Historical Park: designate library (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] 5504), [10JN] and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] ———reduce stigma associated with unpaid meal fees National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT (see H.R. 5167), [28AP] [23FE] WEEK Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see Bills and resolutions cational agencies participating in the school lunch H. Res. 1536), [20JY] Designate (see H. Res. 1373), [19MY] program to donate any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in NATIONAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT WEEK ———assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see Bills and resolutions H.R. 5059), [15AP] implement farm to school programs that improve Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1600), [30JY] ———require hunting activities be a land use in man- access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. agement plans for compatible Federal lands (see NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] H.R. 5673), [1JY] Bills and resolutions ———award grants to, or enter into cooperative agree- Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1460), [22JN] ments with States to carry out comprehensive and portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK innovative strategies to end childhood hunger (see historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Bills and resolutions H.R. 5480), [8JN] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Designate (see H. Res. 1545), [20JY] ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY of processed food served each day under the school Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. Bills and resolutions breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), Res. 1020), [20JA] Designate (see H. Res. 1630), [16SE] [14JY] ———modify boundary (see H.R. 5911), [28JY] NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH ———create a local food credit program to assist San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease Bills and resolutions schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and Observance (see H. Res. 1618), [14SE] (see H.R. 5806), [21JY]

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———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Army: commend achievements in and commitment to ordination with States and schools operating school agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- environmental sustainability and energy security (see meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), H. Res. 1106), [24FE] food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] [4MR] Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- Motions ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- ees and first responders, and reject expressions of children on weekends and extended school holidays ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), [3FE] sympathy for those who attack public servants (see during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] Economy: invest in innovation through research and H. Res. 1127), [2MR] ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult development and improve competitiveness of the Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot care food program conditional on criminal back- U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] invoke immunity from prosecution for performing ground checks for child care staff members (see Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] H.R. 6469), [1DE] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] ———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 6275), ———promote health and wellness in child care (see Reports filed [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] H.R. 5431), [27MY] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee ———improve airport screening and security (see H.R. ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) 6047), [30JY] pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] ———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at 4638), [22FE] Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- airplanes (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] Food: provide children from underserved areas with ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and better access to meals served through the summer 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- food service program for children and certain child Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR] authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure ———provide plant-based commodities under the Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] school lunch program and the school breakfast pro- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Biological weapons: improve international strategy of gram (see H.R. 4870), [17MR] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding Nutrition: improve purchase and processing of healthful mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), [29SE] commodities for use in school meal programs (see 111–692), [21DE] Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science H.R. 4607), [4FE] activities (see H.R. 6093), [10AU] and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– Schools: require educational agencies participating in Citizenship: provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship 405), [27JA] certain school lunch and child nutrition programs by individuals who are unprivileged enemy belliger- to require students to receive a certain amount of NATIONAL SCOTS, SCOTS-IRISH HERITAGE ents (see H.R. 5166), [28AP] nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] MONTH Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure Bills and resolutions Motions of classified information related to certain intel- Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- Observance (see H. Res. 1395), [25MY] ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] grams (S. 3307), [1DE] NATIONAL SECURITY related term(s) DEPARTMENT Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Reports filed OF DEFENSE; ESPIONAGE; STRATEGIC MATERIALS; Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids ERRORISM T Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) Bills and resolutions Res. 230), [26JA] (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (ter- Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK rorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. [29JY] Bills and resolutions Res. 303), [22JY] Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners Designate (see H. Res. 1645), [22SE] al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with Bills and resolutions Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in Anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-vet- terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 4997), [13AP] erans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, 6098), [10AU] Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- 5541, 5542), [16JN] Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consider- ———making emergency supplemental for border se- interrogation without administration of Miranda ation (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] curity (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see H.R. 6080), rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- Dept. of Education: authorize grants for the creation, [9AU] cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see H.R. Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] 4575), [2FE] War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed ———provide for habeas corpus review for Economy: invest in innovation through research and Forces from Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), development and improve competitiveness of the ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers [25MR] U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- [18MY] Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. tary activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Res. 1556), [26JY] military construction (see H.R. 6523), [15DE] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. ———provide for nonreduction in pay for Federal ———authorizing appropriations for military activities (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), Government employees that are Coast Guard and and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 5136), [11MY] National Guard reserve members and participating [26AP] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- in homeland defense missions (see H.R. 6314), ———authorizing appropriations for military activities opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. [29SE] and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136) con- (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see ———repeal authority to use against those responsible sideration (see H. Res. 1404), [26MY] H. Res. 1781), [21DE] for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft ———authorizing appropriations for military activities Education: provide grants for research-based reforms into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Som- and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), re- in master’s and doctoral level science, technology, erset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] quest Senate to return to the House (see H. Res. engineering, and math (STEM) education that em- ———support members fighting terrorism and pay 1467), [23JN] phasizes preparation for diverse careers in such fields legal expenses of members accused of committing ———carry out a pilot program on collaborative en- (see H.R. 4968), [25MR] crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists ergy security (see H.R. 5230), [6MY] ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped ———phase out the use of private military contractors dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] (see H.R. 4650), [23FE] math (STEM) education to increase students studying ———tribute to members and their families from Los ———prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghan- individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to [25MR] istan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] the custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. [4FE] schools and colleges to provide instruction in Con. Res. 310), [29JY] ———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program: amend to reduce ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state the cost-sharing requirement for colleges and univer- Arms control: improve efforts to prevent, deter, prepare sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] sities and to provide incentives for Noyce scholars for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover from ———provide for interrogation and detention of to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. 4977), an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against [25MR] H.R. 5498), [10JN] the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- Research: carry out a pilot program to award innova- ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] tion inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo research (see H.R. 5094), [21AP] (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de-

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tained at the facility be tried only by military com- ———request to furnish the House of Representatives Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing vio- mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] documents relative to a review of mitigation efforts lence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- in light of recent release of classified information 1032), [21JA] ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- (see H. Res. 1749), [2DE] Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit Federal employees: create a system to educate, train, materials program and amend the National Materials against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), and continue such training of interagency national Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see [20MY] security professionals and require senior-level per- H.R. 6160), [22SE] ———require study and report on feasibility and po- sonnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize tential of establishing a deep water sea port in the [29SE] contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- Arctic to protect and advance strategic U.S. interests FEMA: prohibit requiring the use of specified percent- clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] age of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initia- tion specialists and disseminating timely information ———require submittal of certain certifications to tive and the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] Congress before transferring or releasing individuals for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody ———require risk assessments for State Homeland Se- Asset (see H. Res. 1150), [9MR] of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] curity Grant Program and require risk assessments National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support Dept. of Energy: authorize the National Nuclear Secu- conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] rity Administration to establish technology transfer conducted with appropriate metropolitan area offi- National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), centers at national security laboratories (see H.R. cials (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] [6MY] National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), 5262), [11MY] Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms [29NO] Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations in certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. ———deploy to assist U.S.-Mexico border control ac- for the Science and Technology Directorate (see 5321), [18MY] tivities (see H.R. 5357), [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), H.R. 4842), [15MR] Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, ———commission an independent review of the threat [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 273), [4MY] and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] of a terrorist attack posed to offshore energy infra- National objectives: require all young persons to per- Immigration: bar admission of aliens from countries structure in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), form military or civilian service, allow induction to designated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit [1JY] uniformed services during wartime, and make perma- funding to transfer enemy combatants detained at ———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to nent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. fa- provide adequate security for the prevention of ter- 5741), [15JY] cilities (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] rorist activities and for the promotion of homeland National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. ———establish enhanced penalties for alien smuggling security (see H.R. 5053), [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), 1618), [14SE] by certain Federal officials (see H.R. 4622), [9FE] [14SE] NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic ———establish the Cyber Security Domestic Prepared- ———provide for improved border security and ensure security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- ness Consortium (see H.R. 4507), [26JA] that employers participating in the E-verify program laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), ———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division are not subject to unjustified penalties (see H.R. [18MY] and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation’s 5836), [22JY] New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism ———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. secu- [2MR] and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] rity or foreign policy interests, review all visa appli- New York, NY: extend and improve protections and ———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consor- cations before adjudication, and provide for imme- services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- tium to include the National Center for Security and diate dissemination of visa revocation information rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. Preparedness (see H.R. 5485), [8JN] (see H.R. 4758), [4MR] 1674), [29SE] ———extend the chemical facility security program ———support credible and effective policies which Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require (see H.R. 5186), [29AP] welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and report on foreign development of electromagnetic ———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near cer- also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] tain nuclear power plants (see H.R. 5910), [28JY] ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard ———provide for eligibility of certain third party lo- [21JA] members for their service and sacrifice since Sep- gistics providers for participation in the Customs- Information technology: establish the Executive Cyber tember 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), [2FE] Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see Director and clarify authority relative to critical in- Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National H.R. 5619), [28JN] formation infrastructure policy creation, verification, Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), ———provide for hiring, training, and deploying of and enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] [27MY] additional Border Patrol agents along the southwest Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents international border of the U.S. (see H.R. 5256), tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] [11MY] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and ———recognize and honor employees who lost their H.R. 5161), [28AP] electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), [25MY] ———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consid- U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and ———require delivery by U.S. mail of any transpor- eration (see H. Res. 1105), [24FE] (see H. Res. vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] tation security card issued to an individual who re- 1113), [25FE] Quadrennial national security reviews: require (see sides in a remote location (see H.R. 5227), [5MY] ———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consid- H.R. 4974), [25MR] ———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1674), Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see [29SE] relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles H.R. 5590), [24JN] ———require the intelligence community to provide and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), ———strengthen student visa background checks and the Dept. of Defense information that indicates in- [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE] improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research volvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), [4MR] Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration International Emergency Economic Powers Act: estab- in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] lish certain procedures with respect to blocking prop- ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. erty of charities (see H.R. 6532), [16DE] fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] cyber and communications infrastructure (see H.R. International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III 5548), [16JN] courts of individuals involved in the September 11, of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit Terrorism: add joining a foreign terrorist organization 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court or engaging in or supporting hostilities against the ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal (see H.R. 5351), [20MY] U.S. or its allies to the list of acts for which U.S. courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. H.R. 4542), [27JA] INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search 5237), [6MY] Dept. of State: designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see ———allow determination that certain individuals are terrorist organization (see H. Res. 1315), [29AP] H.R. 4453), [13JA] unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by mili- ———transmit to the House of Representatives classi- Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- tary commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] fied documents unlawfully disclosed and provided missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] ———anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media Law enforcement: improve border security (see H.R. 1610), [14SE] (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] 5173), [28AP] ———enhance homeland security in U.S. ports and Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from ———improve border security, increase prosecutions waterways (see H.R. 5346), [19MY] taking action on public lands which impede border and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and com- ———enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), [14AP] bat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), [15JN] Executive Office of the President: establish the Na- H.R. 5675), [1JY] ———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged tional Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), ———tribute to law enforcement service dogs and enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), [22MR] their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] [23FE]

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———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1113) NATIONAL STREETSCAPING WEEK be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- (H. Rept. 111–421), [25FE] Bills and resolutions tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense Appro- Designate (see H. Con. Res. 240), [25FE] 4463), [19JA] priations for Military Activities and Prescribing Per- NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CON- ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary sonnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. FERENCE (ORGANIZATION) of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), [26MY] Bills and resolutions September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, In- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1626), [15SE] Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] telligence Services Appropriations: Committee on NATIONAL TAKE A CHILD TO A PARK WEEK Transportation: provide waivers and appeals to certain Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), Bills and resolutions individuals (see H.R. 6326), [29SE] [29SE] Designate (see H. Res. 1536), [20JY] Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON GIRLS AND year term of office for any individual appointed as Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on WOMEN IN THE MEDIA Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Trans- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), Bills and resolutions portation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), [15DE] News media: promote media literacy and youth em- [13JA] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities powerment programs, research impact of depictions ———increase number of Federal air marshals for cer- and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on of girls and women in the media, and establish a tain flights, require criminal investigative training for Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 111– National Task Force on Girls and Women in the such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the 491), [21MY], [26MY] Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] marshals (see H.R. 5750), [15JY] Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on Bills and resolutions propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. Observance (see H. Res. 1312), [29AP] Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARE- visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- NESS AND PREVENTION MONTH Messages tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security Bills and resolutions Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1081), [22FE] Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND IN- ment: President Obama, [29SE] ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- FORMATION ADMINISTRATION Continuation of National Emergency Relative to structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), Bills and resolutions Zimbabwe: President Obama, [2MR] [26JY] Telecommunications: award grants for development of Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) that support mission-critical broadband voice and Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] data communications of public safety personnel (see Russia: President Obama, [17JN] Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement H.R. 5907), [28JY] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND IN- the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] FORMATION ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZA- National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- TION ACT [11MY] duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on Bills and resolutions National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emer- Obama, [8JN] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. gency communications systems through use of 911 National Emergency Relative to Burma: President 111–429), [9MR] services and support construction and operation of Obama, [14MY] 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. H.R. 4829), [11MR] Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] 111–560), [22JY] NATIONAL TELEPHONE DISCOUNT LIFELINE National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) AWARENESS WEEK Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] Bills and resolutions dent Obama, [16SE] Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: Support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: Committee on Science and Technology (House) NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM ACT President Obama, [8JN] (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] Bills and resolutions National Security Strategy: President Obama, [27MY] Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), Motions (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security [23FE] Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of [23FE] Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Shawnee Cattle Trail: designate for study for potential ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) 6366), [29SE] tary activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] NATIONAL TRAIN DAY (H.R. 5136), [28MY] WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee Bills and resolutions Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1301), [27AP] 2701), [26FE], [29SE] Rept. 111–659), [18NO] New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Reports filed NATIONAL SECURITY ACT Support Goals and Ideals: Committee on Transportation services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- Bills and resolutions rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1301) (H. Rept. National security: require quadrennial national security 111–472), [4MY] ———extend and improve protections and services to reviews (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY Bills and resolutions (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] Bills and resolutions SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research Appropriations: authorize (see H.R. 4714), [2MR] Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see [29JY] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] H.R. 6441), [18NO] Reports filed NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MU- Reports filed Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: SEUM COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL ACT NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Bills and resolutions and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] Enact (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] 111–613), [22SE] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND NATIONAL URBAN AIR TOXICS RESEARCH dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To PREVENTION MONTH CENTER Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: Bills and resolutions Appointments Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1259), [15AP] Board of Directors, [29SE] Rept. 111–566), [26JY] NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION NATIONAL URBAN CRIMES AWARENESS WEEK Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 227), 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] [28SE] [13JA] Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Ap- NATIONAL STD AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE propriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions 1105) (H. Rept. 111–419), [24FE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1250), [14AP] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), [10MR]

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Dept. of Labor: provide grants to the National Urban promotion of maple products, and access to lands Disasters: improve recovery and hazard mitigation ac- League for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] tivities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), [1JY] Alabama: Federal recognition of Mowa Band of Choc- [23SE] NATIONAL VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT taw Indians (see H.R. 5149), [27AP] Drugs: prevent use of Indian reservations located on WEEK Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equi- U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug traf- Bills and resolutions table allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who ficking (see H.R. 4747), [3MR] Designate (see H. Res. 1644), [22SE] are veterans (see H.R. 5402), [26MY] Federal-State relations: establish effective consultation NATIONAL VOLCANO EARLY WARNING AND American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: reserve and coordination procedures between Federal agen- MONITORING SYSTEM ACT funds for payments to the Dept. of the Interior Bu- cies and Indian tribes regarding government activities Bills and resolutions reau of Indian Education for Indian children (see that impact tribal lands and interests (see H.R. 5023), Enact (see H.R. 4847), [15MR] H.R. 4475), [20JA] [14AP] NATIONAL WATERWAYS CONFERENCE (ORGA- Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. Government regulations: determine blood quantum re- NIZATION) to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see quirement for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Bills and resolutions H.R. 4672), [23FE] Pueblo tribe (see H.R. 4984), [25MR] (see H.R. Anniversary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] Arizona: resolve water rights claims of the White 5811), [21JY] NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY Mountain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration Grand Ronde Reservation Act: technical corrections Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] (see H.R. 6070), [30JY] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1039), [26JA] Arts and humanities: protect Indian arts and crafts Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native through the improvement of applicable criminal pro- NATIONAL WEEK OF HOPE Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganiza- Bills and resolutions ceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (see tion and recognition of the Native Hawaiian govern- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1206), [23MR] H. Con. Res. 304), [26JY] ment (H.R. 2314), consideration (see H. Res. 1083), (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure [22FE] in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement Housing: develop the former Bennett Freeze area to NATIONAL WHOLE CHILD MONTH of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of those Bills and resolutions Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. Designate (see H. Res. 1093), [22FE] affected by ban on development of tribal lands in 3342), consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE VOLUNTEER IM- ———modify purposes and operation of certain facili- Kotzebue, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. PROVEMENT ACT ties to implement water rights compact among Mon- to the Maniilaq Association (see H.R. 5317), [13MY] Reports filed tana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and the U.S. (see Mankiller, Wilma P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1237), Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) H.R. 5592), [24JN] [13AP] (H.R. 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] Census: recognize importance and significance of 2010 Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, sale, and NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES Census and encourage each Native American com- export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern Bills and resolutions munity to name an elder to be the first member sea otter pelts taken for subsistence purposes (see Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see H.R. 6394), [29SE] to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural H. Res. 1086), [22FE] Medicaid: provide 100 percent reimbursement for med- gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see ical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide H.R. 6258), [29SE] a federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- for management of the free-roaming wild horses in ———determine extent to which reports of child abuse ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge or neglect involving a potential combination of juris- Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust (see H.R. 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] dictions are screened out solely on the basis of cross- for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (see Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see jurisdictional complications (see H.R. 6498), [7DE] H.R. 5468), [28MY] H.R. 5380), [25MY] Corps of Engineers: determine the feasibility of car- Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use rying out a project to address water resource devel- (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] in management plans for compatible Federal lands opment and management needs of the Soboba Band Navajo Nation: facilitate business and agricultural leas- (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] of Luiseno Indian Reservation (see H.R. 4882), ing of lands (see H.R. 6210), [23SE] Volunteer workers: reauthorize volunteer programs and [18MR] New Mexico: repeal a restriction on treating as Indian community partnerships (see H.R. 4973), [25MR] Dept. of Education: pay Fort Lewis College an amount country certain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos Reports filed equal to the tuition charges for Indian students that in New Mexico (see H.R. 4445), [13JA] National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act: are not residents of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. [29JY] ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] Dept. of Energy: provide funds to States for rebates, [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK loans, and other incentives to eligible individuals Oregon: authorize Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Bills and resolutions or entities for the purchase and installation of solar and Coos, and Coquille, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 268), energy systems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] Klamath, and Burns Paiute Tribes to obtain 99-year [27AP] Dept. of Justice: further the mission of the Global lease authority for trust land (see H.R. 4916), NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Com- [23MR] Bills and resolutions mittee through recommendations for local, State, Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1174), [11MR] tribal, and Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] NATIONAL WORK AND FAMILY MONTH [25MR] Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Bills and resolutions ———improve compensation under the Radiation Ex- investments in clean water projects and transpor- Designate (see H. Res. 1598), [30JY] posure Compensation Program for workers involved tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] NATIONAL YELLOW RIBBON DAY in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] Quileute Indian Tribe: provide with tsunami and flood Bills and resolutions ———make grants to States, units of local govern- protection (see H.R. 6527), [16DE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1635), [16SE] ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription Riverside County, CA: authorize water rights settlement NATIONALLY ENHANCING THE WELLBEING drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians OF BABIES THROUGH OUTREACH AND RE- education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] (see H.R. 5413), [26MY] SEARCH NOW (NEWBORN) ACT Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian SBA: eliminate preferences and special rules for Alaska Reports filed Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), Native Corporations relative to Government con- Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] tracting (see H.R. 6447), [18NO] (House) (H.R. 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] ———conduct a special resource study to evaluate ———establish a Native American entrepreneurial de- NATIVE AMERICAN ECONOMIC ADVISORY significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability velopment program (see H.R. 6233), [28SE] COUNCIL and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify Bills and resolutions System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] that uncertified States and Indian tribes have author- Establish (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] ———convey certain Federal land to Elko County, ity to use certain payments for certain noncoal rec- NATIVE AMERICANS NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe lamation projects (see H.R. 4817), [10MR] Bills and resolutions of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see H.R. Taos, NM: congratulate Taos Pueblo, its leaders and Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of pri- 5416), [26MY] its people, on the anniversary of the return of their vately held farm, ranch, and forest land to make ———expand Koshare Indian Museum storage facility sacred Blue Lake lands (see H. Res. 1634), [16SE] their land available for access by the public for in La Junta, CO, to house collection of Bent’s Old Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable con- maple-tapping under State or tribal programs (see Fort National Historic Site and other National Park tributions of apparently wholesome food (see H.R. H.R. 5011), [13AP] Service collections (see H.R. 6050), [30JY] 6263), [29SE] ———support maple syrup production research and ———settle land claims within the Fort Hall Reserva- ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, tion in Idaho (see H.R. 4613), [4FE] newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of

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governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. tance beyond the coastal zone of Virginia (see H.R. for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- 6117), [14SE] 4942), [25MR] ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] Telecommunications: establish a position for a rep- ———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require payment resentative of Indian tribes on the Joint Board over- gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations of royalty on all oil and gas saved, removed, sold, seeing the implementation of universal communica- under such leases (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] or discharged under a lease (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] tions service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE] ———establish production incentive fee for lands ———require royalty and other payments for oil that Reports filed leased for oil or natural gas on which production is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] 390), [12JA] erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- Consideration of H.R. 1065, White Mountain Apache 1574), [29JY] nities with access to improved information con- Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: Committee ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111– drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] 399), [19JA] ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations ———ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (see Consideration of H.R. 2314, Native Hawaiian Govern- (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] H.R. 6008), [30JY] Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve ment Reorganization Act: Committee on Rules ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- energy security (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] (House) (H. Res. 1083) (H. Rept. 111–413), [22FE] ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water ———require treatment of any plans, documents, and ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drill- Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] ing as a major Federal action relative to the National leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———support certain activities to advance tech- ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain nologies for safe and environmentally responsible 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. exploration, development, and production of oil and Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act: Com- 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4347) natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] 5697), [1JY] Research: promote domestic research and development (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer (see H.R. 5062), [15AP] Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act: Committee Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensa- on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1554) (H. Rept. or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see tion provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for 111–513), [28JN] H.R. 5248), [6MY] victims of natural gas explosion and treat as non- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act: Com- ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- taxable gains from conversion of affected property mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4445) spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] (H. Rept. 111–515), [28JN] ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of Ships and vessels: issue certificates of documentation Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), 2314) (H. Rept. 111–412), [22FE] from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- [15DE] Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improve- poses of addressing climate change without express ———require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas ment of Applicable Criminal Proceedings: Com- and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 725) (H. [13MY] to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), [28JN] Rept. 111–397), [15JA] Taxation: allow energy investment tax credit and resi- Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- Energy Policy Act: repeal certain provisions relative to exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. dential energy efficient property credit for natural mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) gas heat pumps (see H.R. 5518), [10JN] (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] 4922), [24MR] Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount ———make qualified biogas property eligible for the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: Com- energy credit and permit new clean renewable energy of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3254) bonds to finance qualified biogas property (see H.R. is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] 5581), [23JN] ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quan- ———provide a refundable credit against income tax tification Act: Committee on Natural Resources shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945), (see H.R. to assist individuals with high residential energy (House) (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 111–391), [12JA] 5973), [29JY] costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of per- ———provide an investment tax credit for biomass toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth sons engaging in sanctioned activities and require heating property and repeal the passive activity limi- PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) lessees disclose participation in energy-related ven- tation exception for working interests in oil and gas (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] tures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), property (see H.R. 5918), [29JY] NATIVE HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT REORGA- [30JY] Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to NIZATION ACT LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry Bills and resolutions gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] (see H.R. 5851), [26JY] Enact (H.R. 2314): consideration (see H. Res. 1083), ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] ———provide whistleblower protections to certain [22FE] Mineral Leasing Act: require an operator to compensate workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. Reports filed a surface owner for damages resulting from the oil 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] Consideration of H.R. 2314, Provisions: Committee on and gas operations of the operator on land affected Motions Rules (House) (H. Res. 1083) (H. Rept. 111–413), by the operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal [22FE] Natural Gas Act: amend certain provisions relative to Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 111–412), [22FE] 6124), [14SE] (H.R. 5851), [30JY] NATURAL GAS related term(s) POWER RESOURCES Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk Reports filed Bills and resolutions Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act: amend certain re- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop quirements for construction job training program [29JY] technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale grants (see H.R. 6395), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] ———prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and re- tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government lated activities in certain areas off of Florida (see 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] spending through elimination of wasteful energy sub- H.R. 5358), [20MY] Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources sidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] ———protect marine and coastal environments in Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- making areas available for leasing, exploration, and 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, explo- Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf ration, and development in important ecological areas search and Development Act: Committee on Science of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– Dept. of the Interior: agree to lessee requests to amend ———require each oil or gas drilling and production 554), [21JY] certain Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases and incor- operation with leases to annually certify compliance NATURAL GAS ACT porate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspen- with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), Bills and resolutions sion provisions (see H.R. 4521), [26JA] [22JY] Foreign trade: amend certain provisions relative to ex- ———conduct proposed oil and gas lease sale for ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- portation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. areas of the Outer Continental Shelf a certain dis- ations to have in place the best available technology 6124), [14SE]

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NATURAL HAZARDS RISK REDUCTION ACT Government regulations: require use of safe well con- ———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for re- Reports filed trol technologies and practices for the drilling of newable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] Provisions: Committee on Science and Technology high-risk oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] Public lands: improve natural resources management (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. Rept. 111–424), [26FE] Great Lakes: affirm waters are impressed and managed planning for State-owned facilities used for national NATURAL RESOURCES consistent with public trust principles to protect the defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] Bills and resolutions navigational, conservation, and public interest in Renewable energy: promote development and use of BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: such waters (see H.R. 6006), [30JY] marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- nologies and identify and address potential impacts Bureau of Reclamation: modify purposes and operation pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] of certain facilities to implement water rights com- tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers Riverside County, CA: authorize water rights settlement pact among Montana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians and the U.S. (see H.R. 5592), [24JN] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] (see H.R. 5413), [26MY] ———participate in phase one of the South San Diego ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 4579), covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] [3FE] claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill Taxation: ensure oil production excise tax will continue Corps of Engineers: determine the feasibility of car- to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by rying out a project to address water resource devel- incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any opment and management needs of the Soboba Band future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] of Luiseno Indian Reservation (see H.R. 4882), curred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ———provide an investment tax credit for advanced [18MR] biofuel production (see H.R. 5343), [19MY] Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Natural Resources incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- Conservation Service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [27AP] ments for electricity generated from renewable re- Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack Water: assist municipalities experiencing significant posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf 5436), [27MY] ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow hardships raising revenue to finance projects and of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] activities for construction of wastewater treatment Dept. of the Interior: agree to lessee requests to amend foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] certain Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases and incor- Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] ———increase assistance for States, water systems, porate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspen- Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe sion provisions (see H.R. 4521), [26JA] reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and ———approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights [21AP] strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), consideration International relations: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] international community in reversing renewable nat- ———authorize BLM, National Park Service, U.S. ural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), ———provide for conservation and development of Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to [25MR] water and related resources and authorize Dept. of respond to violations of regulations on the manage- International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and the Army construction and improvement projects for ment, use, and protection of public lands (see H.R. ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] ———reduce lead in drinking water (see H.R. 5289), 4589), [3FE] Investments: increase funding for individual develop- ———authorize participation in design and construc- ment accounts through funds received by eliminating [12MY] Motions tion of water treatment facility to reclaim and reuse the domestic production tax deduction for coal and Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal municipal wastewater within the Orange County other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] Water District service area (see H.R. 5039), [15AP] [30JY] ———carry out programs and activities for connecting Reports filed Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee children and families with the outdoors (see H.R. production industries, processing, refining, purifi- on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. 6426), [18NO] cation, metals production and alloying, and magnet ———conduct a technological capability assessment, Rept. 111–524), [1JY] production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and survey, and economic feasibility study on recovery 4866), [17MR] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), of minerals from the seabed of the U.S. (see H.R. National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon [29JY] 4792), [9MR] Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] 1574), [29JY] coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- ———participate in projects to encourage design, plan- Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, ning, and construction of the North Los Angeles restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] County, CA, Regional Water Recycling Project (see Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. H.R. 4726), [2MR] Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing ———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. and other persons having ownership interests in re- 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] sponsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] ———provide grants and enter into cooperative agree- Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume As- ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- ments for integrated regional water conservation sessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] (House) (H.R. 4252) (H. Rept. 111–433), [11MR] ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- [20MY] Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: Com- ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3254) systems and improve oil spill response and removal Outer Continental Shelf: suspend certain activities until (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident Water Resources Development Act: Committee on ———study suitability and feasibility of designating in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on 5222), [5MY] 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on NAZI PARTY—WORLD WAR II National Park System (see H.R. 4686), [24FE] liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] Bills and resolutions Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable ———require royalty and other payments for oil that Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry [21DE] discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters out training programs based on lessons from the EPA: make additional capitalization grants to State (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] water pollution control revolving funds that adopt Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel produc- Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] tion, develop more nuclear power, and expand re- Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- newable electricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] eligible to contract with any governmental agency risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] ———increase energy credit for equipment used to for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- generate electricity by geothermal power and extend H.R. 6347), [29SE] ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected grants for specified energy property (see H.R. 4424), World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] [12JA] liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims,

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commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, ———request the President and direct the Dept. to NEW LONDON, CT enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- provide certain documents relative to the application Bills and resolutions tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level Real estate: require State and local compliance with NBC UNIVERSAL, INC. nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. 1466), [22JN] constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers [23JN] oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see H. Con. to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to Res. 258), [25MR] (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Reports filed U.S. Coast Guard Academy Anniversary: Committee NEAL, RICHARD E. (a Representative from Massa- Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Ne- on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. chusetts) vada (see H.R. 5416), [26MY] Con. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 111–541), [15JY] Bills and resolutions introduced ———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, NEW MEXICO Taxation: expand personal and retirement savings by Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified Bills and resolutions allowing employees not covered by qualified retire- BLM: withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding ment plans to save for retirement through automatic as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY] Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] [10AU] Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- [26FE] Historic buildings and sites: convey certain public land of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, financed income derived from real property and in- in and around historic mining townsites (see H.R. Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions 5370), [24MY] 3342), consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Carson National Forest: adjust boundary (see H.R. NEBRASKA or establishment of national monuments in Nevada 6209), [23SE] Bills and resolutions except by express authorization of Congress (see Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in Ari- H.R. 4675), [24FE] 5388), [25MY] zona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, pre- Yucca Mountain license application review relative H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] viously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- 5339), [19MY] 1732), [18NO] ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers Homestead National Monument of America: rename Reports filed involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian 5463), [28MY] Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- [28MY] consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide ———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, NEGLECTED INFECTIONS OF IMPOVERISHED Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, AMERICANS ACT of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified Bills and resolutions Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY] Enact (see H.R. 5986), [30JY] (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area: establish in New Mexico (see H.R. 5334), [18MY] NEIGHBORWORKS AMERICA (ORGANIZATION) NEVADA MINING TOWNSITE CONVEYANCE Hispanic Education Act: tribute (see H. Res. 1432), Bills and resolutions ACT [10JN] Bills and resolutions Mortgages: ensure adequate funding for mortgage fore- Moriarty, NM: designate DWI Memorial of Perpetual Enact (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] closure mitigation activities in connection with the Tears as the official National DWI Victims Memo- NEW BEDFORD, MA Dept. of the Treasury Home Affordable Modification rial (see H.R. 5415), [26MY] Program (see H.R. 6069), [30JY] Bills and resolutions National Guard: honor the New Mexico Air National Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New NELSON, GAYLORD (a former Senator from Wis- Guard and recognize service of the 150th Fighter Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), consin) Wing (see H. Res. 1697), [29SE] Bills and resolutions relative to [2MR] Native Americans: facilitate business and agricultural Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor found- NEW BLACK PANTHER PARTY leasing of Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), er, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), [19MR] Reports filed [23SE] NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- ———repeal a restriction on treating as Indian country Bills and resolutions atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- certain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos in New Observance (see H. Res. 1518), [14JY] miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee Mexico (see H.R. 4445), [13JA] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. NEUGEBAUER, RANDY (a Representative from Reports filed 111–404), [27JA] Texas) Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- NEW ERA EXPANSION ACT Bills and resolutions introduced ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions Budget: require spending limits be imposed when the 390), [12JA] Enact (see H.R. 4584), [3FE] statutory limit on the public debt is increased (see Cibola National Forest Boundary Expansion: Com- NEW HAMPSHIRE H.R. 4587), [3FE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5388) Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–601), [16SE] National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- (see H. Res. 1485), [29JN] Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office, Lubbock, TX: des- Shelf (see H.R. 5697), [1JY] ignate (see H.R. 5565), [22JN] (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] NEW JERSEY Taxation: constitutional amendment on tax limitations Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- Bills and resolutions ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (see H.J. Res. 87), [26MY] Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional ———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] consent to interstate compact between New Jersey Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act: Com- [3MR] and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4445) Motions 6202), [23SE] (H. Rept. 111–515), [28JN] Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- Dept. of the Interior: establish the Delaware River Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: Com- ing Fund Program to make capital investments in Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3254) eligible institutions to increase availability of credit ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] for small businesses (H.R. 5297), [17JN] portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. NEW MEXICO (U.S.S.) NEVADA 5697), [1JY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Morristown National Historical Park: designate library Tribute (see H. Res. 1132), [2MR] Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- NEW ORLEANS, LA location, entry, and patent under mining laws and quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] Bills and resolutions disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and New Meadowlands Project: commend construction as New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally Res. 1079, 1080), [9FE] 5219), [5MY] sustainable sports complexes in the world (see H. Schools: anniversary of integration (see H. Res. 1713), Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC Res. 1563), [27JY] [15NO] to withdraw the license application for a high-level Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (FOOTBALL TEAM) nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with (SMART) Research and Development Compact: Bills and resolutions prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] Tribute (see H. Res. 1079, 1080), [9FE]

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NEW YORK, NY suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the Na- Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see Bills and resolutions tional Park System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] H.R. 4925), [24MR] African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum ———establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration NEWSPAPERS related term(s) NEWS MEDIA and Educational Center: establish (see H.R. 5701), Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] Bills and resolutions [1JY] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial 5697), [1JY] vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conserva- media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] tion, and management of Onondaga Lake in New Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. York (see H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] 1428), [9JN] [29SE] Northwest Labor Press (publication): anniversary (see Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Flanders, NY: designate a single, unique ZIP code (see H. Res. 1627), [16SE] Article III courts of individuals involved in the Sep- H.R. 4721), [2MR] Toledo (OH) Blade: anniversary (see H. Res. 1012), tember 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect water- [13JA] [2FE] shed (see H.R. 5876), [27JY] NEWTON, CAMERON Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Bills and resolutions for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- Tribute (see H. Res. 1761), [14DE] alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. 9/11 HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. 1674), [29SE] Bills and resolutions 4457), [13JA] ———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and Enact (H.R. 847): consideration (see H. Res. 1674), Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ first responders for response to attempted terrorist [29SE] efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), [4MY] Motions earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] Penfield, NY: anniversary (see H. Res. 1234), [25MR] Enact (H.R. 847), [29SE] Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal post- Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), ———Senate amendment, [22DE] humously (see H.R. 6076), [30JY] [29NO] Reports filed Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: des- Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Consideration of H.R. 847, Provisions: Committee on ignate (see H.R. 6205), [23SE] Course (see H. Res. 1513), [13JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), Motions [29SE] [29NO] New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), [15JY] services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] Sutton, Percy: tribute (see H. Res. 1349), [11MY] rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. ———extend and improve protections and services to (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] 1610), [14SE] individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack NO HEALTH CARE SUBSIDIES FOR ILLEGAL ———extend and improve protections and services to (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] ALIENS ACT individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack Reports filed Bills and resolutions (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), [29SE] Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- Enact (see H.R. 6444), [18NO] ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. NO NEW DRILLING ACT of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] Bills and resolutions September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- Enact (see H.R. 5248), [6MY] Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. NO TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS ACT ———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Bills and resolutions first responders for response to attempted terrorist Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: Enact (see H.R. 5939), [29JY] attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), [4MY] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. NOBEL PRIZE Motions 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] Bills and resolutions Terrorism: extend and improve protections and services 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- Boyle, Willard S.: recipient for physics (see H. Res. to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist at- ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. 1069), [3FE] tack (H.R. 847), [29SE] 111–560), [22JY] George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: des- ———extend and improve protections and services to ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) ignate (see H.R. 5605), [25JN] individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] Liu Xiaobo: recipient for peace (see H. Res. 1717), (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] NEW YORK YANKEES (BASEBALL TEAM) [16NO] Reports filed Bills and resolutions Smith, George E.: recipient for physics (see H. Res. Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), [15JY] 1069), [3FE] mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. NEWS MEDIA NOISE POLLUTION related term(s) POLLUTION Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding Taxation: allow individuals a credit against income tax tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] for noise abatement property installed in residences 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dis- impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- semination of violent extremist ideologies over the [29SE] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS related term(s) 111–560), [22JY] 5729), [13JY] CHARITIES; TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) ———transmit to the House of Representatives classi- Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] fied documents unlawfully disclosed and provided Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anni- NEW YORK GIANTS (FOOTBALL TEAM) to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media versary (see H. Res. 1582), [29JY] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve New Jersey: commend construction of the New Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support applications to operate new demonstration programs, Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), [15JY] [22JN] ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), NEW YORK JETS (FOOTBALL TEAM) Philippines: condemn violence against members of the [13MY] Bills and resolutions media, express condolences to families of victims Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and New Jersey: commend construction of the New of such violence, and call for investigation of mur- health care providers to donate prescription medica- Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- ders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), [21JY] tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] [29AP] NEW YORK (STATE) Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- Children and youth: provide grants to nonprofit organi- Bills and resolutions peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of zations that carry out child-parent visitation programs Appalachian Development Highway System: extend materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924), for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. Corridor N from its current northern terminus at (see H.R. 5948), (see H.R. 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 5747), [15JY] Corridor M near Ebensburg, PA, to Corridor T, near 6086), [10AU] Dept. of Agriculture: assist eligible schools and non- Salamanca, NY (see H.R. 5951), [29JY] Women: promote media literacy and youth empower- profit entities to implement farm to school programs Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study ment programs, research impact of depictions of girls that improve access to local foods in eligible schools to evaluate significance of Newtown Battlefield and and women in the media, and establish a National (see H.R. 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY]

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———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh NORTH CAROLINA Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- Bills and resolutions Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on tions by giving certain States the option of receiving Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] 294), [30JN] 111–483), [18MY] Dept. of Education: award contracts to nonprofit orga- Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- nizations to enter into partnerships with local edu- establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) cational agencies to turn around low-performing pub- Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] lic high schools (see H.R. 5467), [28MY] Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see H.R. 6115), NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS (PUBLICATION) Dept. of Justice: establish demonstration program to [14SE] Bills and resolutions partner nonprofit organizations with juvenile justice ———enter into an agreement to provide for manage- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1627), [16SE] agencies to monitor juvenile facilities and provide ment of the free-roaming wild horses in and around NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY families with increased positive engagement (see the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. Bills and resolutions H.R. 6361), [29SE] 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] Feinberg School of Medicine: anniversary (see H. Res. Dept. of Labor: reauthorize grants program to provide North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. 1004), [12JA] mentoring, job training and placement, and other Res. 1361), [13MY] NORTON, ELEANOR HOLMES (a Delegate from the transitional services to assist eligible offenders in Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands con- District of Columbia) obtaining and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), tiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced [24FE] 4524), [26JA] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Dept. of the Interior: provide grants to certain nonprofit Tarboro, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), [24JN] Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics organizations (see H.R. 5134), [22AP] NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- Bills and resolutions [21AP] ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of Anniversary (see H. Res. 1361), [13MY] ———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] Bills and resolutions [21AP] Government: strengthen partnership (see H.R. 5533), Sports: tribute to men’s cross country team (see H. ———provide for furnishing of statues by the District [15JN] Res. 1001), [12JA] of Columbia for display in Statuary Hall (see H.R. Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations NORTH DAKOTA 5493), [9JN] (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] Bills and resolutions Dept. of HHS: provide for a national program to con- Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act Colleges and universities: commend for efforts in serv- duct and support activities toward reducing the num- on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- ing Armed Forces members, veterans, and their fami- ber of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), lies (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] (see H.R. 4452), [13JA] Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- [15NO] District of Columbia: afford residents who are Federal olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Investments: increase funding for individual develop- employees the same opportunities for political par- ment accounts through funds received by eliminating NORTH ROYALTON, OH ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland Bills and resolutions the domestic production tax deduction for coal and or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), ———authorize improvements in the operation of gov- participants (see H. Res. 1494), [30JN] [30JY] ernment (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI ———deauthorize a portion of Potomac River, Wash- Bills and resolutions designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] ington Channel navigation project (see H.R. 5545), Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure ade- [16JN] (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] quate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation ———direct the National Park Service and the Dept. activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treas- NORTHEAST CORRIDOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL of the Interior to transfer certain properties to the ury Home Affordable Modification Program (see ACT District of Columbia (see H.R. 5494), [9JN] Bills and resolutions H.R. 6069), [30JY] ———establish charter for government (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 4838), [12MR] Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- 5968), [29JY] grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, COMMON- ———expand allowable uses for Kingman and Herit- organizations to implement research-based tech- WEALTH OF age Islands (see H.R. 6278), [29SE] Bills and resolutions ———permit advertising and sale of lottery tickets nology curriculum designed for older adults (see American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, within certain areas inside the ‘‘Federal enclave’’ H.R. 5269), [11MY] Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), [29SE] (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] NONPROFIT SECTOR AND COMMUNITY SOLU- Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the fur- ———promote development of southwest waterfront TIONS ACT nishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in (see H.R. 5544), [16JN] Bills and resolutions Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), [13JY] ———reduce the waiting period for holding special Enact (see H.R. 5533), [15JN] Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility elections to fill vacancies in the District of Columbia NORTH AMERICAN INCLUSION MONTH of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone Council (see H.R. 5702), [1JY] Bills and resolutions forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as ———revise certain administrative authorities of the Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1014), [13JA] a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4686), courts and authorize Public Defender Service to pro- NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION [24FE] vide professional liability insurance for its officers (NATO) Education: establish a program that enables college- and employees for certain claims (see H.R. 5367), Bills and resolutions bound residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to [24MY] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- have greater choices among institutions of higher Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, cies: making appropriations for military construction education (see H.R. 4526), [27JA] DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] Help America Vote Act: make an election administra- Federal employees: provide for a voluntary, non-work- ———making appropriations for military construction tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana related disability insurance program (see H.R. 6368), and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other [29SE] (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal International relations: strengthen U.S. commitment to Housing: authorize incremental vouchers for section responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. transatlantic security by implementing principles out- 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet housing 5724), [13JY] lined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. needs of low-income families (see H.R. 5845), FEMA: tribute to organizations comprising the National 5338), [18MY] [22JY] Urban Search and Rescue System for determination Serbia: commend application for European Union Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: recog- and work as first responders to disasters and other membership and recognize efforts to integrate into nize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), its importance to marine research, ocean science, H. Res. 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] [27MY] and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), Reports filed [21JA] [13JY] Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- Postal Service: issue postage stamp to honor lives of erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations tional funds for community service senior opportuni- Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. (see for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] H. Res. 1306), [28AP] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information Rept. 111–570), [27JY] to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- Reports filed mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] cies Appropriations for Military Construction and Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display ———prohibit charging of any fee for admission to Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee any permanent exhibit in any museum or facility (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] (see H.R. 4776), [4MR]

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———revise composition of the Board of Regents so ———disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms that all members are individuals appointed by the pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] President from a list of nominees submitted by the 92), [21JN] Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, leadership of the Congress (see H.R. 4774), [4MR] Safety: require a nuclear power facility licensee to no- Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens Taxation: create disaster protection funds in the District tify the NRC and State and local authorities within (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] of Columbia by property and casualty insurance 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, companies for payment of policyholders’ claims aris- in excess of allowable limits (see H.R. 6386), [29SE] Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), ing from natural catastrophic events (see H.R. 5762), U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. [15JY] H.R. 5979), [29JY] 1744), [1DE] U.S. Parole Commission: provide for permanent exist- U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, con- ence (see H.R. 4685), [24FE] (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic demn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of NUCLEAR ENERGY related term(s) NUCLEAR REGU- Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to LATORY COMMISSION; NUCLEAR WEAPONS; Messages stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), POWER RESOURCES; RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- [22JY] Bills and resolutions tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation President Obama, [5MY] purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- [16NO] (see H.J. Res. 88), [15JN] sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] Dept. of Energy: authorize bartering, transferring, or President Obama, [12MY] Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize selling surplus uranium from inventory (see H.R. Reports filed contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- 5068), [20AP] Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act: Com- clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- ———authorize the National Nuclear Security Admin- mittee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. tion specialists and disseminating timely information istration to establish technology transfer centers at 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] national security laboratories (see H.R. 5262), Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide National security: improve efforts to prevent, deter, [11MY] Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover ———carry out a research program to reduce manufac- of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction turing and construction costs relative to nuclear reac- Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] tors (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- ———carry out initiatives to advance innovation in NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear energy (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] systems more competitive, and increase efficiency MENT ACT Bills and resolutions U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and safety of civilian nuclear power (see H.R. 5866), (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic [27JY] Enact (see H.R. 5866), [27JY] Reports filed Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] ———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate Messages two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. Provisions: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to 5164), [28AP] the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH INITIATIVE IM- ———create the right business environment for dou- Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in PROVEMENT ACT bling production of clean nuclear energy and other Russia: President Obama, [17JN] Bills and resolutions clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Enact (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] clean energy research and development (see H.R. Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] 4741), [3MR] NUCLEAR POWER 2021 ACT National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, ———disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw Bills and resolutions [10MR] the license application for a high-level nuclear waste Enact (see H.R. 5164), [28AP] Reports filed repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION related Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- H. Res. 1209), [23MR] term(s) NUCLEAR ENERGY tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security ———establish monetary prizes for achievements in Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel Dept. of Energy: carry out programs to develop and WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee alternatives (see H.R. 5505), [10JN] demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor de- on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. ———reduce deficits and Government spending signs (see H.R. 5164), [28AP] Rept. 111–659), [18NO] through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and ———disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw NUNES, DEVIN (a Representative from California) programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] the license application for a high-level nuclear waste ———request the President and direct the Dept. to Bills and resolutions introduced repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see Monuments and memorials: require certain procedures provide certain documents relative to the application H. Res. 1209), [23MR] for designating national monuments (see H.R. 5580), to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level Hazardous substances: condemn decision to begin the [23JN] nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. 1466), [22JN] closure of the Yucca Mountain license application Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- Dept. of Homeland Security: issue rules that designate review relative to high-level nuclear waste storage no-fly zones near certain nuclear power plants (see eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- (see H. Res. 1732), [18NO] hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal H.R. 5910), [28JY] ———honor commitment to establish Yucca Mountain, Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] NV, as the nation’s primary permanent nuclear waste Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel produc- storage site (see H. Res. 1123), [26FE] Substances and Worker Health for the contractor tion, develop more nuclear power, and expand re- Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), newable electricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- [22SE] States: establish terms and conditions for carrying out thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- Taxation: provide for reporting and disclosure by State H.R. 6386), [29SE] nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), and local public employee retirement pension plans [26FE] NUCLEAR WEAPONS related term(s) NUCLEAR EN- (see H.R. 6484), [2DE] Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for ERGY; WEAPONS NURSING RELIEF FOR DISADVANTAGED AREAS purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- Bills and resolutions ACT posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- History: support a national day of remembrance for Bills and resolutions mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see Health care professionals: extend changes to require- NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the H. Res. 1623), [15SE] ments for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in cer- Yucca Mountain license application review relative Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political tain health professional shortage areas (see H.R. to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist des- 5687), [1JY] 1732), [18NO] ignation from opposition group, and impose sanc- NYE, GLENN C. (a Representative from Virginia) Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), Bills and resolutions introduced brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- [10JN] Armed Forces: pay a monthly stipend to the surviving gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] ———mark anniversary of Presidential election, sup- parents of members who die during a period of Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel produc- port citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and con- war (see H.R. 6371), [29SE] tion, develop more nuclear power, and expand re- demn ongoing human rights abuses and continued Dept. of Defense: codify the Military Spouse Career newable electricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. Advancement Account (MyCAA) program (see H.R. Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation 1457), [22JN] 6369), [29SE] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. ———prevent import or export of materials, equip- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for entitlement of 91), [21JN] ment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, surviving spouses of members who die on active

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duty to educational assistance under the Post 9/11 Transportation: establish a public transportation safety National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. program (see H.R. 4643), [22FE] thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: 5443), [27MY] (see H.R. 6372), [29SE] Water: provide for conservation and development of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Federal aid programs: create a means to review and water and related resources and authorize Dept. of (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplica- the Army construction and improvement projects for NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation tive, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] Bills and resolutions relative to 111–613), [22SE] Haiti: tribute to U.S. Armed Forces’ and first respond- James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection ers’ efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath ing Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), [26JA] 6507), [8DE] (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- Motions Potomac River, Washington Channel Navigation missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Project Portion Deauthorization: Committee on Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by report on investigation of relationship between ear- Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, mark requests made by Members and source and 5545) (H. Rept. 111–540), [15JY] and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Small business: prevent fraud in transactions involving Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] certain small business concerns (see H.R. 6370), by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- Recognize the Value of Recreational Aviation and [29SE] gram funds (H.R. 1586), [25MR] Backcountry Airstrips: Committee on Transportation U.S. Joint Forces Command: impose conditions on dis- Reports filed and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1473) (H. Rept. establishment, closure, or realignment and on work- Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- 111–593), [14SE] load reductions of civilian personnel of the command house, Rapid City, SD: Committee on Transportation Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- (see H.R. 6131), [15SE] and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient NYE COUNTY, NV 111–590), [14SE] Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee Bills and resolutions Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Nevada: convey certain public land in and around his- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] toric mining townsites (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: Com- Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- OAKLAND, CA mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Bills and resolutions (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 111–592), [14SE] Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), [12MY] structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- Israel: investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson [22FE] ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Transportation and in West Bank village of Nil’in and express sympathy structure (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4715) (H. Rept. 111– to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), [20SE], [22SE] 442), [17MR] [28AP] Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: ington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infra- OAKLAND ATHLETICS (BASEBALL TEAM) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure structure (House) (H.R. 5128) (H. Rept. 111–48), Bills and resolutions (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), [12MY] Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and [18MY] Support Goals and Ideals of National Learn To Fly OBAMA, MICHELLE Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation Day: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Bills and resolutions and Historic Preservation Activities: Committee on (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 111–477), [7MY] National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works [13JY] 5282) (H. Rept. 111–589), [14SE] OBERSTAR, JAMES L. (a Representative from Min- Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States Week: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- nesota) on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways ture (House) (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. 111–440), Bills and resolutions introduced During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee [12MR] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Support Goals and Ideals of National Train Day: Com- concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1665), 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) [28SE] Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- (H. Res. 1301) (H. Rept. 111–472), [4MY] ———make technical corrections to authorization leg- ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: islation (see H.R. 6516), [13DE] structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority [26JY] (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] (see H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- Support National Safe Digging Month: Committee on (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize Express Gratitude for Contributions That U.S. Air Traf- Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on firefighter assistance program and authorize use of fic Controllers Make To Keep the Traveling Public Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. fire department grant funds for fire station construc- Safe and Airspace Running Efficiently: Committee 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] tion (see H.R. 6464), [1DE] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Tribute to American Sail Training Association: Com- Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of Res. 1401) (H. Rept. 111–543), [15JY] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111–460), [13AP] H.R. 6167), [22SE] From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for Tribute to Freight Rail Industry: Committee on Trans- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1366) risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 111–542), [15JY] National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] U.S. Coast Guard Academy Anniversary: Committee H. Res. 1648), [22SE] Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 111–541), [15JY] (see H. Res. 1648), [22SE] Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Spe- NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), FEMA Independence Act: Committee on Transpor- cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Com- [2MR] tation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1174) (H. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Petroleum: recover damages for physical and economic Rept. 111–459), [13AP] (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111–470), [4MY] injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels All-American Road Designee: Committee on Trans- Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infra- and pipelines, and require adequate response plans portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 917) structure (House) (H. Con. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 111– (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] (H. Rept. 111–415), [22FE] 471), [4MY] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee Water Resources Development Act: Committee on thorize and improve programs and activities (see on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. H.R. 5897), [28JY] 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] Railroads: regulate hours of service for railroad em- Horse Transportation Safety Act: Committee on Trans- Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: ployees (see H.R. 6519), [14DE] portation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 305) (H. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of Rept. 111–645), [28SE] (House) (H.R. 4387) (H. Rept. 111–610), [20SE] the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4853), John C. Godbold U.S. Judicial Administration Building, OBEY, DAVID R. (a Representative from Wisconsin) [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] (see H.R. 5147), Atlanta, GA: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Bills and resolutions introduced [27AP] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] (see H.R. 6473), structure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 111–444), Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 101), [2DE] [18MR] [30NO] (see H.J. Res. 105), [17DE]

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———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- H.R. 5248), [6MY] Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor found- ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental er, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), [19MR] Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- Shelf oil exploration, development, and production Designated Speaker pro tempore tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- House of Representatives, [28MY] 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] Motions Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education Ecology and environment: improve ability to sustain Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and [29JY] capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, preven- SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMIN- tion, response, restoration, and research (see H.R. tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] ISTRATION 6292), [29SE] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- Bills and resolutions EPA: make grants for the improvement of storm water grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] cies: making appropriations for military construction damages for physical and economic injuries caused by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see Taxation: impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid [1JY] H.R. 6167), [22SE] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- Voluntary Protection Programs: authorize and expand to include more small businesses (see H.R. 6536), Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic gram funds (H.R. 1586), [10AU] striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone Reports filed [16DE] (see H.R. 6092), [10AU] Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year OCEAN, COASTAL, AND WATERSHED EDU- ———mitigate the economic impact of transition to 2011: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. CATION ACT sustainable fisheries on fishing communities (see Rept. 111–565), [26JY] Bills and resolutions H.R. 6316), [29SE] OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH related Enact (H.R. 3644): consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount term(s) SAFETY of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that Bills and resolutions Motions Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- Enact (H.R. 3644), [19MR] is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- thority to investigate underground coal mine operator Reports filed ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit Consideration of H.R. 3644, Provisions: Committee on Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), Rules (House) (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), 5631), [29JN] [18MY] [18MR] ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) States from the damage caused by the Deepwater ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers (H.R. 3644) (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] OCEAN WATCH (vessel) Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process Bills and resolutions ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater of State occupational safety and health plans (see Oceans: tribute to crew for voyage around North and Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] H.R. 4864), [16MR] South America and recognize importance of ocean ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation and coastal conservation (see H. Res. 1519), [14JY] Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped OCEANS and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. Substances and Worker Health for the contractor Bills and resolutions employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), 5436), [27MY] Arctic regions: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- [22SE] shipping in the Arctic including availability of aids reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), Federal Employees’ Compensation Act: cover services to navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capa- provided to injured workers by physician assistants [21AP] bility, and maritime search and rescue (H.R. 2865) International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and and nurse practitioners (see H.R. 5270), [11MY] (see H.R. 5770), [19JY] Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance cards and similar devices containing the national H. Res. 1314), [29AP] hazard reporting phone number to mine operators visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety H.R. 4493), [21JA] H. Res. 1354), [12MY] practices and compliance in order to prevent mine ———recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. Deep and its importance to marine research, ocean accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] 1624), [15SE] OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection science, and future human exploration (see H. Res. Dept. of Commerce: conduct an aerial assessment of Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. 1027), [21JA] sea turtle populations in U.S. waters (see H.R. 5155), 6536), [16DE] Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction [27AP] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] ———establish a program to develop a coordinated damages for physical and economic injuries caused Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- and comprehensive Federal coastal mapping effort by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- (see H.R. 6215), [23SE] [1JY] entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for Safety: improve mine and occupational safety law com- Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasi- any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, and pre- bility and potential of establishing a deep water sea H. Res. 1390), [25MY] vent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), [3DE] port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent Dept. of Education: establish a clearinghouse of infor- National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- mation on best practices for ocean lifeguard training ideals (see H. Res. 1458), [22JN] place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), programs (see H.R. 6106), [10AU] Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with [1JY] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a technological capability tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower and other pro- assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study [16DE] tections to certain offshore workers (see H.R. 5749), on recovery of minerals from the seabed of the U.S. NOAA: establish education and watershed programs [15JY] (see H.R. 4792), [9MR] which advance environmental literacy, including pre- ———provide whistleblower protections to certain ———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), H.R. 5851), [26JY] under such leases (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] ———provide whistleblower protections to certain ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] around North and South America and recognize im- 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations portance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. Motions (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] Res. 1519), [14JY] Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- Oil Pollution Act: extend liability to corporations, part- certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] nerships, and other persons having ownership inter- (H.R. 5851), [30JY] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain ests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] Reports filed portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator 5697), [1JY] [20MY]

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———repeal limits on liability for economic damages Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- practices that negatively affect the environment (see resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] search and Development Act: Committee on Science H.R. 6311), [29SE] Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying leasing, and related activities in certain areas off 554), [21JY] incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the of Florida (see H.R. 5358), [20MY] O’CONNOR, SANDRA DAY Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see ———protect marine and coastal environments in Bills and resolutions H. Res. 997), [12JA] making areas available for leasing, exploration, and Tribute (see H. Res. 1141), [4MR] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, explo- OFFERING PATIENTS TRUE AND INDIVIDUAL- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- ration, and development in important ecological areas IZED OPTIONS NOW (OPTION) ACT eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] Bills and resolutions [4MR] ———require each oil or gas drilling and production Enact (H.R. 3889): pass (see H.R. 5073), [20AP] Trade Act: strengthen provisions relative to identifica- operation with leases to annually certify compliance OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), Bills and resolutions 6007), [30JY] [22JY] Appropriations: establish National Commission on Ear- Motions ———suspend certain activities until the investigation mark Reform and OMB Office of Grant Making, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf streamline Federal grant making process, and end agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), earmarks and limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. OFFSHORE LEASE FAIRNESS ACT [5MY] 5775), [19JY] Bills and resolutions Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of di- Enact (see H.R. 5973), [29JY] liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] rect spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS WORKER WHISTLE- ———require royalty and other payments for oil that ———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- BLOWER PROTECTION ACT is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] Bills and resolutions discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters ———require Presidential and congressional budgets Enact (H.R. 5851): consideration (see H. Res. 1574), (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] to disclose and display the net present value of future [29JY] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), Motions damages for physical and economic injuries caused [16MR] Enact (H.R. 5851), [30JY] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Congress: establish and maintain a single website ac- Reports filed [1JY] cessible to the public that allows the public to obtain Consideration of H.R. 5851, Provisions: Committee on ———recover damages for physical and economic in- electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports Rules (House) (H. Res. 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill (see H.R. 6026), [30JY] [29JY] clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels Federal agencies and departments: require report and OFFSHORE SAFETY AND RESPONSE IMPROVE- and pipelines, and require adequate response plans recommendations on adjustment or reduction of fees MENT ACT (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] imposed for services and things of value each agency Bills and resolutions Power resources: support certain activities to advance produces (see H.R. 5988), [30JY] Enact (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] technologies for safe and environmentally respon- Federal aid programs: improve oversight of the single OFFSHORE WIND POWER ACT sible exploration, development, and production of audit process (see H.R. 5018), [14AP] Bills and resolutions Federal Real Property Disposal Pilot Program: establish oil and natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] Enact (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] Renewable energy: promote development and use of (see H.R. 5535), [16JN] OGDEN, UT marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- Information technology: establish and maintain website Bills and resolutions nologies and identify and address potential impacts to track the expenditure of Government funds (see McKay-Dee Hospital Center: anniversary (see H. Res. of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] H.R. 6052), [30JY] 1136), [3MR] Ships and vessels: require vessels used in drilling for National security: require quadrennial national security oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. reviews (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] OHIO jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. U.S. Trade and Development Agency: terminate au- Bills and resolutions 5613), [28JN] thorities (see H.R. 5547), [16JN] Bowling Green State University: tribute to women’s Taxation: extend investment tax credit for offshore Reports filed basketball team (see H. Res. 1232), [25MR] wind facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) [25FE] effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POL- Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] ICY locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- Bills and resolutions Park System (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] Drugs: require a northern border counternarcotics strat- E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), egy (see H.R. 4748), [3MR] participants (see H. Res. 1494), [30JN] [5MY] Public lands: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Emil Bolas Post Office, Wadsworth, OH: designate Motions Strategy and provide for enhanced penalties for cer- (see H.R. 4536), [27JA] (see H.R. 4602), [4FE] NOAA: establish education and watershed programs tain drug offenses on Federal lands (see H.R. 5645), Insects: assist in conducting a bed bug prevention and which advance environmental literacy, including pre- [30JN] mitigation program (see H.R. 6383), [29SE] paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate ———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexi- Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), [19MR] can drug trafficking (see H. Res. 1540), [20JY] [20AP] Reports filed OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POL- Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources ICY H.R. 6040), [30JY] (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] Bills and resolutions Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association: anniversary (see H. Res. Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related 1419), [28MY] tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), H. Res. 1047), [27JA] (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] [4MR] Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide Motions [25FE] Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related Reports filed lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL IN- on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] TELLIGENCE 111–527), [13JY] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor Bills and resolutions OHIO FIRE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), Bills and resolutions Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. [29JY] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1419), [28MY] 111–483), [18MY] National security: require report on foreign develop- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- ment of electromagnetic pulse weapons (see H.R. Bills and resolutions mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) 6471), [1DE] Sports: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1047), (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [27JA] Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Bills and resolutions OHNO, APOLO A. Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Foreign trade: take discretionary action if a foreign Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] country engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or Tribute (see H. Res. 1151), [9MR]

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OIL POLLUTION ACT Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on port World Fit program promoting physical fitness Bills and resolutions the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] Business and industry: require polluters to pay the full 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] Sports: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting win- cost of oil spills (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), [21JA] ter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), Claims: provide for timely consideration of claims sub- Reports filed [2MR] mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act: Committee U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1554) (H. Rept. Team (see H. Res. 1479), [25JN] Courts: extend liability to corporations, partnerships, 111–513), [28JN] Reports filed and other persons having ownership interests in re- Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act: Committee sponsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5194) (H. Rept. ———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee 111–595), [16SE] to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), [21DE] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] Bills and resolutions ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Children and youth: commemorate national partnership [20MY] Bills and resolutions between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] Sisters (see H. Con. Res. 317), [15SE] Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management Terrorism: remember victims of attack on the Alfred OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), Bills and resolutions and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] BLM: provide small miner waivers from claim mainte- discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL nance fees for a period of time after written receipt 5572), [22JN] FOUNDATION of defects is provided to the claimant to cure defects Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund: authorize advances for Bills and resolutions or pay the claim maintenance fee (see H.R. 4991), the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5499), Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on [25MR] [10JN] the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] STREETS ACT damages for physical and economic injuries caused OLDER AMERICANS ACT Bills and resolutions by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: establish guidelines to prevent and [1JY] Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to Taxation: deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juve- ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil organizations to implement research-based tech- nile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] nology curriculum designed for older adults (see 6542), [17DE] ———deny trade or business expense deduction for H.R. 5269), [11MY] ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see ———include information on HIV in certain disease ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial H.R. 5995), [30JY] prevention and health promotion services (see H.R. and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for 4657), [23FE] (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] notifying Government officials of violations of Oil ———make available to U.S. territories additional ———provide grants to States and local governments Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands funds for community service senior opportunities for video recording of custodial interrogations (see Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] H.R. 6508), [9DE] Reports filed Senior Community Service Employment Program: ex- ———provide incentive payments under the Edward Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- pand (see H.R. 4819), [10MR] Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science OLDER AMERICANS’ JOB OPPORTUNITIES JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– BLUEPRINT ACT and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 553), [21JY] Bills and resolutions 4614), [4FE] OIL POLLUTION WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT Enact (see H.R. 5558), [17JN] ———provide State and local government incentives Bills and resolutions OLDER WORKER OPPORTUNITY ACT under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Enact (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] Bills and resolutions Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain serv- OIL SPILL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENVIRON- Enact (see H.R. 4591), [3FE] ices to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. MENTAL PROTECTION ACT OLSON, PETE (a Representative from Texas) 6214), [23SE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Drugs: reauthorize and amend relative to drug courts Enact (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social (see H.R. 6090), [10AU] Reports filed Services Block Grant Program funds provided for Schools: enhance safety of elementary and secondary Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. schools (see H.R. 6063), [30JY] structure (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), 5790), [20JY] OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT [27JY] Dept. of the Interior: lift moratorium on deepwater Bills and resolutions OIL SPILL CLEANUP TECHNOLOGIES ACT drilling operations (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] Dept. of the Interior: provide grants and enter into Bills and resolutions ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- cooperative agreements for integrated regional water Enact (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] conservation plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] OIL SPILL PREVENTION ACT OLVER, JOHN W. (a Representative from Massachu- OMNIBUS TRADE ACT Bills and resolutions setts) Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Enact (see H.R. 6517), [13DE] OIL SPILL VICTIMS REDRESS ACT Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 6568), [21DE] Medicaid: improve access to advanced practice nurses Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), [21JA] OKLAHOMA and physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 6373), [29SE] ORANGE COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Reports filed Bills and resolutions Air pollution: require the exclusion of data of an ex- Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in design ceedance or violation of a national ambient air qual- cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations and construction of water treatment facility to re- ity standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] claim and reuse municipal wastewater within the Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. OLYMPIC DAY Orange County Water District service area (see H.R. 5118), [22AP] Bills and resolutions 5039), [15AP] National Guard: commend Agribusiness Development Olympic Games: support goals, congratulate Team OREGON Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sus- USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, Bills and resolutions tainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see H. and support World Fit program promoting physical Chetco River: make technical corrections to wild and Res. 1110), [25FE] fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), scenic segment designations (see H.R. 5526), [15JN] ———tribute to Army and Air National Guard mem- [22JN] Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air bers for their service and sacrifice since September OLYMPIC GAMES related term(s) SPORTS Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), [2FE] Bills and resolutions Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see Mono County, CA: designate Mount Andrea Lawrence activities to protect and restore water quality (see H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] (see H.R. 5194), [29AP] H.R. 4652), [23FE] Native Americans: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in Ohno, Apolo A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1151), [9MR] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- maintaining the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental H.R. 4948), [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- Shelf (see H.R. 5213), [5MY]

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———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations [20MY] as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY] (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages Grand Ronde Reservation Act: technical corrections ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] (see H.R. 6070), [30JY] ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on Monuments and memorials: approve national monu- ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] ments and restrictions on the use of national monu- leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing ———require payment of royalty on all oil and gas ments (see H.R. 5135), [22AP] leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief saved, removed, sold, or discharged under a lease Native Americans: authorize Confederated Tribes of based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] Siletz Indians and Coos, and Coquille, Lower Ump- ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain ———require royalty and other payments for oil that qua, Siuslaw, Klamath, and Burns Paiute Tribes to portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land (see 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters H.R. 4916), [23MR] 5697), [1JY] (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] Reports filed ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Petroleum: establish a program to develop technologies Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale accidental Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see discharges from offshore oil and gas drilling oper- (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] H.R. 5248), [6MY] ations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- 5608), [25JN] (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] Reports filed Shelf oil exploration, development, and production ———require applicants for oil drilling and production Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- operations to submit an oil spill containment and (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPER- ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] ATION AND DEVELOPMENT systems and improve oil spill response and removal ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief Bills and resolutions technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Eco- Ecology and environment: protect marine and coastal Power resources: require each oil or gas drilling and nomic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. environments in making areas available for leasing, production operation with leases to annually certify 1391), [25MY] exploration, and development and prohibit oil and compliance with applicable laws and regulations (see ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPER- gas leasing, exploration, and development in impor- H.R. 5846), [22JY] ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- ATION IN EUROPE tant ecological areas (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] ations to have in place the best available technology Bills and resolutions ———suspend certain activities until the investigation for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), ———require treatment of any plans, documents, and [5MY] ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT INVESTIGATION lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drill- Florida: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and AND PROSECUTION ACT ing as a major Federal action relative to the National Bills and resolutions related activities in certain areas (see H.R. 5358), Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), [10JN] Enact (see H.R. 5932), [29JY] [20MY] ———support certain activities to advance tech- OROPEZA, JENNY GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- nologies for safe and environmentally responsible Bills and resolutions ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected exploration, development, and production of oil and Los Angeles County, CA: designate a portion of Inter- by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] state Route 710 as the ‘‘Jenny Oropeza Highway’’ Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- (see H.R. 6509), [9DE] of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that aster loans made to people directly affected by the ORTIZ, SOLOMON P. (a Representative from Texas) is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Bills and resolutions introduced ———ensure Government access to independent, peer- [20JY] Lieutenant Juan G. Carrion Post Office Building, reviewed scientific data and information to assess Taxation: extend investment tax credit for offshore Robstown, TX: designate (see H.R. 5912), [28JY] health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable wind facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. ———express condolences to workers who died on shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- (see H. Con. Res. 291), [29JN] the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] ORTON, LANCE workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for Bills and resolutions viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. notifying Government officials of violations of Oil New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement 1347), [11MY] Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands officers, and first responders for response to at- ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945), (see H.R. Motions Res. 1320), [4MY] 5973), [29JY] Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal OURAY COUNTY, CO ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] Reports filed covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage Reports filed San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, 111–600), [16SE] ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF curred by the Federal Government in assisting with tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Bills and resolutions cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf 5436), [27MY] Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor Dept. of the Interior: conduct proposed oil and gas foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources lease sale for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] a certain distance beyond the coastal zone of Vir- National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- ginia (see H.R. 4942), [25MR] Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] search and Development Act: Committee on Science ———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena 554), [21JY] under such leases (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- Oil Pollution Act: extend liability to corporations, part- Bills and resolutions erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. nerships, and other persons having ownership inter- Courts: increase limits on liability (see H.R. 5459), 1574), [29JY] ests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] [28MY]

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Dept. of the Interior: establish conditions for the OWENS, WILLIAM L. (a Representative from New CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in issuance of oil and gas leases to prevent discharges York) commerce of children’s food and beverage containers of oil in operations under such leases (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] 5868), [27JY] Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of pri- PAKISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas vately held farm, ranch, and forest land to make Bills and resolutions leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing their land available for access by the public for Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief maple-tapping under State or tribal programs (see War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] H.R. 5011), [13AP] Forces from Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. designate (see H.R. 6139), [15SE] Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. Congress: establish the style for amending laws (see Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. 5697), [1JY] H.R. 5571), [22JN] Res. 1556), [26JY] ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- Dept. of Defense: reduce discretionary overseas contin- Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- gency operations funds in budget for operations in or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see tunities Act relative to certain employees covered Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax H.R. 5248), [6MY] by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. credit against savings from such reduction (see H.R. ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental Con. Res. 297), (see H. Res. 1530), [15JY] 5353), [20MY] Shelf oil exploration, development, and production Dept. of Agriculture: expand eligibility for Farm Serv- Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- ice Agency loans (see H.R. 6057), [30JY] classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news Gulf of Mexico: increase amount of oil and gas lease tary activities and prescribing personnel strengths media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] revenue shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5973), (H.R. 5136), request Senate to return to the House Disasters: express condolences to and solidarity with [29JY] (see H. Res. 1467), [23JN] the people in the aftermath of devastating floods Oceans: require royalty and other payments for oil Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for eligibility of (see H. Res. 1613), [14SE] that is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease certain third party logistics providers for participation Immigration: grant temporary protected status to certain and discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), waters (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] program (see H.R. 5619), [28JN] [8DE] Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response Dept. of the Treasury: issue War on Debt Bonds (see India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- plans (see H.R. 5608), [25JN] H.R. 5157), [27AP] miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the Drugs: prevent use of Indian reservations located on ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug traf- spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] ficking (see H.R. 4747), [3MR] shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal ———require a northern border counternarcotics strat- ———require applicants for oil drilling and production (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] egy (see H.R. 4748), [3MR] operations to submit an oil spill containment and Motions Economy: establish a grant program to support cluster- clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the based economic development efforts (see H.R. 4666), nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed [23FE] Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- ———require each oil or gas drilling and production Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division operation with leases to annually certify compliance ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] (see H. Res. 1217), [24MR] Reports filed with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), House of Representatives: establish and implement a Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- [22JY] process under which the public may view pro- dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- ceedings of the House and committees online (see Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: ations to have in place the best available technology H. Res. 1166), [11MR] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- Tariff: increase the value of goods that can be brought Rept. 111–566), [26JY] ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] into the U.S. duty free and without customs entry PAKISTANI TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief procedures (see H.R. 5375), [25MY] wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] ACT Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit for in- Bills and resolutions Power resources: require payment of royalty on all creasing employment (see H.R. 4565), [2FE] Enact (see H.R. 6505), [8DE] oil and gas saved, removed, sold, or discharged ———eliminate limitation on expensing certain depre- under a lease (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION ciable business assets (see H.R. 5085), [20AP] Bills and resolutions ———require treatment of any plans, documents, and ———provide a refundable credit against income tax lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drill- Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the to assist individuals with high residential energy Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral ing as a major Federal action relative to the National costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), [10JN] measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state ———provide an exemption for employer payroll (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for taxes relative to employment of new hires and a PALESTINIANS notifying Government officials of violations of Oil credit for retaining employees (see H.R. 4777), Bills and resolutions Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands [4MR] Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve OWENSBORO, KY Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE Bills and resolutions tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign Bills and resolutions Brescia University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1043), involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support [27JA] (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] P.E. FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers’ OVERSEAS CONTRACTOR REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see Reports filed Enact (see H.R. 5946), [29JY] H.R. 5065), [20AP] Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government PACE ASSESSMENT PROTECTION ACT Foreign policy: reaffirm opposition to declaration of Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) (H. Rept. 111–588), Bills and resolutions a Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/ [14SE] Enact (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), [18NO] (see OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORP. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. H. Res. 1734), [29NO] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Authorities: terminate (see H.R. 4980), [25MR] (see San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensa- Con. Res. 271), [29AP] H.R. 5782), [20JY] tion provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for ———call for immediate and unconditional release of Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- victims of natural gas explosion and treat as non- Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- taxable gains from conversion of affected property 1359), [13MY] ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] ———investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson [29SE] PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS in West Bank village of Nil’in and express sympathy Programs: reauthorize (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] Bills and resolutions to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), Motions Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance [28AP] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] PACKAGING related term(s) LABELING side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Reports filed Bills and resolutions 1440), [14JN] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] Res. 1298), [22AP] of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas,

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and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Pro- Immigration: reform and reduce fraud and abuse in Res. 1599), [30JY] gram as it applies to units derived from public do- certain visa programs (see H.R. 5397), [25MY] Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the main by implementing a procedure for determining Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), [19MR] (see H. Res. 1705), [29SE] measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state Lewis and Clark National Historic Park: match bound- National security: improve efforts to prevent, deter, (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] aries with Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human State Parks (see H.R. 5383), [25MY] from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break H. Res. 1536), [20JY] Palladio, Andrea: anniversary of birth (see H. Con. Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mack- Res. 259), [25MR] Messages inac Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect H.R. 6446), [18NO] expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- porations in which foreign principals have an owner- Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, ship interest (see H.R. 4522), [26JA] PALLADIO, ANDREA historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Taxation: eliminate drawback fee on manufacture or Bills and resolutions sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), production of certain distilled spirits used in non- Birth: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 259), [25MR] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] beverage products (see H.R. 4610), [4FE] Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell PALLONE, FRANK, JR. (a Representative from New ———extend investment tax credit for offshore wind Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Bor- Jersey) facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] ough may obtain that land (see H.R. 5451), [27MY] Bills and resolutions introduced ———make permanent the treatment of municipal Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands con- bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks as CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- tiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] 4524), [26JA] ———provide for depreciation of certain roof systems [13MY] Safety: assist States and local governments in devel- (see H.R. 5396), [25MY] Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, pro- oping and implementing emergency notification sys- ———provide special rules for investments lost in a mote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, tems suitable for use on public recreational lands fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] [15AP] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit the leasing of any area San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and PASSPORT ACQUISITION SAVINGS AND SECU- development, or production of oil, gas, or any other conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see RITY (PASS) ACT mineral (see H.R. 5248), [6MY] H.R. 4438), [13JA] Bills and resolutions Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a Enact (see H.R. 5960), [29JY] power supplies for certain security or life safety facility, and enter into agreements relative to edu- PASSPORTS alarms and surveillance system components from en- cation programs at the National Zoological Park fa- Bills and resolutions ergy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), [28MY] cility in Front Royal, VA (see H.R. 5717), [13JY] Courts: clarify that the revocation of an alien’s visa Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (see H. Res. 1173), or other documentation is not subject to judicial proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil [11MR] review (see H.R. 4471), [20JA] spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. Motions Crime: restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see 6119), [14SE] Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- H.R. 5870), [27JY] India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Dept. of State: direct payment of passport fees (see miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- H.R. 5960), [29JY] region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Iran: prevent high-ranking Iranian Government officials tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] motion to recommit, [20MR] or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from being Law enforcement: improve efforts to reduce gang activ- Reports filed eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see H. Con. ity and violent crime (see H.R. 5969), [29JY] Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources Res. 256), [22MR] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kid- (House) (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] PASTOR, ED (a Representative from Arizona) ney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), [15JN] Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Bills and resolutions introduced Motions tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Dept. of Commerce: establish a technology deployment New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) and early-stage business investment grant program services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] (see H.R. 6120), [14SE] rorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- Designated Speaker pro tempore PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives, [25FE], [21AP], [22AP], Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] [9JN], [16JN], [23JN], [14JY], [22JY], [28JY], Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: [17NO], [8DE], [16DE] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign PATAGONIA, AZ trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] ment Act: Committee on House Administration Jim Kolbe Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4495), Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] [21JA] U.S. economy and the importance of passing free ———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure PATENTS related term(s) COPYRIGHTS trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [20SE], Bills and resolutions Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] [22SE] Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. PART D OFF-LABEL PRESCRIPTION PARITY the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), trade relations in Asia and with key partners like [29JY] the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see ACT Bills and resolutions Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from H. Res. 1124), [26FE] Enact (see H.R. 5732), [14JY] location, entry, and patent under mining laws and PARK COUNTY, WY PARTNERING TO IMPROVE MATERNITY CARE disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and Reports filed QUALITY ACT geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- Bills and resolutions 5219), [5MY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) Enact (see H.R. 6437), [18NO] Courts: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICA RAPID RE- 6352), [29SE] PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS related term(s) BUILDING OF HAITI ACT ———provide recourse under patent law for persons RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Bills and resolutions who suffer competitive injury as a result of false Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5171), [28AP] markings (see H.R. 4954), [25MR] Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme PASCRELL, BILL, JR. (a Representative from New Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), [25FE] Jersey) on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- Curecanti National Recreation Area: establish boundary Appointments erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), (see H.R. 6493), [2DE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] [15NO] Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to Bills and resolutions introduced Patent and Trademark Office: making supplemental ap- Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Dept. of Education: make grants to support fire safety propriations (see H.R. 5874), [27JY] Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Ne- education programs on college campuses (see H.R. ———provide authority to set or adjust patent and vada (see H.R. 5416), [26MY] 4908), [22MR] trademark fees (see H.R. 5322), [18MY] District of Columbia: expand allowable uses for King- Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see man and Heritage Islands (see H.R. 6278), [29SE] H. Res. 1706), [29SE] H. Res. 1208), [23MR]

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PATERNO, JOE ———delay cut-off date relative to self-referrals to companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Bills and resolutions physician-owned hospitals (see H.R. 5271), [11MY] 5982), [30JY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] ———repeal certain provisions relative to physician Motions PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE referrals for hospitals and physician ownership or Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- CARE ACT investment interests transparency (see H.R. 5433), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Bills and resolutions [27MY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Abortion: modify special rules relating to coverage of Health savings accounts: repeal provisions (see H.R. cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] abortion services (see H.R. 5111), [22AP] 5126), [22AP] Enact (H.R. 3590), [21MR] Appropriations: deauthorize (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- islative tactics to further passage of health care re- islative tactics to further passage of health care re- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Immigration: provide for appropriate procedures for Taxation: repeal expansion of information reporting re- cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] verification of citizenship status (see H.R. 6444), quirements for certain payments to corporations or ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- [18NO] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Independent Payment Advisory Board: repeal provi- companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), school construction and renovation, and other edu- sions (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] [30JY] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. Insurance: expedite application of provision prohibiting Reports filed Res. 1203), [20MR] rescissions of health insurance coverage (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 5761), [15JY] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ———extend temporarily the period of COBRA con- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) school construction and renovation, and other edu- tinuation health coverage until coverage is otherwise (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- available through an employment-based health plan Consideration of H.R. 3590, Provisions: Committee on ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) (H. Rept. 111–448), Civil liberties: protect rights of conscience relative to [18MY] [20MR] requirements for coverage of specific items and serv- ———permit certain individuals losing their COBRA Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, ices (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] continuation coverage to have access to the high- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports risk health insurance pool program (see H.R. 5664), mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- [1JY] 111–458), [25MR] miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- annual limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6452), ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] [29NO] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule relating to ‘‘Health ———repeal provisions that prohibit establishment of mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio lifetime limits on health benefits (see H.R. 6453), 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection [29NO] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] and Affordable Care Act’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), [9DE] ———repeal provisions that prohibit health coverage ———transmit to House of Representatives documents, rescissions (see H.R. 6454), [29NO] PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS (ORGANIZATION) records, or communications relative to Centers for ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: tribute to dedication in support of those Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding Patient tion exclusions or other discrimination based on who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. Res. health status for adults (see H.R. 6449), [29NO] H. Res. 1501), [1JY] 1561), [27JY] ———repeal provisions that prohibit preexisting condi- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify level of health care tion exclusions or other discrimination based on PATRIOTISM Bills and resolutions that constitutes minimum essential coverage (see health status for children (see H.R. 6451), [29NO] African Americans: recognize challenges Black vet- H.R. 5014), [14AP] ———repeal provisions that require extension of de- Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- erans faced when returning home after serving in pendent coverage to adult children under age 26 latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their (see H.R. 6450), [29NO] trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), [23FE] IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] American Eagle Day: designate (see H. Res. 1409), ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform Enact (H.R. 3590): consideration (see H. Res. 1203), [27MY] (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] [20MR] Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] ———corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. veterans to render a military salute during the recita- Medicare: repeal provisions relative to annual period 254), [19MR] tion of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans Federal employees: extend eligibility for coverage [10AU] under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Pro- to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service ———commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who fought gram to certain adult dependents of Federal employ- benefits (see H.R. 6303), [29SE] (see H.R. 6502), in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] ees and annuitants (see H.R. 5179), [29AP] (see [8DE] ———express that all Americans should participate H.R. 5200), [4MY] Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] Repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] (see H.R. at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), [25FE] ———ensure an up or down vote on certain health 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), [25MR] (see ———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), [20AP] (see members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), [20MY] ———ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Vet- H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), ———tribute to members and their families from Los erans Affairs and Defense health programs (see H.R. [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghan- 4894), [20MR] Repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), [22MR] istan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] ———establish a public health insurance option (see Small business: repeal expansion of information report- ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. H.R. 5808), [21JY] ing requirements for certain payments to corporations Con. Res. 310), [29JY] ———repeal limits on health-related tax benefits and (see H.R. 5141), [26AP] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- treat high deductible plans as qualified health plans States: commend efforts of State legislatures, attorneys ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] (see H.R. 5936), [29JY] general, and citizens to resist implementation (see Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health H. Res. 1230), [25MR] [9JN] insurance (see H.R. 4995, 4999), [13AP] ———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Flag-U.S.: anniversary of the 50-star U.S. flag (see ———require the President, Vice President, Members Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States H. Res. 1459), [22JN] of Congress, political appointees, and congressional (see H.R. 4960), [25MR] Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see staff to purchase health insurance through health in- ———permit to elect not to establish an American H. Res. 1617), [14SE] surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), [27MY] Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage H.R. 4862), [16MR] ———repeal (see H.R. 5421), (see H.R. 5424), (see (see H.R. 4887), [19MR] Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedica- H.R. 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ———repeal certain limitations on tax health care ben- tion in support of those who have sacrificed their Health care facilities: repeal provision providing funds efits (see H.R. 5923), [29JY] lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), [1JY] for a certain health care facility and rescind such ———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. Religion: reaffirm ‘‘In God We Trust’’ as the official funds (see H.R. 5802), [20JY] 5095), [21AP] (see H.R. 5615), [28JN] motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its Health care professionals: clarify that standards or pro- ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- public display in all public buildings, public schools, cedures in medical malpractice actions are not af- quirements for certain payments to corporations or and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. fected (see H.R. 5243), [6MY] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage 274), [5MY]

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Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- PBM AUDIT REFORM AND TRANSPARENCY Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] ACT and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions [25MY] 1610), [14SE] Enact (see H.R. 5234), [6MY] Motions ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary PEACE Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National Bills and resolutions grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan Reports filed Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] reduction (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] Reports filed General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation Establishment All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- of a Commemorative Work: Committee on Natural Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] Resources (House) (H.R. 4195) (H. Rept. 111–602), 111–586), [14SE] Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), [16SE] PAUDERT, BRANDON [24FE] PEACE CORPS COMMEMORATIVE FOUNDA- Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release Bills and resolutions TION of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. Tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] Reports filed 1359), [13MY] PAUL, RON (a Representative from Texas) Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation Establishment ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- of a Commemorative Work: Committee on Natural Bills and resolutions introduced side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot Resources (House) (H.R. 4195) (H. Rept. 111–602), 1440), [14JN] [16SE] invoke immunity from prosecution for performing ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Bills and resolutions Health: national policy to provide health care and re- of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5444), [27MY] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. PEACOCK, MARCUS ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health Res. 1599), [30JY] insurance (see H.R. 4995), [13AP] Appointments Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty Commission on Key National Indicators, [21DE] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express ap- PEARSON FOUNDATION (see H.R. 5444), [27MY] preciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and secu- Bills and resolutions Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see rity in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), H.R. 5444), [27MY] Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see [22JN] H. Res. 1541), [20JY] Taxation: allow first-time homebuyer credit for pur- Middle East: support a negotiated solution to the chase of principal residence to replace a principal Israeli/Palestinian conflict and condemn unilateral PEDIATRIC RESEARCH CONSORTIA ESTAB- residence damaged or destroyed in a federally de- measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state LISHMENT ACT Reports filed clared disaster (see H.R. 5398), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1765), [15DE] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce Texas: tribute to World War II veterans traveling to ———support Israel’s right of self-defense, condemn (House) (H.R. 758) (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihila- honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] tion of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop PELOSI, NANCY (a Representative from California) Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), Appointments peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of [22JY] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5970), NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic Bills and resolutions introduced [29JY] security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 1760), [14DE] PAULSEN, ERIK (a Representative from Minnesota) laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), Bills and resolutions relative to [18MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Armed Forces: ensure housing assistance programs are Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), [16NO] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders available to veterans and members who have service- and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. connected injuries and to survivors and dependents Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] 1249), [14AP] Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority under the policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), [14AP] Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a Motions Troubled Asset Relief Program (see H.R. 4566), Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): [2FE] (see H.R. 6225), [28SE] Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/ Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), [18NO] (see investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment and promote and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial H. Res. 1734), [29NO] Serbia: commend application for European Union Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic Education: express that the Pell Grant program should membership and recognize efforts to integrate into Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric be a high funding priority (see H.R. 5198), [4MY] J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] Law enforcement: establish a pilot program for police [27MY] Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement PENCE, MIKE (a Representative from Indiana) departments to use anonymous texts from citizens Appointments to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see H.R. between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe 5913), [28JY] Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal cer- (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] ———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehen- [20MY] tain limitations on tax health care benefits (see H.R. Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] 5923), [29JY] sive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army and call for ur- Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see Act, [22AP] H.R. 5095), [21AP] gent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), [20JA] Bills and resolutions introduced PAWTUCKET, RI Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minor- Bills and resolutions political problems (see H. Res. 1321), [4MY] ity party appointments (see H. Res. 1095), [23FE] Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and (see H. Res. 1223), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] Committees of the House: minority party appointments PAYNE, DONALD M. (a Representative from New Jer- Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- (see H. Res. 1415), [28MY] (see H. Res. 1447), sey) racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] [16JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Messages European Union: temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to Education: provide training and support for principals Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any to assist in turning around lowest performing schools the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] member state (see H.R. 5299), [13MY] (see H.R. 5495), [9JN] Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and ———support high-achieving, educationally disadvan- to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on taged elementary school students in high-need local Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA] maximum employment (see H.R. 6406), [16NO] educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] PEACE CORPS Taxation: permanently extend Bush administration tax Higher Education Act: provide for refinancing of cer- Bills and resolutions cuts and provide permanent alternative minimum tax tain private education loans for primary care physi- Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- and estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] cians (see H.R. 6374), [29SE] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- PENFIELD, NY Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democ- ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), Bills and resolutions racy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), [29JY] [29SE] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1234), [25MR]

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PENNSYLVANIA modify adjudication of mental incompetence (see ployment in 2009, 2010, and 2011 (see H.R. 6457), Appointments H.R. 6132), [15SE] [29NO] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] ———exempt reimbursements of expenses for acci- ———expand personal and retirement savings by al- Bills and resolutions dent, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income lowing employees not covered by qualified retire- Appalachian Development Highway System: extend determinations relative to veterans’ pensions (see ment plans to save for retirement through automatic Corridor N from its current northern terminus at H.R. 4541), [27JA] individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), Corridor M near Ebensburg, PA, to Corridor T, near Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month [10AU] Salamanca, NY (see H.R. 5951), [29JY] in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living ———extend waiver of minimum distribution rules ap- Armed Forces: tribute to the 28th Infantry Division adjustment (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] plicable to certain retirement plans (see H.R. 4421), (see H. Con. Res. 283), [27MY] ———provide a one-time payment to certain bene- [12JA] Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property ficiaries to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living ———provide for distributions from retirement plans owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), [16NO] for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] [29SE] the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental ———provide for reporting and disclosure by State ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- liability under the Civil Service Retirement System and local public employee retirement pension plans shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have (see H.R. 5746), [15JY] (see H.R. 6484), [2DE] been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] ———deny Federal retirement benefits to an individual ———repeal taxes on income and improve income Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional convicted of a felony which occurred in connection security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] consent to interstate compact between New Jersey with Government employment or service (see H.R. ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. 4531), [27JA] as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- 6202), [23SE] ———index deferred annuities and provide survivor financed income derived from real property and in- Dept. of the Interior: establish the Delaware River annuities to spouses of former employees entitled crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] Murtha, John P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1084), [22FE] Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. ———waive penalty on early distributions from indi- National Guard: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National 4979), [25MR] vidual retirement plans for small business invest- Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), Income: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces ments (see H.R. 5318), [14MY] [27MY] members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan Veterans: codify increases in the rates of pensions for Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] any payment received for accumulated and accrued disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children Pennsylvania State University: tribute to women’s annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] (see H.R. 5642), [30JN] volleyball team (see H. Res. 1015), [19JA] Investments: allow multiemployer plans to amortize ———increase rates of disability compensation for vet- Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see losses from certain fraudulent investment schemes erans with service-connected disabilities and depend- H.R. 5500), [10JN] over a certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] ency and indemnity compensation for survivors of Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow ———provide a corporate responsibility investment certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), [23FE] (SMART) Research and Development Compact: option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. Messages grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] 6183), [22SE] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] Law enforcement officers: waive annuity buyback re- President Obama, [2FE] (see H. Res. 1108), [24FE] quirement under the Federal Employees Retirement Reports filed White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and Service for officers involuntary called or retained Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic on active duty (see H.R. 6319), [29SE] Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Rivers System (see H.R. 5813), [22JY] National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deem of Certain Service Bills and resolutions Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: guarantee qualified in Reserve Components as Active Service for Pur- Charities: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or pose of Certain Administered Laws: Committee on (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3787) (H. Rept. Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see H. 6359), [29SE] 111–625), [28SE] Res. 1112), [25FE] Railroad Retirement Act: provide that a current connec- Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] tion is not lost by an individual who is misled or Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Sports: tribute to women’s volleyball team (see H. misinformed by the Railroad Retirement Board (see (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] Res. 1015), [19JA] H.R. 6422), [17NO] Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement PENSACOLA, FL Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (see Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Reports filed H. Res. 1463), [22JN] 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: Secret Service: allow employees to transition to cov- Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure erage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. (House) (H.R. 4387) (H. Rept. 111–610), [20SE] Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORP. 6065), [30JY] PEPICELLO, WILLIAM Bills and resolutions Social Security: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), Appointments Pensions: guarantee qualified preretirement survivor an- [22JY] National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality nuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer ———establish a procedure to safeguard the surpluses and Integrity, [25MY] pension plans (see H.R. 6359), [29SE] of the Social Security and Medicare Hospital Insur- PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL PENSIONS related term(s) EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT IN- ance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] Bills and resolutions COME SECURITY ACT (ERISA); INCOME ———prevent low-income public servants from falling Federal agencies and departments: require review of Appointments into poverty by modifying the Government Pension Government programs for purposes of assessing their Social Security Advisory Board, [29SE] Offset to protect their widows and spousal benefits performance and improving their operations, and es- Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. Armed Forces: allow transfer of amounts from quali- Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: provide 2142), consideration (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] fied tuition program to the Thrift Savings Plan by for use of excess funds to provide certain United Motions eligible members of the uniformed services or Ready Mine Workers of America pension benefits (see H.R. Federal agencies and departments: require review of Reserve (see H.R. 4857), [16MR] 5479), [8JN] Government programs for purposes of assessing their ———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of re- Taxation: allow a credit for individuals age 18 through performance and improving their operations, and es- tired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to 30 for certain retirement contributions (see H.R. tablish the Performance Improvement Council (H.R. all members retired for disability regardless of dis- 5031), [15AP] 2142), [21DE] ability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), [26JA] ———allow loans from certain retirement plans for Reports filed Aviation: recognize key contributions of flight support the payment of certain small business expenses (see Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142, specialists to aviation safety by restoring retirement H.R. 5978), [29JY] GPRA Modernization Act: Committee on Rules treatment of specialists whose functions were ———assist in recovery and development of the Vir- (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), [21DE] outsourced by the Government (see H.R. 5115), gin Islands by reducing tax imposed on distributions Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance [22AP] from certain retirement plans’ assets (see H.R. 4679), Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and re- [24FE] ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111– tirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 4677), ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- 504), [14JN] [24FE] quirements of employer-established individual retire- PERFORMANCE RIGHTS ACT Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition pro- ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] Reports filed gram for new veterans, improve disability claims ———exclude from gross income distributions from Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. system, reform pensions and medal programs, and individual retirement plans during periods of unem- 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE]

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PERLMUTTER, ED (a Representative from Colorado) PERRIELLO, THOMAS S.P. (a Representative from Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions introduced Virginia) Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales American Football League: anniversary of inaugural Bills and resolutions introduced of livestock and dairy products (see H.R. 5852), season (see H. Res. 1286), [21AP] Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust [26JY] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for laws to the business of health insurance to protect Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricul- disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and competition and consumers (see H.R. 4626), [22FE] tural commodities and end travel restrictions (see SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. H.R. 4645), [23FE] tain accounts (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 294), [30JN] Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Natural Resources 1204), [22MR] Booker T. Washington National Monument: expand Conservation Service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [27AP] Business and industry: provide loan guarantees and boundary (see H.R. 5512), [10JN] Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: interest rate subsidies for successful companies to Colleges and universities: improve education and pre- clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see establish and implement long-term U.S. growth plans vention related to campus sexual violence, intimate H.R. 6273), [29SE] (see H.R. 5445), [27MY] partner violence, and stalking (see H.R. 6461), Taxation: provide a religious exception to the require- Colorado Rapids (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. [30NO] ment that certain tax preparers file returns on mag- 1747), [1DE] National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals netic media (see H.R. 4981), [25MR] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 257), [24MR] (see H. Res. 1125), [2MR] Reports filed (see H. Con. Res. 293), [30JN] Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. porations whose shareholders include any foreign [14SE] 5072), consideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] principals (see H.R. 4523), [26JA] Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (see Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) ing Fund Program to make capital investments in H. Res. 1463), [22JN] (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] eligible institutions to increase availability of credit Transportation: rescind amounts authorized for certain PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS for small businesses (H.R. 5297), consideration (see surface transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), Transmittals H. Res. 1448), [16JN] [25JN] ABA: address unmet legal needs of low-income resi- Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for dents of communities affected by major disasters, table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and veterans with service-connected disabilities and de- [12JA] extend period from which such contributions for re- pendency and indemnity compensation for survivors ———Dept. of Justice lawyers decisions concerning lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), [23FE] investigations and proceedings relative to partisan 4783), consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] PERSHING, JOHN J. political interests, [14JN] Economy: invest in innovation through research and Bills and resolutions ———expand initiatives that facilitate contact between development and improve competitiveness of the Tribute (see H. Res. 1356), [12MY] parents in correctional custody and their children, [10JN] U.S. (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT related term(s) WAR [11MY] Bills and resolutions ———Federal, State, local, and territorial courts adop- ———provide financial regulatory reform, protect con- Outbreak: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 94), [22JY] tion of criminal trial court procedure on conducting sumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding Veterans: commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment a conference within parties to ensure full awareness of insurance issues, and regulate over-the-counter de- to veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] of respective disclosure obligations, [14JN] ———Federal, State, territorial, and local legislative rivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of conference PESTICIDES related term(s) AGRICULTURE bodies and agencies review of misdemeanor provi- report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] Bills and resolutions sions of criminal laws, [15JN] Financial institutions: provide amortization authority in Agriculture: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, ———Federal, State, territorial, and local legislative certain situations for capital calculation under the or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine bodies and agencies support for development of sim- Financial Institutions Examination Council Consoli- (see H.R. 5124), [22AP] plified Miranda warnings for juvenile arrestees, dated Reports of Condition and Income (see H.R. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: [15JN] 5249), [6MY] clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see ———Federal, State, territorial, and local legislative Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment sys- H.R. 6087), [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), [29SE] bodies and agencies to provide legal counsel to juve- tem for physicians (H.R. 3961), consideration of Hazardous substances: prohibit use, production, sale, niles during all stages of offense proceedings, [8DE] Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1109), [25FE] import, or export of sodium fluoroacetate (Com- ———Federal, State, territorial, tribal, and local gov- Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- pound 1080) and ban use of sodium cyanide for ernment enactment of child welfare financing laws, able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council predator control (see H.R. 5643), [30JN] [23JN] on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive PETERS, GARY C. (a Representative from Michigan) ———Federal, State, territorial, tribal, and local gov- planning and sustainability challenge grant programs Appointments ernment funding of State and Federal public defender (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- offices and legal aid programs, [7DE] Taxation: provide a credit for job training by successful sumer Protection Act, [9JN] ———provide for legislation to combat discrimination, companies (see H.R. 5420), [26MY] Bills and resolutions introduced [21MY] Reports filed Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium (see ———State, territorial, and tribal government elimi- Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, H. Res. 1579), [29JY] nation of legal barriers to same-sex civil marriages, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Armed Forces: express that all Americans should par- [7DE] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. ticipate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the ———Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Rept. 111–518), [30JN] service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Act, [24MY] Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), ———Violence Against Women Act funding, [24MY] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. [25FE] Albany, NY, Common Council: Uniting American Rept. 111–660), [29NO] Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see Families Act, [15JY] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- H.R. 5337), [18MY] Arizona: designate the Honor and Remember Flag as mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government an official symbol to recognize and honor Armed 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] spending through elimination of wasteful energy sub- Forces who died in the line of duty, [25MY] Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- sidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] ———ensure that any Federal health care reform legis- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. House of Representatives: require posting of informa- lation has minimal fiscal impact on the States, 111–503), [8JN] tion on Members’ representational allowance dis- [24MY], [25MY] Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- bursements on official public Internet sites (see H. ———Federal and State initiatives for nuclear plant authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1707), [29SE] development, [14JN] Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see ———funding for States conducting feasibility studies Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending H.R. 5302), [13MY] for the domestic production and research of medical Fund Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Taxation: allow companies to utilize existing alternative isotopes, [14JN] 1448) (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. ———Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, jobs (see H.R. 4850), [16MR] Modernization Act reauthorization, [15JN] Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act: Com- Designated Speaker pro tempore ———repeal Patient Protection and Affordable Care mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1109) (H. Rept. House of Representatives, [14DE] Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation 111–420), [25FE] PETERSON, COLLIN C. (a Representative from Min- Act, [5MY] PERMANENTLY PROTECTING TENANTS AT nesota) ———restructure the Federal fuel tax system, [21JN] FORECLOSURE ACT Appointments ———States’ rights, [25MY] Bills and resolutions Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Auburn, WA: Howard Hanson Dam repair funding, Enact (see H.R. 4766), [4MR] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] [17JN]

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Austin, TX, citizen: constitutional amendment pro- ———manned space flight, [25JN] Lauderdale Lakes, FL: national health care reform leg- viding that each State legislature appoint an addi- ———preserve gubernatorial authority to retain com- islation, [26MY] tional U.S. Senator to the two elected by voters, mand of the National Guard, [10JN] ———parole into U.S. Haitian beneficiaries of ap- [13DE] ———retiring space shuttle orbiter preservation and proved immigrant visa petitions and permit them ———urge Congress to enact legislation to clarify pro- placement on permanent display at Kennedy Space to legally work in the U.S., [21JY] cedures for proposing a constitutional amendment, Center, [10JN] ———U.S. Conference of Mayors adoption of Haitian [21DE] ———safeguarding of religious and human rights in economic relief plan, [27AP] Berkley, CA: Low Income Housing Tax Credit Ex- Turkey, [25JN] Lauderhill, FL: congratulate President Obama for win- change Expansion and Job Creation Act, [5MY] Fort Lauderdale, FL: oppose offshore oil drilling off ning Nobel Peace Prize, [29AP] ———prioritize aid and relief to Haiti over military coast of Florida, [13AP] ———Federal Energy Block Grant, [12JA] intervention, [18MY] Guam: Programmatic Agreement, [15NO] Louisiana: Agent Orange Equity Act, [27MY] Binghamton, NY: Uniting American Families Act, ———support adoption of the U.N. Declaration of the ———allow farmers to purchase adequate sweet potato [5MY] Rights of Indigenous Peoples, [15NO] crop insurance, [27MY] California: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, Hartford, CT, Court of Common Council: Sustain ———authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of [14SE] Communities Act, [25FE] tax payments to a National Military Family Relief ———amend Clinical Laboratory Improvement Hawai: ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy repeal, [25JN] Fund to assist families of members who are serving Amendments regulations, [14SE] Hawaii: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fil- in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan, [22JN] ———Bureau of Justice Assistance reimbursement of ipino veterans benefits, [28JN] ———commend efforts to support export of goods all costs relative to incarcerating undocumented for- ———broadband infrastructure in rural areas funding, and services by Louisiana small businesses, [27MY] eign nationals, [14SE] [28JN] ———constitutional amendment on parental rights, ———California Days of Remembrance for the Arme- ———constitutional amendment to clarify distinction [29SE] nian Genocide of 1915–1923, [19JY] between rights of natural persons and rights of cor- ———creation of consumer regulatory agency for ———comprehensive local gang violence reduction porations, [28JN] FDIC insured institutions, [29SE] plans, [14SE] ———Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act, ———creation of Federal entity to oversee and enforce ———corporate Federal tax loopholes, [28SE] [28JN] Federal, State, and local safety regulations on deep- ———develop a comprehensive Federal regulatory ———meet fiscal obligations to citizens of Micronesia, water drilling rigs, [29SE] framework for marine aquaculture that undergoes Marshall Islands, and Palau residing in Hawaii, ———Delta region foreign trade zone establishment, complete environmental review, [14SE] [26JA] [29SE] ———enact shield law for America’s journalists, Hialeah, FL: support Port of Miami Deep Dredge ———direct funding for utilizing existing workforce [14SE] Project, [15NO] and facilities at the General Motors Liquidation As- ———improve Medicare and speed up process for Honolulu, HI: Native Hawaiian Government Reorga- sembly Facility, [14SE] timely licensure, [14SE] nization Act, [10JN] ———Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ———increase amount of gain that a senior citizen Honolulu, HI, and Honolulu County, HI: Filipino Vet- amendment, [22JY] who is of a certain age and who pays for long- erans Family Reunification Act, [20AP] ———financial services industry reform, [21MY] term care costs is allowed to exclude from income, ———Military Families Act, [12MR] ———funding to entities to offer additional and further [14SE] Idaho: add a Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Con- reduced cost flights to military personnel and their ———Individuals With Disabilities Education Act stitution prohibiting mandate on health insurance, families, [14SE] ———Internet broadband services regulation, [21JY], funding, [14SE] [20MY] ———Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act, ———Clean Water Restoration Act, [12MY] [22JY], [14SE] ———minimize damage to Louisiana’s natural re- [28SE] ———congressional legislative priorities, [13MY] sources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, ———Military Readiness Enhancement Act, [14SE] ———horse processing and transportation, [20MY] [15JY] ———protect and preserve wineries, [28SE] ———reject efforts to use global warming as a pretext ———National Cancer Institute Community Cancer ———same-sex married couples income tax returns, to increase Federal revenues, [12MY] Centers Program, [29SE] [28SE] ———review of Federal expenditures under the Equal ———New Alternative Transportation To Give Ameri- ———vindicate sailors unjustly blamed for, and the Access to Justice Act, [20MY] cans Solutions Act, [22JY] sailors convicted of mutiny following, the Port Chi- ———States’ rights, [26MY] ———provide outreach to veterans and their family cago disaster, [14SE] ———urge Air Force to conduct F–35 missions in members for counseling, [21MY] California Federation of Teachers: redirect military Idaho, [12MY] ———remove Medicaid financial eligibility require- budget for Afghanistan to reparations for infrastruc- Illinois: allocate funding from next economic stimulus ments for patients stricken with amyotrophic lateral ture and social programs for the Afghani people, to create an employment program throughout the sclerosis, [22JY] year, [20MY] [5MY] ———Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protec- ———FEMA funding for Metro East levees repair, ———solidarity with people of Honduras, [5MY] tion on the Delta Act, [14SE] [18MY] ———U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement, ———review the Social Security Government pension ———Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [5MY] offset and windfall elimination provisions and enact funding, [20MY] ———urge immediate release of ‘‘Cuban Five’’, the Social Security Fairness Act, [22JN], [15NO] [5MY] ———national health care reform, [18MY] ———Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster ———provide Federal financial assistance for States California State Lands Commission: Lake Tahoe Res- Relief Act, [14SE] toration Act, [15JN] with budget deficits, [18MY] ———Spirit of ’45 Day, [14SE] ———San Francisco Bay Improvement Act, [14SE] ———Social Security Fairness Act, [14JN] ———utilize power of technology to boost American Center for Regulatory Effectiveness: request EPA com- ———Taking Responsible Action for Community productivity and performance, [17JN] pliance with Congressional Review Act, [27JA] Safety Act, [28JN] Maine: allow for increased flexibility in payments for Chapel Hill, NC: Uniting American Families Act, Iowa: require more healthful options for students under State veterans homes, [5MY] [15NO] the school lunch program, [20MY] ———clean energy and climate legislation, [27AP] Colorado: Anvil Points Fund, [19JY] Kansas: Boeing NewGen Tanker selection, [27AP], ———Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Prevention, ———comprehensive clean energy legislation, [19JY] [5MY] Education, and Research Act, [28AP] ———Hatch Act amendments, [19JY] ———EPA exclusion of air monitoring data from use ———Northeast Great Waters restoration and con- ———promote American interests by requiring full in determinations for the area of Flint Hills, [26MY] servation, [28AP] reciprocity, fairness, and transparency in all U.S. ———Missouri River Basin study funding, [5MY] ———one-time payment to Social Security recipients, trade agreements, [19JY] ———States’ rights, [20MY] [23MR] ———support southwestern Colorado residents wish- Kansas City, MO, City Council: ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t ———strengthen domestic sourcing laws, [5MY] ing to join the Denver broadcast area, [19JY] Tell’’ policy repeal, [12MR] Massachusetts: adopt a more accurate measure and lim- ———U.S.S. Pueblo Day, [19JY] Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: designate the Honor itation on passage of Federal mandates on State and Conover, NC: opposition to federally mandated collec- and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recog- local governments, [20MY] tive bargaining, [28SE] nize and honor members who died in the line of ———peaceful unification of Ireland, [25MY], [14SE] District of Columbia: National Park Service land trans- duty, [5MY] Miami, FL: passage of Arizona immigration enforce- fer, [28SE] Kent City, WA: Howard Hanson Dam repair funding, ment legislation, [21JN] ———regulation of firearms, [28SE] [21MY] ———Port of Miami Deep Dredge Project funding, District of Columbia Council: Fort Dupont Park trans- Kern County, CA, Board of Supervisors: recognize [15NO] fer of jurisdiction, [23JN] vital role of general aviation in economy, health, Miami Beach, FL: Military Readiness Enhancement ———Uniting American Families Act, [14JY] safety, and national security, [20AP] Act, [10JN] Florida: constitutional amendment on balanced budget Key West, FL: Military Readiness Enhancement Act, ———Uniting American Families Act, [17JN] and to dictate States requirements for Federal funds, [26JA] Michigan: Beaches Environmental Assessment and [25JN] ———repeal Defense of Marriage Act, [26JA] Coastal Health Act funding, [14JY]

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———Boeing NewGen Tanker selection, [15JY] Pembroke Pines, FL: Local Jobs for America Act, ———rescind requests for constitutional convention, ———change Medicaid laws and policies to reward [26MY] [8DE] States for results, staying healthy, and spending less, Pennsylvania: Agent Orange Equity Act, [14JY] ———stimulate markets for recycled materials, recy- [23MR] ———American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fed- cling and source reduction and develop comprehen- ———develop comprehensive strategy to address hu- eral medical assistance percentage extension, [29AP] sive solid waste management plans, [23MR] manitarian crisis in Darfur, [28JY] ———apply American Cancer Society guidelines for Virgin Islands: Employee Free Choice Act, [13AP] ———ensure local businesses and employees are pri- breast cancer screening to health care reform deci- ———make St. Croix a national heritage area, [13AP] mary beneficiaries of American Recovery Reinvest- sions, [26JA] ———Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ment Act, [20AP] ———designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an [15JY] ———EPA rescission of rules requiring dairy farms official symbol to recognize and honor Armed Washington (State): Interstate Commission for Adult to have oil spill prevention plans, [15JY] Forces who died in the line of duty, [14JY] Offender Supervision emergency rulemaking process, ———FAA Reauthorization Act with language that ———importance of veterans post-deployment transi- [13AP] treats all employees of express carrier industry equal- tion programs, [14SE] ———transfer one of the remaining Shuttle Orbiters ly under Federal labor laws, [25JN] ———Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission peti- to the Muesum of Flight in Seattle, WA, upon its ———Federal guardianship assistance requirements re- tion, [5MY] retirement, [20AP] vision funding, [12MR] ———Puerto Rico Democracy Act, [25FE] Watsonville, CA, City Council: Development, Relief, ———Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act, ———Stopping Criminal Trials for Guantanamo Ter- and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, [10MR] rorists Act, [24MY] [26JA] ———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, ———work with General Motors Corp., to insure that Wilton Manors, FL: Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, [10MR], [20AP] dealership owners are treated justly and compensated [13AP] ———Internet broadband services regulation, [22JN], fairly, [27JA] ———oppose offshore oil drilling off coast of Florida, [25JN] Puerto Rico: FDIC temperance in application of asset [21JY] ———national health care reform, [26FE] valuation to minority owned banks, [25FE] ———Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation ———promote recreational fishing and boating in ———Puerto Rico Democracy Act, [19JY] Act, [21JY] Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force final report, ———self-determination process, [26FE] ———repeal certain local campaign financing laws, [17JN] Rockland County, NY, Legislature: Breast Cancer Pa- [13AP] ———Reciprocal Government Procurement With tient Protection Act, [26JA] ———support Broward League of Cities State Legisla- China Creates American Jobs Act, [7DE] ———change references in Federal law to mental re- tive Action Plan, [13AP] ———remove ‘‘Nebraska Compromise’’ from national tardation or mentally retarded individuals to ref- Wilton Manors, FL: Student Nondiscrimination Act, health care reform legislation, [26FE] erences to an intellectual disability, [20AP] [23MR] ———rural afterschool programs, [26JA] ———establish the U.S. Commission Aimed Soley at Wilton Manors, FL, City Commission: congratulate ———study feasibility of the hydrological separation Monitoring and Combating Modern-Day Slavery in President Obama for winning Nobel Peace Prize, of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins, All Its Forms, [26JA] [15MR] [14SE] ———FAA reauthorization, [26FE] Wyoming: amend 10th Amendment and interstate com- ———take action to prevent Asian carp from entering ———financial aid to school districts facing influx merce clause of the Constitution relative to powers the Great Lakes, [26JA], [10MR], [23JN], [28JY] of Haitian refugees, immigrants, and Haitian Ameri- of Federal and State governments, [21AP] ———Temporaray Assistance for Needy Families cans, [13AP] ———Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act, ———Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of (TANF) Emergency Fund funding, [15JN] [20AP] Chemicals Act, [15NO] ———transportation funding, [20AP] ———recognize Greater Sage Grouse Core Area as ———Land and Water Conservation Authorization and ———unemployment benefits and insurance, [14SE] regulatory mechanism for conservation to preclude Funding Act, [14JY] Minnesota: National Insurance Act, [14SE] listing the bird as threatened or endangered, [23MR] ———renewal of visas for non-immigrant Haitians, Mississippi: adopt clean and sustainable energy stand- ———States’ rights, [21AP] [14SE] ard, [14SE] PETRI, THOMAS E. (a Representative from Wis- ———Veteran Employment Assistance Act, [15NO] Missouri: constitutional amendment on balanced budg- consin) San Francisco, CA, City and County Board of Super- et, [21JY] Bills and resolutions introduced visors: Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day, ———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the [23JN] school lunch program to donate any excess food [21JY] ———climate change treaty, [26JA] New Hampshire: develop and implement a comprehen- ———EPA research and experimentation to determine to local food banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] National Commission on Effective Marginal Tax Rates sive health care delivery system to enhance level the effects of non-ionizing radiation on the health for Low-Income Families: establish (see H.R. 5574), of specialty care for New Hampshire veterans, of adults and children, [25MY] [14SE] ———immigration reform, [25JN] [22JN] ———maintain the Crime Victims Fund, [28JY] ———Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Silver Lake College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1142), ———rescind request for constitutional convention, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education [4MR] [28JY] (Youth PROMISE) Act, [25FE] Taxation: disclose certain return information relative New Jersey: Bayonne Bridge engineering solution, San Francisco, CA, Labor Council: solidarity with to identity theft (see H.R. 5972), [29JY] [28SE] Honduran people and urge measures against Hon- PETROLEUM related term(s) POWER RESOURCES ———peaceful unification of Ireland, [28SE] duran coup government, [26JA] Appointments New Mexico: Navajo Code Talkers legacy preservation, San Franciso, CA: immigration reform, [25JN] Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanc- [24MR] Santa Ana, CA: passage of Arizona immigration en- tions Act, [22AP] ———promote clean energy development and use, forcement legislation, [17JN] Bills and resolutions [22AP] Seattle, WA: transfer of remaining space shuttle to Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands ———reclamation of abandoned uranium mines fund- the Museum of Flight, [14SE] to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural ing, [12MR] Sedgwick County, KS: Boeing NewGen Tanker selec- gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] ———safeguarding of religious and human rights in tion, [24MY] BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: Turkey, [22AP] South Carolina Fish, Game, and Forestry Senate Com- establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] ———Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act mittee: mitigate or overturn Executive order issued Claims: make the U.S. exclusively liable for certain amendments, [22AP] to implement Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force claims of liability for damages resulting from, or New Orleans, LA, City Council: local oyster industry, recommendations, [23JN] aggravated by, inclusion of ethanol in transportation [12JA] South Dakota: constitutional amendment on parental fuel (see H.R. 6243), [29SE] ———Uniting American Families Act, [14SE] rights, [20AP] ———provide equitable means for ensuring that dam- New York: peaceful unification of Ireland, [14SE] ———energy and climate legislation, [15MR] ages for physical and economic injuries caused by North Miami Beach, FL: automatic waiver of applica- ———Federal surface transportation program funding, oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), tion fees for Haitians applying for Temporary Pro- [12MR] [1JY] tected Status, [12MR] ———rescind requests for constitutional convention, Clean Air Act: repeal certain amendments relative to ———Development Relief and Education Act for [7DE] expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. Alien Minors, [14SE] St. Louis, MO, Board of Alderman: Uniting American 6228), [28SE] ———pass environmentally-conscious legislation, Families Act, [5MY] Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who [13AP] Tennessee: inclusion of Oak Ridge, TN, in any draft contribute to Cuba’s development of petroleum re- Northern Mariana Islands: grant full voting rights in special resource study-environmental assessment on sources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such House of Representatives on matters relative to the Manhattan Project Sites and consideration of a development (see H.R. 5620), [28JN] Northern Mariana Islands, [28JY] national park unit, [22JN] Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclo- OMB: Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, [25JN] ———postpone EPA regulation of greenhouse gas sure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. Parma, NY: Community Choice Act, [25FE] emissions from stationary sources, [20AP] 4512), [26JA]

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———reduce deficits and Government spending ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- 5631), [29JN] (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deepwater technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- Dept. of the Interior: agree to lessee requests to amend Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] certain Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases and incor- ———express condolences to workers who died on ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. porate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspen- the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other 5608), [25JN] sion provisions (see H.R. 4521), [26JA] workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil ———conduct proposed oil and gas lease sale for viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- areas of the Outer Continental Shelf a certain dis- 1347), [11MY] shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] tance beyond the coastal zone of Virginia (see H.R. ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue ———prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and re- 4942), [25MR] shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945, 5973), lated activities in certain areas off of Florida (see ———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and [29JY] H.R. 5358), [20MY] gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations ———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured ———protect marine and coastal environments in under such leases (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] mortgages who are economically affected by the making areas available for leasing, exploration, and ———establish production incentive fee for lands Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, explo- leased for oil or natural gas on which production [24JN] ration, and development in important ecological areas is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] ———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- other wildlife organizations have played in the re- ———require applicants for oil drilling and production erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. sponse efforts in the Gulf region following the Deep- operations to submit an oil spill containment and 1574), [29JY] water Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), [15SE] clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage ———require each oil or gas drilling and production ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill operation with leases to annually certify compliance (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- [22JY] curred by the Federal Government in assisting with ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ations to have in place the best available technology leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped ———suspend certain activities until the investigation 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf 5697), [1JY] 5436), [27MY] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow [5MY] Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] H.R. 5248), [6MY] Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of per- ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- sons engaging in sanctioned activities and require ———require payment of royalty on all oil and gas spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- lessees disclose participation in energy-related ven- saved, removed, sold, or discharged under a lease ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of tures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] [30JY] ———require royalty and other payments for oil that ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and Shelf oil exploration, development, and production gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control nities with access to improved information con- Mineral Leasing Act: require an operator to compensate systems and improve oil spill response and removal cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline a surface owner for damages resulting from the oil technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] and gas operations of the operator on land affected Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for ———ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (see by the operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and H.R. 6008), [30JY] Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- Power resources: expand domestic fossil fuel produc- purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. tion, develop more nuclear power, and expand re- [29JN] newable electricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] 1781), [21DE] National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies ———promote oil independence by developing a clean Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- poses of addressing climate change without express Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] ———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for re- [13MY] Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- newable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] EPA: finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk ———require major fuel distributors to install blender control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), H.R. 5426), [27MY] ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to [29JN] ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, ———require treatment of any plans, documents, and duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drill- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and [19JY] ing as a major Federal action relative to the National proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), [10JN] spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil ———support certain activities to advance tech- 6119), [14SE] spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] nologies for safe and environmentally responsible GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- ———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, exploration, development, and production of oil and ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected and other persons having ownership interests in re- natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] sponsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] Safety: recover damages for physical and economic Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount ———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), [21DE] clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- and pipelines, and require adequate response plans ———ensure Government access to independent, peer- ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] reviewed scientific data and information to assess [20MY] SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable ———provide for timely consideration of claims sub- aster loans made to people directly affected by the residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] [20JY]

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Ships and vessels: require vessels used in drilling for Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. vestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) and citation of scientific research in connection with jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–512), [23JN] foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), 5613), [28JN] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- [23MR] Taxation: allow for deduction for domestic oil related ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- production activities of companies which are not Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 5104), tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. nection with medication regimen adherence services [21AP] 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] being provided by a licensed health care professional ———deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on ———expand and accelerate genomics research and Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- ———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible [21DE] nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- for an oil spill if such person commits certain addi- Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage tional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. ———deny trade or business expense deduction for reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- H.R. 5995), [30JY] [10MR] ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue ———support regenerative medicine through research to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– funding and commercial development of regenerative current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any 553), [21JY] products and develop a regulatory environment that future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection enables rapid approval of safe and effective products ———exclude from gross income compensation pro- Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] vided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), ———extend certain renewable fuel and energy tax search and Development Act: Committee on Science [6MY] incentives and deny deduction for income attrib- and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment utable to domestic oil production or primary products 554), [21JY] and supplies furnished by small retail community (see H.R. 5435), [27MY] PHARMACEUTICALS related term(s) DRUGS pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs ———provide a refundable credit against income tax Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5235), [6MY] to assist individuals with high residential energy Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of ———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), [24JN] ———provide an investment credit to promote the lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- ———permit coverage of certain covered part D drugs conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. for uses that are determined to be for medically feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. 5578), [23JN] accepted indications based upon clinical evidence in 6035), [30JY] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish peer reviewed medical literature (see H.R. 5732), ———provide an investment tax credit for biomass and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- [14JY] heating property and repeal the passive activity limi- tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), ———prohibit mid-year changes in the formularies of tation exception for working interests in oil and gas [28MY] Part D plans (see H.R. 4917), [23MR] property (see H.R. 5918), [29JY] Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and ———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practi- ———provide for distributions from retirement plans health care providers to donate prescription medica- tioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions [25MY] ———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- ———provide incentives for used oil re-refining (see [29AP] ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] H.R. 6328), [29SE] Consumers: require mail-order pharmacies to notify ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see customers when generic drugs become available and by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil H. Res. 1003), [12JA] prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), H.R. 5699), [1JY] 1580), [29JY] ———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil compa- [29SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal lim- nies (see H.R. 5644), [30JN] Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies its on health-related tax benefits and treat high de- Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception ductible plans as qualified health plans (see H.R. effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- (see H.R. 5309), [13MY] 5936), [29JY] shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Safety: provide for take-back disposal of controlled nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), substances in certain instances (see H.R. 5809), Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for [1JY] [21JY] notifying Government officials of violations of Oil ———establish an America Rx drug discount program Small business: express importance of biotechnology Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands for individuals without access to prescription drugs firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), ———provide whistleblower protections to certain Dept. of Justice: make grants to States, units of local [12MR] workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see government, Indian tribes, and other entities for pre- Reports filed H.R. 5851), [26JY] scription drug disposal units and for prescription Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- ———provide whistleblower protections to certain drug abuse education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for certain require- (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] ments relative to immunization of veterans (see H.R. Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- 5516), [10JN] and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to di- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), Conference reports agnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- [22SE] Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- served populations and men with a family history Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and vestment Act (H.R. 2194), [23JN] of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), Motions Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] [22SE] Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal ———provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated PHELPS, FRED W., SR. Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), [14JY] Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-inter- the families and friends of fallen members of the purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), est relative to drug company fees and advisory pan- Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace [21DE] els, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs PHILADELPHIA, MS importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] Reports filed [22AP] ———modify approval of any drug containing con- Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to trolled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), (H.R. 5851), [30JY] H.R. 4956), [25MR] [22FE] Reports filed Federal employees: ensure Federal Employees Health PHILADELPHIA, PA Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Benefit Program integrity, transparency, and cost Bills and resolutions Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert [29JY] drug benefits (see H.R. 4489), [21JA] Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines,

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and Philadelphia International Airport for helping Brunswick, ME: require continuation of full-service op- Reports filed families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- erations at the commissary and exchange stores serv- Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] ing the Naval Air Station (see H.R. 5292), [12MY] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 282), [27MY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111– (see H. Res. 1381), [20MY] Dept. of Agriculture: create a local food credit program 498), [26MY] Public safety officers: charter an organization and es- to assist schools purchase of healthy food from local Allow Consideration of Motions to Suspend House tablish a medal program to honor first responders farmers (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee (see H.R. 6151), [16SE] Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Rept. 111– Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- 570), [27JY] (see H. Res. 1108), [24FE] ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- Reports filed Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- tary activities and prescribing personnel strengths Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- (H.R. 5136), consideration (see H. Res. 1404), tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee [26MY] 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- 111–404), [27JA] Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consider- tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program PHILIPPINES, REPUBLIC OF THE ation (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] Crime: condemn violence against members of the ing Fund Program to make capital investments in Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act: Com- media, express condolences to families of victims eligible institutions to increase availability of credit mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. of such violence, and call for investigation of mur- for small businesses (H.R. 5297), consideration (see 111–463), [14AP] ders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), [21JY] H. Res. 1436), [14JN] Consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense Appro- Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Phil- ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- priations for Military Activities and Prescribing Per- ippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- sonnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. (see H. Res. 1738), [29NO] tions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), [26MY] Foreign trade: initiate negotiations to enter into a free 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending trade agreement (see H. Res. 1435), [14JN] Res. 1640), [22SE] Fund Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide veterans with infor- PHILIPSON, TOMAS J. 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] mation on service-connected disabilities at health Appointments Consideration of H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax care facilities (see H.R. 6220), [28SE] Commission on Key National Indicators, [21DE] Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] PHOENIX, AZ cies: making appropriations for military construction Bills and resolutions Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. (H.R. 4851), same-day consideration of rule and con- Res. 1370), [18MY] Rept. 111–570), [27JY] sideration under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, PHYSICAL EDUCATION TO CREATE A 1248), [14AP] HEALTHIER NATION ACT Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), Bills and resolutions (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see Enact (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] [15DE] H. Res. 1745), [1DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, PICCARD, JACQUES Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules Bills and resolutions National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), consideration (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: recog- (see H. Res. 1248), [14AP] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, nize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and House Rules: allow consideration of motions to sus- Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Rules its importance to marine research, ocean science, pend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. (House) (H. Res. 1640) (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), Res. 1404), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- [21JA] ———require Members’ official websites include con- sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on gressional earmark requests and video presentations PICK-SLOAN TRIBAL COMMISSION ACT Rules (House) (H. Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111–498), for such requests (see H. Res. 1542), [20JY] Bills and resolutions [26MY] ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing Enact (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. PICK-SLOAN TRIBAL COMMISSION FOR COM- Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, 1404), [26MY] PREHENSIVE RESOLUTION Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules Bills and resolutions Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] Establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] PIPELINES related term(s) NATURAL GAS; PETRO- PIERLUISI, PEDRO R. (a Resident Commissioner 5471), [28MY] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require payment LEUM from Puerto Rico) of royalty on all oil and gas saved, removed, sold, Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced or discharged under a lease (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act: amend certain re- Courts: provide for deferred sentencing and the possi- SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research quirements for construction job training program bility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology grants (see H.R. 6395), [29SE] 6059), [30JY] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- Dept. of Education: make grants to local educational of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. Social Security: prevent low-income public servants ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- 4833), [11MR] from falling into poverty by modifying the Govern- ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] Medicare: provide that hospitals located in territories ment Pension Offset to protect their widows and Disasters: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents are eligible for electronic health record incentive spousal benefits (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] payments in the same manner as hospitals located Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. in one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), 1278), [20AP] Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop funding available for English-language instruction in 1745), [1DE] technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale public schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] ———pay recovery rebates based on 2007 tax returns, accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- PIKE COUNTY, IL notwithstanding the limitation on timing of pay- ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] Bills and resolutions ments, where necessary to correct a manifest injus- ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study tice (see H.R. 5659), [1JY] 5608), [25JN] of the archeological site and surrounding land of ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 5455), ation (H.R. 5486), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), damages for physical and economic injuries caused [28MY] [14JN] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), PINGREE, CHELLIE (a Representative from Maine) Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to [1JY] Bills and resolutions introduced certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry ———recover damages for physical and economic in- Armed Forces: require preseparation counseling for (H.R. 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill members of Reserve components upon their retire- [29JY] clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels ment or separation from service (see H.R. 5259), Designated Speaker pro tempore and pipelines, and require adequate response plans [11MY] House of Representatives, [9AU] (see H.R. 5629), [29JN]

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Renewable energy: authorize loan guarantees for King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor life and work and Texas: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1120), projects to construct renewable fuel pipelines (see encourage continued commitment to Martin Luther [25FE] H.R. 4674), [24FE] King, Jr., Day as a national day of service (see World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion Safety: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- H. Res. 1002), [12JA] (see H. Con. Res. 296), [1JY] nities with access to improved information con- Messiah College: tribute to men’s and women’s soccer ———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline teams (see H. Res. 1030), [21JA] their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), Water: assist municipalities experiencing significant Bills and resolutions [14AP] hardships raising revenue to finance projects and Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and POLAND, REPUBLIC OF activities for construction of wastewater treatment veterans to render a military salute during the recita- Bills and resolutions works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] tion of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), Disasters: call for independent investigation into plane Reports filed [10AU] crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation PMA GROUP Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Bills and resolutions [30JN] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): ———express sympathy to citizens and surviving fam- Rept. 111–578), [28JY] report on investigation of relationship between ear- ilies of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- mark requests made by Members and source and with people and Polish-American communities, and cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), 1243), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), [14AP] Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. Katyn massacre: honor victims of Soviet police on Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 1287), [22AP] the anniversary and urge Russia to declassify all (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] Motions official records and cooperate with investigations of Support National Safe Digging Month: Committee on Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), [4MY] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. report on investigation of relationship between ear- World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] mark requests made by Members and source and liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, PITTS, JOSEPH R. (a Representative from Pennsyl- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- vania) (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] ———report on investigation of relationship between tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] Appointments earmark requests made by Members and source and POLIS, JARED (a Representative from Colorado) John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions introduced (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 101), Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doc- ———report on investigation of relationship between consideration (see H. Res. 1741), [30NO] tors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Prov- earmark requests made by Members and source and ———making continuing (H.J. Res. 105), consider- ince (see H. Res. 1661), [28SE] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists ation (see H. Res. 1776), [17DE] Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program and (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] Castle Nugent National Historic Site: establish (H.R. marketing allotments (see H.R. 6375), [29SE] ———report on investigation of relationship between 3726), consideration (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a program earmark requests made by Members and source and Colorado: designate certain lands as components of through which each State may provide a bust to timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists the National Wilderness Preservation System (see be displayed in one of the House Office Buildings (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] H.R. 6280), [29SE] (see H.R. 4670), [23FE] Reports filed Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 336), [17DE] Dept. of Education: increase percentage of Federal edu- Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative cation tax dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. PMA Group: Committee on Standards of Official to removal of litigation against Federal officers or 4611), [4FE] Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), consideration Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WV of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] [15JY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to, or enter into Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia cooperative agreements with States to carry out com- special rules relating to coverage of abortion services National Guard and local responders for rescuing prehensive and innovative strategies to end childhood (see H.R. 5111), [22AP] individuals from a downed military helicopter (see hunger (see H.R. 5480), [8JN] Taxation: establish tax-free COBRA premium payment H. Res. 1153), [9MR] Dept. of Education: make grants to promote the edu- accounts (see H.R. 6001), [30JY] POE, TED (a Representative from Texas) cation of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and Bills and resolutions introduced 5894), [28JY] tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), [2FE] ———provide grants to State educational agencies and Rivers System (see H.R. 5813), [22JY] Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- PITTSBORO, NC increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking tary and secondary computer science education (see Bills and resolutions of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] H.R. 5929), [29JY] Chatham County, NC: honor historic and community ———restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see Dept. of the Interior: require notice of receipt of Outer significance of Chatham County Courthouse in Pitts- H.R. 5870), [27JY] Continental Shelf oil exploration, development, and boro, NC, and express condolences for the fire dam- EPA: prohibit funding to be used to implement or production plans, and ensure such plans comply with age sustained by the courthouse (see H. Res. 1364), enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse environmental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] [18MY] gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- ———honor historic and community significance of Gulf of Mexico: increase amount of oil and gas lease cies: making appropriations for military construction the Chatham County Courthouse and express condo- revenue shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5973), and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of lences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro [29JY] Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1782), [21DE] for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (see Health: prohibit use of funds for implementation or Education: provide incentives to implement reforms H. Res. 1274), [20AP] enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase and strategies designed to improve outcomes for all students and significant reductions in achievement PITTSBURGH, PA health insurance (see H.R. 4904), [22MR] Help America Vote Act: require States to certify that gaps among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), Bills and resolutions aliens are prohibited from voting in elections for [29SE] Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see State or local office as a condition of receiving funds Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide for H.R. 5500), [10JN] under such Act (see H.R. 6492), [2DE] school improvement and professional development PLAIN WRITING ACT National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support for teachers, principals, instructional staff, and other Reports filed goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), [16SE] school leaders (see H.R. 5218), [5MY] Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of Reform (House) (H.R. 946) (H. Rept. 111–432), Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 6253), low-income women through increased participation [11MR] [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 273), [4MY] in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. PLATTS, TODD RUSSELL (a Representative from Palestinians: reaffirm opposition to declaration of a 4830), [11MR] Pennsylvania) Palestinian state and support resolution of Israeli/ Food: provide plant-based commodities under the Appointments Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 1731), [18NO] (see school lunch program and the school breakfast pro- John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] H. Res. 1734), [29NO] gram (see H.R. 4870), [17MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- academies and schools of professional military edu- Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] cation to secure copyrights for certain scholarly recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native works that they produce (see H.R. 5704), [1JY] control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganiza-

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tion and recognition of the Native Hawaiian govern- Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee nizations or political organizations to include a state- ment (H.R. 2314), consideration (see H. Res. 1083), on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), [22FE] 401), [26JA] [3FE] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to sus- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Political ethics: prohibit conversion of leadership polit- pend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- ical action committee funds to personal use (see Res. 1752), [7DE] tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) H.R. 4724), [2MR] ———prohibit bills and joint resolutions from con- (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] SEC: require public companies to report certain ex- taining more than one subject (see H. Res. 1573), Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, penditures made to influence public opinion on any [29JY] Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- matter other than the promotion of the company’s ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) products or services (see H.R. 4432), [13JA] consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued 1752), [7DE] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), Housing: facilitate affordable workforce homeowner- sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on [20AP] ship in, and develop the full-time resident commu- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1752) (H. Rept. 111–674), Taxation: impose an excise tax on corporate contribu- nities of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] [7DE] tions to political committees and on corporate ex- Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- POLISH AMERICANS penditures on political advocacy campaigns (see H.R. sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Bills and resolutions 4431), [13JA] Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving Motions Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, soli- Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] darity with people and Polish-American commu- Federal contractors from making expenditures, and National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: nities, and support for restoration of leadership (see establish additional spending disclosure requirements designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] H. Res. 1243), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), [14AP] relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] National Environmental Education Act: update, stream- Reports filed POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- line, and modernize (see H.R. 6194), [23SE] Bills and resolutions ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections National School Lunch Act: promote health and Antitrust policy: make antitrust laws applicable to cer- (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. wellbeing of schoolchildren in the U.S. through ef- tain committees established and administered by a fective local wellness policies (see H.R. 5090), Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] separate segregated fund of a corporation (see H.R. Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- [21AP] 4433), [13JA] ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on NOAA: establish education and watershed programs Business and industry: require majority shareholder ap- House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. which advance environmental literacy, including pre- proval for any expenditures made to influence public 111–492), [25MY] paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate opinion on any matter other than the promotion of Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), the company’s products or services (see H.R. 4487), istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] [21JA] [21DE] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require royalty and Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS other payments for oil that is removed under an expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- Bills and resolutions offshore oil and gas lease and discharged into waters porations in which foreign principals have an owner- Advertising: disclose third-party communications made of the U.S. or ocean waters (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] for or against a candidate and identifying information Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by in Internet communications, and apply disclosure re- portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which quirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- foreign principals have an ownership interest and 4749), [3MR] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. ———require certain campaign-related communica- consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] 4517), [26JA] tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by nizations or political organizations to include a state- determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (see foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), H. Res. 1305), [28AP] shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. [3FE] Schools: end discrimination based on actual or per- 4523), [26JA] Business and industry: apply ban on contributions and ceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- schools (see H.R. 4530), [27JA] als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries porations in which foreign principals have an owner- ———enhance credit program for charter schools of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] ———constitutional amendment permitting Congress ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Taxation: encourage investment in certain industries and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which by providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. foreign principals have an ownership interest and (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] Res. 74), [2FE] increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. ———increase the residential energy credit and the ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate 4517), [26JA] investment tax credit with respect to solar property from disbursing committee contributions until the ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts name of the contributor is publicly posted on the foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose (see H.R. 5763), [15JY] Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. Motions ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists 4523), [26JA] House of Representatives: pledge not to assemble representing countries defined as state sponsors of ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- ‘‘lame-duck’’ session between mid-term elections terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries and convening of 112th Congress, [10AU] 5609), [28JN] of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] Reports filed ———prohibit corporations from making independent ———extend ban on political contributions by certain Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House expenditures or disbursements for electioneering Government contractors to other for-profit recipients Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee communications without prior approval of a majority of Federal funds and limit contributions of employ- on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1752) (H. Rept. 111– of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] ees of such recipients (see H.R. 4434), [13JA] 674), [7DE] ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain ———prohibit corporations from making independent Consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropria- registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- expenditures or disbursements for electioneering tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1741) bursements for electioneering communications (see communications without prior approval of a majority (H. Rept. 111–664), [30NO] H.R. 4511), [26JA] of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropria- ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain tions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1776) tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- (H. Rept. 111–689), [17DE] ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal bursements for electioneering communications (see Consideration of H.R. 2314, Native Hawaiian Govern- elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. H.R. 4511), [26JA] ment Reorganization Act: Committee on Rules 1468), [23JN] ———require disclosure to shareholders of any ex- (House) (H. Res. 1083) (H. Rept. 111–413), [22FE] ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- penditure made by companies in support of or in Consideration of H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1305) ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to local public office (see H.R. 4630), [22FE] (H. Rept. 111–468), [28AP] Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] ———require express authorization of a majority of Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- ———reform financing of House of Representatives shareholders of a public company for certain political tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] expenditures by that company (see H.R. 4537), Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) ———reform system of public financing of Presi- [27JA] (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] dential elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] ———require shareholder authorization before a public Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National ———require certain campaign-related communica- company may make certain political expenditures Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- (see H.R. 4790), [9MR]

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Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Law enforcement officers: permit State and local offi- mark requests made by Members and source and report on investigation of relationship between ear- cers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists mark requests made by Members and source and [19JA] (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Political action committees: make antitrust laws appli- [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. (see H. Res. 1193), [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), cable to certain committees established and adminis- 1287), [22AP] [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H. Res. tered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation Congress: require any local currencies used for Mem- 1287), [22AP] (see H.R. 4433), [13JA] bers and employees for official foreign travel be Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States ———prohibit conversion of leadership political action paid for using congressional funds and enhance dis- to regulate corporate political campaign spending as committee funds to personal use (see H.R. 4724), closure on official congressional foreign travel (see long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the [2MR] H.R. 5957), [29JY] press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] Political ethics: require corporations to identify their District of Columbia: afford residents who are Federal ———permit Congress and the States to regulate ex- chief executive officer or labor organizations to iden- employees the same opportunities for political par- penditure of funds by corporations engaging in polit- tify their president in certain campaign-related com- ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland ical speech (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] munications (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] ———prohibit corporations and labor organizations Presidents of the U.S.: reform system of public financ- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from from using operating funds for advertisements rel- ing of elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] contracting with the Federal Government of persons ative to Federal election campaigns (see H.J. Res. Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), [20MY] 68), [21JA] [29NO] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Corporations: clarify situations in which a corporation Securities: prohibit any national securities exchange islative tactics to further passage of health care re- may be treated as a person under Federal law (see from effecting securities transactions unless the form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] H.R. 4729), [2MR] issuing corporation is in compliance with political ———require public hearings on all earmark requests Dept. of the Treasury: require institutions to segregate contribution and expenditure laws (see H.R. 4435), in the district of the Member making the request, Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and prohibit [13JA] and further increase earmark transparency and ac- use of such funds for political expenditures or elec- Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued countability (see H.R. 5997), [30JY] tioneering communications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), House Rules: prohibit Members from negotiating for District of Columbia: afford residents who are Federal [20AP] a job involving lobbying activities (see H. Res. employees the same opportunities for political par- Taxation: impose an excise tax on corporate contribu- 1386), [24MY] ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland tions to political committees and on corporate ex- ———require chairs and ranking members of commit- or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] penditures on political advocacy campaigns (see H.R. tees and subcommittees to indicate whether they Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- 4431), [13JA] have any financial interest in anyone affiliated with tion of any expenditure in connection to an election Telephones: regulate political outreach through auto- a witness at a hearing (see H. Res. 1235), [25MR] (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] mated prerecorded phone messages (see H.R. 4641), (see H. Res. 1268), [15AP] ———constitutional amendment on congressional [22FE] ———require Members of Congress to take the same power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating annual ethics training as senior staff (see H. Res. elections (see H.J. Res. 84), [13MY] to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] 1135), [3MR] ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate Motions ———require public disclosure by Committee on from disbursing committee contributions until the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written name of the contributor is publicly posted on the report on investigation of relationship between ear- reports and findings of the board of the Office of Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] mark requests made by Members and source and Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), [28MY] ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: re- representing countries defined as state sponsors of (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] quire authorization of members of a labor organiza- terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. ———report on investigation of relationship between tion before such organization may make certain po- 5609), [28JN] earmark requests made by Members and source and litical expenditures (see H.R. 5860), [26JY] ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Lobbyists: require registrants to pay an annual fee, tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] impose penalties for failure to file timely reports, ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to ———report on investigation of relationship between and use funds from such fees and penalties for re- Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] earmark requests made by Members and source and viewing and auditing filings by registrants (see H.R. ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists 5751), [15JY] tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] Members of Congress: disclose delinquent tax liability, ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to ———report on investigation of relationship between require an ethics inquiry, and garnish wages of a Federal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. earmark requests made by Members and source and Member with Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), Res. 1468), [23JN] timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists [16SE] ———reduce limit for certain contributions to a can- (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain didate with respect to an election for Federal office Elections: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] contractors from making expenditures, and establish dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider ———reform financing of House of Representatives additional spending disclosure requirements relative education and training (see H. Res. 1498), [1JY] elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] Political action committees: prohibit conversion of ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- Reports filed leadership political action committee funds to per- tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- sonal use (see H.R. 4724), [2MR] and protect uncompensated Internet activity from mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- 6286), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- porations in which foreign principals have an owner- Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections ship interest (see H.R. 4510, 4522), [26JA] which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanc- (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by tions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] foreign nationals to domestic corporations in which H.R. 5410), [26MY] Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- foreign principals have an ownership interest and FRS: prevent funding from being made available to ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on increase penalties for violators of such ban (see H.R. corporations that finance political campaigns or polit- House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. 4517), [26JA] ical propaganda (see H.R. 4768), [4MR] 111–492), [25MY] ———apply ban on contributions and expenditures by Government regulations: prohibit entities from using Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- foreign nationals to domestic corporations whose Federal funds to contribute to political campaigns istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), shareholders include any foreign principals (see H.R. or participate in lobbying activities (see H.R. 4550), [21DE] 4523), [26JA] [27JA] Shareholder Protection Act: Committee on Financial ———apply ban on election activity by foreign nation- Haddock, Doris (Granny D): tribute (see H. Con. Res. Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), als to domestic corporations which are subsidiaries 253), [16MR] [22SE] of foreign principals (see H.R. 4540), [27JA] House Rules: require public disclosure by Committee POLITICAL ETHICS ———constitutional amendment permitting Congress on Standards of Official Conduct (House) of written Bills and resolutions and the States to regulate expenditure of funds by reports and findings of the board of the Office of Business and industry: require express authorization of corporations engaging in political speech (see H.J. Congressional Ethics (see H. Res. 1416), [28MY] a majority of shareholders of a public company for Res. 74), [2FE] Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: re- certain political expenditures by that company (see ———constitutional amendment prohibiting corpora- quire authorization of members of a labor organiza- H.R. 4537), [27JA] tions and labor organizations from using operating tion before such organization may make certain po- Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): funds for advertisements relative to Federal election litical expenditures (see H.R. 5860), [26JY] report on investigation of relationship between ear- campaigns (see H.J. Res. 68), [21JA]

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———disclose third-party communications made for ———pledge not to assemble ‘‘lame-duck’’ session ———disapprove rule relative to national emission or against a candidate and identifying information between mid-term elections and convening of 112th standards for hazardous air pollutants from the Port- in Internet communications, and apply disclosure re- Congress, [10AU], [23SE] land cement manufacturing industry and standards quirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent of performance for Portland cement plants (see H.J. 4749), [3MR] Federal contractors from making expenditures, and Res. 100), [29NO] ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate establish additional spending disclosure requirements ———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under from disbursing committee contributions until the relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), [2FE] name of the contributor is publicly posted on the Reports filed ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of the duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists PMA Group: Committee on Standards of Official ———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with representing countries defined as state sponsors of Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–423), [26FE] respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor 5609), [28JN] mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] ———prohibit corporations from making independent Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not expenditures or disbursements for electioneering Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- manufactured in accordance with requirements under communications without prior approval of a majority ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Act (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- [4MR] bursements for electioneering communications (see ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquar- H.R. 4511), [26JA] House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. iums, and other wildlife organizations have played ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- 111–492), [25MY] in the response efforts in the Gulf region following tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- Fair Elections Now Act: Committee on House Admin- the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal istration (House) (H.R. 6116) (H. Rept. 111–691), [15SE] elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. [21DE] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and 1468), [23JN] In the Matter of Nicole Gustafson: Committee on ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. Mineral Leasing Act: require an operator to compensate tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- 111–690), [17DE] a surface owner for damages resulting from the oil ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards and gas operations of the operator on land affected Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), by the operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] ———reduce limit for certain contributions to a can- [21AP] Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill didate with respect to an election for Federal office In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] ———reform financing of House of Representatives 111–496), [26MY] ———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills elections (see H.R. 6116), [14SE] In the Matter of Representative Richardson: Committee to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), [21DE] ———reform system of public financing of Presi- on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. ———provide for timely consideration of claims sub- dential elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] 111–523), [1JY] mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills and protect uncompensated Internet activity from 111–409), [29JA] (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. Investigation Into Officially Connected Travel of House Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that 6286), [29SE] Members To Attend Carib News Foundation Multi- damages for physical and economic injuries caused ———require certain campaign-related communica- national Business Conferences: Committee on Stand- by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- ards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111– [1JY] nizations or political organizations to include a state- 422), [26FE] ———recover damages for physical and economic in- ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Over- juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill [3FE] sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels ———require corporations to identify their chief exec- (H. Rept. 111–588), [14SE] and pipelines, and require adequate response plans utive officer or labor organizations to identify their Shareholder Protection Act: Committee on Financial (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] president in certain campaign-related communica- Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), Taxation: deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- tions (see H.R. 4527), [27JA] [22SE] ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil ———require disclosure to shareholders of any ex- POLITICAL SCIENCE Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] penditure made by companies in support of or in Bills and resolutions ———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or Education: support academically-based social studies for an oil spill if such person commits certain addi- local public office (see H.R. 4630), [22FE] curriculum standards for elementary and secondary tional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] ———require shareholder authorization before a public education public school text books (see H. Res. ———deny trade or business expense deduction for company may make certain political expenditures 1593), [30JY] damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see (see H.R. 4790), [9MR] Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), Haddock, Doris (Granny D): tribute (see H. Con. Res. H.R. 5995), [30JY] [29NO] 253), [16MR] ———provide incentives for used oil re-refining (see Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information House Rules: require House officers and employees H.R. 6328), [29SE] Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- to take annual factual training on the Constitution Reports filed mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] (see H. Res. 1772), [16DE] Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- Motions POLL TAPE TRANSPARENCY ACT tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Bills and resolutions Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. report on investigation of relationship between ear- Enact (see H.R. 5228), [6MY] 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] mark requests made by Members and source and POLLUTION related term(s) ECOLOGY AND ENVIRON- Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists MENT Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on (H. Res. 1193), [18MR] Bills and resolutions Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. ———report on investigation of relationship between Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Rept. 111–396), [13JA] earmark requests made by Members and source and Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science (H. Res. 1220), [25MR] Dept. of Energy: create the right business environment and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– ———report on investigation of relationship between for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and 553), [21JY] earmark requests made by Members and source and other clean energy and create mini-Manhattan Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists projects for clean energy research and development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (H. Res. 1255), [15AP] (see H.R. 4741), [3MR] (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] ———report on investigation of relationship between Ecology and environment: reduce heat island effect POMEROY, EARL (a Representative from North Da- earmark requests made by Members and source and and associated ground level ozone pollution from kota) timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists Federal facilities (see H.R. 6136), [15SE] Appointments (H. Res. 1287), [22AP] EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings Indian Law and Order Commission, [17DE] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Bills and resolutions introduced islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, vet- form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] 77), [2MR] erans, and people with disabilities for one month

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in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- Census: clarify instances in which the term ‘‘census’’ adjustment (see H.R. 5987), [30JY] ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] may appear on mailable matter (see H.R. 5148), FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after [27AP] (see H.R. 4778), [4MR] an apportionment of Representatives and require ———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail Medicare: clarify policy relative to physician super- such redistricting be conducted by independent com- practices (see H.R. 4621), [9FE] vision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see missions (see H.R. 5596), [24JN] Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office, Columbus, OH: des- H.R. 6376), [29SE] PORNOGRAPHY ignate (see H.R. 4840), [12MR] North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for Bills and resolutions Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centre- efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, Crime: protect youth from exploitation by adults using ville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), [29SE] and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] David John Donafee Post Office Building, Cleveland, Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- PORTEOUS, G. THOMAS, JR. OH: designate (see H.R. 5390), [25MY] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Homeland Security: require delivery by U.S. Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alco- Impeach (see H. Res. 1031), [21JA] mail of any transportation security card issued to hol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol Impeachment: appoint and authorize managers (see H. an individual who resides in a remote location (see (see H.R. 4940), [25MR] Res. 1165), [11MR] H.R. 5227), [5MY] ———provide loans to rural energy-producing commu- Reports filed Disabled: recognize need to improve physical access nities (see H.R. 6246), [29SE] Impeach: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. to many U.S. postal facilities for all people and Social Security: prohibit access of prisoners to Social 1031) (H. Rept. 111–427), [4MR] in particular disabled citizens (see H. Res. 1773), Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] PORTLAND, OR [16DE] SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assist- Bills and resolutions Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, ance program and Protection and Advocacy for Northwest Labor Press (publication): anniversary (see DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. H. Res. 1627), [16SE] Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate 6200), [23SE] PORTUGAL, REPUBLIC OF (see H.R. 6400), [15NO] Taxation: allow for deduction for domestic oil related Bills and resolutions Emil Bolas Post Office, Wadsworth, OH: designate production activities of companies which are not Disasters: express condolences and support for people (see H.R. 4536), [27JA] (see H.R. 4602), [4FE] major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 5104), affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and Employment: ensure reasonable and sustainable work- [21AP] commend rescue efforts of those who responded to loads and schedules for supervisory and management ———encourage creation and growth of small business such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] employees and clarify laws on consultation and and reduce the cost of complying with tax require- Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew changes or terminations in certain proposals (see ments (see H.R. 4779), [4MR] to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), [25MY] H.R. 4895), [20MR] (see H.R. 5004), [13AP] Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating ———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross POSEY, BILL (a Representative from Florida) the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental income for employer-provided educational assistance Bills and resolutions introduced liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5600), [24JN] Budget: establish discretionary and mandatory deficit (see H.R. 5746), [15JY] Motions reduction accounts (see H.R. 6186), [22SE] Flanders, NY: designate a single, unique ZIP code (see Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs H.R. 4721), [2MR] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and (House): establish (see H. Res. 1649), [22SE] Frank F. Fasi Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: des- provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals ignate (see H.R. 5721), [13JY] tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), [11MY] FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud POMONA, CA Federal-State relations: require State governments to Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] Bills and resolutions submit fiscal accounting reports as a condition to George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: des- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: trib- the receipt of Federal financial assistance (see H.R. ignate (see H.R. 5605), [25JN] ute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 1340), 5514), [10JN] Government: grant authority to implement up to 12 [6MY] Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: non-mail delivery days each fiscal year (see H.R. POPULATION designate (see H.R. 5446), [27MY] 5919), [29JY] Bills and resolutions Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through Great Lakes: issue restoration semipostal stamp (see Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] H.R. 4876), [18MR] spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and Members of Congress: prohibit payment of death gratu- Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] ities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members designate (see H.R. 5446), [27MY] Bureau of the Census: provide for a 5-year term of (see H.R. 6526), [15DE] Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, office for the Director of the Census and provide SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change inter- CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), [12MY] for authority and duties of the Director and Deputy pretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), [24MR] James M. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Stewart Post Office Building, Indi- Director of the Census (see H.R. 4945), [25MR] Taxation: repeal taxes on income and improve income ana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), [25JN] ———publish improved annual measures of family in- security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate come to more accurately determine extent of poverty POSTAGE AND STAMPS (see H.R. 5655), [30JN] and anti-poverty effectiveness of means-tested ben- Bills and resolutions Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see efit and tax programs (see H.R. 5891), [28JY] Great Lakes: issue restoration semipostal stamp (see H.R. 4495), [21JA] Census: clarify instances in which the term ‘‘census’’ H.R. 4876), [18MR] Joyce Rogers Post Office Building, Brighton, MI: des- may appear on mailable matter (see H.R. 5148), House of Representatives: limit Members’ representa- ignate (see H.R. 5341), [19MY] [27AP] tional allowance, restrict use of allowance for certain Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Ma- ———encourage individuals to participate in the 2010 mailings, and include mass communication cost rine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA: Census to ensure an accurate and complete count breakdowns in quarterly mail expenditure reports designate (see H.R. 5877), [27JY] (see H. Res. 1096), [23FE] (see H.R. 5151), [27AP] Law enforcement officers: make postal inspectors eligi- ———protect integrity by prohibiting deceptive mail Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp ble for availability pay for criminal investigators (see practices (see H.R. 4621), [9FE] (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] H.R. 5368), [24MY] ———recognize importance and significance of 2010 Postal Service: issue postage stamp to honor lives of Lieutenant Juan G. Carrion Post Office Building, Census and encourage each Native American com- Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. (see Robstown, TX: designate (see H.R. 5912), [28JY] munity to name an elder to be the first member H. Res. 1306), [28AP] Louise Lassiter Post Office, Seaboard, NC: designate of that community to answer the 2010 Census (see POSTAL SERVICE (see H.R. 5904), [28JY] H. Res. 1086), [22FE] Bills and resolutions Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp ———require the questionnaire used in taking the de- Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: (see H. Con. Res. 231), [26JA] cennial census and American Community Survey to designate (see H.R. 6139), [15SE] M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office, Hartman, AR: des- include a statement regarding certain response re- Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, ignate (see H.R. 6014), [30JY] quirements (see H.R. 5046), [15AP] CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), [27JA] Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office, Rootstown, ———require the questionnaire used in taking the de- Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office OH: designate (see H.R. 6140), [15SE] cennial census to include an inquiry on an individ- Building, Cedar Park, TX: designate (see H.R. 5584), Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: des- ual’s status as a veteran, spouse of a veteran, or [23JN] ignate (see H.R. 4425), [12JA] dependent of a veteran (see H.R. 5517), [10JN] Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Michael C. Rothberg Post Office, Sharon, MA: des- Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), ignate (see H.R. 5099), [21AP] 1096), [23FE] [27JA] Motor vehicles: replace delivery vehicle fleet with elec- Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office, Waterford, WI: tric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- designate (see H.R. 5873), [27JY] Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Build- tions based on provision of certain health services Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: ing, Lynbrook, NY: designate (see H.R. 5723), (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] designate (see H.R. 5720), [13JY] [13JY]

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Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance designate (see H.R. 5395), [25MY] bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive Postage and stamps: issue to honor lives of Joseph Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. (see H. Res. 1215), [24MR] ———transform rental assistance properties into prop- 1306), [28AP] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- erties with long-term, property-based, sustainable Postal branches or stations: provide that procedures ative to health care reform, student loan reform, contracts that include flexibility to address certain governing closure or consolidation shall be the same school construction and renovation, and other edu- issues (see H.R. 6468), [1DE] as those applicable to post offices (see H.R. 4612), cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Dept. of Labor: provide grants to the National Urban [4FE] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- League for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, ative to health care reform, student loan reform, [1JY] Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), [12MY] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Developing countries: provide assistance to improve Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: des- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see ignate (see H.R. 6205), [23SE] Res. 1203), [20MR] H.R. 5268), [11MY] Richard K. Sorenson Post Office Building, Anoka, MN: ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs establish (see H.R. 4909), [22MR] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: des- school construction and renovation, and other edu- (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] ignate (see H.R. 6387), [29SE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. Schertz Veterans Post Office, Schertz, TX: designate ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- (see H.R. 5831), [22JY] Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual meas- ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office, Lubbock, TX: des- ures of family income to more accurately determine 1248), [14AP] ignate (see H.R. 5565), [22JN] extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of Education: provide incentives to implement reforms Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. and strategies designed to improve outcomes for all Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), [22FE] 5891), [28JY] students and significant reductions in achievement Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, Charities: encourage pharmaceutical manufacturers and gaps among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), [29SE] health care providers to donate prescription medica- [29SE] Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building, Fall tions to nonprofit organizations that fill prescriptions ———support high-achieving, educationally disadvan- River, MA: designate (see H.R. 5758), [15JY] for low-income individuals (see H. Res. 1311), taged elementary school students in high-need local SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, [29AP] educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] IN: designate (see H.R. 4624), [9FE] Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of Spencer Byrd Powers Jr., Post Office, Cary, MS: des- H.R. 6258), [29SE] low-income women through increased participation ignate (see H.R. 5728), [13JY] ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal 5504), [10JN] 4830), [11MR] Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), FDIC: fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), [22AP] consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] (see H.R. 6398), [15NO] Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: des- Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, 6456), [29NO] ignate (see H.R. 4861), [16MR] and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), Community Reinvestment Act: repeal (see H.R. 5038), Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition [25MY] [15AP] against mailing tobacco products for members of Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary Food: provide children from underserved areas with the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (see of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America better access to meals served through the summer H.R. 6037), [30JY] (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), [9MR] food service program for children and certain child Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: ———tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR] designate (see H.R. 5450), [27MY] [6MY] Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: des- Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment ignate (see H.R. 6237), [28SE] of local agricultural production and increased avail- of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty Tomball Veterans Post Office, Tomball, TX: designate ability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), reduction (see H. Res. 1016), [19JA] (see H.R. 6185), [22SE] [25MR] Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: des- ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- (see H. Res. 1202), [19MR] ignate (see H.R. 4665), [23FE] (see H.R. 5051), gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school Haiti: establish program for sending qualified and [15AP] children on weekends and extended school holidays available construction workers and equipment to as- POSTAL SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] sist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see ACT ———improve outreach and enrollment for the Sup- H.R. 5171), [28AP] Bills and resolutions plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health Enact (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] 4417), [12JA] care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] POST-9/11 G.I. BILL DEPENDENT COVERAGE ———require milk served in school lunch programs ———national policy to provide health care and re- IMPROVEMENT ACT be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421), (see Bills and resolutions cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, H.R. 5444), [27MY] Enact (see H.R. 5737), [14JY] and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch ———national policy to provide health care and re- POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration ANCE IMPROVEMENT ACT Dept. of Education: assure comparability of opportunity (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] Bills and resolutions for educationally disadvantaged students (see H.R. ———national policy to provide health care and re- Enact (see H.R. 6430), [18NO] 5071), [20AP] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- ———create a demonstration project to fund additional ———national policy to provide health care and re- ANCE IMPROVEMENTS ACT secondary school counselors in certain troubled form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see Bills and resolutions schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), H.R. 5073), [20AP] Enact (see H.R. 5933), [29JY] [1JY] ———provide low-income students with access to ———national policy to provide health care and re- POST-9/11 GI BILL IMPROVEMENT ACT early education programs that promote school readi- form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see Bills and resolutions ness, address achievement gap for English-language H.R. 5424), [27MY] Enact (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT 6435), [18NO] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic ———repeal (see H.R. 5421), (see H.R. 5424), (see Food: require labels on food that contains, or is pro- impediments to carrying out certain weatherization H.R. 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] duced with, a genetically engineered material (see programs (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] Health care professionals: extend changes to require- H.R. 5577), [23JN] Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for national ments for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in cer- Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- or regional instructional programs for low-income tain health professional shortage areas (see H.R. forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry youth under the Community Services Block Grant 5687), [1JY] products to further examine the products and prohibit Program (see H.R. 4480), [20JA] Homeless Assistance Act: provide education for home- interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), ———carry out programs to provide youth in racial less children and youths (see H.R. 5285), [12MY] [3MR] or ethnic minority or immigrant communities the House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- POVERTY related term(s) HOMELESS; HUNGER information and skills needed to reduce teenage islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Bills and resolutions pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve ———submit report on parasitic disease among poor Housing: ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- applications to operate new demonstration programs, Americans (see H.R. 5986), [30JY] gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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increase or preserve the number of dwelling units Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), [2FE] POWELL, KATHRYN affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), (see H.R. 4623), [9FE] Bills and resolutions [20MY] Social Security: prevent low-income public servants Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire ———provide grants to States for low-income housing from falling into poverty by modifying the Govern- and express condolences to their families and friends projects in lieu of low-income housing credits (see ment Pension Offset to protect their widows and (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] H.R. 4687), [24FE] spousal benefits (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] POWELL, WY ———revitalize distressed housing, reform public ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions Reports filed housing demolition and disposition rules, provide under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- agencies with resources to preserve units, and train Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) residents to provide home-based health services (see Taxation: allow an exemption from tax for individuals (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] H.R. 5814), [22JY] with gross income of not more than $50,000 (see POWER RESOURCES related term(s) CONSERVATION International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- H.R. 6082), [10AU] OF ENERGY; NATURAL GAS; PETROLEUM; RENEW- port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] ———allow Indian tribes to receive charitable con- ABLE ENERGY Investments: increase funding for individual develop- tributions of apparently wholesome food (see H.R. Bills and resolutions ment accounts through funds received by eliminating 6263), [29SE] Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness the domestic production tax deduction for coal and ———express that the value-added tax is a massive Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- [30JY] come and only further push back America’s eco- tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1346), [11MY] tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] Alaska: require hydroelectric energy generated to be ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform ———impose an excise tax on currency transactions considered as renewable energy for purposes of Fed- (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] and use funds to establish child care, global health eral programs and standards (see H.R. 5352), (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation Medicaid: enhance quality through nursing facility sur- [20MY] trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] vey system improvements (see H.R. 6074), [30JY] Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act: amend certain re- ———provide additional protections for recipients of ———require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. quirements for construction job training program the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit 6290), [29SE] grants (see H.R. 6395), [29SE] ———require States to provide oral health services (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 5364), [20MY] permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic 5685), [1JY] Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands health record payment incentives in cases of multi- ———terminate advance payment of the earned in- to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] come tax credit (see H.R. 5885), [27JY] gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] ———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- Army: commend achievements in and commitment to disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] tives and related Millennium Development Goals, environmental sustainability and energy security (see Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- H. Res. 1106), [24FE] honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), [14SE] cation, human rights, and global health initiatives Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation National Commission on Effective Marginal Tax Rates (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), for Low-Income Families: establish (see H.R. 5574), Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, [16NO] (see H.J. Res. 88), [15JN] [22JN] and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: National Competition for Community Renewal: estab- drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] lish to encourage communities to adopt innovative strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program Buy American Act: require total domestic content in strategies and design principles relative to poverty (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, prevention, recovery, and response (see H.R. 6222), World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are States using Federal funds, and property eligible for [28SE] able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), [29SE] [20JY] H. Res. 1638), [20SE] Motions Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: support Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- and extend deadline for commencement of construc- goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), [29SE] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, tion of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 4451), National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support school construction and renovation, and other edu- [13JA] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1452), [17JN] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. National School Lunch Act: reduce stigma associated Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] with unpaid meal fees (see H.R. 5167), [28AP] grams (S. 3307), [1DE] Claims: make the U.S. exclusively liable for certain National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs claims of liability for damages resulting from, or Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] (H.R. 4851), [15AP] aggravated by, inclusion of ethanol in transportation Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- Health: national policy to provide health care and re- fuel (see H.R. 6243), [29SE] ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] ———provide targeted liability protections for claims help meet housing needs of low-income families (see House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- based on damages resulting from, or aggravated by, H.R. 5845), [22JY] islative tactics to further passage of health care re- inclusion of ethanol in certain fuel (see H.R. 6239), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] [29SE] efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and Reports filed Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee location, entry, and patent under mining laws and [25MR] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), Rept. 111–524), [1JY] geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. [27JY] 5219), [5MY] Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- ———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Clean Air Act: repeal certain amendments relative to fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) (see H.R. 4960), [25MR] 6228), [28SE] (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) [27MY] tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] Conservation of energy: assess potential of smart elec- (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, tronics to reduce home and office electricity demand [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- and incorporate smart electronics into the Energy [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421), mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Star Program (see H.R. 5070), [20AP] (see H.R. 5424), (see H.R. 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 111–458), [25MR] ———establish a loan program to promote energy con- 6555), [17DE] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) servation in rural areas (see H.R. 6341), [29SE] ———repeal provisions providing for the Independent (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] ———improve energy efficiency of outdoor lighting Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration (see H.R. 5201), [4MY] ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, ———provide financial incentives for owners of com- [22MR] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules mercial and multifamily residential buildings to ret- Poverty in America Awareness Month: designate (see (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] rofit buildings with energy efficient equipment and H. Res. 1024), [20JA] POVERTY IN AMERICA AWARENESS MONTH materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Con- Bills and resolutions ———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see tingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Designate (see H. Res. 1024), [20JA] H.R. 6144), [16SE]

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Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- to make loans to consumers to implement energy nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. 1466), [22JN] sumers of Federal power marketing administrations efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. H.R. 4785), [9MR] pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack 5964), [29JY] ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- ———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near cer- Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] tain nuclear power plants (see H.R. 5910), [28JY] Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic ———make loans to qualified projects for the produc- Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, tech- Substances and Worker Health for the contractor tion of renewable source jet fuel (see H.R. 6343), nology development, and applied research in the employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), [29SE] wind energy industry production and energy efficient [22SE] Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Tech- construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see Energy Policy Act: clarify policies relative to owner- nology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund H.R. 4584), [3FE] ship of pore space (see H.R. 6077), [30JY] (see H.R. 5156), [27AP] Dept. of the Interior: agree to lessee requests to amend ———repeal certain provisions relative to exportation Dept. of Defense: carry out a pilot program on collabo- certain Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases and incor- or importation of natural gas (see H.R. 4922), rative energy security (see H.R. 5230), [6MY] porate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspen- [24MR] ———identify areas on military installations and other sion provisions (see H.R. 4521), [26JA] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external properties regarding suitability for geothermal, wind, ———conduct proposed oil and gas lease sale for power supplies for certain security or life safety solar photovoltaic, or solar thermal trough systems areas of the Outer Continental Shelf a certain dis- alarms and surveillance system components from en- (see H.R. 5507), [10JN] tance beyond the coastal zone of Virginia (see H.R. ergy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), [28MY] ———reform energy policy (see H.R. 5280), [12MY] 4942), [25MR] EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings Dept. of Energy: authorize bartering, transferring, or ———convey certain Federal features of the electric and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean selling surplus uranium from inventory (see H.R. system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. 5068), [20AP] District (see H.R. 6271), [29SE] 77), [2MR] ———authorize the National Nuclear Security Admin- ———establish a competitive leasing program for ———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel istration to establish technology transfer centers at wind and solar energy development on Federal land standard (see H.R. 5778), [20JY] national security laboratories (see H.R. 5262), (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] ———prohibit funding to be used to implement or [11MY] ———establish production incentive fee for lands enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse ———carry out a research program to reduce manufac- leased for oil or natural gas on which production gases (see H.R. 6511), [9DE] turing and construction costs relative to nuclear reac- is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] ———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- tors (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] ———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Min- duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] Federal Power Act: establish a regional transmission ———carry out initiatives to advance innovation in erals Leasing (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. planning process (see H.R. 5515), [10JN] nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear energy 1574), [29JY] Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: ex- systems more competitive, and increase efficiency ———issue permits for a microhydro project in non- tend number of years that multiyear contracts may and safety of civilian nuclear power (see H.R. 5866), wilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel [27JY] Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] ———carry out programs to develop and demonstrate (see H.R. 6221), [28SE] ———lift moratorium and ensure safety of deepwater GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see H.R. drilling operations (see H.R. 5519), [14JN] ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected 5164), [28AP] ———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] ———create clean energy jobs and set efficiency (see H.R. 5525), [15JN] Geothermal Steam Act: provide for distribution of reve- standards for small-duct high-velocity air condi- ———limit moratorium on certain permitting and drill- nues to States (see H.R. 5217), [5MY] tioning and heat pump systems (see H.R. 5789), ing activities (see H.R. 5772), [19JY] Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae [20JY] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards ———create the right business environment for dou- portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed bling production of clean nuclear energy and other 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for 5697), [1JY] [15JY] clean energy research and development (see H.R. ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer GSA: provide for the training of Federal building per- 4741), [3MR] Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such ———determine whether there are systemic impedi- or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] ments to carrying out certain weatherization pro- H.R. 5248), [6MY] Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount grams (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that ———disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] the license application for a high-level nuclear waste ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of ———express condolences to workers who died on repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other H. Res. 1209), [23MR] Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- ———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. 4907), [22MR] purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), 1347), [11MY] ———establish monetary prizes for achievements in consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel 1781), [21DE] shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945, 5973), alternatives (see H.R. 5505), [10JN] Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- [29JY] ———establish pilot program to award grants and loan velop a workforce training and education program ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill 6553), [17DE] 6142), [15SE] incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- gram (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- curred by the Federal Government in assisting with ———establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- poses of addressing climate change without express cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill gram (H.R. 5019), consideration (see H. Res. 1329), and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] [5MY] [13MY] ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil ———guide and provide for research activities at the ———require treatment of any plans, documents, and from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), [22MR] lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drill- and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. ———implement country-of-origin disclosure require- ing as a major Federal action relative to the National 5436), [27MY] ments for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 4512), Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5506), [10JN] Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish [26JA] Electric power: extend credits related to the production Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- ———provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 5521), nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), other incentives to eligible individuals or entities [14JN] [26FE] for the purchase and installation of solar energy sys- ———increase energy credit for equipment used to Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- tems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] generate electricity by geothermal power and extend ness for certain individuals employed in advanced ———reduce deficits and Government spending grants for specified energy property (see H.R. 4424), energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and [12JA] Housing: authorize public housing agencies to use op- programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] ———promote energy independence and self-suffi- erating funds as collateral for financing energy con- ———request the President and direct the Dept. to ciency through net metering by certain small electric servation improvements and to freeze utility con- provide certain documents relative to the application energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), [1JY] sumption levels (see H.R. 5154), [27AP]

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Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration (see H.R. 5922), [29JY] 5608), [25JN] of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] Iran Sanctions Act: restrict oil and gas leasing of per- ———prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and re- ———establish loan guarantee program to assist small sons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lated activities in certain areas off of Florida (see business concerns that manufacture clean energy lessees disclose participation in energy-related ven- H.R. 5358), [20MY] technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] tures, investments, or partnerships (see H.R. 6043), ———protect marine and coastal environments in Ships and vessels: issue certificates of documentation [30JY] making areas available for leasing, exploration, and authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, explo- trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] ration, and development in important ecological areas [15DE] ———reauthorize (see H.R. 4554), [2FE] (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] ———require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas ———require applicants for oil drilling and production in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] operations to submit an oil spill containment and to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), [28JN] Mineral Leasing Act: require an operator to compensate clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- Solar energy: increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic a surface owner for damages resulting from the oil nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and and gas operations of the operator on land affected ———require each oil or gas drilling and production installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see by the operations (see H.R. 5759), [15JY] operation with leases to annually certify compliance H.R. 4597), [4FE] Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth with applicable laws and regulations (see H.R. 5846), ———provide incentives for the development of solar materials program and amend the National Materials [22JY] energy (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify H.R. 6160), [22SE] ations to have in place the best available technology that uncertified States and Indian tribes have author- Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- ity to use certain payments for certain noncoal rec- mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] lamation projects (see H.R. 4817), [10MR] [29JN] ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief Taxation: allow credit for installation of composite, ———establish a program to accelerate, provide incen- wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] recyclable power line poles (see H.R. 5952), [29JY] tives for, and examine the challenges and opportuni- ———suspend certain activities until the investigation ———allow energy investment tax credit and residen- ties associated with the deployment of electric drive into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf tial energy efficient property credit for natural gas vehicles (see H.R. 5442), [27MY] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), heat pumps (see H.R. 5518), [10JN] ———require major fuel distributors to install blender [5MY] ———clarify types of energy conservation subsidies pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require payment provided by public utilities eligible for income exclu- [29JN] of royalty on all oil and gas saved, removed, sold, sion (see H.R. 5839), [22JY] ———encourage deployment of highly efficient com- National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil or discharged under a lease (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] bined heat and power property (see H.R. 4751), Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] ———require royalty and other payments for oil that [3MR] National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any National objectives: expand domestic fossil fuel pro- Pipelines: authorize loan guarantees for projects to con- future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] duction, develop more nuclear power, and expand struct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 4674), ———extend and modify credits for alcohol used as renewable electricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] [24FE] fuel (see H.R. 5757), [15JY] ———promote oil independence by developing a clean ———enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] nities with access to improved information con- nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] H. Res. 1550), [22JY] National security: protect the bulk-power system and Postal Service: replace delivery vehicle fleet with elec- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the tric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and Public utilities: establish uniform national standards for ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] the interconnection of certain small power production Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] Natural gas: promote domestic research and develop- facilities (see H.R. 5082), [20AP] ———extend certain renewable fuel and energy tax ment, [15AP] ———provide electric consumers the right to access incentives and deny deduction for income attrib- Natural Gas Act: amend certain provisions relative to certain electric energy information (see H.R. 4860), utable to domestic oil production or primary products exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. [16MR] (see H.R. 5696), [1JY] (see H.R. 5435), [27MY] 6124), [14SE] ———provide for an annual electric production cost ———extend investment tax credit for offshore wind Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- report (see H.R. 5423), [27MY] facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk Renewable energy: establish pilot projects for agri- ———extend production and investment tax credits, oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] culture renewable energy systems (see H.R. 6342), increase investment tax credit relative to geothermal ———strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international [29SE] electric power generation equipment, and extend cer- community in reversing renewable natural resource ———extend, expand, and improve tax incentives and tain energy property grants (see H.R. 6121), [14SE] degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), [25MR] grant programs for renewable energy, especially solar ———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit New Jersey: commend construction of the New energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), [4MR] Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- ———extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used ———extend the qualifying advanced energy project efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. credit (see H.R. 5041), [15AP] (see H.R. 5638), plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] 4940), [25MR] [29JN] NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the ———extend contract periods for renewable energy ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for Yucca Mountain license application review relative for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), [15SE] industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. ———promote development and use of marine and reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon 1732), [18NO] hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- identify and address potential impacts of such tech- ———increase the residential energy credit and the censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] investment tax credit with respect to solar property thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release ———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for re- with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see newable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] (see H.R. 5763, 5765), [15JY] H.R. 6386), [29SE] ———spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable ———make qualified biogas property eligible for the Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- electricity generation in the U.S. through priority energy credit and permit new clean renewable energy brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- interconnection and renewable energy payments (see bonds to finance qualified biogas property (see H.R. gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] H.R. 5883), [27JY] 5581), [23JN] Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require Rural areas: provide loans to rural energy-producing ———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehi- report on foreign development of electromagnetic communities (see H.R. 6246), [29SE] cles by maintaining level of credit for vehicles pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation placed in service after 2009 and by allowing credit Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 5174), Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil 91), [21JN] [28AP] spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] ———disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation ———modify the energy credit for microturbine prop- Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. erty (see H.R. 6515), [9DE] technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale 92), [21JN] ———provide a refundable credit against income tax accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research to assist individuals with high residential energy ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE]

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———provide an elective payment for specified en- Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), [30JY] (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] ———provide an incentive to encourage the replace- Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- ment of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), [14SE] [8JN] [21DE] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate ———provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- facilities (see H.R. 5856), [26JY] (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules ———provide an investment credit to promote the Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- 6035), [30JY] Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules ———provide an investment tax credit for advanced certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] biofuel production (see H.R. 5343), [19MY] (H.R. 5851), [30JY] POWERS, SPENCER B., JR. ———provide an investment tax credit for biomass Reports filed Bills and resolutions heating property and repeal the passive activity limi- Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Spencer Byrd Powers Jr., Post Office, Cary, MS: des- tation exception for working interests in oil and gas Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), ignate (see H.R. 5728), [13JY] property (see H.R. 5918), [29JY] [29JY] PRECIOUS METALS ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Bills and resolutions ments for electricity generated from renewable re- Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- Coins: authorize production of palladium bullion coins sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), to provide affordable opportunities for investments ———provide for an investment credit for biofuel fa- [27JY] in precious metals (see H.R. 6166), [22SE] cilities (see H.R. 5142), [26AP] Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- ———provide research and development authority for ———provide for home energy conservation bonds mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, (see H.R. 5617), [28JN] 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] increase congressional oversight over production, and ———provide tax incentives for producing electricity Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see from wasted heat (see H.R. 5977), [29JY] ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, H.R. 6162), [22SE] ———provide that solar electric property need not be Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- Consumers: require certain return policies from busi- located on the property to which it is generating tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. nesses that purchase precious metals from consumers electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] and solicit such transactions through an Internet property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- website (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] ———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil compa- gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive nies (see H.R. 5644), [30JN] 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] production industries, processing, refining, purifi- ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- Consideration of H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit cation, metals production and alloying, and magnet newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1329) production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–475), [5MY] 4866), [17MR] 6117), [14SE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Money: require disclosures to consumers by coin and ———temporarily increase investment tax credit for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on precious metal bullion dealers (see H.R. 6149), geothermal energy property (see H.R. 5612), [28JN] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), ———treat any business credit attributable to wind, [16SE] [15DE] solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act: Committee on ment in solar energy property as refundable to a American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4501) (H. certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. Technology: support certain activities to advance tech- Rept. 111–673), [7DE] Rept. 111–497), [26MY] nologies for safe and environmentally responsible PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (BARACK Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- exploration, development, and production of oil and OBAMA) employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] Appointments Thermal energy: encourage implementation of infra- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. Committee to notify the President of adjournment, structure (see H.R. 5805), [21JY] 111–556), [22JY] [22DE] U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, Committee to notify the President that a congressional H.R. 5979), [29JY] FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on quorum has assembled, [12JA] Veterans: establish a pilot program to encourage em- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), Bills and resolutions ployment of veterans in energy-related positions (see [21DE] Armed Forces: call for the President to overturn the H.R. 4592), [3FE] Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources policy that prohibits sending a Presidential letter of Western Area Power Administration: provide for notice Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. condolence to the family of a member who has regarding certification of certain projects (see H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229), [25MR] 6107), [14SE] Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from notifying Government officials of violations of Oil [22MR] Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from ———provide whistleblower protections to certain Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Res. 1556), [26JY] H.R. 5851), [26JY] (GREEN) Act: Committee on Financial Services Congress: joint session for the State of the Union Mes- ———provide whistleblower protections to certain (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] sage (see H. Con. Res. 228), [19JA] workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) ———notify the President that a quorum has assem- 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) bled (see H. Res. 998), [12JA] Messages (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] Dept. of Energy: request the President and direct the Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural Dept. to provide certain documents relative to the tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as President Obama, [5MY] [28MY] a high level nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act: Com- 1466), [22JN] sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: mittee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. Executive Office of the President: request to furnish President Obama, [12MY] 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] the House of Representatives documents relative to Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent re- President Obama, [2FE] ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science lease of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– [2DE] Motions 553), [21JY] Foreign trade: support agenda to strengthen U.S. trade Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: relations in Asia and with key partners like the Re- to make loans to consumers to implement energy Committee on Science and Technology (House) public of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see H. efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] Res. 1124), [26FE] 4785), [16SE] Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 1784), bate Program (H.R. 5019), [6MY] of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste [22DE]

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INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to ———require annual budget submissions of the Presi- INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search House of Representatives Copies of Documents, dent to Congress to provide certain information re- and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- garding companies in which the Government holds H.R. 4453), [13JA] form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- stock (see H.R. 4631), [22FE] Messages merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), ———require Presidential and congressional budgets Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- [29JA] to disclose and display the net present value of future tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), [5MY] ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence [16MR] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee Clinton, William J.: disavow impeachment (see H. Res. sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. 1723), [17NO] [12MY] Rept. 111–402), [27JA] Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer Alternative Pay Plan for Locality Pay Increases for Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Civilian Federal Employees, [30NO] resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee 4600), [4FE] ———require submittal of certain certifications to the Conflict in Somalia, [13AP] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Congress before transferring or releasing individuals Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] ment, [29SE] Bills and resolutions Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011, Disasters: take actions to address the needs of children Courts: appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. and families who are victims of a major disaster [2FE] 4506), [26JA] Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte (see H.R. 4478), [20JA] ———appoint additional district judges in Southwest Elections: permit voters to vote for ‘‘None of the D’Ivoire, [2FE] border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys Above’’ in Federal elections and require an addi- Continuation of National Emergency Relative to to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), tional election if ‘‘None of the Above’’ receives Zimbabwe, [2MR] [23SE] the most votes (see H.R. 4498), [21JA] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Dept. of Justice: transmit to the House of Representa- Health: require the President, Vice President, Members Cuba’s Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Ci- tives copies of communications on certain rec- of Congress, political appointees, and congressional vilian Aircraft, [23FE] ommendations relative to administration appoint- staff to purchase health insurance through health in- Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to ments (see H. Res. 1455), [17JN] surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the FCC: provide greater technical resources to Commis- Monuments and memorials: require certain procedures Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] for designating national monuments (see H.R. 5580), Russia, [17JN] Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish an interim [23JN] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Inspector General (see H.R. 4450), [13JA] NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] the Stabilization of Iraq, [12MY] Health: require the President, Vice President, Members National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect of Congress, political appointees, and congressional Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the staff to purchase health insurance through health in- Political campaigns: reduce limit for certain contribu- Middle East Peace Process, [20JA] surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] tions to a candidate with respect to an election for Economic Report, [22FE] Smithsonian Institution: revise composition of the Federal office (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- Board of Regents so that all members are individuals ———reform system of public financing of Presi- oping Country Designations and Terminations, appointed by the President from a list of nominees dential elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] [12JA] submitted by the leadership of the Congress (see ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- H.R. 4774), [4MR] tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, ficking, [26JA] Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10- and protect uncompensated Internet activity from National Drug Control Strategy, [11MY] year term of office for any individual appointed as treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. 6286), [29SE] National Emergency Relative to Belarus, [8JN] Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Trans- National Emergency Relative to Burma, [14MY] President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, portation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), [12MY] [13JA] Republic of Korea, [14JN] Reagan, Ronald: redesign fifty dollar bill to include Reports filed National Emergency Relative to Iran, [10MR] likeness (see H.R. 4705), [25FE] Bankruptcy Judgeship Act: Committee on the Judiciary National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Succession: amend governing rules (see H.R. 6557), (House) (H.R. 4506) (H. Rept. 111–430), [9MR] Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism, [16SE] [17DE] Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- National Emergency Relative to Syria, [4MY] White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian atives Copies of Communications on Certain Rec- 5006), [13AP] Regime of Charles Taylor, [19JY] ommendations Relative to Administration Appoint- Messages National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans, ments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act: President Obama, [8JN] 1455) (H. Rept. 111–538), [15JY] [24MY] PRESIDENT’S EXPORT COUNCIL Motions National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Appointments Members, [12MY] War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Legitimate Democratic Institutions, [29JY] Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- National Security Strategy, [27MY] PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES Bills and resolutions ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] Proposed Constitution for the Virgin Islands, [2MR] Reports filed Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act, [24MY] Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the Presi- Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed dent, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Afghanistan: Licenses for Exports to China, [9JN] [4MR] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1146) (H. Veto of H.J. Res. 64, Continuing Appropriations, ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Rept. 111–428), [9MR] [12JA] Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- Veto of H.R. 3808, Interstate Recognition of Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (see dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To Notarizations Act, [15NO] H. Res. 1146), [9MR] Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: Motions ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Rept. 111–566), [26JY] War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] Reports filed Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. PREVENT ALL CIGARETTE TRAFFICKING Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- Res. 1556), [26JY] (PACT) ACT dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To Budget: establish procedures for expedited consider- Bills and resolutions Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: ation by Congress of certain proposals by the Presi- Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. dent to rescind amounts of budget authority (see against mailing tobacco products for members of Rept. 111–566), [26JY] H.R. 4921), [24MR] the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (see Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide ———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct H.R. 6037), [30JY] Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] PREVENT DECEPTIVE CENSUS LOOK ALIKE of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste ———provide an optional fast-track procedure the MAILINGS ACT Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce President may use when submitting rescission re- Bills and resolutions (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] quests (see H.R. 5454), [28MY] Enact (see H.R. 4621), [9FE]

3358 INDEX PROMOTING STUDENTS USING THE CAMP COMMUNITY FOR ENRICHMENT, STRENGTH, AND SUCCESS

PREVENT TERRORISTS FROM REUNITING PRISONERS OF WAR cials of any product or service that poses serious WITH TERRORIST CELLS ACT Bills and resolutions danger to the public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] Bills and resolutions Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for Children and youth: ban the sale, manufacture, distribu- Enact (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), tion, and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs PREVENTING HARMFUL RESTRAINT AND SE- [25MR] (see H.R. 5386), [25MY] CLUSION IN SCHOOLS ACT Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer Courts: eliminate the learned intermediary defense to Bills and resolutions or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, tort claims based on product liability (see H.R. Enact (H.R. 4247): consideration (see H. Res. 1126), Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 6421), [17NO] [2MR] 4600), [4FE] ———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, Reports filed ———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at and allow disclosure of discovery information in Consideration of H.R. 4247, Provisions: Committee on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] [2MR] sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed Provisions: Committee on Education and Labor ———provide for interrogation and detention of material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), (House) (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against [4MR] ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- PREVENTING SEX OFFENDERS ACCESS TO commerce of children’s food and beverage containers tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITIES ACT composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] Bills and resolutions ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in Enact (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, PREVENTION OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN tained at the facility be tried only by military com- barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] ANIMAL CRUSH VIDEOS ACT mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] Dept. of Agriculture: develop an effective sampling Bills and resolutions ———require submittal of certain certifications to and testing program to test for E. coli in boneless Enact (see H.R. 5566), [22JN] Congress before transferring or releasing individuals beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground Enact (H.R. 5566): consideration of Senate amendment detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody beef components (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] (see H. Res. 1712), [15NO] of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] Reports filed Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treat- FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on pack- Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. ed humanely, provided adequate medical care, and aging of certain baby monitors warning that signals 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. PRICE, DAVID E. (a Representative from North Caro- [19JA] 6463), [1DE] lina) Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- FDA: help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from Bills and resolutions introduced in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing Crime: provide accountability for criminal acts of Fed- ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- more stringent controls on the use of such devices eral contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not H.R. 4567), [2FE] ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III manufactured in accordance with requirements under Duke University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see courts of individuals involved in the September 11, Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control H. Res. 1242), [13AP] 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] Act (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] National security: making emergency supplemental ap- ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see ———require foreign manufacturers of products im- propriations for border security (see H.R. 5875), ported into the U.S. to establish registered agents [27JY] (see H.R. 6080), [9AU] H.R. 4542), [27JA] Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service North Carolina Central University: anniversary (see H. of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. Res. 1361), [13MY] of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), [13MY] 4678), [24FE] Political campaigns: disclose third-party communica- Health: support regenerative medicine through research tions made for or against a candidate and identifying Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving funding and commercial development of regenerative information in Internet communications, and apply products and develop a regulatory environment that disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] enables rapid approval of safe and effective products calls (see H.R. 4749), [3MR] (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] ———reform system of public financing of Presi- National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), [16SE] Labeling: require inclusion of warning labels on Inter- dential elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] net and catalogue advertising of certain toys and Textile industry and fabrics: support innovation and Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] research in the U.S. textile and fiber products indus- Taxation: exclude from gross income remediation pay- Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals try (see H.R. 6060), [30JY] ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by PRICE, TOM (a Representative from Georgia) ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] Bills and resolutions introduced diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and ———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged Appropriations: making full-year continuing at lower for living costs due to vacating such residence, and enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), levels with certain exceptions (see H.J. Res. 96), credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), [23FE] [22SE] [18MR] ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. Dept. of HHS: prohibit precluding of patients from Reports filed be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- entering into any contract with their health care pro- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. viders (see H.R. 6170), [22SE] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4463), [19JA] Health: prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] provider upon participation in a health plan (see PRIVACY ACT Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act: Com- H.R. 6171), [22SE] Bills and resolutions mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Motions Smithsonian Institution: apply Freedom of Information 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] House of Representatives: pledge not to assemble Act, Privacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Com- PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS’ ASSOCIATION OF ‘‘lame-duck’’ session between mid-term elections mittee Act (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] AMERICA and convening of 112th Congress, [10AU], [23SE] PRIVATE FUND INVESTMENT ADVISERS REG- Bills and resolutions Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), [15AP] PRINTING ISTRATION ACT PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH Bills and resolutions Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) Bills and resolutions CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed Goal and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1167), [11MR] material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), (H.R. 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION PROGRAM REFORM COMMISSION [4MR] Bills and resolutions Federal agencies and departments: require each agency AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Federal aid programs: establish to review and identify to include contact information in its collection of Bills and resolutions unnecessary Federal programs and make rec- information (see H.R. 6068), [30JY] Enact (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] ommendations to Congress for termination, modifica- GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolu- PRODROMOU, ELIZABETH W. tion, or retention of such programs (see H.R. 5407), tions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] Appointments [26MY] House of Representatives: print revised edition of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, PROMOTING STUDENTS USING THE CAMP House Rules and Manual for the 112th Congress [23JN] COMMUNITY FOR ENRICHMENT, (see H. Res. 1720), [17NO] PRODUCT SAFETY STRENGTH, AND SUCCESS (PROMOTING National Archives and Records Administration: prohibit Bills and resolutions SUCCESS) ACT from making grants to preserve or publish non-Fed- Business and industry: require businesses to warn em- Bills and resolutions eral records (see H.R. 5865), [27JY] ployees, consumers, and the appropriate Federal offi- Enact (see H.R. 5963), [29JY]

3359 INDEX PROSTATE RESEARCH, IMAGING, AND MEN’S EDUCATION

PROSTATE RESEARCH, IMAGING, AND MEN’S ———permit advertising and sale of lottery tickets National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see EDUCATION (PRIME) ACT within certain areas inside the ‘‘Federal enclave’’ H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Build- Enact (see H.R. 4756), [4MR] Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, ing, Lynbrook, NY: designate (see H.R. 5723), PROTECT THE LIVES OF AMERICANS NOW DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] [13JY] THROUGH ENHANCED SCREENING Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on (PLANES) ACT (see H.R. 6400), [15NO] the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Ecology and environment: reduce heat island effect 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] Enact (see H.R. 4442), [13JA] and associated ground level ozone pollution from OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal PROTECTING AGAINST INDEBTING OUR DE- Federal facilities (see H.R. 6136), [15SE] Pilot Program (see H.R. 5535), [16JN] Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: SCENDANTS THROUGH FULLY OFFSET RE- Emil Bolas Post Office, Wadsworth, OH: designate designate (see H.R. 5395), [25MY] LIEF (PAID FOR) TEMPORARY EXTENSION (see H.R. 4536), [27JA] (see H.R. 4602), [4FE] Postal Service: provide that procedures governing clo- ACT Families and domestic relations: require restrooms in sure or consolidation of postal branches or stations Bills and resolutions public buildings be equipped with baby changing shall be the same as those applicable to post offices Enact (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] facilities (see H.R. 4534), [27JA] Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see (see H.R. 4612), [4FE] PROTECTING CHILDREN ACROSS STATE LINES ———recognize need to improve physical access to ACT H.R. 5706), [1JY] Frank F. Fasi Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: des- many U.S. postal facilities for all people and in Bills and resolutions particular disabled citizens (see H. Res. 1773), Enact (see H.R. 6498), [7DE] ignate (see H.R. 5721), [13JY] George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: des- [16DE] PROTECTING EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES IN ignate (see H.R. 5605), [25JN] President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, BUSINESS BANKRUPTCIES ACT Government: prohibit expenditure of funds for con- Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), [12MY] Bills and resolutions Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY: des- struction or lease of buildings or space in the District Enact (see H.R. 4677), [24FE] ignate (see H.R. 6205), [23SE] of Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), PROTECTING JOBS IN YOUR STATE ACT Product safety: ban the sale, manufacture, distribution, [28JY] Bills and resolutions and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs (see GSA: extend to private property owners and managers Enact (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] H.R. 5386), [25MY] in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences PROTECTING TENANTS AT FORECLOSURE ACT Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: for leasing of space for Federal Government use designate (see H.R. 5591), [24JN] Bills and resolutions given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. Permanently extend (see H.R. 4766), [4MR] Religion: reaffirm ‘‘In God We Trust’’ as the official 5713), [13JY] motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its PUBLIC BROADCASTING related term(s) NEWS ———incorporate bird-safe building materials and de- public display in all public buildings, public schools, MEDIA sign features into public buildings (see H.R. 4797), and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. Bills and resolutions [9MR] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding 274), [5MY] ———provide for the training of Federal building per- Richard K. Sorenson Post Office Building, Anoka, MN: after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] sonnel to ensure energy efficient operation of such establish (see H.R. 4909), [22MR] Dept. of Commerce: repeal public telecommunications buildings (see H.R. 5112), [22AP] Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: des- facilities assistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL: ignate (see H.R. 5773), [19JY] Internet: enable obtaining of statutory licenses for designate (see H.R. 5446), [27MY] Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: des- transmission of sound recordings online, unless a Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, ignate (see H.R. 6387), [29SE] substantial portion of the recordings are by the same CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), [12MY] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: restoration artist or same musical work (see H.R. 6307), [29SE] High-Performance Building Week: support goals and of Murdock Building in Eads, CO, for use as visitors Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] center (see H.R. 6049), [30JY] programming and transfer certain public radio funds House of Representatives: permit individuals to be ad- Schertz Veterans Post Office, Schertz, TX: designate to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), [17NO] mitted to the Hall of the House in order to document (see H.R. 5831), [22JY] PUBLIC BUILDINGS the improved accessibility (see H. Res. 1555), [26JY] Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office, Lubbock, TX: des- Bills and resolutions James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Build- ignate (see H.R. 5565), [22JN] Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: ing Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, designate (see H.R. 6139), [15SE] 6507), [8DE] Westwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4628), [22FE] Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- James M. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Stewart Post Office Building, Indi- Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, house, Rapid City, SD: designate (see H.R. 5651), ana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), [25JN] NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), [29SE] [30JN] Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office, Miami, FL: designate Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building, Fall Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, (see H.R. 5655), [30JN] River, MA: designate (see H.R. 5758), [15JY] CA: designate (see H.R. 4543), [27JA] Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see Smithsonian Institution: prohibit charging of any fee Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office H.R. 4495), [21JA] for admission to any permanent exhibit in any mu- Building, Cedar Park, TX: designate (see H.R. 5584), Joyce Rogers Post Office Building, Brighton, MI: des- seum or facility (see H.R. 4776), [4MR] [23JN] ignate (see H.R. 5341), [19MY] SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Ma- IN: designate (see H.R. 4624), [9FE] Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), rine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA: Spencer Byrd Powers Jr., Post Office, Cary, MS: des- [27JA] designate (see H.R. 5877), [27JY] ignate (see H.R. 5728), [13JY] Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office, Waterford, WI: Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal designate (see H.R. 5873), [27JY] J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, Cecil L. Heftel Post Office Building, Honolulu, HI: for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), [22AP] Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: des- designate (see H.R. 5720), [13JY] George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), ignate (see H.R. 4861), [16MR] Civil Rights Act: prohibit discrimination in public ac- [2FE] Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- commodations and public facilities on the basis of Lieutenant Juan G. Carrion Post Office Building, sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. ington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), [22AP] Robstown, TX: designate (see H.R. 5912), [28JY] Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance 4828), [11MR] Louise Lassiter Post Office, Seaboard, NC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 314), [30JY] Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office, Columbus, OH: des- (see H.R. 5904), [28JY] Taxation: provide for depreciation of certain roof sys- ignate (see H.R. 4840), [12MR] M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office, Hartman, AR: des- tems (see H.R. 5396), [25MY] Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centre- ignate (see H.R. 6014), [30JY] Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: ville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), [29SE] Major William Edward Adams Dept. of Veterans Af- designate (see H.R. 5450), [27MY] Construction industries: require consideration of the fairs Clinic, Craig, CO: designate (see H.R. 5798), Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: des- life-cycle cost of a building during the construction [20JY] ignate (see H.R. 6237), [28SE] of certain Federal buildings (see H.R. 4989), [25MR] Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office, Rootstown, Tomball Veterans Post Office, Tomball, TX: designate David John Donafee Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 6140), [15SE] (see H.R. 6185), [22SE] OH: designate (see H.R. 5390), [25MY] Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: des- Women: provide for restroom gender parity in Federal Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protec- ignate (see H.R. 4425), [12JA] buildings (see H.R. 4869), [17MR] tive Service ability to provide adequate security for Michael C. Rothberg Post Office, Sharon, MA: des- Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: des- the prevention of terrorist activities and for the pro- ignate (see H.R. 5099), [21AP] ignate (see H.R. 4665), [23FE] (see H.R. 5051), motion of homeland security (see H.R. 5053), Monuments and memorials: require commemorative [15AP] [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), [14SE] works in the District of Columbia and its environs Reports filed District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the to be constructed of materials grown, produced, or Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 6270), [29SE] house, Rapid City, SD: Committee on Transportation

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and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. school construction and renovation, and other edu- Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made 111–590), [14SE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- available for high speed rail and intercity rail Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] Social Security: establish a procedure to safeguard the [22FE] ———require a freeze on certain discretionary spend- surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hos- Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act: Committee ing whenever there is budget deficit (see H. Con. pital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 234), [4FE] States: restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess Res. 5112) (H. Rept. 111–662), [30NO] ———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 5903), Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets [28JY] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. (see H.R. 5008), [13AP] Taxation: allow an individual to designate $3 on their 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] ———require spending limits be imposed when the income tax return to be used to reduce the public Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods statutory limit on the public debt is increased (see debt (see H.R. 5497), [9JN] (GREEN) Act: Committee on Financial Services H.R. 4587), [3FE] ———allow an individual to designate a percentage (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] ———require that the concurrent resolution for fiscal of their income tax liability be used to reduce the John C. Godbold U.S. Judicial Administration Building, year 2012 include a benchmark plan to eliminate public debt and require spending reductions equal Atlanta, GA: Committee on Transportation and Infra- the deficit by fiscal year 2020 and that subsequent to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), [16JN] structure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 111–444), resolutions adhere to that plan (see H.R. 4931), Messages [18MR] [24MR] Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: Bureau of the Census: rescind certain appropriations Motions Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and reduce the Federal budget deficit (see H.R. Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] 6096), [10AU] Res. 45), [4FE] Dept. of Agriculture: reduce deficits and Government Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: Com- ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- spending through elimination of wasteful agriculture mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) ative to health care reform, student loan reform, subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 111–592), [14SE] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- Dept. of Defense: reduce deficits and Government spending through elimination of wasteful defense cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] ington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Reports filed structure (House) (H.R. 5128) (H. Rept. 111–48), subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- [18MY] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: spending through elimination of wasteful energy sub- sidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] (House) (H.R. 4387) (H. Rept. 111–610), [20SE] Dept. of the Treasury: issue War on Debt Bonds (see H.R. 5157), [27AP] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 45, PUBLIC DEBT related term(s) BUDGET—U.S. ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- Increase Statutory Limit on the Public Debt: Com- Bills and resolutions mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1065) (H. Rept. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind un- tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), 111–411), [3FE] obligated appropriations and repeal certain health Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, care-related provisions to reduce the national debt [20JA] Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- (see H.R. 4500), [21JA] ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, re- Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- 111–458), [25MR] duce discretionary spending by amount saved, and nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budg- repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] etary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS 1289), [22AP] 4513), [26JA] Bills and resolutions Budget: constitutional amendment to control spending ———establish a fee on transactions which would Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to per- (see H.J. Res. 79), [3MR] eliminate the national debt and provide an income sons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited ———constitutional amendment to require balanced tax credit to offset the impact of the fee (see H.R. from protesting at military and other funerals (see (see H.J. Res. 73), [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 75), [3FE] 4646), [23FE] H.R. 5365), [20MY] (see H.J. Res. 78), [2MR] (see H.J. Res. 89), [16JN] ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by ———enforce discretionary spending limits to rein in store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild [20AP] the Federal budget process (see H.R. 4479), [20JA] the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- ———establish a sequestration to reduce all non- ———require stabilization of the public debt and an- tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] exempt programs, projects, and activities by a certain nual deficit ratios to the gross domestic product at Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow percent in years in which the Federal budget is in certain percentages (see H. Res. 1183), [15MR] the families and friends of fallen members of the deficit (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace ———establish discretionary and mandatory deficit re- use of sums received as fines, penalties, and forfeit- and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] duction accounts (see H.R. 6186), [22SE] ures of property for violations of such Act or other ———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending Reports filed marine resource laws to be used to reduce the Fed- In the Matter of Representative Gutierrez: Committee caps (see H.R. 4871), [17MR] eral deficit and debt (see H.R. 5668), [1JY] on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. ———establish the Grace Commission II to review Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- and make recommendations regarding cost control 111–496), [26MY] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] PUBLIC DOCUMENTS in the Federal Government (see H.R. 6448), [29NO] ———repeal (see H.R. 5421), (see H.R. 5424), (see ———increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct Bills and resolutions H.R. 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolu- spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts tions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] ———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. from Members’ official allowances be applied to National Archives and Records Administration: author- Res. 45), consideration of Senate amendment (see deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 4825), ize appropriations for the National Historical Publi- H. Res. 1065), [3FE] [11MR] cations and Records Commission (see H.R. 5616), ———limit year-to-year increase in total Federal House Rules: curtail the growth of Government pro- [28JN] spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and grams (see H. Res. 1441), [15JN] population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] ———require a three-fifths vote on a stand-alone bill ———prohibit from making grants to preserve or pub- ———make the Federal budget process more trans- that increases the statutory limit on the public debt lish non-Federal records (see H.R. 5865), [27JY] parent and make future budgets more sustainable (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- (see H.R. 5752), [15JY] IRS: include in Form 1040 instruction booklet informa- lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- tion relative to Federal Government revenues, spend- Reports filed ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ing, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), [25MR] Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on school construction and renovation, and other edu- Members of Congress: provide for rates of pay to Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] be adjusted as a function of changes in Government 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- spending (see H.R. 4681), [24FE] Plain Writing Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ———reduce pay and dedicate annual savings to a ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 946) (H. Rept. 111– school construction and renovation, and other edu- reduction of the national debt (see H.R. 4762), 432), [11MR] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. [4MR] PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION TRANSPARENCY Res. 1203), [20MR] Radio: prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio ACT ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- programming and transfer certain public radio funds Bills and resolutions ative to health care reform, student loan reform, to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), [17NO] Enact (see H.R. 6484), [2DE]

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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE related term(s) CENTERS number of abortions, and improve access to women’s Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION; health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see HEALTH ———extend health information technology assistance H.R. 4672), [23FE] Bills and resolutions eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural (see H.R. 4601), [4FE] 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] Health care professionals: appoint doctors of chiro- ———provide for human stem cell research, including Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands practic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), from location and entry under the Mining Law (see 6032), [30JY] [10MR] H.R. 5665), [1JY] World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Health care professionals: increase number of primary ———secure Federal ownership and management of U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), [8JN] care physicians and medical residents serving health natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT professional shortage areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction Bills and resolutions Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] Children and youth: promote minimum State require- of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, ments for prevention and treatment of concussions [6MY] CA (see H.R. 5653), [30JN] caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. Mental health: revise and extend substance use disorder ———release Bodie Wilderness Study Area in Mono 6172), [22SE] and mental health programs (see H.R. 5466), County, CA (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] Community Living Assistance Services and Supports [28MY] ———withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] 1674), [29SE] 294), [30JN] Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Motions Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), New York, NY: extend and improve protections and H.R. 5144), [27AP] [1JY] services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- Bureau of Reclamation: modify purposes and operation ———ensure health service programs or surveys pro- rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] of certain facilities to implement water rights com- vide for voluntary collection of data on sexual ori- ———extend and improve protections and services to pact among Montana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, entation and gender identity of participants in such individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack and the U.S. (see H.R. 5592), [24JN] programs or surveys (see H.R. 6109), [14SE] (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] Carson National Forest: adjust boundary (see H.R. ———establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. Reports filed 6209), [23SE] 4601), [4FE] Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: modify ———make grants to eligible local educational agen- Treatment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce boundary (see H.R. 5110), [22AP] cies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in public (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), [28SE] Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act: Committee elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5335), land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1210) (H. [18MY] a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), Rept. 111–638), [28SE] ———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making [23FE] Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) H.R. 5807), [21JY] Commission: extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] ———provide a comprehensive approach to preventing Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (see H.R. Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] 5223), [5MY] tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———provide for a national program to conduct and Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] 5388), [25MY] support activities toward reducing the number of Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment Clark County, NV: withdraw Sloan Hills area from cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and location, entry, and patent under mining laws and H.R. 4452), [13JA] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), ———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and [22SE] Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] Dental Emergency Responder Act: Committee on En- geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see H.R. ———reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine grant ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. 5219), [5MY] Coconino National Forest: convey a small parcel of programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] 111–647), [28SE] ———revise minimum allotments under the Projects Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee land (see H.R. 4824), [11MR] for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. ———convey land to correct erroneous survey (see (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] Rept. 111–608), [16SE] H.R. 5985), [30JY] ———tribute to family planning services provided Enhance and Increase the Number of Veterinarians ———establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see Trained in Veterinary Public Health: Committee on Area (see H.R. 4823), [11MR] H. Res. 1476), [24JN] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2999) (H. Colorado: designate certain lands as components of Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain medical Rept. 111–634), [28SE] the National Wilderness Preservation System (see facilities as health professional shortage areas (see Family Health Care Accessibility Act: Committee on H.R. 6280), [29SE] H.R. 4654), [23FE] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. ———prohibit any use of eminent domain authority Diseases: improve quality of cancer care and quality Rept. 111–607), [16SE] to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. of life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- 5067), [20AP] [17JN] ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness ———modernize cancer research, increase access to ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see preventative cancer services, and provide cancer 111–639), [28SE] H.R. 6155), [16SE] treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Courts: simplify and expedite access to Federal courts 6224), [28SE] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) for property owners once State remedies for just ———require group and individual health insurance (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems [29JN] colorectal cancer (see H.R. 4563), [2FE] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Curecanti National Recreation Area: establish boundary Drugs: provide grants for treatment of methamphet- (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] (see H.R. 6493), [2DE] amine abuse (see H.R. 5678), [1JY] 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- Dept. of Agriculture: convey a small parcel of Natural Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. Resources Conservation Service property in River- pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- 111–560), [22JY] side, CA (see H.R. 4827), [11MR] tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) ———convey certain federally owned land in Story and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] County, IA (see H.R. 5669), [1JY] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Com- ———convey certain tracts of the Big Springs Envi- Health: allow the resell or transfer of covered out- mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) ronmental Study Area of the Apache-Sitgreaves Na- patient drugs to individuals with HIV/AIDS in con- (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] tional Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified School Dis- nection with medication regimen adherence services PUBLIC HOUSING ENERGY SAVINGS ACT trict (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] being provided by a licensed health care professional Bills and resolutions Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 6176), [22SE] Enact (see H.R. 5154), [27AP] (see H. Res. 1641), [22SE] ———ensure a national, coordinated approach to im- PUBLIC LANDS ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program proving maternal and infant health (see H.R. 6318), Bills and resolutions payments to eligible local educational agencies with- [29SE] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equi- in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] ———expand access to preventive health care services table allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the are veterans (see H.R. 5402), [26MY] Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest

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Service to respond to violations of regulations on Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms ———prohibit further extension or establishment of the management, use, and protection of public lands on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service national monuments in Montana except by express (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4754), [4MR] ———authorize the lease of certain lands within Fort Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Pulaski National Monument (see H.R. 4773), [4MR] policies to improve recruitment and retention of national monuments in Nevada except by express ———conduct a special resource study of the archeo- qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4675), [24FE] logical site and surrounding land of the New Phila- ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. ———prohibit further extension or establishment of delphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 5455), [28MY] 4488), [21JA] national monuments in Utah except by express au- ———conduct a special resource study to evaluate Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Pro- thorization of Congress (see H.R. 4651), [23FE] significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability gram as it applies to units derived from public do- ———require certain procedures for designating na- and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park main by implementing a procedure for determining tional monuments (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] System (see H.R. 4448), [13JA] cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), [19MR] Morristown National Historical Park: designate library ———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Francis Marion National Forest: convey small parcel and archives gallery at the Washington’s Head- Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to of land (see H.R. 5414), [26MY] quarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), [9MR] assess potential inclusion in the National Park Sys- Government regulations: protect use of traditional hunt- Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] tem (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] ing and fishing equipment and prevent certain re- National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- ———convey certain Federal land to Elko County, strictions on hunting and fishing implements and duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe equipment (see H.R. 5672), [1JY] trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see H.R. Grand Ronde Reservation Act: technical corrections ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] 5416), [26MY] (see H.R. 6070), [30JY] National parks and recreation areas: codify into law ———enter into an agreement to provide for manage- GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative ment of the free-roaming wild horses in and around TX, to the Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. to the National Park System (see H.R. 6161), [22SE] the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 6510), [9DE] Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] Gunnison County, CO: provide for certain land ex- ———establish a competitive leasing program for changes (see H.R. 5059), [15AP] area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of wind and solar energy development on Federal land Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- those affected by ban on development of tribal lands (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] ———establish production incentive fee for lands recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other ———facilitate business and agricultural leasing of leased for oil or natural gas on which production purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), [23SE] is not occurring (see H.R. 5102), [21AP] Homestead National Monument of America: rename ———repeal a restriction on treating as Indian country ———expand Koshare Indian Museum storage facility as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. certain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos in New in La Junta, CO, to house collection of Bent’s Old 5463), [28MY] Mexico (see H.R. 4445), [13JA] Fort National Historic Site and other National Park Hunting and trapping: require hunting activities be a Natural resources: improve natural resources manage- Service collections (see H.R. 6050), [30JY] land use in management plans for compatible Federal ment planning for State-owned facilities used for ———issue permits for a microhydro project in non- lands (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] national defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] wilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- Nevada: convey certain public land in and around his- Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank toric mining townsites (see H.R. 5370), [24MY] (see H.R. 6221), [28SE] Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Fed- ———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), eral Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for en- leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing [20JA] hanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- lands (see H.R. 5645), [30JN] based on market price (see H.R. 6051), [30JY] sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank ———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a ———provide grants and enter into cooperative agree- Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexi- ments for integrated regional water conservation Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- can drug trafficking on public lands (see H. Res. plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] 1540), [20JY] ———provide loans to certain organizations to address ———establish certain wilderness areas and authorize OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent various land conveyances involving National Forest Pilot Program (see H.R. 5535), [16JN] invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see H.R. Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local gov- ———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, 5205), [4MY] ernments in developing and implementing emergency Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust notification systems suitable for use on public rec- Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill reational lands (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY] (see H.R. 5152), [27AP] Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- ———settle land claims within the Fort Hall Reserva- Kotzebue, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] tion in Idaho (see H.R. 4613), [4FE] to the Maniilaq Association (see H.R. 5317), [13MY] Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- ———transmit to the House of Representatives certain Lewis and Clark National Historic Park: match bound- portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, information relative to the Treasured Landscape Ini- aries with Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- tiative, designation of national monuments, and high State Parks (see H.R. 5383), [25MY] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), priority land-rationalization efforts (see H. Res. Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] 1238), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1254), [15AP] (see H. on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development Res. 1406), [27MY] Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the funds to States that carry out public takings for Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of trans- Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] portation programs on Federal lands and provide tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] ———require State and local compliance with con- Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (see H.R. pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] Mineral Leasing Act: permanently withdraw all Federal relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), 6546), [17DE] [23JN] Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from lands from location and entry for uranium mining Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell taking action on public lands which impede border and provide for leasing of such lands under such Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Bor- security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), [14AP] Act for uranium mining (see H.R. 6335), [29SE] District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify ough may obtain that land (see H.R. 5451), [27MY] Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] ———direct the National Park Service and the Dept. Mono County, CA: take certain Federal land into trust Res. 1020), [20JA] of the Interior to transfer certain properties to the for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony (see ———modify boundary (see H.R. 5911), [28JY] District of Columbia (see H.R. 5494), [9JN] H.R. 5468), [28MY] Salt Lake County, UT: designate certain lands in the ———expand allowable uses for Kingman and Herit- Monongahela National Forest: designate additional Wasatch Mountains as wilderness (see H.R. 5009), age Islands (see H.R. 6278), [29SE] lands as wilderness (see H.R. 5965), [29JY] [13AP] ———permit advertising and sale of lottery tickets Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease within certain areas inside the ‘‘Federal enclave’’ or establishment of national monuments in Arizona space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and (see H.R. 5703), [1JY] except by express authorization of Congress (see conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area: H.R. 4814), [10MR] H.R. 4438), [13JA] establish in New Mexico (see H.R. 5334), [18MY] ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate Federal Land Disposal Account: reinstate funds (see national monuments in California except by express certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see H.R. 6206), [23SE] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), [25FE] H.R. 4558), [2FE] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Ted Stevens Icefield: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. national monuments in Colorado except by express Uintah County, UT: provide for certain land exchanges 5724), [13JY] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), [2MR] (see H.R. 5059), [15AP]

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Virgin Islands National Park: authorize acquisition of Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: ———provide for an annual electric production cost land (see H.R. 6114), [14SE] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. report (see H.R. 5423), [27MY] Yuma County, AZ: convey certain Federal lands (see 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish H.R. 5100), [21AP] Transmit Information to House on Treasured Landscape Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- Motions Initiative, Designation of National Monuments, and nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- [26FE] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1406) ———reduce mercury emissions from electric utility historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- (H. Rept. 111–510), [23JN] steam generating units (see H.R. 5674), [1JY] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), PUBLIC LANDS CORPS ACT Housing: authorize public housing agencies to use op- motion to recommit, [20MR] Bills and resolutions erating funds as collateral for financing energy con- Reports filed Public lands: provide service-learning opportunities on servation improvements and to freeze utility con- Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, ar- sumption levels (see H.R. 5154), [27AP] (House) (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] cheological, recreational, and scenic resources, and National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary train new land managers (H.R. 1612), consideration (see H. Res. 1125), [2MR] Modification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. (House) (H.R. 5110) (H. Rept. 111–598), [16SE] Motions 1278), [20AP] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Bound- Public lands: provide service-learning opportunities on National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness ary Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, ar- Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), [16SE] cheological, recreational, and scenic resources, and NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Cibola National Forest Boundary Expansion: Com- train new land managers (H.R. 1612), motion to Yucca Mountain license application review relative mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5388) recommit, [20MR] to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. (H. Rept. 111–601), [16SE] Reports filed 1732), [18NO] Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the 111–527), [13JY] Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax PUBLIC LANDS SERVICE CORPS ACT Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) Bills and resolutions incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] Enact (H.R. 1612): consideration (see H. Res. 1192), especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National ———promote development and use of marine and [18MR] Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, Motions hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee Enact (H.R. 1612): motion to recommit, [20MR] identify and address potential impacts of such tech- on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– Reports filed nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] 401), [26JA] Consideration of H.R. 3644, Provisions: Committee on ———spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within Rules (House) (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), electricity generation in the U.S. through priority Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Nat- [18MR] interconnection and renewable energy payments (see ural Resources (House) (H.R. 4773) (H. Rept. 111– H.R. 5883), [27JY] PUBLIC ONLINE INFORMATION ACT San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensa- 530), [13JY] Bills and resolutions tion provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for Dept. of the Interior Transmittal of Information on Enact (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] Treasured Landscape Initiative, National Monuments, victims of natural gas explosion and treat as non- PUBLIC ONLINE INFORMATION ADVISORY and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- taxable gains from conversion of affected property COMMITTEE mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1254) (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] Bills and resolutions (H. Rept. 111–480), [11MY] Taxation: allow credit for installation of composite, Establish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] Direct the National Park Service and the Dept. of the recyclable power line poles (see H.R. 5952), [29JY] Interior To Transfer Certain Properties to the District PUBLIC SAFETY ACCESS TO MEDICARE ACT ———clarify types of energy conservation subsidies Bills and resolutions of Columbia: Committee on Natural Resources provided by public utilities eligible for income exclu- Enact (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] (House) (H.R. 5494) (H. Rept. 111–605), [16SE] sion (see H.R. 5839), [22JY] Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act: Committee PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK ———provide a refundable credit against income tax on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1554) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions to assist individuals with high residential energy 111–513), [28JN] Observance (see H. Res. 1247), [14AP] costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- PUBLIC UTILITIES ———provide incentives for small business job cre- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) Bills and resolutions ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] Consumers: provide electric consumers the right to ac- provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: cess certain electric energy information (see H.R. tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4860), [16MR] (see H.R. 5696), [1JY] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on to make loans to consumers to implement energy provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), 111–398), [19JA] H.R. 4785), [9MR] [22MR] Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act: Com- ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans Water: allow small public water systems to request mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4445) to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- exemption from national primary drinking water re- (H. Rept. 111–515), [28JN] ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC ———assist municipalities experiencing significant sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), to withdraw the license application for a high-level hardships raising revenue to finance projects and [16SE] nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with activities for construction of wastewater treatment Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal features ———increase assistance for States, water systems, (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] of the electric system to the South Utah Valley Elec- and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- tric Service District (see H.R. 6271), [29SE] drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) ———provide grants and enter into cooperative agree- strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] ments for integrated regional water conservation (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] Western Area Power Administration: provide for notice ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources Electric power: promote energy independence and self- regarding certification of certain projects (see H.R. (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] sufficiency through net metering by certain small 6107), [14SE] San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), Motions Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. [1JY] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities 111–600), [16SE] Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- to make loans to consumers to implement energy Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act: Com- sumers of Federal power marketing administrations efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4823) about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. 4785), [16SE] (H. Rept. 111–599), [16SE] 5964), [29JY] Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on Government regulations: establish uniform national ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. standards for the interconnection of certain small provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- 111–437), [11MR] power production facilities (see H.R. 5082), [20AP] tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR]

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Reports filed ———require milk served in school lunch programs ———reward States for engaging individuals with dis- Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- abilities in work activities (see H.R. 5083), [20AP] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, Taxation: allow a credit for infant formula rebates paid Rept. 111–524), [1JY] and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch under WIC (see H.R. 6159), [22SE] Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program: ex- gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Dept. of HHS: establish an America Rx drug discount clude child care from the determination of the limit 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] program for individuals without access to prescrip- on assistance (see H.R. 5938), [29JY] Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- tion drugs at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), ———extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) [27JY] State programs (see H.R. 4564), [2FE] (see H.R. (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] ———renew authority to approve demonstration 4623), [9FE] Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) projects designed to test innovative strategies in State ———require States to take steps to address domestic Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), [16SE] and sexual violence among recipients (see H.R. (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] ———revise minimum allotments under the Projects 4978), [25MR] Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness Unemployment: extend emergency unemployment com- riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] pensation (see H.R. 4707), [25FE] [14SE] ———tribute to family planning services provided ———modify threshold rates that must be met by Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth- mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) H. Res. 1476), [24JN] tier emergency unemployment compensation (see (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code H.R. 6340), [29SE] Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works for individuals and small businesses, and the budget ———provide additional emergency unemployment Week: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] compensation (see H.R. 5618), [28JN] (see H.R. ture (House) (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. 111–440), Health: ensure health care consumer and provider ac- 5647), [30JN] (see H.R. 6091), [10AU] (see H.R. [12MR] cess to certain benefits plan information and provide 6419), [17NO] (see H.R. 6556), [17DE] Support National Safe Digging Month: Committee on transparency in hospital price and quality information ———provide additional emergency unemployment Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR] compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (see H. 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] ———reform provision of long-term care insurance Res. 1495), [30JN] PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ Bills and resolutions Housing: revitalize distressed housing, reform public and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- Electric power: promote energy independence and self- housing demolition and disposition rules, provide pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] sufficiency through net metering by certain small agencies with resources to preserve units, and train Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 5692), residents to provide home-based health services (see transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State [1JY] H.R. 5814), [22JY] using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such Public utilities: establish uniform national standards for Medicaid: ensure access to resin-based dental fillings programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] the interconnection of certain small power production that is at least equal to the level of access to mer- Motions facilities (see H.R. 5082), [20AP] cury-based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] Children and youth: reauthorize child nutrition pro- ———provide electric consumers the right to access ———extend the period of temporary increase of the grams (S. 3307), [1DE] certain electric energy information (see H.R. 4860), Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. Unemployment: provide additional emergency unem- [16MR] (see H.R. 5696), [1JY] 5471), [28MY] ployment compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] ———provide for an annual electric production cost ———improve and protect rehabilitative and case Reports filed report (see H.R. 5423), [27MY] management services to improve the health and wel- Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency PUBLIC WELFARE PROGRAMS related term(s) fare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on H.R. 4787), [9MR] FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS; SOCIAL SECURITY Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), ———require approval of waivers relative to State Bills and resolutions [30JN] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- Consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1742) ———require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] (H. Rept. 111–665), [30NO] 6290), [29SE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve Medicare: establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid applications to operate new demonstration programs, and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- Medicare/Medicaid: improve benefits for beneficiaries Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] with kidney disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Budget: require Presidential and congressional budgets ———provide coverage of voluntary advance care Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] to disclose and display the net present value of future planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), [20JY] PUBLIC WORKS costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), ———provide supplemental payments to nursing fa- Bills and resolutions [16MR] cilities serving beneficiaries and ensure adequate African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual meas- payment levels for services (see H.R. 5457), [28MY] to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. ures of family income to more accurately determine Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral 1085), [22FE] extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of health centers and require Medicaid coverage for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 5891), [28JY] [29JN] 6403), [15NO] Children and youth: examine and improve the child Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to ———use unexpended balances of funds to replenish welfare workforce (see H.R. 5246), [6MY] engage in community service and complete economic the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR] ———provide children in foster care with school sta- self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] Appropriations: making supplemental for investments bility and equal access to educational opportunities Schools: require educational agencies participating in in clean water projects and transportation infrastruc- (see H.R. 5817), [22JY] certain school lunch and child nutrition programs ture (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. to require students to receive a certain amount of Chicago, IL: deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Har- 5504), [10JN] nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] bor navigation project under the jurisdiction of the ———reauthorize child nutrition programs (S. 3307), Social Security: ensure foster children are able to use Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] consideration (see H. Res. 1742), [30NO] program and SSI benefits to address their needs and Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New ———require States to take certain additional steps improve their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), to assist foster children in making the transition to ———improve old-age, survivors, and disability insur- [2MR] independent living (see H.R. 6193), [23SE] ance program, provide cash relief for years when ———conduct levee system evaluations and certifi- Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, cations on receipt of requests from non-Federal inter- 6456), [29NO] and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), ests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- [22JY] ———determine the feasibility of carrying out a cational agencies participating in the school lunch ———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of project to address water resource development and program to donate any excess food to local food maternity care under Medicaid and the State Chil- management needs of the Soboba Band of Luiseno banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), Indian Reservation (see H.R. 4882), [18MR] ———award grants to, or enter into cooperative agree- [18NO] ———extend and modify the authority to accept and ments with States to carry out comprehensive and ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, expend funds contributed by non-Federal public enti- innovative strategies to end childhood hunger (see Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance ties to expedite the evaluation of certain permits H.R. 5480), [8JN] Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] ———improve outreach and enrollment for the Sup- ———require citizenship and immigration verification ———study feasibility of the hydrological separation plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins 4417), [12JA] Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] (see H.R. 5625), [29JN]

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Dept. of Agriculture: settle claims arising from the Motions PUERTO RICO DEMOCRACY ACT failure of the Natural Resources Conservation Serv- Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- Bills and resolutions ice to carry out the Houlka Creek Watershed Project ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Enact (H.R. 2499): consideration (see H. Res. 1305), in Mississippi (see H.R. 4822), [11MR] provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- [28AP] Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in design tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Motions and construction of water treatment facility to re- Reports filed Enact (H.R. 2499), [29AP] claim and reuse municipal wastewater within the Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- ———consideration (H. Res. 1305), [29AP] Reports filed Orange County Water District service area (see H.R. structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] Consideration of H.R. 2499, Provisions: Committee on 5039), [15AP] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1305) (H. Rept. 111–468), ———provide grants and enter into cooperative agree- Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American [28AP] ments for integrated regional water conservation Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– PULLMAN, WA plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build 577), [28JY] Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- Washington State University: anniversary of Honors America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), College (see H. Res. 1163), [11MR] [4FE] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] PUPPY UNIFORM PROTECTION AND SAFETY Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize and modify the ACT Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Pro- Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Bills and resolutions gram (see H.R. 6299), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 5434), [27MY] District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] Potomac River, Washington Channel Navigation PUTNAM, ADAM H. (a Representative from Florida) operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] Project Portion Deauthorization: Committee on Bills and resolutions introduced ———deauthorize a portion of Potomac River, Wash- Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Gulf of Mexico: provide relief to homeowners with ington Channel navigation project (see H.R. 5545), 5545) (H. Rept. 111–540), [15JY] FHA-insured mortgages who are economically af- [16JN] Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident Dominy, Floyd: tribute (see H. Res. 1327), [5MY] mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) (see H.R. 5601), [24JN] National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] Taxation: provide for distributions from retirement (see H. Res. 1125), [2MR] Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works plans for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze Week: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- spill incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of ture (House) (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. 111–440), QATAR, STATE OF those affected by ban on development of tribal lands [12MR] Bills and resolutions in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Hurricanes: express thanks for assistance to the victims Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. of Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] QUESTIONING OF TERRORISM SUSPECTS ACT Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOP- Bills and resolutions electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the MENT ACT Enact (see H.R. 5934), [29JY] U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and Bills and resolutions QUIGLEY, MIKE (a Representative from Illinois) vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] Business and industry: allow non-debt financing for Bills and resolutions introduced Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- for-profit companies in business incubators (see H.R. Army: commend achievements in and commitment to thorize and improve programs and activities (see 5871), [27JY] environmental sustainability and energy security (see H.R. 5897), [28JY] Economy: establish a grant program to support cluster- H. Res. 1106), [24FE] Riverside County, CA: authorize water rights settlement based economic development efforts (see H.R. 4666), Budget: make the Federal budget process more trans- with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians [23FE] parent and make future budgets more sustainable (see H.R. 5413), [26MY] ———modify period used to calculate certain unem- (see H.R. 5752), [15JY] Taxation: create jobs through infrastructure investment, ployment rates and encourage development of busi- Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- ness incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] Res. 1439), [14JN] sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage Programs and activities: reauthorize and improve (see Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. H.R. 5897), [28JY] H. Res. 1143), [4MR] 5893), [28JY] Reports filed Federal agencies and departments: improve access to ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- information in the legislative and executive branches extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) of the Government (see H.R. 4983), [25MR] ———improve management and oversight of contracts sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] and strengthen accountability of Government-wide companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), PUEBLO, CO suspension and debarment system (see H.R. 5726), consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] Bills and resolutions ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see Frank Evans GPO Building: designate (see H.R. 5706), [13JY] GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and de- H.R. 6181), [22SE] [1JY] sign features into public buildings (see H.R. 4797), ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Reports filed Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: Committee [9MR] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Outer Continental Shelf: protect marine and coastal provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5706) (H. Rept. 111–591), [14SE] environments in making areas available for leasing, tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] exploration, and development and prohibit oil and ———provide incentives for small business job cre- PUERTO RICO, COMMONWEALTH OF gas leasing, exploration, and development in impor- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Bills and resolutions tant ecological areas (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the fur- nishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, soli- [22MR] Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), [13JY] Education: increase maximum amount of Federal fund- darity with people and Polish-American commu- Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seek- ing available for English-language instruction in pub- nities, and support for restoration of leadership (see ing judicial review of a permit, license, or approval lic schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] H. Res. 1243), [13AP] issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating Public debt: require stabilization of the public debt transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] and annual deficit ratios to the gross domestic prod- ———optimize transportation through efficient oper- ———provide for a federally sanctioned self-deter- uct at certain percentages (see H. Res. 1183), ations and maintenance programs (see H.R. 6247), mination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (see H. [15MR] [29SE] Res. 1305), [28AP] Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: des- Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Motions ignate (see H.R. 4861), [16MR] Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital Territories: provide for a federally sanctioned self-de- RACHEL’S CHALLENGE (ORGANIZATION) projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] termination process (H.R. 2499), [29AP] Bills and resolutions Unemployment: provide grants to cities with high un- ———provide for a federally sanctioned self-deter- Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- employment rates to provide job training, public mination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] works, and economic development programs (see 1305), [29AP] RACHEL’S CHALLENGE—A DAY OF KINDNESS H.R. 4740), [3MR] Reports filed AND COMPASSION Water: assist municipalities experiencing significant Consideration of H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy Bills and resolutions hardships raising revenue to finance projects and Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1305) Designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] activities for construction of wastewater treatment (H. Rept. 111–468), [28AP] RACIAL RELATIONS works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display Bills and resolutions Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (organiza- levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] tion): recognize contributions to community health

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and fight against racial health disparities (see H. Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. Res. 1591), [30JY] [5MY] 1732), [18NO] Civil rights: anniversary of the Freedom Rides (see Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- H. Res. 1779), [17DE] tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. nate information when an officer is seriously injured gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] 4570), [2FE] or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] Reports filed Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth NIST: support development of technical standards and Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- conformance architecture to improve emergency Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use nities the information and skills needed to reduce communication and tracking technologies for use in of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (see Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce Dept. of Justice: improve Edward Byrne Memorial Jus- H.R. 5132), [22AP] (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] tice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to re- Political campaigns: prohibit corporations from making RADIOSHACK CORP. duce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal independent expenditures or disbursements for elec- Bills and resolutions justice system (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] tioneering communications without prior approval of Anniversary (see H. Res. 1643), [22SE] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study a majority of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] RAHALL, NICK J., II (a Representative from West on suitability and feasibility of designating the John ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain Virginia) Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- Bills and resolutions introduced sites as a unit of the National Park System (see bursements for electioneering communications (see Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see H. Res. 1484), [29JN] H.R. 6199), [23SE] H.R. 4511), [26JA] Dept. of Agriculture: carry out a pilot program to re- Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, ———require certain campaign-related communica- duce the amount of processed food served each day DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- under the school breakfast or school lunch programs Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. nizations or political organizations to include a state- (see H.R. 5738), [14JY] Res. 1592), [30JY] ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), EPA: suspend action under the Clean Air Act with Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] [3FE] respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, censes for transmission of sound recordings online, vehicle emissions (see H.R. 4753), [4MR] ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] unless a substantial portion of the recordings are National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National ———honor life and work and encourage continued by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a 6307), [29SE] Staff (see H.R. 6377), [29SE] national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), [12JA] ———prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. programming and transfer certain public radio funds through the improvement of applicable criminal pro- 5748), [15JY] to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), [17NO] ceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (see Lee, Nelle Harper: anniversary of publication of ‘‘To Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. H. Con. Res. 304), [26JY] Kill a Mockingbird’’ (see H. Res. 1525), [15JY] 4886), [18MR] Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: provide Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Telecommunications: award grants for development of for use of excess funds to provide certain United Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices Mine Workers of America pension benefits (see H.R. Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. that support mission-critical broadband voice and 5479), [8JN] Res. 1370), [18MY] data communications of public safety personnel (see Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of re- H.R. 5907), [28JY] controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), [29JN] lease from prison and recognize role in ending apart- ———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the heid and contributions to South Africa and the global velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. Res. 1518), [14JY] Reports filed 1236), [13AP] Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary ———tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National tion): anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE] Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. (see H. Res. 1108), [24FE] and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– 1153), [9MR] Walters, Ronald W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), 462), [13AP] Motions [29SE] RADIO SPECTRUM INVENTORY ACT Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- Reports filed Reports filed table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce extend period from which such contributions for re- son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111–462), [13AP] lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES 4783), [30NO] [22FE] Bills and resolutions Reports filed Dept. of Energy: authorize bartering, transferring, or Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- RADANOVICH, GEORGE (a Representative from selling surplus uranium from inventory (see H.R. ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– California) Bills and resolutions introduced 5068), [20AP] 390), [12JA] ———disapprove motion with the NRC to withdraw Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Mid- Yosemite National Park: provide for a visitor center the license application for a high-level nuclear waste dle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Com- (see H.R. 5405), [26MY] repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice (see mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1769) RADFORD, VA H. Res. 1209), [23MR] (H. Rept. 111–434), [11MR] Bills and resolutions ———request the President and direct the Dept. to BLM Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Radford University: anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), provide certain documents relative to the application Resources (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 111–394), [15MR] to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level [12JA] RADFORD UNIVERSITY nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. 1466), [22JN] Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Com- Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) Anniversary (see H. Res. 1182), [15MR] ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers (H. Rept. 111–482), [18MY] RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources Bills and resolutions Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers Substances and Worker Health for the contractor (House) (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for [22SE] Modification Act: Committee on Natural Resources purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish (House) (H.R. 5110) (H. Rept. 111–598), [16SE] posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. RADIO related term(s) NEWS MEDIA; PUBLIC BROAD- [26FE] 3726) (H. Rept. 111–393), [12JA] CASTING; TELECOMMUNICATIONS Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Bound- Bills and resolutions purposes of making claims under the Radiation Ex- ary Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources Dept. of Commerce: repeal public telecommunications posure Compensation Act based on exposure to at- (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111–597), [16SE] facilities assistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] mospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 4712), [26FE] Cibola National Forest Boundary Expansion: Com- FCC: implement recommendations relative to low- NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5388) power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), [16DE] Yucca Mountain license application review relative (H. Rept. 111–601), [16SE]

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Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: RAILROAD RETIREMENT FAIRNESS ACT Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] 2314) (H. Rept. 111–412), [22FE] Enact (see H.R. 6422), [17NO] Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- RAILROADS related term(s) CARGO TRANSPORTATION on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) Bills and resolutions 111–527), [13JY] (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) 1085), [22FE] 111–596), [16SE] (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation Establishment stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. of a Commemorative Work: Committee on Natural 6403), [15NO] 3534) (H. Rept. 111–575), [28JY], [29JY], [30JY] Resources (House) (H.R. 4195) (H. Rept. 111–602), Amtrak: discontinue passenger rail service on certain Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within [16SE] long distance routes that operate at a loss (see H.R. Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Nat- Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improve- 5377), [25MY] ural Resources (House) (H.R. 4773) (H. Rept. 111– ment of Applicable Criminal Proceedings: Com- ———prohibit use of Federal funds for subsidization 530), [13JY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 725) (H. (see H.R. 5801), [20JY] Dept. of the Interior Transmittal of Information on Rept. 111–397), [15JA] Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to Treasured Landscape Initiative, National Monuments, Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) tured goods used in a capital project are produced mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1254) (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] (H. Rept. 111–480), [11MY] Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act: Com- Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act: Com- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2340) freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4347) (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] ———tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- (H. Rept. 111–603), [16SE] 1366), [18MY] ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources Direct the National Park Service and the Dept. of the Contracts: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] Interior To Transfer Certain Properties to the District eligible to contract with any governmental agency San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on of Columbia: Committee on Natural Resources for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. (House) (H.R. 5494) (H. Rept. 111–605), [16SE] H.R. 6347), [29SE] Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: 111–600), [16SE] Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act: Com- Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4823) (H. Rept. 111–599), [16SE] Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. [4FE] 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study and develop Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act: Committee 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] a national intermodal transportation plan (see H.R. on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1554) (H. Rept. Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on 5799), [20JY] 111–513), [28JN] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- Gettysburg National Military Park Boundaries Revision 111–437), [11MR] cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4395) (H. Rept. Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] 111–438), [11MR] 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility re- Great Ape Conservation Act Reauthorization: Com- Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: Com- quirements relative to railroad hours of service em- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4416) mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3254) ployees (see H.R. 5944), [29JY] (H. Rept. 111–650), [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- Transmit Information to House on Treasured Landscape Federal aid programs: make the Northeast Corridor eli- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) Initiative, Designation of National Monuments, and gible for high-speed rail corridor development grants (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts: Com- (see H.R. 4838), [12MR] Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1406) National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), (H. Rept. 111–510), [23JN] tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers [28MY] White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quan- who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: tification Act: Committee on Natural Resources 97), [23SE] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. (House) (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 111–391), [12JA] National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] RAILROAD ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT ACT Res. 1301), [27AP] Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide Reports filed Public debt: allow States to return certain funds made Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- available for high speed rail and intercity rail 233) (H. Rept. 111–669), [30NO] lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- RAILROAD HOURS OF SERVICE EMPLOYEES Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Bills and resolutions Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on investments in clean water projects and transpor- Enact (see H.R. 5944), [29JY] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- 111–398), [19JA] Bills and resolutions Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act: Com- thorize and improve programs and activities (see Pensions: provide that a current connection is not lost H.R. 5897), [28JY] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4445) by an individual who is misled or misinformed by (H. Rept. 111–515), [28JN] Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (see the Railroad Retirement Board (see H.R. 6422), H. Res. 1463), [22JN] Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume As- [17NO] sessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that (House) (H.R. 4252) (H. Rept. 111–433), [11MR] Bills and resolutions projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Bound- Railroad Retirement Act: provide that a current connec- transportation systems are eligible for certain grants ary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Re- tion is not lost by an individual who is misled or (see H.R. 5236), [6MY] sources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111–606), misinformed by the Railroad Retirement Board (see Safety: amend limitation on liability for certain pas- [16SE] H.R. 6422), [17NO] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor Railroad Retirement Day: support goals and ideals (see senger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on H. Res. 1463), [22JN] [16SE] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. Reports filed ———regulate hours of service for railroad employees 111–483), [18MY] Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: (see H.R. 6519), [14DE] Mount Andrea Lawrence Designation Act: Committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Small business: require a certain percentage of high- on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5194) (H. Rept. (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] speed rail project funds be expended through small 111–595), [16SE] RAILROAD RETIREMENT DAY business concerns owned and controlled by socially National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act Bills and resolutions and economically disadvantaged individuals (see Appropriations: Committee on Natural Resources Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1463), [22JN] H.R. 5010), [13AP] (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 111–526), [13JY] Reports filed Taxation: allow a credit for lightweight coal freight National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act: Support Goals and Ideals: Committee on Transportation cars (see H.R. 4494), [21JA] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. ———allow individuals a credit against income tax 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] 111–544), [15JY] for noise abatement property installed in residences

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impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), Sutton, Percy: tribute (see H. Res. 1349), [11MY] Mac or insured under the National Housing Act, [29SE] Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see cash contributions for relief of victims of the earth- program (see H.R. 4586), [3FE] H.R. 6181), [22SE] quake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), [19JA] ———require, as a condition for purchase of a home ———provide an incentive to encourage the replace- Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac ment of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with [16MR] or insured under the National Housing Act, that the greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), Bills and resolutions relative to mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program [8JN] Censure (see H. Res. 1737), [29NO] (see H.R. 4744), [3MR] Transportation: establish a public transportation safety Reports filed ———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, program (see H.R. 4643), [22FE] Censure: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, ———improve national freight transportation system (House) (H. Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] to make a prompt decision whether to allow the by leveraging investments and promoting partner- RAPID CITY, SD sale (see H.R. 6133), [15SE] ships that advance interstate and foreign commerce Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: extend Homeowners Assistance Pro- (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- gram to assist Armed Forces members who are reas- ———prevent imposition of unreasonable transpor- house: designate (see H.R. 5651), [30JN] signed and forced to sell a home that has dropped tation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] Reports filed in value (see H.R. 6272), [29SE] ———provide certain rights to commuters who ride Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Court- Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness public transportation (see H.R. 6064), [30JY] house, Rapid City, SD: Committee on Transportation of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. Reports filed and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5651) (H. Rept. 5072), [20AP] Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation 111–590), [14SE] ———improve financial safety and soundness of the and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: RARE EARTHS AND CRITICAL MATERIALS RE- FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. 5072), con- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. VITALIZATION ACT sideration (see H. Res. 1424), [8JN] Rept. 111–578), [28JY] Bills and resolutions ———improve safety and soundness of FHA mortgage Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- Enact (see H.R. 6160), [22SE] insurance programs (see H.R. 4811), [10MR] cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations Reports filed ———increase flexibility relative to amount of FHA (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] Provisions: Committee on Science and Technology single family housing mortgage insurance premiums Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- (House) (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] (see H.R. 5981), [30JY] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) ———provide adequate commitment authority for RARE-EARTHS SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] guaranteed loans that are obligations of the General AND RESOURCES TRANSFORMATION (RE- Gettysburg National Military Park Boundaries Revision and Special Risk Insurance Funds (see H.R. 5872), START) ACT To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee [27JY] on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4395) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions ———transform rental assistance properties into prop- 111–438), [11MR] Enact (see H.R. 4866), [17MR] erties with long-term, property-based, sustainable Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act: Committee on the RATING AND PROCESSING INDIVIDUALS’ DIS- contracts that include flexibility to address certain Judiciary (House) (H.R. 233) (H. Rept. 111–669), ABILITY (RAPID) CLAIMS ACT issues (see H.R. 6468), [1DE] [30NO] Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Trou- Support Goals and Ideals of National Train Day: Com- Enact (see H.R. 5549), [17JN] bled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (H. Res. 1301) (H. Rept. 111–472), [4MY] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5510), [10JN] Support Goals and Ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: Designate (see H. Res. 1111), [25FE] ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure REAGAN, RONALD (40th President of the United ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] (House) (H. Res. 1463) (H. Rept. 111–544), [15JY] States) ———establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate Tribute to Freight Rail Industry: Committee on Trans- Bills and resolutions relative to (see H.R. 6304), [29SE] portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1366) Dept. of the Treasury: redesign fifty dollar bill to in- Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and make perma- (H. Rept. 111–542), [15JY] clude likeness (see H.R. 4705), [25FE] nent the loan guarantee for the purchase of residen- RAILWAY LABOR ACT President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, tial cooperative housing units (see H.R. 6567), Bills and resolutions Dixon, IL: designate (see H.R. 5278), [12MY] [21DE] National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- REAL ESTATE ———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers Bills and resolutions regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid ad- who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. Armed Forces: provide for a moratorium on the sale justable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), [16SE] 97), [23SE] or foreclosure of property owned by surviving ———provide housing loan benefits for children of RALEIGH COUNTY, WV spouses of servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghani- Armed Forces members and veterans who die from Bills and resolutions stan (see H.R. 4664), [23FE] service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to sale by the trustee [15MR] Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences of property that is subject to a lease (see H.R. 6020), District of Columbia: promote development of south- to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency [30JY] west waterfront (see H.R. 5544), [16JN] response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. ———modify application of certain laws relative to Eminent domain: prohibit Federal economic develop- 1236), [13AP] principal residences that are the subject of fore- ment funds to States that carry out public takings RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV closure (see H.R. 6431), [18NO] for private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] Bills and resolutions ———require State and local compliance with con- Colorado: prohibit any use of eminent domain authority West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. National Guard and local responders for rescuing (see H. Res. 1471), [23JN] 5067), [20AP] individuals from a downed military helicopter (see Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 6500), [8DE] Community Reinvestment Act: repeal (see H.R. 5038), H. Res. 1153), [9MR] Federal Housing Finance Agency: submit quarterly re- [15AP] RANGEL, CHARLES B. (a Representative from New ports to Congress during the conservatorship of Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives York) Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4581), [3FE] for owners of commercial and multifamily residential Appointments FHA: establish a shared equity homeownership pilot John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient program for mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6256), Bills and resolutions introduced equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] [29SE] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Courts: simplify and expedite access to Federal courts Financial institutions: enhance disclosure of private (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] for property owners once State remedies for just transfer fees in real estate transactions (see H.R. Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), 6332), [29SE] 5160), [28AP] [29JN] ———establish a commercial real estate credit guar- Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 277), Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- antee program to empower community banks and [12MY] quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. other lenders to make loans (see H.R. 5816), [22JY] Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaf- 4419), [12JA] ———provide amortization authority in certain situa- firmation (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] ———prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or tions for capital calculation under the Financial Insti- National security: require all young persons to perform any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other tutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports military or civilian service, allow induction to uni- mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] of Condition and Income (see H.R. 5249), [6MY] formed services during wartime, and make perma- ———reduce fraud and abusive practices in the origi- ———require lenders of loans with Federal guarantees nent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. nation of residential mortgages by establishing a or Federal insurance to consent to mandatory medi- 5741), [15JY] clearinghouse of mortgage application information ation (see H.R. 4635), [22FE] Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to (see H.R. 5941), [29JY] Floods: provide reimbursement for certain services re- engage in community service and complete economic ———require, as a condition for modification of a lating to an approved letter of flood map amendment self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] home mortgage loan held by Fannie Mae or Freddie (see H.R. 5722), [13JY]

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Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Pro- ———prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts gram as it applies to units derived from public do- Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mortgage that and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and main by implementing a procedure for determining is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage Electronic estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] cabin user fees (see H.R. 4888), [19MR] Registration Systems is the mortgagee of record (see ———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax Government: prohibit expenditure of funds for con- H.R. 6460), [30NO] deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a struction or lease of buildings or space in the District National Homeownership Month: support goals and first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 334), [15DE] of Columbia until January 1, 2012 (see H.R. 5906), ideals (see H. Res. 1434), [10JN] ———provide a 15–year recovery period for nonresi- [28JY] NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure ade- dential real property in rural areas (see H.R. 5314), Government regulations: prohibit certain transfer fees quate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation [13MY] and covenants relative to the sale of real property activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treas- ———provide a maximum rate on gain from the sale (see H.R. 6260), [29SE] ury Home Affordable Modification Program (see or exchange of depreciable real property by individ- Government-sponsored enterprises: apply Freedom of H.R. 6069), [30JY] uals (see H.R. 5263), [11MY] Information Act to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- ———provide a partial exclusion from gross income during any period that such entities are in con- ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to of gain from the sale of non-principal residences servatorship or receivership (see H.R. 5539), [16JN] help meet housing needs of low-income families (see (see H.R. 4930), [24MR] ———establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie H.R. 5845), [22JY] ———provide an additional allowance for the deduc- Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal tion of qualified residence interest for a principal continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of Pilot Program (see H.R. 5535), [16JN] residence and waive recapture of first-time home- such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), [19MR] Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: permanently ex- buyer credit for home purchases made in 2008 (see ———prohibit compensation for any officer or em- tend (see H.R. 4766), [4MR] H.R. 5239), [6MY] ployee of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), ———provide relief to certain married couples ineli- that provided to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs [29NO] gible for first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. of Staff (see H.R. 4483), [20JA] Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of estab- 4701), [25FE] ———provide on-budget status to Fannie Mae and lishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), [30JY] ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in Freddie Mac (see H.R. 4653), [23FE] Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- ———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- holders of corporations that only own land on which underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of En- quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] ergy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) pro- ———exempt manufactured and modular housing re- ———reform and encourage investment in commercial grams (see H.R. 5766), [15JY] tailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), [24MY] real estate (see H.R. 6317), [29SE] ———suspend compensation packages for senior ex- Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- ecutives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and com- amount for loans to State and local development quirements for certain payments to corporations or pensate such executives in accordance with executive companies and provide temporary authority for debt for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 4476), refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. [20JA] 5412), [26MY] 5982), [30JY] Gulf of Mexico: provide relief to homeowners with Taxation: allow a deduction for the portion of any ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- FHA-insured mortgages who are economically af- equity investment used to buy down debt on com- rity number in order to claim the first-time home- fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident mercial real property (see H.R. 5943), [29JY] buyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] ———allow first-time homebuyer credit for purchase (see H.R. 5601), [24JN] ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same Housing: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes of principal residence to replace a principal residence as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings damaged or destroyed in a federally declared disaster financed income derived from real property and in- to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 5028), (see H.R. 5398), [25MY] crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions ———allow individuals a credit against income tax [15AP] (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] for noise abatement property installed in residences ———ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural Motions impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), homeowners (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness [29SE] ———ensure that certain multifamily housing mort- of the FHA mortgage insurance program (H.R. ———allow the first-time homebuyer credit in the case gage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 5072), [10JN] of joint returns of long-time residents where only increase or preserve the number of dwelling units Taxation: repeal expansion of information reporting re- 1 spouse meets the ownership and use requirements affordable to low-income families (see H.R. 5361), quirements for certain payments to corporations or (see H.R. 4713), [26FE] [20MY] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage ———exclude executive branch officers and employ- ———establish the Residential Construction Loan companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), ees from nonrecognition rules relative to the sale Guarantee Program to guarantee loans made to eligi- [30JY] of property to comply with conflict-of-interest re- ble home building companies for viable building Reports filed quirements (see H.R. 5639), [29JN] Cabin Fee Act: Committee on Natural Resources projects (see H.R. 5409), [26MY] ———exclude income attributable to certain empower- (House) (H.R. 4888) (H. Rept. 111–604), [16SE] ———provide tax incentives for short sales as a pref- ment zone real property from gross income (see H.R. Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- erable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), 6041), [30JY] mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. [11MR] ———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] ———require Federal agencies and certain Govern- H.R. 5475), [28MY] Consideration of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act: Com- ment-sponsored enterprises to reserve residential real ———exempt certain stock of real estate investment mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1424) (H. Rept. estate owned for purchase by owner-occupants and trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. 111–503), [8JN] other buyers using public funds for a certain period real property interests (see H.R. 5901), [28JY] FHA Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (see H.R. 4582), [3FE] ———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer (House) (H.R. 5072) (H. Rept. 111–476), [6MY] ———require home inspections conducted for property credit (see H.R. 5168), [28AP] (see H.R. 5188), Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee with federally related mortgages be conducted by [29AP] (see H.R. 5623), [29JN] State-licensed or certified home inspectors and in- ———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. clude such inspections in settlement statements (see 6504), [8DE] 111–451), [22MR] H.R. 4854), [16MR] ———extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations 5183), [29AP] Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures 111–409), [29JA] Immigration: provide for the seizure and forfeiture of and small business meal and entertainment expenses, Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote real property used or intended to be used for alien provide a standard deduction for business use of Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- smuggling (see H.R. 5769), [19JY] a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House Investments: increase funding for individual develop- 4637), [22FE] Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– ment accounts through funds received by eliminating ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- 457), [25MR] the domestic production tax deduction for coal and nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act: Committee [30JY] ———make permanent the deduction for premiums on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. Liability Risk Retention Act: modernize and expand on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6322), [29SE] 111–678), [9DE] coverage to include commercial property insurance ———modify the dependent care tax credit and extend REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE ACT (see H.R. 4802), [10MR] and increase the additional standard deduction for Bills and resolutions Mortgages: prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and State and local real property taxes (see H.R. 5075), Enact (see H.R. 5263), [11MY] increase availability of affordable new mortgages and [20AP] REAL ESTATE JOBS AND INVESTMENT ACT affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie ———modify treatment of foreign investments in U.S. Bills and resolutions Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 6218), [28SE] real property (see H.R. 4539), [27JA] Enact (see H.R. 5901), [28JY]

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REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES ACT REDUCE AND END OUR DEFICITS USING COM- carry-out bags and other types of plastic (see H.R. Bills and resolutions MONSENSE ELIMINATIONS IN THE DE- 5695), [1JY] Real estate: prohibit certain transfer fees and covenants FENSE PROGRAM ACT ———provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy relative to the sale of real property (see H.R. 6260), Bills and resolutions facilities (see H.R. 5856), [26JY] [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] Reports filed RECIPROCAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REDUCE AND END OUR DEFICITS USING COM- Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and WITH CHINA CREATES AMERICAN JOBS MONSENSE ELIMINATIONS IN THE EN- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), ACT ERGY PROGRAM ACT [22SE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions REHABILITATION ACT Enact (see H.R. 5312), [13MY] Enact (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] Bills and resolutions RECLAMATION WASTEWATER AND GROUND- REDUCE AND END OUR DEFICITS USING COM- Disabled: provide a technical adjustment to funding WATER STUDY AND FACILITIES ACT MONSENSE ELIMINATIONS IN THE TREAS- for independent living centers (see H.R. 5610), Bills and resolutions [28JN] Bureau of Reclamation: participate in phase one of HUD AND OPIC PROGRAMS ACT Bills and resolutions REHBERG, DENNY (a Representative from Montana) the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Enact (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Project (see H.R. 4579), [3FE] Aviation: recognize the value of recreational aviation RECONCILIATION ACT REDUCE UNNECESSARY SPENDING ACT and backcountry airstrips (see H. Res. 1473), [24JN] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Enact (see H.R. 5454), [28MY] Bureau of Reclamation: modify purposes and operation Enact (H.R. 4872): consideration (see H. Res. 1203), Messages of certain facilities to implement water rights com- [20MR] Provisions: President Obama, [24MY] pact among Montana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, ———consideration of Senate amendments (see H. REFUGEES related term(s) IMMIGRATION and the U.S. (see H.R. 5592), [24JN] Res. 1225), [25MR] Bills and resolutions Coins: authorize production of palladium bullion coins Motions Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers’ to provide affordable opportunities for investments Enact (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see in precious metals (see H.R. 6166), [22SE] Reports filed H.R. 5065), [20AP] Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies Consideration of H.R. 4872, Provisions: Committee on Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asy- from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) (H. Rept. 111–448), lum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), [10MR] poses of addressing climate change without express [20MR] India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the [13MY] Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in 1225) (H. Rept. 111–458), [25MR] tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] States until accreditation classes are held in the Provisions: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), [29AP] 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist des- Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms RECREATION AND PUBLIC PURPOSES ACT ignation from opposition group, and impose sanc- on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service Bills and resolutions and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), [15JN] Alaska: apply to Connell Lake area so the Ketchikan tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Gateway Borough may obtain that land (see H.R. [10JN] or establishment of national monuments in Montana 5451), [27MY] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. except by express authorization of Congress (see RECREATIONAL VEHICLES H.R. 4754), [4MR] Bills and resolutions 4986), [25MR] RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. REICHERT, DAVID G. (a Representative from Wash- ideals (see H. Res. 1073), [4FE] 6432), [18NO] ington) RECYCLED MATERIALS related term(s) REFUSE ———recognize significance of Vietnamese boat peo- Appointments DISPOSAL ple and the Vietnamese-American community, and President’s Export Council, [12MY] Bills and resolutions commend organizations that facilitated resettlement Bills and resolutions introduced Recycling: encourage State and local governments to and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society (see Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engi- establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. H. Res. 1331), [5MY] neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- 1506), [1JY] World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), ity for negligence when providing volunteer services Taxation: allow credit for installation of composite, [11MY] or equipment in response to a declared emergency recyclable power line poles (see H.R. 5952), [29JY] Reports filed or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] RECYCLING related term(s) ECOLOGY AND ENVIRON- Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. MENT ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), Res. 1033), [21JA] Bills and resolutions [13DE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal lim- Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic REFUSE DISPOSAL related term(s) RECYCLED MATE- its on health-related tax benefits and treat high de- bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. RIALS; SEWAGE DISPOSAL ductible plans as qualified health plans (see H.R. Res. 1298), [22AP] Bills and resolutions 5936), [29JY] Dept. of the Interior: participate in projects to encour- Business and industry: reduce use of paper and plastic REID, HARRY (a Senator from Nevada) age design, planning, and construction of the North bags and encourage use of reusable bags (see H. Appointments Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Water Recycling Res. 1298), [22AP] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Project (see H.R. 4726), [2MR] Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Ecology and environment: encourage State and local to withdraw the license application for a high-level [20MY] governments to establish plastic bag recycling pro- nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] grams (see H. Res. 1506), [1JY] prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] RELIGION related term(s) CHURCHES AND SYNA- Taxation: allow credit for installation of composite, EPA: eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use GOGUES recyclable power line poles (see H.R. 5952), [29JY] of a defined area as a dredged or fill material dis- Appointments ———allow retail businesses a tax credit against in- posal site (see H.R. 5992), [30JY] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, come for a portion of the cost of recycling plastic Foreign trade: prohibit certain exports of electronic [23JN], [27JY] carry-out bags and other types of plastic (see H.R. waste (see H.R. 6252), [29SE] Bills and resolutions 5695), [1JY] Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- ———provide incentives for used oil re-refining (see Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] H.R. 6328), [29SE] nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial RED FLAG PROGRAM CLARIFICATION ACT Bills and resolutions [26FE] marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Enact (see H.R. 6420), [17NO] NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in RED RIBBON WEEK Yucca Mountain license application review relative the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), [16NO] Bills and resolutions to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1709), [29SE] 1732), [18NO] people as full and equal citizens and lift all restric- REDISTRICTING TRANSPARENCY ACT Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- tions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecu- Bills and resolutions trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. tion throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), Enact (see H.R. 4918), [23MR] 5809), [21JY] [29SE] REDUCE AND END OUR DEFICITS USING COM- Recycling: encourage State and local governments to Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor MONSENSE ELIMINATIONS IN THE AGRI- establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), CULTURE PROGRAM ACT 1506), [1JY] [13JA] Bills and resolutions Taxation: allow retail businesses a tax credit against Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 5779), [20JY] income for a portion of the cost of recycling plastic 4570), [2FE]

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Coughlin, Daniel P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1185), REMOVAL CLARIFICATION ACT Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: ex- [16MR] (see H. Res. 1216), [24MR] Bills and resolutions tend number of years that multiyear contracts may Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing Enact (see H.R. 5281), [12MY] (see H.R. 6560), be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, [21DE] (see H.R. 6554), [17DE] or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 106), [22DE] Enact (H.R. 5281): consideration of Senate amend- Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and ments (see H. Res. 1756), [8DE] and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- Motions consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed hance actions and funding to monitor and combat Enact (H.R. 5281), [8DE] Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] REMOVE INCENTIVES FOR PRODUCING ETH- [15JY] Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person ANOL (RIPE) ACT Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement Bills and resolutions ness for certain individuals employed in advanced with a person sharing similar religious opinions or Enact (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), [18NO] RENEWABLE ENERGY related term(s) POWER RE- Hydroelectric power: promote development and use of Families and domestic relations: establish and expand SOURCES marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- programs using multiple networks to recruit and train Bills and resolutions nologies and identify and address potential impacts foster and adoptive parents and provide support to Agriculture: establish pilot projects for agriculture re- of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] foster children and their families (see H.R. 5830), newable energy systems (see H.R. 6342), [29SE] Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas [22JY] Alaska: require hydroelectric energy generated to be on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. considered as renewable energy for purposes of Fed- Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled auto- 90), [17JN] eral programs and standards (see H.R. 5352), mobiles and light duty trucks (see H.R. 5633), Greensboro, GA: tribute to Springfield Baptist Church’s [20MY] [29JN] recognition by the Georgia Historical Society as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead oldest African-American church in Greene County, stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. international community in reversing renewable nat- GA (see H. Con. Res. 312), [30JY] 6403), [15NO] ural resource degradation trends (see H.R. 4959), ‘‘In God We Trust’’: reaffirm as the official motto Buy American Act: require total domestic content in [25MR] of the U.S. and support and encourage its public green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, Pipelines: authorize loan guarantees for projects to con- display in all public buildings, public schools, and States using Federal funds, and property eligible for struct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 4674), other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), [24FE] [5MY] [20JY] Postal Service: replace delivery vehicle fleet with elec- India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses tric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the and extend deadline for commencement of construc- Power resources: encourage implementation of thermal region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- tion of certain FERC projects (see H.R. 4451), energy infrastructure (see H.R. 5805), [21JY] tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] [13JA] ———expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks Clean Air Act: repeal certain amendments relative to more nuclear power, and expand renewable elec- aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. tricity (see H.R. 5899), [28JY] anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment 6228), [28SE] ———extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), Conservation of energy: establish a loan program to as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. [30JN] promote energy conservation in rural areas (see H.R. 4940), [25MR] Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced 6341), [29SE] ———increase energy credit for equipment used to Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities Contracts: extend contract periods for renewable energy generate electricity by geothermal power and extend (see H. Res. 1762), [14DE] for Federal agencies (see H.R. 6135), [15SE] grants for specified energy property (see H.R. 4424), ———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable Dept. of Agriculture: make loans to qualified projects [12JA] religious communities, in particular the attack against for the production of renewable source jet fuel (see ———promote oil independence by developing a clean Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. H.R. 6343), [29SE] energy economy (see H.R. 6564), [21DE] Res. 1725), [18NO] Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Tech- ———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for re- Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. nology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund newable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] Con. Res. 271), [29AP] (see H.R. 5156), [27AP] ———require major fuel distributors to install blender Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal post- Dept. of Defense: identify areas on military installa- pumps in increasing numbers (see H.R. 5632), humously (see H.R. 6076), [30JY] tions and other properties regarding suitability for [29JN] Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), [15JY] geothermal, wind, solar photovoltaic, or solar thermal SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research Mother Teresa: commemorate anniversary of birth and trough systems (see H.R. 5507), [10JN] (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology honor life and legacy (see H. Res. 1615), [14SE] ———reform energy policy (see H.R. 5280), [12MY] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling Dept. of Energy: create the right business environment of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] on constitutionality and express support for institu- for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and ———establish loan guarantee program to assist small tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] other clean energy and create mini-Manhattan business concerns that manufacture clean energy ———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), [20AP] projects for clean energy research and development technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect (see H.R. 4741), [3MR] Solar energy: provide incentives for the development rights of conscience relative to requirements for cov- ———provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and of solar energy (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] erage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), other incentives to eligible individuals or entities Taxation: extend and modify credits for alcohol used [22DE] for the purchase and installation of solar energy sys- as fuel (see H.R. 5757), [15JY] Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), [21JA] tems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Special days and holidays: recognize cultural and reli- Dept. of the Interior: establish a competitive leasing nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- gious significance of Eid al-Adha and wish Muslim- program for wind and solar energy development on ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see Americans and Muslims around the world a pros- Federal land (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] H. Res. 1550), [22JY] perous holiday (see H. Res. 1719), [16NO] Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Taxation: provide a religious exception to the require- velop a workforce training and education program nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- ment that certain tax preparers file returns on mag- to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. netic media (see H.R. 4981), [25MR] ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer 6142), [15SE] ———extend certain renewable fuel and energy tax protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] Electric power: extend credits related to the production incentives and deny deduction for income attrib- Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 5521), utable to domestic oil production or primary products 1175), [12MR] [14JN] (see H.R. 5435), [27MY] Veterans: express appreciation for the service of Mus- ———spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable ———extend investment tax credit for offshore wind lim American veterans (see H. Res. 1758), [9DE] electricity generation in the U.S. through priority facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz interconnection and renewable energy payments (see ———extend production and investment tax credits, liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, H.R. 5883), [27JY] increase investment tax credit relative to geothermal commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- electric power generation equipment, and extend cer- enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] tain energy property grants (see H.R. 6121), [14SE] tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] EPA: facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel ———extend the qualifying advanced energy project REMINI, ROBERT V. standard (see H.R. 5778), [20JY] credit (see H.R. 5041), [15AP] (see H.R. 5638), Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: extend, expand, and improve [29JN] House of Representatives: designate as Historian Emer- tax incentives and grant programs for renewable en- ———increase the residential energy credit and the itus (see H. Res. 1659), [23SE] ergy, especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] investment tax credit with respect to solar property

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with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX INCENTIVES ———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. (see H.R. 5763, 5765), [15JY] EXTENTION ACT 4907), [22MR] ———make qualified biogas property eligible for the Bills and resolutions ———guide and provide for research activities at the energy credit and permit new clean renewable energy Enact (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), [22MR] bonds to finance qualified biogas property (see H.R. RENEWABLE FUEL PIPELINE ACT ———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects 5581), [23JN] Bills and resolutions Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), [22MR] ———modify and extend the credit for alternative Enact (see H.R. 4674), [24FE] ———reduce deficits and Government spending motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] RENEWABLE FUELS MARKETING ACT through elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and ———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehi- Bills and resolutions programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] cles by maintaining level of credit for vehicles Enact (see H.R. 5778), [20JY] Dept. of HHS: promote optimal maternity outcomes placed in service after 2009 and by allowing credit REPUBLICAN PARTY by making evidence-based maternity care a national for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 5174), Bills and resolutions priority (see H.R. 5807), [21JY] [28AP] Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): minor- Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations ———provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy ity party appointments (see H. Res. 1095), [23FE] for the Science and Technology Directorate (see facilities (see H.R. 5856), [26JY] (see H. Res. 1223), [25MR] H.R. 4842), [15MR] ———provide an investment tax credit for advanced Committees of the House: minority party appointments Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog biofuel production (see H.R. 5343), [19MY] (see H. Res. 1415), [28MY] (see H. Res. 1447), Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evi- ———provide an investment tax credit for biomass [16JN] dence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Foren- heating property and repeal the passive activity limi- Smith, Kingston: tribute (see H. Res. 1726), [18NO] sic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] tation exception for working interests in oil and gas RESEARCH related term(s) SCIENCE; TECHNOLOGY Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, tech- property (see H.R. 5918), [29JY] Bills and resolutions nology development, and applied research in the ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of wind energy industry production and energy efficient ments for electricity generated from renewable re- human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] H.R. 4584), [3FE] ———provide for an investment credit for biofuel fa- lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds cilities (see H.R. 5142), [26AP] to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. ———provide that solar electric property need not be 5578), [23JN] ———support maple syrup production research and 6169), [22SE] located on the property to which it is generating Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of widespread electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-im- property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] paired driving and require a motor vehicle safety ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all (see H.R. 6518), [13DE] governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. 6403), [15NO] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish public-private part- 6117), [14SE] nerships for the treatment and research of post-trau- ———temporarily increase investment tax credit for American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see matic stress disorder (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] geothermal energy property (see H.R. 5612), [28JN] H. Res. 1296), [22AP] Diseases: establish research advisory committee and ———treat any business credit attributable to wind, Blood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. provide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- Res. 1433), [10JN] tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] ment in solar energy property as refundable to a Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold ———expand and intensify programs of research and certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] Medal (see H.R. 6073), [30JY] Motions Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish related activities regarding the population of older SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see H. (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), Res. 1100), [23FE] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] [28MY] ———honor those killed and those who continue to Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium struggle with bacterial meningitis and support all ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see work to eradicate disease in the U.S. (see H. Con. Reports filed H. Res. 1354), [12MY] Res. 324), [29SE] Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export China: prohibit importation of plastinated human re- ———improve diagnosis and treatment and promote Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- mains from China (see H.R. 5524), [15JN] public and clinician awareness of peripheral arterial merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), Coins: provide research and development authority for disease (PAD) (see H. Res. 1438), [14JN] [27JY] alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, ———improve quality of cancer care and quality of Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- increase congressional oversight over production, and life for patients and survivors (see H.R. 5560), mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see [17JN] 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] H.R. 6162), [22SE] ———modernize cancer research, increase access to Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities preventative cancer services, and provide cancer Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on and create innovation and economic prosperity for treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), [22JN] 6224), [28SE] [15DE] Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see ———provide for prostate cancer imaging research Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, H. Res. 1114), [25FE] and education (see H.R. 4756), [4MR] American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- ———provide grants and assistance to improve serv- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consider- ices for individuals with autism and their families Rept. 111–497), [26MY] ation (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] and expand the number of University Centers for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- ———enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), [29JY] Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal (see H.R. 5756), [15JY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- ———provide grants to schools for the development 111–556), [22JY] ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] of asthma management plans and the purchase of Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Dept. of Defense: establish a center of excellence for asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see (GREEN) Act: Committee on Financial Services the study of tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), [4MY] H.R. 4836), [12MR] (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 111–619), [22SE] ———establish a joint task force to improve the re- ———reduce disparities and improve access to diag- Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate search and development of lighter weight body nosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- armor (see H.R. 5063), [15AP] served populations and men with a family history ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules ———reform energy policy (see H.R. 5280), [12MY] of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] Dept. of Energy: authorize the National Nuclear Secu- Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor found- Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate rity Administration to establish technology transfer er, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), [19MR] Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- centers at national security laboratories (see H.R. Economy: invest in innovation through research and pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules 5262), [11MY] development and improve competitiveness of the (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] ———carry out a research program to reduce manufac- U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), RENEWABLE ENERGY INCENTIVE ACT turing and construction costs relative to nuclear reac- [18MY] Bills and resolutions tors (see H.R. 5163), [28AP] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Enact (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] ———create the right business environment for dou- opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. RENEWABLE ENERGY JOBS AND SECURITY bling production of clean nuclear energy and other (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), ACT clean energy and create mini-Manhattan projects for [11MY] Bills and resolutions clean energy research and development (see H.R. ———invest in innovation through research and devel- Enact (see H.R. 5883), [27JY] 4741), [3MR] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S.

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(H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- H. Res. 1781), [21DE] materials program and amend the National Materials hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: designate Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four (see H. Res. 1477), [24JN] H.R. 6160), [22SE] Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve in drinking water to determine whether they are en- ideals (see H. Res. 1116), [25FE] energy security (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- ———support certain activities to advance tech- interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), nologies for safe and environmentally responsible [5MY] [15JN] exploration, development, and production of oil and Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: support goals ———impose certain requirements on expenditure of natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] and ideals (see H. Res. 1343), [11MY] funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Executive Office of the President: establish the Office [28JN] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, of the National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 4689), ———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- [25FE] H.R. 4804), [10MR] sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] [20JY] (see H. Con. Res. 292), [30JN] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. thorize and improve programs and activities (see cess policies relative to research conducted by that Res. 1033), [21JA] H.R. 5897), [28JY] agency or from funds administered by that agency National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support Renewable energy: promote development and use of (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), [27JA] marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate nologies and identify and address potential impacts and citation of scientific research in connection with (see H. Res. 1410), [27MY] of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research [23MR] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), [26MY] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration [17DE] National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), ———make grants to small business concerns to assist and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] [21JY] the commercialization of research developed with Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry funds received under the second phase of the Small entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), 4549), [27JA] Health: encourage use of medical checklists through [19MR] Science: establish and expand partnerships that promote research (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kid- innovation and increase the economic and social im- ———expand and accelerate genomics research and ney Diseases: anniversary (see H. Res. 1444), [15JN] pact of research by developing tools and resources initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- National Institute of Nursing Research: anniversary (see to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- H. Res. 1667), [28SE] (see H.R. 4998), [13AP] ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), ———provide grants and loan guarantees for the de- ———increase awareness of craniofacial anomalies [24MR] velopment and construction of science parks to pro- (see H. Res. 1418), [28MY] ———provide for human stem cell research, including National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support mote the clustering of innovation through high tech- embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] nology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] [10MR] National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- ———provide further study of irritable bowel syn- H. Res. 1545), [20JY] grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit drome (IBS) (see H. Res. 1309), [29AP] National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate organizations to implement research-based tech- ———raise awareness of hypertension and reverse (see H. Res. 1485), [29JN] nology curriculum designed for older adults (see prevalence in U.S. through education, community Natural gas: promote domestic research and develop- H.R. 5269), [11MY] programs, culturally competent strategies, research, ment, [15AP] Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and efforts to reduce salt content in foods (see H. News media: promote media literacy and youth em- and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] Res. 1656), [23SE] powerment programs, research impact of depictions Small business: express importance of biotechnology ———support regenerative medicine through research of girls and women in the media, and establish a firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., funding and commercial development of regenerative National Task Force on Girls and Women in the its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), products and develop a regulatory environment that Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] [12MR] enables rapid approval of safe and effective products NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meet- (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] Health (see H. Res. 1750), [2DE] ing (see H. Res. 1482), [28JN] High-Performance Building Week: support goals and NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), [20AP] Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the ideals (see H. Res. 1407), [27MY] ———support development of technical standards and facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act conformance architecture to improve emergency Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Cen- on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- communication and tracking technologies for use in ter (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (see ———support facility under development by the [15NO] H.R. 5132), [22AP] Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the Na- Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training NSF: anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] tional Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), [26JY] Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] ———carry out a pilot program to award innovation Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded re- H.R. 6081), [9AU] (see H.R. 6083), [10AU] visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- search (see H.R. 5094), [21AP] Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see ———provide grants for research-based reforms in (SMART) Research and Development Compact: H.R. 4493), [21JA] master’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes Taxation: extend the qualifying advanced energy Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see project credit (see H.R. 5041), [15AP] (see H.R. Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- H.R. 4968), [25MR] 5638), [29JN] servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- ———increase the credit for research expenses and entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see math (STEM) education to increase students studying [4MR] H. Res. 1390), [25MY] toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), ———make permanent and increase credit for increas- Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, [25MR] ing research activities and increase domestic produc- Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and tion activities deduction for property for which re- (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- search and development occurred in the U.S. (see ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, H.R. 6201), [23SE] Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] ———provide incentives for life sciences research (see refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop H.R. 6165), [22SE] 1744), [1DE] technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale ———provide incentives for the development of quali- Medicare: improve diagnosis and treatment of accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- fied infectious disease products (see H.R. 6331), lymphedema and reduce costs relative to treatment ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] [29SE] of complications of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. ———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for [23FE] 5608), [25JN] employers who expand payroll in high unemploy-

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ment areas and make permanent research and devel- Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful RESPONSIBLE ONLINE VOTER EMPOWERMENT opment credit, bonus depreciation, and increased ex- Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on REGISTRATION ACT pensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), [25MR] Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. Bills and resolutions Technology: anniversary of laser invention (see H. Res. Rept. 111–396), [13JA] Enact (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] 1310), [29AP] Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the RESTORATION OF EMERGENCY UNEMPLOY- Textile industry and fabrics: support innovation and Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on MENT COMPENSATION ACT research in the U.S. textile and fiber products indus- Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions try (see H.R. 6060), [30JY] 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] Enact (H.R. 5618): consideration (see H. Res. 1495), U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States [30JN] H.R. 5587), [23JN] on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways Motions U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee Enact (H.R. 5618), [1JY] Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Reports filed 4847), [15MR] 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] Consideration of H.R. 5618, Provisions: Committee on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), ommendations from being used to deny or restrict mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) [30JN] health insurance coverage of items or services (see (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] RESTORING AMERICAN FINANCIAL STABILITY H.R. 4794), [9MR] Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- ACT Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions 1654), [23SE] 111–633), [28SE] Enact (H.R. 4173): consideration of conference report Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] peal the Office of Financial Research (see H.R. ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- 5999), [30JY] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for 111–639), [28SE] Res. 1487), [29JN] and require applied water supply research regarding National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems Conference reports water resources research and technology institutes Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Provisions (H.R. 4173), [29JN] (see H.R. 5487), [9JN] (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] Motions World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- Enact (H.R. 4173), [9JN], [30JN] Con. Res. 333), [1DE] ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science Recorded World Glaucoma Day: support goals and ideals (see and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. H. Con. Res. 246), [3MR] 553), [21JY] 4173): consideration of conference report (H. Res. Motions Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Com- 1490), [30JN] Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) Reports filed ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), [3FE] (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, Pro- Economy: invest in innovation through research and Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) development and improve competitiveness of the Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and (H. Rept. 111–518), [30JN] U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] Rept. 111–517), [29JN] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Committee on Science and Technology (House) sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111–644), [28SE] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- motion to recommit, [20MR] [29JN] SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research search and Development Act: Committee on Science RESTORING ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES’ AND (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– SENIORS’ HEALTH EXPENSES ACT Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] 554), [21JY] Bills and resolutions Reports filed Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee Enact (see H.R. 5936), [29JY] Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Treatment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce Rept. 111–631), [28SE] RESTORING THE SOCIAL SECURITY COLA ACT (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), [28SE] Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments: Bills and resolutions America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Enact (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] RESTROOM GENDER PARITY IN FEDERAL (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- BUILDINGS ACT Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act: Committee tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and Bills and resolutions on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1210) (H. Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), Enact (see H.R. 4869), [17MR] Rept. 111–638), [28SE] [22SE] REVOKING CITIZENSHIP FOR TERRORISTS Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- RESEARCH OF ALCOHOL DETECTION SYS- ACT ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce TEMS FOR STOPPING ALCOHOL-RELATED Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] FATALITIES EVERYWHERE (ROAD SAFE) Enact (see H.R. 5166), [28AP] Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources ACT REYES, SILVESTRE (a Representative from Texas) (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] Bills and resolutions Appointments Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Enact (see H.R. 4890), [19MR] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands RESIDENTIAL CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) PREVENTION ACT [20MY] (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] Reports filed John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce Bills and resolutions introduced tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (House) (H.R. 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. RESIDENTIAL LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD RE- for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] DUCTION ACT [13JA] Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- Bills and resolutions Census: encourage individuals to participate in the ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Dept. of HUD: authorize use of subpoenas by Office 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control in in- count (see H. Res. 1096), [23FE] Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- vestigation of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Reduction Act violations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] 1096), [23FE] Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] RESOLUTION COPPER CO. Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Bills and resolutions H.R. 5161), [28AP] Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on Arizona: secure Federal ownership and management Native Americans: determine blood quantum require- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), of natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect ment for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo [15DE] cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction tribe (see H.R. 4984), [25MR] (see H.R. 5811), Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] [21JY] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- RESPECT FOR LOCAL LAWS ACT Motions mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 111–692), [21DE] Enact (see H.R. 5774), [19JY] 2701), [29SE] Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science RESPECT FOR RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE ACT Reports filed and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- 405), [27JA] Enact (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence

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Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Rept. 111–402), [27JA] Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local gov- Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the RHODE ISLAND ernments in developing and implementing emergency Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- Bills and resolutions notification systems suitable for use on public rec- ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Riv- reational lands (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see ers: designate segments for study for potential addi- SBA: improve business development program (see H.R. H.R. 6040), [30JY] tion to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see 4818), [10MR] Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- H.R. 5130), [22AP] Senior Community Service Employment Program: ex- ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary pand (see H.R. 4819), [10MR] [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] Taxation: allow a deduction for interest paid on indebt- Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- Coastal zones: revise boundaries of John H. Chaffee edness incurred in connection with the purchase of olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point a new automobile or light truck (see H.R. 4897), Water: provide for conservation and development of Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy [21MR] water and related resources and authorize Dept. of Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the the Army construction and improvement projects for (see H.R. 5331), [18MY] Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4957), rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- [25MR] White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental Transportation: prevent imposition of unreasonable tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Shelf (see H.R. 5697), [1JY] transportation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] Rivers System (see H.R. 5813), [22JY] Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Reports filed striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- (see H.R. 6092), [10AU] projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– Designated Speaker pro tempore RICHARDSON, LAURA (a Representative from Cali- 390), [12JA] House of Representatives, [26JY], [14SE], [29NO] fornia) Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Mid- Reports filed dle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Com- Bills and resolutions introduced In the Matter of Representative Richardson: Committee Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1769) on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and (H. Rept. 111–434), [11MR] 111–523), [1JY] Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- RICHARDSON, WILLIAM S. [24JN] ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Bills and resolutions Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] Tribute (see H. Res. 1470), [23JN] freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National RIVERS Correctional institutions: establish pilot program for Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, Bills and resolutions training and certification of Federal inmates in the Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Riv- culinary arts to be utilized while incarcerated and on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– ers: designate segments for study for potential addi- for future employment and education (see H.R. 401), [26JA] tion to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see 5984), [30JY] Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: H.R. 5130), [22AP] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security: make emergency pre- Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure paredness planning and implementation grants to 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: local educational agencies in areas under high threat of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. 4003) (H. Rept. 111–436), [11MR] H.R. 4898), [21MR] 3342), consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] Dept. of Justice: provide grants to States and local Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on ———provide for release of water from the marketable Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. governments for video recording of custodial interro- yield pool of water stored in the Ruedi Reservoir, gations (see H.R. 6508), [9DE] 111–398), [19JA] CO, for the benefit of Colorado River endangered Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize and modify the fish habitat (see H.R. 5362), [20MY] Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Pro- ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Chetco River: make technical corrections to wild and (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] gram (see H.R. 6299), [29SE] scenic segment designations (see H.R. 5526), [15JN] Employment: assist employers with compensation paid Potomac River, Washington Channel Navigation Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and Project Portion Deauthorization: Committee on to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- activities to protect and restore water quality (see ing for their further education in mathematics, Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. H.R. 4652), [23FE] 5545) (H. Rept. 111–540), [15JY] science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- 5472), [28MY] hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mis- resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient EPA: reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions re- sissippi River Basins (see H.R. 5625), [29JN] Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee duction program (see H.R. 6482), [2DE] Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority consent to interstate compact between New Jersey Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] (see H.R. 4957), [25MR] and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Families and domestic relations: establish national and 6202), [23SE] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. State putative father registries and make grants to Dept. of the Interior: clear a proposed project in the 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] States to promote permanent families for children Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. and responsible fatherhood (see H.R. 6298), [29SE] 4924), [24MR] RIVERSIDE, CA Federal agencies and departments: require report and ———establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration Bills and resolutions recommendations on adjustment or reduction of fees Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] Dept. of Agriculture: convey a small parcel of Natural imposed for services and things of value each agency District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the Resources Conservation Service property in River- produces (see H.R. 5988), [30JY] operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] side, CA (see H.R. 4827), [11MR] Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, vet- ———deauthorize a portion of Potomac River, Wash- Reports filed erans, and people with disabilities for one month ington Channel navigation project (see H.R. 5545), Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living [16JN] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. adjustment (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] ———expand allowable uses for Kingman and Herit- 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] FEMA: establish Office of Disability Integration and age Islands (see H.R. 6278), [29SE] RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA Coordination (see H.R. 6481), [2DE] ———promote development of southwest waterfront Bills and resolutions ———prohibit requiring the use of specified percent- (see H.R. 5544), [16JN] Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians: authorize age of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initia- EPA: make grants for the improvement of storm water water rights settlement (see H.R. 5413), [26MY] tive and the State Homeland Security Grant Program retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- ROADS AND HIGHWAYS for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] Bills and resolutions History: establish the History Is Learned From the Liv- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all ing grant program to enable communities to learn risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. about historical events through oral histories by par- Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage 6403), [15NO] ticipants in such events (see H.R. 6561), [21DE] Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] ———use unexpended balances of funds to replenish Los Angeles County, CA: designate a portion of Inter- Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR] state Route 710 as the ‘‘Jenny Oropeza Highway’’ sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Appalachian Development Highway System: extend (see H.R. 6509), [9DE] Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Corridor N from its current northern terminus at Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), Corridor M near Ebensburg, PA, to Corridor T, near coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- [20JA] Salamanca, NY (see H.R. 5951), [29JY]

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Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation 294), [30JN] [2MR] and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary Parks and recreation areas: protect and conserve lands 111–613), [22SE] causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- contiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, 4524), [26JA] Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules [2DE] investments in clean water projects and transpor- (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] ———extend and modify the authority to accept and tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- expend funds contributed by non-Federal public enti- Safety: establish minimum standards for engineered mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) ties to expedite the evaluation of certain permits glass beads used in reflective markings (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] 5245), [6MY] Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build ———reduce funding to States that do not enact laws Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), prohibiting an individual from using a wireless com- 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] [4FE] munication device while operating a motor vehicle ROBERTS, ED Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain in a school zone (see H.R. 5097), [21AP] Bills and resolutions highway funding by States on the enactment and Taxation: encourage investments in infrastructure (see Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- H.R. 6181), [22SE] ROBERTS, ORAL cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Bills and resolutions ———conduct a study and develop a national inter- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Tribute (see H. Res. 1028), [21JA] modal transportation plan (see H.R. 5799), [20JY] provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- ROBFOGEL, SUSAN S. ———establish a grant program to develop a roadway tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] Appointments safety training institute to train roadway workers (see ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Congressional Office of Compliance Board of Direc- H.R. 5819), [22JY] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and tors, [9MR] ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), ROBSTOWN, TX ———improve effectiveness of transportation pro- [22MR] Bills and resolutions grams on Federal lands and provide funding for park Transportation: improve national freight transportation Lieutenant Juan G. Carrion Post Office Building: des- roads and parkways and the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit system by leveraging investments and promoting ignate (see H.R. 5912), [28JY] in Parks Program (see H.R. 6546), [17DE] partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- ROCHESTER, NY ———prohibit the Federal Highway Administration merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] Bills and resolutions from requiring replacement of street and highway ———modify deadline for filing a claim seeking judi- Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] signs that are in upper case letters with signs that cial review of a permit, license, or approval issued ROCK ISLAND, IL are in mixed case lettering (see H.R. 6409), [16NO] by a Federal agency for a highway or public trans- Bills and resolutions ———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transpor- portation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] Augustana College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1089), tation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. ———optimize transportation through efficient oper- [22FE] 6299), [29SE] ations and maintenance programs (see H.R. 6247), ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK ACT ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle [29SE] Bills and resolutions technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and ———rescind amounts authorized for certain surface Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), [25JN] Res. 1020), [20JA] prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), ———rescind earmarks for certain surface transpor- RODRIGUEZ, CIRO D. (a Representative from Texas) [13DE] tation projects (see H.R. 5730), [14JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the Cyber Secu- cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital rity Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see H.R. ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] 4507), [26JA] ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] U.N.: support goals and ideals of General Assembly San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see Resolution declaring a ‘‘Decade of Action for Road Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), H. Res. 1186), [16MR] Safety’’ (see H. Res. 1696), [29SE] [13AP] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Motions San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. (H.R. 4851), [15AP] conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and H.R. 4438), [13JA] ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Southwest Border Region Water Task Force: establish 1248), [14AP] Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- (see H.R. 4719), [2MR] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and RODRIGUEZ, JUAN A. (CHI-CHI) retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Bills and resolutions amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Tribute (see H. Res. 1430), [10JN] Federal employees: provide authority to compensate Reports filed ROE, DAVID P. (a Representative from Tennessee) Federal employees for the 2-day period in which Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- Bills and resolutions introduced authority to make expenditures from the Highway structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) American Eagle Day: designate (see H. Res. 1409), Trust Fund lapsed (see H.R. 4786), [9MR] (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] [27MY] Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation Children’s Book Week: support goals and ideals (see Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: H. Res. 1333), [6MY] Los Angeles County, CA: designate a portion of Inter- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate state Route 710 as the ‘‘Jenny Oropeza Highway’’ Rept. 111–578), [28JY] (see H. Res. 1507), [1JY] (see H.R. 6509), [9DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Motor vehicles: allow vehicles operated by active-duty ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. Armed Forces members and law enforcement offi- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. 1580), [29JY] cials to use high occupancy vehicle facilities (see 111–426), [4MR] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- H.R. 4578), [3FE] Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States visions providing for the Independent Payment Advi- ———allow vehicles operated by Armed Forces mem- on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways sory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] bers, law enforcement officers, and emergency re- During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee ROGERS, HAROLD (a Representative from Kentucky) sponse personnel to use HOV facilities (see H.R. on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced 5867), [27JY] 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] Coal: prohibit use of funds for carrying out certain ———improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- policies and procedures that adversely affect domes- 6441), [18NO] cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations tic coal mining operations (see H.R. 6113), [14SE] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] ROGERS, JOYCE out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation Bills and resolutions driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), All-American Road Designee: Committee on Trans- Joyce Rogers Post Office Building, Brighton, MI: des- [19MR] portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 917) ignate (see H.R. 5341), [19MY] ———retain ban on lobbying State legislators using (H. Rept. 111–415), [22FE] ROGERS, MIKE (a Representative from Alabama) Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash preven- Horse Transportation Safety Act: Committee on Trans- Bills and resolutions introduced tion and rider education and training (see H. Res. portation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 305) (H. Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a Chief Veteri- 1498), [1JY] Rept. 111–645), [28SE] nary Officer (see H.R. 5105), [21AP]

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Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), [14DE] or Freddie Mac to exceed that provided to the Chair- Iran: impose sanctions on those complicit in human ROGERS, MIKE (a Representative from Michigan) man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 4483), rights abuses committed against citizens or their fam- Bills and resolutions introduced [20JA] ilies after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks H.R. 4649), [23FE] INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with ———prevent import or export of materials, equip- and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment ment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, H.R. 4453), [13JA] and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms ROHRABACHER, DANA (a Representative from Cali- [30JN] programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] fornia) Medicare: establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection Israel: commend accession to the Organisation for Eco- Bills and resolutions introduced and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] nomic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. Afghanistan: undermine the Taliban and their allies Social Security: prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under 1391), [25MY] through recognition of ethnic diversity and support Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health ———recognize independence anniversary and reaf- of a decentralized Federal political system that shifts Insurance Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] firm relationship with the U.S. and right of self- more power to regions and localities (see H. Res. Veterans: clarify requirements for verifying a small defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), [13AP] 1769), [15DE] business concern owned and controlled by a veteran Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty Armed Forces: design, produce, and present a Gold (see H.R. 5274), [11MY] of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express ap- Medal of Remembrance to the children of members ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from preciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and secu- who die while serving on active duty in support Florida) rity in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), Appointments [22JN] [18NO] Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue re- Honduras: support democracy and restoration of normal Act, [22AP] strictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1197), [18MR] Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 5350), [20MY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (ter- Miami Dade College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1571), for appropriate procedures for verification of citizen- rorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. [29JY] ship status (see H.R. 6444), [18NO] Res. 303), [22JY] Russia: disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. H.R. 5587), [23JN] Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. 92), [21JN] ROLLINS COLLEGE Res. 295), [1JY] World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation Bills and resolutions liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, Anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), [11MR] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, [16NO] ROMANIA enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance Bills and resolutions tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] with the U.S., recognize commitment to the demo- Foreign policy: celebrate anniversary of relations with Motions cratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan the U.S., commend Romanian people on achieve- Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), [22JN] ments, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 291), [29JN] [22AP] 6148), [16SE] ROSS, MIKE (a Representative from Arkansas) ROME CITY, IN Cuba: exclude from admission to the U.S. aliens who Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced contribute to Cuba’s development of petroleum re- EPA: facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office: designate (see sources and impose sanctions on and prohibit such H.R. 4624), [9FE] standard (see H.R. 5778), [20JY] development (see H.R. 5620), [28JN] Medicare: provide coverage of custom fabricated breast ROONEY, THOMAS J. (a Representative from Flor- ———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- ida) prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for [27MY] Bills and resolutions introduced continued focus on promotion of human rights in American Military Retirees Association: grant Federal National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 252), [11MR] (see H. Res. 1603), [30JY] charter (see H.R. 5739), [14JY] Cuban Americans: tribute (see H. Res. 1774), [16DE] ROTA CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer STUDY ACT fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: provide that detention facility at Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require Enact (see H.R. 4686), [24FE] 4600), [4FE] Reports filed individuals detained at the facility be tried only by Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) military commission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] on exports of weapons and related services by (H.R. 4686) (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] Federal-State relations: reaffirm commitment to safe- Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), ROTARY INTERNATIONAL guard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Con- [13JA] stitution relative to governmental powers reserved ———transmit to the House of Representatives classi- Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), [18NO] to the States or the people (see H. Res. 1006), fied documents unlawfully disclosed and provided [12JA] to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media ROTHBERG, MICHAEL C. Immigration: identify and remove criminal aliens incar- (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Bills and resolutions cerated in correctional facilities in the U.S. (see H.R. Developing countries: protect girls through prevention Michael C. Rothberg Post Office, Sharon, MA: des- 6062), [30JY] of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), [14DE] ignate (see H.R. 5099), [21AP] Intelligence services: require the intelligence commu- Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extre- ROTHKOPF, ARTHUR nity to provide the Dept. of Defense information mism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), Appointments that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense per- [2MR] National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality sonnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), Foreign aid: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers’ and Integrity, [25MY] [4MR] humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see ROTHMAN, STEVEN R. (a Representative from New National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate H.R. 5065), [20AP] Jersey) (see H. Res. 1445), [15JN] Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and Appointments National Missing Children’s Day: observance (see H. supporting objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), [14SE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Res. 1325), [4MY] Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1107), Bills and resolutions introduced Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for [24FE] Medicare: provide all beneficiaries with the right to reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy and annual policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), [14AP] litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. open change-in-enrollment periods (see H.R. 5844), Taxation: establish Catastrophe Savings Accounts (see 1013), [13JA] [22JY] H.R. 5915), [28JY] Haiti: establish the Office of the Special Coordinator New Jersey: commend construction of the New ROOTSTOWN, OH for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- Bills and resolutions Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office: designate 4952), [25MR] plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] (see H.R. 6140), [15SE] Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws Schools: enhance safety of elementary and secondary ROSKAM, PETER J. (a Representative from Illinois) and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insur- schools (see H.R. 6063), [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced ance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), [4FE] Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right NJ: designate (see H.R. 6379), [29SE] H. Res. 1617), [14SE] of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal Government-sponsored enterprises: prohibit compensa- U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, tion for any officer or employee of Fannie Mae (see H.R. 5351), [20MY] NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), [22AP]

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ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE (a Representative from Communications Act: reform universal service provi- to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency California) sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions introduced Conservation of energy: establish a loan program to 1236), [13AP] Children and youth: provide for programs and activities promote energy conservation in rural areas (see H.R. Motions with respect to the prevention of underage drinking 6341), [29SE] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities (see H.R. 6241), [29SE] Corps of Engineers: conduct levee system evaluations to make loans to consumers to implement energy Dept. of HHS: carry out programs to provide youth and certifications on receipt of requests from non- efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant commu- Federal interests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] 4785), [16SE] nities the information and skills needed to reduce Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities Reports filed teenage pregnancies (see H.R. 5033), [15AP] to make loans to consumers to implement energy Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: ———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 4785), [9MR] (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] H.R. 5807), [21JY] ———authorize loans to certain entities to make loans Consideration of H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Pro- Medicare/Medicaid: improve oversight of nursing fa- to consumers to implement energy efficiency meas- gram Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. cilities by ensuring adequate, trained surveyors (see ures to reduce home energy use (H.R. 4785), consid- 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), [15SE] H.R. 6261), [29SE] eration (see H. Res. 1620), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and ———establish Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize (see H.R. 4545), [27JA] for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: contributions of Mexican Americans, and support ———expand eligibility for Farm Service Agency Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), loans (see H.R. 6057), [30JY] Rept. 111–570), [27JY] [30JY] ———extend suspension of limitation on the period Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm cies Appropriations for Military Construction and 1162), [11MR] Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see H.R. Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from Cali- 6418), [17NO] (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] fornia) Dept. of HHS: reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine Recognize the Value of Recreational Aviation and Appointments grant programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] Backcountry Airstrips: Committee on Transportation Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize waiver of collec- and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1473) (H. Rept. Act, [22AP] tion of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine 111–593), [14SE] ———H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer visits of veterans (see H.R. 5768), [15JY] Rural Energy Savings Program Act: Committee on Ag- Protection Act, [9JN] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- riculture (House) (H.R. 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), Bills and resolutions introduced cies: making appropriations for military construction [14SE] Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] RURAL COMMUNITY FLOOD PROTECTION ACT and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see ———making appropriations for military construction Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1708), [29SE] and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration Enact (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ACT strategy for assisting stateless children (see H.R. Disasters: improve recovery and hazard mitigation ac- Bills and resolutions 4986), [25MR] tivities relative to major disasters (see H.R. 6207), Dept. of Agriculture: establish Office of Rural Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), [15AP] [23SE] Broadband Initiatives (see H.R. 4545), [27JA] Philippines: condemn violence against members of the Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to di- RURAL ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT media, express condolences to families of victims agnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- Bills and resolutions of such violence, and call for investigation of mur- served populations and men with a family history Enact (see H.R. 4785), [9MR] ders of media members (see H. Res. 1548), [21JY] of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] Enact (H.R. 4785): consideration (see H. Res. 1620), Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. Food: provide children from underserved areas with 4886), [18MR] [15SE] better access to meals served through the summer Motions U.S. Trade and Development Agency: terminate au- food service program for children and certain child thorities (see H.R. 5547), [16JN] Enact (H.R. 4785), [16SE] care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR] Reports filed RUFFIN, JOHN H., JR. Health care professionals: increase number of primary Consideration of H.R. 4785, Provisions: Committee on Bills and resolutions care physicians and medical residents serving health Rules (House) (H. Res. 1620) (H. Rept. 111–594), Tribute (see H. Res. 1087), [22FE] professional shortage areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] [15SE] RUPPERSBERGER, C.A. DUTCH (a Representative Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. from Maryland) homeowners (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] 4785) (H. Rept. 111–585), [14SE] Bills and resolutions introduced ———increase loan guarantee fee for certain guaran- Dept. of Agriculture: make grants for the prevention teed rural housing loans (see H.R. 5003), [13AP] RURAL HOUSING PRESERVATION ACT of animal cruelty to States that have prohibited the Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be con- Bills and resolutions devocalization of cats and dogs for purposes of con- sidered rural areas (see H.R. 5881), [27JY] Enact (see H.R. 5881), [27JY] venience (see H.R. 5422), [27MY] Housing Assistance Council: authorize appropriations RURAL HOUSING PRESERVATION AND STA- Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to develop (see H.R. 5122), [22AP] BILIZATION ACT a coordinated and comprehensive Federal coastal Medicaid: improve access to advanced practice nurses Bills and resolutions mapping effort (see H.R. 6215), [23SE] and physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 6373), [29SE] Enact (see H.R. 5017), [14AP] Education: include geography in certain education re- Medicare: reclassification of hospitals as rural referral RUSH, BOBBY L. (a Representative from Illinois) form proposals, provide funding for geography edu- centers (see H.R. 5474), [28MY] Appointments cation, and enhance geography teacher training (see Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- H. Res. 1341), [6MY] pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), Bills and resolutions introduced Res. 1709), [29SE] [29SE] Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa Secret Service: allow employees to transition to cov- Power resources: provide loans to rural energy-pro- with respect to the promotion of trade and invest- erage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire ducing communities (see H.R. 6246), [29SE] ment and the advancement of socioeconomic devel- Fighter Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. Taxation: allow a business credit for investments in opment and opportunity (see H.R. 6535), [16DE] 6065), [30JY] rural microbusinesses (see H.R. 5990), [30JY] ———commend independence anniversary of several Transportation: provide certain rights to commuters ———provide a 15–year recovery period for nonresi- nations (see H. Res. 1405), [27MY] who ride public transportation (see H.R. 6064), dential real property in rural areas (see H.R. 5314), Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on man- [30JY] [13MY] agement (see H.R. 6496), [7DE] RURAL AREAS related term(s) AGRICULTURE; SUBUR- ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the BAN AREAS; URBAN AREAS permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see Bills and resolutions 5685), [1JY] H. Res. 1414), [28MY] Appalachian Development Highway System: extend Veterans: require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Children and youth: create and encourage the creation Corridor N from its current northern terminus at Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out an of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] Corridor M near Ebensburg, PA, to Corridor T, near outreach program for veterans who reside in Appa- ———provide grants to nonprofit organizations that Salamanca, NY (see H.R. 5951), [29JY] lachia (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] carry out child-parent visitation programs for chil- Aviation: recognize the value of recreational aviation Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to dren with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5747), and backcountry airstrips (see H. Res. 1473), [24JN] levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] [15JY] Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of widespread H.R. 6258), [29SE] Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-im-

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paired driving and require a motor vehicle safety Bills and resolutions introduced and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation Economy: modify period used to calculate certain un- [21JA] (see H.R. 6518), [13DE] employment rates and encourage development of National Remote Teacher Corps: establish (see H.R. Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a re- business incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] 5399), [25MY] covery fund focused on travel and tourism to be Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see [20AP] help meet housing needs of low-income families (see H. Con. Res. 309), [29JY] Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office, Rootstown, H.R. 5845), [22JY] Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environ- OH: designate (see H.R. 6140), [15SE] Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- ment are protected from risks of chemical exposure Taxation: increase credit for 2- and 3-wheeled electric tional funds for community service senior opportuni- (see H.R. 5820), [22JY] highway vehicles (see H.R. 5705), [1JY] ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of SA´ NCHEZ, LINDA T. (a Representative from Cali- Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating personal information and provide consumers with fornia) to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such Bills and resolutions introduced SACCO, SAM information (see H.R. 5777), [19JY] Corporations: clarify situations in which a corporation Bills and resolutions Small business: ensure certain Federal contracts are may be treated as a person under Federal law (see Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: des- set aside for small businesses and enhance services H.R. 4729), [2MR] ignate (see H.R. 6387), [29SE] to disadvantaged small businesses (see H.R. 4929), Dept. of Education: create a demonstration project to SACRAMENTO, CA [24MR] fund additional secondary school counselors in cer- Bills and resolutions RUSSIA tain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: Bills and resolutions H.R. 5671), [1JY] establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] Dept. of State: designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions SAFE, ACCOUNTABLE, FAIR, AND EFFICIENT terrorist organization (see H. Res. 1315), [29AP] for direct care workers and improve systems for BANKING (SAFE BANKING) ACT Endangered species: support international tiger con- collection and reporting of data on the direct care Bills and resolutions servation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in workforce (see H.R. 5902), [28JY] Enact (see H.R. 5159), [28AP] St. Petersburg, Russia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into SAFE, ACCOUNTABLE, FLEXIBLE, EFFICIENT Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relation- the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT—A LEG- ship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), [20JY] countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 6549), [17DE] ACY FOR USERS Human rights: express solidarity with human rights Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to Bills and resolutions defenders (see H. Res. 1539), [20JY] be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal Aviation: ensure that projects that assist the establish- International law: make certain individuals ineligible environmental impact statements for certain naviga- ment of aerotropolis transportation systems are eligi- for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] ble for certain grants (see H.R. 5236), [6MY] financial measures on such individuals pending in- Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building, South Gate, Transportation: rescind amounts authorized for certain vestigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see CA: designate (see H.R. 5293), [12MY] surface transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), H.R. 6365), [29SE] Housing: provide grants to States for low-income hous- [25JN] Poland: call for independent investigation into plane ing projects in lieu of low-income housing credits Reports filed Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech (see H.R. 4687), [24FE] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Kaczynski and other individuals (see H. Res. 1489), Investments: increase funding for individual develop- 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] [30JN] ment accounts through funds received by eliminating ———express sympathy to citizens and surviving fam- the domestic production tax deduction for coal and SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMU- ilies of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), NITIES ACT Bills and resolutions with people and Polish-American communities, and [30JY] Children and youth: include bullying and harassment support for restoration of leadership (see H. Res. National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. prevention programs (see H.R. 5184), [29AP] 1243), [13AP] (see H. Res. 1246), [14AP] Res. 1029), [21JA] ———honor victims of Soviet police on the anniver- Social Security: provide for treatment of permanent SAFE COSMETICS ACT Bills and resolutions sary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to de- partnerships between individuals of the same gender Enact (see H.R. 5786), [20JY] classify all official records and cooperate with inves- as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement SAFE DRILL ACT tigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), to certain benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] [4MY] Bills and resolutions ———require private insurers to certify that a claim Enact (see H.R. 5868), [27JY] Treaties and agreements: approve proposed agreement is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] Bills and resolutions (see H.J. Res. 91), [21JN] Taxation: exclude from personal holding company in- EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found ———disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation come dividends from foreign affiliates which are in drinking water to determine whether they are en- pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. reinvested in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), [28MY] docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to 92), [21JN] ———increase the residential energy credit and the interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty investment tax credit with respect to solar property [5MY] (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] (see H.R. 5765), [15JY] investments in clean water projects and transpor- Messages ———modify the energy credit for microturbine prop- tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- erty (see H.R. 6515), [9DE] Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: ———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe President Obama, [12MY] (see H.R. 5764), [15JY] drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to SABLAN, GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO (a Dele- strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the gate from the Northern Mariana Islands) (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in Bills and resolutions introduced ———reduce lead in drinking water (see H.R. 5289), Russia: President Obama, [17JN] American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, [12MY] RV CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION MONTH Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), [29SE] Reports filed Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1073), [4FE] of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. RWANDA, REPUBLIC OF forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as Rept. 111–524), [1JY] Bills and resolutions a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4686), SAFE DRUG DISPOSAL ACT Erlinder, Peter: urge release from prison of human [24FE] Bills and resolutions rights lawyer (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] Education: establish a program that enables college- Enact (see H.R. 5809), [21JY] RYAN, PAUL (a Representative from Wisconsin) bound residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to Reports filed Bills and resolutions introduced have greater choices among institutions of higher Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office, Waterford, WI: education (see H.R. 4526), [27JA] (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), [22SE] designate (see H.R. 5873), [27JY] Help America Vote Act: make an election administra- SAFE HIGHWAY MARKINGS ACT Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana Bills and resolutions for individuals and small businesses, and the budget Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other Enact (see H.R. 5245), [6MY] process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] SAFE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL AND RYAN, TIM (a Representative from Ohio) Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: recog- EDUCATION ACT Appointments nize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and Bills and resolutions John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] its importance to marine research, ocean science, Enact (see H.R. 5925), [29JY]

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SAFER OIL AND NATURAL GAS DRILLING Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 5662), [1JY] mittee through recommendations for local, State, TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- ———protect children from registered sex offenders tribal, and Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), MENT ACT (see H.R. 6566), [21DE] [25MR] Bills and resolutions ———protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- ———improve compensation under the Radiation Ex- Enact (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] vated violence and create employer liability for neg- posure Compensation Program for workers involved Reports filed ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] Provisions: Committee on Science and Technology on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111–554), [21JY] [18MR] sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and SAFETY Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), minimum standards to better protect public and offi- Bills and resolutions [28SE] cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process fully informed relative to pain experienced by the Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. of State occupational safety and health plans (see unborn child (see H.R. 5276), [11MY] 5197), [3MY] H.R. 4864), [16MR] Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of Dept. of Agriculture: develop an effective sampling Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transpor- human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- and testing program to test for E. coli in boneless tation investment program to encourage a mode shift lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground within selected communities by providing safe and neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. beef components (see H.R. 6024), [30JY] convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine 5578), [23JN] ———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- travel (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] Armed Forces: increase rate for hostile fire pay, immi- ordination with States and schools operating school ———condition receipt of certain highway funding by nent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separa- meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated States on the enactment and enforcement of certain tion allowance, and other special and incentive pays food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. (see H.R. 4440), [13JA] ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult 4891), [19MR] ———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults care food program conditional on criminal back- ———establish a grant program to develop a roadway (see H.R. 5347), [20MY] ground checks for child care staff members (see safety training institute to train roadway workers (see ———recognize service of medical and air crews in H.R. 6469), [1DE] H.R. 5819), [22JY] helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. Dept. of Defense: establish a joint task force to im- ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety and commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation per- prove the research and development of lighter weight of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] sonnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] body armor (see H.R. 5063), [15AP] ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot ———establish medical surveillance system identifying technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and invoke immunity from prosecution for performing Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), ———express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. [13DE] traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public 4477), [20JA] Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. ———prohibit imposition of additional registration re- cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] Res. 1401), [26MY] quirements on privately-owned firearms by service- ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- ———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at men and civilian employees beyond existing State ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] airplanes (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), [1JY] Disasters: provide child safety, care, and education con- ———recognize key contributions of flight support Dept. of Education: establish a clearinghouse of infor- tinuity in the event of a Presidentially declared dis- specialists to aviation safety by restoring retirement mation on best practices for ocean lifeguard training aster (see H.R. 5240), [6MY] treatment of specialists whose functions were programs (see H.R. 6106), [10AU] Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus outsourced by the Government (see H.R. 5115), ———make grants to State and local educational agen- Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), [22AP] cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls [10AU] Biological weapons: improve international strategy of of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] H. Res. 1186), [16MR] to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), [29SE] ———make grants to support fire safety education District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish programs on college campuses (see H.R. 4908), arms (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- [22MR] [28AP] tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 6543), [17DE] [28MY] to withdraw the license application for a high-level ———provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated Children and youth: promote minimum State require- nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), [14JY] ments for prevention and treatment of concussions prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] Employment: improve mine and occupational safety caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a study and sub- law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, 6172), [22SE] mit a report to Congress on the use of explosives and prevent workplace tragedies (see H.R. 6495), ———protect students from inappropriate seclusion detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. [3DE] and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consideration (see 4442), [13JA] ———improve mine and occupational safety law com- H. Res. 1126), [2MR] ———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to pliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent Colleges and universities: improve education and pre- provide adequate security for the prevention of ter- workplace tragedies, and establish rights for work- vention related to campus sexual violence, intimate rorist activities and for the promotion of homeland place accident victims and families (see H.R. 5663), partner violence, and stalking (see H.R. 6461), security (see H.R. 5053), [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), [1JY] [30NO] [14SE] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: exclude external Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. ———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consor- power supplies for certain security or life safety Res. 230), [26JA] tium to include the National Center for Security and alarms and surveillance system components from en- Committee on Education and Labor (House): grant au- Preparedness (see H.R. 5485), [8JN] ergy efficiency standards (see H.R. 5470), [28MY] thority to investigate underground coal mine operator ———extend the chemical facility security program FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on pack- compliance with Federal safety laws and transmit (see H.R. 5186), [29AP] aging of certain baby monitors warning that signals a report on such investigation (see H. Res. 1363), ———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near cer- may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. [18MY] tain nuclear power plants (see H.R. 5910), [28JY] 6463), [1DE] Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of ———make emergency preparedness planning and im- FDA: ensure autonomy and eliminate conflicts-of-inter- U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane condi- plementation grants to local educational agencies in est relative to drug company fees and advisory pan- tions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or els, improve postmarket drug safety, regulate off- (see H.R. 6153), [16SE] health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] label uses, and clarify liability for approved drugs Courts: restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, ———provide for eligibility of certain third party lo- (see H.R. 4816), [10MR] and allow disclosure of discovery information in gistics providers for participation in the Customs- ———ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see [20JY] health or safety (see H.R. 5419), [26MY] H.R. 5619), [28JN] ———help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from CPSC: exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed ———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 4767), terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see more stringent controls on the use of such devices [4MR] H.R. 5590), [24JN] (see H.R. 4520), [26JA] ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in Dept. of HUD: authorize use of subpoenas by Office ———modify approval of any drug containing con- commerce of children’s food and beverage containers of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control in in- trolled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] vestigation of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in Reduction Act violations (see H.R. 5835), [22JY] H.R. 4956), [25MR] commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, Dept. of Justice: further the mission of the Global ———prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Com- (see H.R. 6265), [29SE]

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———require dentists to provide patients with a fact- National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: ———require applicants for oil drilling and production sheet before performing any dental restoration work designate (see H. Res. 1199), [19MR] operations to submit an oil spill containment and (see H.R. 4615), [4FE] National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish Res. 1138), [4MR] nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day: support ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- Federal employees: express appreciation for contribu- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1521), [15JY] ations to have in place the best available technology tions and seek ways to improve safety and security National Commission on Children and Disasters: reau- for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- during performance of official duties (see H. Res. thorize and extend the final report deadline (see H.R. ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] 1187), [16MR] 5266), [11MY] Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local gov- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil ernments in developing and implementing emergency proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] notification systems suitable for use on public rec- spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see reational lands (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] 6119), [14SE] H.R. 5143), [27AP] Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate damages for physical and economic injuries caused of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] National forests: combat pine beetle infestations, con- [1JY] Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see duct restoration activities, remove dead and dying ———recover damages for physical and economic in- H. Res. 1706), [29SE] trees, and make permanent Forest Service steward- juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or ship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), [29AP] clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry and pipelines, and require adequate response plans handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), [30JY] out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] ———prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of con- certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. [19MR] trolled substances in certain instances (see H.R. 5321), [18MY] ———require installation of event data recorders in 5809), [21JY] Firefighters: implement updated pay and personnel all motor vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see ———require mail-order pharmacies to notify cus- policies to improve recruitment and retention of H.R. 5169), [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), [19MY] tomers when generic drugs become available and qualified Federal wildland firefighters to reduce reli- ———require motor vehicle safety standards for vehi- prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs ance on non-Federal wildfire resources (see H.R. cle electronics and reauthorize and provide greater without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), 4488), [21JA] transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see [29SE] Food: require food containing bioengineered products H.R. 5381), [25MY] Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish be labeled (see H.R. 6325), [29SE] ———retain ban on lobbying State legislators using a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. ———require labels on food that contains, or is pro- Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash preven- 6151), [16SE] duced with, a genetically engineered material (see tion and rider education and training (see H. Res. Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- H.R. 5577), [23JN] 1498), [1JY] nities with access to improved information con- Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry 1580), [29JY] facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle products to further examine the products and prohibit ———ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (see GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), [18MY] interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), H.R. 6008), [30JY] National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals [3MR] Product safety: ban the sale, manufacture, distribution, and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), and use in public facilities of drop-side cribs (see National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. [17DE] H.R. 5386), [25MY] 1278), [20AP] Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environ- National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.- ———prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in ment are protected from risks of chemical exposure Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), commerce of children’s products containing exces- (see H.R. 5820), [22JY] [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. sive cadmium, chromium, barium, or antimony (see ———honor commitment to establish Yucca Mountain, 273), [4MY] H.R. 5920), [29JY] NV, as the nation’s primary permanent nuclear waste ———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 6275), ———require businesses to warn employees, con- storage site (see H. Res. 1123), [26FE] [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] sumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of any ———reduce emissions of formaldehyde from com- ———require quadrennial national security reviews product or service that poses serious danger to the posite wood products (see H.R. 4805), [10MR] (see H.R. 4974), [25MR] public (see H.R. 6544), [17DE] Health: support regenerative medicine through research National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention ———require inclusion of warning labels on Internet funding and commercial development of regenerative Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), and catalogue advertising of certain toys and games products and develop a regulatory environment that [15AP] (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] enables rapid approval of safe and effective products National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain pas- (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), [13JA] senger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), Housing: require home inspections conducted for prop- Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- [16SE] erty with federally related mortgages be conducted nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk ———regulate hours of service for railroad employees by State-licensed or certified home inspectors and oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] (see H.R. 6519), [14DE] include such inspections in settlement statements (see New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. H.R. 4854), [16MR] services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- Res. 1709), [29SE] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reau- rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by thorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), [30JY] 1674), [29SE] Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, Law enforcement: tribute to law enforcement service NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- dogs and their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), [14SE] Yucca Mountain license application review relative cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] Medicaid: ensure access to resin-based dental fillings to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. ———establish minimum standards for engineered that is at least equal to the level of access to mer- 1732), [18NO] glass beads used in reflective markings (see H.R. cury-based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), 5245), [6MY] Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing vio- [2MR] ———reduce funding to States that do not enact laws lence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- prohibiting an individual from using a wireless com- 1032), [21JA] censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- munication device while operating a motor vehicle Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release in a school zone (see H.R. 5097), [21AP] cards and similar devices containing the national of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: hazard reporting phone number to mine operators H.R. 6386), [29SE] include bullying and harassment prevention programs for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association: anniversary (see H. Res. (see H.R. 5184), [29AP] Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety 1419), [28MY] Schools: end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. practices and compliance in order to prevent mine OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection 5628), [29JN] accidents (see H.R. 5788), [20JY] Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. ———enhance safety of elementary and secondary Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see 6536), [16DE] schools (see H.R. 6063), [30JY] H.R. 6441), [18NO] Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop ———improve safety (see H.R. 6362), [29SE] ———increase maximum civil penalty for violations technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale ———recognize school resource officers and their role of Federal motor vehicle safety standards (see H.R. accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe 5272), [11MY] ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] (see H. Res. 1554), [22JY] National Air Transportation Association: anniversary ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. ———require criminal background checks for school (see H. Res. 1669), [28SE] 5608), [25JN] employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE]

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Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and security, quality and affordable health care, protec- Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable [29JY] [22SE] communities with adequate housing and transpor- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Commitee Support National Safe Digging Month: Committee on tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1796) (H. Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the Rept. 111–573), [27JY] 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Con. Res. 289), [24JN] Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] ———require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] Aviation Security Screening Management Standard to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), [28JN] Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- Supreme Court: disapprove closure of main entrance Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) (see H. Con. Res. 314), [30JY] (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Men- toring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see H. Con. tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Res. 266), [21AP] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] Taxation: exclude from gross income remediation pay- Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on SAGRES (vessel) Bills and resolutions ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), Portugal: welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and [2MR] (see H. Res. 1393), [25MY] for living costs due to vacating such residence, and Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation SALAZAR, JOHN T. (a Representative from Colorado) credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Bills and resolutions introduced [18MR] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. Bureau of Reclamation: provide for release of water ———provide for active qualified public safety em- Rept. 111–578), [28JY] from the marketable yield pool of water stored in ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, the Ruedi Reservoir, CO, for the benefit of Colorado insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety River endangered fish habitat (see H.R. 5362), Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emer- Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. [20MY] gency communications systems through use of 911 Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] Chimney Rock National Monument: establish (see H.R. services and support construction and operation of Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, 5223), [5MY] ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on Curecanti National Recreation Area: establish boundary H.R. 4829), [11MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), (see H.R. 6493), [2DE] ———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- [21DE] Dept. of Education: pay Fort Lewis College an amount velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States equal to the tuition charges for Indian students that provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways are not residents of Colorado (see H.R. 5974), agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee [29JY] Transportation: establish a public transportation safety on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Dept. of Justice: establish public-private Meth Project program (see H.R. 4643), [22FE] 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] Prevention Campaign Grant Program (see H.R. ———provide certain rights to commuters who ride Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- 5916), [28JY] public transportation (see H.R. 6064), [30JY] cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park ———rescind amounts authorized for certain surface (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), [25JN] Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhance- Service to respond to violations of regulations on Transportation Security Administration: increase num- ment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infra- the management, use, and protection of public lands ber of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require structure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111–562), (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Frank Evans GPO Building, Pueblo, CO: designate (see criminal investigative training for such marshals, and [26JY] H.R. 5706), [1JY] appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. Express Gratitude for Contributions That U.S. Air Traf- Major William Edward Adams Dept. of Veterans Af- 5750), [15JY] fic Controllers Make To Keep the Traveling Public fairs Clinic, Craig, CO: designate (see H.R. 5798), U.N.: support goals and ideals of General Assembly Safe and Airspace Running Efficiently: Committee [20JY] Resolution declaring a ‘‘Decade of Action for Road on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in Safety’’ (see H. Res. 1696), [29SE] Res. 1401) (H. Rept. 111–543), [15JY] Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products H.R. 5059), [15AP] Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Designated Speaker pro tempore 4847), [15MR] (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] House of Representatives, [20JA], [30NO] Water: allow small public water systems to request Horse Transportation Safety Act: Committee on Trans- SALMON LAKE LAND SELECTION RESOLUTION exemption from national primary drinking water re- portation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 305) (H. ACT quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see Rept. 111–645), [28SE] Reports filed H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] Miner Safety and Health Act: Committee on Education Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) ———increase assistance for States, water systems, and Labor (House) (H.R. 5663) (H. Rept. 111–579), (H.R. 2340) (H. Rept. 111–514), [28JN] and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe [29JY] SALT LAKE COUNTY, UT drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Bills and resolutions strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), Wasatch Mountains: designate certain lands as wilder- (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] [14JY] ness (see H.R. 5009), [13AP] ———reduce lead in drinking water (see H.R. 5289), National Commission on Children and Disasters Reau- SAN ANTONIO, TX [12MY] thorization and Final Report Deadline Extension: Bills and resolutions West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition: tribute Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 111–548), [19JY] (see H. Res. 1244), [13AP] San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and response workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see 1236), [13AP] Rept. 111–424), [26FE] H.R. 4438), [13JA] Motions 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- Reports filed New York, NY: extend and improve protections and ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Bound- services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- 111–560), [22JY] ary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] ———extend and improve protections and services to (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTOR- individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation ICAL PARK BOUNDARY EXPANSION ACT (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. Reports filed Reports filed 111–613), [22SE] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111–501), [28MY] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTOR- Rept. 111–524), [1JY] (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] ICAL PARK LEASING AND BOUNDARY EX- Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools PANSION ACT ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) Bills and resolutions (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] Enact (see H.R. 4438), [13JA]

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SAN BRUNO, CA Designated Speaker pro tempore Medicare: provide for treatment of clinical psycholo- Bills and resolutions House of Representatives, [20MY], [29JY], [16NO] gists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical Disasters: exclude from gross income compensation SANDOVAL, ALFREDO A. psychologist services (see H.R. 6147), [16SE] provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for victims Appointments National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate of natural gas explosion and treat as nontaxable gains U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, [18NO] (see H. Res. 1410), [27MY] from conversion of affected property (see H.R. SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial 6428), [18NO] Bills and resolutions security, quality and affordable health care, protec- SAN BRUNO VICTIMS COMPENSATION FAIR- Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), [15JY] tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable NESS ACT SANTOS, JUAN MANUEL communities with adequate housing and transpor- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] Enact (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] Colombia: reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance Designated Speaker pro tempore SAN DIEGO, CA with the U.S., recognize commitment to the demo- House of Representatives, [3MR] Bills and resolutions cratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan SCHAUER, MARK H. (a Representative from Michi- Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), [22JN] gan) to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), [25MY] SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Bills and resolutions introduced Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meet- Bills and resolutions Aviation: recognize key contributions of flight support ing (see H. Res. 1482), [28JN] Saratoga Race Course: anniversary (see H. Res. 1513), specialists to aviation safety by restoring retirement SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA [13JY] treatment of specialists whose functions were Bills and resolutions SARBANES, JOHN P. (a Representative from Mary- outsourced by the Government (see H.R. 5115), Bureau of Reclamation: participate in phase one of land) [22AP] the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Bills and resolutions introduced China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured Project (see H.R. 4579), [3FE] American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than SAN FRANCISCO, CA [23FE] the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- Bills and resolutions Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs [21JA] 5312), [13MY] and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property Education: limit student loan payments to ten percent 5061), [15AP] owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- of discretionary income (see H.R. 4834), [11MR] San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see H. ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), Food industry: improve food safety by supporting ef- Res. 1760), [14DE] [29SE] forts by entities that purchase beef, pork, or poultry Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (BASEBALL TEAM) products to further examine the products and prohibit structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- Bills and resolutions interference with such examination (see H.R. 4750), tion of instructional leadership standards into State- Tribute (see H. Res. 1760), [14DE] [3MR] level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. SAN JOSE, CA Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), 5172), [28AP] Bills and resolutions [11MR] National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), Medicare: prohibit mid-year changes in the formularies Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building: designate (see [23FE] H.R. 4543), [27JA] of Part D plans (see H.R. 4917), [23MR] NeighborWorks America (organization): ensure ade- ———reclassification of hospitals as rural referral cen- SAN JUAN COUNTY, CO quate funding for mortgage foreclosure mitigation ters (see H.R. 5474), [28MY] Reports filed activities in connection with the Dept. of the Treas- Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on ury Home Affordable Modification Program (see (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. H.R. 6069), [30JY] Taxation: allow employers a refundable credit for in- 111–600), [16SE] Outer Continental Shelf: require each oil or gas drilling creasing employment (see H.R. 4730), [2MR] SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS ACT and production operation with leases to annually cer- Unemployment: extend emergency unemployment com- Reports filed tify compliance with applicable laws and regulations pensation (see H.R. 4707), [25FE] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (see H.R. 5846), [22JY] SCHERTZ, TX (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. 111–600), [16SE] SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF Bills and resolutions SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, CO Bills and resolutions Schertz Veterans Post Office: designate (see H.R. Reports filed Foreign policy: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer 5831), [22JY] San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles SCHIFF, ADAM B. (a Representative from California) Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), Bills and resolutions introduced 111–600), [16SE] [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE] Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s SANCHEZ, LORETTA (a Representative from Cali- SAVE U.S. MANUFACTURING AND JOBS ACT interrogation without administration of Miranda fornia) Bills and resolutions rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- Appointments Enact (see H.R. 5940), [29JY] cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe SAVELL, LENA [29JY] Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: design and implement a procedure [20MY] VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- to permit enhanced searches of the National DNA Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors, gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] Index System (see H.R. 6011), [30JY] [22DE] SBA DISASTER LOAN RELIEF ACT Porteous, G. Thomas, Jr.: appoint and authorize man- Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions agers for impeachment (see H. Res. 1165), [11MR] Armed Forces: honor service and sacrifice of Latino Enact (see H.R. 5787), [20JY] Privacy: require governmental and business entities in members (see H. Res. 1651), [23SE] SCALISE, STEVE (a Representative from Louisiana) Crime: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 5662), [1JY] possession of electronic data containing personal in- Bills and resolutions introduced formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in design Gulf of Mexico: restore coastal areas affected by the of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] and construction of water treatment facility to re- Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] claim and reuse municipal wastewater within the New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. SCHILLER, RHETT W. Orange County Water District service area (see H.R. Res. 1080), [9FE] Bills and resolutions Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office, Waterford, WI: 5039), [15AP] SCHAKOWSKY, JANICE D. (a Representative from designate (see H.R. 5873), [27JY] Federal agencies and departments: require each agency Illinois) to include contact information in its collection of Bills and resolutions introduced SCHMIDT, JEAN (a Representative from Ohio) information (see H.R. 6068), [30JY] Dept. of Commerce: study and report on access by Bills and resolutions introduced Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for blind consumers to certain electronic devices, estab- Ohio: assist in conducting a bed bug prevention and sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see lish minimum nonvisual access standards for such mitigation program (see H.R. 6383), [29SE] H.R. 6266), [29SE] devices, and establish an enforcement office (see Taxation: allow a credit for birth mothers whose chil- South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- H.R. 4533), [27JA] dren are adopted (see H.R. 5251), [6MY] ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military SCHOCK, AARON (a Representative from Illinois) Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. contractors (see H.R. 4650), [23FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Res. 1619), [15SE] FDA: ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 5786), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: prohibit the Vietnam: use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic [20JY] use of stimulus funds for signage indicating that human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. a project is being carried out using those funds (see to visit certain detained democracy activists, and re- 4757), [4MR] H.R. 5679), [1JY] quest release of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. ———use unexpended balances of funds to replenish [14JY] 6290), [29SE] the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR]

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Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study ———award grants for projects that leverage commu- ———increase percentage of Federal education tax of the archeological site and surrounding land of nity resources and support student access to physical dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 5455), activity, nutrition education, and nutritious food dur- ———make grants for recruiting, training, and retain- [28MY] ing school (see H.R. 5430), [27MY] ing individuals from underrepresented groups as ele- ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control ———carry out a pilot program to reduce the amount mentary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. systems and improve oil spill response and removal of processed food served each day under the school 5096), [21AP] technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] breakfast or school lunch programs (see H.R. 5738), ———make grants to local educational agencies to SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY IMPROVEMENT [14JY] provide for the services of registered dieticians in ACT ———conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh schools (see H.R. 6324), [29SE] Bills and resolutions fruits and vegetables for schools and service institu- ———make grants to promote the education of preg- Enact (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] tions by giving certain States the option of receiving nant and parenting students (see H.R. 5894), [28JY] SCHOOL FOOD RECOVERY ACT grants for that purpose (see H.R. 5812), [21JY] ———make grants to State and local educational agen- Bills and resolutions ———convey certain tracts of the Big Springs Envi- cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls Enact (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] ronmental Study Area of the Apache-Sitgreaves Na- of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- SCHOOL MEAL SAFETY AND STANDARDS ACT tional Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified School Dis- ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] Bills and resolutions trict (see H.R. 5212), [5MY] ———provide a grant program to support establish- Enact (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] ———create a local food credit program to assist ment and operation of Teachers Professional Devel- SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers opment Institutes (see H.R. 5556), [17JN] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] ———provide low-income students with access to Designate (see H. Res. 1091), [22FE] ———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- early education programs that promote school readi- ness, address achievement gap for English-language SCHOOLS related term(s) EDUCATION ordination with States and schools operating school learners, and encourage bilingualism (see H.R. Appointments meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated 6435), [18NO] National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] ———provide professional development for elemen- and Integrity, [22DE] ———establish a weekend and holiday feeding pro- tary school principals in early childhood education Bills and resolutions gram to provide nutritious food to at-risk school and development (see H.R. 6302), [29SE] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all children on weekends and extended school holidays ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. during the school year (see H.R. 5012), [13AP] payments to eligible local educational agencies with- 6403), [15NO] ———issue guidance to school food authorities on in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. indirect costs (see H.R. 5202), [4MY] ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult ———require public chartering agencies to publish on 275), [6MY] the Internet the financial expenditures of each charter Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- care food program conditional on criminal back- school authorized or approved by such agency and ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ground checks for child care staff members (see receiving Dept. of Education funding (see H.R. school construction and renovation, and other edu- H.R. 6469), [1DE] ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- 5488), [9JN] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] ———strengthen student achievement and graduation ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. 4638), [22FE] rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, ative to health care reform, student loan reform, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see school construction and renovation, and other edu- ———require milk served in school lunch programs be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- H.R. 6229), [28SE] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. Dept. of HHS: make grants to eligible local educational cans, expand eligibility for Special Milk Program, Res. 1203), [20MR] agencies to reduce the student-to-nurse ratio in pub- and provide low-fat cheeses for breakfast and lunch ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- lic elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. (see H.R. 4963), [25MR] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, 5335), [18MY] Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– school construction and renovation, and other edu- Dept. of Homeland Security: make emergency pre- 12 educational grant programs and the requirements cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- paredness planning and implementation grants to of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] local educational agencies in areas under high threat payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see ———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H.R. 4898), [21MR] [13JA] 1641), [22SE] Dept. of Justice: authorize Office of Juvenile Justice ———assure comparability of opportunity for educa- Charter schools: enhance credit program for charter and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a pub- tionally disadvantaged students (see H.R. 5071), schools through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), lic awareness campaign noting the link between [20AP] [30JY] dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. ———award contracts to nonprofit organizations to Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the 5091), [21AP] Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (see enter into partnerships with local educational agen- Dept. of Labor: establish a technical school training H. Res. 1414), [28MY] cies to turn around low-performing public high subsidy program (see H.R. 5594), [24JN] Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School schools (see H.R. 5467), [28MY] Discrimination: end discrimination based on actual or Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by ———award grants to establish, expand, or support perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and an existing school-based mentoring program to assist public schools (see H.R. 4530), [27JA] physical activity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] at-risk middle school students with transition to high Diseases: provide grants to schools for the development Children and youth: end use of corporal punishment school (see H.R. 5753), [15JY] of asthma management plans and the purchase of (see H.R. 5628), [29JN] ———award grants to improve access to, sharing of, asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see ———promote minimum State requirements for pre- and use of, education data to improve student out- H.R. 4836), [12MR] vention and treatment of concussions caused by par- comes (see H.R. 5024), [14AP] Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- ticipation in school sports (see H.R. 6172), [22SE] ———award grants to State educational agencies for structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- ———protect students from inappropriate seclusion activities designed to integrate engineering education tion of instructional leadership standards into State- and physical restraint (H.R. 4247), consideration (see into K–12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. H. Res. 1126), [2MR] engineering education (see H.R. 4709), [25FE] 5172), [28AP] ———provide children in foster care with school sta- ———create a demonstration project to fund additional ———ensure schools have physical education pro- bility and equal access to educational opportunities secondary school counselors in certain troubled grams that meet minimum requirements for physical (see H.R. 5817), [22JY] schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 5671), education (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] ———provide grants to State educational agencies in [1JY] ———improve foreign language instruction (see H.R. order to provide subgrants to eligible local entities ———establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ pro- 6036), [30JY] to promote financial education to students in the gram (see H.R. 5079), [20AP] ———improve measures of adequate yearly progress classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] ———establish a pilot program that utilizes commu- and implement sanctions for schools that do not Civil rights: prohibit religious discrimination in edu- nity, innovation, and technology to improve physical meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] cational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), fitness education and curriculum in elementary ———improve teacher quality (see H.R. 5336), [23SE] schools and secondary schools (see H.R. 5946), [18MY] Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools and local edu- [29JY] ———include geography in certain education reform cational agencies participating in the school lunch ———establish a program for displaced aerospace pro- proposals, provide funding for geography education, program to donate any excess food to local food fessionals to become certified elementary, secondary, and enhance geography teacher training (see H. Res. banks (see H.R. 6407), [16NO] or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), 1341), [6MY] ———assist eligible schools and nonprofit entities to [21AP] ———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide implement farm to school programs that improve ———establish grant programs to help pregnant and professional development to superintendents and access to local foods in eligible schools (see H.R. parenting students stay in school (see H.R. 5460), principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 4710), [26FE] (see H.R. 5456), [28MY] [28MY] 5886), [27JY]

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———provide incentives to implement reforms and National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- Res. 1029), [21JA] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps National School Lunch Act: improve purchase and Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), processing of healthful commodities for use in (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] [29SE] school meal programs (see H.R. 4607), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Re- ———provide training and support for principals to ———promote health and wellbeing of schoolchildren straint and Seclusion in Schools Act: Committee on assist in turning around lowest performing schools in the U.S. through effective local wellness policies Rules (House) (H. Res. 1126) (H. Rept. 111–425), (see H.R. 5495), [9JN] (see H.R. 5090), [21AP] [2MR] ———raise awareness of school pushout, reform dis- ———reduce stigma associated with unpaid meal fees Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, ciplinary practices, encourage teaching of proper be- (see H.R. 5167), [28AP] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid havior, and facilitate effective teaching and learning National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary environments (see H. Res. 1777), [17DE] Res. 1645), [22SE] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———recognize achievements of high school grad- New Mexico: tribute to Hispanic Education Act (see Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] uating class of 2010, encourage furthering of studies H. Res. 1432), [10JN] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, in post-secondary institutions, and support commu- New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- nity engagement (see H. Res. 1443), [15JN] (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. ———repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program 111–458), [25MR] from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see H.R. to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools 6108), [14SE] and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. (H.R. 4247) (H. Rept. 111–417), [23FE] vide for coordination and coherence of, science, 4977), [25MR] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] schools and colleges to provide instruction in education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] SCHRADER, KURT (a Representative from Oregon) ———support academically-based social studies cur- nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Nutrition: require educational agencies participating in riculum standards for elementary and secondary edu- Elections: constitutional amendment on congressional certain school lunch and child nutrition programs cation public school text books (see H. Res. 1593), power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal to require students to receive a certain amount of [30JY] elections (see H.J. Res. 84), [13MY] nutrition education per year (see H.R. 4958), [25MR] ———support high-achieving, educationally disadvan- Government: make funds available to increase program Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal taged elementary school students in high-need local integrity efforts and reduce wasteful government funding available for English-language instruction in educational agencies (see H.R. 5586), [23JN] spending of taxpayer’s dollars (see H.R. 5363), public schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] Elementary and Secondary Education Act: modify cer- [20MY] Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- tain provisions concerning charter schools (see H.R. Grand Ronde Reservation Act: technical corrections 6004), [30JY] sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] Religion: reaffirm ‘‘In God We Trust’’ as the official (see H.R. 6070), [30JY] ———provide for school improvement and profes- motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its Medicare: establish an extended special enrollment pe- sional development for teachers, principals, instruc- public display in all public buildings, public schools, riod for part B (see H.R. 4473), [20JA] tional staff, and other school leaders (see H.R. 5218), and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. ———provide for additional opportunities to enroll [5MY] 274), [5MY] under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] ———require States receiving funds under such Act Roads and highways: reduce funding to States that SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree to establish policies with respect to the auditing of do not enact laws prohibiting an individual from Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] charter schools (see H.R. 6204), [23SE] using a wireless communication device while oper- World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- ating a motor vehicle in a school zone (see H.R. [15JY] ment, and community-based organizations to save 5097), [21AP] SCHUMER, CHARLES E. (a Senator from New York) and create local jobs through retention, restoration, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: Appointments or expansion of services needed by local commu- include bullying and harassment prevention programs Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] (see H.R. 5184), [29AP] SCHWARTZ, ALLYSON Y. (a Representative from Food: provide plant-based commodities under the Safety: enhance safety of elementary and secondary Pennsylvania) school lunch program and the school breakfast pro- schools (see H.R. 6063), [30JY] Appointments gram (see H.R. 4870), [17MR] ———improve (see H.R. 6362), [29SE] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- ———recognize school resource officers and their role Bills and resolutions introduced authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Healthy Food Financ- ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H. Res. 1554), [22JY] ing Initiative (see H.R. 6462), [30NO] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] Saftey: require criminal background checks for school Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relation- Hebron, KY: commend North Pointe Elementary for employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] ship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), [20JY] project to select the firefly as the National Inverte- School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health brate (see H. Res. 1753), [7DE] 1091), [22FE] services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), [13AP] Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), [29AP] [20AP] ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] Mathematics Awareness Month: support goals and Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (see Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National ideals (see H. Res. 1263), [15AP] (see H. Res. H. Res. 1058), [2FE] Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), 1270), [16AP] Taxation: allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for [27MY] Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. Taxation: provide for an investment credit for biofuel (see H.R. 6084), [10AU] 5261), [11MY] facilities (see H.R. 5142), [26AP] NASA: authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- ———allow a refundable credit for tuition expenses ———provide incentives for life sciences research (see matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer H.R. 6165), [22SE] [15JN] in attending public or private elementary or sec- ———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: ondary school (see H.R. 5060), [15AP] the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), [11MY] designate (see H. Res. 1472), [24JN] ———provide unemployment benefits during summer SCHWARZ, MICHAEL A. National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. vacation for nonprofessional school employees (see Bills and resolutions Res. 1131), [2MR] H.R. 5080), [20AP] National Charter Schools Week: support goals and Telecommunications: provide vouchers for broadband Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal ideals (see H. Res. 1149), [9MR] service to students, increase access to advanced serv- Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, National Computer Science Education Week: designate ices for community colleges and head start programs, NJ: designate (see H.R. 5133), [22AP] (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] and establish discounted electronic books pilot pro- SCHWERNER, MICHAEL National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. gram (see H.R. 4619), [9FE] Reports filed Res. 1655), [23SE] Motions Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- son, MS: Committee on Transportation and Infra- (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, structure (House) (H.R. 3562) (H. Rept. 111–414), National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), school construction and renovation, and other edu- [22FE] [24MR] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] SCIENCE related term(s) ENGINEERING; MATHE- National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate Reports filed MATICS; RESEARCH; TECHNOLOGY (see H. Res. 1373), [19MY] Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) Bills and resolutions National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) African Americans: recognize individuals who have 1652), [23SE] (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and com-

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petitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see ———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5781), 1133), [2MR] H. Res. 1781), [21DE] [20JY] Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of Education: express that adding art and design into Fed- ———congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, human food or animal feed as host plant and estab- eral programs that target science, technology, engi- and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped lish tracking system to regulate genetically engi- neering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, neered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] 5578), [23JN] [29SE] ———impose certain requirements on expenditure of ———protect farmers and ranchers that may be ———include geography in certain education reform funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), harmed economically by genetically engineered proposals, provide funding for geography education, [28JN] seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in deal- and enhance geography teacher training (see H. Res. ———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see ings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5579), 1341), [6MY] H.R. 4804), [10MR] [23JN] ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all vide for coordination and coherence of, science, (see H. Con. Res. 292), [30JN] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) National Computer Science Education Week: designate 6403), [15NO] education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1296), [22AP] grants to local educational agencies to encourage H. Res. 1097), [23FE] Brooklyn Botanic Garden: anniversary (see H. Res. girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), 1428), [9JN] in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology [24MR] Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see Employment: assist employers with compensation paid [2FE] H. Res. 1354), [12MY] to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), [20AP] China: prohibit importation of plastinated human re- ing for their further education in mathematics, Nobel Prize: recognition of Willard S. Boyle and mains from China (see H.R. 5524), [15JN] science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. George E. Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), Dept. of Education: award grants to State educational 5472), [28MY] [3FE] agencies for activities designed to integrate engineer- Engineering: establish a network of fabrication labora- NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program ing education into K–12 curriculum and to measure tories to foster scientific and engineering skills and to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges efficacy of engineering education (see H.R. 4709), to provide a workforce capable of producing world and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce [25FE] class manufactured goods (see H.R. 6003), [30JY] scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. ———establish a program for displaced aerospace pro- FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish 4977), [25MR] fessionals to become certified elementary, secondary, (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] ———anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] or vocational school teachers (see H.R. 5093), ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish ———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4997), [21AP] (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] [13AP] ———provide grants to State educational agencies and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: distribution ———carry out a pilot program to award innovation institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- and citation of scientific research in connection with inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded re- tary and secondary computer science education (see foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 4913), search (see H.R. 5094), [21AP] H.R. 5929), [29JY] [23MR] ———provide grants for research-based reforms in Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distin- Galilei, Galileo: anniversary of first use of the tele- master’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- guished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. scope for astronomical observation (see H. Res. neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes 1322), [4MY] 1269), [15AP] preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, ———authorize the National Nuclear Security Admin- H.R. 4968), [25MR] and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), [10MR] istration to establish technology transfer centers at ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- national security laboratories (see H.R. 5262), dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- [11MY] math (STEM) education to increase students studying tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), ———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- [25MR] 4907), [22MR] cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, ———guide and provide for research activities at the ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other Office of Science (see H.R. 4905), [22MR] schools and colleges to provide instruction in purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] ———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Health: expand and accelerate genomics research and nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), [22MR] initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diag- Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- nosis, increase drug safety, and identify novel treat- for the Science and Technology Directorate (see ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, ments (see H.R. 5440), [27MY] H.R. 4842), [15MR] ———provide for human stem cell research, including restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] Dept. of Justice: design and implement a procedure embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), Office of Science and Technology Policy: study and to permit enhanced searches of the National DNA [10MR] prepare a comprehensive national economic competi- Index System (see H.R. 6011), [30JY] ———support regenerative medicine through research tiveness and innovation strategy (see H.R. 5140), ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- funding and commercial development of regenerative [26AP] gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence products and develop a regulatory environment that Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic enables rapid approval of safe and effective products report on foreign development of electromagnetic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] (see H.R. 6173), [22SE] pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] ———provide incentive payments under the Edward Hebron, KY: commend North Pointe Elementary for Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ project to select the firefly as the National Inverte- thorize and improve programs and activities (see JAG) Program for States to implement minimum brate (see H. Res. 1753), [7DE] H.R. 5897), [28JY] and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- Research: establish and expand partnerships that pro- 4614), [4FE] ness for certain individuals employed in advanced mote innovation and increase the economic and so- Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to di- energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] cial impact of research by developing tools and re- agnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and sources to connect new scientific discoveries to prac- served populations and men with a family history ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] tical uses (see H.R. 4998), [13AP] of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: recog- ———provide grants and loan guarantees for the de- Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor found- nize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and velopment and construction of science parks to pro- er, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), [19MR] its importance to marine research, ocean science, mote the clustering of innovation through high tech- Ecology and environment: expand science and steward- and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), nology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] ship of America’s most important wildlife corridors [21JA] Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related (see H.R. 5101), [21AP] Marine mammals: improve and strengthen whale con- agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), consid- Economy: invest in innovation through research and servation efforts and ensure that commercial, sci- eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1137), development and improve competitiveness of the entific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for [4MR] U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence (see Small business: express importance of biotechnology [18MY] H. Res. 1390), [25MY] firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., ———invest in innovation through research and devel- NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infra- its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. red Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. [12MR] (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), 1231), [25MR] Society for Neuroscience: commemorate annual meet- [11MY] ———authorize the Science, Engineering, Mathe- ing (see H. Res. 1482), [28JN] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- matics, and Aerospace Academy (see H.R. 5534), Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. [15JN] facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag

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Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Cen- SCOTTISH AMERICANS SECURING HUMAN INTELLIGENCE AND EN- ter (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] Bills and resolutions FORCING LAWFUL DISSEMINATION ———support facility under development by the National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance (SHIELD) ACT Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the Na- (see H. Res. 1395), [25MY] Bills and resolutions tional Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), [26JY] SCRAP THE MAP ACT Enact (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see Bills and resolutions SECURING PROTECTIONS FOR THE INJURED H.R. 6081), [9AU] (see H.R. 6083), [10AU] Enact (see H.R. 4683), [24FE] FROM LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY ACT Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow SDHV ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR Reports filed (SMART) Research and Development Compact: AMERICA ACT Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] Bills and resolutions 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] Taxation: increase the credit for research expenses and Enact (see H.R. 5789), [20JY] SECURITIES related term(s) INVESTMENTS allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), SEABOARD, NC Bills and resolutions [4MR] Bills and resolutions Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform ———provide incentives for life sciences research (see Designate (see H.R. 5904), [28JY] Act: extend (see H.R. 5330), [18MY] H.R. 6165), [22SE] SEATTLE, WA Budget: require annual budget submissions of the Presi- Technology: anniversary of laser invention (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions dent to Congress to provide certain information re- 1310), [29AP] Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. garding companies in which the Government holds U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see 1671), [28SE] stock (see H.R. 4631), [22FE] H.R. 5587), [23JN] Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), [23SE] Business and industry: require express authorization of U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano SEATTLE MARINERS (BASEBALL TEAM) a majority of shareholders of a public company for Bills and resolutions Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. certain political expenditures by that company (see Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), [23SE] 4847), [15MR] H.R. 4537), [27JA] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- SEATTLE STORM (BASKETBALL TEAM) Consumers: determine a customer’s net equity based Bills and resolutions ommendations from being used to deny or restrict on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain re- Tribute (see H. Res. 1671), [28SE] health insurance coverage of items or services (see coveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see SEC FREEDOM OF INFORMATION RESTORA- H.R. 4794), [9MR] H.R. 6531), [16DE] TION ACT USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals Courts: allow for private right of action against sec- and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5924), [29JY] ondary violators that provide substantial assistance Motions in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. SEC TRANSPARENCY ACT Economy: invest in innovation through research and 5042), [15AP] development and improve competitiveness of the Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5970), [29JY] Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related SECOND AMENDMENT ENFORCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions 6169), [22SE] agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), [4MR] ———expand purposes for which Build America Reports filed Enact (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] SECOND CHANCE ACT Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), [4FE] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee ———issue War on Debt Bonds (see H.R. 5157), on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) Bills and resolutions Dept. of Labor: reauthorize grants program to provide [27AP] (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] ———require any amounts repaid by financial institu- Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- mentoring, job training and placement, and other transitional services to assist eligible offenders in tions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assist- authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ance be used for debt reduction (see H.R. 4482), Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] obtaining and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), [24FE] [20JA] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- SECOND HEALTH INSURANCE PROTECTS AMERICA--CAN’T REPEAL IT (HIPA-CRIT) nary report on current U.S. financial and economic mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] 111–692), [21DE] ACT Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: prohibit certain affiliations be- Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the tween commercial banking and investment banking Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on Enact (see H.R. 6452), [29NO] SECRET SERVICE companies (see H.R. 4461), [15JA] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. ———promote transparency and accountability in the 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] Bills and resolutions Pensions: allow employees to transition to coverage consumer financial products and services market and Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Fight- ensure that no company becomes too big to fail mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) er Retirement and Disability System (see H.R. 6065), (see H.R. 4516), [26JA] (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] [30JY] Foreign countries: increase transparency regarding U.S. NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science and debt instruments held by foreign governments and Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111– SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (ROBERT M. GATES) Bills and resolutions assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see H.R. 576), [28JY] Armed Forces: recognize Committee on Armed Serv- 5319), [18MY] Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments: ices (Senate) hearing and testimony on ‘‘Don’t Ask, ———take action against certain judgment-evading Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Don’t Tell’’ policy as an important step in permitting foreign states and state-owned corporations of such 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H. Res. 1090), states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act: Committee on [22FE] Government regulations: establish a covered bond regu- Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5101) (H. Rept. latory oversight program (see H.R. 4884), [18MR] 111–668), [30NO] SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR (S.A.F.E.) MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT (see H.R. 5823), [22JY] SCOTT, DAVID (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and Appointments Housing: exempt manufactured and modular housing expenditures by foreign nationals to domestic cor- Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions retailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), [24MY] porations whose shareholders include any foreign Act, [22AP] Mortgages: delay implementation of licensing require- principals (see H.R. 4523), [26JA] SCOTT, RACHEL ments (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] ———prohibit any national securities exchange from Bills and resolutions SECURE BORDERS ACT effecting securities transactions unless the issuing Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- Bills and resolutions corporation is in compliance with political contribu- sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] Enact (see H.R. 4622), [9FE] tion and expenditure laws (see H.R. 4435), [13JA] SCOTT, ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ (a Representative SECURE FEDERAL FILE SHARING ACT ———require disclosure to shareholders of any ex- from Virginia) Reports filed penditure made by companies in support of or in Bills and resolutions introduced Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government opposition to any candidate for Federal, State, or Dept. of Justice: establish the Organized Retail Theft Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) (H. Rept. 111–431), local public office (see H.R. 4630), [22FE] Investigation and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), [11MR] Real estate: prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and [29JY] SECURING AIRCRAFT COCKPITS AGAINST LA- Ginnie Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mort- ———require sharing of criminal records with State SERS ACT gage that is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] Bills and resolutions Electronic Registration Systems is the mortgagee of Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine Enact (see H.R. 5810), [21JY] record (see H.R. 6460), [30NO] based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see SECURING AMERICA’S VETERANS INSURANCE SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to H.R. 6548), [17DE] NEEDS AND GOALS (SAVINGS) ACT Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background Reports filed Securities Investor Protection Act: provide insurance checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) coverage for certain indirect investors caught in 5300), [13MY] (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111–628), [28SE] Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), [15AP]

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Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: H.R. 4508), [26JA] Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. Rept. Taxation: create jobs through infrastructure investment, on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– 111–517), [29JN] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- 577), [28JY] SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Bills and resolutions companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules Political campaigns: require shareholder authorization 5893), [28JY] (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] before a public company may make certain political ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax expenditures (see H.R. 4790), [9MR] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, SEC: require issuers to make disclosures relative to sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] Securities: allow for private right of action against sec- consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- ondary violators that provide substantial assistance ———exclude from personal holding company income ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. dividends from foreign affiliates which are reinvested [16DE] 5042), [15AP] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), [28MY] Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- ———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of H.R. 5475), [28MY] 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 6086), ———exempt gain from sale of certain C corporation Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- [10AU] stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) Reports filed 6323), [29SE] (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] Shareholder Protection Act: Committee on Financial ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), increase limits on small business expensing of cer- Appointments [22SE] Conferees: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT sumer Protection Act, [9JN] imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), Business and industry: require public companies to re- port certain expenditures made to influence public on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain re- [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] coveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see ———make permanent the reduced individual income opinion on any matter other than the promotion of the company’s products or services (see H.R. 4432), H.R. 6531), [16DE] tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), [29SE] SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERY ———make permanent the treatment of municipal [13JA] Climate: prohibit enforcement of a climate change in- (SAFE) PORT ACT bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks as Bills and resolutions tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] terpretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), [24MR] Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for eligibility of ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts certain third party logistics providers for participation and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] program (see H.R. 5619), [28JN] ———provide a permanent exclusion of all gain on vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- certain small business stock (see H.R. 4663), [23FE] tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] SEDONA-RED ROCK NATIONAL SCENIC AREA ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect ACT ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- Reports filed provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- standing of insurance issues, and regulate over-the- Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] counter derivatives (H.R. 4173), consideration of (H.R. 4823) (H. Rept. 111–599), [16SE] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- conference report (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] SELMA, AL Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Bills and resolutions evading foreign states and state-owned corporations provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Voting Rights Act: commemorate anniversary of of such states (see H.R. 5564), [22JN] tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring Iran: require issuers to make disclosures relative to [22MR] passage of the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. Iranian investments (see H.R. 5833), [22JY] ———provide permanent zero percent capital gains 249), [4MR] Political campaigns: require shareholder authorization rate for individuals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), SENATE related term(s) COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE; before a public company may make certain political [29SE] LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT; expenditures (see H.R. 4790), [9MR] ———provide special rules for investments lost in a MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; VOTES IN SENATE Securities: allow for private right of action against sec- Appointments fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), ondary violators that provide substantial assistance Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe [15AP] in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, 5042), [15AP] [20MY] and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of Committee to notify the President that a congressional ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924, quorum has assembled, [12JA] newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership Board governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. Conference reports 6117), [14SE] Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. of Trustees, [27JA] ———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds 4173), [29JN] Bills and resolutions to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate Motions Adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 307), [29JY] are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, re- H.R. 5189), [29AP] consumers and investors, enhance Federal under- duce discretionary spending by amount saved, and ———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax standing of insurance issues, and regulate the over- establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budg- free spin-off transaction in the same manner as dis- the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), [9JN], etary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. tributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), [30JN] 1289), [22AP] [21JA] Reports filed ———require Congress to establish a searchable data- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies base on a public Internet site for congressional ear- peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. marks (see H.R. 5258), [11MY] materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 5924, 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] Budget: increase long-term fiscal accountability of di- 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, rect spending legislation (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] Motions Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see H. Res. 1484), [29JN] Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) (H. Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 235), [9FE] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Rept. 111–518), [30JN] (see H. Con. Res. 257), [24MR] (see H. Con. Res. provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Investor Protection Act: Committee on Financial Serv- 282), [27MY] (see H. Con. Res. 293), [30JN] (see tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] ices (House) (H.R. 3817) (H. Rept. 111–687), H. Con. Res. 321), [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 332), Reports filed [16DE] [17NO] (see H. Con. Res. 336), [17DE] Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act: ———establish the style for amending laws (see H.R. Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5571), [22JN] 3890) (H. Rept. 111–685), [16DE] 3818) (H. Rept. 111–686), [16DE] ———joint session for the State of the Union Message Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- Shareholder Protection Act: Committee on Financial (see H. Con. Res. 228), [19JA] structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) Services (House) (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), ———notify the President that a quorum has assem- (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] [22SE] bled (see H. Res. 998), [12JA]

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———require any local currencies used for Members and protect uncompensated Internet activity from ———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and peo- and employees for official foreign travel be paid treatment as a contribution or expenditure (see H.R. ple with disabilities for one month in 2011 to com- for using congressional funds and enhance disclosure 6286), [29SE] pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see on official congressional foreign travel (see H.R. Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster H.R. 5987), [30JY] (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] 5957), [29JY] rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions ———provide a one-time payment to certain bene- Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- (see H. Res. 1018), [19JA] ficiaries to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- Ted Stevens Icefield: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), [16NO] tunities Act relative to certain employees covered Motions Financial institutions: offer services to protect seniors by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- from affinity scams (see H.R. 6305), [29SE] Con. Res. 297), [15JY] islative tactics to further passage of health care re- FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] zens the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Reports filed Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health Res. 71), [21JA] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] Federal employees: reduce pay for Members of Con- sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on ———national policy to provide health care and re- gress, require Federal civilian employees to take a Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421, 5444), period of unpaid leave, and reduce appropriations [29JN] [27MY] for legislative branch salaries and expenses (see H.R. SENIOR CITIZENS ———national policy to provide health care and re- 6134), [15SE] Appointments form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolu- Social Security Advisory Board, [29SE] (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] tions for use by Congress (see H.R. 4640), [22FE] Bills and resolutions ———national policy to provide health care and re- Armed Forces: enable State homes to furnish nursing Health: clarify coverage for congressional staff through form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections home care to parents whose children died while serv- health insurance exchanges (see H.R. 4982), [25MR] in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] ing in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), [26JA] ———require the President, Vice President, Members ———national policy to provide health care and re- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- of Congress, political appointees, and congressional form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see ative to health care reform, student loan reform, staff to purchase health insurance through health in- H.R. 5073), [20AP] school construction and renovation, and other edu- surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] ———national policy to provide health care and re- cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] House of Representatives: notify that a quorum is form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- present (see H. Res. 999), [12JA] H.R. 5424), [27MY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, ———oppose usage of certain legislative tactics to ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage school construction and renovation, and other edu- further passage of health care reform legislation (see reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. H. Res. 1194), [18MR] importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), ———return several measures to the Senate (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- [10MR] Res. 1653), [23SE] ———reform provision of long-term care insurance House Rules: clarify treatment of earmarks, limited ative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other edu- (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- between the House and the Senate (see H. Res. authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] 1502), [1JY] ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- 1487), [29JN] 4419), [12JA] Dept. of HHS: establish a commission to construct islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), [24FE] form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to a comprehensive national strategy on how to increase IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- limit terms (see H.J. Res. 67), [21JA] the affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform ———disclose delinquent tax liability, require an eth- long-term care and community services (see H.R. (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] ics inquiry, and garnish wages of a Member with 5187), [29AP] (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), [16SE] ———establish an America Rx drug discount program Medicaid: improve and protect rehabilitative and case ———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. for individuals without access to prescription drugs management services to improve the health and wel- 4423), [12JA] (see H.R. 5146), [27AP] at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), [27JY] ———prohibit payment of death gratuities to the sur- ———reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan fare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see viving heirs of deceased Members (see H.R. 6526), Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6350), [29SE] H.R. 4787), [9MR] [15DE] Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds ———require approval of waivers relative to State ———provide for rates of pay to be adjusted as a to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- function of changes in Government spending (see 6169), [22SE] munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] H.R. 4681), [24FE] Diseases: expand and intensify programs of research ———require States to provide oral health services ———reduce pay, eliminate automatic salary adjust- and related activities regarding the population of to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. ments, and establish a limit on the amount which older individuals living with or at risk for HIV (see 5364), [20MY] may be appropriated for House Members’ Represen- H. Res. 1100), [23FE] Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules tational Allowances (see H.R. 4761), [4MR] ———include information on HIV in certain disease (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] ———reduce pay and dedicate annual savings to a prevention and health promotion services (see H.R. ———count period of observation in a hospital ex- reduction of the national debt (see H.R. 4762), 4657), [23FE] ceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- [4MR] Domestic policy: support efforts to guarantee financial tient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled ———reduce pay and limit amount appropriated for security, quality and affordable health care, protec- nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] allowances and expenses of any House or Senate tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable ———eliminate lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric office (see H.R. 5927), [29JY] communities with adequate housing and transpor- hospital services (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] ———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 4720), tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] ———ensure more timely access to home health serv- [2MR] Economy: reform health care, Social Security, tax code ices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), [13AP] Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. for individuals and small businesses, and the budget ———establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection 1253), [14AP] process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] Employment: encourage Federal job training programs ———establish an extended special enrollment period Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: that target older adults to work with nonprofit orga- for part B (see H.R. 4473), [20JA] designate (see H.R. 5395), [25MY] nizations to implement research-based technology ———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- curriculum designed for older adults (see H.R. 5269), immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), [24JN] ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure [11MY] ———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema of funds by corporations engaging in political speech ———promote labor force participation of older Amer- and reduce costs relative to treatment of complica- (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] icans to increase retirement security, reduce shortage tions of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), [23FE] ———prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate of experienced workers, maintain economic growth, ———include screening computed tomography from disbursing committee contributions until the and improve nation’s fiscal outlook (see H.R. 4591), colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. name of the contributor is publicly posted on the [3FE] 5461), [28MY] Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] Executive Office of the President: establish the Office ———preserve integrated care for durable medical ———reduce limit for certain contributions to a can- of the National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 4689), equipment under the competitive bidding program didate with respect to an election for Federal office [25FE] for qualified hospital-related durable medical equip- (see H.R. 4739), [3MR] Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month ment entities (see H.R. 6095), [10AU] ———repeal limit for contributions to Federal elec- in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living ———protect access to home health services for bene- tions, coordinated expenditures by political parties, adjustment (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] ficiaries (see H.R. 5803), [21JY]

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———provide all beneficiaries with the right to guar- ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. anteed issue of a supplemental policy and annual [22MR] 111–458), [25MR] open change-in-enrollment periods (see H.R. 5844), Senior Community Service Employment Program: ex- Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) [22JY] pand (see H.R. 4819), [10MR] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] ———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practi- Social Security: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), SENIOR CITIZENS INCOME SECURITY ACT tioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), [22JY] Bills and resolutions [25MY] ———establish a consumer price index for elderly Enact (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for SENIORS BILL OF RIGHTS disease and other dementia diagnosis and services Social Security (see H.R. 5275), [11MY] (see H.R. Bills and resolutions to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- 5305), [13MY] Enact (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), ———improve old-age, survivors, and disability insur- SENIORS FINANCIAL FRAUD PREVENTION ACT [29JY] ance program, provide cash relief for years when Bills and resolutions ———provide coverage of custom fabricated breast annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, Enact (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), SENIORS PURCHASING POWER PROTECTION [27MY] [22JY] ACT ———level of benefit payment in the month of the ———provide for additional opportunities to enroll Bills and resolutions beneficiary’s death (see H.R. 5001), [13AP] under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] Enact (see H.R. 5275), [11MY] ———provide for patient protection by establishing ———oppose legislation raising the retirement age (see H. Res. 1670), [28SE] SENSENBRENNER, F. JAMES, JR. (a Representative safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare pro- from Wisconsin) viders (see H.R. 5527), [15JN] ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Bills and resolutions introduced ———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists Dept. of Energy: request the President and direct the as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psy- Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] ———prohibit the display of account numbers on Dept. to provide certain documents relative to the chologist services (see H.R. 6147), [16SE] application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as ———reclassification of hospitals as rural referral cen- Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions a high level nuclear waste repository (see H. Res. ters (see H.R. 5474), [28MY] 1466), [22JN] ———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] Dept. of Justice: anniversary (see H. Res. 1422), covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- [28MY] ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] ———provide for treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage Dept. of Transportation: prohibit the Federal Highway ———treat certain provider taxes as allowable costs Administration from requiring replacement of street for purposes of reimbursements to critical access for purposes of determining entitlement to certain benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] and highway signs that are in upper case letters hospitals (see H.R. 6346), [29SE] with signs that are in mixed case lettering (see H.R. ———waive part B premiums for certain military retir- ———reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see 6409), [16NO] ees (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] Federal Power Act: establish a regional transmission Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic H. Res. 1077), [5FE] planning process (see H.R. 5515), [10JN] health record payment incentives in cases of multi- ———waive waiting period for disability insurance benefits for disabled individuals suffering from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax ———enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] Taxation: allow a deduction for qualified long-term dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider data-mining system and biometric technology pro- care insurance and a credit for individuals who care education and training (see H. Res. 1498), [1JY] gram, and support GAO study on Medicare adminis- for those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), Political campaigns: prohibit an authorized committee trative contractors (see H.R. 5044), [15AP] [28SE] of a candidate from disbursing committee contribu- ———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- tions until the name of the contributor is publicly disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] quirements of employer-established individual retire- posted on the Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] ———improve oversight of nursing facilities by ensur- ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made ing adequate, trained surveyors (see H.R. 6261), ———expand personal and retirement savings by al- available for high speed rail and intercity rail [29SE] lowing employees not covered by qualified retire- projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- ———provide coverage of voluntary advance care ment plans to save for retirement through automatic et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), [20JY] individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), Turkey: initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral ———provide supplemental payments to nursing fa- [10AU] free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1748), [1DE] cilities serving beneficiaries and ensure adequate ———extend waiver of minimum distribution rules ap- payment levels for services (see H.R. 5457), [28MY] SENTENCING REFORM ACT plicable to certain retirement plans (see H.R. 4421), National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Phy- Bills and resolutions [12JA] U.S. Parole Commission: provide for permanent exist- sicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), [2MR] ———increase additional standard deduction for indi- ence (see H.R. 4685), [24FE] National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. viduals age 65 and older (see H.R. 5956), [29JY] 1291), [22AP] SEPARATE TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM THE ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts ELECTION PROCESS ACT National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] Bills and resolutions estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] Enact (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend ———provide a credit for taxpayers with long-term SEPTEMBER 11 FAMILY HUMANITARIAN RE- efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and care needs (see H.R. 5491), [9JN] LIEF AND PATRIOTISM ACT citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), ———repeal taxes on income and improve income Reports filed [25MR] security of senior citizens (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), Territories: make available additional funds for commu- 3290) (H. Rept. 111–667), [30NO] [27JY] nity service senior opportunities (see H.R. 5603), ———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special [24JN] SERBIA, REPUBLIC OF Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4960), [25MR] able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, Foreign policy: commend application for European ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), [29SE] Union membership and recognize efforts to integrate ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), Motions into Europe and global community (see H. Res. [27MY] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 1408), [27MY] ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), school construction and renovation, and other edu- and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, Health: national policy to provide health care and re- SERRANO, JOSE´ E. (a Representative from New York) 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] Bills and resolutions introduced ———repeal limits on health-related tax benefits and House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All treat high deductible plans as qualified health plans islative tactics to further passage of health care re- Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted (see H.R. 5936), [29JY] form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. ———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Reports filed Res. 1370), [18MY] Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath ———repeal provisions relative to annual period for fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) H.R. 4862), [16MR] elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] SBA: permit use of previously appropriated funds to benefits (see H.R. 6303), [29SE] (see H.R. 6502), Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, extend Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (see [8DE] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- H.R. 4938), [25MR]

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Designated Speaker pro tempore ing and retaining employment (see H.R. 4688), SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFI- House of Representatives, [5MY], [12MY] [24FE] CATION ACT SERVE AMERICA ACT Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study and develop Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions a national intermodal transportation plan (see H.R. Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for Anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), [20AP] 5799), [20JY] sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount available H.R. 6266), [29SE] Bills and resolutions for reimbursements payable to State approving agen- SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EVIDENCE REG- Armed Forces: enhance protection of credit ratings of cies (see H.R. 4571), [2FE] ISTRY (SAFER) ACT active duty military personnel who are activated for Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Bills and resolutions service (see H.R. 5048), [15AP] Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), Enact (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] ———protect child custody arrangements for parents [10AU] SEXUAL HARASSMENT who are members deployed in support of a contin- Fair Housing Act: prohibit discrimination on the basis Bills and resolutions gency operation (see H.R. 4469), [19JA] of sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. Armed Forces: prevent and end occurrence of sexual ———provide for a moratorium on the sale or fore- 4988), [25MR] assaults (see H.R. 5347), [20MY] closure of property owned by surviving spouses of LIHEAP: increase annual amount authorized for emer- Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military servicemembers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan (see gency assistance (see H.R. 4863), [16MR] Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 5197), [3MY] H.R. 4664), [23FE] Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary ad- Reports filed justments (see H.R. 4423), [12JA] SHADEGG, JOHN B. (a Representative from Arizona) Bills and resolutions introduced Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate Fish and fishing: prohibit trade in billfish (see H.R. on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. (see H. Res. 1154), [9MR] 111–451), [22MR] 5804), [21JY] Political campaigns: prohibit corporations from making Immigration: increase U.S. competitiveness through en- SERVICEMEN’S READJUSTMENT ACT independent expenditures or disbursements for elec- hancing access to high-skilled foreign workers, re- Bills and resolutions tioneering communications without prior approval of taining those educated in the U.S., and streamlining Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor a majority of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] employer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- Postal Service: provide that procedures governing clo- [1JY] tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery sure or consolidation of postal branches or stations Motions in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] shall be the same as those applicable to post offices Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities SESSIONS, PETE (a Representative from Texas) (see H.R. 4612), [4FE] to make loans to consumers to implement energy Appointments Power resources: increase energy credit for equipment efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (H.R. Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe used to generate electricity by geothermal power and 4785), [16SE] Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, extend grants for specified energy property (see H.R. SHALIT, GILAD [20MY] 4424), [12JA] Bills and resolutions Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] Public buildings: require consideration of the life-cycle Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release Bills and resolutions introduced cost of a building during the construction of certain of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. Amtrak: discontinue passenger rail service on certain Federal buildings (see H.R. 4989), [25MR] 1359), [13MY] long distance routes that operate at a loss (see H.R. Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Con- SHARE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ACT 5377), [25MY] tingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Bills and resolutions Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make pay- Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4623), [9FE] Enact (see H.R. 5927), [29JY] ments for certain treatments of traumatic brain injury SBA: establish the Minority Entrepreneurship and Busi- SHAREHOLDER PROTECTION ACT and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4568), ness Development Program (see H.R. 4422), [12JA] Reports filed [2FE] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) Education: tribute to special education teachers (see elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living in- (H.R. 4790) (H. Rept. 111–620), [22SE] H. Con. Res. 284), [8JN] creases for Social Security (see H.R. 5275), [11MY] SHARON, MA SESTAK, JOE (a Representative from Pennsylvania) ———promote labor force participation of older Amer- Bills and resolutions Appointments icans to increase retirement security, reduce shortage Michael C. Rothberg Post Office: designate (see H.R. John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] of experienced workers, maintain economic growth, 5099), [21AP] Bills and resolutions introduced and improve nation’s fiscal outlook (see H.R. 4591), SHARRATT, JUSTIN Agriculture: increase funding for programs evaluating [3FE] Bills and resolutions effectiveness of livestock producer risk management Small business: clarify regulations relative to misrepre- Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who tools and include livestock insurance under education sentation through the use of pass-through business fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), 29JY] and information programs (see H.R. 4418), [12JA] (see H.R. 4420), [12JA] SHEA, NINA Appropriations: establish National Commission on Ear- Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for quali- Appointments mark Reform and OMB Office of Grant Making, fied equity investments in certain small businesses U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, streamline Federal grant making process, and end (see H.R. 5864), [26JY] [27JY] earmarks and limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. ———extend production and investment tax credits, SHEA-PORTER, CAROL (a Representative from New 5775), [19JY] increase investment tax credit relative to geothermal Hampshire) Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post electric power generation equipment, and extend cer- Bills and resolutions introduced Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), tain energy property grants (see H.R. 6121), [14SE] Armed Forces: recognize contributions made by the [27JA] ———extend the qualifying advanced energy project spouses of members who serve in combat through Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. credit (see H.R. 5638), [29JN] the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 4570), [2FE] ———extend waiver of minimum distribution rules ap- 5233), [6MY] Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- plicable to certain retirement plans (see H.R. 4421), Dept. of Justice: make grants to States, units of local quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. [12JA] government, Indian tribes, and other entities for pre- 4419), [12JA] ———modify and extend the credit for alternative scription drug disposal units and for prescription Dept. of Agriculture: ensure safety of school meals motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] drug abuse education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] by enhancing coordination with States and schools Villanova University: tribute to football team and wom- Dept. of the Interior: identify and declare wildlife dis- operating school meal programs in the case of recall en’s cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), [21JA] ease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to of contaminated food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] such emergencies (see H.R. 6276), [29SE] SEWAGE DISPOSAL related term(s) REFUSE DIS- ———improve outreach and enrollment for the Sup- Diseases: provide grants to schools for the development POSAL plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. of asthma management plans and the purchase of 4417), [12JA] Bills and resolutions asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use (see Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable H.R. 4836), [12MR] impediments to carrying out certain weatherization access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), Elementary and Secondary Education Act: modify cer- programs (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] [21DE] tain provisions concerning charter schools (see H.R. Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance Water: assist municipalities experiencing significant 6004), [30JY] available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive hardships raising revenue to finance projects and Federal agencies and departments: require annual audits Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] activities for construction of wastewater treatment of contracts for compliance with the Buy American Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] Act (see H.R. 5898), [28JY] for on-the-job training (see H.R. 6141), [15SE] SEX CRIME RE-ENTRY EVALUATION (SCREEN) Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet ———reauthorize grants program to provide men- ACT cards and similar devices containing the national toring, job training and placement, and other transi- Bills and resolutions hazard reporting phone number to mine operators tional services to assist eligible offenders in obtain- Enact (see H.R. 5232), [6MY] for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY]

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National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day: support vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn out- goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1521), [15JY] Con. Res. 289), [24JN] side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. NOAA: establish an Ombudsman Office within the ———issue certificates of documentation authorizing 1440), [14JN] National Marine Fisheries Service (see H.R. 5180), certain vessels to engage in coastwise trade in car- ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- [29AP] riage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), [15DE] esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Pharmaceuticals: require mail-order pharmacies to no- Transportation: improve national freight transportation of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, tify customers when generic drugs become available system by leveraging investments and promoting and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. and prevent such pharmacies from substituting drugs partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- Res. 1599), [30JY] without prescriber authorization (see H.R. 6255), merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn de- [29SE] Reports filed tainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the Professional Social Work Month: support goals and Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations continued provocation by the North Korean military ideals (see H. Res. 1167), [11MR] on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (see H. Res. 1608), [10AU] Telephones: require cell phone early termination fees (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of to be pro-rated over the term of a subscriber’s con- SHIPS AND VESSELS related term(s) MERCHANT MA- those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and soli- tract (see H.R. 5583), [23JN] RINE INDUSTRY; RECREATIONAL VEHICLES darity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic Unemployment: provide for temporary alternative State Bills and resolutions incident (see H. Res. 1382), [20MY] ‘‘on’’ and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment Appropriations: authorize for construction of Navy ves- National security: enhance homeland security in U.S. compensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] sels and for loan guarantees for commercial vessels ports and waterways (see H.R. 5346), [19MY] Veterans: expand eligibility for burial in national ceme- (see H.R. 5035), [15AP] National Waterways Conference (organization): anni- teries to certain Reserve component members and Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to versary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] increase amount payable for burial and funeral ex- strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- Natural gas: issue certificates of documentation author- penses for certain veterans (see H.R. 6269), [29SE] tured goods used in a capital project are produced izing certain vessels to engage in coastwise trade World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), [15DE] H. Res. 1167), [11MR] Chicago, IL: deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Har- Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mack- SHEPPARD, BOB bor navigation project under the jurisdiction of the inac Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see Bills and resolutions Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] H.R. 6446), [18NO] Tribute (see H. Res. 1529), [15JY] Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air ———improve the littoral combat ship program (see SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California) Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] H.R. 6494), [2DE] New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), Appointments ———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), concur Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1665), [28SE] [2MR] Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage Act, [22AP] ———make technical corrections to authorization leg- around North and South America and recognize im- Bills and resolutions introduced islation (see H.R. 6516), [13DE] Biological weapons: improve international strategy of Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions portance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), Res. 1519), [14JY] Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), [29SE] [10JN] ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to China: withdraw normal trade relations status and pro- Dept. of Defense: reduce deficits and Government navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, vide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. spending through elimination of wasteful defense and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), (see H.R. 6071), [30JY] subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] Civil rights: prohibit religious discrimination in edu- ———require study and report on feasibility and po- [19JY] Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response cational programs or activities (see H.R. 6216), tential of establishing a deep water sea port in the plans (see H.R. 5608), [25JN] [23SE] Arctic to protect and advance strategic U.S. interests Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] damages for physical and economic injuries caused Delays: establish (see H.R. 5087), [20AP] Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- [1JY] economic sanctions (see H.R. 6296), [29SE] tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign ———recover damages for physical and economic in- Labor-Management Relations Act: repeal limitation re- involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill garding requirements for labor organization member- (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels ship as a condition of employment (see H.R. 6384), Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management and pipelines, and require adequate response plans [29SE] Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 5975), [29JY] and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for Power resources: require vessels used in drilling for Presidents of the U.S.: amend rules governing succes- discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. sion (see H.R. 6557), [17DE] 5572), [22JN] jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control SHIMKUS, JOHN (a Representative from Illinois) 5613), [28JN] Bills and resolutions introduced systems and improve oil spill response and removal Safety: establish requirements to ensure the security Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lith- technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels uania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratu- (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. Res. 267), [26AP] late the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor 289), [24JN] Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), (see H. Res. 1022), [20JA] Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew [16SE] Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), [25MY] SHIPPING INDUSTRY related term(s) CARGO TRANS- Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see Transportation: improve national freight transportation PORTATION; SHIPS AND VESSELS H.R. 6167), [22SE] system by leveraging investments and promoting Bills and resolutions Federal Water Pollution Control Act: extend period partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions during which the EPA and States are prohibited from merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), requiring permits for certain discharges incidental ———prevent imposition of unreasonable transpor- [10JN] to normal operation (see H.R. 5301), [13MY] tation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasi- Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appro- ———provide States certain authority to adopt air pol- bility and potential of establishing a deep water sea priate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] lution reduction requirements for motor carriers pro- port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act viding services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in respond- [29JY] Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for eligibility of ing to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human certain third party logistics providers for participation 5585), [23JN] Rights Council and prohibit contributions for pur- in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in poses of paying for investigation into efforts to break program (see H.R. 5619), [28JN] aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families H.R. 6167), [22SE] [27JA] (see H. Res. 1228), [25MR] Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to Messages ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, environmental impact statements for certain naviga- Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] Reports filed [19JY] Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise [21AP] (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR]

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Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see H.R. Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for 5205), [4MY] laws to the business of health insurance to protect Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), consider- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Yucca Mountain license application review relative ation (see H. Res. 1098), [23FE] (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. Armed Forces: prevent and end occurrence of sexual Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide 1732), [18NO] assaults (see H.R. 5347), [20MY] Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, De- Water: allow small public water systems to request Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- lineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor exemption from national primary drinking water re- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see school construction and renovation, and other edu- (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111–532), [13JY] H.R. 4798), [9MR] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection SIRES, ALBIO (a Representative from New Jersey) Res. 1203), [20MR] Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Bills and resolutions introduced ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations 1267), [15AP] school construction and renovation, and other edu- on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), [29AP] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] Tribute to American Sail Training Association: Com- Transportation: improve national freight transportation Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) system by leveraging investments and promoting ness program relative to emergency contraception (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111–460), [13AP] partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] SHOE INDUSTRY merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management Bills and resolutions SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL (ORGANIZATION) of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), con- Tariff: work boots for men (see H.R. 6479), [2DE] Bills and resolutions sideration (see H. Res. 1300), [27AP] ———work boots for women (see H.R. 6480), [2DE] Haiti: encourage continuation and further expansion of Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- ———work footwear for men (see H.R. 6475), [2DE] sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- ———work footwear for men covering the ankle (see municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), [5MY] ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), H.R. 6478), [2DE] SIXTH HEALTH INSURANCE PROTECTS AMER- [29SE] ———work footwear for women (see H.R. 6476), ICA--CAN’T REPEAL IT (HIPA-CRIT) ACT FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority [2DE] Bills and resolutions (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see ———work footwear for women covering the ankle Enact (see H.R. 6450), [29NO] H. Res. 1766), [15DE] (see H.R. 6477), [2DE] SKELTON, IKE (a Representative from Missouri) FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Pro- SHRIVER, EUNICE KENNEDY Bills and resolutions introduced gram to make available multiperil coverage for dam- Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: recognize and honor courage and sac- age resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), Dept. of Education: establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver rifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), consideration (see H. Res. 1549), [21JY] Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. [20MY] Health: national policy to provide health care and re- 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration SHULER, HEATH (a Representative from North Caro- ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] lina) Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- House of Representatives: permit individuals to be ad- Appointments tary activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and mitted to the Hall of the House in order to document Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- military construction (see H.R. 6523), [15DE] the improved accessibility (see H. Res. 1555), [26JY] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] ———authorizing appropriations for military activities NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s Bills and resolutions introduced and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 5136), Health (see H. Res. 1750), [2DE] Dept. of Homeland Security: require Customs and Bor- [26AP] Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of der Protection to administer polygraph examinations EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), to applicants for law enforcement positions and re- and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. quire them to complete certain periodic background Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] 1766), [15DE] reinvestigations (see H.R. 6472), [1DE] ———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), [2FE] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), [18MY] National security: create a system to educate, train, gram funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands con- and continue such training of interagency national amendments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. tiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. security professionals and require senior-level per- Res. 1606), [9AU] 4524), [26JA] sonnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), Designated Speaker pro tempore SHUSTER, BILL (a Representative from Pennsylvania) [29SE] House of Representatives, [10MR] Appointments Pershing, John J.: tribute (see H. Res. 1356), [12MY] Motions John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- Bills and resolutions introduced of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage determination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. (see H.R. 4887), [19MR] Res. 1305), [29AP] 1278), [20AP] World War II: commemorate anniversary of conclusion Reports filed Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] Committee on Education and Labor (House) Authority effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- Motions To Investigate Underground Coal Mine Operator shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for mili- Compliance With Federal Safety Laws and Report nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] tary activities and prescribing personnel strengths on Such Investigation: Committee on Rules (House) SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF (H.R. 5136), [28MY] (H. Res. 1363) (H. Rept. 111–487), [19MY] AMERICA, INC. Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY] and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 111– Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- SICKLE CELL DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH 491), [21MY], [26MY] fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Bills and resolutions Implementing Management for Performance and Re- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] SIDING WITH AMERICA’S PATIENTS ACT Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. Consideration of H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Bills and resolutions 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] Fair Competition Act: Committee on Rules (House) Enact (see H.R. 4944), [25MR] SKI AREA RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY EN- (H. Res. 1098) (H. Rept. 111–418), [23FE] SILVER LAKE COLLEGE HANCEMENT ACT Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Manage- Bills and resolutions Reports filed ment for Performance and Related Reforms To Ob- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1142), [4MR] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) tain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on SIMPSON, MICHAEL K. (a Representative from (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H. Rept. 111–467), Idaho) SLAUGHTER, LOUISE MCINTOSH (a Representative [27AP] Bills and resolutions introduced from New York) Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax Dept. of the Interior: settle land claims within the Appointments Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho (see H.R. 4613), John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) [4FE] Bills and resolutions introduced (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] Idaho: establish certain wilderness areas and authorize Americans for the Arts (nonprofit organization): anni- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, various land conveyances involving National Forest versary (see H. Res. 1582), [29JY] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid

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Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary tions to increase credit for small businesses (H.R. other hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. 5297), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. [30JY] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] Res. 1640), [22SE] IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, ———make a certification when making purchases employment status of individuals for purposes of FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety under the Small Business Lending Fund Program employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assess- Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. (see H.R. 5551), [17JN] ments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. 6128), Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs [15SE] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] Manufacturing: support and strengthen (see H.R. 6055), Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- [30JY] (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt and supplies furnished by small retail community Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. 4513), [26JA] (see H.R. 5235), [6MY] 111–458), [25MR] ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- National Family Business Week: designate (see H. Res. SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKE- tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- 1586), [30JY] SHORE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish ACT ———provide tax relief, ease regulatory burden, and (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] Bills and resolutions provide expanded access to credit (see H.R. 5554), Native Americans: facilitate business and agricultural Enact (see H.R. 4558), [2FE] [17JN] leasing of Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), SLOAN HILLS WITHDRAWAL ACT ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code [23SE] Bills and resolutions for individuals and small businesses, and the budget Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Enact (see H.R. 5219), [5MY] process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil SMALL BUSINESS related term(s) BUSINESS AND IN- Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] DUSTRY latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills Bills and resolutions trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection (see H. Res. 1297), [22AP] EPA: temporarily prohibit from issuing regulations that Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all result in increased costs for small businesses (see 6536), [16DE] stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. H.R. 6333), [29SE] Railroads: require a certain percentage of high-speed 6403), [15NO] Federal agencies and departments: permit agencies to rail project funds be expended through small busi- Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for count certain contracts toward certain small business ness concerns owned and controlled by socially and disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and contracting goals (see H.R. 6226), [28SE] economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Federal aid programs: establish small metal-working 5010), [13AP] tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] business financial assistance program (see H.R. SBA: eliminate preferences and special rules for Alaska ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- 5991), [30JY] Native Corporations relative to Government con- lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans ———improve lending and investment programs (see tracting (see H.R. 6447), [18NO] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts H.R. 6219), [28SE] ———enhance the Small Business Innovation Re- (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), FEMA: establish a disaster recovery assistance program search (SBIR) Program and the Small Business [22MR] for businesses (see H.R. 5242), [6MY] Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- Financial institutions: establish a commercial real estate consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans credit guarantee program to empower community 1764), [15DE] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts banks and other lenders to make loans (see H.R. ———establish a Native American entrepreneurial de- (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments 5816), [22JY] velopment program (see H.R. 6233), [28SE] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] ———provide amortization authority in certain situa- ———establish a small business intermediary lending Bankruptcy: make technical corrections to U.S. Code tions for capital calculation under the Financial Insti- pilot program (see H.R. 5332), [18MY] provisions (see H.R. 6198), [23SE] tutions Examination Council Consolidated Reports ———establish loan guarantee program to assist small Business and industry: provide loan guarantees and of Condition and Income (see H.R. 5249), [6MY] business concerns that manufacture clean energy interest rate subsidies for successful companies to Foreign trade: improve support, training, education, and technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] establish and implement long-term U.S. growth plans compliance assistance regarding export licensing re- ———establish the Minority Entrepreneurship and (see H.R. 5445), [27MY] quirements provided to small and medium-sized Construction industries: include certain construction Business Development Program (see H.R. 4422), businesses (see H.R. 6320), [29SE] and land development loans in the definition of small [12JA] GAO: conduct a study on the performance of the Fed- business lending (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] ———expand export promotion activities relative to Contracts: ensure certain Federal contracts are set aside eral Government in meeting certain small business small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. for small businesses and enhance services to dis- procurement contracting goals (see H.R. 4660), 5797), [20JY] advantaged small businesses (see H.R. 4929), [23FE] ———extend and improve the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot [24MR] Government regulations: address reporting requirement Initiative (see H.R. 5734), [14JY] ———ensure that small businesses have their fair burden (see H.R. 6213), [23SE] ———improve business development program (see share of Federal procurement opportunities (see H.R. ———clarify regulations relative to misrepresentation H.R. 4818), [10MR] 4496), [21JA] through the use of pass-through business (see H.R. ———improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. Corporations: repeal expansion of information reporting 4420), [12JA] 4598), [4FE] requirements for certain payments to corporations Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf ———improve the Office of International Trade to (see H.R. 5141), [26AP] coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and expand small business exporting (see H.R. 5832), Crime: prevent fraud in transactions involving certain damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon [22JY] small business concerns (see H.R. 6370), [29SE] oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] ———make grants to assist small business concerns Dept. of Commerce: establish a technology deployment ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund located in areas affected by a major disaster and and early-stage business investment grant program focused on travel and tourism to be administered high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] (see H.R. 6120), [14SE] by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of ———permit use of previously appropriated funds to ———establish an early-stage business investment and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. extend Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (see incubation grant program (see H.R. 5411), [26MY] 309), [29JY] H.R. 4938), [25MR] Dept. of Defense: provide authority to restrict competi- Health: national policy to provide health care and re- ———provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- tion to businesses within States that fund projects form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see aster loans made to people directly affected by the at military installations (see H.R. 5755), [15JY] H.R. 5424), [27MY] Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant [20JY] ing Fund Program to make capital investments in visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received sig- ———reauthorize the National Small Business Tree eligible institutions to increase availability of credit nificant capital from investors to establish business Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] for small businesses (see H.R. 5297), [13MY] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5193), [29AP] ———temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- 6251), [29SE] tions to increase availability of credit for small busi- erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), ———waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- nesses (H.R. 5297), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), [15NO] age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. [14JN] (see H. Res. 1448), [16JN] Investments: increase funding for individual develop- 4609), [4FE] ———create the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- ment accounts through funds received by eliminating Small Business Act: extend programs (see H.R. 4508), gram to make capital investments in eligible institu- the domestic production tax deduction for coal and [26JA]

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———reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), ———waive temporarily certain matching amount re- and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and [30JY] quirements relative to small business development estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] Reports filed centers (see H.R. 4932), [24MR] ———prevent the imposition of new burdensome or Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see unfair tax collecting requirements on small online structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) H.R. 4508), [26JA] businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] ———increase maximum amount for loans to State ———provide a credit for investment in new or ex- Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- and local development companies and provide tem- panding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. porary authority for debt refinancing of commercial ———provide a permanent exclusion of all gain on 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] real estate (see H.R. 5412), [26MY] certain small business stock (see H.R. 4663), [23FE] Consideration of H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending ———reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] ———provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit Fund Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see for certain employers (see H.R. 4585), [3FE] 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] H.R. 5302), [13MY] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1448) Taxation: allow a business credit for investments in ation (see H.R. 5486), [9JN] (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] rural microbusinesses (see H.R. 5990), [30JY] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Consideration of H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax ———allow a business credit for small business loans ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] ———allow a credit against income tax for qualified Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- equity investments in certain small businesses (see tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- H.R. 5864), [26JY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. ———allow a credit against tax for certain fruit and ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- 111–426), [4MR] vegetable farmers (see H.R. 6164), [22SE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, ———allow a credit for equity investments in high tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on technology and biotechnology small business con- [22MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), cerns developing innovative technologies that stimu- ———provide incentives for small business job cre- [15DE] late private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), ation (H.R. 5486), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), [14JN] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, [15JY] Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules ———allow a deduction for certain small business ———provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE] income (see H.R. 6168), [22SE] 4841), [12MR] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax ———allow an income tax credit for equity invest- ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, ments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) 4769), [4MR] rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see ———allow companies to utilize existing alternative H.R. 5699), [1JY] (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. ———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, jobs (see H.R. 4850), [16MR] employers who expand payroll in high unemploy- Small Business Jobs Act: Committee on Rules ———allow employers a refundable credit for increas- ment areas and make permanent research and devel- (House) (H. Res. 1640) (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] ing employment (see H.R. 4437), [13JA] (see H.R. opment credit, bonus depreciation, and increased ex- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, 4565), [2FE] (see H.R. 4730), [2MR] pensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), [25MR] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee ———allow loans from certain retirement plans for ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– the payment of certain small business expenses (see quirements for certain payments to corporations or 522), [1JY] Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- H.R. 5978), [29JY] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) ———allow the private sector to create robust levels companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), [15AP] 5982), [30JY] Small Business Lending Fund Act: Committee on Fi- ———allow the work opportunity credit to small busi- ———require employers to sign a statement on tax nancial Services (House) (H.R. 5297) (H. Rept. 111– nesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve returns that they do not knowingly employ individ- 499), [27MY] or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] uals not authorized to be employed in the U.S. (see SMALL BUSINESS ACT ———encourage creation and growth of small business H.R. 5306), [13MY] Bills and resolutions and reduce the cost of complying with tax require- ———waive penalty on early distributions from indi- Federal agencies and departments: permit agencies to ments (see H.R. 4779), [4MR] vidual retirement plans for small business invest- ———encourage investment in certain industries by count certain contracts toward certain small business ments (see H.R. 5318), [14MY] providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains contracting goals (see H.R. 6226), [28SE] Technology: express importance of biotechnology firms (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] Programs: extend (see H.R. 4508), [26JA] meeting small business standards to the U.S., its ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue Reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), [12MR] to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by SBA: eliminate preferences and special rules for Alaska Veterans: assist small business concerns owned and current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any Native Corporations relative to Government con- controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), [29JN] future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] tracting (see H.R. 6447), [18NO] ———establish a tax, regulatory, and legal structure ———clarify requirements for verifying a small busi- ———enhance the Small Business Innovation Re- that encourages small businesses to expand and inno- ness concern owned and controlled by a veteran search (SBIR) Program and the Small Business vate (see H.R. 5109), [22AP] (see H.R. 5274), [11MY] Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), ———establish temporary work opportunity credit to Messages consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. encourage small businesses to hire certain unem- Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: 1764), [15DE] ployed individuals (see H.R. 4620), [9FE] President Obama, [2FE] ———establish a small business intermediary lending ———exclude from gross income compensation pro- Motions pilot program (see H.R. 5332), [18MY] vided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for ———improve business development program (see Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and H.R. 4818), [10MR] ———exclude income attributable to certain empower- SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- ———improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. ment zone real property from gross income (see H.R. tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] 4598), [4FE] 6041), [30JY] Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lend- ———improve the Office of International Trade to ———express that the value-added tax is a massive ing Fund Program to make capital investments in expand small business exporting (see H.R. 5832), tax increase that will result in hardships for families eligible institutions to increase availability of credit [22JY] and job-creating small business and will further push for small businesses (H.R. 5297), [17JN], [23SE] ———provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- back America’s economic recovery (see H. Res. Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and aster loans made to people directly affected by the 1317), [29AP] retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research [20JY] and small business meal and entertainment expenses, (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology ———temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties provide a standard deduction for business use of Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. Taxation: provide incentives for small business job cre- 6251), [29SE] 4637), [22FE] ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Small business: clarify regulations relative to misrepre- ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- sentation through the use of pass-through business increase limits on small business expensing of cer- tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] (see H.R. 4420), [12JA] tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- ———provide incentives for small business job cre- ———prevent fraud in transactions involving certain imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] ation (H.R. 5486), [15JN] small business concerns (see H.R. 6370), [29SE] ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- ———waive temporarily certain matching amount re- nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), quirements for certain payments to corporations or quirements relative to small business development [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage centers (see H.R. 4932), [24MR]

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Motions ———reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] Enact (H.R. 5297): consideration of Senate amendment SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Loan Guarantee Program: permit use (see H. Res. 1640), [22SE] (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology of previously appropriated funds to extend (see H.R. Motions Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] 4938), [25MR] Enact (H.R. 5297), [17JN], [23SE] Reports filed Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program: Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, enhance (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amend- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, Pro- Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on ment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1640) Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), Motions (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] [15DE] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for SMALL BUSINESS JOBS TAX RELIEF ACT SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Enact (H.R. 5486): consideration (see H. Res. 1436), Alaska Native Corporations: eliminate preferences and tain accounts (H.R. 4899), [24MR], [1JY] [14JN] special rules relative to Government contracting (see Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Motions H.R. 6447), [18NO] enhance (H.R. 2965), [15DE] Enact (H.R. 5486), [15JN] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program: Reports filed disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and enhance (H.R. 2965), [15DE] Consideration of H.R. 5486, Provisions: Committee on SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from cer- Reports filed Rules (House) (H. Res. 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), tain accounts (see H.R. 4899), [21MR] Consideration of H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Sum- [14JN] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- mer Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND ACT lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans 1204) (H. Rept. 111–454), [22MR] Bills and resolutions program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Enact (see H.R. 5297), [13MY] (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 1204), Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on Enact (H.R. 5297): consideration (see H. Res. 1436), [22MR] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), [14JN] (see H. Res. 1448), [16JN] ———making emergency supplemental for disaster re- [15DE] ———consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. lief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4899, 1640), [22SE] program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act: Committee Motions (H.R. 4899), consideration of Senate amendments on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1500) (H. Rept. 111– Enact (H.R. 5297), [17JN], [23SE] (see H. Res. 1500), [1JY] 522), [1JY] Reports filed Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Initiative: extend and improve SMALL BUSINESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS Consideration of H.R. 5297, Provisions: Committee on (see H.R. 5734), [14JY] TAX ACT Rules (House) (H. Res. 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), Disasters: provide for refinancing and consolidation of Bills and resolutions [14JN] disaster loans made to people directly affected by Enact (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1448) Enact (H.R. 4849): consideration (see H. Res. 1205), the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–508), [16JN] [22MR] 5787), [20JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, Pro- Motions visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1640) Express Loan Program: improve (see H.R. 4598), [4FE] Enact (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Federal aid programs: improve business development (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) program (see H.R. 4818), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 4849, Provisions: Committee on ———make grants to assist small business concerns (H.R. 5297) (H. Rept. 111–499), [27MY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), SMALL BUSINESS LENDING INCENTIVE PRO- located in areas affected by a major disaster and [22MR] high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] GRAM ACT Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) Bills and resolutions ———make grants to small business concerns to assist (H.R. 4849) (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] the commercialization of research developed with Enact (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT SMALL BUSINESS PAPERWORK MANDATE funds received under the second phase of the Small Bills and resolutions ELIMINATION ACT Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. Credit: increase maximum amount for loans to State Bills and resolutions 4549), [27JA] and local development companies and provide tem- Enact (see H.R. 5141), [26AP] ———temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties porary authority for debt refinancing of commercial SMALL BUSINESS TAX RELIEF ACT that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. real estate (see H.R. 5412), [26MY] Bills and resolutions 6251), [29SE] Programs: extend (see H.R. 4508), [26JA] Foreign trade: expand export promotion activities rel- Reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] Enact (see H.R. 5982), [30JY] ative to small- and medium-sized manufacturers (see Small business: improve lending and investment pro- Motions Enact (H.R. 5982), [30JY] H.R. 5797), [20JY] grams (see H.R. 6219), [28SE] SMALL-SCALE HYDROPOWER ENHANCEMENT Hurricanes: waive interest for certain loans relative to SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PENALTY RE- ACT damage caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. LIEF ACT 4609), [4FE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Loans: establish a small business intermediary lending Enact (see H.R. 5318), [14MY] Enact (see H.R. 5922), [29JY] pilot program (see H.R. 5332), [18MY] SMALL BUSINESS JOB CREATION ACT SMITH, ADAM (a Representative from Washington) Minority Entrepreneurship and Business Development Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced Program: establish (see H.R. 4422), [12JA] Enact (see H.R. 4620), [9FE] Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish to National Small Business Tree Planting Program: reau- SMALL BUSINESS JOB CREATION TAX ACT review and identify inequitable Federal subsidies and thorize (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] Bills and resolutions make recommendations to Congress for termination, Native Americans: establish a Native American entre- Enact (see H.R. 4585), [3FE] modification, or retention of such subsidies (see H.R. preneurial development program (see H.R. 6233), SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT 5406), [26MY] [28SE] Bills and resolutions Program Reform Commission: establish to review and Office of International Trade: improve to expand small Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus identify unnecessary Federal programs and make rec- business exporting (see H.R. 5832), [22JY] and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- ommendations to Congress for termination, modifica- Power resources: establish loan guarantee program to centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] tion, or retention of such programs (see H.R. 5407), assist small business concerns that manufacture clean Enact (H.R. 5297): consideration of Senate amendment [26MY] energy technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] (see H. Res. 1640), [22SE] Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement Small business: establish small metal-working business Small business: improve lending and investment pro- services furnished to veterans, especially those who financial assistance program (see H.R. 5991), [30JY] grams (see H.R. 6219), [28SE] served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), ———include certain construction and land develop- ———include certain construction and land develop- [22AP] ment loans in the definition of small business lend- ment loans in the definition of small business lend- World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see ing (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] ing (see H.R. 6191), [23SE] H. Res. 1208), [23MR] Small Business Act: extend programs (see H.R. 4508), Motions SMITH, ADRIAN (a Representative from Nebraska) [26JA] Enact (H.R. 5297), [23SE] Bills and resolutions introduced ———reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] Reports filed Dominy, Floyd: tribute (see H. Res. 1327), [5MY] ———waive temporarily certain matching amount re- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5297, Pro- Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower quirements relative to small business development visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1640) (see H.R. 5922), [29JY] centers (see H.R. 4932), [24MR] (H. Rept. 111–621), [22SE] Medicare: repeal the unearned income contribution pro- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: SMALL BUSINESS JOBS AND CREDIT ACT vision in the Health Care and Education Reconcili- enhance (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amend- Bills and resolutions ation Act (see H.R. 6385), [29SE] ment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] Dept. of the Treasury: make a certification when mak- Taxation: provide a 15–year recovery period for non- Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see ing purchases under the Small Business Lending residential real property in rural areas (see H.R. H.R. 4508), [26JA] Fund Program (see H.R. 5551), [17JN] 5314), [13MY]

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SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from Courts: clarify that the revocation of an alien’s visa SNYDER, ALBERT New Jersey) or other documentation is not subject to judicial Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced review (see H.R. 4471), [20JA] Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are ———disapprove district court ruling on California the families and friends of fallen members of the fully informed relative to pain experienced by the same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [10AU] Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace unborn child (see H.R. 5276), [11MY] Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), [15AP] ———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- SNYDER, VIC (a Representative from Arkansas) for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), [29JY] ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- Bills and resolutions introduced Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] Harrington, Donald: tribute (see H. Res. 1040), [26JA] election and express support for the Belarusian peo- ———transmit to the House of Representatives copies Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a ple’s desire for democratic government that respects of communications on certain recommendations rel- unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), ative to administration appointments (see H. Res. members of the Armed Forces stationed there and [16NO] 1455), [17JN] their families (see H. Res. 1724), [17NO] Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya Drugs: clarify that persons who conspire or engage Twain, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 1733), [18NO] people as full and equal citizens and lift all restric- in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or SOCIAL SECURITY related term(s) PUBLIC WELFARE tions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecu- abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., PROGRAMS tion throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see H.R. Appointments [29SE] 5231), [6MY] Social Security Advisory Board, [29SE] China: call for release of Chen Guangcheng and his Immigration: refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in Bills and resolutions relatives from house arrest and cease persecuting U.S. security or foreign policy interests, review all American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and visa applications before adjudication, and provide for stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. supporters (see H. Res. 1650), [22SE] immediate dissemination of visa revocation informa- 6403), [15NO] Dept. of Defense: establish a Director of Anti-Traf- tion (see H.R. 4758), [4MR] Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), [22JY] ficking Policies (see H.R. 5195), [29AP] National Day of Prayer: constitutionality (see H. Res. Armed Forces: pay additional death gratuity on behalf Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and 1273), [20AP] of members killed in action equal to all Social Secu- briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), rity taxes paid by the member and taxes paid on hance actions and funding to monitor and combat [18NO] self-employment income (see H.R. 5921), [29JY] anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] Terrorism: prohibit release or parole of certain Benefits: improve old-age, survivors, and disability in- Iraq: condemn violence and threats against vulnerable unprivileged enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see surance program, provide cash relief for years when religious communities, in particular the attack against H.R. 4648), [23FE] annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swim- and provide benefit protection (see H.R. 5834), Res. 1725), [18NO] ming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), [6MY] [22JY] Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for Motions ———level of payment in the month of the bene- sex offenders intending to travel internationally, pro- Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust ficiary’s death (see H.R. 5001), [13AP] vide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to laws to the business of health insurance to protect ———reject severe changes and make common-sense the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), competition and consumers (H.R. 4626), [24FE] adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see [26AP] SMITH, LUTHER H., JR. H. Res. 1077), [5FE] Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see Bills and resolutions ———require citizenship and immigration verification H. Res. 1717), [16NO] Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- [27JA] ———require private insurers to certify that a claim thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release SMITH, ZACHARY is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see Bills and resolutions for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] H.R. 6386), [29SE] Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: des- Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for ignate (see H.R. 4665), [23FE] (see H.R. 5051), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), [27MY] [15AP] school construction and renovation, and other edu- Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and SMITHFIELD, RI ideals (see H. Res. 1664), [28SE] Bills and resolutions cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 1423), [28MY] (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other edu- Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY IN- cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. H.R. 6083), [10AU] STITUTE ENHANCEMENT ACT Sudan: recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehen- Reports filed Res. 1203), [20MR] sive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan Provisions: Committee on House Administration ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- People’s Liberation Movement/Army and call for ur- (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, gent and aggressive actions to establish peace in ———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure school construction and renovation, and other edu- all regions (see H. Res. 1019), [20JA] (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [20SE], cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- Taxation: allow a refundable credit for tuition expenses [22SE] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION ———reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- in attending public or private elementary or sec- Bills and resolutions sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] ondary school (see H.R. 5060), [15AP] Museums: prohibit charging of any fee for admission Children and youth: ensure foster children are able Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- to any permanent exhibit in any museum or facility to use program and SSI benefits to address their lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- (see H.R. 4776), [4MR] needs and improve their lives (see H.R. 6192), tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute [23SE] violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] (see H. Res. 1381), [20MY] Community Living Assistance Services and Supports SMITH, GEORGE E. National Zoological Park: plan, design, and construct (CLASS) program: review prior to collection of pre- Bills and resolutions a facility, and enter into agreements relative to edu- miums, notify individuals prior to enrollment, and Nobel Prize: recognition for physics (see H. Res. cation programs at the facility in Front Royal, VA terminate program in the event of actuarial unsound- 1069), [3FE] (see H.R. 5717), [13JY] ness (see H.R. 5853), [26JY] SMITH, KINGSTON Political ethics: apply Freedom of Information Act, Pri- Death and dying: increase maximum amount of the Bills and resolutions vacy Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act lump-sum death benefit (see H.R. 6388), [29SE] Tribute (see H. Res. 1726), [18NO] (see H.R. 4775), [4MR] Dept. of HHS: establish an America Rx drug discount SMITH, LAMAR (a Representative from Texas) Presidential appointments: revise composition of the program for individuals without access to prescrip- Appointments Board of Regents so that all members are individuals tion drugs at discounted prices (see H.R. 5888), Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- appointed by the President from a list of nominees [27JY] sumer Protection Act, [9JN] submitted by the leadership of the Congress (see ———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Bills and resolutions introduced H.R. 4774), [4MR] Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal Reports filed from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhance- [20JY] population (see H.R. 5323), [18MY] ment Act: Committee on House Administration ———provide a comprehensive approach to preventing Claims: provide targeted liability protections for claims (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [22SE] and treating obesity (see H.R. 5209), [5MY] based on damages resulting from, or aggravated by, ———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ———transmit to House of Representatives documents, inclusion of ethanol in certain fuel (see H.R. 6239), (House) (H.R. 5717) (H. Rept. 111–612), [20SE], records, or communications relative to Centers for [29SE] [22SE] Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding Patient

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Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H. Res. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- ———include screening computed tomography 1561), [27JY] authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. Disabled: reward States for engaging individuals with ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] 5461), [28MY] disabilities in work activities (see H.R. 5083), (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ———permit coverage of certain covered part D drugs [20AP] Health care professionals: increase number of primary for uses that are determined to be for medically ———waive waiting period for disability insurance care physicians and medical residents serving health accepted indications based upon clinical evidence in benefits for disabled individuals suffering from a professional shortage areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] peer reviewed medical literature (see H.R. 5732), terminal illness (see H.R. 6002), [30JY] Homosexuality: provide for treatment of permanent [14JY] Diseases: modernize cancer research, increase access partnerships between individuals of the same gender ———permit physicians and suppliers a new election to preventative cancer services, and provide cancer as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to become participating physicians and suppliers if treatment and survivorship initiatives (see H.R. to certain benefits (see H.R. 6569), [21DE] physician fee schedule rates are extended (see H.R. 6224), [28SE] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- 5290), [12MY] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs islative tactics to further passage of health care re- ———preserve integrated care for durable medical (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] form legislation (see H. Res. 1194), [18MR] equipment under the competitive bidding program (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation for qualified hospital-related durable medical equip- ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), ment entities (see H.R. 6095), [10AU] 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- [6MY] ———prevent the catastrophic loss of wage index re- ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions classification (see H.R. 6512), [9DE] 1248), [14AP] under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health ———prohibit mid-year changes in the formularies of Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] Part D plans (see H.R. 4917), [23MR] IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate ———protect access to home health services for bene- ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] ficiaries (see H.R. 5803), [21JY] (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [20AP] ———modernize and reform monetary system and re- ———provide a transition period for reductions in rel- (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] store exclusive and sovereign authority of U.S. Gov- Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain at- ative value units for certain newly bundled services ernment to create and regulate money to rebuild torney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee to allow physicians time to adjust to new payment the economy (see H.R. 6550), [17DE] withholding procedures under Social Security (see rates (see H.R. 6459), [30NO] ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code ———provide all beneficiaries with the right to guar- H.R. 4532), [27JA] for individuals and small businesses, and the budget Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record anteed issue of a supplemental policy and annual process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- open change-in-enrollment periods (see H.R. 5844), Families and domestic relations: eliminate abstinence- ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] [22JY] only education programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] ———enhance quality through nursing facility survey ———provide an option for any citizen or permanent Federal aid programs: improve quality, health out- system improvements (see H.R. 6074), [30JY] U.S. resident to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4789), comes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid ———ensure access to resin-based dental fillings that [9MR] and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program is at least equal to the level of access to mercury- ———provide coverage of clinical pharmacist practi- (see H.R. 6437), [18NO] based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] tioner services under part B (see H.R. 5389), ———increase benefits for one month in 2010 to com- ———extend the period of temporary increase of the [25MY] pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. ———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s H.R. 4429), [13JA] 5471), [28MY] disease and other dementia diagnosis and services ———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and peo- ———improve access to advanced practice nurses and to improve care and outcomes by increasing detec- ple with disabilities for one month in 2011 to com- physicians’ assistants (see H.R. 6373), [29SE] tion, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 5926), pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see ———improve and protect rehabilitative and case [29JY] H.R. 5987), [30JY] (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] management services to improve the health and wel- ———provide coverage of custom fabricated breast ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, fare of the most vulnerable seniors and children (see prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance H.R. 4787), [9MR] [27MY] Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] ———provide 100 percent reimbursement for medical ———provide for additional opportunities to enroll ———provide a one-time payment to certain bene- assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through a under part B (see H.R. 5588), [23JN] ficiaries to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- ———provide for patient protection by establishing adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), [16NO] ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare pro- Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health ———require approval of waivers relative to State viders (see H.R. 5527), [15JN] care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- ———provide for timely access to post-mastectomy ———ensure health care consumer and provider access munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] items (see H.R. 5593), [24JN] to certain benefits plan information and provide ———require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. ———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists transparency in hospital price and quality information 6290), [29SE] as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psy- under Medicaid (see H.R. 4803), [10MR] ———require States to provide oral health services chologist services (see H.R. 6147), [16SE] ———expand permissive exclusion from participation to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. ———provide that hospitals located in territories are in Federal health care programs to individuals and 5364), [20MY] eligible for electronic health record incentive pay- entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules ments in the same manner as hospitals located in 6130), [15SE] (see H.R. 4796), [9MR] one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] ———extend health information technology assistance ———clarify policy relative to physician supervision ———reclassification of hospitals as rural referral cen- eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see H.R. ters (see H.R. 5474), [28MY] substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6376), [29SE] ———reform sustainable growth rate payment system ———count period of observation in a hospital ex- 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] for physicians (H.R. 3961), consideration of Senate ceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- ———national policy to provide health care and re- amendments (see H. Res. 1109), [25FE] tient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421, 5444), ———repeal the unearned income contribution provi- nursing facility services (see H.R. 5950), [29JY] [27MY] sion in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation ———eliminate lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric ———national policy to provide health care and re- Act (see H.R. 6385), [29SE] hospital services (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration ———ensure more timely access to home health serv- ———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] ices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), [13AP] covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- ———national policy to provide health care and re- ———establish a cancer center construction loan pro- ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections gram (see H.R. 5861), [26JY] ———treat certain provider taxes as allowable costs in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] ———establish a fraud, waste, and abuse detection for purposes of reimbursements to critical access ———national policy to provide health care and re- and mitigation program (see H.R. 5546), [16JN] hospitals (see H.R. 6346), [29SE] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see ———establish an extended special enrollment period ———update physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6427), H.R. 5073), [20AP] for part B (see H.R. 4473), [20JA] [18NO] ———national policy to provide health care and re- ———exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment ———waive part B premiums for certain military retir- form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see and supplies furnished by small retail community ees (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] H.R. 5424), [27MY] pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs Medicare/Medicaid: amend disproportionate share hos- ———provide for insurance and Medicare Advantage (see H.R. 5235), [6MY] pital payment program (see H.R. 5417), [26MY] reform, reduce disparities in Medicare, and regulate ———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous ———clarify application of electronic health record importation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4813), immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), [24JN] payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hos- [10MR] ———improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema pitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] ———reform provision of long-term care insurance and reduce costs relative to treatment of complica- ———enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] tions of lymphedema (see H.R. 4662), [23FE] data-mining system and biometric technology pro-

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gram, and support GAO study on Medicare adminis- SSA: reauthorize Work Incentives Planning and Assist- Social Security: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 302), trative contractors (see H.R. 5044), [15AP] ance program and Protection and Advocacy for [22JY] ———improve benefits for beneficiaries with kidney Beneficiaries of Social Security program (see H.R. ———require private insurers to certify that a claim disease (see H.R. 6537), [16DE] 6200), [23SE] is legitimate when forcing a policyholder to apply ———improve oversight of nursing facilities by ensur- Taxation: extend exemption from employer Social Se- for disability benefits (see H.R. 6066), [30JY] ing adequate, trained surveyors (see H.R. 6261), curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- SSI: modify certain requirements for countable re- [29SE] viduals and credit for the retention of such individ- sources and income (see H.R. 4937), [24MR] ———provide coverage of voluntary advance care uals for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program: re- planning consultation (see H.R. 5795), [20JY] ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- authorize (see H.R. 6200), [23SE] ———provide for treatment of certain electronic health curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- Reports filed records as certified EHR technology for purposes viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: Com- of health information technology payment incentives uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] ———provide for active qualified public safety em- (H.R. 5773) (H. Rept. 111–592), [14SE] ———provide supplemental payments to nursing fa- ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD cilities serving beneficiaries and ensure adequate insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] Appointments payment levels for services (see H.R. 5457), [28MY] ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- Members, [29SE] Mental health: establish federally qualified behavioral rity number in order to claim the first-time home- SOCIAL SECURITY WIDOWS AND SPOUSAL health centers and require Medicaid coverage for buyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] PROTECTION ACT services provided by such centers (see H.R. 5636), Trust funds: establish a procedure to safeguard the Bills and resolutions [29JN] surpluses of the Social Security and Medicare Hos- Enact (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and pital Insurance Trust Funds (see H.R. 4939), [25MR] SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, Bills and resolutions Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State Annual meeting: commemorate (see H. Res. 1482), efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such [28JN] citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION ACT [25MR] Messages Bills and resolutions ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] Mining and mineral resources: extend reduced royalty [27JY] Motions rate for soda ash (see H.R. 6490), [2DE] ———delay cut-off date relative to self-referrals to Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- SOJOURN TO THE PAST (ORGANIZATION) physician-owned hospitals (see H.R. 5271), [11MY] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Bills and resolutions ———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special school construction and renovation, and other edu- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1058), [2FE] Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] SOLAR ENERGY related term(s) POWER RESOURCES (see H.R. 4960), [25MR] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- Bills and resolutions (H.R. 4851), [15AP] Dept. of Defense: identify areas on military installa- ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and tions and other properties regarding suitability for [27MY] retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] geothermal, wind, solar photovoltaic, or solar thermal ———protect rights of conscience relative to require- Health: national policy to provide health care and re- ments for coverage of specific items and services trough systems (see H.R. 5507), [10JN] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] Dept. of Energy: create the right business environment (see H.R. 6570), [22DE] House of Representatives: oppose usage of certain leg- ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and islative tactics to further passage of health care re- (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), other clean energy and create mini-Manhattan form legislation (H. Res. 1194), [18MR] [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), projects for clean energy research and development Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment sys- [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, (see H.R. 4741), [3MR] tem for physicians (H.R. 3961), [25FE] ———provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] Reports filed ———repeal certain provisions relative to physician other incentives to eligible individuals or entities Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- referrals for hospitals and physician ownership or for the purchase and installation of solar energy sys- fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation investment interests transparency (see H.R. 5433), tems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) [27MY] Dept. of the Interior: establish a competitive leasing (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] ———repeal provisions providing for the Independent program for wind and solar energy development on Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 4985), [25MR] Federal land (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- ———repeal provisions relative to annual period for Electric power: increase the quantity of solar photo- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to voltaic electricity by providing rebates for the pur- 111–426), [4MR] elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service chase and installation of additional photovoltaic sys- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, benefits (see H.R. 6303), [29SE] (see H.R. 6502), tems (see H.R. 4597), [4FE] Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid [8DE] Lincoln County, NV: develop solar pilot project areas ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary on public land (see H.R. 5508), [10JN] [22MR] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax Pensions: prevent low-income public servants from fall- Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, ing into poverty by modifying the Government Pen- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961, especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] sion Offset to protect their widows and spousal bene- Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act: Com- ———provide incentives for the development of solar fits (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1109) (H. Rept. energy (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] Privacy: prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security 111–420), [25FE] Taxation: increase the residential energy credit and the account numbers (see H.R. 5854), [26JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, investment tax credit with respect to solar property ———prohibit the display of account numbers on Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilowatts Medicare cards (see H.R. 5714), [13JY] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. (see H.R. 5763, 5765), [15JY] Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Con- 111–458), [25MR] ———provide that solar electric property need not be tingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- located on the property to which it is generating Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), [2FE] ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient (see H.R. 4623), [9FE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] Railroad Retirement Act: provide that a current connec- mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. ———treat any business credit attributable to wind, tion is not lost by an individual who is misled or 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- misinformed by the Railroad Retirement Board (see Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) ment in solar energy property as refundable to a H.R. 6422), [17NO] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration SOLOMON, JIMMIE L. elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living in- Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, Appointments creases for Social Security (see H.R. 5275), [11MY] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules Congressional Award Board, [30JY] (see H.R. 5305), [13MY] (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] SOMALIA ———oppose legislation raising the retirement age SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1670), [28SE] Bills and resolutions al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice ———support efforts to guarantee financial security, Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see quality and affordable health care, protection from Security program: reauthorize (see H.R. 6200), H. Res. 1596), [30JY] abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities [23SE] Messages with adequate housing and transportation (see H. Robert M. Ball Federal Building, Baltimore, MD: des- Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to Res. 1342), [6MY] ignate (see H.R. 5773), [19JY] the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, [13AP]

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SOMERSET COUNTY, PA tend period from which such contributions for relief serving areas with a shortage of such professionals Bills and resolutions of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), (see H.R. 4799), [9MR] Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] ———review uptake and utilization of diabetes screen- responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- ing benefits and establish an outreach program with aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] respect to such benefits (see H.R. 6012), [30JY] Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] History: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independence’’ Medicare: prevent the catastrophic loss of wage index Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. that led to the establishments of Argentina, Chile, reclassification (see H.R. 6512), [9DE] 1610), [14SE] Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. Res. Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic ———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary 1619), [15SE] health record payment incentives in cases of multi- of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Treaties and agreements: require approval to enter into Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, trade agreements with foreign countries (see H.R. SONNENBERG, MAURICE Chile (see H. Res. 1714), [15NO] 6259), [29SE] Appointments Motions SPACE POLICY related term(s) NATIONAL AERO- National Commission for the Review of the Research Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- NAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Bills and resolutions Community, [15NO] extend period from which such contributions for re- Dept. of Education: establish a program for displaced SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN TOUCH (ORGANIZA- lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. aerospace professionals to become certified elemen- TION) 4783), [30NO] tary, secondary, or vocational school teachers (see Bills and resolutions Reports filed H.R. 5093), [21AP] Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: Galilei, Galileo: anniversary of first use of the tele- SORENSON, RICHARD K. Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. scope for astronomical observation (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Rept. 111–660), [29NO] 1269), [15AP] Richard K. Sorenson Post Office Building, Anoka, MN: SOUTH CAROLINA House of Representatives: return several measures to establish (see H.R. 4909), [22MR] Bills and resolutions the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] NASA: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and recogni- SOUDER, MARK E. (a Representative from Indiana) Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: Bills and resolutions introduced establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] tion of heroic actions of crew and mission control SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, Francis Marion National Forest: convey small parcel in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] IN: designate (see H.R. 4624), [9FE] of land (see H.R. 5414), [26MY] ———anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infra- red Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team 1231), [25MR] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1491), [30JN] ———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5781), Crime: require the electronic recording of custodial SOUTH DAKOTA [20JY] interrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. Bills and resolutions ———designate as a National Security Interest and 6245), [29SE] Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify Asset (see H. Res. 1150), [9MR] Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] ———impose certain requirements on expenditure of censes for transmission of sound recordings online, Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), unless a substantial portion of the recordings are olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] [28JN] by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. SOUTH GATE, CA ———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see 6307), [29SE] Bills and resolutions H.R. 4804), [10MR] Reports filed Henry C. Gonzalez Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 5293), [12MY] National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary (see H. Con. Res. 292), [30JN] SOUTHEAST ASIA (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 111–680), [14DE] U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see Bills and resolutions SOUTH AFRICA, REPUBLIC OF H.R. 5587), [23JN] Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and Bills and resolutions Reports filed call for release of all political prisoners and inter- Courts: tribute to successful convictions for human traf- NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science and national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. ficking (see H. Res. 1412), [27MY] Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111– 1768), [15DE] Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of re- 576), [28JY] Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt lease from prison and recognize role in ending apart- SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- heid and contributions to South Africa and the global to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel imports (see H.R. 5349), [20MY] TIVES (NANCY PELOSI) community (see H. Res. 1102), [23FE] Appointments Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Res. 1518), [14JY] [22DE] U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of Commission on Key National Indicators, [21DE] 1527), [15JY] Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), [26AP] SOUTH AMERICA political problems (see H. Res. 1321), [4MY] Messages Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe Bills and resolutions National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- Obama, [14MY] [20MY] nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] SOUTHERN BORDER SECURITY ACT cotton sector through reductions in certain direct Committee to notify the President of adjournment, Bills and resolutions payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), [22DE] Enact (see H.R. 5256), [11MY] [27MY] Committee to notify the President that a congressional Chile: express condolences to families of the victims SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, INC. quorum has assembled, [12JA] of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support Bills and resolutions Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanc- for the people as they plan for recovery and recon- Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert tions Act, [22AP] struction (see H. Res. 1144), [9MR] Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, ———H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer ———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo and Philadelphia International Airport for helping Protection Act, [9JN] mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- Congressional Award Board, [30JY] Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] Congressional Office of Compliance Board of Direc- [28SE] SOWELL, ANTHONY tors, [9MR], [13MY] Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Offi- 1267), [15AP] Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Ave- cer, [15JY] ———reaffirm longstanding friendship and alliance nue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to fami- House of Representatives Inspector General, [30JY] with the U.S., recognize commitment to the demo- lies of victims, and increase efforts to reduce vio- Indian Law and Order Commission, [17DE] cratic process, and congratulate President-elect Juan lence against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Manuel Santos (see H. Res. 1465), [22JN] SPACE, ZACHARY T. (a Representative from Ohio) Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, [3DE] Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- Bills and resolutions introduced National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and Consumers: protect from certain aggressive sales tactics and Integrity, [25MY], [22DE] extend period from which such contributions for re- on the Internet (see H.R. 5707), [1JY] National Commission for the Review of the Research lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. Dept. of Defense: establish a commission on urotrauma and Development Programs of the U.S. Intelligence 4783), [9MR] (see H.R. 5106), [21AP] Community, [15NO], [3DE], [29DE] ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable Dept. of HHS: develop a strategic plan to retrain dis- National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- placed workers to become health care professionals [21DE]

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National Urban Air Toxics Research Center Board of Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: Edwards, Representative Donna, [21DE] Directors, [29SE] President Obama, [2FE] Edwards, Representative Donna F., [5JA], [22JA], President’s Export Council, [12MY] Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte [29JA], [5FE], [9FE], [5MR], [9MR], [12MR], Social Security Advisory Board, [29SE] D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] [16AP], [27AP], [3MY], [28JN], [29JN], [19JY], Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership Board Continuation of National Emergency Relative to [20SE] of Trustees, [27JA] Zimbabwe: President Obama, [2MR] Engel, Representative, [3DE] U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, [18NO] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Farr, Representative, [7DE] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Cuba’s Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Ci- Hinojosa, Representative, [14JN] [23JN], [27JY] vilian Aircraft: President Obama, [23FE] Hirono, Representative, [15MR], [24MY] U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Israel, Representative, [28AP] U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commis- the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Jackson, Representative, [13AP], [26MY], [1JY], sion, [18NO] Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in [15NO] Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors, Russia: President Obama, [17JN] Jackson Lee, Representative, [13MY] [22DE] Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Kirkpatrick, Representative, [22MR] Bills and resolutions relative to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] Larsen, Representative, [19JA], [26JA], [20AP], [29AP] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect Lofgren, Representative, [8JN] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Markey, Representative Betsy, [23MR] and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA] Moore, Representative Gwen, [2FE] Massa (see H. Res. 1164), [11MR] (see H. Res. Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] Moran, Representative James P., [12JA], [26AP] 1249), [14AP] Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- Obey, Representative, [28MY] Designated Speaker pro tempore oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- Pastor, Representative, [25FE], [21AP], [22AP], [9JN], Baird, Representative, [13DE] dent Obama, [12JA] [16JN], [23JN], [14JY], [22JY], [28JY], [17NO], Baldwin, Representative, [4FE], [4MR] [8DE], [16DE] Berkley, Representative, [13JA] Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Traf- Peters, Representative, [14DE] Blumenauer, Representative, [15AP] ficking: President Obama, [26JA] Capps, Representative, [18MR], [14MY] National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, Pingree, Representative, [9AU] Clarke, Representative, [20MR] [11MY] Richardson, Representative, [26JY], [14SE], [29NO] Connolly, Representative, [21DE] National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Salazar, Representative, [20JA], [30NO] Cuellar, Representative, [26FE], [19MY], [21JN], Obama, [8JN] Sanchez, Representative Loretta, [20MY], [29JY], [22JN], [25JN], [13JY], [20JY], [22SE], [1DE] National Emergency Relative to Burma: President [16NO] Dahlkemper, Representative, [15JN] Obama, [14MY] Schakowsky, Representative, [3MR] DeGette, Representative, [19MR] National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Serrano, Representative, [5MY], [12MY] Driehaus, Representative, [7MY] Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] Slaughter, Representative, [10MR] Edwards, Representative Donna F., [5JA], [22JA], National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, Speier, Representative, [22FE], [24MR] [29JA], [5FE], [9FE], [5MR], [9MR], [12MR], [10MR] Tonko, Representative, [23FE], [27JY] [16AP], [27AP], [3MY], [28JN], [29JN], [19JY], National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Watson, Representative, [16MR] [20SE], [21DE] Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- Wilson, Representative Charles A., [6MY] Engel, Representative, [3DE] dent Obama, [16SE] Yarmuth, Representative, [4MY], [25MY], [15SE], Farr, Representative, [7DE] National Emergency Relative to Syria: President [28SE] Hinojosa, Representative, [14JN] Obama, [4MY] SPECIAL DAYS AND HOLIDAYS Hirono, Representative, [15MR], [24MY] National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Bills and resolutions Israel, Representative, [28AP] Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, [19JY] America Saves Week: support goals and ideals (see Jackson, Representative, [13AP], [26MY], [1JY], National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: H. Res. 1082), [22FE] [15NO] President Obama, [8JN] American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals Jackson Lee, Representative, [13MY] National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon (see H. Res. 1297), [22AP] Kirkpatrick, Representative, [22MR] Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals Larsen, Representative, [19JA], [26JA], [20AP], [29AP] Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, (see H. Res. 1690), [29SE] Lofgren, Representative, [8JN] [29JY] American Eagle Day: designate (see H. Res. 1409), Markey, Representative Betsy, [23MR] National Security Strategy: President Obama, [27MY] [27MY] Moore, Representative Gwen, [2FE] Proposed Constitution for the Virgin Islands: President American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see Moran, Representative James P., [12JA], [26AP] Obama, [2MR] H. Res. 1039), [26JA] Obey, Representative, [28MY] Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act: President Obama, Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. Pastor, Representative, [25FE], [21AP], [22AP], [9JN], [24MY] 275), [6MY] [16JN], [23JN], [14JY], [22JY], [28JY], [17NO], Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance [8DE], [16DE] tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export (see H. Res. 1316), [29AP] Peters, Representative, [14DE] Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1046), Pingree, Representative, [9AU] [9JN] [27JA] Richardson, Representative, [26JY], [14SE], [29NO] Veto of H.J. Res. 64, Continuing Appropriations: Presi- Braille Literacy Month: designate (see H. Res. 1034), Salazar, Representative, [20JA], [30NO] dent Obama, [12JA] [21JA] Sanchez, Representative Loretta, [20MY], [29JY], Veto of H.R. 3808, Interstate Recognition of Caribbean-American Heritage Month: support goals and [16NO] ideals (see H. Res. 1369), [18MY] Schakowsky, Representative, [3MR] Notarizations Act: President Obama, [15NO] Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor Serrano, Representative, [5MY], [12MY] Motions Slaughter, Representative, [10MR] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), Speier, Representative, [22FE], [24MR] investigate knowledge of House Democratic leaders [13JA] Tonko, Representative, [23FE], [27JY] and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric J.J. Census Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. Watson, Representative, [16MR] Massa (H. Res. 1164), [11MR] 1096), [23FE] Wilson, Representative Charles A., [6MY] ———investigate knowledge of House Democratic Certified Nurses Day: observance (see H. Res. 1158), Yarmuth, Representative, [4MY], [25MY], [15SE], leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric [10MR] [28SE] J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249), [14AP] Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and Messages SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OF THE HOUSE OF ideals (see H. Res. 1011), [13JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Aus- REPRESENTATIVES Cesar E. Chavez Day: designate (see H. Res. 1524), tralia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Designated Speaker pro tempore [15JY] President Obama, [5MY] Baird, Representative, [13DE] Chiari Malformation Awareness Day: support goals and Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- Baldwin, Representative, [4FE], [4MR] ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Berkley, Representative, [13JA] Chiari Malformation Awareness Month: support goals President Obama, [12MY] Blumenauer, Representative, [15AP] and ideals (see H. Res. 1454), [17JN] Alternative Pay Plan for Locality Pay Increases for Capps, Representative, [18MR], [14MY] Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see Civilian Federal Employees: President Obama, Clarke, Representative, [20MR] H. Res. 1679), [29SE] [30NO] Connolly, Representative, [21DE] Children’s Book Week: support goals and ideals (see Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to Cuellar, Representative, [26FE], [19MY], [21JN], H. Res. 1333), [6MY] the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, [13AP] [22JN], [25JN], [13JY], [20JY], [22SE], [1DE] Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see H. Res. 1402), Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to Dahlkemper, Representative, [15JN] [26MY] Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Govern- DeGette, Representative, [19MR] City of Lilburn Day: support goals and ideals (see ment: President Obama, [29SE] Driehaus, Representative, [7MY] H. Res. 1642), [22SE]

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Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), National Charter Schools Week: support goals and National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. [14SE] ideals (see H. Res. 1149), [9MR] 1291), [22AP] Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support [28SE] and ideals (see H. Res. 1293), [22AP] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] Dept. of Agriculture: establish a weekend and holiday National Child Awareness Month: designate (see H. National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate feeding program to provide nutritious food to at- Res. 1219), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1373), [19MY] risk school children on weekends and extended National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate National Pollinator Week: support goals and ideals (see school holidays during the school year (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1154), [9MR] H. Res. 1460), [22JN] 5012), [13AP] National Choroideremia Awareness Month: designate National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor found- (see H. Res. 1507), [1JY] H. Res. 1545), [20JY] er, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), [19MR] National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), H. Res. 1630), [16SE] Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals (see [21JY] National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H. Res. 1257), [15AP] National Computer Science Education Week: designate [15JY] Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. H. Res. 1706), [29SE] National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission 1652), [23SE] Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), and goals (see H. Res. 1104), [24FE] National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate [9JN] National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support (see H. Res. 1485), [29JN] Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688), [29SE] National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. (see H. Res. 1240), [13AP] National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1162), [11MR] Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 1368), [18MY] National Public Works Week: support goals and ideals 90), [17JN] National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), (see H. Res. 1125), [2MR] Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. [13JY] National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), Res. 1367), [18MY] National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling [29SE] Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. on constitutionality and express support for institu- National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), 1691), [29SE] tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] [2FE] International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- ———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), [20AP] National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Phy- and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), [29SE] International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- sicians: designate (see H. Con. Res. 244), [2MR] National Safe Digging Month: support (see H. Res. port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special 1278), [20AP] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and Needs Children: establish (see H. Res. 1576), [29JY] National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: designate (see ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: support H. Con. Res. 262), [15AP] Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1290), [22AP] National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and 1171), [11MR] National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support ideals (see H. Res. 1481), [28JN] Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), [16SE] National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. (see H. Res. 1705), [29SE] National Drug Facts Week: recognize importance (see Res. 1029), [21JA] National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Jubilee Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. H. Res. 1678), [29SE] Res. 1645), [22SE] 1578), [29JY] National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance H. Res. 1097), [23FE] (see H. Res. 1395), [25MY] H. Res. 1541), [20JY] National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention (see H. Res. 1264), [15AP] the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] [15AP] (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] ———honor life and work and encourage continued National STD Awareness Month: support goals and National Family Business Week: designate (see H. Res. commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a ideals (see H. Res. 1250), [14AP] 1586), [30JY] national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), [12JA] National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. National Farm to School Month: designate (see H. Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see Res. 240), [25FE] Res. 1655), [23SE] H. Res. 1575), [29JY] National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training H. Res. 1536), [20JY] 1339), [6MY] Month: designate (see H. Res. 1200), [19MR] National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Preven- National GEAR UP Day: support goals and ideals (see Mathematics Awareness Month: support goals and tion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. H. Res. 1638), [20SE] ideals (see H. Res. 1263), [15AP] (see H. Res. 1081), [22FE] National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals 1270), [16AP] National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1258), (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), [13JA] [15AP] National Hepatitis Awareness Month: support goals and National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see Mother’s Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. ideals (see H. Res. 1302), [27AP] H. Res. 1644), [22SE] 1295), [22AP] National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] H. Res. 1039), [26JA] ideals (see H. Res. 1116), [25FE] National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see (see H. Res. 1611), [14SE] H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] H. Res. 1648), [22SE] National HIV Testing Day: support goals and ideals National Whole Child Month: designate (see H. Res. National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1478), [24JN] 1093), [22FE] (see H. Res. 1648), [22SE] National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: support National Women’s Health Week: support goals and National Aerospace Week: support goals and ideals goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 325), [29SE] ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), [27AP] (see H. Con. Res. 292), [30JN] National Homeownership Month: support goals and National Women’s History Month: support goals and National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day: ideals (see H. Res. 1434), [10JN] ideals (see H. Res. 1174), [11MR] designate (see H. Res. 1199), [19MR] National Hurricane Preparedness Week: support goals National Work and Family Month: designate (see H. National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see H. and ideals (see H. Res. 1388), [24MY] Res. 1598), [30JY] Res. 1138), [4MR] National Influenza Vaccination Week: designate (see North American Inclusion Month: support goals and National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see H. H. Res. 1003), [12JA] ideals (see H. Res. 1014), [13JA] Res. 1131), [2MR] National Library Week: support goals and ideals (see Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. H. Res. 1222), [25MR] (see H. Res. 1299), [26AP] Res. 1033), [21JA] National Limb Loss Awareness Month: designate (see Poverty in America Awareness Month: designate (see National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support H. Res. 1056), [2FE] H. Res. 1024), [20JA] goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 233), [27JA] National Lock Your Meds Day: designate (see H. Res. Professional Social Work Month: support goals and National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day: designate 1580), [29JY] ideals (see H. Res. 1167), [11MR] (see H. Res. 1445), [15JN] National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate Res. 288), [14JN] Res. 1247), [14AP] (see H. Res. 1410), [27MY] National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see Rachel’s Challenge—A Day of Kindness and Compas- National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day: support H. Res. 1486), [29JN] sion: designate (see H. Res. 1565), [28JY] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1521), [15JY] National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals Read Across America Day: designate (see H. Res. National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness (see H. Res. 1780), [17DE] 1111), [25FE] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1400), National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see H. [26MY] H. Res. 1261), [15AP] Res. 1709), [29SE]

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Religion: recognize cultural and religious significance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- Dept. of Agriculture: award grants for projects that of Eid al-Adha and wish Muslim-Americans and quire installation of event data recorders in all motor leverage community resources and support student Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday (see vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 5345), access to physical activity, nutrition education, and H. Res. 1719), [16NO] [19MY] nutritious food during school (see H.R. 5430), RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- [27MY] ideals (see H. Res. 1073), [4FE] nities with access to improved information con- Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program on how School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline the camp experience promotes physical activity and 1091), [22FE] facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] healthy lifestyles among children, reduces summer Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals Product safety: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribu- learning loss, and promotes academic achievement and ideals (see H. Res. 1663), [28SE] tion in commerce of children’s products containing (see H.R. 5963), [29JY] Spina Bifida Awareness Month: support goals and excessive cadmium, chromium, barium, or antimony ———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for ideals (see H. Res. 1664), [28SE] (see H.R. 5920), [29JY] Sport and Social Impact (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] Spirit of ’45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensa- (see H.R. 5220), [5MY] [13JA] tion provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for Duke University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. victims of natural gas explosion and treat as non- H. Res. 1242), [13AP] 1423), [28MY] taxable gains from conversion of affected property Education: ensure schools have physical education pro- Student Financial Aid Awareness Month: designate (see (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] grams that meet minimum requirements for physical H. Res. 1260), [15AP] San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs education (see H.R. 4557), [2FE] ———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1353), and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. Emporia State University: tribute to women’s basket- [12MY] 5061), [15AP] ball team (see H. Res. 1292), [22AP] Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and Designated Speaker pro tempore Galarraga, Armando: commend for pitching a near- ideals (see H. Res. 1352), [12MY] House of Representatives, [22FE], [24MR] perfect game and call on Major League Baseball Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. SPENDING CONTROL ACT to overturn the umpire’s call that spoiled the perfect 1175), [12MR] Bills and resolutions game (see H. Res. 1425), [8JN] Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Enact (see H.R. 6448), [29NO] Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. Res. 1449), [16JN] SPILLED OIL ROYALTY COLLECTION ACT 1704), [29SE] Undergraduate Research Week: designate (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), 1654), [23SE] Enact (see H.R. 5513), [10JN] [5MY] World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see H. SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Con. Res. 333), [1DE] of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), [29AP] World Hepatitis Day: support goals and ideals (see Bills and resolutions Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1664), [28SE] Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- H. Res. 1302), [27AP] reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), SPIRIT OF ’45 DAY World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 1686), [21AP] Bills and resolutions [29SE] Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), [17MR] Observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), [13JA] World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), Major League Baseball: require disclosure to con- [5MY] SPOKANE, WA sumers of all fees and charges associated with the World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see Bills and resolutions sale of tickets prior to the completion of any Internet H. Res. 1167), [11MR] Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower: designate (see sale of such tickets (see H.R. 6390), [29SE] World Veterinary Year: designate (see H. Res. 1531), H.R. 5591), [24JN] ———urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from [15JY] Reports filed Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Arizona immigra- Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: Year of the Lung: support goals and ideals (see H. tion law remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Res. 1122), [26FE] [18MY] Reports filed (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] McLennan Community College: tribute to men’s golf Support Goals and Ideals of National Public Works SPORTS team (see H. Res. 1437), [14JN] Week: Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Bills and resolutions Messiah College: tribute to men’s and women’s soccer ture (House) (H. Res. 1125) (H. Rept. 111–440), American Football League: anniversary of inaugural teams (see H. Res. 1030), [21JA] [12MR] season (see H. Res. 1286), [21AP] Mickelson, Phil: tribute (see H. Res. 1256), [15AP] Support National Safe Digging Month: Committee on Augusta State University: tribute to men’s golf team National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recogni- Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. (see H. Res. 1533), [19JY] tion and celebration (see H.R. 6534), [16DE] 1278) (H. Rept. 111–473), [4MY] Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] National Basketball Association: tribute to All-Star SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORT AND EMPOWER- Boise State University: tribute to football team (see Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex (see H. Res. MENT ACT H. Res. 1042), [27JA] 1057), [2FE] Bills and resolutions Bowling Green State University: tribute to women’s National Minority Golf Awareness Day: designate (see Reauthorize (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), basketball team (see H. Res. 1232), [25MR] H. Res. 1486), [29JN] [5MY] Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), [12MY] National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate SPECIES RESCUE ACT Business and industry: make funds and tax benefits (see H. Res. 1373), [19MY] Bills and resolutions available to assist job creation and workforce diver- National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see Enact (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] sification in the golf industry (see H.R. 5878), H. Res. 1536), [20JY] SPEIER, JACKIE (a Representative from California) [27JY] New Jersey: commend construction of the New Bills and resolutions introduced California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: trib- Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. ute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 1340), efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- 275), [6MY] [6MY] plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of New Orleans Saints (football team): tribute (see H. Medal (see H.R. 6073), [30JY] Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Res. 1079, 1080), [9FE] CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), [14DE] commerce of children’s jewelry containing cadmium, [21AP] North Central College: tribute to men’s cross country barium, or antimony (see H.R. 4428), [13JA] ———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Wash- team (see H. Res. 1001), [12JA] Credit: prohibit furnishing of certain negative loan ington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 247), Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see modification information to a consumer reporting [4MR] H. Res. 1047), [27JA] agency and prohibit such information from being Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team): tribute (see H. Ohno, Apolo A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1151), [9MR] used in computing a consumer’s credit score (see Res. 1439), [14JN] Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA H.R. 5743), [15JY] Child Nutrition Act: establish Healthy Habits School for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives Challenge Program to reduce childhood obesity by port World Fit program promoting physical fitness for commemorating and interpreting the role of the recognizing schools promoting good nutrition and to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national physical activity (see H.R. 5113), [22AP] Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for parks (see H.R. 4491), [21JA] Children and youth: promote minimum State require- hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Financial institutions: provide financial assistance to ments for prevention and treatment of concussions Res. 1128), [2MR] community development financial institutions to help caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] defray the costs of operating small dollar loan pro- 6172), [22SE] Pennsylvania State University: tribute to women’s grams (see H.R. 4694), [25FE] Colorado Rapids (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. volleyball team (see H. Res. 1015), [19JA] House Rules: require a Member, Delegate, or Resident 1747), [1DE] Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. Commissioner to hold an explanatory public meeting Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, 1430), [10JN] prior to the submission of congressional earmark promote, and facilitate the JFK 50–Mile Ultra-Mara- San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute (see H. requests (see H. Res. 1147), [9MR] thon (see H. Res. 1728), [18NO] Res. 1760), [14DE]

3404 INDEX STATES

Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race school construction and renovation, and other edu- Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination Course (see H. Res. 1513), [13JY] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: orientation, gender identification, or marital status 1671), [28SE] establish (see H.R. 6445), [18NO] of any prospective parent or the child involved (see Sheppard, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 1529), [15JY] Dept. of Education: extend deadline for distribution H.R. 4806), [10MR] Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reau- of late collections for the Federal Perkins Loan Pro- Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asy- thorize (see H.R. 5190), [29AP] (see H.R. 5220), gram (see H.R. 5448), [27MY] lum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), [10MR] [5MY] Solar energy: provide incentives for the development Social Security: ensure foster children are able to use Suzuki, Ichiro: tribute (see H. Res. 1657), [23SE] of solar energy (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] program and SSI benefits to address their needs and Texas A&M University: tribute to men’s and women’s Motions improve their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] track team (see H. Res. 1450), [17JN] Health: national policy to provide health care and re- ———expand permissive exclusion from participation Thomson, Bobby: tribute (see H. Res. 1730), [18NO] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] in Federal health care programs to individuals and U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. Reports filed entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. 1527), [15JY] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) 6130), [15SE] U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions Team (see H. Res. 1479), [25JN] SPRINGFIELD, MA and use funds to establish child care, global health U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts Bills and resolutions care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Hurley, Bob, Sr.: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), [29SE] of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1319), [29AP] Reports filed University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see SREBRENICA REMEMBRANCE DAY In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on H. Res. 1007), [13JA] Bills and resolutions Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s basket- Designate (see H. Res. 1423), [28MY] 111–409), [29JA] ball team (see H. Res. 1239), [13AP] ST. LOUIS, MO STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT University of Dayton: tribute to men’s basketball team Bills and resolutions HATCH ACT REFORM ACT Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office: designate (see H.R. (see H. Res. 1456), [21JN] Bills and resolutions University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. 6400), [15NO] Enact (see H.R. 4466), [19JA] ST. MARYS, GA Res. 1041), [27JA] STATE COLLEGE, PA University of Iowa: tribute to football team (see H. Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Res. 1092), [22FE] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] ———tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1233), of Point Peter in St. Marys, GA (see H.R. 5908), [25MR] [28JY] STATE DEPARTMENT BASIC AUTHORITIES ACT University of Maryland: tribute to men’s basketball STABENOW, DEBBIE (a Senator from Michigan) Bills and resolutions team (see H. Res. 1184), [16MR] Appointments Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and en- (see H. Res. 1491), [30JN] STAFFORD COUNTY, VA hance actions and funding to monitor and combat University of Southern California: tribute to men’s ten- Bills and resolutions anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), [29SE] nis team (see H. Res. 1480), [28JN] GSA: extend to private property owners and managers STATE PUBLIC FUNDS PROTECTION ACT University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swim- in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences Bills and resolutions ming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), [6MY] for leasing of space for Federal Government use Enact (see H.R. 6436), [18NO] University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (see given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. STATE SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT INITIATIVE H. Res. 1767), [15DE] 5713), [13JY] ACT Villanova University: tribute to football team and wom- STAND BY YOUR AD ACT Bills and resolutions en’s cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), [21JA] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5302), [13MY] Warner Robins, GA: tribute to Warner Robins Little Enact (see H.R. 4583), [3FE] STATES related term(s) FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS; NA- League softball team (see H. Res. 1703), [29SE] STANFORD, ALLEN TIONAL GUARD Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions 1546), [21JY] Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of pri- Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), [8JN] the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- vately held farm, ranch, and forest land to make Reports filed gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- their land available for access by the public for Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- maple-tapping under State or tribal programs (see Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] H.R. 5011), [13AP] (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] STANFORD FINANCIAL GROUP ———support maple syrup production research and Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: Bills and resolutions education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to promotion of maple products, and access to lands 2476) (H. Rept. 111–533), [13JY] the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. 5196), [29AP] Tribute to American Sail Training Association: Com- gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- lation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111–460), [13AP] tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Spe- STANISLAUS AG CENTER FOUNDATION 5034), [15AP] cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Com- Bills and resolutions American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Stanislaus County, CA: authorize designation of the stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111–470), [4MY] facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag 6403), [15NO] Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Center Foundation as the National Ag Science Cen- Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ter (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safe- structure (House) (H. Con. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 111– ———support facility under development by the guarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of 471), [4MY] Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, known as the Na- immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), [20MY] SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA tional Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), [26JY] ———secure Federal ownership and management of Bills and resolutions STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA natural, scenic, and recreational resources, protect GSA: extend to private property owners and managers Bills and resolutions cultural resources, and facilitate efficient extraction in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation: authorize designation of mineral resources (see H.R. 4880), [18MR] for leasing of space for Federal Government use of the facility under development as the National Armed Forces: enable State homes to furnish nursing given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. Ag Science Center (see H. Con. Res. 229), [20JA] home care to parents whose children died while serv- 5713), [13JY] ———support facility under development known as ing in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), [26JA] SPRATT, JOHN M., JR. (a Representative from South the National Ag Science Center (see H. Res. 1557), ———exclude bonus payments paid by State or local Carolina) [26JY] governments in determining eligibility for benefits Bills and resolutions introduced STANLEY, DEBORAH or assistance under Federal, State, or local programs Budget: provide an optional fast-track procedure the Appointments financed with Federal funds (see H.R. 6230), [28SE] President may use when submitting rescission re- Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve quests (see H.R. 5454), [28MY] [22DE] applications to operate new demonstration programs, ———provide budget enforcement for 2011 (see H. STARK, FORTNEY PETE (a Representative from renew existing programs, and enhance program flexi- Res. 1492, 1493), [30JN] California) bility (see H.R. 6354), [29SE] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- Bills and resolutions introduced Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. ative to health care reform, student loan reform, Braden, Dallas: tribute (see H. Res. 1351), [12MY] 294), [30JN]

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Business and industry: prohibit use of certain stimulus ———prohibit public officials from engaging in undis- nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with and disaster relief funds for business relocation in- closed self-dealing (see H.R. 6391), [29SE] prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] centives (see H.R. 6514), [9DE] Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- ———provide funds to States for rebates, loans, and Buy American Act: require total domestic content in zens the right to enact and repeal laws by voting other incentives to eligible individuals or entities green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, on legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. for the purchase and installation of solar energy sys- States using Federal funds, and property eligible for 69), [21JA] tems (see H.R. 5821), [22JY] certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled [20JY] the right to propose amendments to the Constitution Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a program by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), [21JA] [1JY] through which each State may provide a bust to ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens ———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services be displayed in one of the House Office Buildings the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery (see H.R. 4670), [23FE] 71), [21JA] from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), CERCLA: reauthorize and improve brownfields revital- ———give voters the right, through advisory voter [20JY] ization and State response programs (see H.R. 5310), initiative, to propose enactment and repeal of Federal ———reimburse States through the National Disaster [13MY] laws in a national election (see H.R. 4499), [21JA] Medical System for expenses incurred in providing Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to, or enter into treatment for health conditions and illnesses resulting owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- cooperative agreements with States to carry out com- from the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), [3FE] ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), prehensive and innovative strategies to end childhood ———renew authority to approve demonstration [29SE] hunger (see H.R. 5480), [8JN] projects designed to test innovative strategies in State ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- ———create a local food credit program to assist child welfare programs (see H.R. 6156), [16SE] shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers ———revise minimum allotments under the Projects been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] (see H.R. 5806), [21JY] for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness Children and youth: determine extent to which reports ———ensure safety of school meals by enhancing co- (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] of child abuse or neglect involving a potential com- ordination with States and schools operating school Dept. of Homeland Security: expand National Domestic bination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on meal programs in the case of recall of contaminated Preparedness Consortium to include the National the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see food (see H.R. 4590), [3FE] Center for Security and Preparedness (see H.R. H.R. 6498), [7DE] ———make grants for the prevention of animal cruelty 5485), [8JN] ———promote minimum State requirements for pre- to States that have prohibited the devocalization of Dept. of HUD: provide grants to State and local gov- vention and treatment of concussions caused by par- cats and dogs for purposes of convenience (see H.R. ernments to carry out programs to provide mediation ticipation in school sports (see H.R. 6172), [22SE] 5422), [27MY] between mortgagees and mortgagors facing fore- ———provide grants to State educational agencies in ———make receipt of funds under the child and adult closure (see H.R. 5754), [15JY] order to provide subgrants to eligible local entities care food program conditional on criminal back- Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program to promote financial education to students in the ground checks for child care staff members (see for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry classroom (see H.R. 5165), [28AP] H.R. 6469), [1DE] out training programs based on lessons from the ———require States to take certain additional steps ———provide commodity assistance to States partici- Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] to assist foster children in making the transition to pating in the school breakfast program (see H.R. ———establish a grant program to benefit domestic independent living (see H.R. 6193), [23SE] 4638), [22FE] minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), Coastal States Organization: anniversary (see H. Res. Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to develop [23JN] 1624), [15SE] a coordinated and comprehensive Federal coastal ———establish guidelines to prevent and address oc- Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories mapping effort (see H.R. 6215), [23SE] currences of bullying, provide grants to States for from classifying self-employed individuals as em- Dept. of Defense: cover a larger share of expenses related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Ac- ployees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program countability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on in the case of a State program during its first three [17DE] in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the years of operation (see H.R. 4843), [15MR] ———further the mission of the Global Justice Infor- U.S. (see H.R. 4548), [27JA] ———prohibit imposition of additional registration re- mation Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. quirements on privately-owned firearms by service- through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and Res. 230), [26JA] men and civilian employees beyond existing State Federal justice agencies (see H.R. 4970), [25MR] Congress: carry out congressional redistricting in ac- and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), [1JY] ———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assist- cordance with a process under which the public is ———provide authority to restrict competition to busi- ance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial informed of proposals and has the opportunity to nesses within States that fund projects at military and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system participate in their development prior to adoption installations (see H.R. 5755), [15JY] (see H.R. 5304), [13MY] (see H.R. 4918), [23MR] Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– ———make grants to States, units of local govern- ———establish terms and conditions for carrying out 12 educational grant programs and the requirements ment, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription congressional redistricting (see H.R. 6250), [29SE] of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse Constitutional amendments: allow Congress and States payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] education (see H.R. 5925), [29JY] to regulate corporate political campaign spending as ———anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H. Res. ———make recommendations to Interstate Commis- long as such limits do not abridge freedom of the 1641), [22SE] sion for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and press (see H.J. Res. 82), [14AP] ———award grants to eligible entities to establish or minimum standards to better protect public and offi- ———allow States to call a limited convention solely expand linked learning pathways and a system of cer safety (see H.R. 4969), [25MR] for the purposes of considering whether to propose pathways (see H.R. 6174), [22SE] ———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to a specific amendment to the Constitution (see H.J. ———award grants to State educational agencies for invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration Res. 95), [30JY] activities designed to integrate engineering education enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), [22JY] Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners into K–12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation engineering education (see H.R. 4709), [25FE] gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with ———increase percentage of Federal education tax backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU] 6098), [10AU] ———make grants to local educational agencies to ———provide grants to States and local governments Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), [11MR] for video recording of custodial interrogations (see to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Fed- ———make grants to State and local educational agen- H.R. 6508), [9DE] eral public entities to expedite the evaluation of cer- cies for abatement, removal, and interim controls ———provide incentive payments under the Edward tain permits (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] of polychlorinated biphenyls in public school facili- Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ Courts: appoint additional district judges in Southwest ties (see H.R. 6551), [17DE] JAG) Program for States to implement minimum border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys ———provide a grant program to support establish- and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), ment and operation of Teachers Professional Devel- 4614), [4FE] [23SE] opment Institutes (see H.R. 5556), [17JN] ———provide State and local government incentives ———disapprove district court ruling on California ———provide grants to State educational agencies and under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance same-sex marriage ban (see H. Res. 1607), [10AU] institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain serv- ———simplify and expedite access to Federal courts tary and secondary computer science education (see ices to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. for property owners once State remedies for just H.R. 5929), [29JY] 6214), [23SE] compensation have been exhausted (see H.R. 5624), ———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program ———require sharing of criminal records with State [29JN] payments to eligible local educational agencies with- sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), [16NO] Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and in 3 years (see H.R. 5843), [22JY] Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC of State occupational safety and health plans (see of minors (see H. Res. 1379), [19MY] to withdraw the license application for a high-level H.R. 4864), [16MR]

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Dept. of the Interior: ensure that the flags of the several and create local jobs through retention, restoration, Help America Vote Act: make an election administra- States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories or expansion of services needed by local commu- tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana encircle the Washington Monument (see H.R. 5530), nities (see H.R. 4812), [10MR] Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other [15JN] EPA: delay implementation of certain final rules in purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] ———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain States until accreditation classes are held in the ———require States to certify that aliens are prohib- portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. States for a certain period (see H.R. 5177), [29AP] ited from voting in elections for State or local office 5213), [5MY] (see H.R. 5287), [12MY] (see H.R. ———make additional capitalization grants to State as a condition of receiving funds under such Act 5697), [1JY] water pollution control revolving funds that adopt (see H.R. 6492), [2DE] ———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, Families and domestic relations: establish national and an apportionment of Representatives and require or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see State putative father registries and make grants to such redistricting be conducted by independent com- H.R. 5248), [6MY] States to promote permanent families for children missions (see H.R. 5596), [24JN] ———provide loans to certain organizations to address and responsible fatherhood (see H.R. 6298), [29SE] Housing: provide grants to States for low-income hous- habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent Federal Power Act: establish a regional transmission ing projects in lieu of low-income housing credits invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] planning process (see H.R. 5515), [10JN] (see H.R. 4687), [24FE] Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to ———require home inspections conducted for property America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regu- with federally related mortgages be conducted by [4FE] lations when ratified by the legislatures of two thirds State-licensed or certified home inspectors and in- Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain of the several States (see H.J. Res. 102), [30NO] clude such inspections in settlement statements (see highway funding by States on the enactment and ———create a loan program to provide funds to State H.R. 4854), [16MR] enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- special purpose vehicles for use in collateral support Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] programs and loan participation programs to benefit salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the ———conduct a study and develop a national inter- qualified manufacturers (see H.R. 4629), [22FE] storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend modal transportation plan (see H.R. 5799), [20JY] ———reaffirm commitment to safeguard and uphold persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relative to (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] governmental powers reserved to the States or the ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute ———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transpor- people (see H. Res. 1006), [12JA] volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, tation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. ———recognize historic and continuing importance of recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- 6299), [29SE] Federalism and uphold States’ rights (see H. Res. ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount available 1587), [30JY] H. Res. 1583), [30JY] for reimbursements payable to State approving agen- ———require State governments to submit fiscal ac- Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of cer- cies (see H.R. 4571), [2FE] counting reports as a condition to the receipt of tain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. ———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 5514), [10JN] 6497), [7DE] provide a plot allowance for spouses and children ———restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess ———end cycle of illegal immigration and withdraw of certain veterans who are buried in State ceme- grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 5903), Federal funds from States and their political subdivi- teries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] [28JY] sions that interfere with the enforcement of Federal Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability immigration law (see H.R. 5002), [13AP] (see H.R. retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand 5796), [20JY] amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] earthquakes (see H.R. 4852), [16MR] ———express that State and local governments and Education: authorize grants to train principals in in- ———prohibit requiring the use of specified percent- law enforcement personnel can investigate, identify, structional leadership skills and promote incorpora- age of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initia- apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal cus- tion of instructional leadership standards into State- tive and the State Homeland Security Grant Program tody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration law level principal certification or licensure (see H.R. for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] enforcement (see H. Res. 1384), [20MY] 5172), [28AP] ———require Federal payment of costs incurred by ———require risk assessments for State Homeland Se- ———develop State statistical literacy plans and make State or local governments in defending a State or curity Grant Program and require risk assessments grants for statistics-related teacher professional de- local immigration law that survives a constitutional conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be velopment and statistics education improvement (see challenge in Federal court (see H.R. 5774), [19JY] conducted with appropriate metropolitan area offi- H.R. 6355), [29SE] ———support credible and effective policies which cials (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] ———develop undergraduate and graduate curricula on welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and Flag-U.S.: anniversary of the 50-star U.S. flag (see child abuse and neglect, forensic interview training also prevent the unlawful entry or continued pres- H. Res. 1459), [22JN] programs, and regional training centers for State and ence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), Geothermal Steam Act: provide for distribution of reve- local child protection professionals (see H.R. 5847), [21JA] nues to States (see H.R. 5217), [5MY] [22JY] Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. Government regulations: provide special standing for ———foster community involvement (see H.R. 6356), 5748), [15JY] [29SE] State government officials to challenge proposed reg- Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- ———provide incentives to implement reforms and ulations issued in conjunction with the implementa- tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- strategies designed to improve outcomes for all stu- tion of Federal laws (see H.R. 4946), [25MR] nate information when an officer is seriously injured dents and significant reductions in achievement gaps Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] among subgroups of students (see H.R. 6244), of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that ———permit State and local officers to be candidates [29SE] is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] for sheriff (see H.R. 4466), [19JA] ———provide training and support for principals to ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of assist in turning around lowest performing schools States from the damage caused by the Deepwater the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. (see H.R. 5495), [9JN] Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the 5471), [28MY] ———repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] ———provide 100 percent reimbursement for medical from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see H.R. ———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue assistance provided to Native Hawaiians through a 6108), [14SE] shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 5945, 5973), federally-qualified health center or a Native Hawai- Election Assistance Commission: reimburse States for [29JY] ian health care system (see H.R. 6489), [2DE] costs incurred in establishing online voter registration ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater ———require approval of waivers relative to State programs (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regula- Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] tion of any expenditure in connection to an election cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, ———require States to provide oral health services (see H.J. Res. 98), [29SE] recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. ———constitutional amendment on congressional purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] 5364), [20MY] power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Medicare: provide that hospitals located in territories elections (see H.J. Res. 84), [13MY] Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganiza- are eligible for electronic health record incentive Electronic Fund Transfer Act: protect consumers who tion and recognition of the Native Hawaiian govern- payments in the same manner as hospitals located have government benefit cards (see H.R. 4552), ment (H.R. 2314), consideration (see H. Res. 1083), in one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] [29JA] [22FE] Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Elementary and Secondary Education Act: require Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish or establishment of national monuments in Arizona States receiving funds under such Act to establish Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- except by express authorization of Congress (see policies with respect to the auditing of charter nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), H.R. 4814), [10MR] schools (see H.R. 6204), [23SE] [26FE] ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Employment: provide funds to States, local govern- Health Insurance Rate Authority: establish (see H.R. national monuments in California except by express ment, and community-based organizations to save 4757), [4MR] authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4703), [25FE]

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———prohibit further extension or establishment of elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. ———prevent low-income public servants from falling national monuments in Colorado except by express 1468), [23JN] into poverty by modifying the Government Pension authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4716), [2MR] ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- Offset to protect their widows and spousal benefits ———prohibit further extension or establishment of tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- (see H.R. 6442), [18NO] national monuments in Montana except by express ditional spending disclosure requirements relative to ———provide for certain clarifications and extensions authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4754), [4MR] Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health ———prohibit further extension or establishment of Privacy: require governmental and business entities in Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] national monuments in Nevada except by express possession of electronic data containing personal in- ———require citizenship and immigration verification authorization of Congress (see H.R. 4675), [24FE] formation to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of eligibility for Medicaid and State Children’s ———prohibit further extension or establishment of of such information (see H.R. 6236), [28SE] Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4708), [25FE] national monuments in Utah except by express au- Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. ———reward States for engaging individuals with dis- thorization of Congress (see H.R. 4651), [23FE] Res. 1247), [14AP] abilities in work activities (see H.R. 5083), [20AP] ———require certain procedures for designating na- Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Con- Southeastern States: express condolences and support tional monuments (see H.R. 5580), [23JN] tingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for for people affected by flooding and commend first National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 4564), [2FE] responders and those assisting in recovery efforts [29NO] (see H.R. 4623), [9FE] (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Southwest Border Region Water Task Force: establish ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax investments in clean water projects and transpor- (see H.R. 4719), [2MR] State Small Business Credit Initiative: establish (see dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] H.R. 5302), [13MY] education and training (see H. Res. 1498), [1JY] Publice welfare programs: require States to take steps Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow National Labor Relations Act: clarify the intent of Con- to address domestic and sexual violence among Tem- (SMART) Research and Development Compact: gress for Federal labor law preemption of State and porary Assistance for Needy Families Program re- grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] local law (see H.R. 6436), [18NO] cipients (see H.R. 4978), [25MR] Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. that uncertified States and Indian tribes have author- 1618), [14SE] available for high speed rail and intercity rail projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- ity to use certain payments for certain noncoal rec- National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness lamation projects (see H.R. 4817), [10MR] Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] ———make entities involved in the Holocaust ineli- Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- Natural resources: improve natural resources manage- able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council ment planning for State-owned facilities used for gible to contract with any governmental agency for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive national defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] planning and sustainability challenge grant programs New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement H.R. 6347), [29SE] Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] officers, and first responders for response to at- Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse funds to States that carry out public takings for tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. of an Armed Forces member for a new State license Res. 1320), [4MY] private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] ———require State and local compliance with con- or certification required due to permanent change NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the in duty station of such member to another State Yucca Mountain license application review relative stitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), (see H.R. 4693), [25FE] to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. ———modify the dependent care tax credit and extend 1732), [18NO] [23JN] Recycling: encourage State and local governments to and increase the additional standard deduction for Nuclear energy: require a nuclear power facility li- establish plastic bag recycling programs (see H. Res. State and local real property taxes (see H.R. 5075), censee to notify the NRC and State and local au- 1506), [1JY] [20AP] thorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release ———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, H.R. 6386), [29SE] 5649), [30JN] and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and ———promote simplification and fairness in the ad- cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY] ministration and collection of sales and use taxes coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- ———reduce funding to States that do not enact laws ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, (see H.R. 5660), [1JY] prohibiting an individual from using a wireless com- ———provide for general revenue sharing (see H.R. restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] munication device while operating a motor vehicle Ohio: assist in conducting a bed bug prevention and 6300), [29SE] in a school zone (see H.R. 5097), [21AP] mitigation program (see H.R. 6383), [29SE] ———provide for reporting and disclosure by State SBA: reauthorize the National Small Business Tree and local public employee retirement pension plans Oil Pollution Act: facilitate ability of persons affected Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), [26JA] by oil spills to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), (see H.R. 6484), [2DE] Schools: enhance credit program for charter schools ———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), [21DE] through green initiatives (see H.R. 5989), [30JY] ———provide for timely consideration of claims sub- [29AP] ———improve measures of adequate yearly progress ———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- and implement sanctions for schools that do not bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard ———require criminal background checks for school members for their service and sacrifice since Sep- H.R. 5189), [29AP] employees (see H.R. 6547), [17DE] Texas: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1120), tember 11, 2001 (see H. Res. 1052), [2FE] Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage [25FE] Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local gov- Licensing Act: delay implementation of licensing re- Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt ernments in developing and implementing emergency quirements (see H.R. 5098), [21AP] air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- notification systems suitable for use on public rec- Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. reational lands (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] and States are prohibited from requiring Federal 5967), [29JY] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain dis- U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and charges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), 5301), [13MY] Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of [25MR] Small Business Act: waive temporarily certain match- families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] ———permit States to elect not to establish an Amer- ing amount requirements relative to small business Unemployment: modify threshold rates that must be ican Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 5425), development centers (see H.R. 4932), [24MR] met by a State in order to establish eligibility for [27MY] Small Business Investment Act: increase maximum fourth-tier emergency unemployment compensation Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National amount for loans to State and local development (see H.R. 6340), [29SE] Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), companies and provide temporary authority for debt ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ [27MY] refinancing of commercial real estate (see H.R. and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permit- 5412), [26MY] pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] ting Congress and the States to regulate expenditure Social Security: ensure foster children are able to use Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, of funds by corporations engaging in political speech program and SSI benefits to address their needs and transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State (see H.J. Res. 74), [2FE] improve their lives (see H.R. 6192), [23SE] using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such ———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists ———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] representing countries defined as state sponsors of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Chil- Veterans: establish a commission to review benefits terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), provided by each State to disabled veterans (see 5609), [28JN] [18NO] H.R. 4559), [2FE] ———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal con- ———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, ———establish a pilot program to encourage employ- tractors from making expenditures, and establish ad- Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance ment of veterans in energy-related positions (see ditional spending disclosure requirements for Federal Program (see H.R. 6378), [29SE] H.R. 4592), [3FE]

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———require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Appa- Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote STORY COUNTY, IA lachian Regional Commission to carry out an out- Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- Bills and resolutions reach program for veterans who reside in Appalachia versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain federally owned (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– land in Story County, IA (see H.R. 5669), [1JY] Voting: establish standards for publication of poll tapes 457), [25MR] STRATEGIC MATERIALS related term(s) NATIONAL used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5228), Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment SECURITY [6MY] (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security Bills and resolutions Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] Coins: provide research and development authority for and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe STEARNS, CLIFF (a Representative from Florida) alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and Bills and resolutions introduced increase congressional oversight over production, and strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] decennial census to include an inquiry on an individ- H.R. 6162), [22SE] Messages ual’s status as a veteran, spouse of a veteran, or Mineral Leasing Act: permanently withdraw all Federal Veto of H.R. 3808, Interstate Recognition of dependent of a veteran (see H.R. 5517), [10JN] lands from location and entry for uranium mining Notarizations Act: President Obama, [15NO] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve prevention, diag- and provide for leasing of such lands under such Motions nosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic ob- Act for uranium mining (see H.R. 6335), [29SE] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and structive pulmonary disease (see H.R. 5996), [30JY] Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] ———provide for certain requirements relative to im- production industries, processing, refining, purifi- Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent munization of veterans (see H.R. 5516), [10JN] cation, metals production and alloying, and magnet Federal contractors from making expenditures, and FCC: prohibit from regulating information services or production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. establish additional spending disclosure requirements Internet access services absent a market failure (see 4866), [17MR] relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), [24JN] H.R. 5257), [11MY] STRENGTHENING AND UPDATING RESOURCES Reports filed Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: require a prelimi- AND EQUIPMENT (SURE) ACT Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: nary report on current U.S. financial and economic Reports filed Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure crisis (see H.R. 4454), [13JA] Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] National Postdoc Appreciation Week: designate (see (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee STRENGTHENING OUR SHARE (S.O.S.) ACT on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. H. Res. 1545), [20JY] Taxation: exclude executive branch officers and em- Bills and resolutions Rept. 111–524), [1JY] Enact (see H.R. 5945), [29JY] Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- ployees from nonrecognition rules relative to the sale of property to comply with conflict-of-interest re- STRENGTHENING OUTCOMES FOR AMERICA’S mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURTS ACT 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] quirements (see H.R. 5639), [29JN] STEM CELL THERAPEUTIC AND RESEARCH Bills and resolutions Consideration of H.R. 2314, Native Hawaiian Govern- Enact (see H.R. 4446), [13JA] ACT ment Reorganization Act: Committee on Rules STRODEL, DANIEL J. (House) (H. Res. 1083) (H. Rept. 111–413), [22FE] Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 6081), [9AU] (see H.R. 6083), Appointments Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strength- House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Offi- ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections [10AU] Reports filed cer, [15JY] (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. STRONG BUDGET ACT Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111–511), [23JN] Amend: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] Bills and resolutions Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- Enact (see H.R. 4883), [18MR] STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE LEAD- ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- STUDENT ENHANCEMENT ACT ERSHIP mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions Appointments 111–426), [4MR] Enact (see H.R. 5261), [11MY] Board of Trustees, [27JA] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS MONTH Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid STEVENS, TED (a former Senator from Alaska) Bills and resolutions Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary Bills and resolutions relative to Designate (see H. Res. 1260), [15AP] Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1353), [12MY] Ted Stevens Icefield: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] STUDENT NONVIOLENT COORDINATING COM- STEWART, JAMES M. (JIMMY) Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 5281, MITTEE (ORGANIZATION) Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Mi- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions nors (DREAM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) James M. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Stewart Post Office Building, Indi- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1566), [28JY] ana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), [25JN] (H. Res. 1756) (H. Rept. 111–677), [8DE] STUDENT VISA SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment STONE, RANDY Bills and resolutions and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5208), [5MY] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who STUDENTS TAKING ACTION FOR ROAD SAFETY [22SE] fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] (STARS) ACT Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- STOP OIL SPILLS (SOS) ACT Bills and resolutions ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. Enact (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] STUPAK, BART (a Representative from Michigan) 111–492), [25MY] STOP TERRORIST ENTRY PROGRAM ACT Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States Bills and resolutions Health: national policy to provide health care and re- on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways Enact (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee STOP THE DROP HOUSES ACT in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions Medicaid: enhance quality through nursing facility sur- 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] Enact (see H.R. 5769), [19JY] vey system improvements (see H.R. 6074), [30JY] Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee STOP WASTE BY ELIMINATING EXCESSIVE ———require States to provide oral health services on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. PROGRAMS (SWEEP) ACT to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. Rept. 111–608), [16SE] Bills and resolutions 5364), [20MY] Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Enact (see H.R. 5568), [22JN] Michigan Technological University: anniversary (see H. Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), STOP WASTING ARCHIVE GRANTS ACT Res. 1564), [27JY] [22MR] Bills and resolutions Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mack- Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited Enact (see H.R. 5865), [27JY] inac Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for STOPPING THE EXCESSIVE GROWTH OF THE H.R. 6446), [18NO] Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACT Railroad Retirement Act: provide that a current connec- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) Bills and resolutions tion is not lost by an individual who is misled or (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] Enact (see H.R. 5955), [29JY] misinformed by the Railroad Retirement Board (see Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on STORNETTA OUTSTANDING NATURAL AREA H.R. 6422), [17NO] Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. ACT Taxation: allow an exemption from tax for individuals 2868) (H. Rept. 111–587), [14SE] Reports filed with gross income of not more than $50,000 (see Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) H.R. 6082), [10AU] Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. 111–437), [11MR] SUBURBAN AREAS related term(s) RURAL AREAS; (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] STORRS, CT URBAN AREAS Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. University of Connecticut: tribute to women’s basket- National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. 2314) (H. Rept. 111–412), [22FE] ball team (see H. Res. 1239), [13AP] Res. 240), [25FE]

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Taxation: adjust personal exemptions for high cost- SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EARMARK RE- Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and of-living areas (see H.R. 6345), [29SE] SCISSION, SAVINGS, AND ACCOUNT- ideals (see H. Res. 1352), [12MY] SUDAN, REPUBLIC OF THE ABILITY ACT Treaties and agreements: negotiation of a free trade Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions agreement (see H. Con. Res. 276), [6MY] Peace: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement be- Enact (see H.R. 5730), [14JY] U.N.: support membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), tween Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SAVINGS ACT [14SE] Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability Bills and resolutions TAIWANESE AMERICAN HERITAGE WEEK (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] Enact (see H.R. 5604), [25JN] Bills and resolutions ———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehen- Reports filed Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1352), [12MY] sive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- TANNER, JOHN S. (a Representative from Tennessee) People’s Liberation Movement/Army and call for ur- structure (House) (H.R. 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), Appointments gent and aggressive actions to establish peace in [15JY] Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions all regions (see H. Res. 1019), [20JA] SURPLUS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Act, [22AP] SUGAR LOAF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions introduced LAND EXCHANGE ACT OMB: establish the Federal Real Property Disposal Lawyers and attorneys: permanently extend certain at- Reports filed Pilot Program (see H.R. 5535), [16JN] torney and qualified non-attorney representatives fee Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) SUSPENDING TRAVEL AFTER YEARS OF PLEAS- withholding procedures under Social Security (see (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 111–525), [13JY] URE TRIPS ON UNWITTING TAXPAYERS H.R. 4532), [27JA] SULLIVAN, JOHN (a Representative from Oklahoma) (STAY PUT) ACT States: carry out congressional redistricting in accord- Bills and resolutions introduced Bills and resolutions ance with a process under which the public is in- Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations (see Enact (see H.R. 4447), [13JA] formed of proposals and has the opportunity to par- H.R. 5582), [23JN] SUTTON, BETTY (a Representative from Ohio) ticipate in their development prior to adoption (see Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study Bills and resolutions introduced H.R. 4918), [23MR] on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Armed Forces: extend time period for submission of TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other retroactive stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. Bills and resolutions sites as a unit of the National Park System (see 5449), [27MY] Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of sci- H.R. 6199), [23SE] E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee entific research in what is today Gombe Stream Na- Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising participants (see H. Res. 1494), [30JN] tional Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), [20JY] or representation in the provision of health care serv- Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of prod- Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism ices and require identification of the license of health ucts imported into the U.S. to establish registered in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutila- care professionals (see H.R. 5295), [13MY] agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept tion (see H. Res. 1088), [22FE] Insurance: express that a Government imposed mandate service of process against such manufacturers (see TAOS, NM requiring individuals to purchase health insurance H.R. 4678), [24FE] Bills and resolutions is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), [3FE] Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), funds to States that carry out public takings for consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] private purposes (see H.R. 5582), [23JN] Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see H. Res. 997), [12JA] Native Americans: congratulate Taos Pueblo, its leaders Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), [21JA] and its people, on the anniversary of the return of SUMMITVILLE PROCUREMENT PROTECTION Medicare: provide for timely access to post-mastectomy items (see H.R. 5593), [24JN] their sacred Blue Lake lands (see H. Res. 1634), ACT [16SE] SUTTON, PERCY Bills and resolutions Reports filed Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5158), [27AP] Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Tribute (see H. Res. 1349), [11MY] SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN ACT Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) Bills and resolutions SUZUKI, ICHIRO (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] Enact (see H.R. 5921), [29JY] Bills and resolutions Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: Com- SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES EXTEN- Tribute (see H. Res. 1657), [23SE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3254) SION ACT SWIGERT, JACK (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions TAOS PUEBLO INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SET- Enact (see H.R. 4623), [9FE] Space policy: anniversary of Apollo 13 mission and TLEMENT ACT SUPPORT WORKING PARENTS ACT recognition of heroic actions of crew and mission Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions control in Houston, TX (see H. Res. 1421), [28MY] Enact (H.R. 3254): consideration (see H. Res. 1017), Enact (see H.R. 5260), [11MY] SYNTHETIC FUELS [19JA] SUPREME COURT related term(s) COURTS Bills and resolutions Reports filed Bills and resolutions Taxation: provide an investment credit to promote the Armed Forces: urge the upholding of laws that allow Consideration of H.R. 3254, Provisions: Committee on conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), the families and friends of fallen members to mourn feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. [19JA] 6035), [30JY] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) Res. 261), [15AP] SYRACUSE, NY Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] Bills and resolutions H.R. 5092), [21AP] (see H.R. 5337), [18MY] TARBORO, NC Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] Main entrance: disapprove closure (see H. Con. Res. Bills and resolutions 314), [30JY] SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Anniversary (see H. Res. 1475), [24JN] O’Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), Bills and resolutions TARGETED TAX LIEN ACT [4MR] Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), [29AP] Bills and resolutions Political campaigns: express disapproval of decision SYRIA, ARAB REPUBLIC OF Enact (see H.R. 6439), [18NO] issued in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), Bills and resolutions TARIFF related term(s) FOREIGN TRADE [20AP] Foreign policy: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Bills and resolutions Real estate: require State and local compliance with Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists cotton sector through reductions in certain direct [23JN] (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMA- Messages [27MY] TION ACT National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Appropriations: establish National Commission on Ear- Bills and resolutions Obama, [4MY] mark Reform and OMB Office of Grant Making, Land use: clarify that uncertified States and Indian National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon streamline Federal grant making process, and end tribes have authority to use certain payments for Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine earmarks and limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. certain noncoal reclamation projects (see H.R. 4817), Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, 5775), [19JY] [10MR] [29JY] China: prohibit importation of plastinated human re- United Mine Workers of America: provide for use of TAIWAN mains from China (see H.R. 5524), [15JN] excess funds to provide certain pension benefits (see Bills and resolutions Dept. of Homeland Security: provide authority to more H.R. 5479), [8JN] Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Phil- aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile Reports filed ippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), [25MY] Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) (see H. Res. 1738), [29NO] Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of ex- Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): ac- ports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE] cord observer status (see H. Con. Res. 266), [21AP] [28SE]

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Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate TATUM, STEPHEN American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable Bills and resolutions stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who 6403), [15NO] (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] Appropriations: establish National Commission on Ear- [29SE] TAX CUT JOB CREATION ACT mark Reform and OMB Office of Grant Making, ———enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods Bills and resolutions streamline Federal grant making process, and end and services (see H.R. 6231), [28SE] Enact (see H.R. 4878), [18MR] earmarks and limited tax and tariff benefits (see H.R. ———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance pro- TAX EDUCATION & ACCOUNTABILITY (TEA) 5775), [19JY] gram and certain trade preference programs and ACT ———limit amount of funds made available to Federal amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- Bills and resolutions agencies if taxes are raised (see H.R. 5955), [29JY] porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), Enact (see H.R. 5959), [29JY] Armed Forces: allow the work opportunity credit to [13DE] TAX EXTENDERS ACT small businesses which hire members of the Ready ———increase the value of goods that can be brought Bills and resolutions Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), [16MR] into the U.S. duty free and without customs entry Enact (H.R. 4213): consideration of Senate amendment ———make employers of spouses of military per- procedures (see H.R. 5375), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see H. Res. 1550), sonnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see ———prevent importation of merchandise into the [22JY] H.R. 4764), [4MR] U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and coun- ———consideration of Senate amendment, same-day Aviation: provide that fees charged for baggage carried tervailing duty orders (see H.R. 6549), [17DE] consideration (see H. Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise ———remove preferential trade treatment for certain Res. 1537), [20JY] tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see textile articles (see H.R. 5940), [29JY] House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- H.R. 5021), [14AP] ———support effective enforcement of trade laws in- lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- cluding antidumping and countervailing duty orders Res. 1487), [29JN] ative to health care reform, student loan reform, and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. Motions school construction and renovation, and other edu- consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), [29SE] Enact (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] cation initiatives (see H.R. 4872), [17MR] Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. Reports filed ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- 5160), [28AP] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Pro- ative to health care reform, student loan reform, High-intensity sweetener (see H.R. 5123), [22AP] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) school construction and renovation, and other edu- House Rules: ban congressional earmarks, limited tax (H. Rept. 111–497), [26MY] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration (see H. benefits, and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) Res. 1203), [20MR] 1176, 1177), [12MR] (H. Rept. 111–556), [22JY] ———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- ———clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax bene- Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate ative to health care reform, student loan reform, fits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between Amendment to H.R. 4213, Provisions: Committee school construction and renovation, and other edu- the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), [1JY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111– cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), consideration of Sen- Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alco- 494), [25MY] ate amendments (see H. Res. 1225), [25MR] hol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol Bureau of the Census: publish improved annual meas- ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) (see H.R. 4940), [25MR] ures of family income to more accurately determine (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] Rechargeable ultracapacitor long life flashlights (see extent of poverty and anti-poverty effectiveness of Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- H.R. 4763), [4MR] means-tested benefit and tax programs (see H.R. sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Tariff Act: include ultralight aircraft under the defini- 5891), [28JY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), tion of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see Business and industry: allow companies to utilize exist- [29JN] H.R. 5307), [13MY] ing alternative minimum tax credits to create and Taxation: eliminate drawback fee on manufacture or TAX RELIEF, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RE- maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), [16MR] production of certain distilled spirits used in non- AUTHORIZATION, AND JOB CREATION ACT ———allow employers a refundable credit for increas- beverage products (see H.R. 4610), [4FE] Bills and resolutions ing employment (see H.R. 4437), [13JA] (see H.R. Work boots for men (see H.R. 6479), [2DE] Enact (H.R. 4853): consideration of Senate amendment 4565), [2FE] (see H.R. 4730), [2MR] Work boots for women (see H.R. 6480), [2DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] ———allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax- Work footwear for men (see H.R. 6475), [2DE] Reports filed free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist Work footwear for men covering the ankle (see H.R. Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Pro- them in providing for new equipment and facilities 6478), [2DE] visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1766) and workforce training (see H.R. 6025), [30JY] Work footwear for women (see H.R. 6476), [2DE] (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] ———amend Federal law to encourage the repatriation Work footwear for women covering the ankle (see TAX RELIEF CERTAINTY ACT of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), [29JY] H.R. 6477), [2DE] Bills and resolutions ———close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), Messages Enact (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] [20JY] Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Devel- TAXATION ———deny a deduction for image advertising expenses oping Country Designations and Terminations: Presi- Bills and resolutions for any trade or business whose gross receipts exceed dent Obama, [12JA] Agriculture: allow a credit against tax for certain fruit a certain amount (see H.R. 4518), [26JA] Reports filed and vegetable farmers (see H.R. 6164), [22SE] ———deny trade or business expense deduction for Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair ———exempt certain farmland from the estate tax (see damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. H.R. 5475), [28MY] H.R. 5995), [30JY] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] Airport and Airway Trust Fund: extend funding and ———eliminate drawback fee on manufacture or pro- Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on expenditure authority (see H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see duction of certain distilled spirits used in non-bev- Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. H.R. 4915), [23MR] (see H.R. 4957), [25MR] (see erage products (see H.R. 4610), [4FE] 111–646), [28SE] H.R. 5147), [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), [28JN] (see ———eliminate limitation on expensing certain depre- TARIFF ACT H.R. 5900), [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] (see ciable business assets (see H.R. 5085), [20AP] Bills and resolutions H.R. 6473), [2DE] ———encourage investment in certain industries by Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition ———extend funding and expenditure authority (H.R. providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling (see H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. (see H.R. 4877), [18MR] 5307), [13MY] Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] ———exclude from gross income contributions to the Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate Alcoholic beverages: allow a credit against excise taxes capital of a partnership (see H.R. 4839), [12MR] misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable for certain distilled spirits or wine produced from ———extend increased expensing of certain depre- under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws domestic agricultural waste or byproducts (see H.R. ciable business assets and the special depreciation (H.R. 2378), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), 5490), [9JN] allowance for certain business property (see H.R. [29SE] ———exempt the natural aging process in the deter- 4655), [23FE] Tariff: increase the value of goods that can be brought mination of the production period for distilled spirits ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid into the U.S. duty free and without customs entry (see H.R. 4873), [17MR] by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Pro- procedures (see H.R. 5375), [25MY] ———support State based alcohol regulation, clarify gram funds (H.R. 1586), consideration of Senate Reports filed evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure col- amendments (see H. Res. 1212), [24MR] (see H. Consideration of H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair lection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), [15AP] Res. 1606), [9AU] Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Alternative minimum tax: exempt survivor benefit an- ———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] nuity plan payments from the individual alternative by certain financial and other businesses (see H.R. Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act: Committee on minimum tax (see H.R. 5529), [15JN] 4414), [12JA] Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2378) (H. Rept. ———increase exemption amount and index such ———impose an excise tax on corporate contributions 111–646), [28SE] amount for inflation (see H.R. 5077), [20AP] to political committees and on corporate expenditures

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on political advocacy campaigns (see H.R. 4431), rofit buildings with energy efficient equipment and tend period from which such contributions for relief [13JA] materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), ———increase dollar limitation on expensing certain ———provide for home energy conservation bonds consideration (see H. Res. 1736), [29NO] depreciable assets and extend deduction (see H.R. (see H.R. 5617), [28JN] Economy: adjust personal exemptions for high cost- 4661), [23FE] Constitutional amendments: tax limitations (see H.J. of-living areas (see H.R. 6345), [29SE] ———promote simplification and fairness in the ad- Res. 87), [26MY] ———allow the private sector to create robust levels ministration and collection of sales and use taxes Construction industries: modify timing rules for deter- of economic growth (see H.R. 5029), [15AP] (see H.R. 5660), [1JY] mining gross income relative to certain construction ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, ———provide a credit for job training by successful contracts (see H.R. 6097), [10AU] extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- companies (see H.R. 5420), [26MY] ———provide for depreciation of certain roof systems sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage ———provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit (see H.R. 5396), [25MY] companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. for certain employers (see H.R. 4585), [3FE] Consumers: provide taxpayer protection and assistance 5893), [28JY] ———provide for total expensing for capital property relative to tax preparation (see H.R. 5047), [15AP] ———create jobs through infrastructure investment, placed in service between certain dates (see H.R. Corporations: decrease top marginal corporate rate and extending Emergency Fund for Job Creation and As- 6126), [15SE] prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to sistance, and eliminating loopholes that encourage ———reduce international tax avoidance and restore evade taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5893), a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. [26JY] consideration (see H. Res. 1568), [28JY] 5328), [18MY] Correctional institutions: provide benefits to individuals ———create jobs through tax relief for small busi- ———reduce payroll taxes for employers who expand who have been wrongfully incarcerated (see H.R. nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use payroll in high unemployment areas and make per- 4743), [3MR] repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt manent research and development credit, bonus de- Courts: disallow deductions for the payment of punitive reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. preciation, and increased expensing limitations (see damages (see H.R. 5994), [30JY] 4513), [26JA] H.R. 4965), [25MR] Credit: provide a limited exclusion from gross income ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see ———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate for the discharge of indebtedness of individuals (see H.R. 6181), [22SE] and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain cor- H.R. 4561), [2FE] ———express that the value-added tax is a massive porate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), [29JY] Credit cards: allow a temporary deduction of interest tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- ———reduce the maximum corporate rate of tax (see on unsecured credit card debt (see H.R. 4562), [2FE] come and only further push back America’s eco- H.R. 4781), [4MR] Dept. of Defense: ensure health coverage provided by nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), [13AP] (see ———require payment of manufacturers’ excise tax the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential H. Res. 1346), [11MY] on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and pro- coverage (see H.R. 4887), [19MR] ———express that the value-added tax is a massive vide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- tax increase that will result in hardships for families criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), [17JN] ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- and job-creating small business and will further push ———treat distributions of debt securities in a tax ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit back America’s economic recovery (see H. Res. free spin-off transaction in the same manner as dis- against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), 1317), [29AP] tributions of cash or other property (see H.R. 4486), [20MY] ———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, [21JA] Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K– increase limits on small business expensing of cer- Buy American Act: require total domestic content in 12 educational grant programs and the requirements tain depreciable assets, and extend alternative min- green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, of those programs and provide a tax credit to tax- imum tax relief (see H.R. 6467), [1DE] States using Federal funds, and property eligible for payers in such a State (see H.R. 5340), [19MY] ———make certain tax relief permanent and perma- certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), ———increase percentage of Federal education tax nently repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 6522), [20JY] dollars spent in classrooms (see H.R. 4611), [4FE] [15DE] (see H.R. 6538), [16DE] Catastrophe Savings Accounts: establish (see H.R. Dept. of Energy: reduce deficits and Government ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- 5915), [28JY] spending through elimination of wasteful energy sub- tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- Charities: allow a tax credit for charitable contributions sidies and programs (see H.R. 5780), [20JY] ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] (see H.R. 4702), [25FE] Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote fi- ———permanently extend Bush administration tax cuts Children and youth: create and encourage the creation nancial literacy, and expand opportunities for young and provide permanent alternative minimum tax and of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts estate tax relief (see H.R. 6415), [17NO] Coal: allow a credit for lightweight freight cars (see (see H.R. 4682), [24FE] ———prevent pending tax increases (see H.R. 4746), H.R. 4494), [21JA] ———establish a shared equity appreciation home- [3MR] Colleges and universities: exclude from gross income ownership pilot program (see H.R. 6562), [21DE] ———reform health care, Social Security, tax code amounts received for services by a student at a work ———expand purposes for which Build America for individuals and small businesses, and the budget college (see H.R. 5244), [6MY] Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), [4FE] process (see H.R. 4529), [27JA] Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax ex- ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Education: allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for penditure identified in annual tax expenditure report Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see [12JA] 5261), [11MY] H.R. 5291), [12MY] ———provide a receipt to each taxpayer who files ———allow a tax credit for qualified tuition and re- Community development: exclude income attributable a Federal income tax return (see H.R. 6458), [29NO] lated expenses (see H.R. 5286), [12MY] to certain empowerment zone real property from ———provide an election for unmarried, nonitemizing ———allow an increased credit for tuition and related gross income (see H.R. 6041), [30JY] individuals to have returns prepared by the Dept. expenses of certain individuals age 55 and older ———extend benefits of empowerment zones and en- of the Treasury (see H.R. 5050), [15AP] (see H.R. 5557), [17JN] terprise communities if those zones and communities ———require certain determinations before the filing ———allow distributions from 529 plans for the pay- still qualify for designation (see H.R. 6288), [29SE] of all notices of Federal tax liens and supervisory ment of student loans (see H.R. 5030), [15AP] ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- approval before the filing of certain notices of Fed- ———consolidate tax benefits into one credit against permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. eral tax liens (see H.R. 6439), [18NO] income tax for higher education expenses (see H.R. 5685), [1JY] Depts. of the Treasury and HUD: implement cost sav- 6033), [30JY] Congress: establish a point of order against consider- ings (see H.R. 5782), [20JY] ———coordinate reduction in the American Oppor- ation of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Man- Disasters: extend certain tax benefits relating to certain tunity Tax Credit with Federal Pell Grants, to the date Reform Act threshold for private sector man- disasters (see H.R. 5273), [11MY] extent such grants are attributable to expenses not dates (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] Diseases: require group and individual health insurance eligible for such credit (see H.R. 6488), [2DE] Conservation of energy: clarify types of energy con- coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and ———establish lifelong learning accounts to provide servation subsidies provided by public utilities eligi- colorectal cancer (see H.R. 4563), [2FE] an incentive for employees to save for career-related ble for income exclusion (see H.R. 5839), [22JY] District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the skills development and to promote a competitive ———extend credit for energy efficient appliances (see operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] workforce (see H.R. 5715), [13JY] H.R. 5744), [15JY] ———create disaster protection funds by property and ———expand incentives (see H.R. 5078), [20AP] ———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit casualty insurance companies for payment of policy- ———extend deduction for certain expenses of ele- to include insulated siding (see H.R. 4772), [4MR] holders’ claims arising from natural catastrophic mentary and secondary school teachers and allow ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for events (see H.R. 5762), [15JY] such deduction with respect to home school expenses industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- (see H.R. 6287), [29SE] reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ———permanently extend the American opportunity (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] extend period from which such contributions for re- tax credit increases made to the Hope Scholarship ———provide an elective payment for specified en- lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. Credit (see H.R. 6455), [29NO] ergy property (see H.R. 4599), [4FE] 4783), [9MR] ———provide for a permanent exclusion from gross ———provide financial incentives for owners of com- ———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable income for employer-provided educational assistance mercial and multifamily residential buildings to ret- contributions for relief of victims in Chile and ex- (see H.R. 5600), [24JN]

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———reduce rate on corporations that make certain Firefighters: clarify treatment of emergency service vol- ———clarify treatment of earmarks, limited tax bene- education contributions (see H.R. 4848), [15MR] unteers as independent contractors (see H.R. 5537), fits, or limited tariff benefits in conferences between (see H.R. 4878), [18MR] [16JN] the House and the Senate (see H. Res. 1502), [1JY] ———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on Foreign countries: provide for identification of cor- ———same-day consideration of resolutions allowing education loans (see H.R. 4574), [2FE] porate tax haven countries and increased penalties consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. Electric power: allow credit for installation of com- for tax evasion practices in haven countries that ship 1487), [29JN] posite, recyclable power line poles (see H.R. 5952), U.S. jobs overseas (see H.R. 5622), [29JN] Housing: allow first-time homebuyer credit for pur- [29JY] Foreign currencies: impose an excise tax on currency chase of principal residence to replace a principal ———encourage deployment of highly efficient com- transactions and use funds to establish child care, residence damaged or destroyed in a federally de- bined heat and power property (see H.R. 4751), global health care, and climate change adaptation clared disaster (see H.R. 5398), [25MY] [3MR] and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] ———allow the first-time homebuyer credit in the case ———extend credits related to the production of elec- Gambling: provide a recovery period for computer- of joint returns of long-time residents where only tricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 5521), [14JN] based gambling machines (see H.R. 5465), [28MY] 1 spouse meets the ownership and use requirements ———provide tax incentives for producing electricity ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. (see H.R. 4713), [26FE] from wasted heat (see H.R. 5977), [29JY] 4976), [25MR] ———exclude from gross income remediation pay- Electronic commerce: promote neutrality, simplicity, Gulf of Mexico: exclude from gross income compensa- ments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4697), [25FE] and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and tion provided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deep- ———expand and extend the first-time homebuyer services (see H.R. 5649), [30JN] water Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), credit (see H.R. 5168), [28AP] (see H.R. 5188), Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- [24JN] [29AP] (see H.R. 5623), [29JN] latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign ———provide for distributions from retirement plans ———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 6504), [8DE] (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] ———extend the first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. ———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured ———extend exemption for employer payroll taxes 5183), [29AP] mortgages who are economically affected by the relative to employment of new hires (see H.R. 6105), ———provide a partial exclusion from gross income Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), [10AU] of gain from the sale of non-principal residences [24JN] ———extend exemption from employer Social Secu- (see H.R. 4930), [24MR] ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected rity taxes relative to previously unemployed individ- ———provide an additional allowance for the deduc- by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil uals and credit for the retention of such individuals tion of qualified residence interest for a principal rig explosion and sinking (see H.R. 5699), [1JY] for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] Haiti: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash residence and waive recapture of first-time home- ———provide an exemption for employer payroll contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake buyer credit for home purchases made in 2008 (see taxes relative to employment of new hires and a (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), [19JA] H.R. 5239), [6MY] credit for retaining employees (see H.R. 4777), Health: allow a deduction for qualified long-term care ———provide deductions for costs incurred to reme- [4MR] insurance and a credit for individuals who care for diate hazardous drywall in principal residences and ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- those with long-term care needs (see H.R. 6234), for living costs due to vacating such residence, and curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- [28SE] credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- ———ensure an up or down vote on certain health [18MR] uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] ———provide relief to certain married couples ineli- ———provide for the eligibility of older workers for ———exclude from gross income discharge of indebt- gible for first-time homebuyer credit (see H.R. the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 5558), [17JN] edness incurred from long-term care expenses (see 4701), [25FE] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- H.R. 6357), [29SE] ———provide tax incentives for short sales as a pref- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and ———exempt certain emergency medical devices from erable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 4826), provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- the excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 6257), [11MR] tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] [29SE] ———provide that treatment of tenant-stockholders in ———provide incentives for small business job cre- ———expand health savings account availability, cooperative housing corporations also apply to stock- ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and eliminate medical expense deduction restrictions, and holders of corporations that only own land on which provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- provide cooperative governing of individual health residences are located (see H.R. 5437), [27MY] tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- [22MR] (see H.R. 4696), [25FE] rity number in order to claim the first-time home- ———reduce the employer portion of payroll taxes ———national policy to provide health care and re- buyer tax credit (see H.R. 4760), [4MR] in the case of employers who expand payroll (see form insurance procedures (see H.R. 5421, 5444), Immigration: require employers to sign a statement on H.R. 4680), [24FE] [27MY] tax returns that they do not knowingly employ indi- Families and domestic relations: allow a credit for birth ———national policy to provide health care and re- viduals not authorized to be employed in the U.S. mothers whose children are adopted (see H.R. 5251), form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), consideration (see H.R. 5306), [13MY] [6MY] (see H. Res. 1203), [20MR] Income: allow an exemption from tax for individuals ———eliminate any time limitation for granting equi- ———national policy to provide health care and re- with gross income of not more than $50,000 (see table innocent spouse relief (see H.R. 6089), [10AU] form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), corrections H.R. 6082), [10AU] ———modify the dependent care tax credit and extend in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 254), [19MR] ———repeal withholding of income taxes (see H.R. and increase the additional standard deduction for ———national policy to provide health care and re- 5959), [29JY] State and local real property taxes (see H.R. 5075), form insurance procedures (H.R. 3889), pass (see Information technology: establish a program to popu- [20AP] H.R. 5073), [20AP] late downloadable tax forms with taxpayer return ———provide additional protections for recipients of ———national policy to provide health care and re- information (see H.R. 5036), [15AP] the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit form insurance procedures (H.R. 4038), pass (see Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation (see H.R. 5693), [1JY] H.R. 5424), [27MY] of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), ———provide for incentives to encourage health insur- ———reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes [6MY] ance coverage (see H.R. 4944), [25MR] (see H.R. 5764), [15JY] ———establish tax-free COBRA premium payment ac- ———reform provision of long-term care insurance ———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for counts (see H.R. 6001), [30JY] (see H.R. 5890), [28JY] the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), [11MY] ———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. ———provide a credit for taxpayers with long-term ———require individuals to provide their Social Secu- 5095), [21AP] (see H.R. 5615), [28JN] care needs (see H.R. 5491), [9JN] rity number in order to claim the refundable portion ———repeal limitation on health flexible spending ar- ———provide for active qualified public safety em- of the child tax credit (see H.R. 4528), [27JA] rangements (see H.R. 5215), [5MY] ployees to elect to be covered under the hospital ———terminate advance payment of the earned in- ———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance tax (see H.R. 5279), [12MY] come tax credit (see H.R. 5885), [27JY] insurance (see H.R. 4995, 4999), [13AP] Internal Revenue Code: extend certain expiring provi- Federal aid programs: pay recovery rebates based on ———support efforts to extend the Health Coverage sions (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amend- 2007 tax returns, notwithstanding the limitation on Tax Credit to provide access to affordable healthcare ment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see H. Res. timing of payments, where necessary to correct a for Delphi Corp., retirees and other eligible individ- 1550), [22JY] manifest injustice (see H.R. 5659), [1JY] uals (see H. Res. 1628), [16SE] ———extend certain expiring provisions (H.R. 4213), Federal employees: exclude executive branch officers Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: de- consideration of Senate amendment—same-day con- and employees from nonrecognition rules relative to authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), [27JY] sideration (see H. Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. the sale of property to comply with conflict-of-inter- ———repeal (see H.R. 5421, 5424, 5444), [27MY] 1537), [20JY] est requirements (see H.R. 5639), [29JN] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to ———make persons having seriously delinquent tax House Rules: ban congressional earmarks, limited tax the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and debts ineligible for Federal employment (see H.R. benefits, and limited tariff benefits (see H. Res. Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in 4735), [3MR] 1176, 1177), [12MR] Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), [26AP]

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Investments: allow a deduction for the portion of any ———increase credit for 2- and 3-wheeled electric ———provide incentives for used oil re-refining (see equity investment used to buy down debt on com- highway vehicles (see H.R. 5705), [1JY] H.R. 6328), [29SE] mercial real property (see H.R. 5943), [29JY] ———modify and extend the credit for alternative ———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil compa- ———allow loans from certain retirement plans for motor vehicles (see H.R. 4990), [25MR] nies (see H.R. 5644), [30JN] the payment of certain small business expenses (see ———repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Political campaigns: reform system of public financing H.R. 5978), [29JY] (see H.R. 6312), [29SE] of Presidential elections (see H.R. 6061), [30JY] ———encourage retirement savings by modifying re- National Commission on Effective Marginal Tax Rates Power resources: encourage implementation of thermal quirements of employer-established individual retire- for Low-Income Families: establish (see H.R. 5574), energy infrastructure (see H.R. 5805), [21JY] ment accounts (see H.R. 4742), [3MR] [22JN] ———expand the qualifying advanced energy project ———exclude from personal holding company income National security: require all young persons to perform credit (see H.R. 5041), [15AP] dividends from foreign affiliates which are reinvested military or civilian service, allow induction to uni- ———extend certain renewable fuel and energy tax in the U.S. (see H.R. 5473), [28MY] formed services during wartime, and make perma- incentives and deny deduction for income attrib- ———exempt gain from sale of certain C corporation nent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. utable to domestic oil production or primary products stock from capital gains rate increase (see H.R. 5741), [15JY] (see H.R. 5435), [27MY] 6323), [29SE] Native Americans: allow Indian tribes to receive chari- ———extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used ———improve operation of employee stock ownership table contributions of apparently wholesome food as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. plans (see H.R. 5207), [5MY] (see H.R. 6263), [29SE] 4940), [25MR] ———increase funding for individual development ac- Natural gas: allow energy investment tax credit and ———extend production and investment tax credits, counts through funds received by eliminating the residential energy efficient property credit for natural increase investment tax credit relative to geothermal domestic production tax deduction for coal and other gas heat pumps (see H.R. 5518), [10JN] electric power generation equipment, and extend cer- hard mineral fossil fuels (see H.R. 6067), [30JY] Noise pollution: allow individuals a credit against in- tain energy property grants (see H.R. 6121), [14SE] ———make permanent the reduced individual income come tax for noise abatement property installed in ———extend the qualifying advanced energy project tax rate on dividends (see H.R. 6330), [29SE] residences impacted by train and airplane noise (see credit (see H.R. 5638), [29JN] ———provide a 15–year recovery period for nonresi- H.R. 6364), [29SE] ———increase energy credit for equipment used to dential real property in rural areas (see H.R. 5314), Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill generate electricity by geothermal power and extend [13MY] Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil grants for specified energy property (see H.R. 4424), ———provide a permanent exclusion of all gain on spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] [12JA] certain small business stock (see H.R. 4663), [23FE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: commend ———make qualified biogas property eligible for the ———provide for tax preferred savings accounts for efforts of State legislatures, attorneys general, and energy credit and permit new clean renewable energy individuals under age 26 (see H.R. 6321), [29SE] citizens to resist implementation (see H. Res. 1230), bonds to finance qualified biogas property (see H.R. ———provide insurance coverage for certain indirect [25MR] 5581), [23JN] investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 5032), ———deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 5882), ———modify the energy credit for microturbine prop- [15AP] [27JY] erty (see H.R. 6515), [9DE] ———provide permanent zero percent rate for individ- ———repeal (see H.R. 4901, 4903, 4910), [22MR] ———provide a refundable credit against income tax uals and corporations (see H.R. 6358), [29SE] (see H.R. 4919), [24MR] (see H.R. 4944, 4972), to assist individuals with high residential energy ———provide special rules for investments lost in a [25MR] (see H.R. 5005), [13AP] (see H.R. 5073), costs (see H.R. 4706), [25FE] fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), ———provide an investment credit to promote the [20AP] (see H.R. 5216), [5MY] (see H.R. 5421, [15AP] conversion of U.S. coal and domestic carbonaceous 5424, 5444), [27MY] (see H.R. 6555), [17DE] ———waive penalty on early distributions from indi- feedstocks into synthetic fuels and gas (see H.R. ———repeal certain limitations on tax health care ben- vidual retirement plans for small business invest- 6035), [30JY] efits (see H.R. 5923), [29JY] ments (see H.R. 5318), [14MY] ———provide an investment tax credit for advanced ———repeal limits on health-related tax benefits and IRS: disclose certain return information relative to biofuel production (see H.R. 5343), [19MY] treat high deductible plans as qualified health plans identity theft (see H.R. 5972), [29JY] ———provide an investment tax credit for biomass (see H.R. 5936), [29JY] ———focus on internal revenue law violations by per- heating property and repeal the passive activity limi- ———repeal provisions relative to health savings ac- sons under investigation for promotion of commer- tation exception for working interests in oil and gas counts (see H.R. 5126), [22AP] cial sex acts and human trafficking and increase property (see H.R. 5918), [29JY] ———repeal specific provisions (see H.R. 4911), monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpay- ———reduce oil consumption and improve energy se- [22MR] ment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), [2DE] curity (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] ———include in Form 1040 instruction booklet infor- Pensions: allow a credit for individuals age 18 through ———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for re- mation relative to Federal Government revenues, 30 for certain retirement contributions (see H.R. newable fuels (see H.R. 6541), [17DE] spending, and public debt (see H.R. 4943), [25MR] 5031), [15AP] ———temporarily increase investment tax credit for ———permit issuance of prospective guidance clari- ———allow multiemployer plans to amortize losses geothermal energy property (see H.R. 5612), [28JN] fying employment status of individuals for purposes from certain fraudulent investment schemes over a Public debt: allow an individual to designate $3 on of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive as- certain period (see H.R. 4608), [4FE] their income tax return to be used to reduce the sessments relative to such clarifications (see H.R. ———expand personal and retirement savings by al- public debt (see H.R. 5497), [9JN] 6128), [15SE] lowing employees not covered by qualified retire- ———allow an individual to designate a percentage ———prohibit hiring of additional employees to im- ment plans to save for retirement through automatic of their income tax liability be used to reduce the plement, administer, or enforce health insurance re- individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), public debt and require spending reductions equal form (see H.R. 5054), [15AP] (see H.R. 5066), [10AU] to amounts so designated (see H.R. 5536), [16JN] [20AP] (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] ———extend waiver of minimum distribution rules ap- ———establish a fee on transactions which would ———require disclosure of names of individuals who plicable to certain retirement plans (see H.R. 4421), eliminate the national debt and provide an income are granted amnesty from criminal prosecution (see [12JA] tax credit to offset the impact of the fee (see H.R. H.R. 5076), [20AP] ———provide for reporting and disclosure by State 4646), [23FE] Medicaid: require approval of waivers relative to State and local public employee retirement pension plans Railroads: provide an incentive to encourage the re- provider taxes that exempt certain retirement com- (see H.R. 6484), [2DE] placement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars munities (see H.R. 6163), [22SE] ———treat certain employee-funded pensions the same with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. Members of Congress: disclose delinquent tax liability, as qualified trusts for purposes of unrelated debt- 5478), [8JN] require an ethics inquiry, and garnish wages of a financed income derived from real property and in- Rangel, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 1737), Member with Federal tax liability (see H.R. 6145), crease limit on elective deferrals to such pensions [29NO] [16SE] (see H.R. 6056), [30JY] Real estate: exempt certain stock of real estate invest- Motor vehicles: modify credit for qualified fuel cell Petroleum: allow for deduction for domestic oil related ment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in motor vehicles by maintaining level of credit for production activities of companies which are not U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 5901), [28JY] vehicles placed in service after 2009 and by allowing major integrated oil companies (see H.R. 5104), ———make permanent the deduction for premiums credit for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. [21AP] on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 6322), [29SE] 5174), [28AP] ———deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- ———modify treatment of foreign investments in U.S. Motor vehicles: allow a deduction for interest paid ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil real property (see H.R. 4539), [27JA] on indebtedness incurred in connection with the pur- Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] ———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax chase of a new automobile or light truck (see H.R. ———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a 4897), [21MR] for an oil spill if such person commits certain addi- first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 334), [15DE] ———extend deduction for qualified motor vehicle tional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] ———provide a maximum rate on gain from the sale taxes for motor homes (see H.R. 4699), [25FE] ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue or exchange of depreciable real property by individ- ———impose a vehicle mileage tax for mobile mount- to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by uals (see H.R. 5263), [11MY] ed concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any ———reform and encourage investment in commercial fuels (see H.R. 6313), [29SE] future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] real estate (see H.R. 6317), [29SE]

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Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of estab- ———establish a tax, regulatory, and legal structure ———suspend taxation of unemployment compensa- lishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), [30JY] that encourages small businesses to expand and inno- tion for a certain period (see H.R. 4718), [2MR] Recycling: allow retail businesses a tax credit against vate (see H.R. 5109), [22AP] Veterans: extend the work opportunity credit for em- income for a portion of the cost of recycling plastic ———establish temporary work opportunity credit to ployers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. carry-out bags and other types of plastic (see H.R. encourage small businesses to hire certain unem- 5400), [25MY] 5695), [1JY] ployed individuals (see H.R. 4620), [9FE] ———increase work opportunity tax credit for hiring Refuse disposal: provide an investment credit for ———increase deductions for start-up expenditures veterans (see H.R. 4443), [13JA] waste-to-energy facilities (see H.R. 5856), [26JY] and small business meal and entertainment expenses, Virgin Islands: assist in recovery and development by Religion: provide a religious exception to the require- provide a standard deduction for business use of reducing tax imposed on distributions from certain ment that certain tax preparers file returns on mag- a home, and extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. retirement plans’ assets (see H.R. 4679), [24FE] netic media (see H.R. 4981), [25MR] 4637), [22FE] WIC: allow a credit for infant formula rebates (see Renewable energy: extend, expand, and improve tax ———prevent the imposition of new burdensome or H.R. 6159), [22SE] incentives and grant programs for renewable energy, unfair tax collecting requirements on small online Messages especially solar energy (see H.R. 5931), [29JY] businesses (see H. Res. 1570), [29JY] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2011: ———extend and modify credits for alcohol used as ———provide a credit for investment in new or ex- President Obama, [2FE] fuel (see H.R. 5757), [15JY] panding small businesses (see H.R. 5691), [1JY] Economic Report: President Obama, [22FE] ———extend investment tax credit for offshore wind ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Motions Airport and Airway Trust Fund: extend funding and facilities (see H.R. 5771), [19JY] ation (see H.R. 5486), [9JN] ———promote development and use of marine and ———provide incentives for small business job cre- expenditure authority (H.R. 4853), [2DE] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution rel- hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies and ation (H.R. 5486), consideration (see H. Res. 1436), ative to health care reform, student loan reform, identify and address potential impacts of such tech- [14JN] school construction and renovation, and other edu- nologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] ———provide relief (see H.R. 4841), [12MR] cation initiatives (H.R. 4872), [21MR], [25MR] ———provide exception to arbitrage rules for prepay- ———provide tax relief, ease regulatory burden, and Business and industry: impose a higher rate of tax ments for electricity generated from renewable re- provide expanded access to credit (see H.R. 5554), on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled sources (see H.R. 4967), [25MR] [17JN] Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), [25MR], ———provide for an investment credit for biofuel fa- ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- quirements for certain payments to corporations (see [10AU] cilities (see H.R. 5142), [26AP] Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for chari- ———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean re- H.R. 5141), [26AP] ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- table contributions for relief of victims in Chile and newable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of quirements for certain payments to corporations or extend period from which such contributions for re- governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see H.R. for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage lief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 6117), [14SE] 4783), [30NO] ———treat any business credit attributable to wind, companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and solar, or biomass electricity production and invest- 5982), [30JY] Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and dis- retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] ment in solar energy property as refundable to a ability insurance program, provide cash relief for Employment: provide incentives for small business job certain extent (see H.R. 5372), [24MY] creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Research: increase the credit for research expenses and years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see H.R. provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] [4MR] 5834), [22JY] Solar energy: increase the residential energy credit and Health: national policy to provide health care and re- ———make permanent and increase credit for increas- the investment tax credit with respect to solar prop- form insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), [21MR] ing research activities and increase domestic produc- erty with a nameplate capacity of less than 20 kilo- Internal Revenue Code: extend certain expiring provi- tion activities deduction for property for which re- watts (see H.R. 5763, 5765), [15JY] sions (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] search and development occurred in the U.S. (see ———provide incentives for the development of solar Small business: provide incentives for small business H.R. 6201), [23SE] energy (see H.R. 5252), [6MY] job creation (H.R. 5486), [15JN] ———provide incentives for the development of quali- ———provide that solar electric property need not be ———repeal expansion of information reporting re- fied infectious disease products (see H.R. 6331), located on the property to which it is generating quirements for certain payments to corporations or [29SE] electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage San Bruno, CA: exclude from gross income compensa- property credit (see H.R. 5464), [28MY] companies to move operations offshore (H.R. 5982), tion provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., for Sports: make funds and tax benefits available to assist [30JY] victims of natural gas explosion and treat as non- job creation and workforce diversification in the golf Reports filed taxable gains from conversion of affected property industry (see H.R. 5878), [27JY] Censure of Representative Charles B. Rangel: Com- (see H.R. 6428), [18NO] States: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of mittee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Schools: allow a refundable credit for tuition expenses an Armed Forces member for a new State license Res. 1737) (H. Rept. 111–661), [29NO] incurred for each qualifying child of the taxpayer or certification required due to permanent change Consideration of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Af- in attending public or private elementary or sec- in duty station of such member to another State fordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Reconciliation ondary school (see H.R. 5060), [15AP] (see H.R. 4693), [25FE] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1203) Science: provide incentives for life sciences research ———provide for general revenue sharing (see H.R. (H. Rept. 111–448), [20MR] (see H.R. 6165), [22SE] 6300), [29SE] Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: Securities: make permanent the treatment of municipal Tax-exempt organizations: require certain entities, in- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. bonds guaranteed by Federal home loan banks as cluding business leagues and chambers of commerce, Rept. 111–660), [29NO] tax exempt bonds (see H.R. 5311), [13MY] disclose sources and amounts of contributions (see Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- ———require issuer of tax-exempt State or local bonds H.R. 4605), [4FE] structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) to obtain certification that the fees and interest rate Taxpayers: reduce burdens and enhance protections (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] are reasonable without materially increasing risk (see (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] Consideration of H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax H.R. 5189), [29AP] Technology: allow a credit for equity investments in Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Senior citizens: increase additional standard deduction high technology and biotechnology small business 1436) (H. Rept. 111–506), [14JN] for individuals age 65 and older (see H.R. 5956), concerns developing innovative technologies that Consideration of H.R. 5893, Investing in American [29JY] stimulate private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee ———repeal taxes on income and improve income [15JY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1568) (H. Rept. 111– security (see H.R. 5725), [13JY] Tobacco products: impose the same rate on pipe to- 577), [28JY] Small business: allow a business credit for investments bacco as is imposed on roll-your-own tobacco (see Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- in rural microbusinesses (see H.R. 5990), [30JY] H.R. 4439), [13JA] ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- ———allow a business credit for small business loans ———reduce smuggling (see H.R. 5178), [29AP] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] Transportation: provide individuals a deduction for 111–426), [4MR] ———allow a credit against income tax for qualified commuting expenses (see H.R. 4964), [25MR] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, equity investments in certain small businesses (see ———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: H.R. 5864), [26JY] arrangements as qualified transportation fringe bene- Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. ———allow a deduction for certain small business fits (see H.R. 5129), [22AP] Rept. 111–497), [26MY] income (see H.R. 6168), [22SE] Unemployment: exclude from gross income distribu- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- ———allow an income tax credit for equity invest- tions from individual retirement plans during periods employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- ments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. of unemployment in 2009, 2010, and 2011 (see H.R. mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. 4769), [4MR] 6457), [29NO] 111–556), [22JY] ———encourage creation and growth of small business ———provide benefits during summer vacation for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, and reduce the cost of complying with tax require- nonprofessional school employees (see H.R. 5080), Middle Class Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules ments (see H.R. 4779), [4MR] [20AP] (House) (H. Res. 1745) (H. Rept. 111–671), [1DE]

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Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax cation, and enhance geography teacher training (see access, and promote free flow of information (see Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, H. Res. 1341), [6MY] H.R. 5694), [1JY] and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) TEAGUE, HARRY (a Representative from New Mex- Crime: protect youth from exploitation by adults using (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] ico) the Internet (see H.R. 6027), [30JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Bills and resolutions introduced ———require reporting on certain information and Education Jobs Fund Establishment and Medicaid BLM: withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding communications technologies of foreign countries Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Temporary Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training and develop action plans to improve capacity of Increase Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. facilities in New Mexico (see H.R. 5800), [20JY] certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. Res. 1606) (H. Rept. 111–584), [9AU] Dept. of Justice: provide incentive payments under the 4962), [25MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Dept. of Agriculture: establish Office of Rural FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement min- Broadband Initiatives (see H.R. 4545), [27JA] Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. imum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see Dept. of Commerce: establish a technology deployment Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] H.R. 4614), [4FE] and early-stage business investment grant program Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, Dept. of Labor: publish on an Internet website certain (see H.R. 6120), [14SE] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: Com- information about the number of veterans who are ———establish Clean Energy Technology Manufac- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1225) (H. Rept. employed by Federal contractors (see H.R. 6103), turing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 5156), 111–458), [25MR] [10AU] [27AP] In the Matter of Representative Stark: Committee on Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the VetStar Award ———study and report on access by blind consumers Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. Program to recognize businesses for contributions to certain electronic devices, establish minimum non- 111–409), [29JA] to veterans’ employment (see H.R. 5484), [8JN] visual access standards for such devices, and estab- Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, House Rules: require chairs and ranking members of lish an enforcement office (see H.R. 4533), [27JA] and Enforcement Act: Committee on Financial Serv- committees and subcommittees to indicate whether Dept. of Defense: establish a joint task force to im- ices (House) (H.R. 2267) (H. Rept. 111–656), they have any financial interest in anyone affiliated prove the research and development of lighter weight [15NO] with a witness at a hearing (see H. Res. 1235), body armor (see H.R. 5063), [15AP] Reconciliation Act: Committee on the Budget (House) [25MR] (see H. Res. 1268), [15AP] ———reform energy policy (see H.R. 5280), [12MY] (H.R. 4872) (H. Rept. 111–443), [17MR] Dept. of Education: authorize grants for the creation, Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see H.R. for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- 4575), [2FE] H.R. 5206), [4MY] ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules ———establish a pilot program that utilizes commu- Natural gas: promote domestic research and develop- (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] nity, innovation, and technology to improve physical ment (see H.R. 5062), [15AP] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate fitness education and curriculum in elementary Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: clarify Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- schools and secondary schools (see H.R. 5946), that uncertified States and Indian tribes have author- pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules [29JY] ity to use certain payments for certain noncoal rec- (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] ———make grants to institutions of higher education lamation projects (see H.R. 4817), [10MR] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- for the expansion of master’s degree in physical Veterans: establish a pilot program to encourage em- sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on education programs that emphasize technology and ployment of veterans in energy-related positions (see Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), innovative teaching practices (see H.R. 5022), H.R. 4592), [3FE] [29JN] [14AP] Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- TECHNOLOGY related term(s) ELECTRONICS; RE- ———provide grants to State educational agencies and mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) SEARCH; SCIENCE institutions of higher education to strengthen elemen- (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] Bills and resolutions tary and secondary computer science education (see TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS related term(s) African Americans: recognize individuals who have H.R. 5929), [29JY] FUNDRAISING; NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS overcome obstacles to enhance innovation and com- Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distin- Bills and resolutions petitiveness in the field of science (see H. Res. guished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. Political campaigns: require certain campaign-related 1133), [2MR] 1322), [4MY] communications which are paid for by certain tax- Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- ———authorize the National Nuclear Security Admin- exempt organizations or political organizations to in- nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian istration to establish technology transfer centers at clude a statement naming their largest donors (see cotton sector through reductions in certain direct national security laboratories (see H.R. 5262), H.R. 4583), [3FE] payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), [11MY] Taxation: require certain tax-exempt entities, including [27MY] ———carry out initiatives to advance innovation in business leagues and chambers of commerce, dis- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all nuclear energy technologies, make nuclear energy close sources and amounts of contributions (see H.R. stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. systems more competitive, and increase efficiency 4605), [4FE] 6403), [15NO] and safety of civilian nuclear power (see H.R. 5866), TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE ACT Army: commend achievements in and commitment to [27JY] Bills and resolutions environmental sustainability and energy security (see ———establish Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] H. Res. 1106), [24FE] 4907), [22MR] TAXPAYER RECEIPT ACT Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage ———establish monetary prizes for achievements in Bills and resolutions the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel Enact (see H.R. 6458), [29NO] [29JY] alternatives (see H.R. 5505), [10JN] TAYLOR, CHARLES Buy American Act: require total domestic content in ———reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Messages green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, Agency-Energy (see H.R. 4906), [22MR] National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian States using Federal funds, and property eligible for Dept. of HHS: reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, [19JY] certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 5792), grant programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] TAYLOR, GENE (a Representative from Mississippi) [20JY] Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations Appointments Colleges and universities: require institutions that re- for the Science and Technology Directorate (see John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] ceive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent har- Bills and resolutions introduced H.R. 4842), [15MR] Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding assment and bullying (see H.R. 6425), [18NO] ———conduct a study and submit a report to Congress Communications Act: reform universal service provi- self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. on the use of explosives detection technologies in sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] air transportation (see H.R. 4442), [13JA] NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- ———establish the Cyber Security Domestic Prepared- Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), consider- ness Consortium (see H.R. 4507), [26JA] for F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft (see ation (see H. Res. 1051), [2FE] ———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division H.R. 6102), [10AU] ———enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), [29JY] and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation’s ———improve the littoral combat ship program (see Conservation of energy: assess potential of smart elec- cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism H.R. 6494), [2DE] tronics to reduce home and office electricity demand and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] University of Southern Mississippi: anniversary (see and incorporate smart electronics into the Energy Dept. of Justice: design and implement a procedure H. Res. 1218), [24MR] Star Program (see H.R. 5070), [20AP] to permit enhanced searches of the National DNA Motions ———improve energy efficiency of outdoor lighting Index System (see H.R. 6011), [30JY] House of Representatives: adjournment, [16DE] (see H.R. 5201), [4MY] ———establish the Organized Retail Theft Investiga- TEACHING GEOGRAPHY IS FUNDAMENTAL ———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see tion and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), [29JY] ACT H.R. 6144), [16SE] ———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Pro- Bills and resolutions Consumers: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- gram funds for auditing sexual assault evidence Education: include geography in certain education re- nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic form proposals, provide funding for geography edu- unique technology standards as a condition of market Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), [10AU]

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———provide incentive payments under the Edward Health: encourage use of medical checklists through National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/ research (see H.R. 5742), [15JY] [6MY] JAG) Program for States to implement minimum ———extend health information technology assistance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk 4614), [4FE] substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), Dept. of Labor: award grants for worker training, tech- 5025), [14AP] (see H.R. 5040), [15AP] [19MR] nology development, and applied research in the Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- ———require installation of event data recorders in wind energy industry production and energy efficient ness for certain individuals employed in advanced all motor vehicles manufactured in the U.S. (see construction, retrofitting, and design industries (see energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] H.R. 5169), [28AP] (see H.R. 5345), [19MY] H.R. 4584), [3FE] House of Representatives: establish and implement a ———require motor vehicle safety standards for vehi- Dept. of the Interior: conduct a technological capability process under which the public may view pro- cle electronics and reauthorize and provide greater assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study ceedings of the House and committees online (see transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see on recovery of minerals from the seabed of the U.S. H. Res. 1166), [11MR] H.R. 5381), [25MY] (see H.R. 4792), [9MR] Immigration: increase U.S. competitiveness through en- National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control hancing access to high-skilled foreign workers, re- [24MR] systems and improve oil spill response and removal taining those educated in the U.S., and streamlining National Robotics Week: designate (see H. Res. 1055), technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] employer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), [2FE] Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain [1JY] National security: enhance security and resiliency of highway funding by States on the enactment and Information technology: commend companies for advo- U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxi- cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- H.R. 5548), [16JN] cated driving (see H.R. 4891), [19MR] tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful ———establish the Executive Cyber Director and clar- ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see ify authority relative to critical information infra- technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and H. Res. 1512), [13JY] structure policy creation, verification, and enforce- require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the ment measures (see H.R. 6351), [29SE] prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), U.N. or any other international governmental organi- ———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 6275), [13DE] zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] Economy: invest in innovation through research and Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), development and improve competitiveness of the 4595), [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), [9MR] [28AP] U.S. (see H.R. 5116), [22AP] (see H.R. 5325), Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support ———making emergency supplemental appropriations [18MY] citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see ———invest in innovation through research and devel- ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit H.R. 6080), [9AU] opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- (H.R. 5116), consideration (see H. Res. 1344), [22JN] nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk [11MY] ———prevent import or export of materials, equip- oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] ———invest in innovation through research and devel- ment, goods and technology useful for any nuclear, New Jersey: commend construction of the New opment and improve competitiveness of the U.S. biological, chemical, missile, or conventional arms Meadowlands Project as one of the most energy- (H.R. 5116), consideration of Senate amendment (see programs (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] efficient and environmentally sustainable sports com- H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Laser: anniversary of invention (see H. Res. 1310), plexes in the world (see H. Res. 1563), [27JY] Education: express that adding art and design into Fed- [29AP] NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), [20AP] eral programs that target science, technology, engi- Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- ———support development of technical standards and neering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- conformance architecture to improve emergency innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 1702), nate information when an officer is seriously injured communication and tracking technologies for use in [29SE] or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] locating trapped individuals in confined spaces (see ———stimulate collaboration with respect to, and pro- Library of Congress: make available to the public bulk H.R. 5132), [22AP] vide for coordination and coherence of, science, legislative summary and status data used to provide NSF: amend the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) information posted on the THOMAS website (see to reduce the cost-sharing requirement for colleges education initiatives (see H.R. 6248), [29SE] H.R. 6289), [29SE] and universities and to provide incentives for Noyce Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide Medicaid: clarify treatment of electronic health record scholars to teach in high-needs schools (see H.R. grants to local educational agencies to encourage incentive payments for federally qualified health cen- 4977), [25MR] girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers ters (see H.R. 6348), [29SE] ———anniversary (see H. Res. 1307), [29AP] in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology Medicare: include screening computed tomography ———carry out a pilot program to award innovation (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded re- Employment: assist employers with compensation paid 5461), [28MY] search (see H.R. 5094), [21AP] to certain recent college graduates and provide fund- Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic ———provide grants for research-based reforms in ing for their further education in mathematics, health record payment incentives in cases of multi- master’s and doctoral level science, technology, engi- science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. campus hospitals (see H.R. 6072), [30JY] neering, and math (STEM) education that emphasizes 5472), [28MY] ———enhance penalties to combat fraud, establish a preparation for diverse careers in such fields (see Engineering: establish a network of fabrication labora- data-mining system and biometric technology pro- H.R. 4968), [25MR] tories to foster scientific and engineering skills and gram, and support GAO study on Medicare adminis- ———provide grants for research-based reforms in un- to provide a workforce capable of producing world trative contractors (see H.R. 5044), [15AP] dergraduate science, technology, engineering, and class manufactured goods (see H.R. 6003), [30JY] ———provide for treatment of certain electronic health math (STEM) education to increase students studying Executive Office of the President: establish the Na- records as certified EHR technology for purposes toward degrees in such fields (see H.R. 4955), tional Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), of health information technology payment incentives [25MR] [22MR] (see H.R. 6005), [30JY] ———provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high FCC: issue regulations against censorship of Internet Mining and mineral resources: reestablish competitive schools and colleges to provide instruction in search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] production industries, processing, refining, purifi- nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] ———provide greater technical resources to Commis- cation, metals production and alloying, and magnet Office of Science and Technology Policy: study and sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] production relative to domestic rare earths (see H.R. prepare a comprehensive national economic competi- Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- 4866), [17MR] tiveness and innovation strategy (see H.R. 5140), cess policies relative to research conducted by that NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infra- [26AP] agency or from funds administered by that agency red Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. OMB: establish and maintain website to track the ex- (see H.R. 5037), [15AP] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] 1231), [25MR] penditure of Government funds (see H.R. 6052), Firearms: study effectiveness of firearms micro- ———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5781), [30JY] stamping technology and evaluate its effectiveness [20JY] Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop as a law enforcement tool (see H.R. 5667), [1JY] ———impose certain requirements on expenditure of technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale Foreign trade: prohibit certain exports of electronic funds for the Constellation Program (see H.R. 5614), accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- waste (see H.R. 6252), [29SE] [28JN] ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] Galilei, Galileo: anniversary of first use of the tele- ———reauthorize manned space flight activities (see ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. scope for astronomical observation (see H. Res. H.R. 4804), [10MR] 5608), [25JN] 1269), [15AP] National Computer Science Education Week: designate ———require applicants for oil drilling and production Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act (see H. Res. 1560), [27JY] operations to submit an oil spill containment and relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- 5599), [24JN] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), [29SE] nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY]

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———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- ———provide tax incentives for producing electricity Cybersecurity Enhancement Act: Committee on Science ations to have in place the best available technology from wasted heat (see H.R. 5977), [29JY] and Technology (House) (H.R. 4061) (H. Rept. 111– for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- ———regulate and tax Internet gambling (see H.R. 405), [27JA] ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] 4976), [25MR] Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the Political campaigns: prohibit an authorized committee ———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on of a candidate from disbursing committee contribu- 5095), [21AP] (see H.R. 5615), [28JN] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. tions until the name of the contributor is publicly Telecommunications: award grants for development of 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] posted on the Internet (see H.R. 5086), [20AP] nonstationary radio over Internet protocol devices Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on ———regulate political outreach through automated that support mission-critical broadband voice and the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the prerecorded phone messages (see H.R. 4641), [22FE] data communications of public safety personnel (see VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve H.R. 5907), [28JY] Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. energy security (see H.R. 6402), [15NO] ———improve and coordinate emergency communica- 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] ———support certain activities to advance tech- tions systems through use of 911 services and sup- Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- nologies for safe and environmentally responsible port construction and operation of ubiquitous and mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) exploration, development, and production of oil and reliable citizen activated system (see H.R. 4829), (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] natural gas (see H.R. 5716), [13JY] [11MR] Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Public Online Information Advisory Committee: estab- ———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) lish (see H.R. 4858), [16MR] velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and thorize and improve programs and activities (see agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), H.R. 5897), [28JY] Textile industry and fabrics: support innovation and [14JY] Renewable energy: promote development and use of research in the U.S. textile and fiber products indus- NASA Appropriations: Committee on Science and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- try (see H.R. 6060), [30JY] Technology (House) (H.R. 5781) (H. Rept. 111– nologies and identify and address potential impacts U.S. Commission on Planetary Defense: establish (see 576), [28JY] Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act: Com- of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] H.R. 5587), [23JN] mittee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. Roads and highways: reduce funding to States that USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals 5866) (H. Rept. 111–658), [18NO] do not enact laws prohibiting an individual from and ideals (see H. Res. 1660), [28SE] Oil Pollution Act Oil Pollution Research and Develop- using a wireless communication device while oper- Vietnam: use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic ment Program Amendment: Committee on Science ating a motor vehicle in a school zone (see H.R. human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam and Technology (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 111– 5097), [21AP] to visit certain detained democracy activists, and re- SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research 553), [21JY] quest release of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology [14JY] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– Voting: establish standards for publication of poll tapes 462), [13AP] of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 5228), ———establish loan guarantee program to assist small Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Re- [6MY] business concerns that manufacture clean energy search and Development Act: Committee on Science Water pollution: establish a process for quickly and technologies (see H.R. 6212), [23SE] and Technology (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 111– effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying off- Science: establish and expand partnerships that promote 554), [21JY] shore oil and hazardous substance cleanup tech- innovation and increase the economic and social im- Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- nologies (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] pact of research by developing tools and resources sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] and require applied water supply research regarding (see H.R. 4998), [13AP] Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment water resources research and technology institutes ———provide grants and loan guarantees for the de- (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (see H.R. 5487), [9JN] velopment and construction of science parks to pro- (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see mote the clustering of innovation through high tech- Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- H. Res. 1208), [23MR] nology activities (see H.R. 4413), [12JA] cessibility Act: Committee on (House) (H.R. 3101) Senior citizens: encourage Federal job training pro- Motions (H. Rept. 111–563), [26JY] grams that target older adults to work with nonprofit Computers: advance cybersecurity research, develop- TECHNOLOGY BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE organizations to implement research-based tech- ment, and technical standards (H.R. 4061), [3FE] BLIND ACT nology curriculum designed for older adults (see Economy: invest in innovation through research and Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4533), [27JA] H.R. 5269), [11MY] development and improve competitiveness of the Small business: express importance of biotechnology U.S. (H.R. 5116), [13MY], [21DE] TELECOMMUNICATIONS related term(s) PUBLIC firms meeting small business standards to the U.S., SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research BROADCASTING Bills and resolutions its people, and its economy (see H. Res. 1179), (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. [12MR] Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] 1590), [30JY] Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow Reports filed America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Committee Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see (SMART) Research and Development Compact: H. Res. 1078), [5FE] grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), [29SE] on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 5116) (H. Rept. 111–478), [7MY] Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure Taxation: allow a credit for equity investments in high of classified information related to certain intel- technology and biotechnology small business con- Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), ligence activities (see H.R. 6506), [8DE] cerns developing innovative technologies that stimu- Communications Act: reform universal service provi- late private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), [29JY] Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] [15JY] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- ———allow an income tax credit for equity invest- after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), ments in high technology small businesses (see H.R. Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see [27JY] 4769), [4MR] H.R. 5092), [21AP] (see H.R. 5337), [18MY] (see Consideration of H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhance- ———exempt certain emergency medical devices from H.R. 5566), [22JN] the excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 6257), ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. ———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. [29SE] 1051) (H. Rept. 111–410), [2FE] 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. ———extend the qualifying advanced energy project Consideration of H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Re- Res. 1712), [15NO] credit (see H.R. 5041), [15AP] (see H.R. 5638), authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. ———require reporting on certain information and [29JN] Res. 1344) (H. Rept. 111–479), [11MY] communications technologies of foreign countries ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, and develop action plans to improve capacity of industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on certain countries to combat cybercrime (see H.R. reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), 4962), [25MR] (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] [15DE] Dept. of Agriculture: establish Office of Rural ———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, Broadband Initiatives (see H.R. 4545), [27JA] the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. America COMPETES Reauthorization Act: Com- Dept. of Commerce: repeal public telecommunications 5649), [30JN] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. facilities assistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] ———provide a recovery period for computer-based 111–692), [21DE] Dept. of HHS: reauthorize telehealth and telemedicine gambling machines (see H.R. 5465), [28MY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, grant programs (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] ———provide a religious exception to the requirement FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the Cyber Secu- that certain tax preparers file returns on magnetic Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. rity Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see H.R. media (see H.R. 4981), [25MR] Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] 4507), [26JA]

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Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dis- to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see H.R. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- semination of violent extremist ideologies over the 5913), [28JY] propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- 5729), [13JY] 290), [24JN] visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] ———transmit to the House of Representatives classi- National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Motions fied documents unlawfully disclosed and provided Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media Native Americans: establish a position for a representa- agencies by developing telework program that allows (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] tive of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours Dept. of the Treasury: make electronic communications the implementation of universal communications worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. of certain Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE] 1722), [14JY], [18NO] publicly available on the Internet (see H.R. 4519), News media: promote media literacy and youth em- Reports filed [26JA] powerment programs, research impact of depictions Calling Card Consumer Protection Act: Committee on ———require institutions to segregate Troubled Asset of girls and women in the media, and establish a Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3993) (H. Relief Program funds and prohibit use of such funds National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Rept. 111–507), [15JN] Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] for political expenditures or electioneering commu- Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local gov- nications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) ernments in developing and implementing emergency Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize waiver of collec- (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] notification systems suitable for use on public rec- tion of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine Consideration of H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements reational lands (see H.R. 6293), [29SE] visits of veterans (see H.R. 5768), [15JY] Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1509) ———establish a toll-free hotline to assist and provide (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] (H. Rept. 111–535), [13JY] training to mental health professionals at institutions Political campaigns: disclose third-party communica- Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush of higher learning (see H.R. 5385), [25MY] tions made for or against a candidate and identifying Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see information in Internet communications, and apply (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111–549), [19JY] H. Res. 1186), [16MR] disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy Education: provide vouchers for broadband service to calls (see H.R. 4749), [3MR] and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– students, increase access to advanced services for ———prohibit corporations from making independent 462), [13AP] community colleges and head start programs, and expenditures or disbursements for electioneering Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- establish discounted electronic books pilot program communications without prior approval of a majority sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) (see H.R. 4619), [9FE] of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal bursements for electioneering communications (see (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] H.R. 4511), [26JA] Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Oversight ———implement recommendations relative to low- ———require certain campaign-related communica- and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. power FM radio service (see H.R. 6533), [16DE] tions which are paid for by certain tax-exempt orga- Rept. 111–474), [4MY] ———issue regulations against censorship of Internet nizations or political organizations to include a state- Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- search results (see H.R. 4504), [26JA] ment naming their largest donors (see H.R. 4583), cessibility Act: Committee on (House) (H.R. 3101) ———prohibit from regulating information services or [3FE] (H. Rept. 111–563), [26JY] Internet access services absent a market failure (see Public broadcasting: enable obtaining of statutory li- TELEHEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION H.R. 5257), [11MY] censes for transmission of sound recordings online, ACT ———promulgate regulations requiring a label on unless a substantial portion of the recordings are Bills and resolutions packaging of certain baby monitors warning that sig- by the same artist or same musical work (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 6110), [14SE] nals may be intercepted by potential intruders (see 6307), [29SE] TELEPHONES H.R. 6463), [1DE] Radio: award grants for development of nonstationary Bills and resolutions ———provide for voluntary incentive auction revenue radio over Internet protocol devices that support mis- Business and industry: require employees at call centers sharing (see H.R. 5947), [29JY] sion-critical broadband voice and data communica- who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose ———provide greater technical resources to Commis- tions of public safety personnel (see H.R. 5907), physical location of such employees (see H.R. 6309), sioners (see H.R. 4809), [10MR] [28JY] [29SE] Federal agencies and departments: require each agency ———prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see to include contact information in its collection of programming and transfer certain public radio funds H. Res. 1078), [5FE] information (see H.R. 6068), [30JY] to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 6417), [17NO] Communications Act: reform universal service provi- Federal employees: improve teleworking in executive Roads and highways: reduce funding to States that sions (see H.R. 5828), [22JY] agencies by developing telework program that allows do not enact laws prohibiting an individual from Consumers: require cell phone early termination fees employees to telework at least 20 percent of hours using a wireless communication device while oper- to be pro-rated over the term of a subscriber’s con- worked in every 2 administrative workweeks (H.R. ating a motor vehicle in a school zone (see H.R. tract (see H.R. 5583), [23JN] 1722), consideration (see H. Res. 1509), [13JY] (see 5097), [21AP] Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program to im- H. Res. 1721), [17NO] Safety: improve and coordinate emergency communica- prove traffic safety of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud tions systems through use of 911 services and sup- [29JY] Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] port construction and operation of ubiquitous and Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize waiver of collec- GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all reliable citizen activated system (see H.R. 4829), tion of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine telecommunication services under Networx contracts [11MR] visits of veterans (see H.R. 5768), [15JY] ———make more spectrum available to, facilitate de- (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see velopment of a wireless broadband network for, and House of Representatives: establish and implement a H. Res. 1186), [16MR] provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety process under which the public may view pro- Federal agencies and departments: require each agency agencies (see H.R. 5081), [20AP] ceedings of the House and committees online (see to include contact information in its collection of Taxation: promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness H. Res. 1166), [11MR] information (see H.R. 6068), [30JY] in the taxation of digital goods and services (see Information technology: commend companies for advo- GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all H.R. 5649), [30JN] cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- ———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer telecommunication services under Networx contracts tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see Technology: combat trade barriers that threaten mainte- Law enforcement: establish a pilot program for police H. Res. 1512), [13JY] nance of an open, global Internet, that mandate departments to use anonymous texts from citizens Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- unique technology standards as a condition of market to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see H.R. tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] access, and promote free flow of information (see 5913), [28JY] Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the H.R. 5694), [1JY] Mine Safety and Health Administration: provide wallet U.N. or any other international governmental organi- ———enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber cards and similar devices containing the national zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] and communications infrastructure (see H.R. 5548), hazard reporting phone number to mine operators Iran: mark anniversary of Presidential election, support [16JN] for distribution to miners (see H.R. 5785), [20JY] citizens’ pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn Telephones: require cell phone early termination fees National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit to be pro-rated over the term of a subscriber’s con- Week: support (see H. Res. 1616), [14SE] of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), tract (see H.R. 5583), [23JN] Native Americans: establish a position for a representa- [22JN] Transportation: provide certain rights to commuters tive of Indian tribes on the Joint Board overseeing Law enforcement: establish a pilot program for police who ride public transportation (see H.R. 6064), the implementation of universal communications departments to use anonymous texts from citizens [30JY] service (see H.R. 6530), [16DE]

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Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- ———study suitability and feasibility of designating (see H.R. 6008), [30JY] cessibility Act: Committee on (House) (H.R. 3101) prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Political campaigns: disclose third-party communica- (H. Rept. 111–563), [26JY] Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the tions made for or against a candidate and identifying TELEWORK ENHANCEMENT ACT National Park System (see H.R. 4686), [24FE] information in Internet communications, and apply Bills and resolutions Education: establish a program that enables college- disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone Enact (H.R. 1722): consideration (see H. Res. 1721), bound residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to calls (see H.R. 4749), [3MR] [17NO] have greater choices among institutions of higher ———regulate political outreach through automated Motions education (see H.R. 4526), [27JA] prerecorded phone messages (see H.R. 4641), [22FE] Enact (H.R. 1722), [18NO] ———provide financial assistance to local educational Roads and highways: reduce funding to States that Reports filed agencies that educate alien children admitted to the do not enact laws prohibiting an individual from Consideration of H.R. 1722, Provisions: Committee on U.S. as citizens of one of the Freely Associated using a wireless communication device while oper- Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) (H. Rept. 111–657), States (see H.R. 4695), [25FE] ating a motor vehicle in a school zone (see H.R. [17NO] Elections: clarify application of Federal laws (see H.R. 5097), [21AP] TELEWORK IMPROVEMENTS ACT 6381), [29SE] Taxation: reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance tax- Bills and resolutions Help America Vote Act: make an election administra- payer protections (see H.R. 4994), [13AP] Enact (H.R. 1722): consideration (see H. Res. 1509), tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emer- [13JY] (see H. Res. 1721), [17NO] Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other gency communications systems through use of 911 Motions purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance services and support construction and operation of Enact (H.R. 1722), [14JY], [18NO] ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see Reports filed visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see H.R. 4829), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 1722, Provisions: Committee on Reports filed H.R. 4493), [21JA] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1509) (H. Rept. 111–535), Calling Card Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Medicare: provide that hospitals located in territories [13JY] Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3993) (H. are eligible for electronic health record incentive ———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1721) Rept. 111–507), [15JN] payments in the same manner as hospitals located (H. Rept. 111–657), [17NO] Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy in one of the 50 States (see H.R. 4669), [23FE] Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– Puerto Rico: increase maximum amount of Federal Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. Rept. 111–474), 462), [13AP] funding available for English-language instruction in [4MY] Truth in Caller ID Act: Committee on Energy and public schools (see H.R. 4668), [23FE] Commerce (House) (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111–461), TEMPORARY EXTENSION ACT ———provide for a federally sanctioned self-deter- [13AP] Bills and resolutions mination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (see H. TELEVISION related term(s) NEWS MEDIA; PUBLIC Enact (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] Res. 1305), [28AP] BROADCASTING; TELECOMMUNICATIONS TEN COMMANDMENTS WEEKEND Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions tional funds for community service senior opportuni- Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding Designate (see H. Res. 1175), [12MR] ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] after 2012 (see H.R. 5538), [16JN] TENNESSEE Taxation: assist in recovery and development of the Dept. of Commerce: repeal public telecommunications Bills and resolutions Virgin Islands by reducing tax imposed on distribu- facilities assistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. tions from certain retirement plans’ assets (see H.R. Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs 294), [30JN] 4679), [24FE] (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. [23FE] H. Res. 1550), [22JY] 1248), [14AP] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: eliminate ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 4960), ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal [25MR] Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands con- Virgin Islands National Park: authorize acquisition of ———provide for voluntary incentive auction revenue tiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. land (see H.R. 6114), [14SE] sharing (see H.R. 5947), [29JY] 4524), [26JA] Motions Foreign trade: prohibit certain exports of electronic Southeastern States: express condolences and support Puerto Rico: provide for a federally sanctioned self- waste (see H.R. 6252), [29SE] for people affected by flooding and commend first determination process (H.R. 2499), [29AP] FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud responders and those assisting in recovery efforts ———provide for a federally sanctioned self-deter- Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), [27JY] (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] mination process (H.R. 2499), consideration (H. Res. Harwell, William E. (Ernie): tribute (see H. Res. 1328), 1305), [29AP] TERRITORIES (U.S.) [5MY] Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- Bills and resolutions Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and in- ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] tegrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to dissemi- Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for Reports filed nate information when an officer is seriously injured members during permanent change of station and Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 6235), [28SE] authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infra- on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment red Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. H.R. 5469), [28MY] Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1231), [25MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the fur- 3726) (H. Rept. 111–393), [12JA] News media: promote media literacy and youth em- nishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in Consideration of H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy powerment programs, research impact of depictions Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), [13JY] Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1305) of girls and women in the media, and establish a Castle Nugent National Historic Site: establish (H.R. (H. Rept. 111–468), [28AP] National Task Force on Girls and Women in the 3726), consideration (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] Collective bargaining: prohibit States and territories Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, Political campaigns: prohibit corporations from making from classifying self-employed individuals as em- Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee independent expenditures or disbursements for elec- ployees under State laws (see H.R. 5176), [29AP] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– tioneering communications without prior approval of Dept. of Commerce: establish a program to develop 401), [26JA] a majority of shareholders (see H.R. 4644), [22FE] a coordinated and comprehensive Federal coastal Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, ———prohibit corporations which employ or retain mapping effort (see H.R. 6215), [23SE] American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: registered lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- ———require Bureau of Economic Analysis to publish Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. bursements for electioneering communications (see certain economic data regarding territories and Freely Rept. 111–497), [26MY] H.R. 4511), [26JA] Associated States (see H.R. 6015), [30JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- Motions Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of military installations employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecu- mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. (H.R. 4851), [15AP] tion of individuals involved in the September 11, 111–556), [22JY] Reports filed 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), [3MR] Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration Dept. of the Interior: ensure that the flags of the several in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules encircle the Washington Monument (see H.R. 5530), Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] [15JN] Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on

3420 INDEX TERRORISM

Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. cerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- 111–483), [18MY] [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), [27MY] fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Com- ———provide for habeas corpus review for ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), courts of individuals involved in the September 11, (H. Rept. 111–528), [13JY] [25MR] 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), [2FE] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Crime: allow determination that certain individuals are ———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by mili- courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules tary commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] H.R. 4542), [27JA] (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] ———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged Dept. of State: designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), terrorist organization (see H. Res. 1315), [29AP] Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- [23FE] ———investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in sup- (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- porting terrorist organizations and foreign involve- TERRORISM related term(s) CRIME tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. ment in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza (see H. Bills and resolutions 4463), [19JA] Res. 1532), [15JY] Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost Dept. of Defense: prohibit the use of funds to transfer ———submit to Congress an annual report on exports for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, of weapons and related services by Belarus and [13JA] Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), [13JA] ———tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and 4600), [4FE] Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see ———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1661), [28SE] Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region H. Res. 1708), [29SE] ———undermine the Taliban and their allies through recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extre- recognition of ethnic diversity and support of a de- sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), [19JA] mism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), centralized Federal political system that shifts more ———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., [2MR] power to regions and localities (see H. Res. 1769), its territories or possessions for prosecution of indi- FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response [15DE] viduals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist System Program (see H.R. 4580), [3FE] Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (ter- attacks (see H.R. 4738), [3MR] ———ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical rorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. ———provide for interrogation and detention of Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), [21JA] Res. 303), [22JY] enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against Immigration: bar admission of aliens from countries al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- designated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] funding to transfer enemy combatants detained at H. Res. 1596), [30JY] ———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. fa- al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals de- cilities (see H.R. 4441), [13JA] ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] tained at the facility be tried only by military com- ———establish enhanced penalties for alien smuggling Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual mission (see H.R. 4588), [3FE] by certain Federal officials (see H.R. 4622), [9FE] Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- India: condemn human rights violations against Kash- Res. 295), [1JY] ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- miri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit region, and hold terrorists accountable for their ac- Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), tions (see H. Res. 1601), [30JY] those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist [20MY] Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: ex- attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. ———require submittal of certain certifications to tend certain provisions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] 4791), [9MR] Congress before transferring or releasing individuals Intelligence services: require the intelligence commu- ———repeal authority to use against those responsible detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody nity to provide the Dept. of Defense information for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft of another country (see H.R. 4490), [21JA] that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense per- into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Som- Dept. of Homeland Security: commission an inde- sonnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), erset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), [29SE] pendent review of the threat of a terrorist attack [4MR] ———support members fighting terrorism and pay posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks legal expenses of members accused of committing of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), [1JY] aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists ———conduct a study and submit a report to Congress anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped on the use of explosives detection technologies in and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), (see H. Res. 1025), [21JA] air transportation (see H.R. 4442), [13JA] [30JN] Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal build- ———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to ———condemn human rights violations, release polit- ing, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employ- provide adequate security for the prevention of ter- ical prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist ees and first responders, and reject expressions of rorist activities and for the promotion of homeland designation from opposition group, and impose sanc- sympathy for those who attack public servants (see security (see H.R. 5053), [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), tions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H. Res. 1127), [2MR] [14SE] [10JN] ———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane ———ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided ———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government offi- attack on Federal building and commend Robin De adequate medical care, and granted certain specific cials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. rights (see H.R. 4470), [19JA] being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see Res. 1134), [2MR] ———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division H. Con. Res. 256), [22MR] Aviation: improve airport screening and security (see and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation’s Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release H.R. 6047), [30JY] cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] 1359), [13MY] crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- ———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consor- ———support right of self-defense and condemn out- tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and tium to include the National Center for Security and side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure Preparedness (see H.R. 5485), [8JN] 1440), [14JN] (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] ———extend the chemical facility security program ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- Citizenship: add joining a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 5186), [29AP] esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade or engaging in or supporting hostilities against the ———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near cer- of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, U.S. or its allies to the list of acts for which U.S. tain nuclear power plants (see H.R. 5910), [28JY] and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. ———make emergency preparedness planning and im- Res. 1599), [30JY] 5237), [6MY] plementation grants to local educational agencies in ———support right to defend itself against terrorists ———provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship by indi- areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or and the Israeli construction of new security fences viduals who are unprivileged enemy belligerents (see health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), [21MR] along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H.R. 5166), [28AP] ———provide for eligibility of certain third party lo- [13AP] Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners gistics providers for participation in the Customs- Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal post- of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see humously (see H.R. 6076), [30JY] for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with H.R. 5619), [28JN] Medals: strike in commemoration of anniversary of terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. ———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and establishment of the National 6098), [10AU] terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s H.R. 5590), [24JN] Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), [24FE] interrogation without administration of Miranda Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense, con- rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- demn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of

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annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to bilize the workforce and promote economic growth stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] in the Johnson Space Center region (see H.R. 5855), [22JY] Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect [26JY] National Commission on Presidential War Powers and to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Education: repeal certain conditions for receipt of fund- Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, [20JA] ing from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s H.R. 6108), [14SE] 1618), [14SE] Republic of Korea: President Obama, [14JN] GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Houston, National security: enhance homeland security in U.S. National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, TX, to the Military Museum of Texas (see H.R. ports and waterways (see H.R. 5346), [19MY] [10MR] 6510), [9DE] ———enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Gulf of Mexico: accelerate the increase in the amount of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), [15JN] Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that ———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 6275), dent Obama, [16SE] is shared with States (see H.R. 5267), [11MY] [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] National Emergency Relative to Syria: President ———express condolences to workers who died on ———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), Obama, [4MY] the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other [28AP] National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers pro- ———improve border security, increase prosecutions President Obama, [8JN] viding support to surviving families (see H. Res. and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and com- National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon 1347), [11MY] bat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Houston, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 1103), [24FE] H.R. 5675), [1JY] Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, ———improve efforts to prevent, deter, prepare for, [29JY] salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the detect, attribute, respond to, and recover from an Motions storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. New York, NY: extend and improve protections and persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States 5498), [10JN] services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] ———making emergency supplemental appropriations rorist attack (H.R. 847), [29SE] ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute for border security (see H.R. 5875), [27JY] (see ———extend and improve protections and services to volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, H.R. 6080), [9AU] individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, [22DE] ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons Reports filed H. Res. 1583), [30JY] National Rice Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 1685), (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensa- National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. [29SE] Native Americans: determine blood quantum require- H. Res. 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] 1674) (H. Rept. 111–648), [29SE] ment for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo New York, NY: extend and improve protections and Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- tribe (see H.R. 4984), [25MR] (see H.R. 5811), services to individuals directly impacted by the ter- tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] [21JY] rorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. SBA: waive interest for certain loans relative to dam- Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) 1674), [29SE] age caused by certain recent hurricanes (see H.R. Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) ———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and 4609), [4FE] first responders for response to attempted terrorist (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] States: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1120), attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), [4MY] 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- [25FE] Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. Texas A&M University: tribute to men’s and women’s the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 111–560), [22JY] track team (see H. Res. 1450), [17JN] 1206), [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), [25MR] ———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men’s swim- Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. (H. Rept. 111–560), [22JY] ming and diving team (see H. Res. 1336), [6MY] 1610), [14SE] Request the President To Transmit All Documents Rel- Veterans: tribute to World War II veterans traveling Political campaigns: prohibit campaign contributions by ative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence to Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their lobbyists representing countries defined as state Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. Water Resources Development Act: modify project for (see H.R. 5609), [28JN] Rept. 111–402), [27JA] navigation and environmental restoration, Houston- Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriot- Galveston Navigation Channels, TX (see H.R. 5329), electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the ism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. [18MY] U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and 3290) (H. Rept. 111–667), [30NO] TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), [14AP] Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of Bills and resolutions Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Sports: tribute to men’s and women’s track team (see weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- H. Res. 1450), [17JN] Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) TEXTILE INDUSTRY AND FABRICS and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee Cambodia: prohibit reduction or forgiveness of debt Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emer- on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. to U.S. and duty-free treatment of textile and apparel gency communications systems through use of 911 Rept. 111–659), [18NO] imports (see H.R. 5349), [20MY] services and support construction and operation of TERRORIST EXPATRIATION ACT Dept. of Homeland Security: provide authority to more ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see Bills and resolutions aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile H.R. 4829), [11MR] Enact (see H.R. 5237), [6MY] or apparel articles (see H.R. 5393), [25MY] Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10- TERRY, LEE (a Representative from Nebraska) Foreign trade: remove preferential trade treatment for year term of office for any individual appointed as Bills and resolutions introduced certain textile articles (see H.R. 5940), [29JY] Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Trans- Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recita- 5160), [28AP] portation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), Research: support innovation and research in the U.S. tion of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), [13JA] textile and fiber products industry (see H.R. 6060), ———increase number of Federal air marshals for cer- [10AU] [30JY] tain flights, require criminal investigative training for Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 89), [16JN] THAILAND, KINGDOM OF such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the Bills and resolutions marshals (see H.R. 5750), [15JY] TESORO CORP. Foreign policy: urge peaceful and democratic resolution Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Bills and resolutions of political problems (see H. Res. 1321), [4MY] Res. 1538), [20JY] Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire THERMAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EFFI- United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., and express condolences to their families and friends CIENCY ACT for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] Bills and resolutions release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset TEXAS Enact (see H.R. 5805), [21JY] al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Bills and resolutions THIRD HEALTH INSURANCE PROTECTS AMER- Res. 1597), [30JY] Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see ICA--CAN’T REPEAL IT (HIPA-CRIT) ACT Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Ap- H.R. 5144), [27AP] Bills and resolutions propriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Enact (see H.R. 6453), [29NO] Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain pro- Services Block Grant Program funds provided for THOMPSON, BENNIE G. (a Representative from Mis- visions (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. sissippi) Messages 5790), [20JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Coˆte Depts. of Labor and Commerce: create a job training Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protec- D’Ivoire: President Obama, [2FE] program and an economic stability program to sta- tive Service ability to provide adequate security for

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the prevention of terrorist activities and for the pro- reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon TIERNEY, JOHN F. (a Representative from Massachu- motion of homeland security (see H.R. 6122), [14SE] (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] setts) ———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: des- Bills and resolutions introduced and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation’s ignate (see H.R. 6237), [28SE] Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism THOMSON, BOBBY payment of costs, fees, and expenses incurred by and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), [17NO] Bills and resolutions certain prevailing parties in proceedings under such Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study Tribute (see H. Res. 1730), [18NO] Act from sums received as fines, penalties, and for- of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (see THORNBERRY, MAC (a Representative from Texas) feitures (see H.R. 6075), [30JY] H.R. 6405), [15NO] Bills and resolutions introduced TIFIA EXPANSION ACT National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. Amtrak: prohibit use of Federal funds for subsidization Bills and resolutions 1618), [14SE] (see H.R. 5801), [20JY] Enact (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] National security: enhance homeland security in U.S. Armed Forces: enable State homes to furnish nursing TILLMAN, SHERRY ports and waterways (see H.R. 5346), [19MY] home care to parents whose children died while serv- Bills and resolutions SBA: eliminate preferences and special rules for Alaska ing in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4505), [26JA] First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- Native Corporations relative to Government con- Civil Service Reform and Government Reorganization ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of tracting (see H.R. 6447), [18NO] Commission: establish (see H.R. 4625), [9FE] clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children Social Security: increase maximum amount of the Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dis- in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] lump-sum death benefit (see H.R. 6388), [29SE] semination of violent extremist ideologies over the TITUS, DINA (a Representative from Nevada) Spencer Byrd Powers Jr., Post Office, Cary, MS: des- Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced ignate (see H.R. 5728), [13JY] 5729), [13JY] Dept. of Agriculture: establish a weekend and holiday Reports filed THUNE, JOHN (a Senator from South Dakota) feeding program to provide nutritious food to at- Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the Appointments risk school children on weekends and extended Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] school holidays during the school year (see H.R. Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. THYROID CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 5012), [13AP] 111–486), [18MY], [20MY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- Observance (see H. Res. 1449), [16JN] of State occupational safety and health plans (see tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security TIAHRT, TODD (a Representative from Kansas) H.R. 4864), [16MR] (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Budget: require a freeze on certain discretionary spend- Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) ing whenever there is budget deficit (see H. Con. tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] Res. 234), [4FE] involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Re- Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to per- (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] duce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on sons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited FEMA: require risk assessments for State Homeland Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on from protesting at military and other funerals (see Security Grant Program and require risk assessments Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. H.R. 5365), [20MY] conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be 111–429), [9MR] Colleges and universities: enforce the restriction on conducted with appropriate metropolitan area offi- Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment in-State tuition for aliens unlawfully present in the cials (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security U.S. (see H.R. 4548), [27JA] Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Stanley Cooper, Richard (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111–558), [22JY] Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect’s J. (Joe) Gardner, and other law enforcement officers Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of interrogation without administration of Miranda for response to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. Aviation Security Screening Management Standard rights to the extent that the interrogation is con- George Federal Courthouse (see H. Res. 1061), Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- cerning threats to public safety (see H. Res. 1413), [2FE] mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) [27MY] Taxation: allow energy investment tax credit and resi- (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] Dept. of Defense: take illegal subsidization into account dential energy efficient property credit for natural Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act: Committee on in evaluating proposals for contracts for major de- gas heat pumps (see H.R. 5518), [10JN] Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5101) (H. Rept. fense acquisition programs (see H.R. 5298), [13MY] TOBACCO PRODUCTS 111–668), [30NO] Federal agencies and departments: develop public ac- Bills and resolutions WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee cess policies relative to research conducted by that Armed Forces: provide exception to prohibition against on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. agency or from funds administered by that agency mailing tobacco products for members serving in Rept. 111–659), [18NO] (see H.R. 5253), [6MY] a combat zone (see H.R. 6037), [30JY] THOMPSON, GLENN (a Representative from Pennsyl- FEMA: allow regional directors to extend temporarily Taxation: impose the same rate on pipe tobacco as vania) the Provisional Accredited Levee period if a good is imposed on roll-your-own tobacco (see H.R. Appointments faith effort to upgrade a levee to the accredited level 4439), [13JA] John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] is being made (see H.R. 4935), [24MR] ———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), Bills and resolutions introduced National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling [29AP] Lock Haven University: anniversary (see H. Res. on constitutionality and express support for institu- 1198), [18MR] tion (see H. Res. 1279), [20AP] TOBACCO TAX PARITY ACT National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see National security: improve border security (see H.R. Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1536), [20JY] 5173), [28AP] Enact (see H.R. 4439), [13JA] Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] Social Security: require citizenship and immigration TOLEDO, OH Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- verification of eligibility for Medicaid and State Bills and resolutions hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. Toledo (OH) Blade: anniversary (see H. Res. 1012), for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four 4708), [25FE] [13JA] Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] Taxation: express that the value-added tax is a massive TOLEDO (OH) BLADE ———tribute to women’s volleyball team (see H. Res. tax increase that will cripple families on fixed in- Bills and resolutions 1015), [19JA] come and only further push back America’s eco- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1012), [13JA] THOMPSON, MIKE (a Representative from California) nomic recovery (see H. Res. 1245), [13AP] TOMBALL, TX Bills and resolutions introduced ———reduce the maximum corporate rate of tax (see Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: recognize service of medical and air H.R. 4781), [4MR] Tomball Veterans Post Office: designate (see H.R. crews in helping transport wounded warriors back Walters, Ronald W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), 6185), [22SE] to the U.S. and commend Air Force aeromedical [29SE] TONKO, PAUL (a Representative from New York) evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605), [30JY] TIBERI, PATRICK J. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae Appointments Dept. of Agriculture: assess effectiveness and efficiency and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards President’s Export Council, [12MY] of administrative review systems to ensure compli- consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Bills and resolutions introduced ance with Federal meal standards (see H.R. 5027), Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office, Columbus, OH: des- [14AP] [15JY] ignate (see H.R. 4840), [12MR] Dept. of Education: award grants to State educational Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: des- Galilei, Galileo: anniversary of first use of the tele- agencies for activities designed to integrate engineer- ignate (see H.R. 6387), [29SE] scope for astronomical observation (see H. Res. ing education into K–12 curriculum and to measure Taxation: exempt certain farmland from the estate tax 1269), [15AP] efficacy of engineering education (see H.R. 4709), (see H.R. 5475), [28MY] TIENDA, MARTA [25FE] ———improve and extend certain tax incentives for Appointments Dept. of Homeland Security: expand National Domestic industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water Commission on Key National Indicators, [21DE] Preparedness Consortium to include the National

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Center for Security and Preparedness (see H.R. National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify tem- 5485), [8JN] and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), [13JA] porarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain North American Inclusion Month: support goals and [13DE] veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL ideals (see H. Res. 1014), [13JA] ———strenghten provisions relative to identification (see H.R. 6238), [28SE] Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. 6007), Depts. of Labor, Energy, and Education: jointly de- in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), [17MR] [30JY] velop a workforce training and education program Real estate: reduce fraud and abusive practices in the ———take discretionary action if a foreign country to prepare workers for careers in the alternative en- origination of residential mortgages by establishing engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices ergy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. a clearinghouse of mortgage application information that negatively affect the environment (see H.R. 6142), [15SE] (see H.R. 5941), [29JY] 6311), [29SE] Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: des- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: re- TRADEMARK ACT ignate (see H.R. 4425), [12JA] peal section relative to protecting confidentiality of Bills and resolutions Medicare: eliminate lifetime limit on inpatient psy- materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. 6086), Amend (see H.R. 4515), [26JA] chiatric hospital services (see H.R. 6143), [15SE] [10AU] TRADEMARKS National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals Reports filed Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1280), [20AP] All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act SBA: make grants to small business concerns to assist Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- the commercialization of research developed with 111–586), [14SE] erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), funds received under the second phase of the Small Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: [15NO] Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Patent and Trademark Office: making supplemental ap- 4549), [27JA] (House) (H.R. 2517) (H. Rept. 111–400), [22JA] propriations (see H.R. 5874), [27JY] Taxation: encourage deployment of highly efficient Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on ———provide authority to set or adjust patent and combined heat and power property (see H.R. 4751), Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. trademark fees (see H.R. 5322), [18MY] [3MR] 1387) (H. Rept. 111–406), [27JA] ———extend exemption for employer payroll taxes Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on Trademark Act: amend (see H.R. 4515), [26JA] relative to employment of new hires (see H.R. 6105), Oversight and Government Reform (House) (S. World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see [10AU] 2868) (H. Rept. 111–587), [14SE] H. Res. 1208), [23MR] ———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehi- Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance TRAFFICKING IN ORGANS VICTIMS PROTEC- cles by maintaining level of credit for vehicles Improvement Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- TION AC placed in service after 2009 and by allowing credit ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 2142) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 5174), 504), [14JN] Enact (see H.R. 6148), [16SE] [28AP] Inspector General Authority Improvement Act: Com- TRAILS ———provide tax incentives for producing electricity mittee on Oversight and Government Reform Bills and resolutions from wasted heat (see H.R. 5977), [29JY] (House) (H.R. 5815) (H. Rept. 111–623), [23SE] American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), Designated Speaker pro tempore Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Over- [23FE] House of Representatives, [23FE], [27JY] sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of TORNADOES related term(s) DISASTERS (H. Rept. 111–588), [14SE] land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire Bills and resolutions Plain Writing Act: Committee on Oversight and Gov- a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), Disasters: review, update, and revise factors to measure ernment Reform (House) (H.R. 946) (H. Rept. 111– [23FE] severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to 432), [11MR] National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), evaluate the need for assistance (see H.R. 5825), Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Over- [23FE] [22JY] sight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- Reports filed (H. Rept. 111–431), [11MR] portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Telework Improvements Act: Committee on Oversight historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3820) (H. and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1722) (H. sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), Rept. 111–424), [26FE] Rept. 111–474), [4MY] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] TOWNS, EDOLPHUS (a Representative from New TOXIC DRYWALL HOMEOWNER RELIEF ACT Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (see H. Res. 1173), York) Bills and resolutions [11MR] Appointments Enact (see H.R. 4881), [18MR] Motions Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- TOXIC METALS PROTECTION ACT Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning op- sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Bills and resolutions portunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, Bills and resolutions introduced Enact (see H.R. 5920), [29JY] historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic re- Aviation: impose limitations on airline practices rel- TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT sources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), ative to the expiration of tickets for air transportation Bills and resolutions motion to recommit, [20MR] (see H.R. 5930), [29JY] Hazardous substances: ensure the public and environ- Reports filed Civil Rights Act: prohibit discrimination in public ac- ment are protected from risks of chemical exposure Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- commodations and public facilities on the basis of (see H.R. 5820), [22JY] tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. ———prohibit use, production, sale, import, or export Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) 4828), [11MR] of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and ban (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] Dept. of Labor: provide grants to the National Urban use of sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. TRAINING AND RESEARCH FOR AUTISM IM- League for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), 5643), [30JN] PROVEMENTS NATIONWIDE (TRAIN) ACT ———reduce emissions of formaldehyde from com- [1JY] Reports filed Diseases: reduce disparities and improve access to di- posite wood products (see H.R. 4805), [10MR] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce agnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for under- Reports filed (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), [22SE] served populations and men with a family history Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products of prostate cancer (see H.R. 6389), [29SE] Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) TRANSOCEAN LTD. Drugs: provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] Bills and resolutions or misbranded drugs (see H.R. 5740), [14JY] TOYS BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: Fair Housing Act: prohibit discrimination on the basis Bills and resolutions establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] of sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon 4828), [11MR] ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena Federal agencies and departments: provide authority clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] for Inspectors General to subpoena attendance and in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] TRANSPORTATION related term(s) DEPARTMENT OF testimony of witnesses (see H.R. 5815), [22JY] Product safety: require inclusion of warning labels on TRANSPORTATION; MOTOR VEHICLES; ROADS AND GSA: require Federal agencies to begin acquiring all Internet and catalogue advertising of certain toys HIGHWAYS telecommunication services under Networx contracts and games (see H.R. 5887), [27JY] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6267), [29SE] TRACY, CA African Americans: honor and celebrate contributions Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act: revise (see H.R. 5983), Bills and resolutions to U.S. transportation and infrastructure (see H. Res. [30JY] Anniversary: observe (see H. Res. 1446), [16JN] 1085), [22FE] Law enforcement officers: express that videotaping or Veterans: honor (see H. Res. 1446), [16JN] American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all photographing of police engaged in potentially abu- TRADE ACT stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. sive activity in a public place should not be pros- Bills and resolutions 6403), [15NO] ecuted in State or Federal courts (see H. Con. Res. Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance ———use unexpended balances of funds to replenish 298), [15JY] program and certain trade preference programs and the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4987), [25MR]

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Amtrak: discontinue passenger rail service on certain ———require delivery by U.S. mail of any transpor- nent nuclear waste storage site (see H. Res. 1123), long distance routes that operate at a loss (see H.R. tation security card issued to an individual who re- [26FE] 5377), [25MY] sides in a remote location (see H.R. 5227), [5MY] Motor vehicles: allow vehicles operated by active-duty ———prohibit use of Federal funds for subsidization Dept. of HUD: incorporate transportation costs associ- Armed Forces members and law enforcement offi- (see H.R. 5801), [20JY] ated with the location of housing into affordability cials to use high occupancy vehicle facilities (see Appalachian Development Highway System: extend measures and standards and develop a transportation H.R. 4578), [3FE] Corridor N from its current northern terminus at affordability index (see H.R. 5824), [22JY] ———improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. Corridor M near Ebensburg, PA, to Corridor T, near Dept. of the Treasury: expand purposes for which Build 6441), [18NO] Salamanca, NY (see H.R. 5951), [29JY] America Bonds may be issued (see H.R. 4606), National Air Transportation Association: anniversary Appropriations: provide emergency operating funds for [4FE] (see H. Res. 1669), [28SE] public transportation (see H.R. 5418), [26MY] Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transpor- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry ———rescind amounts authorized for certain surface tation investment program to encourage a mode shift out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk transportation programs (see H.R. 5604), [25JN] within selected communities by providing safe and driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), ———rescind earmarks for certain surface transpor- convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine [19MR] tation projects (see H.R. 5730), [14JY] travel (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] ———retain ban on lobbying State legislators using Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for ———condition receipt of certain highway funding by Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash preven- members during permanent change of station and States on the enactment and enforcement of certain tion and rider education and training (see H. Res. authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 1498), [1JY] on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see 4891), [19MR] National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals H.R. 5469), [28MY] ———conduct a study and develop a national inter- (see H. Res. 1284), [21AP] Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot modal transportation plan (see H.R. 5799), [20JY] National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recogni- invoke immunity from prosecution for performing ———establish a grant program to develop a roadway tion of a labor union if a simple majority of workers certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), [17NO] safety training institute to train roadway workers (see who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.J. Res. ———establish limitations on the approval of coopera- H.R. 5819), [22JY] 97), [23SE] tive arrangements between 2 or more air carriers ———establish grant program to improve traffic safety National security: improve air cargo security (see H.R. or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier of teen drivers (see H.R. 5949), [29JY] 6275), [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), [16NO] (see H.R. 4788), [9MR] ———establish voucher program for consumers to ———provide waivers and appeals to certain individ- ———impose limitations on airline practices relative trade in a high polluting vehicle and purchase a uals (see H.R. 6326), [29SE] to the expiration of tickets for air transportation (see more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), consideration National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see H. H.R. 5930), [29JY] of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1781), [21DE] Res. 1301), [27AP] ———improve airport screening and security (see H.R. ———improve effectiveness of transportation pro- NRC: condemn decision to begin the closure of the 6047), [30JY] grams on Federal lands and provide funding for park Yucca Mountain license application review relative ———recognize the value of recreational aviation and roads and parkways and the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit to high-level nuclear waste storage (see H. Res. backcountry airstrips (see H. Res. 1473), [24JN] in Parks Program (see H.R. 6546), [17DE] 1732), [18NO] NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), ———require air carriers to refund baggage fees if ———prohibit the Federal Highway Administration [2MR] such baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, and re- from requiring replacement of street and highway Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide commu- quire air carriers and ticket agents to include the signs that are in upper case letters with signs that nities with access to improved information con- cost of checked baggage when quoting an airfare are in mixed case lettering (see H.R. 6409), [16NO] cerning the equipment and operations of pipeline (see H.R. 5384), [25MY] ———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transpor- facilities (see H.R. 6295), [29SE] ———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and tation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. Ports: provide States certain authority to adopt air pol- crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transpor- 6299), [29SE] lution reduction requirements for motor carriers pro- tation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and ———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle viding services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and [29JY] (see H.R. 5221), [5MY] require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover Postal Service: replace delivery vehicle fleet with elec- Business and industry: improve national freight trans- prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), tric motor vehicles (see H.R. 4711), [26FE] portation system by leveraging investments and pro- [13DE] Public works: making supplemental appropriations for moting partnerships that advance interstate and for- ———waive, if in the public interest, certain require- investments in clean water projects and transpor- eign commerce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] ments relating to the letting of contracts (see H.R. tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to 4874), [17MR] ———optimize transportation through efficient oper- strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufac- Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agen- ations and maintenance programs (see H.R. 6247), tured goods used in a capital project are produced cies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5850), [26JY] [29SE] in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), [20JY] ———making appropriations (H.R. 5850), consider- Public Works and Economic Development Act: reau- Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. ation (see H. Res. 1569), [28JY] thorize and improve programs and activities (see freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see H.R. 5897), [28JY] Claims: make the U.S. exclusively liable for certain H. Res. 1186), [16MR] Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made claims of liability for damages resulting from, or Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs available for high speed rail and intercity rail aggravated by, inclusion of ethanol in transportation (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budg- fuel (see H.R. 6243), [29SE] ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. et deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), [16NO] ———modify deadline for filing a claim seeking judi- 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- ———amend limitation on liability for certain pas- cial review of a permit, license, or approval issued ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. senger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 6150), by a Federal agency for a highway or public trans- 1248), [14AP] [16SE] portation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and ———make entities involved in the Holocaust ineli- Commuters: provide certain rights to commuters who retention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate gible to contract with any governmental agency for ride public transportation (see H.R. 6064), [30JY] amendment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] any federally funded high-speed rail project (see Consumers: prevent imposition of unreasonable trans- EPA: publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements H.R. 6347), [29SE] portation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] for certification as a low emission and energy-effi- ———make the Northeast Corridor eligible for high- Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority cient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), [27MY] speed rail corridor development grants (see H.R. to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Fed- FAA: allow through-the-fence access to general avia- 4838), [12MR] eral public entities to expedite the evaluation of cer- tion airports (see H.R. 4815), [10MR] ———regulate hours of service for railroad employees tain permits (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] ———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 6519), [14DE] Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions (see H.R. 4853), [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] ———require a certain percentage of high-speed rail arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), (see H.R. 4957), [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] project funds be expended through small business [10JN] (see H.R. 5611), [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] concerns owned and controlled by socially and eco- Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: anniversary (see (see H.R. 6190), [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] nomically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 5010), H. Con. Res. 300), [21JY] ———extend Airport Improvement Program authority [13AP] Dept. of Energy: disapprove motion with the NRC (H.R. 4853), consideration of Senate amendment (see ———tribute to freight rail industry (see H. Res. to withdraw the license application for a high-level H. Res. 1745), [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] 1366), [18MY] nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with Federal employees: provide authority to compensate Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: prejudice (see H. Res. 1209), [23MR] Federal employees for the 2-day period in which designate (see H.R. 5591), [24JN] Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for eligibility of authority to make expenditures from the Highway Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by certain third party logistics providers for participation Trust Fund lapsed (see H.R. 4786), [9MR] Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Hazardous substances: honor commitment to establish and emergency response personnel to use HOV fa- program (see H.R. 5619), [28JN] Yucca Mountain, NV, as the nation’s primary perma- cilities (see H.R. 5867), [27JY]

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Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation ———increase number of Federal air marshals for cer- Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: ensure that tain flights, require criminal investigative training for (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations transportation systems are eligible for certain grants marshals (see H.R. 5750), [15JY] on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (see H.R. 5236), [6MY] U.N.: support goals and ideals of General Assembly (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111–521), [30JN] Safety: establish a public transportation safety program Resolution declaring a ‘‘Decade of Action for Road Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act: Com- (see H.R. 4643), [22FE] Safety’’ (see H. Res. 1696), [29SE] mittee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4849) Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial Utah: transfer administration of Federal education, (H. Rept. 111–447), [19MR] security, quality and affordable health care, protec- transportation, and Medicaid programs to the State Support Goals and Ideals of National Learn To Fly tion from abuse and scams, and safe and livable using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues for such Day: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure communities with adequate housing and transpor- programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] (House) (H. Res. 1284) (H. Rept. 111–477), [7MY] tation (see H. Res. 1342), [6MY] Motions Support Goals and Ideals of National Train Day: Com- Shawnee Cattle Trail: designate for study for potential Dept. of Transportation: establish voucher program for mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. consumers to trade in a high polluting vehicle and (H. Res. 1301) (H. Rept. 111–472), [4MY] 6366), [29SE] purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (H.R. 2751), Surface Transportation Savings Act: Committee on Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the [21DE] Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs 5604) (H. Rept. 111–546), [15JY] vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. (H.R. 4851), [15AP] Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of Con. Res. 289), [24JN] Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and Aviation Security Screening Management Standard ———issue certificates of documentation authorizing retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Com- certain vessels to engage in coastwise trade in car- FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority mittee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) riage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), [15DE] (H.R. 4853), [2DE] (H. Rept. 111–403), [27JA] ———require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of Tribute to Freight Rail Industry: Committee on Trans- in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1366) to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), [28JN] [2DE] (H. Rept. 111–542), [15JY] Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustain- ———provide incentives for small business job cre- TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE able Housing and Communities, Interagency Council ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and AND INNOVATION ACT on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- Bills and resolutions planning and sustainability challenge grant programs tives (H.R. 4849), [24MR] Transportation: allow use of funding for qualified tran- (see H.R. 4690), [25FE] Reports filed sit capital projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Consideration of H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infra- TRAVEL AND TOURISM Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see H. Con. structure Jobs Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) Bills and resolutions Res. 266), [21AP] (H. Res. 1205) (H. Rept. 111–455), [22MR] Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary Taxation: allow a credit for lightweight coal freight Consideration of H.R. 5850, Depts. of Transportation (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] cars (see H.R. 4494), [21JA] and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Branson, MO: anniversary of Silver Dollar City (theme ———allow individuals a credit against income tax Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1569) (H. park) (see H. Con. Res. 241), [25FE] for noise abatement property installed in residences Rept. 111–578), [28JY] Congress: require any local currencies used for Mem- impacted by train and airplane noise (see H.R. 6364), Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- bers and employees for official foreign travel be [29SE] ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- paid for using congressional funds and enhance dis- ———encourage investments in infrastructure (see mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. closure on official congressional foreign travel (see H.R. 6181), [22SE] 111–426), [4MR] H.R. 5957), [29JY] ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Crime: restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4853), Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- H.R. 5870), [27JY] [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), [23MR] (see H.R. 4957), tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) Cuba: remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricul- [25MR] (see H.R. 5147), [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] tural commodities and end travel restrictions (see [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), [28JY] (see H.R. 6190), Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4853, Tax H.R. 4645), [23FE] [23SE] (see H.R. 6473), [2DE] Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant pro- ———extend funding and expenditure authority of the and Job Creation Act: Committee on Rules (House) gram to promote domestic regional tourism (see H.R. Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), consid- (H. Res. 1766) (H. Rept. 111–682), [15DE] 4676), [24FE] eration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1745), Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1586, Gulf of Mexico: require BP P.L.C., to establish a re- [1DE] (see H. Res. 1766), [15DE] FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety covery fund focused on travel and tourism to be ———increase credit for 2- and 3-wheeled electric Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in highway vehicles (see H.R. 5705), [1JY] Res. 1212) (H. Rept. 111–456), [24MR] the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see ———provide an incentive to encourage the replace- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, H. Con. Res. 309), [29JY] ment of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on Housing: facilitate affordable workforce homeowner- greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111–692), ship in, and develop the full-time resident commu- [8JN] [21DE] nities of, resort areas (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- Dept. of Transportation Report and Guidelines to States Iran: prevent high-ranking Iranian Government officials ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and on Reducing Lighting on Federal-Aid Highways or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from being provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- During Periods of Low Traffic Density: Committee eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see H. Con. tives (see H.R. 4849), [16MR] on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. Res. 256), [22MR] ———provide incentives for small business job cre- 1997) (H. Rept. 111–614), [22SE] Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for ation, extend Build America Bonds program, and Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agen- sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see provide other infrastructure job creation tax incen- cies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations H.R. 6266), [29SE] tives (H.R. 4849), consideration (see H. Res. 1205), (House) (H.R. 5850) (H. Rept. 111–564), [26JY] ———mandate reporting requirements for sex offend- [22MR] Economic Revitalization and Innovation Act: Com- ers intending to travel internationally, provide notice ———provide individuals a deduction for commuting mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. expenses (see H.R. 4964), [25MR] (H.R. 5897) (H. Rept. 111–652), [29SE] by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), [26AP] ———provide that fees charged for baggage carried Horse Transportation Safety Act: Committee on Trans- Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise portation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 305) (H. visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see Rept. 111–645), [28SE] rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see H.R. 5021), [14AP] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation H.R. 4493), [21JA] ———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4714) (H. Rept. ———recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger arrangements as qualified transportation fringe bene- 111–613), [22SE] Deep and its importance to marine research, ocean fits (see H.R. 5129), [22AP] Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower, Spokane, WA: science, and future human exploration (see H. Res. Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 1027), [21JA] Act: allow use of funding for qualified transit capital (House) (H.R. 5591) (H. Rept. 111–611), [20SE] Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the projects (see H.R. 6483), [2DE] Recognize the Value of Recreational Aviation and security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10- Backcountry Airstrips: Committee on Transportation vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. year term of office for any individual appointed as and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1473) (H. Rept. Con. Res. 289), [24JN] Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Trans- 111–593), [14SE] Tariff: increase the value of goods that can be brought portation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration into the U.S. duty free and without customs entry [13JA] Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, procedures (see H.R. 5375), [25MY]

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Transportation: prevent imposition of unreasonable European Union: recognize importance of transatlantic U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose transportation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), [29SE] relations and dialogue between Congress and the ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Yosemite National Park: provide for a visitor center European Parliament (see H. Res. 1417), [28MY] Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of (see H.R. 5405), [26MY] Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] Reports filed treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with for- U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources eign countries from diminishing rights or privileges (START): express disfavor pursuant to the Atomic (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 107), Energy Act (see H.J. Res. 85), [20MY] Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation [22DE] Messages All-American Road Designee: Committee on Trans- Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Rus- portation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 917) U.S. economy and the importance of passing free sia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: (H. Rept. 111–415), [22FE] trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of President Obama, [12MY] Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 1562), [27JY] TRESSEL, JIM To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Pre- ———require approval to enter into trade agreements Bills and resolutions vention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offend- with foreign countries (see H.R. 6259), [29SE] Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see ers: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia H. Res. 1047), [27JA] 5138) (H. Rept. 111–568), [27JY] and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- TRIANGLE COALITION FOR SCIENCE AND Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Bills and resolutions Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4645) Immigration: modify age requirements for adopted Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distin- (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] alien children and harmonize adoptions between Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention coun- guished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT 1322), [4MY] Bills and resolutions tries (see H.R. 5532), [15JN] Iran: prevent import or export of materials, equipment, TRIBAL LAW AND ORDER ACT House of Representatives: return several measures to Bills and resolutions goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biologi- the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), [23SE] Enact (H.R. 725): corrections in enrollment (see H. cal, chemical, missile, or conventional arms pro- TRAVEL REGIONAL INVESTMENT PARTNER- Con. Res. 304), [26JY] grams (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] SHIP ACT TRICARE AFFIRMATION ACT Bills and resolutions Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4676), [24FE] of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express ap- Enact (see H.R. 4887), [19MR] preciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and secu- TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM AND EXPORT TROY, NY rity in the Asia-Pacific region (see H. Res. 1464), ENHANCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions [22JN] Reports filed Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office: designate (see ———condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. H.R. 4425), [12JA] children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction 4645) (H. Rept. 111–653), [29SE] TRUCKING INDUSTRY related term(s) CARGO for a custody determination, and provide parents ac- TRAVIS AFB, CA TRANSPORTATION cess to their children (see H. Res. 1326), [5MY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 4759), [4MR] Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. Armed Forces: tribute to civilian and military personnel Native Americans: develop the former Bennett Freeze freight transportation system (see H.R. 6291), [29SE] of 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility area to contribute to rehabilitation of conditions of Dept. of Transportation: study feasibility of widespread Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and those affected by ban on development of tribal lands use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-im- 615th Contingency Response Wing (see H. Res. in Arizona (see H.R. 6525), [15DE] paired driving and require a motor vehicle safety 1585), [30JY] NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- (see H.R. 6518), [13DE] Bills and resolutions laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), Transportation: improve national freight transportation Agriculture: offset contributions to fund providing tech- [18MY] system by leveraging investments and promoting nical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for partnerships that advance interstate and foreign com- cotton sector through reductions in certain direct reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of merce (see H.R. 5976), [29JY] payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), [14AP] TRUTH IN CALLER ID ACT [27MY] Obama, President: support agenda to strengthen U.S. Reports filed Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation trade relations in Asia and with key partners like Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 6411), the Republic of Korea, Panama, and Colombia (see (House) (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111–461), [13AP] [16NO] (see H.J. Res. 88), [15JN] H. Res. 1124), [26FE] TRUTH IN FUR LABELING ACT Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of coop- Philippines: initiate negotiations to enter into a free Reports filed erative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers trade agreement (see H. Res. 1435), [14JN] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- (House) (H.R. 2480) (H. Rept. 111–571), [27JY] (see H.R. 4788), [9MR] press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare TRUTH IN LENDING ACT China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. Bills and resolutions by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than representation at review conference in Uganda (see Credit: establish certain counseling and disclosure re- the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chi- H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] quirements relative to reverse mortgages (see H.R. nese Government the preceding year (see H.R. Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation 4419), [12JA] ———prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or 5312), [13MY] pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other Climate: support a legally binding global agreement 91), [21JN] mortgage on the property (see H.R. 4953), [25MR] to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- ———disapprove proposed agreement for cooperation ———provide an interest rate cap and other require- nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see H.J. Res. ments for creditors making covered loans (see H.R. nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see 92), [21JN] 5689), [1JY] H. Res. 1552), [22JY] Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement ———require disclosures to all cosigners and guaran- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation tors of any consumer credit transaction or lease that cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability are required to be made to the consumer (see H.R. Res. 1420), [28MY] (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] 4659), [23FE] ———U.S. policy relative to certain endangered spe- ———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehen- Education: require additional disclosures and protec- cies at the Conference of the Parties (see H. Res. sive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan tions for students and cosigners relative to student 1180), [12MR] People’s Liberation Movement/Army and call for ur- loans (see H.R. 5458), [28MY] Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing gent and aggressive actions to establish peace in FRS: promulgate regulations regarding interchange legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, all regions (see H. Res. 1019), [20JA] transaction fees and amend the Truth in Lending or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 106), [22DE] Taiwan: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Act to prohibit certain restrictions put in place by Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- Con. Res. 276), [6MY] credit card networks (see H.R. 5199), [4MY] pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for Taxation: decrease top marginal corporate rate and pre- TRUTH IN SPENDING ACT continued focus on promotion of human rights in vent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to Bills and resolutions Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR] evade taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), Enact (see H.R. 5954), [29JY] Employment: create jobs by reducing tax and regu- [26JY] TSONGAS, NIKI (a Representative from Massachu- latory burdens on businesses, promoting foreign Trade Act: strengthen provisions relative to identifica- setts) trade, and repealing certain health care reform laws tion of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. Bills and resolutions introduced (see H.R. 6367), [29SE] 6007), [30JY] Armed Forces: conduct a comprehensive review of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- Turkey: initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral health care services available for female members port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1748), [1DE] (see H.R. 5224), [5MY]

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Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniver- visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- 5197), [3MY] sary (see H. Res. 1680), [29SE] rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see Dept. of Defense: establish a joint task force to im- Holbrooke, Richard C.: tribute (see H. Res. 1770), H.R. 4493), [21JA] prove the research and development of lighter weight [16DE] Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use body armor (see H.R. 5063), [15AP] House of Representatives: require public hearings on in management plans for compatible Federal lands Dept. of the Interior: provide grants to certain nonprofit all earmark requests in the district of the Member (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] organizations (see H.R. 5134), [22AP] making the request, and further increase earmark Reports filed Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and transparency and accountability (see H.R. 5997), Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources implement electronic personnel file system and con- [30JY] (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] duct study on improving access of veterans to files NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor related to military service and veterans benefits (see security by implementing principles outlined in Dec- Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on H.R. 5225), [5MY] laration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. Expedited Funds Availability Act: adjust dollar limits [18MY] 111–483), [18MY] on check hold policies (see H.R. 4936), [24MR] Taxation: exempt certain emergency medical devices U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Outer Continental Shelf: require applicants for oil drill- from the excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. Bills and resolutions ing and production operations to submit an oil spill 6257), [29SE] National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring Sys- containment and clean-up plan capable of handling University of Dayton: tribute to men’s basketball team tem: establish (see H.R. 4847), [15MR] (see H. Res. 1456), [21JN] a worst-case scenario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL Wilmington, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), Political campaigns: prohibit entities from using Fed- Appointments [25FE] eral funds to contribute to political campaigns or Members, [29JA] participate in lobbying activities (see H.R. 4550), TUSCALOOSA, AL Bills and resolutions U.S. HOUSING ACT [27JA] Bills and resolutions SSI: modify certain requirements for countable re- University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1007), [13JA] Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance sources and income (see H.R. 4937), [24MR] available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive Taxation: allow loans from certain retirement plans TWAIN, MARK Bills and resolutions Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] for the payment of certain small business expenses Northern Mariana Islands: authorize incremental vouch- (see H.R. 5978), [29JY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1733), [18NO] TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS ers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to TUCKER, C. DELORES help meet housing needs of low-income families (see Bills and resolutions AND VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY ACT Reports filed H.R. 5845), [22JY] Tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] (see H. Res. 1108), Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to [24FE] Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3101) (H. Rept. 111–563), [26JY] engage in community service and complete economic TUCSON, AZ self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] 21ST CENTURY CIVILIAN CONSERVATION Bills and resolutions CORPS ACT U.S. INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL EX- University of Arizona: anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), Bills and resolutions CHANGE ACT [9MR] Enact (see H.R. 6456), [29NO] Bills and resolutions TULSA, OK TWIC DELIVERY ACT Dept. of State: modernize authorities to oppose dis- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions semination of violent extremist ideologies over the Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resources study Enact (see H.R. 5227), [5MY] Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. on suitability and feasibility of designating the John U.S. ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DI- 5729), [13JY] Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other PLOMACY U.S. INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING ACT sites as a unit of the National Park System (see Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions H.R. 6199), [23SE] Reauthorize (see H.R. 5589), [23JN] Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see H.R. Roberts, Oral: tribute (see H. Res. 1028), [21JA] U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY 4886), [18MR] TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF Appointments U.S. LEADERSHIP AGAINST HIV/AIDS, TUBER- Bills and resolutions Board of Visitors, [18NO] CULOSIS, AND MALARIA ACT Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and arti- U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY Bills and resolutions facts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Bills and resolutions Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 258), [25MR] programs (see H. Res. 1140), [4MR] (see H. Res. freedom (see H. Res. 1631), [16SE] Reports filed 1155), [10MR] Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infra- U.S. MILITARY HISTORY MONTH Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organiza- structure (House) (H. Con. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions tion) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign 541), [15JY] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1442), [15JN] involvement in breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELI- U.S. NUCLEAR FUEL MANAGEMENT CORP. (see H. Res. 1532), [15JY] GIOUS FREEDOM Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: initiate negotiations to enter into a bilat- Appointments Establish (see H.R. 5979), [29JY] eral free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1748), [1DE] Members, [23JN], [27JY] Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn out- U.S. NUCLEAR FUEL MANAGEMENT CORPORA- U.S. COMMISSION ON PLANETARY DEFENSE TION ESTABLISHMENT ACT side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions 1440), [14JN] Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 5587), [23JN] Enact (see H.R. 5979), [29JY] ———support right of self-defense and peace proc- U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, Firefighters: provide assistance to firefighting task Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. forces (see H.R. 5909), [28JY] for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and sup- Res. 1599), [30JY] U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE port World Fit program promoting physical fitness Reports filed Bills and resolutions to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), [22JN] Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and Coastal zones: work with partners and provide support U.S. Paralympics Team: tribute (see H. Res. 1479), Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance [25JN] Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: important coastal areas that provide fish and wildlife Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) habitat on which Federal trust species depend (see U.S. PAROLE COMMISSION (H. Rept. 111–622), [22SE] H.R. 5344), [19MY] Bills and resolutions TURNER, MICHAEL R. (a Representative from Ohio) Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Law enforcement: provide for permanent existence (see Bills and resolutions introduced Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest H.R. 4685), [24FE] Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for Service to respond to violations of regulations on U.S. POSTAL SERVICE POSTAL INSPECTORS parents who are members deployed in support of the management, use, and protection of public lands EQUITY ACT a contingency operation (see H.R. 4469), [19JA] (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Bills and resolutions Clinton County, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), ———establish the Delaware River Basin Restoration Enact (see H.R. 5368), [24MY] [25FE] Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE Croatia: honor memories of Ronald H. Brown and Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- Bills and resolutions other Americans and Croatians killed in plane crash cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, Insurance: prohibit recommendations from being used while on trade mission to the Balkans (see H. Res. recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other to deny or restrict health insurance coverage of items 1684), [29SE] purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] or services (see H.R. 4794), [9MR]

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U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION Business and industry: require employers to keep Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Bills and resolutions records on non-employees who perform labor or (H.R. 4851), [15AP] U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. services for remuneration and provide a special pen- Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and 1527), [15JY] alty for employers who misclassify employees (see retention (H.R. 2847), [4MR] USA Bid Committee: recognize and support efforts H.R. 5107), [22AP] Reports filed to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see Children and youth: create and encourage the creation Consideration of H.R. 5618, Restoration of Emergency H. Con. Res. 327), [29SE] of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] Unemployment Compensation Act: Committee on U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1495) (H. Rept. 111–519), Bills and resolutions 6456), [29NO] [30JN] U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: tribute (see H. Res. Dept. of HHS: develop a strategic plan to retrain dis- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847, Hir- 1527), [15JY] placed workers to become health care professionals ing Incentives To Restore Employment Act: Com- U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY serving areas with a shortage of such professionals mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1137) (H. Rept. Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4799), [9MR] 111–426), [4MR] Authorities: terminate (see H.R. 5547), [16JN] Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW (see H.R. 4691), [25FE] (see H.R. 4851), [16MR] sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on COMMISSION (see H.R. 5453), [28MY] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), Appointments ———temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. [29JN] Members, [18NO], [21DE] 4851), same-day consideration of rule and consider- Same-Day Consideration of Rule and Consideration U.S.-ISRAEL MISSILE DEFENSE COOPERATION ation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. Under Suspension of the House Rules of H.R. 4851, AND SUPPORT ACT 1248), [14AP] Continuing Extension Act: Committee on Rules Bills and resolutions Economy: create jobs through tax relief for small busi- (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111–463), [14AP] Enact (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] nesses, make unemployment benefits tax free, use UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXTENSION U.S.-MEXICO BORDER HEALTH COMMISSION repaid Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for debt ACT Bills and resolutions reduction, and reduce frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Res. 1511), [13JY] 4513), [26JA] Enact (H.R. 4213): consideration of Senate amendment UDALL, STEWART L. (a former Representative from ———making appropriations for jobs creation and re- (see H. Res. 1550), [22JY] Arizona) tention (H.R. 2847), consideration of Senate amend- ———consideration of Senate amendment, same-day Bills and resolutions relative to ment (see H. Res. 1137), [4MR] consideration (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- ———modify period used to calculate certain unem- Motions ington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5128), [22AP] ployment rates and encourage development of busi- Enact (H.R. 4213), [22JY] Reports filed ness incubators (see H.R. 5089), [21AP] Reports filed Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Pro- ington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infra- lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) structure (House) (H.R. 5128) (H. Rept. 111–48), Res. 1487), [29JN] (H. Rept. 111–556), [22JY] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate [18MY] Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA Amendment to H.R. 4213, Provisions: Committee UGANDA, REPUBLIC OF continuation health coverage until coverage is other- on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111– Bills and resolutions wise available through an employment-based health al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice plan or a health benefit exchange (see H.R. 5324), 552), [20JY] of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see [18MY] UNFUNDED MANDATE REFORM ACT National Full Employment Trust Fund: establish (see Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1596), [30JY] Congress: establish a point of order against consider- ‘‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill’’: express that the bill under H.R. 5204), [4MY] ation of legislation that exceeds the Unfunded Man- consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and SBA: make grants to assist small business concerns date Reform Act threshold for private sector man- the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the pro- located in areas affected by a major disaster and dates (see H.R. 5818), [22JY] tection of fundamental human rights (see H. Res. high unemployment (see H.R. 5007), [13AP] Taxation: encourage investments in infrastructure (see UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSEN- 1064), [3FE] Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- H.R. 6181), [22SE] TEE VOTING ACT ———establish temporary work opportunity credit to Bills and resolutions press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare encourage small businesses to hire certain unem- Voting: provide for the expedited delivery of absentee that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. ployed individuals (see H.R. 4620), [9FE] ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters representation at review conference in Uganda (see ———exclude from gross income distributions from (see H.R. 6009), [30JY] H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] individual retirement plans during periods of unem- UNIONTOWN, PA Terrorism: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see ployment in 2009, 2010, and 2011 (see H.R. 6457), Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1538), [20JY] [29NO] George C. Marshall Post Office: designate (see H.R. UINTAH COUNTY, UT ———extend exemption for employer payroll taxes 5605), [25JN] Bills and resolutions relative to employment of new hires (see H.R. 6105), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in [10AU] Bills and resolutions Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see ———extend exemption from employer Social Secu- Human rights: make certain royal family members in- H.R. 5059), [15AP] rity taxes relative to previously unemployed individ- eligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke entry UNBORN CHILD PAIN AWARENESS ACT uals and credit for the retention of such individuals documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al-Nahyan Bills and resolutions for a certain period (see H.R. 6152), [16SE] is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. 5378), Enact (see H.R. 5276), [11MY] ———provide an exemption for employer payroll [25MY] UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WEEK taxes relative to employment of new hires and a UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND Bills and resolutions credit for retaining employees (see H.R. 4777), NORTHERN IRELAND Designate (see H. Res. 1654), [23SE] [4MR] Bills and resolutions UNEMPLOYMENT related term(s) EMPLOYMENT ———provide an exemption from employer Social Se- BP P.L.C.: encourage investigation for foreign corrupt Bills and resolutions curity taxes relative to previously unemployed indi- practices relative to impact of release of convicted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all viduals and a credit for the retention of such individ- Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi on oil stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. uals for a certain period (see H.R. 4633), [22FE] negotiations with Libya (see H. Res. 1597), [30JY] 6403), [15NO] ———provide unemployment benefits during summer Foreign policy: recognize close friendship and histor- Benefits: extend emergency unemployment compensa- vacation for nonprofessional school employees (see ical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), [27AP] tion (see H.R. 4707), [25FE] H.R. 5080), [20AP] National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month: observance ———modify threshold rates that must be met by ———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for (see H. Res. 1395), [25MY] a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth- employers who expand payroll in high unemploy- Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for tier emergency unemployment compensation (see ment areas and make permanent research and devel- reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of H.R. 6340), [29SE] opment credit, bonus depreciation, and increased ex- policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), [14AP] ———provide additional emergency unemployment pensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), [25MR] UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA compensation (see H.R. 5618), [28JN] (see H.R. ———suspend taxation of unemployment compensa- Bills and resolutions 5647), [30JN] (see H.R. 6091), [10AU] (see H.R. tion for a certain period (see H.R. 4718), [2MR] Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: provide 6419), [17NO] (see H.R. 6556), [17DE] Urban areas: provide grants to cities with high unem- for use of excess funds to provide certain United ———provide additional emergency unemployment ployment rates to provide job training, public works, Mine Workers of America pension benefits (see H.R. compensation (H.R. 5618), consideration (see H. and economic development programs (see H.R. 5479), [8JN] Res. 1495), [30JN] 4740), [3MR] Reports filed ———provide for temporary alternative State ‘‘on’’ Motions Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) and ‘‘off’’ indicators under unemployment com- Benefits: provide additional emergency unemployment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. pensation program (see H.R. 6088), [10AU] compensation (H.R. 5618), [1JY] 5479) (H. Rept. 111–651), [29SE]

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UNITED NATIONS U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Bills and resolutions tives and related Millennium Development Goals, Bills and resolutions Burma: welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- Sports: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1092), call for release of all political prisoners and inter- cation, human rights, and global health initiatives [22FE] national sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] ———tribute to wrestling team (see H. Res. 1233), 1768), [15DE] Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against vil- [25MR] Climate: support a legally binding global agreement lagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. inves- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- tigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such Bills and resolutions nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable violations (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] Sports: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see Women: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, 1184), [16MR] H. Res. 1552), [22JY] and security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: pro- World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), Bills and resolutions mote respect and full application (see H. Res. 1551), [5MY] Sports: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 1491), [22JY] World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), [30JN] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- [11MY] UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consider- Motions Bills and resolutions ation of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related pro- Sports: tribute to men’s tennis team (see H. Res. 1480), [29SE] grams: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), [29SE] [28JN] Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, Reports filed UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Bills and resolutions alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules Anniversary (see H. Res. 1218), [24MR] tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111–655), [29SE] UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN 4457), [13JA] UNITED NATIONS VOTING ACCOUNTABILITY Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that ACT Sports: tribute to men’s swimming and diving team consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. Bills and resolutions (see H. Res. 1336), [6MY] (see H.R. 4636), [22FE] Enact (H.R. 4636): consideration (see H. Res. 1510), UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO ———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consist- [13JY] Bills and resolutions ently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. UNITING AND STRENGTHENING AMERICA BY San Antonio, TX: tribute to the National Collegiate 4636), consideration (see H. Res. 1510), [13JY] PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TOOLS RE- Cyber Defense Competition (see H. Res. 1244), Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- QUIRED TO INTERCEPT AND OBSTRUCT [13AP] litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. TERRORISM (USA PATRIOT) ACT UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADEL- 1013), [13JA] Bills and resolutions PHIA India: support as a permanent member of the Security Provisions: extend certain (see H.R. 6429), [18NO] Bills and resolutions Council (see H. Res. 1739), [29NO] UNIVERSAL NATIONAL SERVICE ACT Mental health: honor commitment and service of Albert ———take procedural actions necessary to establish Bills and resolutions Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines, India as a permanent member of the Security Council Enact (see H.R. 5741), [15JY] and Philadelphia International Airport for helping (see H. Res. 1729), [18NO] UNIVERSITY AND SMALL BUSINESS PATENT families dealing with autism gain confidence in pub- International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf- PROCEDURES ACT lic places (see H. Res. 1718), [16NO] ficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), [17JN] Bills and resolutions UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: sup- Intellectual property: anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act port goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), [29SE] Bills and resolutions on retention of intellectual property arising from fed- Anniversary (see H. Res. 1054), [2FE] Internet: oppose any effort to transfer control to the erally funded research (see H. Con. Res. 328), UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN U.N. or any other international governmental organi- [15NO] Bills and resolutions zation (see H. Res. 1775), [17DE] UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY Iran: reject bid to join the Human Rights Council (see Sports: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1767), OF NEW YORK [15DE] H. Res. 1181), [12MR] Bills and resolutions UNIVERSITY PARK, PA Israel: support right of self-defense and peace proc- Dept. of Homeland Security: expand National Domestic Bills and resolutions esses, condemn outside efforts to break blockade Preparedness Consortium to include the National Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), [15NO] of Gaza and Iran’s efforts to support future flotillas, Center for Security and Preparedness (see H.R. Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Pan- and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. 5485), [8JN] Res. 1599), [30JY] hellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn Bills and resolutions unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 1112), [25FE] Sports: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1007), ———tribute to women’s volleyball team (see H. Res. H. Res. 1735), [29NO] [13JA] Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. 1015), [19JA] UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Res. 1518), [14JY] UPTON, FRED (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions Roads and highways: support goals and ideals of Gen- Bills and resolutions introduced Anniversary (see H. Res. 1145), [9MR] eral Assembly Resolution declaring a ‘‘Decade of IRS: prohibit hiring of additional employees to imple- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Action for Road Safety’’ (see H. Res. 1696), [29SE] ment, administer, or enforce health insurance reform Bills and resolutions Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: ex- (see H.R. 5570), [22JN] Ed Roberts Day: designate (see H. Res. 1759), [14DE] press the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES vision providing funds for a certain health care facil- representation at review conference in Uganda (see Bills and resolutions ity and rescind such funds (see H.R. 5802), [20JY] H. Con. Res. 265), [21AP] Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), [8JN] U.S. Nuclear Fuel Management Corp.: establish (see Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights law- UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT H.R. 5979), [29JY] yer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), [8JN] Bills and resolutions URBAN AREAS related term(s) RURAL AREAS; SUBUR- Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal pro- BAN AREAS between Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation vision providing funds for a certain health care facil- Appointments Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability ity and rescind such funds (see H.R. 5802), [20JY] National Urban Air Toxics Research Center Board of (see H. Res. 1588), [30JY] Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team (see H. Directors, [29SE] Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. Res. 1239), [13AP] Bills and resolutions 316), [14SE] UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn Bills and resolutions H.R. 6258), [29SE] selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), Sports: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities [19MY] 1456), [21JN] and create innovation and economic prosperity for U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), [22JN] ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Bills and resolutions Dept. of Agriculture: ensure effective encouragement Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of Graduate School: anniversary (see H. Res. 1372), of local agricultural production and increased avail- families (see H. Res. 1376), [19MY] [19MY] ability of fresh food in urban areas (see H.R. 4971), U.N. Human Rights Council: prohibit U.S. participation UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO [25MR] and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying Bills and resolutions Dept. of Labor: provide grants to the National Urban for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade Sports: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1041), League for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), [10JN] [27JA] [1JY]

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Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transpor- Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through cerns developing innovative technologies that stimu- tation investment program to encourage a mode shift Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: late private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), within selected communities by providing safe and Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. [15JY] convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts travel (see H.R. 4722), [2MR] Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Clos- Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), [29SE] for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- ing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules VASQUEZ, GREIVIS alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111–494), [25MY] Bills and resolutions tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate University of Maryland: tribute to men’s basketball 4457), [13JA] Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Com- team (see H. Res. 1184), [16MR] District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the pensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules VEERAMANI, ANAMIKA operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111–552), [20JY] Bills and resolutions ———promote development of southwest waterfront UTAH E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee (see H.R. 5544), [16JN] Bills and resolutions participants (see H. Res. 1494), [30JN] FEMA: prohibit requiring the use of specified percent- Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radi- VELA´ ZQUEZ, NYDIA M. (a Representative from New age of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initia- ation Exposure Compensation Program for workers York) tive and the State Homeland Security Grant Program involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5119), [22AP] Appointments for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), [21JN] Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal features Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe ———require risk assessments for State Homeland Se- of the electric system to the South Utah Valley Elec- Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, curity Grant Program and require risk assessments tric Service District (see H.R. 6271), [29SE] [20MY] conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be ———sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- conducted with appropriate metropolitan area offi- Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, sumer Protection Act, [9JN] cials (see H.R. 5563), [21JN] Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified Bills and resolutions introduced ———tribute to organizations comprising the National as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 5339), [19MY] Small Business Act: extend programs (see H.R. 4508), Urban Search and Rescue System for determination Endangered species: provide that inclusion of the gray [26JA] and work as first responders to disasters and other wolf, or any distinct population segment of gray ———reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see wolf, in Utah on any list of endangered species Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (see H. Res. 1070), [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), [4FE] or threatened species shall have no force or effect H.R. 4508), [26JA] National Competition for Community Renewal: estab- (see H.R. 6486), [2DE] ———reauthorize (see H.R. 5849), [26JY] lish to encourage communities to adopt innovative Federal aid programs: transfer administration of Federal Taxation: provide relief for small businesses (see H.R. strategies and design principles relative to poverty education, transportation, and Medicaid programs to 4841), [12MR] prevention, recovery, and response (see H.R. 6222), the State using Utah’s portion of Federal revenues Reports filed [28SE] for such programs (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] Activites During the 111th Congress: Committee on National Streetscaping Week: designate (see H. Con. Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 111–695), [29DE] Res. 240), [25FE] or establishment of national monuments in Utah ex- VEN DER MEID, TED National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals cept by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. Appointments and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), [13JA] 4651), [23FE] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. National Guard: tribute (see H. Res. 1584), [30JY] [23JN], [27JY] 1157), [10MR] Native Americans: facilitate business and agricultural VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF New York, NY: tribute to citizens, law enforcement leasing of Navajo Nation lands (see H.R. 6210), Bills and resolutions officers, and first responders for response to at- [23SE] South America: honor bicentennial ‘‘call for independ- tempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Ogden, UT: anniversary of McKay-Dee Hospital Center ence’’ that led to the establishments of Argentina, Res. 1320), [4MY] (see H. Res. 1136), [3MR] Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela (see H. Railroads: make the Northeast Corridor eligible for Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in Res. 1619), [15SE] high-speed rail corridor development grants (see Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see VERMONT H.R. 4838), [12MR] H.R. 5059), [15AP] Bills and resolutions Taxation: adjust personal exemptions for high cost- Salt Lake County, UT: designate certain lands in the Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a pilot program for pur- of-living areas (see H.R. 6345), [29SE] Wasatch Mountains as wilderness (see H.R. 5009), chase of fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- [13AP] nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- service institutions by giving certain States the op- UTAH LABORATORY OF DEMOCRACY ACT ate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), [26MY] (see tion of receiving grants for that purpose (see H.R. Bills and resolutions H. Res. 1550), [22JY] 5812), [21JY] Enact (see H.R. 5238), [6MY] ———extend certain expiring provisions of the Inter- Long Trail: anniversary (see H. Res. 1173), [11MR] nal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Sen- VAN DER MEID, TED Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- ate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. Appointments pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. Res. 1392), [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), [20JY] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, ———provide incentives for the establishment of su- [27JY] 1253), [14AP] permarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. VAN DREUMEL, DONNA VETERAN EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION ACT 5685), [1JY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ———treat carsharing and ridesharing reimbursement Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire Enact (see H.R. 5400), [25MY] arrangements as qualified transportation fringe bene- and express condolences to their families and friends VETERANS fits (see H.R. 5129), [22AP] (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] Bills and resolutions Unemployment: provide grants to cities with high un- VAN HOLLEN, CHRIS (a Representative from Mary- African Americans: recognize challenges Black vet- employment rates to provide job training, public land) erans faced when returning home after serving in works, and economic development programs (see Appointments the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their H.R. 4740), [3MR] Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), [23FE] Motions Bills and resolutions introduced Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equi- Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the In- Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired table allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who ternal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), [28MY], [22JY] members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), are veterans (see H.R. 5402), [26MY] Reports filed [27JA] American Military Retirees Association: grant Federal Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park charter (see H.R. 5739), [14JY] American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Commission: extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] Appalachia: require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. Federal employees: extend eligibility for coverage Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out an Rept. 111–497), [26MY] under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Pro- outreach program for veterans who reside in Appa- Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Un- gram to certain adult dependents of Federal employ- lachia (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] employment Compensation Extension Act: Com- ees and annuitants (see H.R. 5200), [4MY] Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. Medicare: waive part B premiums for certain military non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-vet- 111–556), [22JY] retirees (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] erans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initia- Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent 5541, 5542), [16JN] tive Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security Federal contractors from making expenditures, and Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on man- (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111–389), [12JA] establish additional spending disclosure requirements agement (see H.R. 6496), [7DE] (see H.R. 6503), Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement relative to Federal elections (see H.R. 5175), [29AP] [8DE] Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) Taxation: allow a credit for equity investments in high Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111–663), [30NO] technology and biotechnology small business con- veterans to render a military salute during the recita-

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tion of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), Contracts: improve the Federal contracting process rel- and medal programs, and modify adjudication of [10AU] ative to veterans (see H.R. 6022), [30JY] mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] ———authorize space-available travel on military air- Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans ———establish child-care centers for children of vet- craft for a member or former member of a Reserve and Armed Forces members to assist with curation erans receiving treatment and other individuals (see component eligible for retired pay but for age and and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H.R. 4656), [23FE] for accompanying dependents (see H.R. 5404), [12MY] ———establish pilot program to evaluate effectiveness [26MY] Crime: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging of treating veterans with spinal, back, and musculo- ———celebrate anniversary of combat action and rec- veterans unauthorized fees (see H.R. 5648), [30JN] skeletal injuries and pain using non-invasive tech- ognize contributions of American Volunteer Group Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation niques (see H.R. 6211), [23SE] and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to the Na- when considering application for veterans status of ———establish public-private partnerships for the tion’s defense (see H. Res. 1594), [30JY] an individual who performed service in the merchant treatment and research of post-traumatic stress dis- ———distribute to members, upon discharge or release marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), order (see H.R. 5841), [22JY] from active duty, information on a compact disk [22JY] ———establish the VetStar Award Program to recog- listing and explaining health, education, and other ———establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. nize businesses for contributions to veterans’ em- benefits for which veterans are eligible (see H.R. 5106), [21AP] ployment (see H.R. 5484), [8JN] 5719), [13JY] ———establish medical surveillance system identifying ———exempt reimbursements of expenses for acci- ———ensure housing assistance programs are avail- Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards dent, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income able to veterans and members who have service- from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and determinations relative to veterans’ pensions (see connected injuries and to survivors and dependents prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. H.R. 4541), [27JA] of veterans and members (see H.R. 6058), [30JY] 4477), [20JA] ———expand definition of active duty for purposes ———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, ———review military service records of Jewish Amer- of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed ican World War I veterans to determine whether Program to include certain National Guard service or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or they should be posthumously awarded the Medal (see H.R. 5826), [22JY] in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), [9MR] of Honor (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] ———extend age of eligibility of dependent children ———expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of re- Dept. of HUD: amend amount of rental assistance for receipt of transferred educational assistance under tired pay and veterans’ disability compensation to available under the Veterans Affairs Supportive the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see all members retired for disability regardless of dis- Housing Program (see H.R. 4569), [2FE] H.R. 5737), [14JY] ability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), [26JA] ———set-aside Community Development Block Grant ———extend time period for Armed Forces members ———expand matters covered by preseparation coun- Program funds for grants to local chapters of vet- to transfer educational assistance to a dependent seling (see H.R. 5049), [15AP] erans service organizations for rehabilitation of their child under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- ———extend time period for submission of retroactive facilities (see H.R. 4632), [22FE] sistance Program (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] stop-loss special pay claims (see H.R. 5449), Dept. of Labor: publish on an Internet website certain ———extend time period in which an individual may [27MY] information about the number of veterans who are transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 Educational Assist- ———honor service and sacrifice of Latino members employed by Federal contractors (see H.R. 6103), ance benefits to dependents (see H.R. 6336), [29SE] ———furnish hospital care, medical services, and (see H. Res. 1651), [23SE] [10AU] ———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquire and utilize the Our nursing home care to veterans who were stationed of members who die during a period of war (see Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafay- at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was H.R. 6371), [29SE] ette, LA, as a full-service hospital to better serve contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] ———improve and make permanent the loan guarantee ———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of veterans throughout the Acadiana region (see H. Res. for the purchase of residential cooperative housing members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), [20MY] 1647), [22SE] ———restore health care coverage to retired members ———allow transfer of educational assistance under units (see H.R. 6567), [21DE] ———improve continuing professional education reim- of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), [27JA] the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program to cer- bursement provided to health professional employees ———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. tain dependents for special education (see H.R. Con. Res. 283), [27MY] (see H.R. 5145), [27AP] 6513), [9DE] ———improve efficiency of processing certain claims Army: anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. ———authorize entrance into contracts for the transfer for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 1590), [30JY] of veterans to non-departmental adult foster homes ———tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Ar- 5928), [29JY] for veterans who are unable to live independently ———improve housing stipends for veterans receiving mored Division during World War II (see H. Res. (see H.R. 5641), [30JN] educational assistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans 1483), [28JN] ———authorize individuals pursuing rehabilitation, Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5303), Benefits: codify increases in the rates of pensions for education, or training programs to receive work- [13MY] disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children study allowances for outreach services provided ———improve laws relative to default procedures for (see H.R. 5642), [30JN] through congressional offices (see H.R. 4765), guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6188), [22SE] ———increase rates of disability compensation for vet- [4MR] ———improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of erans with service-connected disabilities and depend- ———authorize waiver of collection of copayments veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ency and indemnity compensation for survivors of for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans (see (see H.R. 5996), [30JY] certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), [23FE] H.R. 5768), [15JY] ———improve provision of rehabilitative services for Blinded Veterans Association: anniversary (see H.J. ———clarify eligibility of certain veterans who serve veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), Res. 80), [4MR] in Iraq following the end of U.S. military combat [14SE] Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), [2FE] operations for hospital care, medical services, and ———improve the Multifamily Transitional Housing Budget: reduce the Federal budget deficit in a respon- nursing home care (see H.R. 6154), [16SE] Loan Program by issuing loans for construction, re- sible manner (see H.R. 4481), [20JA] ———clarify level of health care that constitutes min- habilitation, or acquisition of multifamily transitional Cemeteries and funerals: expand eligibility for burial imum essential coverage (see H.R. 5014), [14AP] housing projects (see H.R. 5838), [22JY] in national cemeteries to certain Reserve component ———designate certain medical facilities as health ———improve the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- members and increase amount payable for burial and professional shortage areas (see H.R. 4654), [23FE] sistance Program (see H.R. 5933), [29JY] (see H.R. funeral expenses for certain veterans (see H.R. ———display in each facility a Women Veterans Bill 6430), [18NO] 6269), [29SE] of Rights (see H.R. 5953), [29JY] ———include a definition of ‘‘loss of use’’ for pur- ———provide Government headstones and markers at ———educate staff and inform veterans about the In- poses of evaluating disabilities and providing adapted private cemeteries for certain veterans (see H.R. jured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. housing and automobiles (see H.R. 5550), [17JN] 5937), [29JY] 5428), [27MY] ———increase amount available for reimbursements Census: require the questionnaire used in taking the ———ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ payable to State approving agencies (see H.R. 4571), decennial census to include an inquiry on an individ- Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling [2FE] ual’s status as a veteran, spouse of a veteran, or and disclosure information regarding life insurance ———increase and provide for an annual adjustment dependent of a veteran (see H.R. 5517), [10JN] payments (see H.R. 5993), [30JY] of the amounts of assistance payable for veterans’ Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- ———establish a program to assist military medics funeral and burial expenses (see H.R. 6054), [30JY] tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- and corpsmen in making transitions to civilian physi- ———increase plot allowances for certain veterans and tunities Act relative to certain employees covered cian assistant jobs (see H.R. 6339), [29SE] provide a plot allowance for spouses and children by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. ———establish a registry of certain veterans who were of certain veterans who are buried in State ceme- Con. Res. 297), (see H. Res. 1530), [15JY] (see stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 6238), teries (see H.R. 6013), [30JY] H. Res. 1757), [8DE] [28SE] ———inter in national cemeteries individuals who sup- ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans ———establish a toll-free hotline to assist and provide ported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Con- Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain training to mental health professionals at institutions flict era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] employees covered by the Congressional Account- of higher learning (see H.R. 5385), [25MY] ———make certain improvements to comprehensive ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see ———establish a transition program for new veterans, service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. H. Res. 1783), [22DE] improve disability claims system, reform pensions 4810), [10MR]

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———make home loan guaranty programs for veterans Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appro- Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid ad- priate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] (see H. Res. 1446), [16JN] justable rate mortgages (see H.R. 6146), [16SE] Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor post- Tribute (see H. Res. 1622), [15SE] ———modify standard of visual acuity required for humously (see H.R. 5056), [15AP] U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see (see H. Res. 1442), [15JN] (see H.R. 5360), [20MY] H. Res. 1617), [14SE] Vietnamese Conflict: commend The Wall That Heals ———provide certain abused dependents of veterans Homeless: expand burial benefits for certain homeless traveling exhibit (see H. Res. 1694), [29SE] with health care (see H.R. 6466), [1DE] veterans (see H.R. 6042), [30JY] ———tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack ———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans Howard, Robert L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1067), [3FE] (Light) Squadron Three and their families (see H. for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible Res. 1228), [25MR] Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and veterans (see H.R. 5555), [17JN] for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering ———provide expedited procedures for consideration H.R. 5206), [4MY] of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), [17JN] ———increase maximum age for children eligible for from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psy- ———provide for annual reviews of mental health pro- medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA chiatric disorders (see H. Res. 1746), [1DE] World War II: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge fessionals treating veterans (see H.R. 5731), [14JY] programs (see H.R. 5185), [29AP] (see H. Res. 1005), [12JA] ———provide for certain requirements relative to im- Japan: commend for extending official apology to ———award Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Cadet munization of veterans (see H.R. 5516), [10JN] former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), [8JN] ———provide for continued provision of health care forward in planning to invite surviving members to ———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. services to certain veterans who were exposed to Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] Con. Res. 296), [1JY] (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] sodium dichromate while serving at or near water Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), [15AP] ———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq (see H.R. 6127), ———anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirma- their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious [15SE] tion (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), ———provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of Medicare: waive part B premiums for certain military [14AP] members who die on active duty to educational as- retirees (see H.R. 4593), [3FE] Motions sistance under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Assistance Program (see H.R. 5443), [27MY] (see Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts cies: making appropriations for military construction H.R. 6372), [29SE] at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), [8DE], [21DE] ———provide for qualifications for vocational reha- Muslim Americans: express appreciation for the service Reports filed bilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation of Muslim American veterans (see H. Res. 1758), Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act: employment coordinators (see H.R. 5630), [29JN] [9DE] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ———provide for the tolling of the timing of review National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), (House) (H.R. 5226) (H. Rept. 111–580), [29JY] for appeals of final decisions of the Board of Vet- [29NO] Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act: Committee erans’ Appeals (see H.R. 5045), [15AP] (see H.R. National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5145) (H. Rept. 5064), [16AP] H. Res. 1630), [16SE] 111–489), [20MY] ———provide housing loan benefits for children of National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act: Com- Armed Forces members and veterans who die from H. Res. 1644), [22SE] mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1017) (H. service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4845), National Yellow Ribbon Day: support goals and ideals Rept. 111–488), [20MY] [15MR] (see H. Res. 1635), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Vet- ———provide veterans with information on service- North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for erans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations connected disabilities at health care facilities (see efforts in serving Armed Forces members, veterans, for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: H.R. 6220), [28SE] and their families (see H. Res. 1602), [30JY] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1559) (H. ———take into account each child a veteran has when Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure ap- Rept. 111–570), [27JY] determining the veteran’s financial status when re- propriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, ceiving hospital care or medical services (see H.R. Defense health programs (see H.R. 4894), [20MR] Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transpor- 4465), [19JA] Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedica- tation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- tion in support of those who have sacrificed their (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111–694), [21DE] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, cies: making appropriations for military construction lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), [1JY] and veterans’ services (see H.R. 5822), [22JY] Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related ———making appropriations for military construction members to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 3082), consideration of any payment received for accumulated and accrued and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1755), [8DE] (see annual or vacation leave (see H.R. 4865), [17MR] (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111–675), [8DE] Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and H. Res. 1782), [21DE] Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Armed Forces Members To Assist With Curation ———making appropriations for military construction Res. 94), [22JY] and Historic Preservation Activities: Committee on and veterans’ services (H.R. 5822), consideration ———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. (see H. Res. 1559), [27JY] veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] 5282) (H. Rept. 111–589), [14SE] Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and Power resources: establish a pilot program to encourage Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deem of Certain Service implement electronic personnel file system and con- employment of veterans in energy-related positions in Reserve Components as Active Service for Pur- duct study on improving access of veterans to files (see H.R. 4592), [3FE] pose of Certain Administered Laws: Committee on related to military service and veterans benefits (see Schertz Veterans Post Office, Schertz, TX: designate Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3787) (H. Rept. H.R. 5225), [5MY] (see H.R. 5831), [22JY] 111–625), [28SE] ———make payments for certain treatments of trau- Small business: assist small business concerns owned Dept. of Veterans Affairs Inclusion and Promotion on matic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 5627), [29JN] the Departmental Internet Site a Hyperlink to the (see H.R. 4568), [2FE] ———clarify requirements for verifying a small busi- VetSuccess Internet Site and Other Employment Disabled: establish a commission to review benefits ness concern owned and controlled by a veteran Sites: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. provided by each State to disabled veterans (see (see H.R. 5274), [11MY] 3685) (H. Rept. 111–624), [28SE] H.R. 4559), [2FE] Social Security: provide for certain clarifications and Dept. of Veterans Affairs Qualifications for Vocational Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Chil- Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Rehabilita- GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of con- dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5712), tion Employment Coordinators: Committee on Vet- tributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery [13JY] erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5630) (H. Rept. 111– in enacting the GI Bill (see H.R. 4745), [3MR] Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- 627), [28SE] Employment: improve employment, training, and place- sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agen- ment services furnished to veterans, especially those ‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of cies Appropriations for Military Construction and who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), [30JY] Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations [22AP] Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit for em- (House) (H.R. 5822) (H. Rept. 111–559), [22JY] FAA: eligibility of veterans for employment (see H.R. ployers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: 5862), [26JY] 5400), [25MY] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Federal aid programs: increase benefits for one month ———increase work opportunity tax credit for hiring 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living veterans (see H.R. 4443), [13JA] Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee adjustment (see H.R. 4429), [13JA] Texas: tribute to World War II veterans traveling to on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. ———increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and peo- Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their Rept. 111–608), [16SE] ple with disabilities for one month in 2011 to com- honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] End Veteran Homelessness Act: Committee on Vet- pensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see Tomball Veterans Post Office, Tomball, TX: designate erans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4810) (H. Rept. 111– H.R. 5987), [30JY] (see H.R. 6294), [29SE] (see H.R. 6185), [22SE] 449), [22MR]

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Energy Jobs for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (JO- VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Affairs (House) (H.R. 4592) (H. Rept. 111–453), SEPH R. BIDEN, JR.) Bills and resolutions [22MR] Appointments Sports: tribute to football team and women’s cross Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for Vet- Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe country team (see H. Res. 1035), [21JA] erans (HELP Veterans) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT Affairs (House) (H.R. 5360) (H. Rept. 111–626), [20MY] Bills and resolutions [28SE] Committee To Escort the President, [27JA] Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Ave- National Guard Employment Protection Act: Com- VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES nue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to fami- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1879) (H. Bills and resolutions lies of victims, and increase efforts to reduce vio- Rept. 111–450), [22MR] Health: require the President, Vice President, Members lence against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA] Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and of Congress, political appointees, and congressional VIRGIN ISLANDS Goals (SAVINGS) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Af- staff to purchase health insurance through health in- Bills and resolutions fairs (House) (H.R. 5993) (H. Rept. 111–628), surance exchanges (see H.R. 4951), [25MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for the fur- [28SE] Senate Rules: request an amendment to the filibuster nishing of statues by U.S. territories for display in Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement rule to facilitate consideration of bills and resolutions Statuary Hall (see H.R. 5711), [13JY] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. (see H. Res. 1018), [19JA] Castle Nugent National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 6132) (H. Rept. 111–630), [28SE] VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE ACT 3726), consideration (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Bills and resolutions Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), [19JY] Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. Families and domestic relations: strengthen juvenile Senior citizens: make available to U.S. territories addi- 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] tional funds for community service senior opportuni- Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Committee on and family courts (see H.R. 4446), [13JA] VIETNAM, SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF ties (see H.R. 5603), [24JN] Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. Taxation: assist in recovery and development of the 111–490), [20MY] Appointments Vietnam Education Foundation, [22DE] Virgin Islands by reducing tax imposed on distribu- VETERANS’, SENIORS’, AND CHILDREN’S tions from certain retirement plans’ assets (see H.R. HEALTH TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: promote freedom and democracy (see 4679), [24FE] Bills and resolutions Territories: clarify application of Federal laws relating Enact (see H.R. 5712), [13JY] H.R. 6432), [18NO] to elections (see H.R. 6381), [29SE] VETERANS, WOMEN, FAMILIES WITH CHIL- Human rights: condemn violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, Virgin Islands National Park: authorize acquisition of DREN, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES land (see H.R. 6114), [14SE] HOUSING FAIRNESS ACT and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such viola- tions (see H. Res. 1572), [29JY] Messages Reports filed Proposed Constitution for the Virgin Islands: President Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) ———impose sanctions on individuals who are Obama, [2MR] (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. 111–678), [9DE] complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] Reports filed VETERANS BENEFITS AND ECONOMIC WEL- Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment FARE IMPROVEMENT ACT ———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Bills and resolutions 3726) (H. Rept. 111–393), [12JA] Enact (see H.R. 6132), [15SE] certain detained democracy activists, and request re- Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National VETERANS’ COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING lease of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), [14JY] Refugees: recognize significance of Vietnamese boat Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, ADJUSTMENT ACT Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee Reports filed people and the Vietnamese-American community, on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) and commend organizations that facilitated resettle- 401), [26JA] (H.R. 4667) (H. Rept. 111–452), [22MR] ment and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society (see H. Res. 1331), [5MY] Furnishing of Statues by U.S. Territories for Display VETERANS’ DISABILITY CLAIMS EFFICIENCY in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building: Committee VIETNAM DEMOCRACY PROMOTION ACT ACT on (House) (H.R. 5711) (H. Rept. 111–583), [30JY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 5928), [29JY] Enact (see H.R. 6432), [18NO] VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK LAND AC- QUISITION ACT VETERANS DOG TRAINING THERAPY ACT VIETNAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Reports filed Appointments Enact (see H.R. 6114), [14SE] Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) Board of Directors, [22DE] (H.R. 3885) (H. Rept. 111–490), [20MY] VIRGINIA VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS SANCTIONS ACT Bills and resolutions VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Bills and resolutions ACT Blue Ridge Parkway: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. Enact (see H.R. 6433), [18NO] 294), [30JN] Bills and resolutions VIETNAMESE AMERICANS Congressional Office of Compliance: approve regula- Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property Bills and resolutions owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- tions to implement the Veterans Employment Oppor- Vietnam: recognize significance of Vietnamese boat tunities Act relative to certain employees covered ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), people and the Vietnamese-American community, [29SE] by the Congressional Accountability Act (see H. and commend organizations that facilitated resettle- Con. Res. 297), (see H. Res. 1530), [15JY] (see ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- ment and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have H. Res. 1757), [8DE] (see H. Res. 1331), [5MY] ———approve regulations to implement the Veterans been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] Employment Opportunities Act relative to certain VIETNAMESE CONFLICT related term(s) WAR Dept. of Defense: establish an office responsible for employees covered by the Congressional Account- Bills and resolutions implementing all recommendations and requirements ability Act (H. Res. 1757), technical correction (see Dept. of Veterans Affairs: inter in national cemeteries regarding military medical facilities in the National H. Res. 1783), [22DE] individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during Capital Region (see H.R. 4949), [25MR] the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), [27JY] VETERANS EMPLOYMENT TODAY (VET) ACT Dept. of the Interior: conduct proposed oil and gas Bills and resolutions Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by lease sale for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Enact (see H.R. 4443), [13JA] Ohio National Guardsmen (see H. Res. 1272), a certain distance beyond the coastal zone of Vir- VETERANS’ INFORMATION ACT [20AP] ginia (see H.R. 4942), [25MR] Bills and resolutions Navy: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) ———enter into an agreement to provide for manage- Enact (see H.R. 5719), [13JY] Squadron Three and their families (see H. Res. ment of the free-roaming wild horses in and around VETERANS MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 1228), [25MR] the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. OVERSIGHT ACT Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniver- 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] Bills and resolutions sary (see H. Con. Res. 278), [13MY] District of Columbia: afford residents who are Federal Enact (see H.R. 5731), [14JY] Veterans: commend The Wall That Heals traveling ex- employees the same opportunities for political par- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS hibit (see H. Res. 1694), [29SE] ticipation as Federal employees residing in Maryland Bills and resolutions Vietnam: recognize significance of Vietnamese boat or Virginia (see H.R. 6138), [15SE] Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of people and the Vietnamese-American community, GSA: extend to private property owners and managers Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts and commend organizations that facilitated resettle- in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] ment and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society for leasing of space for Federal Government use Voice of Democracy: tribute to scholarship program (see H. Res. 1331), [5MY] given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] VILLANOVA, PA 5713), [13JY] VETSTAR VETERAN-FRIENDLY BUSINESS ACT Bills and resolutions Roads and highways: protect and conserve lands con- Bills and resolutions Villanova University: tribute to football team and wom- tiguous with the Blue Ridge Parkway (see H.R. Enact (see H.R. 5484), [8JN] en’s cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), [21JA] 4524), [26JA]

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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Taxation: clarify treatment of emergency service volun- ———Gordon amendment (prohibit funding of salaries Bills and resolutions teers as independent contractors (see H.R. 5537), for Federal employees viewing, downloading, or ex- Haiti: tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ [16JN] changing pornography on Federal computers), efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of Vietnam: recognize significance of Vietnamese boat [28MY] earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), [2FE] people and the Vietnamese-American community, ———Gordon amendment (prohibit grants to institu- VITAMINS and commend organizations that facilitated resettle- tions of higher education that prevent military re- Bills and resolutions ment and assimilation of refugees into U.S. society cruitment or ROTC access on campus), [28MY] Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary (see H. Res. 1331), [5MY] ———Gordon amendment (reduce funding for certain food under Federal health programs and private Reports filed programs in any year following a year in which health insurance (see H.R. 4926), [24MR] Family Health Care Accessibility Act: Committee on the Federal budget is in deficit), [28MY] VOGEL, RANDY Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. ———Gordon amendment (technical and clarifying Reports filed Rept. 111–607), [16SE] amendments), [12MY] In the Matter of Randy Vogel: Committee on Standards National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act: ———Hall of Texas amendment (restrict funding to of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 111–464), Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. research and development programs), [12MY] [21AP] 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] ———Hall of Texas motion to recommit, [13MY] VOLUNTARY INCENTIVE AUCTIONS ACT VOTE TABULATION AUDIT ACT ———Halvorson amendment (NSF promotion of par- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions ticipation of veterans in the postdoctoral research Enact (see H.R. 5947), [29JY] Enact (see H.R. 5229), [6MY] fellowship program), [13MY] ———Markey amendment (Dept. of Energy develop- VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER FAIRNESS ACT VOTES IN HOUSE related term(s) HOUSE OF REP- ment and commercial application of clean energy Bills and resolutions RESENTATIVES Enact (see H.R. 5537), [16JN] Bills and resolutions technologies through a Clean Energy Consortium), [12MY] VOLUNTEER WORKERS related term(s) COMMU- Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health ———Reyes amendment (require science, technology, NITY SERVICE care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), [17MR] Bills and resolutions House Rules: require a three-fifths vote on a stand- engineering, and math (STEM) coordinating com- Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see alone bill that increases the statutory limit on the mittee to conduct outreach to promote understanding H. Res. 1078), [5FE] public debt (see H. Res. 1071), [4FE] of STEM-related career opportunities), [12MY] Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary Recorded ———Senate amendment, [21DE] America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5325): of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act (H.R. 3342): consid- enact, [19MY] (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), [9MR] eration (H. Res. 1017), [20JA] American Eagle Day (H. Res. 1409): designate, [14JN] ———tribute to AmeriCorps (see H. Res. 1338), ———enact, [21JA] American Heart Month (H. Res. 1039): support goals [6MY] Abduction of U.S. children in Japan, such children and ideals, [23FE] Disasters: provide construction, architectural, and engi- to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a cus- American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. neering entities with qualified immunity from liabil- tody determination, and parents access to their chil- 4213): consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. ity for negligence when providing volunteer services dren (H. Res. 1326): condemn, return, and provide, 1403), [28MY] [29SE] or equipment in response to a declared emergency ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. Access to Criminal History Records for State Sen- or disaster (see H.R. 5576), [23JN] 1403), Slaughter amendment (strike certain sections, Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, tencing Commissions Act (H.R. 6412): enact, [9DE] change certain enactment dates, and divide question and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), Acquire hydrographic data and provide services spe- of adoption into two votes), [28MY] cific to the Arctic for safe navigation, delineate U.S. [25MY] ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- extended continental shelf, and monitor coastal 1403), previous question, [28MY] changes (H.R. 2864): authorize funds, [14JY] ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of ———House amendment to Senate amendment (re- African American contributions to U.S. transportation clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children form sustainable growth rate payment system for and infrastructure (H. Res. 1085): honor and cele- in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] physicians), [28MY] brate, [24FE] Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals ———Senate amendment, [28MY] African-American individuals who have overcome ob- (see H. Res. 1240), [13AP] American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining In- stacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who vestment Collaboration (AMERICA Works) Act in the field of science (H. Res. 1133): recognize, died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recog- (H.R. 4072): enact, [29SE] nize other workers, and commend rescuers and vol- [19MR] Americans should participate in a moment of silence unteers providing support to surviving families (see Agricultural Credit Act State mediation programs (H.R. to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members H. Res. 1347), [11MY] 3509): reauthorize, [18MR] of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (H. Hurricanes: observe anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Aiding Those Facing Foreclosure Act (H.R. 5510): Res. 1119): express, [21MR] salute volunteers who assisted those affected by the enact, [17DE] Americans With Disabilities Act (H. Res. 1504): anni- storm, recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend Airplane attack on Federal building in Austin, TX, versary, [26JY] persistence of the people of the Gulf Coast States victims of attack, IRS employees and first respond- Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, (see H. Res. 1577), [29JY] ers, and expressions of sympathy for those who at- CA (H.R. 4543): designate, [26AP] ———observe anniversary of Hurricane Rita, salute tack public servants (H. Res. 1127): condemn, honor, Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform volunteers who assisted those affected by the storm, commend, and reject, [3MR] Act (H.R. 5330): enact, [24MY] recognize efforts to rebuild, and commend persist- Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Pro- Arlington National Cemetery reports on management ence of the people of the Gulf Coast States (see gram (H. Res. 1322): anniversary, [15JN] (S. 3860): require, [16DE] H. Res. 1583), [30JY] Alejandro Renteria Ruiz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Armed Forces members and veterans courage and sac- King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during Clinic, Artesia, NM (H.R. 4307): designate, [30JN] rifice (H. Res. 1385): recognize and honor, [26MY] the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5116): Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghan- ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] Boccieri amendment (Dept. of Energy expansion of istan (H. Res. 1516): tribute, [20JY] ———honor life and work and encourage continued Federal loan guarantees for innovative energy tech- Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (H. Res. commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a nologies in manufacturing), [13MY] 1316): observance, [26MY] national day of service (see H. Res. 1002), [12JA] ———consideration (H. Res. 1344), [12MY] Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act (H.R. 5145): National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer pro- ———enact, [28MY] enact, [25MY] grams and community partnerships (see H.R. 4973), ———Flake amendment (encourage graduate-level tal- Augustana College (H. Res. 1089): anniversary, [25MR] ent trained at U.S. institutions in science, technology, [17MR] Political campaigns: repeal limit for contributions to engineering, and math (STEM) fields to remain in Auschwitz liberation anniversary, Nazi concentration Federal elections, coordinated expenditures by polit- the U.S.), [13MY] camp victims, those who helped defeat the Nazi ical parties, and protect uncompensated Internet ac- ———George Miller amendment (maintain a policy regime, Holocaust education, and anti-Semitism (H. tivity from treatment as a contribution or expenditure to respond to union information requests in regards Res. 1044): commemorate, honor, commend, en- (see H.R. 6286), [29SE] to university post-graduate salaries), [12MY] hance, and combat, [3FE] Portugal: express condolences and support for people ———Gordon amendment (eliminate certain NSF cash Automatic salary adjustments for Members of Congress affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and prize innovation awards), [28MY] (H.R. 5146): eliminate, [27AP] commend rescue efforts of those who responded to ———Gordon amendment (eliminate NIST initiative Aviation Safety and Investment Act (H.R. 1586): Sen- such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] for assisting businesses in energy efficiency and ate amendments, [25MR] Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to commercialization of renewable energy systems), Bangladesh return to democracy (H. Res. 1215): sup- engage in community service and complete economic [28MY] port, [25MR] self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 5914), [28JY] ———Gordon amendment (ensure science, technology, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act (H.R. 4506): enact, [12MR] Serve America Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1276), engineering, and math (STEM) education programs Battle of Iwo Jima (H. Res. 1099): anniversary, [20AP] are available to disabled veterans), [28MY] [21MR]

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Battle of Marathon (H. Res. 1704): anniversary, [8DE] Coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch ———previous question, [18MR] Bayh-Dole Act on retention of intellectual property Mine-South, condolences to their families, and ef- Consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and arising from federally funded research (H. Con. Res. forts of emergency response workers at the mine consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1404): allow, 328): anniversary, [15NO] disaster (H. Res. 1236): honor, extend, and recog- [27MY] Benjamin L. Hooks (H. Res. 1271): tribute, [20AP] nize, [14AP] Consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and Black History Month (H. Res. 1046): observance, Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (H. Res. 1062): consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1487): allow, [23FE] anniversary, [15AP] [30JN] Blinded Veterans Association (H.J. Res. 80): anniver- Cold War Veterans Recognition Day (H. Res. 900): ———previous question, [30JN] sary, [23MR] support goals and ideals, [21MR] Consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and Boise State University football team (H. Res. 1042): Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act (H.R. 4514): consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1537): allow, tribute, [13AP] enact, [13JY] [21JY] Brescia University (H. Res. 1043): anniversary, [3FE] Coltsville National Historical Park (H.R. 5131): estab- Consideration of motions to suspend House rules and Brooklyn Botanic Garden (H. Res. 1428): anniversary, lish, [22SE] consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1559): allow, [16NO] Commemorate Bloody Sunday in Selma, AL and the [28JY] Budget enforcement for 2011 (H. Res. 1493): pass role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act (H. Res. 1500), [1JY] Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 249): anniversary, [10MR] (H.R. 3534): Cassidy motion to recommit (lift mora- Calling Card Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 3993): Committee on Education and Labor (House) authority torium on deepwater drilling operations), [30JY] enact, [23JN] to investigate underground coal mine operator com- ———consideration (H. Res. 1574), [30JY] Cameron Newton (H. Res. 1761): tribute, [15DE] pliance with Federal safety laws and transmit a re- ———enact, [30JY] Campaign contributions by lobbyists representing coun- port on such investigation (H. Res. 1363): grant, ———Kind amendment (Land and Water Conservation tries defined as state sponsors of terrorism or any [20MY] Fund funding for projects that secure recreational other foreign national (H.R. 5609): prohibit, [1JY] ———previous question, [20MY] access to Federal lands for hunting, fishing, and out- Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office, Waterford, WI Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) door recreation), [30JY] (H.R. 5873): designate, [15SE] investigation of knowledge of House Democratic ———Melancon amendment (lift moratorium on deep- Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric water drilling operations), [30JY] (S. 1963): enact, [21AP] J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1164): Clyburn motion to refer, ———Oberstar/Himes amendment (ensure damage as- Caribbean-American Heritage Month (H. Res. 1369): [11MR] sessments emphasize full restoration and acquisition support goals and ideals, [23JN] ———Clyburn motion to refer, previous question, of non-impacted land as an alternative to restoration), Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary [11MR] [30JY] Modification Act (H.R. 5110): enact, [23SE] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) ———Rahall amendment (manager’s amendment), Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act investigation of knowledge of House Democratic [30JY] (H.R. 3726): consideration (H. Res. 1038), [27JA] leaders and their staff of alleged misconduct by Eric ———Teague amendment (allow companies to meet ———enact, [20JA], [27JA] J.J. Massa (H. Res. 1249): McGovern motion to Oil Pollution Act financial responsibility require- CBO cost estimates included in committee reports on refer, [14AP] ments by participation in cooperative arrangements), approved legislation on the Internet site of the Office Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) [30JY] of the Clerk (H. Res. 1178): compile and post, [9JN] investigation of relationship between earmark re- Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform quests made by Members and source and timing Extension Act (H.R. 3082): Senate amendment, Act (S. 3167): enact, [14DE] of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. [21DE] Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette Univer- Res. 1193): McGovern motion to refer, [18MR], Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 64): override veto, sity (H. Res. 1161): honor, [27MY] [25MR] [13JA] Certain laws relative to public contracts (H.R. 1107): Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 101): consider- enact, [17DE] investigation of relationship between earmark re- ation (H. Res. 1741), [1DE] Cervical Health Awareness Month (H. Res. 1011): sup- quests made by Members and source and timing ———making, [1DE] port goals and ideals, [26JA] of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 105): consider- Challenges Black veterans faced when returning home Res. 1255): Oberstar motion to refer, [15AP] ation (H. Res. 1776), [17DE] after serving in the Armed Forces, their military Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) Continuing Extension Act (H.R. 4851): same-day con- sacrifices, and their patriotism (H. Con. Res. 238): investigation of relationship between Members’ ear- sideration of rule and consideration under suspension recognize, [26FE] marks and source and timing of campaign contribu- of the rules (H. Res. 1248), [15AP] Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building, Jack- tions by lobbyists (H. Res. 1287): Hastings of Flor- ———Senate amendment, [15AP] son, MS (H.R. 3562): designate, [16SE] ida motion to refer, [22AP] Contributions of fathers in the healthy development Chicago Blackhawks (hockey team) (H. Res. 1439): ———Hastings of Florida motion to refer, previous of children, responsible fatherhood, and greater in- tribute, [29JN] question, [22AP] volvement of fathers in the lives of their children Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Di- Chicago Wilderness (organization) and the Children’s (H. Res. 1389): recognize, support, and encourage, vestment Act (H.R. 2194): conference report, [24JN] Outdoor Bill of Rights initiatives (H. Res. 860): sup- [15JN] Condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in after- port, [13JA] Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act math of earthquake and Haiti relief efforts (H. Res. Child Advocacy Center Month and National Child Ad- (S. 3689): enact, [15NO] 1021): express and support, [21JA] vocacy Center (H. Res. 1313): designation and anni- Corp. for National and Community Service AmeriCorps Condolences and support to Southeastern States people versary, [2DE] (H. Res. 1338): tribute, [13MY] affected by flooding and first responders and those Child Protection Improvements Act (H.R. 1469): enact, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclo- assisting in recovery efforts (H. Res. 1337): express [22JY] sure Act effective date of provisions relative to gift and commend, [13MY] Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act (H.R. Condolences to and solidarity with the people of Paki- certificates, store gift cards, and other general use 1017): enact, [24MY] stan in the aftermath of devastating floods (H. Res. prepaid cards (H.R. 5502): amend, [14JN] Citizen Diplomacy Day (H. Res. 1402): designate, 1613): express, [16SE] Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension [8DE] Condolences to families of the victims of earthquake Act (S. 3998): enact, [8DE] Citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders in Chile as well as solidarity with and support for Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378): con- response to attempted terrorist attack in Times the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruc- sideration (H. Res. 1674), [29SE] Square (H. Res. 1320): tribute, [5MY] tion (H. Res. 1144): express, [10MR] ———consideration (H. Res. 1674), previous question, City of Lilburn Day (H. Res. 1642): support goals Condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater [29SE] and ideals, [7DE] Horizon oil platform, other workers, and rescuers ———enact, [29SE] Claims Resolution Act (H.R. 4783): consideration (H. and volunteers providing support to surviving fami- Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (H.R. 4061): Connolly Res. 1736), [30NO] lies (H. Res. 1347): express, recognize, and com- amendment (ensure public awareness campaigns pro- ———Senate amendment, [30NO] mend, [26MY] moting cybersecurity education include children and Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office, Columbus, OH Congress (H. Con. Res. 282): adjournment, [27MY] young adults as target audiences), [3FE] (H.R. 4840): designate, [21MR] Congress (H. Con. Res. 293): adjournment, [30JN] ———consideration (H. Res. 1051), [3FE] Clean Estuaries Act (H.R. 4715): consideration (H. Congress (H. Con. Res. 332): adjournment, [17NO] ———consideration (H. Res. 1051), previous question, Res. 1248), [15AP] Congress (H. Con. Res. 336): adjournment, [17DE] [3FE] ———enact, [15AP] Congress (H. Res. 257): adjournment, [24MR] ———Cuellar amendment (Cybersecurity Strategic Re- ———Jordan motion to recommit (continue National Congress (H. Res. 321): adjournment, [29SE] search and Development Program description of how Estuary Program funding at current levels), [15AP] Congressional Made in America Promise Act (H.R. Program will strengthen cybersecurity education and ———Shea-Porter amendment (ensure comprehensive 2039): enact, [15SE] training programs), [3FE] conservation and management plans consider the im- Consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and ———Dahlkemper amendment (allow cooperation be- pact to and potential effect of sea level change), consider certain legislation (H. Res. 1190): allow, tween community colleges, universities and Manu- [15AP] [18MR] facturing Extension Partnership Centers), [3FE]

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———enact, [4FE] Dept. of HHS Controlled Substance Monitoring Pro- oil spill clean up, food assistance funding and rescis- ———Flake amendment (prohibit use of cybersecurity gram (H.R. 5710): amend and reauthorize, [23SE] sions), [1JY] research and development programs funds for ear- Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program ———Division III to Senate amendments (strike mili- marks), [3FE] funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike ex- tary funding for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan), [1JY] ———Halvorson amendment (include veteran status in penditure deadline (S. 3774): extend, [18NO] ———Division IV to Senate amendments (prevent selection criteria for Federal Cyber Scholarship for Dept. of Justice (H. Res. 1422): anniversary, [16JN] funding for escalation of U.S. Armed Forces in Af- Service Program), [4FE] Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs ghanistan and limit funding to safe withdrawal), ———Hastings of Florida amendment (study Federal appropriations (H.R. 3081): consideration of Senate [1JY] workforce needs, address minority employment dis- amendments (H. Res. 1682), [29SE] ———Division V to Senate amendments (safe, orderly, parities, and include minority-serving institutions on ———consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces Cybersecurity University-Industry Task Force), [3FE] 1682), previous question, [29SE] in Afghanistan funding), [1JY] ———Kilroy amendment (expand Federal Cyber ———Senate amendments, [29SE] ———enact, [24MR] Scholarship for Service Program to include outreach Dept. of the Interior grants and other assistance to ———Obey motion to table appeal of ruling of the to secondary schools and 2-year institutions), [4FE] facilitate a political status public education program Chair on Jerry Lewis of California motion to recom- ———Kissell amendment (include language high- for Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands mit (offset costs of legislation through unobligated lighting importance of curriculum in designing se- (H.R. 3940): extend, [29SE] stimulus funding), [24MR] cure software in NSF Computer and Network Secu- Dept. of the Interior lease of certain lands within Fort Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act rity Capacity Building Grants mission statement), Pulaski National Monument (H.R. 4773): authorize, (H.R. 2788): enact, [19MR] [4FE] [13JY] Distracted Driving Awareness Month (H. Res. 1186): ———Owens amendment (expand the cybersecurity Dept. of the Treasury certification when making pur- designate, [23MR] strategic research and development plan to include chases under the Small Business Lending Fund Pro- Donald Harrington (H. Res. 1040): tribute, [20MR] a component on technologies to secure sensitive in- gram (H.R. 5551): make, [23JN] Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act (H.R. 2965): consid- formation sharing between Federal agencies), [4FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Internet site hyperlink to eration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1764), [15DE] Daniel P. Coughlin (H. Res. 1216): tribute, [21AP] the VetSuccess Internet site and other employment ———Senate amendment, [15DE] Defense Level Playing Field Act (H.R. 6540): enact, sites and publicize such sites (H.R. 3685): include, Duke University men’s basketball team (H. Res. 1242): [21DE] [29SE] tribute, [15AP] Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spend- Dept. of Veterans Affairs level of health care that E.V. Wilkins Post Office, Roper, NC (H.R. 3892): ing in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act (H.R. 5175): con- constitutes minimum essential coverage (H.R. 5014): establish, [13JA] sideration (H. Res. 1468), [24JN] clarify, [12MY] Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO (H.R. ———consideration (H. Res. 1468), previous question, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- 6400): designate, [7DE] [24JN] cies appropriations for military construction and vet- Ed Roberts Day (H. Res. 1759): designate, [15DE] ———enact, [24JN] erans’ services (H.R. 3082): Senate amendment, Education Jobs Fund and Medicaid Federal medical ———King of Iowa amendment (eliminate limitations [8DE] assistance percentage temporary increase (H.R. on Federal election campaign contributions), [24JN] ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1586): Senate amendments, [10AU] ———consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. ———Lungren motion to recommit, [24JN] 1755), [8DE] ———Patrick J. Murphy amendment (require the city Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agen- 1606), [10AU] ———consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. and State of a political advertisement funder be in- cies appropriations for military construction and vet- 1606), previous question, [10AU] cluded in the disclaimer notice), [24JN] erans’ services (H.R. 5822): consideration (H. Res. Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act (H.R. 3199): Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s unprovoked 1559), [28JY] enact, [23SE] military attack against South Korea (H. Res. 1735): ———Garrett amendment (State veterans cemeteries Emergency supplemental appropriations for military condemn, [1DE] construction grants funding), [28JY] ———Gingrey amendment (prohibit funds to transfer and stabilization activities (H.R. 4899): Senate Dept. of Commerce National Harmful Algal Bloom individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay), [28JY] amendments, [27JY] and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650): establish, ———making, [28JY] Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation [12MR] Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies Act (H.R. 6419): enact, [18NO] Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, appropriations (H.R. 5850): Boehner amendment Emporia State University women’s basketball team (H. prescribing personnel strengths, and military con- (prohibit funding for Dept. of HUD Transformation Res. 1292): tribute, [19MY] struction (H.R. 6523): authorizing, [17DE] Initiative), [29JY] End Veteran Homelessness Act (H.R. 4810): enact, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities ———consideration (H. Res. 1569), [29JY] [22MR] and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136): au- ———consideration (H. Res. 1569), previous question, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act thorizing, [28MY] [29JY] (H.R. 2288): enact, [18MY] ———consideration (H. Res. 1404), [27MY] ———Culberson amendment (across-the-board funding Energy Jobs for Veterans Act (H.R. 4592): enact, ———Eshoo amendment (Office of the Director of reduction), [29JY] [23MR] National Intelligence cooperation with GAO inquiries ———Flake amendment (prohibit funding for Black- FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Im- initiated by congressional committees), [27MY] stone River Bikeway in Rhode Island), [29JY] provement Act (H.R. 1586): consideration of Senate ———Forbes motion to recommit (prohibit use of ———Flake amendment (prohibit funding for Down- amendments (H. Res. 1212), [25MR] funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo town Tacoma Streetscapes Improvement Project in Family Health Care Accessibility Act (H.R. 1745): Bay, Cuba), [28MY] Tacoma, WA), [29JY] enact, [23SE] ———Gutierrez amendment (determine if BP P.L.C., ———Flake amendment (prohibit funding for con- FBI Families of Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 2711): enact, is no longer a responsible source to perform con- struction of a children’s playground in Yauco, PR), [25MY] tracts and then debar BP P.L.C.), [27MY] [29JY] FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (H.R. 2751): Sen- ———Inslee amendment (consideration of unfair com- ———Flake amendment (prohibit funding for restora- ate amendments, [21DE] petitive advantage in KC–X air refueling tanker pro- tion and improvement of Darwin D. Martin House Federal advisory committees transparency and account- gram contract offers), [27MY] Complex project in Buffalo, NY), [29JY] ability (H.R. 1320): increase, [26JY] ———Marshall amendment (provide fire retardant uni- ———Flake amendment (reduce funding for Amtrak Federal Election Integrity Act (H.R. 512): enact, forms for National Guard personnel engaged in cer- capital and debt service grants for capital invest- [29SE] tain civil authority missions), [27MY] ments), [29JY] FHA Reform Act (H.R. 5072): consideration (H. Res. ———McGovern amendment (reauthorize child nutri- ———Jordan amendment (across-the-board funding re- 1424), [9JN] tion programs and combat childhood obesity and duction), [29JY] ———consideration (H. Res. 1424), previous question, hunger), [27MY] ———Latham amendment (eliminate or reduce fund- [9JN] ———Patrick J. Murphy amendment (replace ‘‘Don’t ing for certain Federal programs), [29JY] ———Edwards of Texas amendment (require anyone Ask, Don’t Tell’’ with policy of nondiscrimination ———making, [29JY] seeking FHA mortgage to certify they have not been on basis of sexual orientation), [27MY] ———Neugebauer amendment (across-the-board fund- convicted of a sex offense against a minor), [10JN] ———Pingree amendment (Joint Strike Fighter com- ing reduction), [29JY] ———enact, [10JN] petitive engine program funding), [27MY] Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors ———Garrett amendment (raise downpayment require- ———Sarbanes amendment (OMB requirement of (DREAM) Act (H.R. 5281): consideration of Senate ments for borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages), non-defense agencies to establish certain contractor amendments (H. Res. 1756), [8DE] [10JN] inventories and insourcing programs), [27MY] ———Senate amendments, [8DE] ———Maffei amendment (prohibit funding of salaries ———Skelton amendment (en bloc), [27MY], [28MY] Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act (H.R. 4899): for Federal employees viewing, downloading, or ex- ———Skelton motion to table appeal of ruling of the consideration (H. Res. 1204), [24MR] changing pornography on Federal computers), [10JN] Chair on Bachmann motion to recommit (freeze Fed- ———consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. ———Price of Georgia amendment (limit number of eral employees’ pay), [28MY] 1500), [1JY] FHA-insured mortgages to a certain percentage of Dept. of Education Title VI international education pro- ———Division II to Senate amendments (education, total private-market home loans originated in a year), grams (H. Con. Res. 126): anniversary, [19JY] border security, energy loans, military installations, [10JN]

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———Turner amendment (cap maximum loan limits ———enact, [24FE] ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. for FHA single family insured mortgages in certain ———Smith of Texas motion to recommit, [24FE] 1674), [29SE] high cost areas), [10JN] Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307): consideration ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. ———Waters amendment (technical corrections), (H. Res. 1742), [1DE] 1674), previous question, [29SE] [10JN] ———consideration (H. Res. 1742), previous question, ———Hastings of Florida amendment (improve work- Financial Literacy Month (H. Res. 1257): support goals [1DE] place diversity), [26FE] and ideals, [20AP] ———enact, [2DE] ———Hoekstra motion to recommit (coordinate inter- Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act (H.R. 5552): ———Kline motion to recommit, [2DE] rogation of terrorists and ensure all actionable intel- enact, [29JN] Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act (H.R. 3976): ligence has been collected before reading terrorists Flag Day (H. Res. 1429): support goals and ideals, enact, [23MR] Miranda rights), [26FE] [17JN] High-Performance Building Week (H. Res. 1407): sup- ———Reyes amendment (manager’s amendment), Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act (H.R. 5114): port goals and ideals, [22JN] [26FE] consideration (H. Res. 1517), [15JY] Hiring Incentives To Restore Employment Act (H.R. ———Schauer amendment (report on attempt by pas- ———enact, [15JY] 2847): consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. senger to detonate an explosive device aboard North- ———Flake amendment (prohibit funds made avail- 1137), [4MR] west Airlines Flight 253), [26FE] able for grants from being used for earmarks), ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. ———Senate amendment, [29SE] [15JY] 1137), previous question, [4MR] International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Mar- ———Hensarling motion to recommit (strike section ———Senate amendment, [4MR] riage Act (S. 987): enact, [16DE] on flood insurance outreach), [15JY] Historic and community significance of Chatham Coun- Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act (H.R. ———Murphy of New York amendment (expend all ty Courthouse in Pittsboro, NC, and condolences 3808): override veto, [17NO] funds in a manner consistent with manual on Stand- for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse (H. Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes ards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Execu- Res. 1364): honor and express, [19MY] Act (H.R. 5893): consideration (H. Res. 1568), tive Branch), [15JY] Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act (H.R. 1061): [29JY] Florida Keys Scenic Highway Dept. of Transportation enact, [8JN] Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (H.R. 2194): All-American Road (H. Res. 917): designee, [24MR] Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (H.R. 5019): Barton Ros-Lehtinen motion to instruct conferees (prevent Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act (H.R. amendment (prohibit Home Star Retrofit Rebate Pro- proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons), 3954): enact, [17MR] gram loan repayments from being used to provide [22AP] Floyd Dominy (H. Res. 1327): tribute, [18MY] assistance to additional recipients), [6MY] Iraq religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944): sup- Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division (H. Res. ———Barton motion to recommit, [6MY] port, [24FE] 1217): tribute, [1DE] ———Burgess amendment (prohibit EPA funding for Israel accession to the Organisation for Economic Co- Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act (H.R. 1554): a public information campaign for the Home Star operation and Development (H. Res. 1391): com- enact, [30JN] Retrofit Rebate Program), [6MY] mend, [28MY] Francis Marion National Forest (H.R. 5414): convey ———consideration (H. Res. 1239), [6MY] Jacksonville, AR, support in creating a unique and small parcel of land, [30JY] ———enact, [6MY] lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members Freight rail industry (H. Res. 1366): tribute, [27JY] Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. of the Armed Forces stationed there and their fami- Fruit and vegetable and commodity producers display 5623): enact, [29JN] lies (H. Res. 1724): commend, [1DE] of the American flag on labels of U.S.-grown prod- House of Representatives: adjournment, [29JN], Jacques-Yves Cousteau (H. Res. 518): tribute, [8JN] ucts (H. Res. 1558): encourage, [30JY] [29SE], [16DE] Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ (H.R. 4495): G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., impeachment (H. Res. 1031): House of Representatives (H. Con. Res. 308): adjourn- designate, [2FE] Article I (conduct with certain law firms incompat- ment, [29JY] Jimmie Johnson (H. Res. 957): tribute, [2FE] ible with trust and confidence placed in him as a House of Representatives Members’ excess amounts Joe Paterno (H. Res. 1715): tribute, [17NO] Journal: question of approval, [12MR], [20MR], judge), [11MR] from official allowances be applied to deficit or Fed- ———Article II (corrupt conduct with certain bail eral debt reduction (H.R. 4825): require, [17MR] [21MR], [25MR], [28MY], [29JN] Joyce Rogers Post Office Building, Brighton, MI (H.R. bondsmen demonstrating unfitness to serve as a House of Representatives usage of certain legislative 5341): designate, [22JY] judge), [11MR] tactics to further passage of health care reform legis- Juan A. (Chi-Chi) Rodriguez (H. Res. 1430): tribute, ———Article III (material false and misleading state- lation (H. Res. 1194): Hoyer motion to table, [1DE] ments in personal bankruptcy filing), [11MR] [18MR] Juneteenth Independence Day (H. Res. 546): observ- ———Article IV (material false statements to the Sen- Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act (H.R. ance, [22JN] ate and FBI), [11MR] 4003): enact, [19MR] Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Program (H.R. Gail Abarbanel founding of Rape Treatment Center Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act (H.R. 3538): 1514): reauthorize, [19MY] at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and cre- enact, [20JA] Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act (H.R. Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act (H.R. 4474): ating the Fast Track Forensics Program to speed 4614): enact, [18MY] up DNA processing (H. Res. 716): tribute, [16NO] consideration (H. Res. 1038), [27JA] Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 4247): consider- Gerda Weissmann Klein Presidential Medal of Freedom ———enact, [27JA] ation (H. Res. 1126), [3MR] recipient (H. Res. 1743): congratulate, [15DE] Implementing Management for Performance and Re- ———enact, [3MR] Gettysburg National Military Park boundaries including lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition ———Flake amendment (require competitive proce- the Gettysburg Train Station (H.R. 4395): revise, Act (H.R. 5013): Buyer motion to recommit (report dures to award grants to State agencies), [3MR] [19MR] costs in health care contracts to comply with health Kent State University shootings by Ohio National GPRA Modernization Act (H.R. 2142): Senate amend- care reform), [28AP] Guardsmen (H. Res. 1272): anniversary, [5MY] ment, [17DE], [21DE] ———Connolly amendment (establish Industrial Base Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, U.S. Ma- Greece independence (H. Res. 1107): anniversary, Council and Industrial Base Fund), [28AP] rine Corps Post Office Building, Jamaica Plain, MA [11MR] ———Hall of New York amendment (require annual (H.R. 5877): designate, [29NO] GSA real property in Houston, TX, to the Military performance assessment report on defense acquisition Lance Mackey (H. Res. 1189): tribute, [25MY] Museum of Texas (H.R. 6510): convey, [14DE] system), [28AP] Larry Case (H. Res. 1383): tribute, [15JN] Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act (H.R. 4501): enact, ———enact, [28AP] Lena Calhoun Horne (H. Res. 1362): tribute, [19MY] [8DE] Importance and significance of 2010 Census and en- Life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and naming of Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office, Cocoa, FL courage each Native American community to name Naval supply ship in honor (H. Res. 1022): honor (H.R. 5446): designate, [15DE] an elder to be the first member of that community and congratulate, [4FE] Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (H.R. to answer the 2010 Census (H. Res. 1086): recog- Liu Xiaobo recipient of Nobel Prize for peace (H. 4872): Camp motion to recommit (prohibit Federal nize, [4MR] Res. 1717): recognize, [8DE] funding of abortions under any national health care Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act (S. Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National plan), [21MR] 1508): enact, [14JY] Historic Site Designation Act (S. 1405): enact, ———consideration (H. Res. 1203), [21MR] Independence anniversary of several African nations [14DE] ———consideration (H. Res. 1203), previous question, (H. Res. 1405): commend, [1JY] Loss of life in Central America and people affected [21MR] Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act (H.R. by Tropical Storm Agatha (H. Res. 1462): mourn ———consideration (H. Res. 1203), question of con- 4445): enact, [30JN] and support, [1JY] sideration relative to Issa point of order, [21MR] Individuals participation in the 2010 Census to ensure Louisiana State University (H. Res. 1072): anniversary, ———consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. an accurate and complete count and Census Aware- [2MR] 1225), [25MR] ness Month (H. Res. 1096): encourage and designate, Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Dept. of Veterans ———enact, [21MR] [3MR] Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center, Long Beach, CA ———Senate amendments, [25MR] Intelligence services appropriations (H.R. 2701): au- (H.R. 4360): designate, [25MR] Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act (H.R. thorizing, [26FE] Manufactured and Modular Housing Week (H. Res. 4626): consideration (H. Res. 1098), [24FE] ———consideration (H. Res. 1105), [25FE] 584): support goals and ideals, [25MY]

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Marianas Trench Marine National Monument anniver- National Guard (H. Res. 1740): anniversary, [30NO] Nobel Prize to Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith sary of dive to the Challenger Deep and its impor- National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program for physics (H. Res. 1069): recognition, [9MR] tance to marine research, ocean science, and future (H.R. 3650): establish, [9MR] Norman Y. Mineta (H. Res. 1377): tribute, [17DE] human exploration (H. Res. 1027): recognize, National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week North American Inclusion Month (H. Res. 1014): sup- [19MR] (H. Res. 1522): designate, [15SE] port goals and ideals, [2FE] Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY (H.R. National Homeownership Month (H. Res. 1434): sup- North Carolina Central University (H. Res. 1361): anni- 4425): designate, [22FE] port goals and ideals, [23JN] versary, [20MY] Martin Luther King, Jr., life and work and continued National Hurricane Preparedness Week (H. Res. 1388): Northern Boarder Counternarcotics Strategy Act (H.R. commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day as a support goals and ideals, [23JN] 4748): enact, [27JY] national day of service (H. Res. 1002): honor and National Influenza Vaccination Week (H. Res. 1003): Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine encourage, [13JA] designate, [26JA] (H. Res. 1004): anniversary, [19JA] Mathematics Awareness Month (H. Res. 1270): support National Lab Day: support ideals (H. Res. 1213), Nowruz (Iranian New Year) (H. Res. 267): observance, goals and ideals, [22AP] [4MY] [15MR] Medical Debt Relief Act (H.R. 3421): enact, [29SE] National Library Week (H. Res. 1222): support goals NSF (H. Res. 1307): anniversary, [4MY] Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act (H.R. 4994): and ideals, [13AP] Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (H.R. 730): Sen- Senate amendments, [9DE] National Manufacturing Strategy Act (H.R. 4692): ate amendment, [21JA] Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961): enact, [28JY] Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act (H.R. Senate amendments, [25FE] National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipi- 3644): Capps amendment (substitute), [19MR] Mental Health Month (H. Res. 1258): designate, ents (H. Res. 935): tribute, [9MR] ———Chaffetz motion to recommit (freeze funding, [25MY] National Men’s Health Week (H. Con. Res. 288): ob- prohibit entities suing the Government from receiv- Meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or oth- servance, [22JN] ing grants, and expand areas which grants may be erwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded National Mentoring Month (H. Res. 990): designate, offered), [19MR] enemy capture or were captured but subsequently [26JA] ———consideration (H. Res. 1192), [19MR] escaped (H. Res. 925): tribute, [21MR] National Missing Children’s Day (H. Res. 1325): ob- ———enact, [19MR] Mesothelioma Awareness Day (H. Res. 771): support servance, [19MY] ———Flake amendment (prohibit use of education and goals and ideals, [29NO] National policies, international agreements to prevent watershed programs funds for earmarks), [19MR] Miami Dade College (H. Res. 1571): anniversary, ocean acidification, and its impacts and effects on Office of National Drug Control Policy marijuana cul- [14SE] marine ecosystems and coastal economies (H. Res. tivation and coordinated strategy to permanently dis- Michael C. Rothberg Post Office, Sharon, MA (H.R. 989): adopt, pursue, and study, [9JN] mantle Mexican drug trafficking on public lands (H. 5099): designate, [19MY] National Pollinator Week (H. Res. 1460): support goals Res. 1540): eradicate and develop, [8DE] Middle Class Tax Relief Act (H.R. 4853): consider- and ideals, [1JY] Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection ation of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1745), [2DE] National Previvor Day (H. Res. 1522): designate, Act (H.R. 5851): enact, [30JY] ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. [15SE] ———Kline motion to recommit (substitute), [30JY] Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection 1745), previous question, [2DE] National Public Works Week (H. Res. 1125): support Act (H.R. 5951): consideration (H. Res. 1574), ———Senate amendment, [2DE] goals and ideals, [25MR] [30JY] Miep Gies (H. Res. 1074): tribute, [24FE] National School Lunch Program (H. Res. 362): support Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund advances for the Deep- Mine Safety Protection Act (H.R. 6495): enact, [8DE] goals and ideals, [4MR] water Horizon oil spill (S. 3473): authorize, [10JN] Mother’s Day (H. Res. 1295): support goals and ideals, National Teacher Day (H. Res. 403): establish, [19MY] Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members for [6MY] National Train Day (H. Res. 1301): support goals and their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 Multiple Peril Insurance Act (H.R. 1264): consideration ideals, [5MY] (H. Res. 1052): tribute, [14SE] (H. Res. 1549), [22JY] National Urban Crimes Awareness Week (H. Con. Res. 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (H. Res. 699): ———consideration (H. Res. 1549), previous question, 227): support goals and ideals, [25FE] tribute, [4MR] [22JY] National Wear Red Day (H. Res. 1039): support goals Overseas Contractor Reform Act (H.R. 5366): enact, NAACP (H. Con. Res. 242): anniversary, [16JN] and ideals, [23FE] [15SE] NASA appropriations (S. 3729): authorizing, [29SE] National Women’s Health Week (H. Con. Res. 268): Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week support goals and ideals, [12MY] 3590): consideration (H. Res. 1203), [21MR] (H. Res. 1472): designate, [19JY] National Women’s History Month (H. Res. 1174): sup- ———consideration (H. Res. 1203), previous question, National Aerospace Week (H. Con. Res. 292): support port goals and ideals, [21MR] [21MR] goals and ideals, [21JY] National Work and Family Month (H. Res. 1598): des- ———consideration (H. Res. 1203), question of con- National Assistant Principals Week (H.R. 1131): des- ignate, [2DE] sideration relative to Issa point of order, [21MR] ignate, [27AP] Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through ———enact, [21MR] National Child Awareness Month (H. Res. 1219): des- Outreach and Research Now Act (H.R. 3470): enact, Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL ignate, [19JY] [22SE] (H.R. 5395): designate, [30JN] National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (H. Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (H.R. Peace Officers Memorial Day (H. Res. 1299): support Res. 1244): tribute, [29JN] 2314): Abercrombie amendment (substitute), [23FE] goals and ideals, [11MY] National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon ———consideration (H. Res. 1083), [23FE] Peaceful and democratic resolution of political prob- Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling subpoena power ———enact, [23FE] lems in Thailand (H. Res. 1321): urge, [1JY] (H.R. 5481): authorize, [23JN] ———Flake amendment (ensure compliance of Native Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (S. 841): enact, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (H. Res. 1104): Hawaiian governing authority with equal protection [16DE] support mission and goals, [21AP] clause of fourteenth amendment to Constitution), Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing National Dairy Month (H. Res. 1368): support goals, [23FE] (H. Res. 1411): tribute, [21JY] [14JN] ———Hastings of Washington amendment (require a Pennsylvania State University women’s volleyball team National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Phy- statewide vote of approval before instituting the (H. Res. 1015): tribute, [19JA] sicians (H. Con. Res. 244): designate, [19MR] change of Federal policy toward a Native Hawaiian Persecution of Falun Gong in China (H. Res. 605): National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special government), [23FE] anniversary, [16MR] Needs Children (H. Res. 1576): establish, [2DE] Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act (H.R. 3820): Phil Mickelson (H. Res. 1256): tribute, [20MY] National Engineers Week (H. Res. 1097): support goals enact, [2MR] Plain Writing Act (H.R. 946): enact, [17MR] and ideals, [2MR] New Mexico (U.S.S.) (H. Res. 1132): tribute, [4MY] ———Senate amendments, [29SE] National ESIGN Day (H. Con. Res. 290): designate, New Orleans, LA, school integration (H. Res. 901): Pledge not to assemble ‘‘lame-duck’’ session between [1JY] anniversary, [3FE] mid-term elections and convening of 112th Congress: National Essential Tremor Awareness Month (H. Res. New Orleans, LA, school integration (H. Res. 1713): Hastings of Florida motion to table Price of Georgia 1264): designate, [7DE] anniversary, [15NO] appeal of ruling of the Chair on question of privi- National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day (H. Res. New Orleans Saints (football team) (H. Res. 1079): lege, [23SE] 1294): designate, [11MY] tribute, [4MR] ———Polis motion to table Price of Georgia appeal National GEAR UP Day (H. Res. 1638): support goals 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (H.R. 847): consid- of ruling of the Chair on question of privilege, and ideals, [2DE] eration (H. Res. 1674), [29SE] [10AU] National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, ———consideration (H. Res. 1674), previous question, Plight of people with albinism in East Africa and their Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts [29SE] murder and mutilation (H. Res. 1088): recognize and to modernize agriculture practices and increase food ———enact, [29JY], [29SE] condemn, [10MR] production in war-torn countries (H. Res. 1075): ———Lee of New York motion to recommit (finance Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improve- commend, [21MR] legislation through spending cuts instead of tax in- ments Act (S. 3447): enact, [16DE] National Guard Employment Protection Act (H.R. creases), [29SE] Poverty in America Awareness Month (H. Res. 1024): 1879): enact, [24MR] ———Senate amendment, [22DE] designate, [27JA]

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Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Bene- Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (S. 3874): ———enact, [24MR] ficiaries and Pension Relief Act (H.R. 3962): Senate enact, [17DE] Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 5297): consideration amendments, [24JN] Remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan pur- of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1640), [23SE] President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, suant to the War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res. ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. Dixon, IL (H.R. 5278): designate, [9JN] 248): consideration (H. Res. 1146), [10MR] 1640), previous question, [23SE] Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act (S. ———direct the President, [10MR] ———Senate amendment, [23SE] 1147): enact, [17MR] Representative Rangel (H. Res. 1737): Butterfield Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5486): Camp Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act amendment (reprimand instead of censure), [2DE] motion to recommit (repeal mandate that individuals (H.R. 4621): enact, [10MR] ———censure, [2DE] purchase health insurance), [15JN] Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensa- ———consideration (H. Res. 1436), [15JN] Videos Act (H.R. 5566): enact, [21JY] tion Act (H.R. 5618): consideration (H. Res. 1495), ———enact, [15JN] Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office, Bronx, NY (H.R. [1JY] Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297): Cao 6205): designate, [15DE] ———enact, [29JN], [1JY] amendment (preference in allocating Small Business Professional Social Work Month and World Social ———Levin motion to table appeal of ruling of the Lending Fund Program funds to areas where busi- Work Day (H. Res. 1167): support goals and ideals, Chair on Camp motion to recommit (offset funding nesses and the economy have been affected by Deep- [17MR] for additional emergency unemployment compensa- water Horizon incident), [17JN] Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 5827): tion), [1JY] ———consideration (H. Res. 1436), [15JN] enact, [28JY] Rocky Mountain National Park (H. Res. 1020): anni- ———consideration (H. Res. 1448), [17JN] Protecting Students From Sexual and Violent Predators versary, [27JA] ———consideration (H. Res. 1448), previous question, Act (H.R. 6547): enact, [21DE] Rollins College (H. Res. 1169): anniversary, [26MY] [17JN] Public Lands Service Corps Act (H.R. 1612): Bishop Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA (H.R. 4214): ———enact, [17JN] of Utah amendment (retain existing authorization designate, [18MR] ———Israel amendment (ensure that community banks level and limit authorization to five years), [20MR] Rural Energy Savings Program Act (H.R. 4785): con- participating in the Small Business Lending Fund ———Cole amendment (enter into arrangements with sideration (H. Res. 1620), [16SE] Program prioritizes, reaches out, and focuses on vet- tribal governments to provide temporary housing ———consideration (H. Res. 1620), previous question, eran-owned small businesses), [17JN] with Public Lands Service Corps volunteers), [16SE] ———Miller of North Carolina amendment (include [20MR] ———enact, [16SE] construction and land development loans as eligible ———consideration (H. Res. 1192), [19MR] ———Holden amendment (manager’s amendment), under the Small Business Lending Fund Program), ———enact, [20MR] [16SE] [17JN] ———Lummis motion to recommit (require criminal Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act (H.R. ———Neugebauer motion to recommit (Special In- background checks for adults in the program who 5017): enact, [27AP] spector General of the Troubled Asset Relief Pro- interact with children), [20MR] Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act (H.R. gram oversight of the Small Business Lending Fund Puerto Rico Democracy Act (H.R. 2499): Burton 2340): enact, [1JY] Program and certify bank funding is merited), [17JN] amendment (retain requirement that ballots be print- Sam Houston (H. Res. 1103): tribute, [26AP] Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5982): enact, ed in English as well as Spanish and apply any Same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consid- [30JY] Federal government language requirements to Puerto eration of certain legislation and consideration of Social Security Disability Applicants’ Access to Profes- Rico), [29AP] motions to suspend rules and consider certain legisla- sional Representation Act (H.R. 4532): enact, [4FE] ———consideration (H. Res. 1305), [29AP] tion (H. Res. 1752): allow, [8DE] Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization) (H. Con. ———consideration (H. Res. 1305), previous question, Same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consid- Res. 278): anniversary, [24MY] [29AP] eration of certain legislation and consideration of South Africa successful convictions for human traf- ———consideration (H. Res. 1305), Slaughter motion motions to suspend rules and consider certain legisla- ficking (H. Res. 1412): tribute, [1JY] to table Gutierrez motion to reconsider, [29AP] tion (H. Res. 1771): allow, [21DE] Special education teachers (H. Con. Res. 284): tribute, ———enact, [29AP] Same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consid- [30JN] ———Foxx amendment (allow supporters of Common- eration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1404): allow, Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill and Lance Corporal wealth status quo the option of voting their pref- [27MY] Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building, Carlstadt, erence during the second stage of the plebiscite), Same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consid- NJ (H.R. 5133): designate, [9JN] [29AP] eration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1487): allow, State Admission Day Recognition Act (H.R. 3542): ———Gutierrez amendment (include ‘‘none of the [30JN] enact, [18MR] above’’ as a choice on the ballot), [29AP] ———previous question, [30JN] ———Gutierrez amendment (require ballots be printed Same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consid- State homes furnishing of nursing home care to parents in Spanish), [29AP] eration of certain legislation (H. Res. 1495): allow, whose children died while serving in the Armed ———Hastings of Washington motion to recommit [1JY] Forces (H.R. 4505): enable, [30JN] (amend description of statehood on ballot to include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Leasing Statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45): con- recognition of English as official language and the and Boundary Expansion Act (H.R. 4438): enact, sideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1065), assurance of the right to bear arms), [29AP] [13JY] [4FE] ———Velazquez amendment (eliminate first round Sandra Day O’Connor (H. Res. 1141): tribute, [17MR] ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. vote, add Commonwealth status as an option, and Saratoga Race Course (H. Res. 1513): anniversary, 1065), previous question, [4FE] provide for a runoff if no option receives a majority [21JY] ———Senate amendment, [4FE] vote), [29AP] Scientific research by Jane Goodall in what is today Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL ———Velazquez amendment (expand eligibility to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania (H. Res. (H.R. 4861): designate, [26AP] vote to U.S. citizens of Puerto Rican descent residing 1543): anniversary, [28JY] Stewart Lee Udall Dept. of the Interior Building, Wash- in any of the 50 States), [29AP] Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three ington, DC (H.R. 5128): designate, [20MY] ———Velazquez amendment (require an official pro- and their families (H. Res. 1228): tribute, [1JY] Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (organiza- posal from residents on political status question prior Secure Federal File Sharing Act (H.R. 4098): enact, tion) (H. Res. 1566): anniversary, [30JY] to any congressional consideration of self-determina- [24MR] Surface Transportation Earmark Rescission, Savings, tion), [29AP] Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and and Accountability Act (H.R. 5730): enact, [27JY] Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, remove the Goals (SAVINGS) Act (H.R. 5993): enact, [29SE] Surface Transportation Savings Act (H.R. 5604): enact, U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act (H.R. [20JY] 301): consideration (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] 4823): enact, [23SE] Sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims ———direct the President, [27JY] Senior Financial Empowerment Act (H.R. 3040): enact, of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people Radio Spectrum Inventory Act (H.R. 3125): enact, [29JY] and Polish-American communities, and support for [14AP] Seniors Protection Act (H.R. 5987): enact, [8DE] restoration of leadership (H. Res. 1246): express, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, [14AP] (H.R. 6160): enact, [29SE] Westwood, NJ (H.R. 4628): designate, [16MR] Sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Read Across America Day (H. Res. 1111): designate, Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building, Fall Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Republic [4MR] River, MA (H.R. 5758): designate, [17NO] of Korea Government in aftermath of the tragic inci- Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act (H.R. 5901): Small Business Act and Small Business Investment dent (H. Res. 1382): express, [25MY] enact, [30JY] Act programs (H.R. 4508): extend, [27JA] Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (H.R. Receipt of funds under the Dept. of Agriculture child Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act (H.R. 3254): consideration (H. Res. 1017), [20JA] and adult care food program conditional on criminal 4849): Camp motion to recommit (substitute), ———enact, [21JA] background checks for child care staff members [24MR] Tarboro, NC (H. Res. 1475): anniversary, [16NO] (H.R. 6469): make, [2DE] ———consideration (H. Res. 1205), [23MR] Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, Red Cross Month (H. Res. 311): support goals and ———consideration (H. Res. 1205), previous question, and Job Creation Act (H.R. 4853): consideration of ideals, [16MR] [23MR] Senate amendment (H. Res. 1766), [16DE]

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———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. Vermont Long Trail (H. Res. 1173): anniversary, Islands and treat the Islands as a State for the other 1766), Slaughter amendment (substitute), [16DE] [18MR] purposes of such Act (see H.R. 5250), [6MY] ———Levin amendment (estate tax relief), [16DE] Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment ———require States to certify that aliens are prohib- ———Senate amendment, [16DE] Act (H.R. 4667): enact, [22MR] ited from voting in elections for State or local office Taxpayer Assistance Act (H.R. 4994): enact, [14AP] Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act (H.R. 3885): enact, as a condition of receiving funds under such Act Telework Enhancement Act (H.R. 1722): consideration [25MY] (see H.R. 6492), [2DE] (H. Res. 1721), [18NO] VFW Voice of Democracy scholarship program win- Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] ———consideration (H. Res. 1721), previous question, ners (H. Res. 1170): tribute, [15MR] Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sun- [18NO] W.D. Farr Post Office Building, Greeley, CO (H.R. day and the role it played in ensuring passage of ———Senate amendment, [18NO] 4238): designate, [22FE] the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 249), Telework Improvements Act (H.R. 1722): consideration Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. [4MR] (H. Res. 1509), [14JY] 4173): Bachus motion to instruct conferees (provide Technology: establish standards for publication of poll ———consideration (H. Res. 1509), previous question, bankruptcy process for non-bank financial institu- tapes used in elections for Federal office (see H.R. [14JY] tions and require Internet availability of conference 5228), [6MY] ———enact, [6MY], [14JY] report prior to consideration), [9JN] Reports filed ———Issa motion to recommit (prohibit telework for ———Bachus motion to recommit conference report, Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- certain employees, certify telework savings, prohibit [30JN] atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- collective bargaining activities while teleworking, ———conference report, [30JN] miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee and ensure proper records management), [14JY] ———consideration of conference report (H. Res. on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. Terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1610): anniversary, [15SE] 1490), [30JN] 111–404), [27JA] Tracy, CA (H. Res. 1446): honor veterans and observe Washington State University Honors College (H. Res. Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote anniversary, [30JN] 1163): anniversary, [15MR] Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Ad- Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- Welcome Back Veterans (organization) efforts (H. Res. versely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House tionwide (TRAIN) Act (H.R. 5756): enact, [23SE] 1746): recognize and support, [8DE] Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111– Travis AFB, CA 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air White House Fellows Program (S. Con. Res. 72): anni- 457), [25MR] Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task versary, [15DE] VOTING RIGHTS ACT Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing civil- White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quan- Bills and resolutions ian and military personnel (H. Res. 1585): tribute, tification Act (H.R. 1065): consideration (H. Res. Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sun- [30NO] 1017), [20JA] day and the role it played in ensuring passage of Tribal Law and Order Act (H.R. 725): Senate amend- ———enact, [21JA] the Voting Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 249), ment, [21JY] Will Keith (W.K.) Kellogg (H. Res. 1172): tribute, [4MR] TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887): enact, [20MR] [25MY] Reports filed Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- William E. (Ernie) Harwell (H. Res. 1328): tribute, Dept. of Justice Transmittal to the House of Represent- cessibility Act (H.R. 3101): enact, [26JY] [11MY] atives All Information Relative to Decision To Dis- U.S. Armed Forces’ and first responders’ efforts to Work-Life Balance Award Act (H.R. 4855): enact, miss U.S. v. New Black Panther Party: Committee help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake [15JN] on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 994) (H. Rept. (H. Res. 1066): tribute, [23FE] World Ocean Day (H. Res. 1330): observance, [9JN] 111–404), [27JA] U.S. district courts pilot program to encourage en- World Veterinary Year (H. Res. 1531): designate, WACO, TX hancement of expertise in patent cases among district [8DE] Bills and resolutions judges (H.R. 628): Senate amendment, [17DE] World War II anniversary of conclusion (H. Res. McLennan Community College: tribute to men’s golf U.S. Holocaust survivors ability to live remaining years 1516): commemorate, [20JY] team (see H. Res. 1437), [14JN] with dignity, comfort, and security (H. Con. Res. Year of the Father (H. Con. Res. 285): support goals WADSWORTH, OH 323): ensure, [1DE] and ideals, [24JN] Bills and resolutions U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act (H.R. 4380): VOTING Emil Bolas Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4536), enact, [21JY] Bills and resolutions [27JA] (see H.R. 4602), [4FE] U.S. Military Academy Forbes (publication) America’s Absentee ballots: establish requirements for the treat- WALDEN, GREG (a Representative from Oregon) Best College (H. Res. 747): honoree, [3MR] ment of absentee ballots in elections for Federal Appointments U.S. urban search and rescue teams’ efforts to help office (see H.R. 5794), [20JY] Committee to escort Mexican President, Felipe the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Armed Forces: provide for the expedited delivery of Calderon Hinojosa, into the House Chamber, Res. 1059): tribute, [23FE] absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed serv- [20MY] U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support ices voters (see H.R. 6009), [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Act (H.R. 5327): enact, [20MY] Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th Oregon: approve national monuments and restrictions U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Amendment providing women the right to vote (see on the use of national monuments (see H.R. 5135), anniversary and appreciation for enhancing peace, H. Res. 1375), [19MY] [22AP] prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region Democracy: constitutional amendment to give U.S. citi- WALKER, MADAM C.J. (H. Res. 1464): commemorate and express, [24JN] zens the right to enact and repeal laws by voting Bills and resolutions Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act (H.R. 5307): on legislation in a national election (see H.J. Res. Tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), [16MR] enact, [23SE] 69), [21JA] WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PRO- Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens TECTION ACT 4213): consideration of Senate amendment, same- the right to propose amendments to the Constitution Appointments day consideration (H. Res. 1537), [21JY] by an initiative process (see H.J. Res. 70), [21JA] Conferees: H.R. 4173, provisions, [9JN] Bills and resolutions ———consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. ———constitutional amendment to give U.S. citizens Business and industry: repeal enhanced compensation 1550), [22JY] the right to recall elected officials (see H.J. Res. structure reporting requirement (see H.R. 5998), ———Senate amendment, [22JY] 71), [21JA] [30JY] University of Arizona (H. Res. 1145): anniversary, ———give voters the right, through advisory voter Dept. of the Treasury: repeal the Office of Financial [15MR] initiative, to propose enactment and repeal of Federal Research (see H.R. 5999), [30JY] University of Georgia Graduate School (H. Res. 1372): laws in a national election (see H.R. 4499), [21JA] Enact (H.R. 4173): consideration of conference report anniversary, [27MY] District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage (see H. Res. 1490), [30JN] University of Idaho football team (H. Res. 1041): trib- license to any same-sex couple until a referendum Government regulations: increase financial industry ute, [13AP] or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex transparency (see H.R. 6038), [30JY] University of Maryland men’s basketball team (H. Res. marriage (see H.R. 4430), [13JA] House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions al- 1184): tribute, [17MR] Election Assistance Commission: reimburse States for lowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. University of South Carolina baseball team (H. Res. costs incurred in establishing online voter registration Res. 1487), [29JN] 1491): tribute, [20JY] programs (see H.R. 4449), [13JA] SEC: repeal section relative to protecting confiden- University of Texas at Austin men’s swimming and Elections: permit voters to vote for ‘‘None of the tiality of materials submitted to the SEC (see H.R. diving team (H. Res. 1336): tribute, [20MY] Above’’ in Federal elections and require an addi- 5924, 5948, 5970), [29JY] (see H.R. 6086), [10AU] University of Virginia men’s soccer team (H. Res. tional election if ‘‘None of the Above’’ receives Conference reports 991): tribute, [19JA] the most votes (see H.R. 4498), [21JA] Provisions (H.R. 4173), [29JN] Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act (H.R. Government regulations: establish standards for the Motions 3671): enact, [19MR] transparent and accurate tabulation of votes and ag- Enact (H.R. 4173), [9JN], [30JN] Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men Engle- gregation of vote counts in elections for Federal Reports filed wood Campus (H. Res. 1414): tribute, [16JN] office (see H.R. 5229), [6MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4173, Pro- Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter Olympic games Help America Vote Act: make an election administra- visions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1490) and U.S. participants (H. Res. 1128): tribute, [16MR] tion improvement payment to the Northern Mariana (H. Rept. 111–518), [30JN]

3441 INDEX WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4173) (H. ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and Rept. 111–517), [29JN] Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Con- Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals sideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Res. 1556), [26JY] (see H. Res. 1442), [15JN] Rules (House) (H. Res. 1487) (H. Rept. 111–516), ———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent dan- Veterans: tribute (see H. Res. 1622), [15SE] [29JN] ger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation al- World War II: anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge WALLACE, BARBARA CHILDS lowance, and other special and incentive pays (see (see H. Res. 1005), [12JA] Appointments H.R. 4440), [13JA] ———commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Congressional Office of Compliance Board of Direc- ———pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents Con. Res. 296), [1JY] (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] tors, [9MR] of members who die during a period of war (see ———tribute to Armed Forces members who gave WALSH, DON H.R. 6371), [29SE] their lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious Bills and resolutions ———tribute to members and their families from Los landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: recog- Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghan- [14AP] nize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and istan (see H. Res. 1535), [20JY] Messages its importance to marine research, ocean science, ———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), Con. Res. 310), [29JY] the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, [12MY] [21JA] ———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Af- National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, WALTERS, M.R. (BUCKY) ghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: Presi- Bills and resolutions ———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. dent Obama, [16SE] Motions M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office, Hartman, AR: des- Con. Res. 283), [27MY] Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the ignate (see H.R. 6014), [30JY] Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), [14JN] War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed WALTERS, RONALD W. Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemo- Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- Bills and resolutions rate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 4771), [4MR] ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), [29SE] Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Reports filed WALZ, TIMOTHY J. (a Representative from Min- Res. 230), [26JA] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- nesota) Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To Bills and resolutions introduced unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: Dept. of the Treasury: require institutions to segregate [25MR] Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. Troubled Asset Relief Program funds and prohibit Dept. of Defense: phase out the use of private military use of such funds for political expenditures or elec- Rept. 111–566), [26JY] contractors (see H.R. 4650), [23FE] Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: tioneering communications (see H.R. 4617), [5FE] ———provide for interrogation and detention of Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve efficiency of proc- enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against essing certain claims for disability compensation by 2788) (H. Rept. 111–435), [11MR] the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecu- Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- veterans (see H.R. 5928), [29JY] tion (see H.R. 4892), [19MR] ———improve laws relative to default procedures for ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), ———reduce discretionary overseas contingency oper- [13DE] guaranteed loans (see H.R. 6188), [22SE] ations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Af- ———improve provision of rehabilitative services for WAR ON DEBT ACT ghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit veterans with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6123), Bills and resolutions against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), [14SE] Enact (see H.R. 5157), [27AP] [20MY] Education: develop undergraduate and graduate cur- WAR POWERS RESOLUTION Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials with- ricula on child abuse and neglect, forensic interview Bills and resolutions in other relevant Government agencies prior to mak- training programs, and regional training centers for Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the ing the decision to prosecute certain terrorism of- State and local child protection professionals (see War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed fenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), [26JA] H.R. 5847), [22JY] Forces from Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 248), Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives Health: improve field emergency medical services (see [4MR] classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- H.R. 6528), [16DE] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit for em- vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from ployers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Afghanistan (H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (see 5400), [25MY] Greece: anniversary of Battle of Marathon (see H. Res. H. Res. 1146), [9MR] Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to 1704), [29SE] ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] Japan: commend for extending official apology to Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from WAMP, ZACH (a Representative from Tennessee) former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced forward in planning to invite surviving members to ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Claims: require employers of first responders to pay Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from for certain judgments against, and other costs in- Korean War: anniversary (see H. Res. 1266), [15AP] Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. curred by, those first responders that arise out of ———anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirma- Res. 1556), [26JY] their conduct in the course of official duty (see H.R. tion (see H.J. Res. 86), [25MY] Motions 4992), [13AP] National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), [8DE] WAR related term(s) KOREAN WAR; PERSIAN GULF War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), CONFLICT; VIETNAMESE CONFLICT; WORLD WAR Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consider- [29NO] I; WORLD WAR II ation (H. Res. 1556), [27JY] Bills and resolutions Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness De- Reports filed Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces velopment Team for efforts to modernize agriculture Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the Presi- operations are only used for safe and orderly with- and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see dent, Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To drawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense H. Res. 1110), [25FE] Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Afghanistan: contractors (see H.R. 6045), [30JY] Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1146) (H. ———honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), Rept. 111–428), [9MR] service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), [13JA] [27MY] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the Presi- ———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expedi- Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. dent, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To tious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. Res. 94), [22JY] Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: 5015), [14AP] ———commemorate and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. ———tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and veterans (see H. Res. 1672), [28SE] Rept. 111–566), [26JY] nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals WARNER ROBINS, GA H. Res. 1661), [28SE] are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by Bills and resolutions Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness military commissions (see H.R. 4415), [12JA] Sports: tribute to Warner Robins Little League softball Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID ———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged team (see H. Res. 1703), [29SE] personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture prac- enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), WARRENTON, OR tices and increase food production in war-torn coun- [23FE] Bills and resolutions tries (see H. Res. 1075), [4FE] ———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who be considered enemy combatants to be tried by mili- Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] tary tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. Reports filed ———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers 4463), [19JA] Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), [22JY] (see H. Res. 1446), [16JN] (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR]

3442 INDEX WATER

WARRIOR HOME LOAN ACT of water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, ———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (see Bills and resolutions Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque tribes (H.R. H.R. 4715), [2MR] Enact (see H.R. 6146), [16SE] 3342), consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] ———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. WARTIME TREATMENT STUDY ACT ———modify purposes and operation of certain facili- 4715), consideration (see H. Res. 1248), [14AP] Reports filed ties to implement water rights compact among Mon- GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. tana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and the U.S. (see ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), [13DE] H.R. 5592), [24JN] by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] WASHINGTON, GEORGE (1st President of the United ———participate in phase one of the South San Diego Great Lakes: affirm waters are impressed and managed States) County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 4579), consistent with public trust principles to protect the Bills and resolutions relative to [3FE] navigational, conservation, and public interest in Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the ———provide for release of water from the marketable such waters (see H.R. 6006), [30JY] Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Na- yield pool of water stored in the Ruedi Reservoir, ———protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), [4MR] tional Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), [23SE] CO, for the benefit of Colorado River endangered Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- fish habitat (see H.R. 5362), [20MY] pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- WASHINGTON (STATE) Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property Bills and resolutions tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), and express condolences to their families and friends Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] [29SE] (see H. Res. 1262), [15AP] ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE] Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] 5631), [29JN] Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and Chicago, IL: anniversary of John G. Shedd Aquarium activities to protect and restore water quality (see ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf and anniversary of ‘‘Amazon Rising’’ exhibit (see States from the damage caused by the Deepwater H.R. 4652), [23FE] H. Res. 1354), [12MY] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activi- Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] ties on certain portions of the Outer Continental activities to protect and restore water quality (see Shelf (see H.R. 5213), [5MY] ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- H.R. 4652), [23FE] covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public ac- Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. cess to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] purposes (see H.R. 5427), [27MY] ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- Corps of Engineers: determine the feasibility of car- curred by the Federal Government in assisting with Lewis and Clark National Historic Park: match bound- rying out a project to address water resource devel- aries with Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill opment and management needs of the Soboba Band incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] State Parks (see H.R. 5383), [25MY] of Luiseno Indian Reservation (see H.R. 4882), Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater [18MR] Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), ———extend and modify the authority to accept and [16DE] ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil expend funds contributed by non-Federal public enti- from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped Washington State University: anniversary of Honors ties to expedite the evaluation of certain permits College (see H. Res. 1163), [11MR] and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] 5436), [27MY] Washington Stealth (lacrosse team): tribute (see H. Res. Dept. of Agriculture: carry out a conservation program ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow 1546), [21JY] that makes payments to assist owners and operators foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Reports filed of muck land to conserve and improve the soil, Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Mid- water, and wildlife resources of the land (see H.R. Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to dle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Com- 6180), [22SE] be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1769) Dept. of Education: establish a clearinghouse of infor- environmental impact statements for certain naviga- (H. Rept. 111–434), [11MR] mation on best practices for ocean lifeguard training tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: programs (see H.R. 6106), [10AU] Hazardous substances: reduce lead in drinking water Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian (see H.R. 5289), [12MY] (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111–446), [19MR] Water Rights Settlement Agreement (H.R. 3254), Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY consideration (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Bills and resolutions ———authorize participation in design and construc- Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Honors College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1163), tion of water treatment facility to reclaim and reuse Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), [11MR] municipal wastewater within the Orange County [20JA] WASHINGTON STEALTH (LACROSSE TEAM) Water District service area (see H.R. 5039), [15AP] ———participate in projects to encourage design, plan- ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- Bills and resolutions sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Tribute (see H. Res. 1546), [21JY] ning, and construction of the North Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Water Recycling Project (see Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE (a Representative Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- from Florida) H.R. 4726), [2MR] ———provide grants and enter into cooperative agree- ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Appointments ments for integrated regional water conservation National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), [26AP] plans (see H.R. 6281), [29SE] Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hospital care, med- power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] Bills and resolutions introduced ical services, and nursing home care to veterans who National Waterways Conference (organization): anni- Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well versary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] [1JY] water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), [2FE] Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), [16DE] National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), [21DE] Natural resources: provide for conservation and devel- [15JY] EPA: establish a program that tests chemicals found opment of water and related resources and authorize World War II: ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are in drinking water to determine whether they are en- Dept. of the Army construction and improvement able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, docrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), [29SE] interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 5210), [28JY] WATER related term(s) ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT [5MY] NOAA: establish education and watershed programs Bills and resolutions ———make additional capitalization grants to State which advance environmental literacy, including pre- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all water pollution control revolving funds that adopt paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), 6403), [15NO] ———make grants for the improvement of storm water consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] Arizona: resolve water rights claims of the White retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and Mountain Apache Tribe (H.R. 1065), consideration ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- (see H. Res. 1017), [19JA] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] 5724), [13JY] Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- Bureau of Reclamation: develop water infrastructure ———reaffirm U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see H.R. ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), in the Rio Grande Basin, and approve settlement 5088), [21AP] [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE]

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Outer Continental Shelf: protect marine and coastal Reports filed Coastal zones: establish a process for quickly and ef- environments in making areas available for leasing, Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act: Committee on Nat- fectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying offshore exploration, and development and prohibit oil and ural Resources (House) (H.R. 3342) (H. Rept. 111– oil and hazardous substance cleanup technologies gas leasing, exploration, and development in impor- 390), [12JA] (see H.R. 5727), [13JY] tant ecological areas (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and ———suspend certain activities until the investigation on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. activities to protect and restore water quality (see into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf Rept. 111–524), [1JY] H.R. 4652), [23FE] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Transportation and Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal [5MY] Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4715) (H. Rept. 111– Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: require royalty and 442), [17MR] ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] other payments for oil that is removed under an Consideration of H.R. 1065, White Mountain Apache Dept. of the Interior: establish conditions for the offshore oil and gas lease and discharged into waters Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: Committee issuance of oil and gas leases to prevent discharges of the U.S. or ocean waters (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111– of oil in operations under such leases (see H.R. Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that 399), [19JA] 5868), [27JY] damages for physical and economic injuries caused Consideration of H.R. 3254, Taos Pueblo Indian Water ———reform the Minerals Management Service, in- by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) spect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drill- [1JY] (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] ing, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of Consideration of H.R. 3342, Aamodt Litigation Settle- ———recover damages for physical and economic in- oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), [22JN] ment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), [19JA] Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- Shelf oil exploration, development, and production and pipelines, and require adequate response plans tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Res- ———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] olution: establish (see H.R. 6100), [10AU] systems and improve oil spill response and removal Public utilities: allow small public water systems to Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), [13MY] request exemption from national primary drinking EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conserva- water requirements for a naturally occurring contami- Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– tion, and management of Onondaga Lake in New nant (see H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), York (see H.R. 5635), [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), [29SE] 401), [26JA] Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act: Com- [29SE] ———assist municipalities experiencing significant mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. ———eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use hardships raising revenue to finance projects and 111–463), [14AP] of a defined area as a dredged or fill material dis- activities for construction of wastewater treatment Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, posal site (see H.R. 5992), [30JY] works (see H.R. 6353), [29SE] Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act: Committee on ———make additional capitalization grants to State Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111–681), water pollution control revolving funds that adopt investments in clean water projects and transpor- [15DE] smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: Renewable energy: promote development and use of Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy tech- 2288) (H. Rept. 111–481), [18MY] H.R. 6087), [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), [29SE] nologies and identify and address potential impacts Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal of such technologies (see H.R. 6344), [29SE] From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. Riverside County, CA: authorize water rights settlement Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- 5724), [13JY] with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) ———ensure safe and proper use of dispersants in (see H.R. 5413), [26MY] (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: Hoover Power Allocation Act: Committee on Natural substances (see H.R. 6119), [14SE] establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] Resources (House) (H.R. 4349) (H. Rept. 111–502), ———reaffirm U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see H.R. Safety: increase assistance for States, water systems, [28MY] 5088), [21AP] and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on ———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (see drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. H.R. 4715), [2MR] strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program 111–398), [19JA] ———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume As- SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research 4715), consideration (see H. Res. 1248), [14AP] sessment Act: Committee on Natural Resources Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology (House) (H.R. 4252) (H. Rept. 111–433), [11MR] manufactured in accordance with requirements under Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), [15DE] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) Act (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] and States are prohibited from requiring Federal GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain dis- Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure charges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] Great Lakes: issue restoration semipostal stamp (see 5301), [13MY] Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: Com- H.R. 4876), [18MR] Southwest Border Region Water Task Force: establish mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3254) (see H.R. 4719), [2MR] ———protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), [4MR] (H. Rept. 111–395), [12JA] Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- Taxation: improve and extend certain tax incentives Water Resources Development Act: Committee on pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- for industrial energy efficiency in the areas of water Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers reuse, advanced motors, and chlorofluorocarbon 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] (CFC) chillers (see H.R. 4455), [13JA] White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quan- and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for tification Act: Committee on Natural Resources Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] and require applied water supply research regarding (House) (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 111–391), [12JA] ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- water resources research and technology institutes WATER ASSISTANCE FROM INTERNATIONAL ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the (see H.R. 5487), [9JN] VESSELS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- (WAIVER) ACT 5631), [29JN] ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] Bills and resolutions ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf World Ocean Day: observance (see H. Res. 1330), Enact (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] States from the damage caused by the Deepwater [5MY] WATER POLLUTION related term(s) ECOLOGY AND Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Motions ENVIRONMENT; POLLUTION Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the Bills and resolutions ———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), [15AP] BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: mortgages who are economically affected by the NOAA: establish education and watershed programs establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), which advance environmental literacy, including pre- Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property [24JN] paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- ———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), other wildlife organizations have played in the re- [19MR] [29SE] sponse efforts in the Gulf region following the Deep- SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- water Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), [15SE] (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), [15DE] been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage

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claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equip- Reports filed incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] ment (see H.R. 5634), [29JN] Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund ———require oil companies to drill emergency relief on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. focused on travel and tourism to be administered wells at all new drilling sites (see H.R. 5666), [1JY] Rept. 111–524), [1JY] by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of ———suspend certain activities until the investigation Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Transportation and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4715) (H. Rept. 111– 309), [29JY] of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. 5222), 442), [17MR] ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- [5MY] Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- curred by the Federal Government in assisting with Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill liability (see H.R. 5459), [28MY] Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] ———require royalty and other payments for oil that 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act: Com- Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil (see H.R. 5661), [1JY] 111–463), [14AP] from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. damages for physical and economic injuries caused Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on 5436), [27MY] by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow [1JY] Rept. 111–396), [13JA] foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the ———recover damages for physical and economic in- Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] juries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Com- be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal and pipelines, and require adequate response plans mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) environmental impact statements for certain naviga- (see H.R. 5629), [29JN] (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111–539), [15JY] tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] Public works: making supplemental appropriations for Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and investments in clean water projects and transpor- Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] tation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), [29JY] (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111–567), [27JY] Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect water- San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- shed (see H.R. 5876), [27JY] and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction 5061), [15AP] Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of dis- on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil aster loans made to people directly affected by the Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA] Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), [10AU] Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon [20JY] Bills and resolutions Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] and States are prohibited from requiring Federal to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Fed- National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain dis- eral public entities to expedite the evaluation of cer- H. Res. 1503), [1JY] charges incidental to normal operation (see H.R. tain permits (see H.R. 6184), [22SE] Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- 5301), [13MY] Enact (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to Taxation: deny a deduction for removal costs and dam- Floods: amend relative to levee certifications (see H.R. navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, ages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil 6217), [23SE] and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), [28JY] Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to [19JY] ———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal ———improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and for an oil spill if such person commits certain addi- environmental impact statements for certain naviga- coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- tional violations (see H.R. 6031), [30JY] tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, ———deny trade or business expense deduction for Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintain- restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see ing the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see H.R. 4948), Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill H.R. 5995), [30JY] [25MR] (see H.R. 6465), [1DE] Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil ———ensure oil production excise tax will continue Texas: modify project for navigation and environmental spill (see H.R. 5499), [10JN] restoration, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels ———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by (see H.R. 5329), [18MY] and other persons having ownership interests in re- current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any Reports filed sponsible parties (see H.R. 5686), [1JY] future spills (see H. Res. 1374), [19MY] Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills ———exclude from gross income compensation pro- structure (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), to seek judicial redress (see H.R. 6568), [21DE] vided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater [29SE] ———increase limits on liability for economic dam- Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), [24JN] ages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5356), ———provide for distributions from retirement plans WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT [20MY] for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Bills and resolutions ———provide for timely consideration of claims sub- incident (see H.R. 5602), [24JN] Research: reauthorize grants for and require applied mitted by States and political subdivisions for reim- ———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected water supply research regarding water resources re- bursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), [30JY] by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil search and technology institutes (see H.R. 5487), ———repeal limits on liability for economic damages rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see [9JN] resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), [20MY] H.R. 5699), [1JY] WATERFORD, WI ———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5214), [5MY] air pollution reduction requirements for motor car- Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office: designate (see Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop riers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. H.R. 5873), [27JY] technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale 5967), [29JY] WATERS, MAXINE (a Representative from California) accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drill- Water: allow small public water systems to request Appointments ing operations (see H.R. 5607), [25JN] exemption from national primary drinking water re- Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- ———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see sumer Protection Act, [9JN] 5608), [25JN] H.R. 4798), [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), [29SE] Bills and resolutions introduced ———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil ———increase assistance for States, water systems, Courts: limit effect of legal releases in certain civil spills and improve oversight and regulation of off- and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe actions (see H.R. 5895), [28JY] shore drilling (see H.R. 5677), [1JY] drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and Dept. of HUD: improve financial safety and soundness ———protect marine and coastal environments in strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. making areas available for leasing, exploration, and (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] 5072), [20AP] development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, explo- Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for ———reauthorize certain assistance for capacity build- ration, and development in important ecological areas notifying Government officials of violations of Oil ing for community development and affordable hous- (see H.R. 5657), [30JN] Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands ing (see H.R. 4737), [3MR] ———require applicants for oil drilling and production Act (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to operations to submit an oil spill containment and Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- multilateral development banks to use the voice and clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case sce- ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such nario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), [1JY] Motions institutions (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] ———require oil and gas drilling and production oper- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the FCC: extend time period for filing petitions to deny, ations to have in place the best available technology National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), [15AP] oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating

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to proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal ———provide loans to certain organizations to address National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon (see H.R. 5020), [14AP] habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insur- invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] power (see H.R. 5481), [8JN] ance Program and identify priorities essential to re- District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (see form and ongoing stable functioning of the Program operation of government (see H.R. 5103), [21AP] H. Res. 1503), [1JY] (see H.R. 5114), [22AP] ———deauthorize a portion of Potomac River, Wash- National security: enhance homeland security in U.S. ———extend the National Flood Insurance Program ington Channel navigation project (see H.R. 5545), ports and waterways (see H.R. 5346), [19MY] (see H.R. 5569), [22JN] [16JN] National Waterways Conference (organization): anni- Housing: revitalize distressed housing, reform public ———promote development of southwest waterfront versary (see H. Res. 1639), [22SE] housing demolition and disposition rules, provide (see H.R. 5544), [16JN] NOAA: establish education and watershed programs agencies with resources to preserve units, and train Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies which advance environmental literacy, including pre- residents to provide home-based health services (see to rescue and relocate species threatened by recon- paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate H.R. 5814), [22JY] struction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness control levees (see H.R. 5531), [15JN] consideration (see H. Res. 1192), [18MR] Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1547), EPA: make additional capitalization grants to State Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- [21JY] water pollution control revolving funds that adopt ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to Real estate: prohibit certain transfer fees and covenants smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), [22SE] navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, relative to the sale of real property (see H.R. 6260), ———make grants for the improvement of storm water and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), [29SE] retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- [19JY] Securities: allow for private right of action against sec- ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] ———improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and ondary violators that provide substantial assistance Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reaffirm U.S. ju- coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relat- in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. risdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), [21AP] ing to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, 5042), [15AP] ———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. restoration, and research (see H.R. 6292), [29SE] WATERWAYS related term(s) WATER 4715), consideration (see H. Res. 1248), [14AP] Outer Continental Shelf: suspend certain activities until Bills and resolutions FEMA: allow regional directors to extend temporarily the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind all the Provisional Accredited Levee period if a good in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (see H.R. stimulus funds that remain unobligated (see H.R. faith effort to upgrade a levee to the accredited level 5222), [5MY] 6403), [15NO] is being made (see H.R. 4935), [24MR] Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Riv- ———prohibit requiring communities protected by establish (see H.R. 6329), [29SE] ers: designate segments for study for potential addi- Corps of Engineers levees from purchasing flood San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs tion to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see insurance under the flood mapping modernization and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. H.R. 5130), [22AP] program (see H.R. 5182), [29AP] 5061), [15AP] BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: Fish and fishing: allow recreational fishing for Atlantic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate establish (see H.R. 5241), [6MY] striped bass in the Block Island Sound transit zone certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (see H.R. 6092), [10AU] H.R. 4558), [2FE] Commission: extend (see H.R. 6111), [14SE] Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Water: provide for conservation and development of Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] water and related resources and authorize Dept. of owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sedi- GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund cre- the Army construction and improvement projects for ment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), ated by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected rivers and harbors (see H.R. 5892), [28JY] [29SE] by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), [30JY] Water Resources Development Act: amend relative to ———support efforts to reduce pollution of the water- Gulf of Mexico: ensure Government access to inde- levee certifications (see H.R. 6217), [23SE] shed and to verify that reductions in pollution have pendent, peer-reviewed scientific data and informa- ———modify project for navigation and environmental been achieved (see H.R. 5509), [10JN] tion to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers restoration, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, Chicago, IL: deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Har- and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater TX (see H.R. 5329), [18MY] bor navigation project under the jurisdiction of the Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), [30JY] Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief em- Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), [30JY] Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and ———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to cre- ployment (see H.R. 5654), [30JN] activities to protect and restore water quality (see ate jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Motions H.R. 4652), [23FE] Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. NOAA: establish education and watershed programs Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. 5631), [29JN] which advance environmental literacy, including pre- Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests ———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf paredness and adaptability for impacts of climate and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] States from the damage caused by the Deepwater change in coastal watershed regions (H.R. 3644), Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the [19MR] causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), [18NO] Reports filed fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, ———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast re- Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Wa- until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), covery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage tershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands [2DE] claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) ———conduct levee system evaluations and certifi- incident (see H.R. 5520), [14JN] (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111–445), [18MR] cations on receipt of requests from non-Federal inter- ———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs in- Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce Na- ests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] curred by the Federal Government in assisting with tional Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program ———prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 4604), [4FE] incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), [19MY] 1168) (H. Rept. 111–439), [11MR] ———study feasibility of the hydrological separation ———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act: Com- of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6112), [14SE] mittee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. (see H.R. 5625), [29JN] ———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil 111–463), [14AP] ———take action on the Chicago waterway system from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on into Lake Michigan (see H.R. 4472), [20JA] 5436), [27MY] Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. Delaware River Port Authority: withdraw congressional ———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow Rept. 111–396), [13JA] consent to interstate compact between New Jersey foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act: Com- and Pennsylvania establishing the agency (see H.R. Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5585), [23JN] mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3644) 6202), [23SE] Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to (H. Rept. 111–392), [12JA] Dept. of Agriculture: settle claims arising from the be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- failure of the Natural Resources Conservation Serv- environmental impact statements for certain naviga- ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) ice to carry out the Houlka Creek Watershed Project tion projects (see H.R. 5621), [28JN] (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] in Mississippi (see H.R. 4822), [11MR] ———ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor Potomac River, Washington Channel Navigation Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal maintenance (see H.R. 4844), [15MR] Project Portion Deauthorization: Committee on Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consider- Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote rec- Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. ation (see H. Res. 1168), [11MR] reational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), 5545) (H. Rept. 111–540), [15JY] ———promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustain- [21AP] Request the President To Transmit to House of Rep- able fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize Long Island Sound: improve activities to protect water- resentatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient waterfronts (see H.R. 4914), [23MR] shed (see H.R. 5876), [27JY] Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee Dept. of the Interior: establish the Delaware River Maumee Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4698), [25FE] H.R. 6040), [30JY] Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111–407), [29JA]

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Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act: Committee National Neurological Diseases Surveillance Systems Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1210) (H. Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) 5892) (H. Rept. 111–654), [29SE] Rept. 111–638), [28SE] (H.R. 1362) (H. Rept. 111–636), [28SE] WATSON, DIANE E. (a Representative from Cali- Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through fornia) on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: Bills and resolutions introduced Rept. 111–524), [1JY] Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. Animals: require Federal agencies to procure food Bereaved Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act: Committee 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE] products derived from certain animals only from on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3655) (H. 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on En- sources that raised the animals free from cruelty Rept. 111–672), [7DE] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. and abuse (see H.R. 4733), [2MR] Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- 111–560), [22JY] Army: tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act: Com- (see H. Res. 1211), [23MR] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 758) Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treat- Blowout Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and (H. Rept. 111–640), [28SE] ed humanely, provided adequate medical care, and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5626) (H. Rept. 111–581), Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), [29JY] Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and [19JA] Calling Card Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce Executive Office of the President: establish the Na- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3993) (H. (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] tional Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), Rept. 111–507), [15JN] Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: Committee on Energy [22MR] Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Com- and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 111– FDA: create a three-tiered approval system for drugs, mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 462), [13AP] biological products, and devices that is responsive 1796) (H. Rept. 111–573), [27JY] Request President and Dept. of Energy To Provide to the needs of seriously ill patients (see H.R. 4732), Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Documents Relative to Application To Foreclose Use [2MR] Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Com- of Yucca Mountain as High Level Nuclear Waste ———require dentists to provide patients with a fact- merce (House) (H.R. 5156) (H. Rept. 111–572), Repository: Committee on Energy and Commerce sheet before performing any dental restoration work [27JY] (House) (H. Res. 1466) (H. Rept. 111–550), [19JY] (see H.R. 4615), [4FE] Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Com- Request the President and Dept. of HHS Transmit to Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Walk of mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. House of Representatives Copies of Documents, Fame (see H. Res. 1357), [12MY] 4451) (H. Rept. 111–505), [14JN] Records, and Communications on Health Care Re- McKinzie, Barbara A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1711), Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Com- form Agreements: Committee on Energy and Com- [29SE] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. merce (House) (H. Res. 983) (H. Rept. 111–408), Medicaid: ensure access to resin-based dental fillings 2923) (H. Rept. 111–615), [22SE] [29JA] Concussion Treatment and Care Tools (ConTACT) that is at least equal to the level of access to mer- Safe Drug Disposal Act: Committee on Energy and Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) cury-based dental fillings (see H.R. 4731), [2MR] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5809) (H. Rept. 111–618), (H.R. 1347) (H. Rept. 111–632), [28SE] National Student Leadership Conference (organization): [22SE] Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Amendment anniversary (see H. Res. 1626), [15SE] Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: Committee and Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Commerce (House) (H.R. 5710) (H. Rept. 111–616), designate (see H.R. 5450), [27MY] Rept. 111–631), [28SE] [22SE] Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act Amendments: Dental Emergency Responder Act: Committee on En- (see H. Res. 1108), [24FE] Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 903) (H. Rept. U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: reau- 6081) (H. Rept. 111–643), [28SE] 111–647), [28SE] thorize (see H.R. 5589), [23JN] Training and Research for Autism Improvements Na- Dept. of HHS Document Transmittal Relative to Cen- University of Southern California: tribute to men’s ten- tionwide (TRAIN) Act: Committee on Energy and ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding nis team (see H. Res. 1480), [28JN] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5756) (H. Rept. 111–617), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Com- World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), [22SE] mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. Truth in Caller ID Act: Committee on Energy and [11MY] 1561) (H. Rept. 111–649), [29SE] Designated Speaker pro tempore Commerce (House) (H.R. 1258) (H. Rept. 111–461), Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act: Committee House of Representatives, [16MR] [13AP] on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3199) (H. Truth in Fur Labeling Act: Committee on Energy and WATT, MELVIN L. (a Representative from North Rept. 111–608), [16SE] Commerce (House) (H.R. 2480) (H. Rept. 111–571), Carolina) Enhance and Increase the Number of Veterinarians [27JY] Appointments Trained in Veterinary Public Health: Committee on Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Ac- Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2999) (H. cessibility Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce sumer Protection Act, [9JN] Rept. 111–634), [28SE] (House) (H.R. 3101) (H. Rept. 111–563), [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Family Health Care Accessibility Act: Committee on WEAPONS related term(s) BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS; Coins: provide research and development authority for Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. CHEMICAL WEAPONS; NUCLEAR WEAPONS alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, Rept. 111–607), [16SE] Bills and resolutions increase congressional oversight over production, and Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act: Com- Army: seek to enter into certain contracts regarding ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (see mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. self-protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. H.R. 6162), [22SE] 4678) (H. Rept. 111–683), [16DE] 6157), [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), [22SE] WAXMAN, HENRY A. (a Representative from Cali- Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors fornia) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (see H.R. 5827), [22JY] Appointments (H.R. 4805) (H. Rept. 111–509), [22JN] Crime: prohibit possession of a firearm by a person Conferee: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Con- Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act sumer Protection Act, [9JN] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. while a juvenile (see H.R. 6137), [15SE] U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] 111–633), [28SE] Dept. of Defense: improve preservation of the small Bills and resolutions introduced Grid Reliabililty and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) arms production industrial base by allowing all small National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: re- Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) arms manufacturers to compete for Federal small quire motor vehicle safety standards for vehicle elec- (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111–493), [25MY] arms contracts (see H.R. 5181), [29AP] tronics and reauthorize and provide greater trans- Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act: Committee on ———prohibit imposition of additional registration re- parency, accountability, and safety authority (see Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4501) (H. quirements on privately-owned firearms by service- H.R. 5381), [25MY] Rept. 111–673), [7DE] men and civilian employees beyond existing State Natural resources: require use of safe well control tech- Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- and Federal requirements (see H.R. 5700), [1JY] nologies and practices for the drilling of high-risk ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- ———provide for performance management of the de- oil and gas wells (see H.R. 5626), [29JN] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. fense acquisition system (see H.R. 5013), [14AP] Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, 111–639), [28SE] ———provide for performance management of the de- and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope fense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), consideration drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (see H. Res. 1300), [27AP] strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] ———reduce deficits and Government spending (see H.R. 5320), [18MY] Motor Vehicle Safety Act: Committee on Energy and through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), [8JN] Commerce (House) (H.R. 5381) (H. Rept. 111–536), and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] Reports filed [14JY] Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a study and sub- Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and National Manufacturing Strategy Act: Committee on mit a report to Congress on the use of explosives Treatment Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4692) (H. detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 111–637), [28SE] Rept. 111–574), [28JY] 4442), [13JA]

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Dept. of State: submit to Congress an annual report Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, commend rescue efforts of those who responded to on exports of weapons and related services by [29JY] such disasters (see H. Res. 1130), [2MR] Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Rela- Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of [13JA] tions Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change inter- arms (see H.R. 5150), [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), [9JN] pretive guidance (see H.R. 4934), [24MR] [28AP] Motions Southeastern States: express condolences and support Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or Dept. of Defense: provide for performance management for people affected by flooding and commend first purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ of the defense acquisition system (H.R. 5013), responders and those assisting in recovery efforts handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), [30JY] [28AP] (see H. Res. 1337), [6MY] ———limit possession, sale, and other disposition by Reports filed Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Manage- and use funds to establish child care, global health against children (see H.R. 4727), [2MR] ment for Performance and Related Reforms To Ob- care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation ———prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in tain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on trust funds (see H.R. 5783), [20JY] certain airport buildings and airfields (see H.R. Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H. Rept. 111–467), Reports filed 5321), [18MY] [27AP] Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance ———require the owner or lawful possessor of a fire- Implementing Management for Performance and Re- Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) arm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), lated Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition (H. Rept. 111–555), [21JY] [14JY] Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial Iran: prevent import or export of materials, equipment, 5013) (H. Rept. 111–465), [26AP] Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111–551), goods and technology useful for any nuclear, biologi- WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee [19JY] cal, chemical, missile, or conventional arms pro- on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. WEEKS, JOHN W. (a former Representative from grams (see H.R. 4896), [20MR] Rept. 111–659), [18NO] Massachusetts) Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti- WEATHER Bills and resolutions relative to missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), [18MY] Bills and resolutions Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn Central America: mourn loss of life and support people Weeks’ contributions to the conservation of forests unprovoked military attack against South Korea (see affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), [11MY] H. Res. 1735), [29NO] 1462), [22JN] WEINER, ANTHONY D. (a Representative from New Marshall Islands: relief of the peoples of Bikini, Climate: support a legally binding global agreement York) Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide fi- Appointments (see H.R. 6470), [1DE] nancial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable John P. Murtha funeral attendees, [22FE] ———relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see Bills and resolutions introduced Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial Rongelap, and Utrik and other citizens (H.R. 6470), H. Res. 1552), [22JY] marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in 1744), [1DE] Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), [16NO] Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify [2MR] CPSC: prohibit manufacture, sale, or distribution in boundaries (see H.R. 5153), [27AP] Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic commerce of children’s food and beverage containers Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize impediments to carrying out certain weatherization composed of bisphenol A (see H.R. 4456), [13JA] contributions of James Martin Center to combat nu- programs (see H.R. 6101), [10AU] Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Crime: prohibit public officials from engaging in undis- clear weapons proliferation by training nonprolifera- Services Block Grant Program funds provided for closed self-dealing (see H.R. 6391), [29SE] tion specialists and disseminating timely information recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. Dept. of Agriculture: promote nutrition and increase (see H. Res. 1358), [13MY] 5790), [20JY] access to food (see H.R. 6539), [16DE] National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Phil- Dept. of Education: establish a clearinghouse of infor- (see H. Res. 1294), [22AP] ippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi mation on best practices for ocean lifeguard training National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle (see H. Res. 1738), [29NO] programs (see H.R. 6106), [10AU] GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), [18MY] Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies Dept. of Justice: create a pilot program to provide National security: improve border security, increase from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for pur- grants to correctional facilities to establish a 40- prosecutions and penalties for illegal entry, and pre- poses of addressing climate change without express hour work week curriculum of responsible activities vent and combat smuggling of weapons of mass and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), for incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 4458), [13JA] destruction (see H.R. 5675), [1JY] [13MY] Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, ———improve efforts to prevent, deter, prepare for, Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: sup- for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and pen- detect, attribute, respond to, and recover from an port goals (see H. Res. 1526), [15JY] alties issued to foreign governments through deduc- attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings tions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. 5498), [10JN] and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean 4457), [13JA] ———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass de- Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), [25FE] (see H.J. Res. Federal aid programs: provide a one-time payment to struction and prepare for attacks using such weapons 77), [2MR] certain beneficiaries to compensate for the lack of (see H.R. 5057), [15AP] ———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under cost-of-living adjustment in 2011 (see H.R. 6413), Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), [2FE] [16NO] for F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft (see ———make grants for the improvement of storm water Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation H.R. 6102), [10AU] retention basins in the watersheds of National Estu- of pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 5234), Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remem- ary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), [1JY] [6MY] brance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons pro- Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn out- gram (see H. Res. 1623), [15SE] responsibility for stormwater pollution (see H.R. side efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require 5724), [13JY] 1440), [14JN] report on foreign development of electromagnetic FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Pro- Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal post- pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), [1DE] gram to make available multiperil coverage for dam- humously (see H.R. 6076), [30JY] Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use age resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), Major League Baseball: require disclosure to con- in management plans for compatible Federal lands consideration (see H. Res. 1549), [21JY] sumers of all fees and charges associated with the (see H.R. 5673), [1JY] NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infra- sale of tickets prior to the completion of any Internet Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer red Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. sale of such tickets (see H.R. 6390), [29SE] relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles 1231), [25MR] Money: require disclosures to consumers by coin and and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), National Environmental Policy Act: prohibit use to precious metal bullion dealers (see H.R. 6149), [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE] document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects [16SE] Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian of specific Federal actions (see H.R. 5342), [19MY] National Rape Kit Database: establish (see H.R. 5640), weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of National Preparedness Month: observance (see H. Res. [29JN] Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, 1618), [14SE] Precious metals: require certain return policies from and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. businesses that purchase precious metals from con- (see H. Res. 1285), [21AP] 1162), [11MR] sumers and solicit such transactions through an Inter- Messages Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with net website (see H.R. 4501), [21JA] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer [10MR] [16DE] relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Portugal: express condolences and support for people and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), [15DE]

3448 INDEX WILDERNESS AREAS

WELCH, PETER (a Representative from Vermont) families, and recognize efforts of emergency re- employee compensation program (see H.R. 6189), Bills and resolutions introduced sponse workers at the mine disaster (see H. Res. [22SE] Agriculture: support maple syrup production research 1236), [13AP] Energy Policy Act: clarify policies relative to owner- and education, sustainability of maple syrup re- Heroism: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia Na- ship of pore space (see H.R. 6077), [30JY] sources, promotion of maple products, and access tional Guard and local responders for rescuing indi- WICHITA, KS to lands for maple sugaring activities (see H.R. viduals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Bills and resolutions 5196), [29AP] Res. 1153), [9MR] Walters, Ronald W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 326), Conservation of energy: provide financial incentives Monongahela National Forest: designate additional [29SE] for owners of commercial and multifamily residential lands as wilderness (see H.R. 5965), [29JY] WIENER, JEFFREY L. buildings to retrofit buildings with energy efficient WESTWOOD, NJ Bills and resolutions equipment and materials (see H.R. 5476), [28MY] Bills and resolutions Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Build- Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a pilot program for pur- Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building: ing, Lynbrook, NY: designate (see H.R. 5723), chase of fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and designate (see H.R. 4628), [22FE] [13JY] service institutions by giving certain States the op- WETLANDS WIKILEAKS (INTERNET SITE) tion of receiving grants for that purpose (see H.R. Reports filed Bills and resolutions 5812), [21JY] Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area Act: Committee on Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives Dept. of Defense: reduce deficits and Government Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4192) (H. Rept. classified documents unlawfully disclosed and pro- spending through elimination of wasteful defense 111–437), [11MR] vided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5784), [20JY] WHISTLEBLOWING related term(s) FEDERAL EM- media (see H. Res. 1763), [15DE] Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Re- PLOYEES WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT bate Program (see H.R. 5019), [14AP] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Dept. of HHS: revise minimum allotments under the Coastal zones: provide whistleblower and other protec- Chetco River: make technical corrections to wild and Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homeless- tions to certain offshore workers (see H.R. 5749), scenic segment designations (see H.R. 5526), [15JN] ness (PATH) Program (see H.R. 5848), [22JY] [15JY] WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize waiver of collec- ———provide whistleblower protections to certain Bills and resolutions tion of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Riv- visits of veterans (see H.R. 5768), [15JY] H.R. 5851), [26JY] ers: designate segments for study for potential addi- ———extend time period for Armed Forces members ———provide whistleblower protections to certain tion to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see to transfer educational assistance to a dependent workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H.R. H.R. 5130), [22AP] child under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational As- 5851), consideration (see H. Res. 1574), [29JY] Chetco River: make technical corrections to wild and sistance Program (see H.R. 5315), [13MY] Employment: protect employees from retaliation for no- scenic segment designations (see H.R. 5526), [15JN] Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from tifying government officials of violations of Oil Pol- Dept. of the Interior: clear a proposed project in the contracting with the Federal Government of persons lution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), [20MY] (see H.R. 5698), [1JY] 4924), [24MR] FRS: promulgate regulations regarding interchange Immigration: reform and reduce fraud and abuse in White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and transaction fees and amend the Truth in Lending certain visa programs (see H.R. 5397), [25MY] tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Act to prohibit certain restrictions put in place by Medicare/Medicaid: improve oversight of nursing fa- Rivers System (see H.R. 5813), [22JY] credit card networks (see H.R. 5199), [4MY] cilities by ensuring adequate, trained surveyors (see Reports filed Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- H.R. 6261), [29SE] Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Mid- pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] Motions dle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Com- Medicare: exempt blood glucose self-testing equipment Coastal zones: provide whistleblower protections to mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1769) and supplies furnished by small retail community certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (H. Rept. 111–434), [11MR] pharmacies from competitive acquisition programs (H.R. 5851), [30JY] Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjust- (see H.R. 5235), [6MY] Reports filed ment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) ———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower Consideration of H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, En- (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 111–500), [28MY] covered part D prescription drug prices for bene- ergy, and Aquatic Resources Act and H.R. 5851, WILDER, ALMANZO ficiaries (see H.R. 4752), [3MR] Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protec- Morrill, Justin Smith: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. Bills and resolutions tion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. Almanzo Wilder Post Office Building, Malone, NY: 1253), [14AP] 1574) (H. Rept. 111–582), [29JY] Taxation: disallow deductions for the payment of puni- designate (see H.R. 6139), [15SE] WHITE HOUSE related term(s) EXECUTIVE OFFICE tive damages (see H.R. 5994), [30JY] WILDERNESS AREAS OF THE PRESIDENT ———impose a tax on bonuses paid by Troubled Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Asset Relief Program recipients (see H.R. 4426), BLM: release Bodie Wilderness Study Area in Mono White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. [12JA] County, CA (see H.R. 6129), [15SE] 5006), [13AP] Vermont: anniversary of Long Trail (see H. Res. 1173), Colorado: designate certain lands as components of White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. [11MR] the National Wilderness Preservation System (see Con. Res. 320), [28SE] H.R. 6280), [29SE] WELCOME BACK VETERANS (ORGANIZATION) WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE WATER Bills and resolutions Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness RIGHTS QUANTIFICATION ACT Mental health: recognize and support efforts to provide and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see Bills and resolutions care for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress H.R. 6155), [16SE] Enact (H.R. 1065): consideration (see H. Res. 1017), disorder and related psychiatric disorders (see H. Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park [19JA] Res. 1746), [1DE] Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Reports filed Service to respond to violations of regulations on WESSEL, MICHAEL Consideration of H.R. 1065, Provisions: Committee on the management, use, and protection of public lands Appointments Rules (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 111–399), (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commis- [19JA] El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area: sion, [18NO] Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) establish in New Mexico (see H.R. 5334), [18MY] WEST COAST OCEAN PROTECTION ACT (H.R. 1065) (H. Rept. 111–391), [12JA] Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diver- Bills and resolutions WHITFIELD, ED (a Representative from Kentucky) sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Enact (see H.R. 5213), [5MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the WEST HUNTER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Audubon, John J.: anniversary of arrival in Henderson, Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 4474), STUDY ACT KY (see H. Res. 1508), [1JY] [20JA] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: allow employers to pay H–2A ———authorize continued use of certain water diver- Enact (see H.R. 5869), [27JY] workers the Federal minimum wage or prevailing sions on National Forest System lands in the Frank WEST MEMPHIS, AR wage in a case where the employer pays either wage Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Bills and resolutions to U.S. citizens similarly employed (see H.R. 4835), Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consider- Evans, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] [12MR] ation (see H. Res. 1038), [26JA] Paudert, Brandon: tribute (see H. Res. 1399), [26MY] Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled ———establish certain wilderness areas and authorize WEST VIRGINIA Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 5710), various land conveyances involving National Forest Bills and resolutions [1JY] System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see H.R. Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see H. Res. 1484), [29JN] Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation 5205), [4MY] Disasters: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Program Act: establish Advisory Board on Toxic Monongahela National Forest: designate additional Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their Substances and Worker Health for the contractor lands as wilderness (see H.R. 5965), [29JY]

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Salt Lake County, UT: designate certain lands in the Gulf of Mexico: recognize important role zoos, aquar- Taxation: allow a business credit for small business Wasatch Mountains as wilderness (see H.R. 5009), iums, and other wildlife organizations have played loans (see H.R. 5277), [11MY] [13AP] in the response efforts in the Gulf region following ———allow an individual to designate $3 on their Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), income tax return to be used to reduce the public certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see [15SE] debt (see H.R. 5497), [9JN] H.R. 4558), [2FE] International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and Veterans: require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Reports filed ideals (see H. Res. 1308), [29AP] Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out an Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance outreach program for veterans who reside in Appa- Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and ma- lachia (see H.R. 5226), [5MY] Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee rine and coastal resource management on Guam (see Designated Speaker pro tempore on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111– H.R. 4493), [21JA] House of Representatives, [6MY] 401), [26JA] Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction WILSON, EARL, JR. Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), [29SE] Bills and resolutions Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. Natural resources: improve natural resources manage- Earl Wilson, Jr., Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate 111–398), [19JA] ment planning for State-owned facilities used for (see H.R. 6400), [15NO] San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act: Committee on national defense (see H.R. 5284), [12MY] WILSON, JOE (a Representative from South Carolina) Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3914) (H. Rept. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: work with partners Bills and resolutions introduced 111–600), [16SE] and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, re- Armed Forces: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt WILDLIFE store, and enhance important coastal areas that pro- of retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation Bills and resolutions vide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust to all members retired for disability regardless of Animals: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized species depend (see H.R. 5344), [19MY] disability rating percentage (see H.R. 4525), [26JA] Reports filed in care and conservation of wild animals and eco- ———provide pay increase for members of uniformed Bunitan Ta˚si Act: Committee on Natural Resources systems and develop educational programs focused services (see H.R. 4427), [12JA] (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111–484), [18MY] on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see Health: provide for incentives to encourage health in- H.R. 4497), [21JA] Great Ape Conservation Act Reauthorization: Com- mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4416) surance coverage (see H.R. 4944), [25MR] Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe- Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. cies of Wild Fauna and Flora: anniversary (see H. (H. Rept. 111–650), [29SE] Python Importation and Interstate Commerce Ban: Con. Res. 271), [29AP] Res. 1420), [28MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2811) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see Dept. of Agriculture: carry out a conservation program H.R. 4944), [25MR] that makes payments to assist owners and operators (H. Rept. 111–693), [21DE] Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act: Committee on University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team of muck land to conserve and improve the soil, Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5101) (H. Rept. (see H. Res. 1491), [30JN] water, and wildlife resources of the land (see H.R. 111–668), [30NO] WINDSOR COUNTY, VT 6180), [22SE] Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park WILDLIFE CORRIDORS CONSERVATION ACT Reports filed Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] Service to respond to violations of regulations on (H.R. 5101) (H. Rept. 111–668), [30NO] WINTER PARK, FL the management, use, and protection of public lands WILDLIFE REFUGES Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] Bills and resolutions Rollins College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1169), ———enter into an agreement to provide for manage- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: transfer certain lands [11MR] ment of the free-roaming wild horses in and around to Alaska to expedite development of oil, natural WIPA AND PABSS EXTENSION ACT the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. gas, and other resources (see H.R. 4485), [21JA] Bills and resolutions 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Enact (see H.R. 6200), [23SE] ———establish a competitive leasing program for Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest WISCONSIN wind and solar energy development on Federal land Service to respond to violations of regulations on (see H.R. 5735), [14JY] Bills and resolutions the management, use, and protection of public lands Corps of Engineers: cease construction of temporary ———identify and declare wildlife disease emer- (see H.R. 4589), [3FE] gencies and coordinate rapid response to such emer- causeway in connection with the Renard Island Con- ———enter into an agreement to provide for manage- fined Disposal Facility in Green Bay Harbor, WI, gencies (see H.R. 6276), [29SE] ment of the free-roaming wild horses in and around ———provide loans to certain organizations to address until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6474), the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. [2DE] habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent 4867), [17MR] (see H.R. 5482), [8JN] invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage ———provide loans to certain organizations to address Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), [30JY] ———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent Shelf oil exploration, development, and production University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (see invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] H. Res. 1767), [15DE] plans, and ensure such plans comply with environ- Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see WITTMAN, ROBERT J. (a Representative from Vir- mental laws (see H.R. 5863), [26JY] H.R. 5380), [25MY] ginia) Ecology and environment: expand science and steward- National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer pro- Bills and resolutions introduced ship of America’s most important wildlife corridors grams and community partnerships (see H.R. 4973), GSA: extend to private property owners and managers (see H.R. 5101), [21AP] [25MR] Endangered species: prohibit treatment of the gray wolf Reports filed in certain Virginia locales the negotiating preferences as an endangered species or threatened species (see National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act: for leasing of space for Federal Government use H.R. 6028), [30JY] Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. given to National Capital area jurisdictions (see H.R. ———provide that inclusion of the gray wolf, or any 4973) (H. Rept. 111–531), [13JY] 5713), [13JY] distinct population segment of gray wolf, in Utah WILLIAMS, CAROLYN Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for con- on any list of endangered species or threatened spe- Appointments struction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees cies shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 6486), National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), [15AP] [2DE] and Integrity, [25MY] Taxation: provide deductions for costs incurred to re- ———provide that the inclusion of the gray wolf on WILLIAMS, GARY mediate hazardous drywall in principal residences lists of endangered and threatened species under the Bills and resolutions and for living costs due to vacating such residence, Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect University of Maryland: tribute to men’s basketball and credits for moving expenses (see H.R. 4881), (see H.R. 6485), [2DE] team (see H. Res. 1184), [16MR] [18MR] ———support international tiger conservation efforts WILMINGTON, OH WMD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS ACT and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Rus- Bills and resolutions Reports filed sia (see H. Res. 1722), [17NO] Anniversary (see H. Res. 1121), [25FE] Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) Endangered Species Act: improve information to con- WILSON, CHARLES A. (a Representative from Ohio) (H.R. 5498) (H. Rept. 111–659), [18NO] sumers of Federal power marketing administrations Bills and resolutions introduced WOLF, FRANK R. (a Representative from Virginia) about the costs associated with compliance (see H.R. Contracts: require Federal contractors and subcontrac- Bills and resolutions introduced 5964), [29JY] tors to comply with certain reporting requirements Business and industry: amend Federal law to encourage Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ensure safe and and transparency standards (see H.R. 5158), [27AP] the repatriation of jobs to the U.S. (see H.R. 5980), proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil Dept. of Commerce: repeal public telecommunications [29JY] spill or release of hazardous substances (see H.R. facilities assistance program (see H.R. 5496), [9JN] Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building, Centre- 6119), [14SE] Higher Education Act: authorize student loan forgive- ville, VA: designate (see H.R. 6392), [29SE] Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. ness for certain individuals employed in advanced Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in 4416), [12JA] energy professions (see H.R. 4736), [3MR] Article III courts of individuals involved in the Sep-

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tember 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4556), ———provide certain abused dependents of veterans National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention [2FE] with health care (see H.R. 6466), [1DE] Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1259), Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10- Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and pro- [15AP] year term of office for any individual appointed as grammatic contributions to promote economic oppor- National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Trans- tunities for women (see H.R. 5191), [29AP] H. Res. 1039), [26JA] portation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), ———promote sexual and reproductive health of indi- National Women’s Health Week: support goals and [13JA] viduals and couples (see H.R. 5121), [22AP] ideals (see H. Con. Res. 268), [27AP] WOMEN ———provide assistance to improve the health of National Women’s History Month: support goals and Bills and resolutions newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), ideals (see H. Res. 1174), [11MR] Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are [11MY] News media: promote media literacy and youth em- fully informed relative to pain experienced by the Diseases: establish research advisory committee and powerment programs, research impact of depictions unborn child (see H.R. 5276), [11MY] provide grants to better understand and reduce gesta- of girls and women in the media, and establish a ———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide tional diabetes (see H.R. 5354), [20MY] National Task Force on Girls and Women in the for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), [29JY] ———recognize affects of colon cancer on women, Media (see H.R. 4925), [24MR] Armed Forces: conduct a comprehensive review of the and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and NIH: anniversary of Office of Research on Women’s health care services available for female members a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see Health (see H. Res. 1750), [2DE] (see H.R. 5224), [5MY] H. Res. 1053), [2FE] O’Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see H. Res. 1141), ———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, [4MR] (see H.R. 5347), [20MY] DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide special rules relating to coverage of abortion services Medal (see H.R. 6073), [30JY] grants to local educational agencies to encourage (see H.R. 5111), [22AP] Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emanci- girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers Public buildings: provide for restroom gender parity pation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4869), [17MR] Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] Public Health Service Act: ensure a national, coordi- (see H. Con. Res. 239), [24FE] Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of nated approach to improving maternal and infant ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- low-income women through increased participation health (see H.R. 6318), [29SE] gressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. Railroads: require a certain percentage of high-speed Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), [22FE] 4830), [11MR] rail project funds be expended through small busi- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility ness concerns owned and controlled by socially and and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduc- requirements to foreign nongovernmental organiza- economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. tion, and public awareness program (see H.R. 5462), tions based on provision of certain health services 5010), [13AP] [28MY] (see H.R. 4879), [18MR] Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ———provide assistance for the prevention and treat- 1671), [28SE] ideals (see H. Res. 1011), [13JA] ment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), [27MY] Small business: ensure certain Federal contracts are Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Ave- Foreign Service: recognize contributions of female am- set aside for small businesses and enhance services nue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to fami- bassadors and members of the Foreign Service (see to disadvantaged small businesses (see H.R. 4929), lies of victims, and increase efforts to reduce vio- H. Res. 1698), [29SE] [24MR] lence against women (see H. Res. 1049), [29JA] FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education Colleges and universities: improve education and pre- of abortion services (see H.R. 5652), [30JN] programs (see H.R. 6283), [29SE] vention related to campus sexual violence, intimate Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate po- ———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of partner violence, and stalking (see H.R. 6461), litical dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. maternity care under Medicaid and the State Chil- [30NO] 1013), [13JA] dren’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6437), Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on Health: expand access to preventive health care serv- [18NO] behalf of Colombia’s internally displaced persons, ices that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce Taxation: allow a credit for birth mothers whose chil- especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and the number of abortions, and improve access to dren are adopted (see H.R. 5251), [6MY] women (see H. Res. 1224), [25MR] women’s health care (see H. Con. Res. 305), [27JY] Tucker, C. DeLores: tribute (see H. Res. 1094), [22FE] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. ———require that every mammography report contain (see H. Res. 1108), [24FE] 4570), [2FE] a summary of the patient’s breast density and a U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 19th statement concerning the benefit of supplementary security (see H. Res. 1676), [29SE] Amendment providing women the right to vote (see screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn H. Res. 1375), [19MY] (see H.R. 6404), [15NO] selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), Contraceptives: establish a public education and aware- Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] ness program relative to emergency contraception Human rights: combat international violence against [19MY] (see H.R. 5561), [17JN] women and girls (see H.R. 4594), [4FE] U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objec- ———establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure Iran: condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks tives and related Millennium Development Goals, provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradi- 5309), [13MY] anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment cation, human rights, and global health initiatives Crime: protect civil rights of victims of gender-moti- and restricting women’s rights (see H. Res. 1497), (see H. Con. Res. 318), [16SE] vated violence and create employer liability for neg- [30JN] U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: prohibit rec- ligent conduct resulting in gender-motivated crimes Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), [4MR] ommendations from being used to deny or restrict on employer-controlled premises (see H.R. 4885), Mankiller, Wilma P.: tribute (see H. Res. 1237), health insurance coverage of items or services (see [18MR] [13AP] H.R. 4794), [9MR] ———provide penalties for transporting minors in for- Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration Walker, Madam C.J.: tribute (see H.J. Res. 81), eign commerce for the purposes of female genital of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. [16MR] mutilation (see H.R. 5137), [26AP] 1161), [10MR] World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military McKinzie, Barbara A.: tribute (see H. Res. 1711), U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), [8JN] Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. [29SE] Reports filed 5197), [3MY] Medicare: provide coverage of custom fabricated breast Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Aware- Dept. of Defense: establish a Director of Anti-Traf- prostheses following a mastectomy (see H.R. 5447), ness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce ficking Policies (see H.R. 5195), [29AP] [27MY] (House) (H.R. 5462) (H. Rept. 111–642), [28SE] Dept. of HHS: promote optimal maternity outcomes ———provide for timely access to post-mastectomy Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act: Committee on En- by making evidence-based maternity care a national items (see H.R. 5593), [24JN] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5354) (H. Rept. priority (see H.R. 5807), [21JY] Mother’s Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 111–633), [28SE] ———tribute to family planning services provided 1295), [22AP] Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treat- under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support ment (HEART) for Women Act: Committee on En- H. Res. 1476), [24JN] goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1637), [16SE] ergy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1032) (H. Rept. Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: 111–639), [28SE] domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. designate (see H. Res. 1522), [15JY] Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope 5575), [23JN] National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Women’s Bureau (see goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1488), [29JN] (H.R. 2818) (H. Rept. 111–641), [28SE] H. Res. 1589), [30JY] National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies Through Dept. of Veterans Affairs: display in each facility a [15JY] Outreach and Research Now (NEWBORN) Act: Women Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5953), National Rape Kit Database: establish (see H.R. 5640), Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. [29JY] [29JN] 3470) (H. Rept. 111–609), [16SE]

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Programs To Increase Awareness and Knowledge With WORLD BANK GROUP related term(s) INTER- ———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Con- Respect to Gynecologic Cancers Reauthorization and NATIONAL MONETARY FUND gressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Commerce Bills and resolutions Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), [22FE] (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 111–635), [28SE] Dept. of the Treasury: direct U.S. representatives to Colorado Springs, CO: recognize the National Museum WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIA- the IMF and World Bank to condition loans to Anti- of World War II Aviation as America’s National TION gua and Barbuda on cooperation with efforts to pro- World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 1207), Bills and resolutions vide redress to Stanford Financial Group fraud vic- [23MR] Seattle Storm (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. tims (see H. Res. 1129), [2MR] Congressional Gold Medal: award to members of the 1671), [28SE] ———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral de- Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 5859), [26JY] WONDER, STEVIE velopment banks to use the voice and influence of Dept. of Defense: accept additional documentation Bills and resolutions the U.S. to cancel Haiti’s debt to such institutions when considering application for veterans status of King, Martin Luther, Jr.: celebrate life and work during (see H.R. 4573), [2FE] an individual who performed service in the merchant the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute, WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (ORGANIZATION) marines during World War II (see H.R. 5829), ‘‘Happy Birthday’’ (see H. Res. 1010), [13JA] Bills and resolutions [22JY] WOOD Mission and goals: support (see H. Res. 1148), [9MR] Dept. of Justice: establish a competitive grant program Reports filed WORLD GLAUCOMA DAY for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry BLM Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Bills and resolutions out training programs based on lessons from the Resources (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 111–394), Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 246), Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), [29SE] [12JA] [3MR] Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appro- WOODEN, JOHN R. WORLD HEPATITIS DAY priate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), [1JY] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor post- Tribute (see H. Res. 1427), [8JN] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1302), [27AP] humously (see H.R. 5056), [15AP] WOODSTOCK, VT WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), [4FE] Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions History: commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: ex- Goals: support (see H. Res. 1208), [23MR] H. Con. Res. 296), [1JY] (see H. Res. 1516), [14JY] pand boundary (see H.R. 5776), [19JY] WORLD MRSA DAY Holocaust: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz libera- WOOLSEY, LYNN C. (a Representative from Cali- Bills and resolutions tion, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, com- fornia) Designate (see H. Res. 1686), [29SE] mend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, en- Bills and resolutions introduced WORLD OCEAN DAY hance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semi- Business and industry: require employers to keep Bills and resolutions tism (see H. Res. 1044), [27JA] records on non-employees who perform labor or Observance (see H. Res. 1330), [5MY] ———ensure all U.S. survivors are able to live re- services for remuneration and provide a special pen- WORLD REFUGEE DAY maining years with dignity, comfort, and security alty for employers who misclassify employees (see Bills and resolutions (see H. Con. Res. 323), [29SE] H.R. 5107), [22AP] Goals: reaffirm (see H. Res. 1350), [11MY] Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws Dept. of Labor: establish the Work-Life Balance Award WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insur- (see H.R. 4855), [16MR] Bills and resolutions ance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), [4FE] Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1167), [11MR] Japan: commend for extending official apology to grants to local educational agencies to encourage WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving girls and minorities to pursue studies and careers Bills and resolutions forward in planning to invite surviving members to in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying Japan (see H. Res. 1567), [28JY] (see H.R. 6078), [30JY] incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of Food: provide children from underserved areas with Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see those who served in the Military Intelligence Service better access to meals served through the summer H. Res. 997), [12JA] during and after World War II (see H. Res. 1387), food service program for children and certain child WORLD VETERINARY YEAR [24MY] care programs (see H.R. 4734), [2MR] Bills and resolutions Poland: honor victims of Soviet police on the anniver- National Women’s History Month: support goals and Designate (see H. Res. 1531), [15JY] sary of the Katyn massacre and urge Russia to de- classify all official records and cooperate with inves- ideals (see H. Res. 1174), [11MR] WORLD WAR I related term(s) WAR Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish Bills and resolutions tigations of such massacre (see H. Res. 1323), a public health insurance option (see H.R. 5808), Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (see H. Res. 1060), [2FE] [4MY] [21JY] Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust in- WOONSOCKET, RI Jewish American World War I veterans to determine eligible to contract with any governmental agency Bills and resolutions whether they should be posthumously awarded the for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Inc.: anniversary Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), [24MY] H.R. 6347), [29SE] (see H. Res. 1210), [23MR] Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Spirit of ’45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), WORKFORCE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SIM- Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts [13JA] PLIFICATION ACT at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), [19MY] Texas: tribute to World War II veterans traveling to Washington, DC, to visit memorials built in their Bills and resolutions WORLD WAR II related term(s) WAR Enact (see H.R. 6079), [9AU] Appointments honor (see H. Res. 1673), [28SE] WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, [29JA] U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: award Congressional Gold Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Medal (see H.R. 5483), [8JN] Children and youth: create and encourage the creation American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, Reports filed of jobs for youth (see H.R. 4920), [24MR] Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), [29SE] Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program Armed Forces: celebrate anniversary of combat action of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Com- for on-the-job training (see H.R. 6141), [15SE] and recognize contributions of American Volunteer mittee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. ———establish a technical school training subsidy pro- Group and 23d Fighter Group (Flying Tigers) to 111–666), [30NO] gram (see H.R. 5594), [24JN] the Nation’s defense (see H. Res. 1594), [30JY] Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- ———establish Youth Corps programs and provide for ———tribute to members who gave their lives in the mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Nor- (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] H.R. 5376), [25MY] mandy, France (see H. Res. 1251), [14AP] Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judi- ———provide grants to the National Urban League Army: tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Ar- ciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111–679), for an Urban Jobs Program (see H.R. 5708), [1JY] mored Division during World War II (see H. Res. [13DE] Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the 1483), [28JN] WORTZEL, LARRY 21st century workplace and increase global competi- Battle of Iwo Jima: anniversary (see H. Res. 1099), Appointments tiveness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] [23FE] U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commis- Employment: provide oil spill relief employment (see Battle of the Bulge: anniversary (see H. Res. 1005), sion, [21DE] H.R. 5654), [30JN] [12JA] WRIGHT, J. SKELLY WORK-LIFE BALANCE AWARD ACT Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emanci- Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions pation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration Enact (see H.R. 4855), [16MR] Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Res. 1713), [15NO] WORLD AIDS DAY (see H. Con. Res. 239), [24FE] WU, DAVID (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions ———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor Bills and resolutions introduced Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 333), victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 236), Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air [1DE] [22FE] Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), [3FE]

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Colleges and universities: invest in urban universities YEAR OF THE LUNG FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish and create innovation and economic prosperity for Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 6265), [29SE] the U.S. (see H.R. 5567), [22JN] Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 1122), [26FE] ———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish Corps of Engineers: conduct levee system evaluations YEMEN, REPUBLIC OF (see H.R. 6264), [29SE] and certifications on receipt of requests from non- Bills and resolutions Health care professionals: increase number of primary Federal interests (see H.R. 5917), [29JY] al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nation- care physicians and medical residents serving health Dept. of Education: authorize grants for the creation, ality (see H. Res. 1288), [22AP] professional shortage areas (see H.R. 5889), [27JY] update, or adaptation of open textbooks (see H.R. YOUNG, C.W. BILL (a Representative from Florida) Kotzebue, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. 4575), [2FE] Bills and resolutions introduced to the Maniilaq Association (see H.R. 5317), [13MY] Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. Outer Continental Shelf: modernize and enhance Fed- Mackey, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 1189), [17MR] 4595), [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), [9MR] eral response to oil spills and improve oversight Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, sale, and Natural Gas Act: amend certain provisions relative to and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 5677), export of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. [1JY] sea otter pelts taken for subsistence purposes (see 6124), [14SE] Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see H.R. 6394), [29SE] NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5074), [20AP] H.R. 6081), [9AU] Mount Stevens: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] Northwest Labor Press (publication): anniversary (see YOUNG, CHARLES Native American Economic Advisory Council: establish H. Res. 1627), [16SE] Bills and resolutions (see H.R. 5452), [27MY] NSF: provide grants to strengthen the capacity of high Army: provide for posthumous promotion to brigadier Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine ship- schools and colleges to provide instruction in general (see H.R. 5308), [13MY] ping in the Arctic including availability of aids to nanotechnology (see H.R. 4502), [26JA] Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, SBA: temporarily designate as a HUBZone counties Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), that are most affected by a recession (see H.R. locations to assess potential inclusion in the National [19JY] 6251), [29SE] Park System (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and Reports filed Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Bor- ideals (see H. Res. 1352), [12MY] Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee ough may obtain that land (see H.R. 5451), [27MY] Taxation: clarify treatment of emergency service volun- on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. Schools: improve measures of adequate yearly progress teers as independent contractors (see H.R. 5537), 111–527), [13JY] and implement sanctions for schools that do not [16JN] YOUNG, DON (a Representative from Alaska) meet certain standards (see H.R. 4837), [12MR] ———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable con- Alaska: require hydroelectric energy generated to be education loans (see H.R. 4574), [2FE] tributions of apparently wholesome food (see H.R. considered as renewable energy for purposes of Fed- WUTERICH, FRANK 6263), [29SE] eral programs and standards (see H.R. 5352), Bills and resolutions ———reduce rate on corporations that make certain [20MY] Armed Forces: commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who education contributions (see H.R. 4848), [15MR] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equi- fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), [29JY] (see H.R. 4878), [18MR] table allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who WYOMING Ted Stevens Icefield: designate (see H.R. 6197), [23SE] are veterans (see H.R. 5402), [26MY] Bills and resolutions Transportation: modify deadline for filing a claim seek- Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act: amend certain re- Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in Ari- ing judicial review of a permit, license, or approval quirements for construction job training program zona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, issued by a Federal agency for a highway or public New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, pre- grants (see H.R. 6395), [29SE] Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. transportation capital project (see H.R. 6196), [23SE] viously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano 5339), [19MY] to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see H.R. 4672), [23FE] Early Warning and Monitoring System (see H.R. Reports filed 4847), [15MR] Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Com- Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on mili- tary aircraft for a member or former member of Water: allow small public water systems to request mittee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) exemption from national primary drinking water re- (H. Rept. 111–529), [13JY] a Reserve component eligible for retired pay but for age and for accompanying dependents (see H.R. quirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see XENIA, OH 5404), [26MY] H.R. 6393), [29SE] Bills and resolutions BLM: provide small miner waivers from claim mainte- YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the Colonel nance fees for a period of time after written receipt Bills and resolutions Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated of defects is provided to the claimant to cure defects Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, locations to assess potential inclusion in the National or pay the claim maintenance fee (see H.R. 4991), DC: designate (see H.R. 6118), [14SE] Park System (see H.R. 4514), [26JA] [25MR] Height, Dorothy I.: tribute (see H. Res. 1281), [21AP] Reports filed Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see YOUTH PRISON REDUCTION THROUGH OPPOR- Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee H. Res. 1078), [5FE] TUNITIES, MENTORING, INTERVENTION, on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION (YOUTH PROM- 111–527), [13JY] (see H.R. 6223), [28SE] ISE) ACT YAHOO! INC. Dept. of Defense: require study and report on feasi- Reports filed Bills and resolutions bility and potential of establishing a deep water sea Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. Information technology: commend companies for advo- port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic 1064) (H. Rept. 111–688), [16DE] cating an uncensored Internet, encourage participa- U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), [2FE] tion in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO AND ALABAMA AND ———temporarily adjust reimbursement rates for COUSHATTA INDIAN TRIBES OF TEXAS Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see TRICARE claims in Alaska (see H.R. 5403), H. Res. 1512), [13JY] RESTORATION ACT [26MY] Bills and resolutions YARMUTH, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ken- Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a U.S. Citizen- Native Americans: determine blood quantum require- tucky) ship and Immigration Services field office in Kodiak, ment for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Bills and resolutions introduced AK (see H.R. 4893), [19MR] tribe (see H.R. 4984), [25MR] (see H.R. 5811), Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the ———require delivery by U.S. mail of any transpor- [21JY] 21st century workplace and increase global competi- tation security card issued to an individual who re- YUMA COUNTY, AZ tiveness (see H.R. 5477), [28MY] sides in a remote location (see H.R. 5227), [5MY] Bills and resolutions Supreme Court: express disapproval of decision issued Dept. of Labor: establish an Office of Worker’s Com- Public lands: convey certain Federal lands (see H.R. in Citizens United v. FEC (see H. Res. 1275), pensation Programs in Anchorage, AK (see H.R. 5100), [21AP] [20AP] 5316), [13MY] Taxation: extend credit for energy efficient appliances Dept. of the Interior: issue permits for a microhydro ZAMBELLI, CARLA (see H.R. 5744), [15JY] project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land Bills and resolutions ———provide a maximum rate on gain from the sale from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to ‘Oper- or exchange of depreciable real property by individ- and Preserve (see H.R. 6221), [28SE] ation Angel Wings’ initiative for collection of uals (see H.R. 5263), [11MY] ———provide loans to certain organizations to address clothes, towels, toys, and reading glasses for children Designated Speaker pro tempore habitats and ecosystems and to address and prevent in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1045), [27JA] House of Representatives, [4MY], [25MY], [15SE], invasive species (see H.R. 4782), [4MR] ZAPATA TAMAYO, ORLANDO [28SE] Endangered Species Act: delist the polar bear as a Bills and resolutions YEAR OF THE FATHER threatened species (see H.R. 5379), [25MY] Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Za- Bills and resolutions EPA: eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use pata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 285), of a defined area as a dredged or fill material dis- continued focus on promotion of human rights in [10JN] posal site (see H.R. 5992), [30JY] Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), [11MR]

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ZENDEJAS, ANTHONY, IV ZIMBABWE, REPUBLIC OF Messages Bills and resolutions Bills and resolutions Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Foreign policy: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, Zimbabwe: President Obama, [2MR] VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship pro- democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), gram winners (see H. Res. 1170), [11MR] [29JY]

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