HARBORS Milo C. Huempfner Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Green Bay, WI: designate (see H.R. 5792), [13JY] GREEN BAY, WI Bills and resolutions Milo C. Huempfner Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic: designate (see H.R. 5792), [13JY] GREEN RIVER, WY Bills and resolutions Curt Gowdy Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 5224), [27AP] GREENHOUSE EFFECT see ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT GREENVILLE, SC Bills and resolutions Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Federal Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 5546), [7JN] GRIJALVA, RAUL M. (a Representative from Arizona) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [7SE] Bills and resolutions introduced criminal aliens, and combat alien gang crime (H.R. 6094), [21SE] Immigration: affirm inherent authority of State and local law enforcement to assist in enforcement of immigration laws, prosecute alien smugglers, and reform immigration litigation (H.R. 6095), [21SE] GUTKNECHT, GIL (a Representative from Minnesota) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [4MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 503), [8DE] Hazardous substances: protect the public health and the environment from mercury contamination associated with the shipment of elemental mercury or mercury-bearing solid waste (see H.R. 6261), [29SE] House of Representatives: print revised edition of the House Rules and Manual for the 110th Congress (see H. Res. 1107), [8DE] National Institute of Food and Agriculture: establish (see H.R. 5832), [19JY] GUYANA, COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Independence: anniversary (see H. Res. 792), [2MY] GYNECOLOGIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Arizona: identify a western passage of the CANAMEX Bills and resolutions Corridor (see H.R. 5997), [28JY] Dept. of the Interior: take lands in Yuma County, AZ, Morris K. 'Mo' Udall Post Office Building, Tucson, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT see ECONOMY Reports filed Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1595) (H. Rept. 109-437), [25AP] -Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1595) (H. Rept. 109-437), [9JN] GUAM WAR CLAIMS REVIEW COMMISSION Reports filed Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1595) (H. Rept. 109-437), [25AP] -Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1595) (H. Rept. 109-437), [9JN] GUAM WORLD WAR II LOYALTY RECOGNITION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1595) (H. Rept. 109-437), [25AP] Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1595) (H. Rept. 109-437), [9JN] GUATEMALA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Crime: express sympathy to families of women and girls murdered and encourage the Guatemalan Government to bring an end to these crimes (see H. Res. 1081), [14NO] GULF COAST REGION REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4691), [1FE] GUNS see FIREARMS; WEAPONS GUTIERREZ, LUIS V. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Chicago, IL: anniversary of Christopher House (organization) (see H. Res. 708), [2MR] Federal agencies and departments: prohibit assistance for development of course material or provision of instruction on human development and sexuality if such material or instruction will include medically inaccurate information (see H.R. 5598), [13JN] Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 5998), [28JY] Motions Dept. of Homeland Security: restore authority to detain dangerous aliens, to ensure the removal of deportable Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 473), [14SE] HAGLUND, JOSHUA Bills and resolutions Law enforcement: urge resolution in murder case of U.S. citizen in Yerevan, Armenia, and fund scholarships at the University of Minnesota in his memory for study abroad and diversity training (see H.R. 5408), [17MY] HAITI, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend preferential treatment to apparel articles of lesser developed countries (see H.R. 6142), [21SE] Democracy: commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (see H. Con. Res. 353), [8MR] Education: authorize assistance to fund scholarships for talented disadvantaged students to continue their education in the U.S. and to return to Haiti to contribute to the development of their country (see H.R. 5091), [5AP] Foreign trade: extend certain trade preference programs, grant normal trade relations status to Vietnam, temporarily modify certain rates of duty, and make other technical corrections to trade laws (see H.R. 6346), [5DE] (see H.R. 6406), [7DE] -extend certain trade preference programs, grant normal trade relations status to Vietnam, temporarily modify certain rates of duty, and make other technical corrections to trade laws (H.R. 6346), consideration (see H. Res. 1092), [5DE] extend certain trade preference programs, grant normal trade relations status to Vietnam, temporarily modify certain rates of duty, and make other technical corrections to trade laws (H.R. 6406), consideration (see H. Res. 1100), [7DE] Haitian-American Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 777), [25AP] International economic relations: urge multilateral financial institutions to immediately cancel debts under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative and the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (see H. Res. 888), [22JN] Latortue, Gerard: tribute (see H. Res. 941), [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 6346, Extend Trade Preference Programs, Grant Normal Trade Relations to Vietnam, Modify Rates of Duty, and Make Technical Corrections to Trade Laws: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1092) (H. Rept. 109-718), [5DE] Consideration of H.R. 6406, Extend Trade Preference Programs, Grant Normal Trade Relations to Vietnam, Modify Rates of Duty, and Make Technical Corrections to Trade Laws: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1100) (H. Rept. 109-723), [7DE] HAITIAN AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Haitian-American Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 777), [25AP] HAITIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Establish (see H. Res. 777), [25AP] Dept. of Energy: make energy consumption reduction Medicare: ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 5179), [25AP] NOAA: establish a National Integrated Drought Information System (see H.R. 5136), [6AP] William M. Steger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Tyler, TX: designate (see H.R. 5606), [14JN] HANDICAPPED see DISABLED HARBORS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2864, Water Resources Development Act, [14SE] Bills and resolutions Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Port of Baltimore (see H. Res. 870), [14JN] Defense Production Act: require notification to Congress after receipt of written notification of proposed or pending mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers subject to investigation (see H.R. 4917), [9MR] Dept. of the Interior: authorize cooperative agreements with any of the management partners of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (see H.R. 5227), [27AP] Dept. of Transportation: prioritize maritime transportation security grants based on the risks and vulnerabilities of ports and the proximity of ports to critical infrastructure (see H.R. 4986), [16MR] GAO: conduct a study on the extent to which security operations at U.S. seaports are managed by nationals of foreign countries and other related matters (see H.R. 4978), [16MR] National security: establish requirements for ownership, management, and operation of critical infrastructure (see H.R. 4881), [7MR] -limit foreign control of investments in certain U.S. critical infrastructure (see H.R. 4959), [14MR] -moratorium on certain contracts to conduct port operations (see H.R. 4977), [16MR] -prohibit entities owned or controlled by foreign governments from carrying out operations at seaports in the U.S. (see H.R. 4839), [1MR] -prohibit foreign government-owned companies from leasing or controlling property at U.S. ports and require increased transparency relative to existing or proposed port contracts (see H.R. 4842), [1MR] -request the President, and direct the Dept. of Homeland Security, to provide certain documents in their possession relative to the Dubai Ports World (company) acquisition of certain U.S. commercial port leases (see H. Res. 718), [9MR] -require that only U.S. persons may control security operations at seaports in the U.S. or enter into agreements to conduct such security operations (see H.R. 4833), [1MR] Taxation: provide an exemption from the harbor maintenance tax for certain commercial cargo loaded or unloaded at U.S. ports in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System (see H.R. 5889), [26JY] Motions Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2864), [13SE] Reports filed Presidential and Dept. of Homeland Security Provision of Documents on Dubai Ports World (Company) Acquisition of Certain U.S. Commercial Port Leases: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Res. 718) (H. Rept. 109-414), [25AP] HARIRI, RAFIQ HARIRI, RAFIQ Messages Blocking Property of Additional Persons in Connection With National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Bush, [26AP] HARMAN, JANE (a Representative from California) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Into the House Chamber, [24MY] Conferee: H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [7SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Air Force: limit Air Force Space Command personnel reduction (see H.R. 5497), [25MY] Aviation: expand passenger facility fee eligibility for noise compatibility projects (see H.R. 6285), [29SE] Civil liberties: ensure that electronic surveillance of U.S. persons for foreign intelligence purposes is conducted pursuant to individualized court orders and streamline procedures of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see H.R. 6056), [12SE] Intelligence services: reiterate that certain statutes are the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance may be conducted (see H.R. 5371), [11MY] National security: disapprove Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. review of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company (see H.J. Res. 79), [28FE] HARRIS, KATHERINE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 476), [19SE] Classified information: investigate and, if need be, bring to justice U.S. officials who leak sensitive classified national security secrets (see H. Con. Res. 437), [27JN] Coastal zones: recognize the effects of harmful algal blooms on the environment (see H. Res. 824), [19MY] Dept. of Homeland Security: complete and submit a master plan for a headquarters location in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6286), [29SE] -establish a Directorate of Emergency Management (see H.R. 5759), [11JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve health care for veterans (see H.R. 6185), [26SE] -publish a strategic plan for long-term care (see H.R. 5774), [12JY] Outer Continental Shelf: provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 5649), [20JN] U.N.: recognize need to replace the Human Rights Commission with a new Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 714), [8MR] HART, MELISSA A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Labor: award a grant to Manchester Bidwell Corp., to improve, expand, and replicate the arts and technology education centers operated by such corporation (see H.R. 5824), [18JY] Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see Robert Linn Memorial Post Office Building, Beaver, -allow self-employed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 4961), [15MR] -increase and extend the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction (see H.R. 5809), [17JY] -limit development or implementation of a return-free tax system (see H.R. 5114), [6AP] -modernize treatment of biomedical research corporations (see H.R. 5115), [6AP] HARTWELL, ELIZABETH Reports filed Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge Redesignation as the Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 109-433), [25AP] HASTINGS, ALCEE L. (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Executive Office of the President: include a line item regarding the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board in the budget (see H.R. 4966), [15MR] Housing: assist first-time homebuyers to attain home ownership (see H.R. 5137), [6AP] India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (see H. Res. 913), [12JY] Iran: condemn commitment to hold an international Holocaust denial conference (see H. Res. 1091), [5DE] -fulfill nuclear nonproliferation obligations (see H. Con. Res. 469), [12SE] Lebanon: tribute to Cyprus and Turkey for support and assistance in evacuation of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 972), [28JY] Religion: urge political and religious leaders of the world and all peoples to move forward in a conciliatory spirit and deal with religious matters in a responsible and balanced manner (see H. Res. 1040), HASTINGS, DOC (a Representative from Washington) [25SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5384), consideration (see H. Res. 830), [22MY] Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 805), [9MY] Columbia River: reduce predation on endangered salmon by sea lions (see H.R. 6241), [28SE] Consideration of H.R. 5384, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 830) (H. Rept. 109-477), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 832) (H. Rept. 109–479), [23MY] Consideration of H.R. 5638, Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 885) (H. Rept. 109-517), [21JN] Consideration of H.R. 5684, U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 925) (H. Rept. 109-579), [19JY] Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1093) (H. Rept. 109–719), [5DE] HAWAII Bills and resolutions Chemical weapons: monitor off-shore sites where chemical munitions were disposed by the Army, research the impact of chemical munition disposal in the ocean, and report on remediation of such sites (see H.R. 4778), [16FE] Dept. of HUD: reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (see H.R. 5851), [20JY] Hawaii: monitor off-shore sites where chemical munitions were disposed by the Army, research the impact of chemical munition disposal in the ocean, and report on remediation of such sites (see H.R. 4778), [16FE] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 418), HAYES, ROBIN (a Representative from North Caro[25MY], (see H. Con. Res. 459), H6234 Dept. of the Interior: continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 5732), [29JN] -convey certain public land located within the boundaries of the Wells Hydroelectric Project of Public Utility District 1 in Douglas County, WA, to the utility district (see H.R. 4789), [16FE] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5427), consideration (see H. Res. 832), [23MY] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 1045), [27SE] -same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 1093), [5DE] Kittitas County, WA: convey a parcel of National Forest System land to facilitate construction of a new fire and rescue station (see H.R. 5999), [28JY] Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act: require a significant relationship be found between remains on Federal lands and existing tribes for those remains to be applicable under the Act (see H.R. 6043), [7SE] Pensions: reform funding rules (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 966), [28JY] Taxation: increase exclusion equivalent of the unified credit allowed against the estate tax and repeal sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes (H.R. 5638), consideration (see H. Res. 885), [21JN] -provide permanent relief for estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes, extend expiring tax provisions, improve surface mining control and reclamation, and increase the minimum wage (H.R. 5970), consideration (see H. Res. 966), [28JY] U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 5684), consideration (see H. Res. 925), [19JY] Designated Speaker pro tempore House of Representatives, [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4297, Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 805) (H. Rept. 109-458), [9MY] lina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 5122, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [7SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: provide for the inclusion of certain special and incentive pays in the computation of military retired pay for members who have special operations forces designation (see H.R. 5584), [12JN] Crime: increase the fine and prison term for textile transshipment (see H.R. 5849), [20JY] increase the maximum penalty for telemarketing fraud targeting senior citizens (see H.R. 4987), [16MR] Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 4946), [14MR] Foreign trade: redesignate the Special Textile Negotiator of the U.S. Trade Representative as the Chief Textiles Negotiator and confer the rank of Ambassador upon that position (see H.R. 6032), [6SE] Mayor John Thompson (Tom) Garrison Memorial Post Office, Badin, NC: designate (see H.R. 4688), [1FE] North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 1010), [14SE] Norwood, NC: anniversary (see H. Res. 1029), [21SE] Taxation: exclude from gross income mileage reim bursements to volunteer emergency medical responders and firefighters and increase the mileage allowance for contributions to volunteer fire departments (see H.R. 5693), [28JN] -increase incentives for E-85 fuel vehicle refueling property (see H.R. 5317), [9MY] Trade Act: amend relative to the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 5718), [29JN] HAYWORTH, J.D. (a Representative from Arizona) Bills and resolutions introduced Arizona: clarify compliance with the Equal Educational Opportunities Act relative to English language learners (see H.R. 5105), [5AP] Bureau of Reclamation: authorize appropriations to carry out the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program in Arizona, California, and Nevada (see H.R. 5180), [25AP] Dept. of Commerce: establish the National Minority Business Enterprise Incubator Program (see H.R. 6150), [21SE] Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act: revise a provision relative to a repayment obligation of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (see H.R. 5299), [4MY] Health care professionals: authorize grants to increase the number of faculty at collegiate schools of nursing in States with nurse shortages (see H.R. 6186), [26SE] Immigration: prohibit the unauthorized construction of tunnels between the U.S. and another country (see H.R. 4816), [28FE] Medicare: permit a physician assistant to order or provide post-hospital extended care services, home health services, and hospice care (see H.R. 6118), [20SE] National security: prohibit entities owned or controlled by foreign governments from carrying out operations at seaports in the U.S. (see H.R. 4817), [28FE] Taxation: clarify restriction on disclosures and use of information by tax return preparers (see H.R. 5138), [6AP] -extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 5206), [26AP] HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES related term(s) RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES Bills and resolutions CERCLA: authorize funding for brownfields revitalization (see H.R. 5810), [17JY] Crime: limit immunity for representatives of foreign governments to the U.S. and U.N. relative to acts of disbursing radioactive or other substances posing a lasting, clear and present danger to public health (see H.R. 6415), [7DE] Dept. of HHS: establish a program to medically monitor individuals who were exposed to toxins in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in New York, NY, and provide medical treatment for such individuals (see H. Res. 1031), [21SE] Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Integrated Border Inspection Areas at the Blue Water Bridge connecting Port Huron, MI, and Point Edward, ON (see H.R. 6434), [8DE] -provide for continuing operation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 6350), [5DE] -require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a permit from the Dept. (see H.R. 5604), [14JN] Dept. of Justice: study and regulate how private entities and State and local government agencies store explosives (see H.R. 4877), [2MR] EPA: permit certain expenditures from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund (see H.R. 6131), [21SE] Great Lakes: prevent acid mine drainage from sulfide mining (see H.R. 4933), [9MR] Hawaii: monitor off-shore sites where chemical munitions were disposed by the Army, research the impact of chemical munition disposal in the ocean, and report on remediation of such sites (see H.R. 4778), [16FE] Motor vehicles: limit fees imposed in connection with background checks for the issuance of licenses to operate a motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material (see H.R. 5560), [8JN] National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see H.R. 4999), [16MR] -prepare and strengthen biodefenses against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness (see H.R. 5533), [6JN] Nuclear energy: improve civilian nuclear power reactors material control and accounting and data management systems to better account for spent nuclear fuel and reduce risks associated with handling of those materials (see H.R. 5761), [11JY] Radioactive substances: require suspension of the use, sale, development, production, testing, and export of depleted uranium munitions pending outcome of certain studies of the health effects of such munitions (see H.R. 5303), [4MY] Railroads: clarify that State and local permitting requirements relative to the processing, sorting, or transporting of solid waste apply to rail carriers (see H.R. 4930), [9MR] -improve safety of transporting hazardous materials and provide training and resources for first responders to protect communities from incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials (see H.R. 6165), [25SE] Taxation: provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for advanced coal-based generation technology units under the qualifying advanced coal project credit (see H.R. 6173), [25SE] Toxic Substances Control Act: authorize temporary emergency extensions to certain exemptions to requirements relative to polychlorinated biphenyls (see H.R. 5863), [24JY] Treaties and agreements: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see H.R. 4800), [16FE] (see H.R. 6421), [8DE] U.S. Postal Service Memorial Fund: establish for the benefit of the families of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. (see H.R. 6177), [26SE] Ukraine: anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Res. 703), [1MR] Vietnamese Conflict: provide compensation to Federal employees or defense contractors who suffered disability or death due to exposure to Agent Orange (see H.R. 4739), [8FE] Yucca Mountain, NV: enhance management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, protect public health and safety, and ensure territorial integrity and security of Yucca Mountain repository (see H.R. 5360), [11MY] Reports filed Antifreeze Bittering Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2567) (H. Rept. 109–730), [8DE] Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5533) (H. Rept. 109-686), [26SE] Brownfields-What Will It Take To Turn Lost Opportunities Into America's Gain? Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 109-616), [6SE] Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 362) (H. Rept. 109–332), [25JY] PIC and POPs Conventions and the LRTAP POPS Protocol Implementation Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 109-668), [19SE] Stockholm and Rotterdam Toxics Treaty Act: Com mittee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4591) (H. Rept. 109-714), [5DE] Temporary Emergency Extensions to Certain Exemptions to Toxic Substances Control Act Requirements Relative to Polychlorinated Biphenyls: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5863) (H. Rept. 109-659), [14SE] HEALTH related term(s) DISEASES Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 6099), [19SE] -prohibit interference by the government with a woman's right to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy (see H.R. 5151), [6AP] Agriculture: continue and expand upon efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other specialty crops and enhance competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 6193), [26SE] -prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 5267), [2MY] -promote the humane treatment of farm animals (see H.R. 5557), [8JN] -provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically en HEALTH gineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 5266), [2MY] American Red Cross: amend congressional charter to modernize governance structure and to enhance ability of the board of governors to support critical mission (see H.R. 6343), [5DE] Animals: encourage municipalities to adopt and enforce effective protections against dog bites (see H. Res. 1013), [14SE] Armed Forces: prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 4949), [14MR] -require the phased recovery of overpayments made to members and delay the start of overpayment recovery from members who are wounded, injured, or incur illness in a combat operation or zone (see H.R. 4730), [8FE] -tribute to military medical professionals serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 416), [24MY] Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 476), [19SE] Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 693), [16FE] Children and youth: encourage school-based programs to reduce and prevent childhood obesity, promote increased physical activity, and improve nutritional choices (see H.R. 4860), [2MR] -establish a grant program to provide vision care (see H.R. 6066), [13SE] -improve health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the creation of a National Court Teams Resource Center (see H.R. 6425), [8DE] -make grants to carry out activities to prevent teen pregnancy in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities (see H.R. 5806), [13JY] -update definition of "food of minimal nutritional value" to conform to current nutrition science and protect Federal investment in national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 5167), [6AP] Coastal zones: recognize the effects of harmful algal blooms on the environment (see H. Res. 824), [19MY] Commission on Reforming Entitlement Spending: establish (see H.R. 5859), [20JY] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: extend programs (see H.R. 6191), [26SE] Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services: establish (see H.R. 5906), [26JY] Correctional institutions: provide for an effective HIV/ AIDS program in Federal prisons (see H.R. 6038), [6SE] -reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 6083), [14SE] Courts: assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 5271), [2MY] Crime: limit immunity for representatives of foreign governments to the U.S. and U.N. relative to acts of disbursing radioactive or other substances posing a lasting, clear and present danger to public health (see H.R. 6415), [7DE] -prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 403), consideration (see H. Res. 1039), [25SE] -prohibit unauthorized removal or use of personal information contained in a database owned, operated, or maintained by the Federal Government (see H.R. 5661), [21JN] Dept. of Energy: ensure equitable provision of pension and medical benefits to contractor employees (see H.R. 5362), [11MY] Dept. of HHS: approve the Change In Scope Request submitted by Family HealthCare Network to the Bureau of Primary Health Care (see H.R. 6431), [8DE] -authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), [26AP] (see H.R. 5573), [9JN] encourage dissemination, security, confidentiality, and usefulness of health information technology (H.R. 4157), consideration (see H. Res. 952), [26JY] HEALTH -establish a dental education loan repayment program to encourage dentists to serve at facilities with a critical shortage of dentists in areas with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 5243), [27AP] establish a program to medically monitor individuals who were exposed to toxins in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in New York, NY, and provide medical treatment for such individuals (see H. Res. 1031), [21SE] -establish an Office of Health Information Technology (see H.R. 4832), [1MR] -establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 5624), [15JN] establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 5397), [16MY] -establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 4903), [8MR] expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (see H.R. 5608), [14JN] -improve residential treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women and programs to reduce substance abuse among nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 5493), [25MY] -modify the program for the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees by terminating the authority for the removal of chimpanzees from the system for research purposes (see H.R. 5798), [13JY] promulgate regulations on protections for residents of certain facilities relative to the use of restraints and involuntary seclusion (see H. Con. Res. 363), [16MR] -provide funding for a Bridge of Hope for Transitional Health Insurance Program to assist displaced employees with health insurance premiums (see H.R. 6403), [6DE] -reauthorize the HIV Health Care Services Program (see H.R. 5009), [16MR] -require Senate confirmation for appointees to position of Assistant Sec. for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (see H.R. 5109), [5AP] Dept. of Homeland Security: amend laws relative to the position of Chief Medical Officer (see H.R. 6352), [5DE] -prohibit the paroling into the U.S. an alien who falls ill while seeking admission at a port of entry or seeks emergency medical assistance by approaching a border agent or official (see H.R. 5841), [19JY] -provide for continuing operation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 6350), [5DE] Dept. of the Interior: convey the Alta-Hualapai Site to Las Vegas, NV, for the development of a cancer treatment facility (see H.R. 6383), [6DE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize a major medical facility project in Denver, CO (see H.R. 5101), [5AP] -authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases (see H.R. 5815), [17JY] eliminate authorization for the U.S. to recover or collect from health plans (see H.R. 6049), [8SE] employ additional categories of mental health professionals (see H.R. 5396), [16MY] enter into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas (see H.R. 6036), [6SE] -establish a personal identification number for each veteran to help preserve confidentiality of information on veterans (see H.R. 5490), [25MY] -establish centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations and prosthetic devices (see H.R. 6319), [13NO] -improve health care for veterans (see H.R. 6185), [26SE] -increase assistance for disabled veterans for specially adapted housing and provide for annual increases in such assistance (see H.R. 4791), [16FE] -provide mental health services in languages other than English, as needed, for veterans and family members with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 5007), [16MR] -publish a strategic plan for long-term care (see H.R. 5774), [12JY] -require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 5202), [26AP] Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (see H.R. 5385), [15MY] -making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 5385), consideration (see H. Res. 821), [18MY] Disasters: implement system to detect and identify diseases, conditions, and events that represent a threat to humans, animals, food production, and the water supply (see H.R. 6086), [14SE] -provide protection of health and safety during certain disasters (see H.R. 6347), [5DE] Discrimination: prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (see H.R. 6125), [20SE] Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see H.R. 4927), [9MR] -eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 5836), [19JY] -establish an Advisory Committee on Gestational Diabetes and provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 6147), [21SE] -establish comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy emphasizing the needs of women and girls in countries for which assistance is provided to combat HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 5674), [22JN] expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 5390), [16MY] -increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 863), [12JN] -issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of, and additional research relating to Crohn's disease (see H. Con. Res. 420), [25MY] -prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 5225), [27AP] -provide for demonstration projects to carry out preventive health measures relative to colorectal cancer (see H.R. 5790), [13JY] -provide grants to conduct research toward the development of a vaccine against valley fever (see H.R. 5416), [18MY] -provide life-saving care for individuals with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 6143), [21SE] -raise awareness of alopecia areata (see H. Res. 1098), [6DE] Drugs: impose requirements on Internet pharmacies, require manufacturers to implement chain-of-custody procedures, and restrict exemption on importation of controlled substances for personal use (see H.R. 4769), [16FE] -improve vaccine safety research (see H.R. 5887), [25JY] -provide for a comprehensive Federal response to problems relative to methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4763), [15FE] Ecology and environment: require Federal agencies to support health impact assessments and take other actions to improve health and the environmental quality of communities (see H.R. 5088), [4AP] Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 5349), [10MY] -prohibit assistance for development of course material or provision of instruction on human development and sexuality if such material or instruction will include medically inaccurate information (see H.R. 5598), [13JN] Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: clarify the roles and responsibilities of the agencies and actors responsible for the administration of such compensation program (see H.R. 5840), [19JY] Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act: amend relative to availability of contact lenses (see H.R. 5762), [11JY] -require contact lens sellers to provide a tollfree telephone number and a dedicated e-mail address in order to receive communications from prescribers (see H.R. 6117), [20SE] Families and domestic relations: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see H.R. 6070), [14SE] Family and Medical Leave Act: eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits (see H.R. 5364), [11MY] -expand (see H.R. 5625), [15JN] FDA: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 426), [12JN] -conduct consumer testing to determine appropriateness of labeling requirements for indoor tanning devices and whether the requirements provide sufficient information on the risks such devices pose (see H.R. 4767), [16FE] -provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (H.R. 4167), consideration (see H. Res. 702), [1MR] (see H. Res. 710), [7MR] Federal aid programs: authorize grants to carry out projects to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies (see H.R. 5332), [9MY] ensure prompt access to SSI, Social Security disability, and Medicaid benefits for persons released from certain public institutions (see H.R. 6329), [15NO] -improve mental health and substance abuse treatment services (see H.R. 6397), [6DE] Federal employees: increase maximum age up to which an individual may be afforded health coverage as a dependent child (see H.R. 5087), [4AP] -provide greater flexibility in the number of levels of benefits that may be offered by certain health plans (see H.R. 5826), [18JY] Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to distribution of the drug dextromethorphan (see H.R. 5280), [3MY] -increase penalties relative to counterfeit drugs (see H.R. 5156), [6AP] -require serious adverse event reporting for dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs (see H.R. 6168), [25SE] Federal Mine Safety and Health Act: improve safety of mines and mining (see H.R. 5432), [19MY] (see H.R. 5481), [25MY] Food: ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 5268), [2MY] ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 5270), [2MY] -extend food labeling requirements to enable customers to make informed choices about nutritional content of standard menu items in large chain restaurants (see H.R. 5563), [8JN] -provide additional funds for food safety research related to perishable agricultural commodities and provide emergency financial assistance relative to removal of fresh spinach products from the market (see H.R. 6379), [6DE] -require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 5269), [2MY] Food industry: enhance State inspection of meat and poultry (see H.R. 6130), [21SE] Foreign Assistance Act: provide contraceptives in developing countries in order to prevent unintended pregnancies, abortions, and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (see H.R. 4736), [8FE] Government regulations: improve oversight and regulation of tissue banks and the tissue donation process (see H.R. 5209), [26AP] Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 473), [14SE] Hawaii: monitor off-shore sites where chemical munitions were disposed by the Army, research the impact of chemical munition disposal in the ocean, and report on remediation of such sites (see H.R. 4778), [16FE] Health care facilities: commend hospice care providers for allowing people with life-limiting illness or injury to die pain-free and with dignity (see H. Res. 667), [1FE] tribute to public hospitals and health systems (see H. Con. Res. 474), [14SE] Health care professionals: authorize grants to increase the number of faculty at collegiate schools of nursing in States with nurse shortages (see H.R. 6186), [26SE] -ensure an adequate supply of public health professionals (see H.R. 6395), [6DE] -establish a safe patient handling standard (see H.R. 6182), [26SE] increase physician manpower in the areas of primary care, psychiatric care, and emergency medicine in federally designated physician shortage areas (see H.R. 5770), [12JY] -provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 5134), [6AP] Huerta, Dolores: tribute (see H. Res. 787), [27AP] Hurricanes: restore health care-related services in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 4858), [2MR] Indian Health Care Improvement Act: ensure that no service hospital or outpatient health facility is closed unless congressional reporting requirements regarding the hospital or facility are current (see H.R. 6105), [19SE] -revise and extend (see H.R. 5312), [9MY] Infertility: establish an interagency task force to develop a national strategy to combat the increase in infertility in the U.S. (see H.R. 5284), [3MY] Insurance: allow employees of federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage (see H.R. 4980), [16MR] encourage enactment of compehensive health care reform legislation (see H. Con. Res. 410), [19MY] extend COBRA continuation coverage for a certain period, provide a tax credit for the cost of such coverage, and reduce the income tax rate reduction for families with certain high incomes (see H.R. 5843), [19JY] -implement a system of electronic health records under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 4859), [2MR] -improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 4838), [1MR] -permit health insurance issuers an alternative to guaranteed coverage in the small group market to promote affordable access to portable health insurance (see H.R. 5475), [24MY] -provide for community projects that will reduce the number of uninsured individuals (see H.R. 5171), [25AP] -recognize rising cost of health care and encourage greater patient empowerment, choice, and responsibility in health care decisions (see H. Res. 876), [16JN] International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (nonprofit organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 844), [25MY] International Red Cross: prevent and repress misuse of the Red Crescent distinctive emblem and the Third Protocol (Red Crystal) distinctive emblem (see H.R. 6338), [5DE] James Jordan Foundation: express gratitude for improving lives of inner city youth in the U.S. and initiating a public-private collaborative to establish a women and children's hospital in Nairobi, Kenya (see H. Res. 812), [10MY] Long-term care: improve quality of, and access to, long-term care (see H.R. 6405), [6DE] Magen David Adom (organization): congratulate for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (see H. Con. Res. 435), [26JN] Medicaid: expand access to contraceptive services for low-income women and men (see H.R. 5795), [13JY] -improve requirements for items and services furnished in or through an educational program or setting to children, including children with developmental, physical, or mental health needs (see H.R. 5834), [19JY] increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5508), [25MY] -increase price transparency of hospital information and provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs (see H.R. 6053), [12SE] -increase the minimum Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5882), [25JY] -permit States to obtain reimbursement for care or services provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in a private mental health facility (see H.R. 5400), [17MY] -provide a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer (see H.R. 6135), [21SE] -provide medical assistance for certain men screened and found to have prostate cancer under a federally funded screening program (see H.R. 5686), [26JN] Medicare: amend the application of secondary payer rules to workers' compensation settlement agreements and set-asides under such agreements (see H.R. 5309), [4MY] coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 5324), [9MY] eliminate adjustments in payments for imaging services (see H.R. 5238), [27AP] eliminate prescription drug late enrollment penalty (see H.R. 5399), [17MY] encourage eligible beneficiaries who have not enrolled in the prescription drug benefit to review available options and determine whether enrolling best meets their prescription drug needs (see H. Res. 802), [9MY] ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 5179), [25AP] -establish a hospice care demonstration program and grants programs for cancer palliative care and symptom management programs (see H.R. 5465), [24MY] -establish a pilot project to demonstrate the impact of payment for more frequent hemodialysis treatment (see H.R. 5321), [9MY] -exempt complex rehabilitation and assistive technology products from competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4994), [16MR] extend annual coordinated election period for prescription drug plans (see H.R. 4715), [8FE] -extend certain payment methodologies provided for rural health care providers (see H.R. 5118), [6AP] extend eligibility period for "Welcome to Medicare" physical examination and eliminate coinsurance for screening mammography and colorectal cancer screening tests (see H.R. 5437), [19MY] -extend employer subsidy payment provisions under the prescription drug program to State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (see H.R. 4996), [16MR] extend enrollment period for prescription drug benefits and Medicare Advantage plans, negotiate fair prices for prescription drugs, and improve outreach and educational efforts with respect to such benefits (see H.R. 5297), [4MY] -extend exceptions process with respect to caps on payments for therapy (see H.R. 6132), [21SE] extend initial enrollment period for prescription drug benefits, waive penalties for late enrollment, allow prescription drug plan enrollment changes during the first year, and limit drug formulary changes (see H.R. 5263), [2MY] -extend initial enrollment period for prescription drug benefits, waive penalties for late enrollment, allow prescription drug plan enrollment changes once a year, and limit drug formulary changes (see H.R. 5116), [6AP] HEALTH extend open enrollment period for prescription drug plans and eliminate penalties for late enrollment in such plans (see H.R. 4938), [9MR] extend open enrollment period for prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plans (see H.R. 4723), [8FE] -extend open enrollment period for prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plans without any late enrollment penalty (see H.R. 5387), [16MY] -improve implementation of prescription drug program (see H.R. 4796), [16FE] -improve payments for academic anesthesiology programs for resident physicians and for academic programs for student registered nurse anesthetists. (see H.R. 6184), [26SE] -improve payments made by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plans to pharmacies for covered drugs (see H.R. 5166), [6AP] -improve payments under the clinical laboratory fee schedule (see H.R. 5369), [11MY] -include costs incurred by certain agencies, health centers, or drug assistance programs toward the out-of-pocket threshold of the prescription drug program (see H.R. 6123), [20SE] -limit the penalty for late enrollment in the prescription drug program (see H.R. 5750), [10JY] -permit a physician assistant to order or provide post-hospital extended care services, home health services, and hospice care (see H.R. 6118), [20SE] -prohibit removal of covered drugs from prescription drug plan formularies during the plan year (see H.R. 5102), [5AP] -protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see H.R. 6030), [6SE] -provide a special enrollment period for enrollment under the prescription drug program (see H.R. 5596), [13JN] -provide access to health benefits for certain non-senior citizen adults (see H.R. 6400), [6DE] -provide additional funding for State health insurance counseling programs (see H.R. 4737), [8FE] -provide comprehensive health benefits for the relief of individuals whose health was adversely affected by the 9/11 disaster (see H.R. 6046), [7SE] -provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4824), [1MR] -provide coverage for lung cancer screening tests for certain high-risk individuals (see H.R. 5514), [25MY] -provide coverage of remote patient management services (see H.R. 6063), [13SE] -provide for a Medicare Prescription Drug Ombudsman (see H.R. 5433), [19MY] -provide for a permanent hold harmless provision for sole community hospitals under the prospective payment system for covered outpatient department services (see H.R. 4757), [15FE] -provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 5791), [13JY] -provide for counting expenses for nonformulary drugs against the annual out-of-pocket threshold for costs for covered drugs (see H.R. 4928), [9MR] -provide for guaranteed issue of supplemental policies for disabled and renal disease beneficiaries upon initial enrollment (see H.R. 6175), [26SE] -provide for same treatment of all individuals who applied for low-income subsidies for enrollment and waiver of late enrollment penalties under the Medicare part D program (see H.R. 5629), [15JN] -provide incentives to suppliers and providers of outpatient physical and occupational therapy services to report quality and efficiency and establish a value-based purchasing program (see H.R. 6048), [7SE] -provide special treatment of certain cancer hospitals (see H.R. 5496), [25MY] -reform physician payment and modernize quality improvement organization (QIO) program (see H.R. 5866), [24JY] |