[Congressional Record Index (2010)]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National
Guard
Addresses
Military Appreciation Day: Robert L. Caslen, Jr., E1709 [22SE]
Tribute to Representative Skelton: James F. Amos, Dept. of
Defense, E2187-E2189 [18DE]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Award Ceremony for
Presentation of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Hutchison,
S1333 [10MR]
Amendments
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing
personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523),
S10936, S11039 [22DE], H8944 [22DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S6529 [29JY],
S7179 [16SE], S7218, S7220, S7221 [20SE], S7282, S7283, S7284,
S7292, S7293, S7294, S7295, S7296, S7297 [21SE], S7362 [22SE],
S7522 [27SE], S7753, S7757 [29SE], S7991 [17NO], S8350, S8351
[1DE], S8601 [7DE], S8642, S8643 [8DE], S8715, S8716, S8717
[9DE], S10413 [16DE]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), S7221 [20SE], H3900, H3984,
H3986, H3988, H3990, H3991, H3997, H4001, H4003, H4004, H4008,
H4011, H4015, H4016, H4026, H4027, H4031, H4032, H4035, H4038,
H4039, H4040, H4043, H4044, H4045, H4048, H4050, H4051, H4055,
H4064, H4065, H4066, H4067, H4068, H4071, H4072, H4073 [27MY],
H4198 [28MY]
Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (S.
3860), S8535, S8537 [4DE]
Armed Forces: lift restrictions on certain benefits for military
technicians and repeal prohibition against overtime pay for
National Guard technicians (H.R. 3336), S1268 [8MR]
Army: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 286), S5495, S5496 [28JN]
Defense acquisition system: provide for performance management
(H.R. 5013), H2960, H2968, H2969, H2970, H2971, H2972, H2973,
H2974, H2975, H2976, H2978, H2979, H2980, H2981, H2985 [28AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Post 9/11 Veterans
Educational Assistance Program (S. 3447), S8929, S8948, S8954
[13DE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies:
making appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (H.R. 3082), S9025, S9262 [14DE], S10308 [15DE],
S10413, S10415 [16DE], S10742, S10745, S10771 [19DE], H8152,
H8160 [8DE], H8905 [21DE]
------making appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6235, H6236, H6237, H6238,
H6241, H6242, H6243, H6245 [28JY]
Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently
disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers
of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in
civil service (S. 3650), S8144, S8204 [19NO]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate
(S. Res. 541), S5379 [23JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th
Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S.
Army (S. 1055), S6593 [2AU]
Announcements
Moment of silence in memory of victims of terrrorist attacks,
H6724 [15SE]
Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action
in Iraq and Afghanistan, H230 [20JA], H492 [3FE], H1114 [4MR],
H2552 [14AP], H3167 [5MY], H4287 [9JN], H6604 [10AU], H6791
[16SE], H7816 [1DE]
Appointments
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, H7582 [18NO]
Articles and editorials
ACLU Likens Obama to Bush in Ad Slamming Possible Reversal on
KSM Trial, S1252 [8MR]
Afghanistan Questions U.S. Silence Over Pakistan's Role, H6122
[27JY]
America's Secret Afghan Prisons, H1279-H1281 [10MR]
Big Guns--China Muscles Up Artillary Punch, S7736 [29SE]
Brennan Is Wrong on Batarfi, E130 [2FE]
Colonel Bradley Turner Retires After 37-Year Career, S10281
[15DE]
Do Targeted Killings Work?, H1279 [10MR]
Extraordinary Speech, E2211-E2213 [21DE]
Fattest Lady Singing, E157 [4FE]
For Marine's Family, Knock at Door Brought Tragedy Home, S679
[23FE]
General Bradley Day Here Friday, E251 [25FE]
How I Know Kagan Isn't Anti-Military, S4908 [15JN]
How the U.S. Funds the Taliban, H1272-H1274 [10MR]
In Afghanistan, Signs of Crony Capitalism, H1271 [10MR]
Key Bomb Ingredient Is Smuggled in Freely in Pakistan, S3771
[14MY]
Love in a Box--Vermont Residents Send Kisses to Afghanistan,
S6074 [21JY]
Military's Foundation Must Be Made in U.S.A., S5764 [13JY]
`Necessary' War? The President and Congress, Distracted, Have
Left a Void, H1253 [10MR]
New Net Armor Proves Its Worth, E1794 [29SE]
Obama Is Wrong on Both Counts, H1276 [10MR]
Officials Puzzle Over Millions of Dollars Leaving Afghanistan by
Plane for Dubai, H1270 [10MR]
Our Nature--Once Again, Without Delay, West Virginians Respond,
E215 [23FE]
Pakistanis See US as Biggest Threat, H6117 [27JY]
Pakistan's Double Game, H6108 [27JY]
Quiet Hero, S2794 [29AP]
Sailor Served as ``Doc,'' Volunteered for Combat, E958 [26MY]
Senate Pushes Obama Administration To Sign Treaty Banning Land
Mines, E872 [18MY]
Teacher Recalls Scranton Marine's `Really Good Heart', S680
[23FE]
Troops Get a Big Thank You, S11030 [22DE]
U.S. Forces Step Up Pakistan Presence, H6107 [27JY]
U.S. Indirectly Paying Afghan Warlords as Part of Security
Contract, H5398 [1JY]
U.S. Officials Say Karzai Aides Are Derailing Corruption Cases
Involving Elite, H5399 [1JY]
Unocal and the Afghanistan Pipeline, H1277 [10MR]
Wartime Losses Hit Hard in Tightknit Fall River, H8297 [14DE]
What Now? Afghanistan Sitrep, H5391-H5393 [1JY]
While You Are Distracted by the Summit, Obama Democrats Are
Targeting the CIA, H889 [25FE]
Bills and resolutions
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary (see H. Res. 1693),
H7395 [29SE]
Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations
are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military
forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6570
[30JY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see S. 3197), S2295 [14AP]
(see H.R. 5015), H2578 [14AP]
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced
when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their
military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res.
238), H754 [23FE]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development
Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to
modernize agriculture practices and increase food production
in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]
Air Force: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in
evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air
refueling tanker program (see H.R. 6540), H8785 [17DE]
------require a study on the threats to, and sustainability of,
the air test and training range infrastructure (see S. 3552),
S5699 [30JN]
Alaska: temporarily adjust reimbursement rates for TRICARE
claims in Alaska (see H.R. 5403), H3869 [26MY]
American Legion Day: designate (see S. Res. 627), S7175 [16SE]
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing
personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 3280),
S2802 [29AP] (see S. 3454), S4621 [7JN] (see H.R. 6523), H8519
[15DE]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (see S. 3455), S4621 [7JN] (see H.R.
5136), H2876 [26AP]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136) consideration (see H. Res.
1404), H3869 [26MY]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), request Senate to return to
the House (see H. Res. 1467), H4779 [23JN]
------authorizing for military construction (see S. 3456), S4621
[7JN]
------make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-
homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary
spending (see H.R. 5540, 5541, 5542), H4597 [16JN]
------making (see S. 3800), S7175 [16SE]
------making supplemental (see H.R. 5745), H5674 [15JY]
------reduce deficits and Government spending through
elimination of wasteful defense subsidies and programs (see
H.R. 5784), H5818 [20JY]
Arctic regions: require study and report on feasibility and
potential of establishing a deep water sea port in the Arctic
to protect and advance strategic U.S. interests (see H.R.
4576), H471 [2FE]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on
Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who
died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con.
Res. 331), H7499 [16NO]
------provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory
of the members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have
received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), H387
[26JA]
------require reports on management (see S. 3860), S7618 [28SE]
(see H.R. 6496), H8089 [7DE] (see H.R. 6503), H8264 [8DE]
Armed Forces: allow active-duty members between the ages of 18
and 21 to purchase and consume beer and wine at certain
locations on military installations (see H.R. 5958), H6404
(see H.R. 5958), H6456 [29JY]
------allow transfer of amounts from qualified tuition program
to the Thrift Savings Plan by eligible members of the
uniformed services or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 4857), H1517
[16MR]
------anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood,
TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
------authorize adoption of a military working dog by the family
of a deceased or seriously wounded member who was the handler
of the dog (see H.R. 4639), H647 [22FE]
------authorize health care for individuals exposed to
environmental hazards at Camp Lejeune, NC, and Atsugi Naval
Air Facility, Japan and establish an advisory board to examine
such exposures (see S. 3378), S3831 [17MY]
------authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a
military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), H6627 [10AU]
------authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for
a member or former member of a Reserve component eligible for
retired pay but for age and for accompanying dependents (see
H.R. 5404), H3869 [26MY]
------authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for
certain current and former members of the Reserve components,
widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S.
3955), S7968 [17NO]
------call for the President to overturn the policy that
prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the
family of a member who has died by suicide (see H. Res. 1229),
H2459 [25MR]
------celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize
contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter
Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (see H. Res.
1594), H6572 [30JY]
------commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and
Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim
Abed, in Iraq and support members serving in harm's way (see
S. Res. 439), S1169 [4MR]
------conduct a comprehensive review of the health care services
available for female members (see H.R. 5224), H3201 [5MY]
------design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of Remembrance
to the children of members who die while serving on active
duty in support of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R.
6443), H7614 [18NO]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan
(see H. Con. Res. 248), H1168 [4MR]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan
(H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (see H. Res. 1146), H1219
[9MR]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (see
H. Con. Res. 301), H5984 [22JY]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H.
Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. Res. 1556), H6042 [26JY]
------distribute to members, upon discharge or release from
active duty, information on a compact disk listing and
explaining health, education, and other benefits for which
veterans are eligible (see H.R. 5719), H5545 [13JY]
------eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain
active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which
Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service
(see S. 3406), S4143 [24MY] (see H.R. 4947), H2456 [25MR]
------eliminate required reduction in the amount of combat-
related special compensation for certain individuals whose
disability is attributable to an injury for which the members
were awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 4912), H2215 [22MR]
------enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents
whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (see
H.R. 4505), H386 [26JA]
------enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty
military personnel who are activated for service (see H.R.
5048), H2640 [15AP]
------enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't
Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see S.
3065), S1018 [3MR] (see S. 4022), S8713 [9DE] (see S. 4023),
S8786 [10DE] (see H.R. 6520), H8353 [14DE]
------ensure housing assistance programs are available to
veterans and members who have service-connected injuries and
to survivors and dependents of veterans and members (see H.R.
6058), H6570 [30JY]
------ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are
treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in
combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation
(see H.R. 4791), H1220 [9MR]
------ensure timeliness of information used in considering a
member for an administrative separation (see H.R. 6177), H6879
[22SE]
------establish a grant program for first responder agencies
that experience an extraordinary financial burden resulting
from the deployment of employees (see S. 3719), S6883 [5AU]
------establish a joint task force to improve the research and
development of lighter weight body armor (see H.R. 5063),
H2641 [15AP]
------establish a temporary prohibition on termination of
TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26
(see S. 3846), S7507 [27SE] (see H.R. 6227), H7153 (see H.R.
6227), H7211 [28SE]
------establish additional research, study, and reporting
requirements for the working group reviewing possible repeal
of ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell''on homosexuality (see H.R. 4902),
H2215 [22MR]
------establish medical surveillance system identifying Armed
Forces members exposed to chemical hazards from waste disposal
in Iraq and Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic
levels (see H.R. 4477), H265 [20JA]
------establish the Military Family-Friendly Employer Award for
employers that have workplace flexibility policies to assist
spouses and caregivers of service members (see S. 3811), S7267
[21SE]
------exclude bonus payments paid by State or local governments
in determining eligibility for benefits or assistance under
Federal, State, or local programs financed with Federal funds
(see H.R. 6230), H7154 (see H.R. 6230), H7211 [28SE]
------exempt active-duty members with conditional residence
status serving abroad from time period requirements to file a
petition and appear for an interview to remove conditional
status (see H.R. 6396), H7453 [15NO]
------expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of retired pay
and veterans' disability compensation to all members retired
for disability regardless of disability rating percentage (see
H.R. 4525), H386 [26JA]
------expand matters covered by preseparation counseling (see
H.R. 5049), H2640 [15AP]
------express that all Americans should participate in a moment
of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of
members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H.
Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
------extend certain enhanced mortgage and mortgage foreclosure
protections (see S. 4058), S11037 [22DE]
------extend time period for submission of retroactive stop-loss
special pay claims (see S. 3889, 3890), S7787 [29SE] (see H.R.
5449), H4022 (see H.R. 5449), H4084 [27MY]
------extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the
age of 26 (see S. 3201), S2295 [14AP] (see H.R. 4923), H2318
[24MR]
------honor service and achievements of female members and
veterans (see S. Res. 441), S1169 [4MR]
------honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res.
1651), H6989 [23SE]
------improve access to mental health counselors under TRICARE
(see S. 3371), S3716 [13MY]
------improve mental health services for members of the National
Guard and Reserve deployed in connection with a contingency
operation (see S. 3678), S6520 [29JY]
------increase mileage reimbursement rate for members during
permanent change of station and authorize transport of
vehicles of members stationed on nonforeign areas outside the
continental U.S. (see S. 3150), S1812 [22MR] (see H.R. 5469),
H4214 [28MY]
------increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay,
hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other
special and incentive pays (see H.R. 4440), H138 [13JA]
------pay a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members
who die during a period of war (see H.R. 6371), H7393 [29SE]
------pay additional death gratuity on behalf of members killed
in action equal to all Social Security taxes paid by the
member and taxes paid on self-employment income (see H.R.
5921), H6402 (see H.R. 5921), H6454 [29JY]
------permit use of commissary and exchange facilities by former
members who were retired or separated for physical disability
(see S. 3956), S7968 [17NO]
------prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (see H.R.
5347), H3701 [20MY]
------protect child custody arrangements for parents who are
members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see
H.R. 4469), H193 [19JA]
------provide behavioral health services to members of Reserve
components necessary to meet pre-deployment and post-
deployment readiness and fitness standards (see S. 3425),
S4442 [26MY]
------provide for a moratorium on the sale or foreclosure of
property owned by surviving spouses of servicemembers killed
in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 4664), H754 [23FE]
------provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in
Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent
suicide (see H.R. 5170), H3013 [28AP]
------provide members of the Reserve components upon
mobilization and demobilization with a comprehensive statement
of medical care to which they are entitled (see S. 3422),
S4212 [25MY]
------provide pay increase for members of uniformed services
(see H.R. 4427), H40 [12JA]
------recognize and honor commitment and sacrifices of U.S.
military families (see S. Con. Res. 76), S8063 [18NO] (see H.
Con. Res. 330), H7499 [16NO]
------recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and
veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3702 [20MY]
------recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and
testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important
step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (see H.
Res. 1090), H647 [22FE]
------recognize contributions made by the spouses of members who
serve in combat through the presentation of an official lapel
button (see H.R. 5233), H3272 [6MY]
------recognize dependent children of members serving on active
duty or who have served on active duty through the
presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5333),
H3540 [18MY]
------recognize service of medical and air crews in helping
transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air
Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (see H. Res. 1605),
H6572 [30JY]
------reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to
certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or
withdrawn (see H.R. 5374), H3822 [25MY]
------repeal authority to use against those responsible for
hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World
Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R.
6282), H7390 [29SE]
------require preseparation counseling for members of Reserve
components upon their retirement or separation from service
(see H.R. 5259), H3309 [11MY]
------restore health care coverage to retired members of the
uniformed services (see H.R. 4551), H423 [27JA]
------retain members of Reserve components on active duty for 45
days following extended deployments in homeland defense
missions to support reintegration into civilian life (see S.
3748), S6884 [5AU] (see H.R. 6279), H7390 [29SE]
------support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses
of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment
of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or
charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H326 [21JA]
------tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles
County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res.
1535), H5818 [20JY]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res.
310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan
(see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
------tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see S. Con. Res.
64), S4529 [27MY] (see S. Con. Res. 74), S7789 [29SE] (see H.
Con. Res. 283), H4022 (see H. Con. Res. 283), H4084 [27MY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
------anniversary of Army Signal Corps (see H. Res. 1590), H6572
[30JY]
------commend achievements in and commitment to environmental
sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H833
[24FE]
------lease portions of the Airborne and Special Operations
Museum facility to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum
Foundation to support operation of the museum (see S. 3121),
S1618 [16MR]
------seek to enter into certain contracts regarding self-
protective adaptive roller kit II system (see H.R. 6157),
H6809 [20SE] (see H.R. 6187), H6879 [22SE]
------tribute to 2d Ranger Infantry Co. (Airborne) (see H. Res.
1211), H2261 [23MR]
------tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored
Division during World War II (see H. Res. 1483), H4905 [28JN]
Brunswick, ME: require continuation of full-service operations
at the commissary and exchange stores serving the Naval Air
Station (see H.R. 5292), H3440 [12MY]
Budget: reduce discretionary overseas contingency operations
funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and
Pakistan and provide a tax credit against savings from such
reduction (see H.R. 5353), H3701 [20MY]
Business and industry: provide authority to restrict competition
to businesses within States that fund projects at military
installations (see H.R. 5755), H5675 [15JY]
Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), H6803 [16SE]
Byrd, Robert C.: hold memorial observances in the Senate Chamber
and invite Members of the House, family of the deceased, the
President, and other high-ranking officials to such
observances (see S. Res. 574), S5538 [29JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall
for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce
Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 239), H833 [24FE]
------permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional
Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H.
Con. Res. 237), H647 [22FE]
Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office,
Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), H422 [27JA]
Cell Phones for Soldiers (organization): tribute (see H. Res.
1078), H606 [5FE]
Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to persons who
have been unconstitutionally prohibited from protesting at
military and other funerals (see H.R. 5365), H3702 [20MY]
Civil liberties: provide for interrogation and detention of
enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S.
and establish certain limitations on prosecution (see S.
3081), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4892), H1744 [19MR]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see S. Res. 395), S154
[22JA] (see H. Con. Res. 230), H386 [26JA]
------prohibit any use of eminent domain authority to expand
Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. 5067), H2694 [20AP]
Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information
regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal
contract (see H.R. 5637), H4974 (see H.R. 5637), H5203 [29JN]
------improve preservation of the small arms production
industrial base by allowing all small arms manufacturers to
compete for Federal small arms contracts (see H.R. 5181),
H3077 [29AP]
------increase oversight of private security contractors and
establish proper ratio of Federal security personnel to
private security contractors at U.S. military combat missions
(see S. 3037), S742 [24FE]
------phase out the use of private military contractors (see S.
3023), S698 [23FE] (see H.R. 4650), H754 [23FE]
------restore accountability and congressional oversight to the
defense contracting process (see S. 3909), S7788 [29SE] (see
H.R. 6310), H7391 [29SE]
------take illegal subsidization into account in evaluating
proposals for contracts for major defense acquisition programs
(see S. 3361), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5298), H3482 [13MY]
Copyrights: allow faculty members at service academies and
schools of professional military education to secure
copyrights for certain scholarly works that they produce (see
H.R. 5704), H5502 [1JY]
Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority to accept
and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to
expedite the evaluation of certain permits (see H.R. 6184),
H6879 [22SE]
------prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and
their tributaries (see H.R. 4604), H601 [4FE]
------provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to
assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see
H.R. 5282), H3440 [12MY]
------take action on the Chicago waterway system to prevent
migration of bighead and silver carps into Lake Michigan (see
S. 2946), S122 [21JA] (see H.R. 4472), H265 [20JA]
Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect's
interrogation without administration of Miranda rights to the
extent that the interrogation is concerning threats to public
safety (see H.R. 5934), H6403 (see H.R. 5934), H6455 [29JY]
(see H. Res. 1413), H4023 (see H. Res. 1413), H4084 [27MY]
Crime: prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or
services (see S. 3941), S7899 [15NO]
Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: recognize, protect, promote,
and facilitate the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon (see H. Res.
1728), H7614 [18NO]
Defense acquisition system: provide for performance management
(see H.R. 5013), H2578 [14AP]
------provide for performance management (H.R. 5013),
consideration (see H. Res. 1300), H2935 [27AP]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services:
implement recommendations (see S. 3311), S3164 [5MY] (see H.R.
5197), H3082 [3MY]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Impact Aid Program (see H.
Res. 1641), H6880 [22SE]
------require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to
eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see S.
3914), S7788 [29SE] (see H.R. 5843), H5984 [22JY]
Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense
activities (see S. 3457), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish national emergency centers
on military installations (see S. 3476), S4849 [10JN]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within
other relevant Government agencies prior to making the
decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S.
district court (see H.R. 4503), H386 [26JA]
------consult with appropriate officials within the executive
branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged
enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see S. 2943),
S122 [21JA]
------prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of
detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 4542), H422
[27JA]
------try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal and
consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating
interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist
suspects (see S. Res. 403), S393 [1FE]
Dept. of State: transmit to the House of Representatives
classified documents unlawfully disclosed and provided to
WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media (see H. Res.
1763), H8520 [15DE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for
commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo
Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see S.
3222), S2423 [19AP] (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]
------transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to
the Dept. of the Navy (see S. 3980), S8244 [29NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of certain
veterans who serve in Iraq following the end of U.S. military
combat operations for hospital care, medical services, and
nursing home care (see H.R. 6154), H6803 [16SE]
------establish a registry of certain veterans who were
stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 6238), H7154 (see
H.R. 6238), H7211 [28SE]
------establish public-private partnerships for the treatment
and research of post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R.
5841), H5984 [22JY]
------extend time period for Armed Forces members to transfer
educational assistance to a dependent child under the Post 9/
11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5315),
H3483 [13MY]
------improve the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Program (see S. 3447), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5933), H6403
(see H.R. 5933), H6454 [29JY] (see H.R. 6430), H7613 [18NO]
------provide for continued provision of health care services to
certain veterans who were exposed to sodium dichromate while
serving at or near water injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq
(see H.R. 6127), H6762 [15SE]
------provide for entitlement of surviving spouses of members
who die on active duty to educational assistance under the
Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R.
5443), H4022 (see H.R. 5443), H4083 [27MY] (see H.R. 6372),
H7393 [29SE]
------provide housing loan benefits for children of Armed Forces
members and veterans who die from service-connected
disabilities (see H.R. 4845), H1440 [15MR]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies:
making appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (see S. 3615), S5993 [19JY] (see H.R. 5822), H5983
[22JY]
------making appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Senate
amendment (see H. Res. 1755), H8263 [8DE] (see H. Res. 1782),
H8940 [21DE]
------making appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (see H. Res.
1559), H6162 [27JY]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and implement
electronic personnel file system and conduct study on
improving access of veterans to files related to military
service and veterans benefits (see H.R. 5225), H3201 [5MY]
------make payments for certain treatments of traumatic brain
injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4568),
H471 [2FE]
Director of Anti-Trafficking Policies: establish (see H.R.
5195), H3078 [29AP]
Diseases: improve prostate cancer screening and treatment,
particularly in medically underserved communities (see S.
3775), S7089 [14SE]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see S.
3284), S2803 [29AP]
Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill
assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to
the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see
S. 3287), S2803 [29AP] (see H.R. 4745), H1103 [3MR]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the
Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022),
H266 [20JA]
Federal employees: express appreciation for contributions and
seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of
official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H1518 [16MR]
------provide greater transparency in conversion of functions
previously performed by contractors to performance by
departmental employees (see H.R. 6349), H7392 [29SE]
------provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or
deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such
veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil
service (see S. 3650), S6245 [26JY]
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number
of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for
purchase of advanced biofuel (see H.R. 6554), H8785 [17DE]
Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in
honor (see H. Res. 1505), H5503 [1JY]
Firearms: prohibit imposition of additional registration
requirements on privately-owned firearms by servicemen and
civilian employees beyond existing State and Federal
requirements (see S. 3388), S4082 [20MY] (see H.R. 5700),
H5502 [1JY]
------provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics
may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without
obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense
(see S. 3942), S7899 [15NO] (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]
First Friday Main Line (organization): tribute to `Operation
Angel Wings' initiative for collection of clothes, towels,
toys, and reading glasses for children in Afghanistan (see H.
Res. 1045), H423 [27JA]
Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service
flag on residential property not be abridged (see S. 3477),
S4849 [10JN]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res.
1217), H2318 [24MR]
GAO: require reports on Dept. of Defense military spouse
employment programs (see S. 3869), S7787 [29SE]
Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R.
5056), H2640 [15AP]
George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: designate (see
H.R. 5605), H4876 [25JN]
Georgia: tribute to Army National Guard 48th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team members for their service and sacrifice (see H.
Res. 1304), H2936 [27AP]
Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 654), S7618 [28SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for
conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide
conditions for continued operations, wind down, and
dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 4889), H1743 [19MR]
------prohibit compensation for any officer or employee of
Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed that provided to the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 4483), H265
[20JA]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath
of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of
USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief
efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H423 [27JA]
------tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders'
efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake
(see H. Res. 1037), H387 [26JA] (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
Health: establish a center of excellence for the study of
tinnitus (see H.R. 5203), H3123 [4MY]
------establish a commission on urotrauma (see H.R. 5106), H2798
[21AP]
Health care facilities: establish an office responsible for
implementing all recommendations and requirements regarding
military medical facilities in the National Capital Region
(see H.R. 4949), H2457 [25MR]
Homeowners Assistance Program: extend to assist Armed Forces
members who are reassigned and forced to sell a home that has
dropped in value (see H.R. 6272), H7390 [29SE]
House Rules: require a three-fifths majority to designate
spending as emergency spending, except spending for the Dept.
of Defense (see H. Res. 1195), H1656 [18MR]
Immigration: clarify that a period of employment of certain
security advisors, translators, or interpreters in Iraq or
Afghanistan is counted for purposes of qualifying for
naturalization (see H.R. 5052), H2640 [15AP]
------recognize the marriage of an Armed Forces member and an
alien spouse when the parties are not physically in the
presence of each other due to service abroad (see H.R. 6397),
H7453 [15NO]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for
medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA programs (see H.R.
5185), H3077 [29AP]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain
provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE] (see H.R. 6429), H7613
[18NO]
Intelligence services: require the intelligence community to
provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates
involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist
organization (see H.R. 4780), H1168 [4MR]
Iraq: commend civil-military partnership and leadership of
Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to refine and
sustain effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism
strategy (see S. Res. 616), S6885 [5AU]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system (see S. 3451), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5327),
H3540 [18MY]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and
lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed
Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724),
H7548 [17NO]
Japanese Americans: recognize heroic contributions of those who
served in the Military Intelligence Service during and after
World War II (see H. Res. 1387), H3744 [24MY]
Jews: review military service records of Jewish American World
War I veterans to determine whether they should be
posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), H3744
[24MY]
Law enforcement officers: waive annuity buyback requirement
under the Federal Employees Retirement Service for officers
involuntary called or retained on active duty (see H.R. 6319),
H7391 [29SE]
Lind, Alfred: tribute (see S. Res. 652), S7618 [28SE]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of
Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the
Marine Corps Heritage Center (see S. 4001), S8396 [2DE]
Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program:
codify (see H.R. 6369), H7393 [29SE]
Montford Point Marines Day: designate (see S. Res. 587), S6025
[20JY]
Motor vehicles: allow vehicles operated by active-duty Armed
Forces members and law enforcement officials to use high
occupancy vehicle facilities (see H.R. 4578), H554 [3FE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S6397 [28JY]
National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil
Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), H8263 [8DE]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (see H. Res.
1294), H2843 [22AP]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
------elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a
position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see S. 3913, 3931),
S7788 [29SE] (see H.R. 6377), H7393 [29SE]
National Guard Youth Challenge Program: cover a larger share of
expenses in the case of a State program during its first three
years of operation (see S. 3139), S1750 [18MR] (see H.R.
4843), H1440 [15MR]
National Organization on Disability: continue and expand the
Wounded Warrior Careers Demonstration program (see S. 3887),
S7787 [29SE]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate
(see S. Res. 541), S4529 [27MY]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico
border control activities (see H.R. 5357), H3701 [20MY] (see
H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3123 [4MY]
------establish the Executive Cyber Director and clarify
authority relative to critical information infrastructure
policy creation, verification, and enforcement measures (see
H.R. 6351), H7392 [29SE]
------require all young persons to perform military or civilian
service, allow induction to uniformed services during wartime,
and make permanent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see
H.R. 5741), H5674 [15JY]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see S. Res.
648), S7508 [27SE] (see S. Res. 670), S7789 [29SE] (see H.
Res. 1644), H6880 [22SE]
National Yellow Ribbon Day: support goals and ideals (see H.
Res. 1635), H6804 [16SE]
Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning
for State-owned facilities used for national defense (see H.R.
5284), H3440 [12MY]
Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mackinac
Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see H.R. 6446),
H7614 [18NO]
------extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/
A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (see S. 3782), S7089
[14SE] (see H.R. 6102), H6627 [10AU]
------improve the littoral combat ship program (see H.R. 6494),
H8030 [2DE]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H1027 [2MR]
North Dakota: commend colleges and universities for efforts in
serving Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families
(see H. Res. 1602), H6572 [30JY]
Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team
for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming
practices in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 430), S1018 [3MR] (see
H. Res. 1110), H932 [25FE]
------tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their
service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see S. Res.
420), S698 [23FE] (see S. Res. 624), S7134 [15SE] (see H. Res.
1052), H471 [2FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate
treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health
programs (see H.R. 4894), H1817 [20MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in
support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our
country (see H. Res. 1501), H5503 [1JY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th
Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4023 (see H. Res. 1411),
H4084 [27MY]
Pensions: allow Federal employees and Armed Forces members to
contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan any payment received for
accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave (see H.R.
4865), H1595 [17MR]
Pershing, John J.: tribute (see H. Res. 1356), H3441 [12MY]
Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary of outbreak (see H.J. Res.
94), H5984 [22JY]
Plummer, Henry V.: tribute (see S. Res. 577), S5699 [30JN]
POW: prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release
individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody
of another country (see H.R. 4600), H601 [4FE]
------prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven
for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see
H.R. 4464), H193 [19JA]
------provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
remain open and require individuals detained at the facility
be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H555
[3FE]
------require submittal of certain certifications to Congress
before transferring or releasing individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see
H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]
Power resources: authorize long-term contracts for the purchase
of liquid synthetic or biomass-derived aviation or aviation
blend fuels (see S. 3807), S7205 [20SE]
------carry out a pilot program on collaborative energy security
(see H.R. 5230), H3272 [6MY]
------reform energy policy (see S. 3585), S5850 [14JY] (see H.R.
5280), H3440 [12MY]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: eliminate cost-
sharing requirements for certain grants to communities
suffering economic injury due to defense-related funding
reductions (see S. 3030), S742 [24FE]
Renewable energy: identify areas on military installations and
other properties regarding suitability for geothermal, wind,
solar photovoltaic, or solar thermal trough systems (see H.R.
5507), H4386 [10JN]
Roads and highways: allow vehicles operated by Armed Forces
members, law enforcement officers, and emergency response
personnel to use HOV facilities (see H.R. 5867), H6162 [27JY]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Program (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amendment (see H.
Res. 1764), H8519 [15DE]
Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and
housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes
in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 691), S8298 [30NO]
Ships and vessels: authorize appropriations for construction of
Navy vessels and for loan guarantees for commercial vessels
(see H.R. 5035), H2639 [15AP]
------transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see
S. 3847), S7507 [27SE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 534),
S3984 [19MY]
Social Security: ensure continued access to Medicare for seniors
and people with disabilities and to TRICARE for military
families (see S. 3965), S8062 [18NO]
Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the
families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to
mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res.
261), H2641 [15AP]
``Taps'': designate musical piece as National Song of
Remembrance (see H.R. 6034), H6569 [30JY]
Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed
Forces member for a new State license or certification
required due to permanent change in duty station of such
member to another State (see S. 3582), S5849 [14JY] (see H.R.
4693), H932 [25FE]
------allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses
which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see
S. 3556), S5699 [30JN] (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]
------ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is
treated as minimum essential coverage (see S. 3148), S1812
[22MR] (see H.R. 4887), H1743 [19MR]
------make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible
for the work opportunity credit (see S. 3232), S2477 [20AP]
(see H.R. 4764), H1168 [4MR]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are
unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military
commissions (see H.R. 4415), H39 [12JA]
------anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 1610), H6681
[14SE]
------prohibit release or parole of certain unpriviliged enemy
belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), H753 [23FE]
------prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its
territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals
involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see
H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]
------require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be
considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals
instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H193 [19JA]
Tinnitus: recognize work in identifying dangers for members of
the Armed Forces subjected to blast injuries and high decibel
equipment (see H. Res. 1683), H7395 [29SE]
Tobacco products: provide exception to prohibition against
mailing tobacco products for members of the Armed Forces
serving in a combat zone (see S. 3764), S6884 [5AU] (see H.R.
6037), H6569 [30JY]
Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary (see H. Res.
1446), H4597 [16JN]
Transition Assistance Program: improve (see S. 3905), S7788
[29SE]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of
60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th
Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency
Response Wing (see H. Res. 1585), H6571 [30JY]
Treaties and agreements: implement defense trade cooperation
treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (see S. 3847),
S7507 [27SE]
------provide legislative authority to implement defense trade
cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia
(see S. 3581), S5849 [14JY]
U.S. Joint Forces Command: impose conditions on
disestablishment, closure, or realignment and on workload
reductions of civilian personnel of the command (see H.R.
6131), H6762 [15SE]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H.
Res. 1442), H4506 [15JN]
United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute to sending of
2 millionth troop care package (see S. Res. 632), S7267 [21SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools
Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT)
Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE]
(see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]
Utah: tribute to National Guard (see H. Res. 1584), H6571 [30JY]
Veterans: deem references to Operation Iraqi Freedom in
provisions of Federal law providing benefits for service to
include references to Operation New Dawn (see S. 3902), S7788
[29SE]
------expand eligibility for burial in national cemeteries to
certain Reserve component members and increase amount payable
for burial and funeral expenses for certain veterans (see H.R.
6269), H7389 [29SE]
------improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and
Afghanistan (see S. 3234), S2477 [20AP] (see H.R. 5120), H2842
[22AP]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack
(Light) Squadron Three and their families (see H. Res. 1228),
H2459 [25MR]
Voting: provide for the expedited delivery of of absentee
ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R.
6009), H6568 [30JY]
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 (see H.R.
5892), H6282 [28JY]
Weapons: expedite congressional defense export review period for
Israel and extend war reserves stockpile authority (see S.
3847), S7507 [27SE]
Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and support
efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-
traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders
(see H. Res. 1746), H7855 [1DE]
World War II: accept additional documentation when considering
application for veterans status of an individual who performed
service in the merchant marines (see H.R. 5829), H5984 [22JY]
------anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099),
H755 [23FE]
------anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Res. 1005),
H40 [12JA]
------commemorate anniversary of conclusion (see H. Con. Res.
296), H5502 [1JY] (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
------tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in
the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy,
France (see H. Res. 1251), H2579 [14AP]
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program: require a minimum number of
transition assistance advisors in each State (see S. 3868),
S7787 [29SE]
Young, Charles: provide for posthumous promotion to brigadier
general in the Army (see H.R. 5308), H3483 [13MY]
Citations
Medal of Honor awarded to Vernon Baker, S6195 [22JY]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing
personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454),
motion to proceed, S7159 [16SE], S7246 [21SE], S8683 [9DE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies:
making appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (H.R. 3082), House amendment, S10771 [19DE], S10853
[21DE]
E-mails
Correspondence between Carrie Farley and Derek Farley, E1719
[23SE]
Elena Kagan interference with military recruiting activities
while serving as Harvard Law School dean, S5192, S5193 [21JN]
Eulogies
Gerber, John V.P.: by Robert Loynd, E955 [26MY]
Excerpts
U.S. Constitution: Article I, Section 8 on the powers of
Congress, H6114 [27JY]
Explanations
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans'
Services (H.R. 3082): Inouye Amendment (Substitute), S9278-
S10227 [14DE]
Histories
Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (S. 1415), S4513-
S4521 [27MY]
Letters
Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment, H6999 [28SE]
------Representative Wolf, H6998 [28SE]
Commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of
Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize
agriculture practices and increase food production:
Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House),
H1768 [20MR]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H1769 [20MR]
Commend Obama administration's conducting of a comprehensive
review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel landmines:
several Representatives, E872 [18MY]
------several Senators, S3865 [18MY], E871 [18MY]
Continued search for Lynn University students and faculty
members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti:
Senator LeMieux, S148 [22JA]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities,
prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction:
Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology
(House), E2241 [22DE]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), E2241 [22DE]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and
prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Bennie G.
Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1005 [28MY]
------Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs
(House), E1005 [28MY]
------Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary
(House), E1084 [14JN]
------Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans Affairs
(House), E1085 [14JN]
------Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services
(House), E1004 [28MY]
------Representative George Miller, Committee on Education and
Labor (House), E1004 [28MY]
------Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology
(House), E1085 [14JN]
------Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House),
E1086 [14JN]
------Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure (House), E1085 [14JN]
------Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources
(House), E1084 [14JN]
------Representative Reyes, Committee on Intelligence (House,
Select), E1085 [14JN]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), E1004, E1005 [28MY], E1084, E1085, E1086 [14JN]
------Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform (House), E1084 [14JN]
------Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce
(House), E1004 [28MY]
Dept. of State foreign affairs funding, S4187 [25MY]
Dept. of the Navy redesignation as the Dept. of the Navy and
Marine Corps: Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed
Services (House), H1003 [2MR]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H1003 [2MR]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies
appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services: several veterans organizations, H6226 [28JY]
Enhance Armed Forces readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask,
Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: John M.
Shalikashvili, S7241 [21SE]
------Susan W. Prager, Association of American Law Schools,
E1115 [16JN]
------U.S. Army Reserve Captain, E1023-E1025 [8JN]
Ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and
Defense health programs under the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act: Clarence E. Hill, American Legion, H1848
[21MR]
------David W. Gorman, DAV, H1848 [21MR]
Exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving
burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to
certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related
individuals: James M. Sims, Military Order of the Purple
Heart, H4074 [27MY]
Exempt auto dealers from regulation by Bureau of Consumer
Financial Protection: John M. McHugh, Sec. of the Army, S4135
[24MY]
------Military Coalition, S4134 [24MY]
Express condolences and support to Haitian citizens in aftermath
of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of
naval vessels for medical relief efforts: Representative
Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H680 [23FE]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H680 [23FE]
5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Frank,
Committee on Financial Services (House), H3607 [19MY]
------Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House),
H3607 [19MY]
Honor life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulate the
Navy for naming a supply ship in honor: Representative
Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H438 [2FE]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H438 [2FE]
Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms To
Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Representative Levin,
Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2955 [28AP]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H2955 [28AP]
------Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform (House), H2955 [28AP]
Louisiana petition for Corps of Engineers approval to dredge and
build sand barriers to protect wetlands from impact of oil
spill: Representatives Burgess and Scalise, H3792 [25MY]
Michael J. Walsh suitability to be major general relative to
Corps of Engineers authorities: Jo-Ellen Darcy and R.L. Van
Antwerp, Corps of Engineers, S2283, S2285 [14AP]
------Senator Vitter, S2283, S2284 [14AP]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Anell Massey, E1048 [9JN]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.
recommendations implementation: Representative Wolf, E705,
E706 [29AP], E817 [12MY], E885 [19MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: Matthew
J. Leaf, S4554 [27MY]
Navy littoral combat ship program funding: Danielle Brian,
Project on Government Oversight (organization), S10879 [21DE]
------Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S10881 [21DE]
------Gary Roughead, Dept. of the Navy, S10879 [21DE]
------Senator McCain, Committee on Armed Services (Senate),
S10880 [21DE]
Nomination of Elena Kagan to be Supreme Court Justice: David M.
Tressler, S6708 [4AU]
------Zachary Prager, S6708 [4AU]
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act:
Christina M. Roof, AMVETS (organization), H8462 [15DE]
------Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S., H8463
[15DE]
------Jeremy Glasstetter, Student Veterans of America
(organization), H8463 [15DE]
------Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., Military Officers Association of
America, H8462 [15DE]
------Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans of
America (organization), H8462 [15DE]
------Richard A. Jones, National Association for Uniformed
Services, H8463 [15DE]
------Tim Tetz, American Legion, H8463 [15DE]
Proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to
Yemen: John O. Brennan, Executive Office of the President,
E130 [2FE]
Prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in
terrorist attacks: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General,
S732-S734 [24FE]
Radicalization of Americans in Yemen: Representative Wolf, H114
[13JA]
Recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members of the
military and veterans: Representative Filner, Committee on
Veteran's Affairs (House), H3779 [25MY]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H3779 [25MY]
Recognize Welcome Back Veterans (organization) and support
efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-
traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders:
Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House),
H8103 [8DE]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H8103 [8DE]
Replace current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning
homosexuality in the military with a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: Carl E.
Mundy, Jr., H4030 [27MY]
------Clarence E. Hill, American Legion, H4052 [27MY]
------Gary Roughead, Navy, H3891, H4017 [27MY]
------George W. Casey, Jr., Army, H3891, H4017 [27MY]
------James T. Conway, Marine Corps, H3891, H4017 [27MY]
------Joyce Wessel Raezer, National Military Family Association,
H4052 [27MY]
------Michael G. Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Robert M.
Gates, Dept. of Defense, H3891, H3986, H4017 [27MY]
------Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force, H3891, H4017 [27MY]
Require reports on management of Arlington National Cemetery:
Representative Buyer, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House),
H8455 [15DE]
Senate Rules on legislative process relative to appropriations:
Senator Coburn, S7253 [21SE]
Tribute to John P. Murtha: Dept. of Defense Human Resources
Activity, Defense Manpower Data Center, H809 [24FE]
Tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three
and their families: Representative Filner, Committee on
Veterans' Affairs (House), H4919 [29JN]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H4918 [29JN]
Tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to
help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake:
Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House),
H670 [23FE]
------Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services
(House), H670 [23FE]
TRICARE Affirmation Act: several Representatives, H1849, H1868,
H1911 [21MR]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal,
S10329 [16DE], S10805 [20DE]
Viability of U.S. air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) capability
and heavy bomber force and basing and warhead options for a
follow-on intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM): Robert M.
Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10432 [17DE]
Lists
Armed Forces members from California killed in military action
in Afghanistan, S8966 [14DE]
Armed Forces members from California killed in military action
in Iraq, S8967 [14DE]
Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan,
S5779 [13JY]
Army National Guard 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Cowboy Cannoneers Korean War veterans, S7502 [27SE]
Commendations received by Representative Sam Johnson while
serving in the Air Force, H7526 [17NO]
Florida Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and
Afghanistan, E1014 [28MY]
Fort Carson, CO, Army 4th Brigade Combat Team members killed in
action in Afghanistan, S3779 [14MY]
Missouri Agri-Business Team One members, H1768 [20MR]
Missouri Agri-Business Team Two members, H1768 [20MR]
New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees,
E159 [4FE]
Pennsylvania Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and
Afghanistan, S4569 [28MY]
Programs impacted by Thune amendment to H.R. 3081, continuing
appropriations, making across-the-board rescissions in non-
defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs
discretionary spending, S7712 [29SE]
Soldiers and former soldier who lost their lives at Fort Hood,
H7003 [28SE]
Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E1090
[14JN]
U.S. Military Academy graduates killed in action since September
11, 2001, H988 [2MR]
University of Georgia Sigma Chi Fraternity, Delta Chapter
members who are veterans of the Vietnam Conflict, S695 [23FE]
Motions
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing
personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454),
S7159 [16SE]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4195, H4196, H4197 [28MY]
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H.
Con. Res. 301), consideration (H. Res. 1556), H6111 [27JY]
Defense acquisition system: provide for performance management
(H.R. 5013), H2983 [28AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies:
making appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (H.R. 3082), S10770, S10771 [19DE], H8160 [8DE],
H8908 [21DE]
Obituaries
Barrett, Brandon A.: Marion (IN) Chronicle-Tribune, H3466 [13MY]
Poems
``Airborne,'' Albert C. Caswell, S8710 [9DE]
``All the Moore,'' Albert C. Caswell, E756 [5MY]
``Arizona's Bright Son,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2223 [21DE]
``At Honor's Height,'' Albert C. Caswell, H7425 [15NO]
``Bryan's Song,'' Albert C. Caswell, E47 [20JA]
``Carlos Can,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1114 [16JN]
``Courage Comes,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1526 [30JY]
``Crush It,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1673 [16SE]
``Don't, Cry for Me,'' Albert C. Caswell, E378 [15MR]
``First To Fight,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1562 [10AU]
``Garrett's Gift,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1438 [27JY]
``Gotham Glory,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1571 [10AU]
``Hall of Fame,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2156 [16DE]
``I Stand,'' Albert C. Caswell, E483 [25MR]
``I Want,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1263 [1JY]
``In . . . Nate,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2222 [21DE]
``Life,'' Kenneth F. Brown, H2244 [23MR]
``More, Than a Man,'' Albert C. Caswell, S5781 [13JY]
``My First Steps,'' Albert C. Caswell, E901 [20MY]
``O . . . HI . . . O,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1835 [29SE]
``On These Beaches,'' Albert C. Caswell, S4618 [7JN]
``Rescue Me,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2097 [9DE]
``Scars of War,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1297 [13JY], E1387 [21JY]
``So Brilliant, This,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2089 [8DE]
``Some Things, Time Can Not Erase,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2087
[8DE]
``Special Forces,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1108 [15JN]
``Star of Texas,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1191 [24JN]
``Strength in Honor'', E2129 [14DE]
``Stride, Stride by Stride,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1495 [30JY]
``Stryking Down,'' Albert C. Caswell, E862 [18MY]
``Take Comfort,'' Albert C. Caswell, E820 [12MY], E904 [20MY]
``This Christmas . . .,'' Albert C. Caswell, H8933 [21DE]
``What Is Wright,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1366 [20JY]
``When, Hearts Took Flight,'' Albert C. Caswell, E341 [10MR]
Press releases
National Healthcare Bill Betrays Veterans: VFW, H1848 [21MR]
Senators and Representatives Support Ban on Landmines--Letters
Sent to President Obama: U.S. Campaign To Ban Landmines
(organization), E872 [18MY]
Proclamations
DeKalb County Veterans Affairs Advisory Board Day:
Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E978 [28MY]
Tribute to Charles Komaromy: Representative Space, E842 [13MY]
Remarks in House
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: anniversary, E1746 [24SE]
Aerojet-General Corp.: tribute to Orange, VA, production
facility, E1757 [28SE]
Aerospace Corp.: anniversary, E342 [10MR]
Afghanistan: certify that the Afghanistan Independent Election
Commission and the Afghanistan Electoral Complaints Commission
have professional capacity, legal authority, and independence
to carry out and oversee elections, H4041 [27MY]
------funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5346, H5349, H5389-H5404
[1JY], E1296 [13JY], E1331 [15JY]
------police force funding, H2193 [22MR], H8070 [7DE], H8277
[9DE]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H3314 [12MY], H3488 [18MY],
H3843 [26MY], H5696 [19JY], H5896 [21JY], H6047, H6121 [27JY],
H6563 [30JY], E1341 [15JY], E1445 [28JY], E1534 [30JY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 5015), H2556, H2561
[14AP]
------stop indirect U.S. payments to Afghan warlords as part of
security contract, H5521 [13JY]
------strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H14 [12JA],
H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA], H2193 [22MR], H4734
[23JN], H4783, H4858 [24JN], H4880 [28JN], H4950-H4953 [29JN],
H5347 [1JY], H6813 [22SE], H7202 [28SE], E422 [19MR]
------submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy
for U.S. forces (H.R. 2404), E360 [11MR]
------U.S. policy, H1296 [10MR]
------withdrawal of U.S. military presence, H935 [26FE], H1001
[2MR], H1032 [3MR], H1107 [4MR]
Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, H6998 [28SE]
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced
when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their
military sacrifices, and their patriotism (H. Con. Res. 238),
H791-H794 [24FE], E278, E282 [2MR]
Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development
Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to
modernize agriculture practices and increase food production
in war-torn countries (H. Res. 1075), H1767-H1771 [20MR]
Air Force: assessment of contracting system used to award the
KC-X military air refueling tanker contract, H973 [2MR], H2701
[21AP]
------consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in
evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air
refueling tanker program, H3760 [25MY], H4011, H4012 [27MY],
H8358 [15DE]
------consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in
evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air
refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), H8798-H8801 [21DE]
------tribute to creation of post-graduate dentistry program,
E1762 [28SE]
------tribute to Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, E1161
[22JN]
American Legion Day: anniversary, E1680 [16SE]
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing
personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523),
H8629-H8759 [17DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), Senate
amendment, H8944, H8945 [22DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), corrections
in engrossment, H8769 [17DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), H6863-H6867,
H6869 [22SE]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3750, H3751, H3754 [25MY],
H3875, H3889-H4019, H4025-H4076 [27MY], H4194-H4201, H4203-
H4207 [28MY], H4217 [8JN], H4783 [24JN], H6227 [28JY], E904
[20MY], E986, E988, E989, E990, E991, E992, E993, E994, E995,
E996, E997, E998, E999, E1000, E1001, E1003, E1006, E1007,
E1011 [28MY], E1019, E1023, E1026-E1028, E1041 [8JN], E1051
[9JN], E1072 [10JN], E1084 [14JN]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136) consideration (H. Res. 1404),
H3876-H3885 [27MY]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), corrections in engrossment,
H4200 [28MY]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), motion to recommit, H4196,
H4197, H4201, H4207 [28MY]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), request Senate to return to
the House (H. Res. 1467), H4733 [23JN]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), unanimous-consent request,
H4056 [27MY]
------making (H.R. 3326), E26 [13JA], E159 [4FE]
------making (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E115, E126, E127,
E133, E134 [2FE], E152, E153, E163, E166 [4FE], E169 [5FE],
E189, E190, E195 [22FE], E205, E212, E213 [23FE], E227 [24FE],
E267, E269 [26FE]
------making supplemental (H.R. 5745), H6630 [14SE]
------prohibit funding for military construction project
earmarks, H6239-H6241 [28JY]
------require review of the sustainment and modernization
requirements and costs related to bomber force and long-range
strike capabilities, E1000 [28MY]
Arizona: tribute to women veterans, H1109 [4MR]
Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc.: silicon carbide
power modules funding, E159 [4FE]
Arlington National Cemetery: improvements funding, H6227 [28JY]
------require reports on management (S. 3860), H8452-H8456
[15DE], E2154 [16DE]
Armed Forces: anniversary of Doerbirds of Training Squad Two,
E773 [6MY]
------anniversary of Red Knights of Training Squad Three, E697
[28AP]
------anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood,
TX, in shooting incident (H. Con. Res. 319), H7003-H7005
[28SE]
------anniversary of Wildcats of Training Squad Ten, E1187
[24JN]
------assault charges against Navy SEALS resulting from events
during capture of alleged terrorist in Iraq, H1415 [15MR],
H2856 [26AP], H3100 [4MY], H3884 [27MY]
------authorize adoption of a military working dog by the family
of a deceased or seriously wounded member who was the handler
of the dog (H.R. 4639), H733 [23FE], H1085 [3MR], H1489 [16MR]
------call for the President to overturn the policy that
prohibits sending a Presidential letter of condolence to the
family of a member who has died by suicide, H3998, H3999,
H4019 [27MY]
------celebrate anniversary of combat action and recognize
contributions of American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter
Group (Flying Tigers) to the Nation's defense (H. Res. 1594),
E1562 [10AU]
------clarify rules of engagement in military conflicts, H1414,
H1415 [15MR], H5594 [14JY]
------commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and
Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim
Abed, in Iraq (H. Res. 977), H1224 [10MR]
------develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from
Afghanistan, H3514 [18MY], H3626 [19MY], H3727 [24MY], H4402
[14JN], H4572 [16JN], H4620 [17JN], H5594 [14JY], H5659, H5660
[15JY], H6028 [26JY], H6649 [14SE], H6793 [16SE], H6862
[22SE], H7417 [15NO], H7485 [16NO], H7501 [17NO], H7627
[29NO], H8070 [7DE], H8277, H8278 [9DE], H8296, H8332 [14DE],
H8522 [16DE], H8981 [22DE]
------develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from
Iraq, H3298 [11MY]
------develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from
Iraq and Afghanistan, H2562 [14AP], H2988 [28AP], H3102 [4MY]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan
(H. Con. Res. 248), H1148, H1149 [4MR], H1176 [9MR], H1223,
H1226, H1251-H1286, H1296, H1299 [10MR], H1414 [15MR], E354,
E360 [11MR], E372 [12MR], E375 [15MR], E384, E386 [16MR], E403
[17MR], E417 [19MR]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan
(H. Con. Res. 248), consideration (H. Res. 1146), H1245-H1249
[10MR]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H.
Con. Res. 301), H6114-H6124 [27JY]
------direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers
Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H.
Con. Res. 301), consideration (H. Res. 1556), H6106-H6112
[27JY]
------eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain
active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which
Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service,
H4006 [27MY]
------enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents
whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R.
4505), H4916 [29JN]
------end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, H6649 [14SE], H6813
[22SE]
------enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't
Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, H759
[24FE], H3207 [6MY], H3752 [25MY], H3878-H3885, H3890-H3899,
H3984-H3989, H3998-H4000, H4002-H4007, H4016-H4019, H4025,
H4028-H4030, H4043, H4048, H4049, H4052, H4054-H4060, H4075,
H4078-H4081 [27MY], H4200, H4203-H4207 [28MY], H5824 [21JY],
H6863 [22SE], H7760 [1DE], H8073 [7DE], H8359, H8383-H8388,
H8390-H8410 [15DE], H8751, H8758, H8780 [17DE], H8944 [22DE],
E988, E989, E991, E994, E996, E998, E1007, E1011 [28MY],
E1023, E1041 [8JN], E1072 [10JN], E1110 [15JN], E1115 [16JN],
E1230 [29JN], E2162 [16DE], E2177, E2180, E2182, E2197, E2199
[18DE], E2224 [21DE]
------enhance treatment for servicemembers who suffer from post-
traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries and
enhance access to mental health counseling, H4007 [27MY]
------ensure housing assistance programs are available to
veterans and members who have service-connected injuries and
to survivors and dependents of veterans and members (H.R.
6058), H7082, H7083 [28SE]
------ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are
treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in
combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation
(H.R. 4088), H458, H459 [2FE], H1416-H1419 [15MR]
------establish a program of educational assistance for members
who have served after September 11, 2001, E1680 [16SE]
------exempt active-duty members with conditional residence
status serving abroad from time period requirements to file a
petition and appear for an interview to remove conditional
status (H.R. 6396), H7408 [15NO]
------express that all Americans should participate in a moment
of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of
members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (H. Res.
1119), H1788-H1793 [20MR]
------extend certain enhanced mortgage and mortgage foreclosure
protections (H.R. 3976), H2183, H2184 [22MR], H4089 [28MY],
E501 [25MR]
------extend certain enhanced mortgage and mortgage foreclosure
protections (S. 4058), H8980 [22DE]
------extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the
age of 26 (H.R. 4923), H2564 [14AP]
------extend whistleblower protections to members that report
potentially dangerous ideologically based threats or actions
of another member against U.S. interests or security (H.R.
4267), H458 [2FE], H1418 [15MR]
------grant family of members temporary annual leave during
deployment of such members, H3987, H3988 [27MY]
------improve and enhance mental health benefits, counseling,
and other benefits available to members and survivors, H2731
[21AP]
------increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay,
hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other
special and incentive pays, H3985 [27MY]
------increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay,
hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other
special and incentive pays (H.R. 4440), H1447 [16MR]
------investigation into denial of Purple Heart medals relative
to degree of injury, H7217 [29SE]
------make educational, disability, and therapeutic benefits of
a child or dependent of a member transferrable from State to
State, H5353 [1JY]
------making supplemental appropriations for military and
stabilization activities, H4443 [15JN], H5307, H5344-H5351,
H5384-H5404 [1JY], H5551 [14JY], H5621 [15JY], H6049, H6062-
H6068 [27JY], E1293 [13JY], E1331 [15JY], E1445, E1450, E1452
[28JY], E1469 [29JY]
------mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and
alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
(H.R. 1177), H3604-H3608 [19MY], H3682 [20MY]
------prohibit increase of members serving in Afghanistan (H.R.
3699), H2561 [14AP]
------provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in
Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent
suicide, H4076 [27MY]
------provide vouchers for postal benefits for personal
correspondence and small parcels to members serving or
hospitalized overseas, and make such vouchers transferable
(H.R. 707), E345 [10MR]
------recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and
veterans (H. Res. 1385), H3778-H3781 [25MY], E1015 [28MY],
E1021 [8JN]
------recognize Committee on Armed Services (Senate) hearing and
testimony on ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy as an important
step in permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly (H. Res.
1090), E189 [22FE]
------recognize service of medical and air crews in helping
transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and commend Air
Force aeromedical evacuation personnel (H. Res. 1605), H7002
[28SE], E1800 [29SE], E1940 [17NO]
------recognize significant contributions of the Military
Working Dog (MWD) Program (H. Res. 812), H991-H993 [2MR], E319
[5MR]
------reimburse attorney fees incurred by a member due to
certain charges brought under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice who is acquitted or has the charges dismissed or
withdrawn (H.R. 5374), H3752 [25MY]
------report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, H455-H460 [2FE]
------report on gunman in Fort Hood, TX, shootings, H1416-H1422
[15MR]
------require members to get same pre- and post-deployment
cognitive impairment screening, H4018 [27MY], E995 [28MY]
------require payment of monthly special pay to members whose
active duty service is extended by a stop-loss order or
similar mechanism, H7367 [29SE]
------require preseparation counseling for members of Reserve
components upon their retirement or separation from service
(H.R. 5259), E805 [11MY]
------support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses
of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment
of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or
charges are dropped (H. Res. 1025), H271 [21JA]
------tribute to 3d Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), U.S. Army,
E517 [13AP]
------tribute to 5th Stryker Brigade, 2d Infantry Division,
E1847 [29SE]
------tribute to active duty members, H2770, H2771 [21AP]
------tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles
County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res.
1535), E1378 [20JY]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan,
H8932 [21DE]
------tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.
Res. 1516), H5754-H5756 [20JY], E1402 [22JY]
------tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over,
or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded
enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (H.
Res. 925), H1778-H1782 [20MR]
------tribute to Minnesota National Guard 34th Infantry
Division, H2479 [13AP]
------tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (H. Res.
699), H989-H991 [2MR], E318 [5MR]
------tribute to 34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota
National Guard, H391 [27JA], H1087 [3MR]
Army: anniversary, H4437 [15JN]
------anniversary (H. Con. Res. 286), H4564-H4568 [16JN], H4632
[17JN], E1184 [23JN]
------anniversary of Signal Corps, E1134 [17JN]
------anniversary of Special Operations Command, E12 [12JA]
------tribute to Delta Co., 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st
Airborne Division veterans, E1044 [8JN]
------tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th Armored
Division during World War II (H. Res. 1483), H5758-H5760
[20JY]
Arvin, CA: tribute to Bakersfield National Cemetery, E978 [28MY]
Athens, GA: tribute to Navy Supply Corps School, E1827 [29SE]
Audits: establish incentives to achieve clean audit opinions on
financial statements, H2958 [28AP]
Aviation: commission an independent study on the optimal balance
of manned and unmanned aircraft capability, H4055 [27MY]
------development of advanced, variable buoyancy, rigid-
structure air vehicle with vertical take-off and landing
(VTOL) capability, E2234 [21DE]
Bay County, FL: tribute to Bay Defense Alliance for support of
Naval Support Activity Panama City and Tyndall AFB, E1469
[29JY]
Beall, John B., Sr.: Bronze Star recipient, E1248 [30JN]
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: tribute to Greater
Philadelphia, PA, chapter, E1574 [10AU]
BP P.L.C.: determine if the company is no longer a responsible
source to perform contracts and then debar BP P.L.C., from
contracting with the Dept., H4031, H4032 [27MY]
Bremerton, WA: tribute to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and
Intermediate Maintance Facility for hiring veterans and
wounded warriors, E1922 [16NO]
Brunswick, ME: require continuation of full-service operations
at the commissary and exchange stores serving the Naval Air
Station (H.R. 5292), E832 [12MY]
Budget: deficit, E157 [4FE]
------reallocate certain defense programs funds to other
domestic priorities, H1262 [10MR]
------reduce discretionary overseas contingency operations funds
in budget for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
and provide a tax credit against savings from such reduction
(H.R. 5353), H3689 [20MY], H3729 [24MY]
Business and industry: require report on impact of titanium on
domestic industrial base, H2968, H2969 [28AP]
Buy American Act: analyze and report on increases in waiver
approvals, H4047 [27MY]
------apply to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, H4051
[27MY]
Cadet Nurse Program: tribute, E804 [11MY]
California: tribute to 235th Engineer Co., National Guard, E361
[11MR]
Camden County, NJ: tribute to high school seniors deciding to
enlist in the Armed Forces, E1053 [9JN]
Camp Douglas, WI: Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center
recipient of Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, E344
[10MR]
Camp Lejeune, NC: furnish the Dept. of HHS Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry with information pertaining to the well water
contamination, H4029, H4031 [27MY]
------tribute to Sesame Street United Service Organizations,
Inc. (USO) program, H5961 [22JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall
for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce
Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), H1076-H1078 [3MR],
E229 [24FE]
------permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional
Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con.
Res. 237), E180 [22FE]
Capodanno, Vincent R.: name a Navy combat vessel in honor, H3998
[27MY]
Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office,
Cheyney, PA: designate (H.R. 4547), H1203 [9MR]
CIA: alleged espionage by Michael Furlong, H2481 [13AP]
------recognize contributions to national security and recognize
role in combating terrorism, H888-H890 [25FE]
Colts Neck, NJ: tribute to Naval Weapons Station Earle, E1952
[17NO]
Combined Joint Task Force--Horn of Africa: establish monitoring
and evaluation metrics for activities, H4053 [27MY]
Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): request for
disclosure of certain photographic records relative to
individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations
outside the U.S., H853 [25FE]
Congressional Black Caucus: tribute to annual Salute to Military
Families and Children, E1926 [16NO]
Contracts: assess contractor performance involving small
business concerns owned by women, veterans, socially and
economically disadvantaged, and service-disabled individuals
as subcontractors, H2972, H2973 [28AP]
------contract to purchase textiles, apparel and footwear from
Federal Prison Industries, Inc., H2243 [23MR]
------encourage full and open competition for M915 truck program
procurements, H4066 [27MY]
------engage in outreach to businesses in the vicinity of
defense installations to notify them of contract
opportunities, H2971, H2972 [28AP]
------extend regulations on contractors performing private
security functions in certain countries, H4046 [27MY]
------impose penalty on contractors that do not comply with
contract information reporting requirements, H4068 [27MY]
------increase access to contracts by minority, women, and
veteran-owned businesses, H2960 [28AP]
------increase oversight of Federal contractors, E1226 [29JN]
------prohibit restriction of public-private competition
requirements in defense acquisition system, H2969, H2970
[28AP]
------provide list of minority-, women-, and disadvantaged-owned
small businesses who received defense contracts, H3997 [27MY]
------provide savings on existing contracts for nondevelopmental
items by allowing contract officers to opt for more efficient
proposals as long as it does not breach existing contracts,
H2979 [28AP]
------report additional costs in health care contracts to comply
with Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health
Care and Education Reconciliation Act, H2984 [28AP]
------require cost or price be given at least equal importance
as technical or other criteria in evaluating competitive
proposals for Federal contracts, H2980, H2981 [28AP]
------require private security contractors in Afghanistan and
Iraq to hire U.S. citizens as direct employees and not as
independent contractors, H4051, H4052 [27MY]
------restore accountability and congressional oversight to the
defense contracting process (H.R. 6310), H7217 [29SE], E1815
[29SE]
Copeland, Tim: Scottsdale Healthcare (organization) ``Salute to
Military'' honoree, E183 [22FE]
Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority to accept
and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to
expedite the evaluation of certain permits (H.R. 6184), H7823-
H7826 [1DE]
------provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to
assist with curation and historic preservation activities
(H.R. 5282), H6713, H6714 [15SE], E1678 [16SE]
Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation: report on the
independence of program cost estimators for major defense
acquisitions programs, H2974, H2975 [28AP]
Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be
brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, H131-
H134, H136, H137 [13JA]
Crime: strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual
assault, H3878 [27MY]
------strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual assault
in the military, E708 [29AP]
Cruz, Jeffrey P.: Navy Fire and Emergency Services EMS Provider
of the Year award recipient, E1702 [22SE]
Dallas, TX: Thomas C. Marsh Middle School Army Junior ROTC
winner of National Middle School Drill Championship, E572
[15AP], E602 [21AP]
Debolt, Margaret L.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E346
[10MR]
Defense Academy of Credibility Assessment: designation as
National Center for Credibility Assessment, E2048 [2DE]
Defense acquisition system: clarify that program to expand use
of non-traditional suppliers and manufactuers should limit
contracts to companies that are within the national technology
and industrial base, H2973 [28AP]
------ensure full compliance with the Buy American Act, domestic
preference in defense acquisition procurement, and U.S. labor
standards, H2981, H2982 [28AP]
------establish Industrial Base Council and Industrial Base
Fund, H2976, H2977 [28AP]
------include energy efficiency as a criteria for performance
assessment of defense acquisitions, H2974 [28AP]
------prohibit use of contracts for personal services to hire
senior mentors, H2975, H2976 [28AP]
------provide for performance management, H3897 [27MY]
------provide for performance management (H.R. 5013), H2954-
H2986, H2988 [28AP], E542 [14AP], E707 [29AP], E730 [3MY],
E742 [4MY], E748 [5MY]
------provide for performance management (H.R. 5013),
consideration (H. Res. 1300), H2952-H2954 [28AP]
------provide for performance management (H.R. 5013), motion to
recommit, H2984 [28AP]
------require annual performance assessment report, H2970, H2971
[28AP]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services:
implement recommendations, E1019 [8JN]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H3762 [25MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: require lenders making certain energy
related loans to rural consumers give priority to Armed Forces
active duty members and veterans, H6787 [16SE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who
served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the
Troops-to-Teachers Program, H4073-H4076 [27MY]
------anniversary of Impact Aid Program (H. Res. 1641), H7478,
H7479 [16NO]
------transfer Troops-to-Teachers Program to Dept. of Defense,
E999 [28MY]
Dept. of Energy: add Armed Forces exchanges as qualified rebate
aggregators under the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, H3239
[6MY]
Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in
terrorist attacks in Federal courts, H7566 [18NO]
------decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11
terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, H451,
H452, H454 [2FE], H558 [4FE], H4670 [22JN], H7586 [18NO],
H7749 [30NO]
------prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of
detainees from Bagram AFB, Afghanistan, H3881 [27MY]
------prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of
detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3881 [27MY]
------proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba, to Yemen, E129 [2FE]
Dept. of State: clarify procedures for Iraqi nationals applying
for visas, H4067 [27MY]
------renewal of contract with Xe Services LLC, H1035 [3MR]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for
commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo
Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 4491),
H657 [23FE], H3491, H3492 [18MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and
Marine Corps (H.R. 24), H244 [20JA], H1003 [2MR], H3094-H3096
[4MY], H3174 [5MY], H3300 [11MY], H6794 [16SE], E755 [5MY],
E887 [19MY]
------redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (S.
504), H4403 [14JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish scholarship program for
veterans to pursue graduate or post-graduate degrees in
behavioral health sciences, H4075 [27MY]
------improve the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Program (S. 3447), H8456-H8466 [15DE], H8788 [21DE], E2246
[22DE]
------provide for continued provision of health care services to
certain veterans who were exposed to sodium dichromate while
serving at or near water injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq
(H.R. 6127), E1619 [15SE]
------submit a report on changes necessary to ensure accurate
accounting of returned Post 9/11 Veterans Educational
Assistance Program benefit payments, H6241 [28JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies:
making appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (H.R. 3082), Senate amendment, H8152-H8213 [8DE],
H8522, H8523 [16DE], H8905, H8908, H8913, H8914 [21DE], E2098
[9DE], E2116 [13DE], E2147 [15DE], E2233 [21DE], E2246 [22DE],
E2258 [29DE]
------making appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Senate
amendment (H. Res. 1755), H8147-H8151 [8DE]
------making appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services (H.R. 3082), consideration of Senate
amendment (H. Res. 1782), H8901-H8905 [21DE]
------making appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6216, H6245-H6249 [28JY],
E1465 [29JY]
------making appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services (H.R. 5822), consideration (H. Res. 1559),
H6206-H6214 [28JY]
------prohibit funding to exercise power of eminent domain
without just compensation to property owners, H6227, H6241,
H6242 [28JY]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: make payments for
certain treatments of traumatic brain injury and post-
traumatic stress disorder, H3997, H4025, H4048 [27MY], E993
[28MY]
------study incidence of breast cancer among Armed Forces
members and veterans, H4066 [27MY]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R.
2788), H1618, H1619, H1620 [18MR], E419 [19MR]
District of Columbia: establish a District of Columbia National
Guard Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 3913), H4883-H4885
[28JN]
------tribute to Georgetown Veterinary Hospital for performing
stem cell therapy on Lex, a service dog injured in Iraq, E1971
[18NO]
Drennan, Raymond J.: Purple Heart recipient, E1844 [29SE]
Economy: impact of war and financial crisis, H6047 [27JY]
------national objectives priority assignments, H7000 [28SE]
Education: assist servicemembers in training and education, E730
[3MY]
82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc.: tribute to Hajdak-
Mokan Philadelphia chapter, E524 [13AP]
Employment: support diversity in acquisition workforce
development program, H2970 [28AP]
Etchberger, Richard L.: award Medal of Honor posthumously, E2087
[8DE]
Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the
Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (H. Res. 1022), H437-
H440 [2FE], E146 [3FE], E248 [25FE]
Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office
for Cyberspace, H3999, H4000 [27MY]
Federal agencies and departments: clarify requirement on the
procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels and non-
conventional petroleum sources, including tar sands, H4028
[27MY], E1003 [28MY]
Federal employees: express appreciation for contributions and
seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of
official duties (H. Res. 1187), H3287-H3289 [11MY], E826
[12MY], E884 [19MY]
------include market research strategies in acquisition
personnel training courses, H2978 [28AP]
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number
of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for
purchase of advanced biofuel (H.R. 6554), E2204 [18DE]
Federal-State relations: clarify authority to assist communities
with development of public infrastructure in connection with
expansion or establishment of a military installation, H4027
[27MY], E992 [28MY]
Ferrara, James M.: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
recipient, E1595 [14SE]
Filip, Zackary T.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year
award recipient, E1335 [15JY]
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc.: tribute, E1711 [22SE]
Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service
flag on residential property not be abridged (H.R. 2546),
H3602-H3604 [19MY], E914 [24MY], E961 [26MY]
Flag--U.S.: encourage display at main humanitarian relief
installation in Haiti, H1628 [18MR]
Florida: tribute to Armed Forces, E1014 [28MY]
Flournoy, Maxine: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E345
[10MR]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H13
[12JA], H113, H131-H137 [13JA], H169, H170 [19JA], H455 [2FE],
H3626 [19MY], H3727 [24MY], H3808 [25MY], H4402 [14JN], H5491
[1JY], E994 [28MY], E2076 [7DE]
Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to 101st Airborne, Air Assault, E865
[18MY]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 3d Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division, E39 [19JA], E48 [20JA]
------tribute to servicemembers killed in Afghanistan, H3755
[25MY]
------tribute to 10th Mountain Division (H. Res. 1217), H7698,
H7699 [30NO]
------tribute to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO), E1930
[16NO]
Fort Hood, TX: continue treatment of post-traumatic stress
disorder for civilians present on base during shootings, H4030
[27MY]
Fort Smith, AR: tribute to 188th Fighter Wing, Air National
Guard, H46 [13JA]
Fox News Network, LLC: tribute to ``Fox and Friends'' story on
Lex, a wounded military working dog receiving adult canine
stem cell therapy, H8014 [2DE]
Franklin (U.S.S.): tribute to World War II veterans, E2227
[21DE]
Freedom of religion: allow Sikhs to maintain religious articles
of faith while serving, H2193 [22MR]
Funding, H6611, H6622 [10AU], E1529 [30JY]
GAO: study Armed Forces clothing allowance requirements list and
determine if there is sufficient U.S. production of such items
to adequately supply Armed Forces members, H2979, H2980 [28AP]
George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: designate (H.R.
5605), H7030, H7031 [28SE], H7378 [29SE]
Georgia: tribute to Army First Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment
of the 48th Infrantry Brigade Combat Team, H7628 [29NO]
Girl Scouts: tribute to Central Illinois ``Operation Cookie
Share'', E699 [28AP]
Giunta, Salvatore: Medal of Honor recipient, H7425 [15NO]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for
conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide
conditions for continued operations, wind down, and
dissolution of such enterprises (H.R. 4889), H4279, H4281-
H4285 [9JN]
------prohibit compensation for any officer or employee of
Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to exceed that provided to the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, H4283, H4284 [9JN]
Gravely (U.S.S.): commissioning, E1949 [17NO]
Greendeer, Jessika: Bronze Star recipient, E893 [20MY]
Greski, Anthony T.: Air Force Lifetime Achievement Award
recipient, E4 [12JA]
Grossman's Seafood Inc.: tribute to Operation Lobster Dinner for
miltary members and families, E1354 [19JY]
Guam: civilian infrastructure improvements funding due to
military build-up, E997 [28MY]
------transfer authority of Port of Guam Improvement Operation
Fund operation and maintenance funding, H5404 [1JY], H6066
[27JY]
Gulf War Veterans' Illness Research Program: funding, H7514
[17NO]
Haiti: commend U.S. Armed Forces for commitment to earthquake
relief mission and encourage President Obama to order the U.S.
flag be flown over military and civilian outposts, H4046
[27MY]
------express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath
of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of
USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief
efforts (H. Res. 1048), H679-H683 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E226
[24FE], E291 [3MR]
------tribute to military personnel taking part in relief
effort, H336 [26JA]
------tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders'
efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of
earthquake, H908 [25FE]
------tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders'
efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake
(H. Res. 1066), H533 [3FE], H667-H671 [23FE], E210 [23FE],
E291 [3MR]
Harris Corp.: anniversary of Harris RF Communications division,
E1522 [30JY]
Hatfield, Ramona: Military Spouse (publication) Military Spouse
of the Year Award finalist, E771 [6MY]
Hawaii: Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
recipient, H6812 [22SE]
Health care facilities: military medical hospital infrastructure
improvements funding, H7376 [29SE]
Health care professionals: report on incentives for recruitment
and retention, H4005 [27MY]
Hogancamp, Wayne T.: Silver Star recipient, H4513 [16JN]
Holm, Margarete: POW/MIA commemorative medal recipient, H6048
[27JY]
Homeowners Assistance Program: amend to allow flexibility in
setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed
Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis,
H4067 [27MY]
Homestead ARB, FL: Air Force Reserve 482d Fighter Wing recipient
of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, H1084
[3MR]
Hood, Vandiver K.: Bronze Star recipient, E1181 [23JN]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H4654 [22JN]
Hunting and trapping: support recreational hunting and fishing
on military installations where appropriate, H4027 [27MY]
Iannitti, Joseph A.: Scottsdale Healthcare (organization)
``Salute to Military'' honoree, E46 [20JA], E63 [21JA]
Immigration: recognize the marriage of an Armed Forces member
and an alien spouse when the parties are not physically in the
presence of each other due to service abroad (H.R. 6397),
H7408-H7410 [15NO], H8366, H8367 [15DE]
Institute of Medicine: implement recommendation to allow mental
health counselors to operate independently under TRICARE,
H4049 [27MY]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain
provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901 [25FE]
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis
concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H7584
[18NO]
------establish penalties for cruel, inhuman, or degrading
treatment of detainees by officers or employees of the
intelligence community during interrogations, H841-H845, H851,
H854-H857, H879-H882, H889, H890, H892, H908, H909 [25FE],
H937-H942 [26FE]
Iran: ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive
Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran, H4075
[27MY], H4851 [24JN]
------negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'', H3899 [27MY]
------release of report on military power, H2700 [21AP]
Iraq: alleged rape of Halliburton/KBR employee by fellow
contractors, H2700 [21AP]
------protect certain Iraqi nationals who have provided
assistance to the U.S., E1003 [28MY]
Iron and steel industry: require domestic melting of steel armor
plate, E993 [28MY]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system (H.R. 5327), H3617-H3620, H3623 [19MY], E901,
E906, E910 [20MY], E913 [24MY], E943, E953 [26MY]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and
lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed
Forces stationed there and their families (H. Res. 1724),
H7699, H7700 [30NO]
Jacobs, Arnold J.: Philippine Liberation Medal recipient, E733
[4MY]
Jews: review military service records of Jewish American World
War I veterans to determine whether they should be
posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, H4075 [27MY]
Joint Family Support Assistance Program: funding, H4005 [27MY]
Joint Special Operations Command: report to congressional
intelligence committees the names of U.S. citizens living
abroad who are on the list of high value individuals for
assassination, H858 [25FE]
Joint Strike Fighter: competitive engine program funding, H3750,
H3764 [25MY], H3827 [26MY], H3879-H3883, H4007-H4011 [27MY],
H8524 [16DE], E1006 [28MY]
Jones, Representative: visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
H2857 [26AP]
Kagan, Elena: evaluation of nomination to be Supreme Court
Justice relative to interference with military recruiting
activities while serving as Harvard Law School dean, H4218
[8JN]
Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation: tribute to museum honoring
military professionals, E1317 [14JY]
Lee, Phillip, Jr. (Endel): Reserve Officers Association Chaplain
of the Year award recipient, H836 [25FE]
Liberty (U.S.S.): tribute (H. Res. 1132), E1337 [15JY]
Logistics Health, Inc.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom
Award recipient, E1604 [14SE]
Louisiana: petition Corps of Engineers for approval to dredge
and build sand barriers to protect wetlands from impact of oil
spill, H3792 [25MY]
Marine Corps: tribute to 3d Battalion, 25th Marines Infantry,
E943 [26MY]
McChrystal, Stanley A.: resignation as Commander of the
International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces
Afghanistan after controversial comments in Rolling Stone
(publication) relative to civilian leadership, H4950 [29JN]
Military installations: realignment of military installation
from Japan to Guam, H6213 [28JY]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: observance, E1047 [9JN]
Military Working Dogs Program: tribute, E328 [9MR]
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles: report on
procurement and feasibility of sustained low-level production,
H4053 [27MY]
Missouri (U.S.S.): commissioning, E1503 [30JY]
Mojave, CA: anniversary of Mojave Air and Space Port, E1675
[16SE]
Montford Point Marine Association: tribute, E206 [23FE]
Morality and ethics: importance of decorum in government and
society, H4682 [23JN]
Mount Holly, NJ: tribute to Rancocas Valley Regional High School
NJROTC program, E878 [19MY]
NASA: study feasibility of joint usage of NASA Shuttle Logistics
Depot, H4067 [27MY]
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform:
recommendations, H7485 [16NO]
National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day: designate (H. Res.
1294), H3283, H3284 [11MY], E829 [12MY]
National Guard: anniversary (H. Res. 1740), H7696-H7698 [30NO],
E2038 [2DE]
------elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a
position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (H.R. 6377), E1826
[29SE]
------provide fire retardant uniforms for personnel engaged in
certain civil authority missions, H3988, H3989 [27MY]
------provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain
individuals ordered to full-time service (H.R. 1879), H2181
[22MR], E453 [23MR], E501 [25MR]
------tribute to 317th Military Police Battalion, E886 [19MY]
------tribute to 29th Infantry Division, 116th Infantry Regiment
and 111th Field Artillery Battalion for participation in the
Normandy Invasion on D-Day, E498 [25MR], E1081 [10JN]
National Month of the Military Child: observance, E653 [26AP]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform
for the 21st century, H5962 [22JY]
------call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st
century (H. Res. 363), H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA],
H452 [2FE], H795 [24FE], H1002 [2MR], H2244 [23MR], H2671
[20AP], H3102 [4MY], H3250 [6MY], H3514 [18MY], H4371 [10JN],
H6649 [14SE]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities, H3061 [29AP], H3298, H3301 [11MY], H3314, H3316
[12MY], H3546 [19MY], H3841 [26MY], H3873, H4077 [27MY], H5206
[30JN], H5734 [20JY], H7581 [18NO]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities funding, H6168 [28JY]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities (H.R. 5357), E906 [20MY]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities (H.R. 6253), H7501 [17NO], H7649 [30NO], H7858
[2DE]
------enable information sharing between law enforcement
agencies with respect to border security, H4000 [27MY]
------increase effectiveness of Northern Command, E990 [28MY]
------national missile defense system funding, H2568, H2569
[14AP], H4042, H4043 [27MY]
------require all young persons to perform military or civilian
service, allow induction to uniformed services during wartime,
and make permanent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (H.R.
5741), H5665 [15JY]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (H. Res.
1644), H7739-H7742 [30NO], E2067 [7DE]
National War Dogs Monument, Inc.: establish a national monument
in honor of military working dog teams, H993 [2MR]
Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning
for State-owned facilities used for national defense (H.R.
5284), E834 [12MY]
Navy: anniversary of ``Shooters'' of Training Squadron SIX, E839
[13MY]
------extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/
A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (H.R. 6102), H6639 [14SE]
------improve the littoral combat ship program (H.R. 6494),
H8359-H8362 [15DE]
------Virginia-class submarine program funding, H4074 [27MY]
New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service
academy nominees, E158 [4FE]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (H. Res. 1132), H3096, H3097 [4MY]
North Canton, OH: tribute to the Military Aviation Preservation
Society (MAPS) Air Museum, H761 [24FE]
Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit, E575
[16AP]
------recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear
understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (H. Res. 333),
H2671 [20AP]
------release of comprehensive nuclear posture review, H2558,
H2565-H2572 [14AP], H2953 [28AP]
Obama, President: evaluation of national security policies,
H4572 [16JN], H7750 [30NO]
Office of Special Counsel: enforce employment and unemployment
rights of veterans and members of the Armed Forces employed by
Federal executive agencies, H7016 [28SE]
Offutt AFB, NE: U.S. Strategic Command headquarters construction
funding, H6212 [28JY]
Ohio: tribute to 179th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard for
taking part in Haiti relief effort, H1210 [9MR]
------tribute to Army National Guard 1483d Transportation Co.,
E1042 [8JN]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for
their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (H. Res.
1052), H6635-H6637 [14SE]
OMB: require non-defense agencies to establish contractor
inventories and insourcing programs that adhere to procurement
regulations established for the Dept. of Defense, H4037, H4038
[27MY]
Operation Tribute (organization): tribute, E1922 [16NO]
OSS Society, Inc.: tribute to Detachment 101 veterans, E1887
[15NO]
Our Military Kids, Inc: tribute to Star Power Award recipients,
E653 [26AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate
treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health
programs, H1911 [21MR]
------ensure appropriate treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs
and Defense health programs (H.R. 4894), H1766 [20MR], H2180
[22MR], H2730 [21AP]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in
support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our
country (H. Res. 1501), E1276 [1JY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th
Fighter Wing (H. Res. 1411), H5756-H5758 [20JY]
Pensacola, FL: tribute to Center for Information Dominance (CID)
Corry Station, E1281 [1JY]
Petraeus, David H.: confirmation to be General and Commander of
the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces
Afghanistan, H5659 [15JY]
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Naval Surface Warfare Center,
Caderock Division--Ship Systems Engineering Station, E1938
[17NO]
Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of Civil Air Patrol Sky Harbor
Composite Squadron 301, E944 [26MY]
Pierce, Virginia: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E334 [9MR]
Pittman, William: Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient,
H1619 [18MR]
Pocahontas County, WV: tribute to efforts of West Virginia
National Guard and first responders to rescue individuals from
downed military helicopter, E214 [23FE]
Port Arthur, TX: U.S. Army Military Surface and Distribution
Command Strategic Seaport designee, E285 [2MR]
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Capital Improvement Program: funding,
H6209 [28JY]
Posey, Barbara: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E402 [17MR]
POW: clarify regulations on intelligence personnel reading of
Miranda rights to suspected terrorists detained for
interrogation, H852 [25FE]
------close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H133,
H134, H136 [13JA], H169 [19JA]
------conditions and treatment of individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H131 [13JA], H7745, H7749 [30NO]
------make certain improvements in laws applicable to detention
of individuals at U.S. detainment facilities (H.R. 3728), H842
[25FE]
------prohibit release of enemy combatants, H337 [26JA]
------prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H843, H855,
H856 [25FE], H4197 [28MY]
------prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to
construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S.,
H6242 [28JY]
------provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
remain open and require individuals detained at the facility
be tried only by military commission, H8772 [17DE]
------provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
remain open and require individuals detained at the facility
be tried only by military commission (H.R. 4588), H1001 [2MR]
------require State approval and Presidential notification and
certification before transfer or release of individual
currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in
the U.S., H844 [25FE]
------treatment of enemy combatants, H4208-H4210 [28MY]
Power resources: reform energy policy, H3885 [27MY]
Pressman, James: Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient,
H1620 [18MR]
Project Compassion Soldier Fund, Inc.: tribute to painted
portaits of Armed Forces members killed in action, E1526
[30JY]
QinetiQ North America, Inc.: tribute to Technology Solutions
Group production of LAST Armor used to protect vehicles in
Afghanistan, E1794 [29SE]
Raleigh, NC: tribute to American Kennel Club efforts to send
Armed Forces care packages overseas, H5659 [15JY]
Rees, Susan I.: Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. John W. Morris
Civilian of the Year Award recipient, E1866 [29SE]
Rhode Island: tribute to 143d Airlift Wing, Air National Guard
for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E104 [27JA]
Rice family: tribute to service in Armed Forces, E1677 [16SE]
Ringland, Jim: Silver Order of St. Philip of Neri Award
recipient, E1394 [21JY]
Roland, Mark: Silver Star recipient, H8357 [15DE]
Rubin, Tibor (Ted): Medal of Honor recipient, E327 [9MR]
Sadlowski, George and Tina: tribute to Operation Treasures for
Troops, E345 [10MR]
Scorby, John C., Jr.: Navy Legion of Merit award recipient, E815
[12MY]
Scott AFB, IL: anniversary of 126th Air Refueling Wing, Air
National Guard, E1725 [23SE]
Sedalia, MO: tribute to Smith-Cotton High School drill team,
E821 [12MY]
Shalimar, FL: anniversary of Bob Hope Village, E957 [26MY]
Ships and vessels: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign
recipients (S. 3847), H7040-H7043 [28SE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (H. Res. 855), H2752,
H2753 [21AP]
Space Photonics, Inc.: nanotechnology for anti-reverse
engineering development funding, E159 [4FE]
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction:
improve oversight of contractors in Afghanistan, H4041, H4043
[27MY]
Springfield, OH: tribute to Ohio Air National Guard 178th
Fighter Wing, E991 [28MY]
Sproat, Henrietta: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E345
[10MR]
Strategic materials: develop a plan to restore the domestic
capability to produce neodymium-iron-boron rare Earth magnets,
H4040, H4043 [27MY]
Studer, Kerry M.: Bronze Star recipient, E1038 [8JN]
Support Our Troops (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1754
[28SE]
Taiwan: continue to make defense articles and services available
in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability,
E1598 [14SE], E1755 [28SE]
------U.S. policy, E541 [14AP]
Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed
Forces member for a new State license or certification
required due to permanent change in duty station of such
member to another State (H.R. 4693), H837 [25FE]
------ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is
treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887), H1762-
H1767, H1784-H1787, H1789-H1792 [20MR], H1843 [21MR], H2180
[22MR]
------modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces
members and certain other Federal employees (H.R. 3590), H301-
H303 [21JA], E13 [12JA]
Technology: semiconductor technologies research and development
funding, H3999 [27MY]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1571 [10AU]
------anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1610), H6631-
H6635 [14SE], E1618, E1621, E1635, E1640, E1643, E1646, E1649
[15SE], E1659, E1661 [16SE], E1738 [23SE]
------require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be
considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals
instead of civilian courts, H7744, H7745 [30NO]
------require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be
considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals
instead of civilian courts (H.R. 4463), H270 [21JA]
Texas: tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy
nominees, E1090 [14JN]
369th Historical Society: tribute to African American
servicewomen of the Korean War era, E306 [4MR]
Tracy, CA: honor veterans and observe anniversary (H. Res.
1446), H4917 [29JN]
Travis AFB, CA: tribute to civilian and military personnel of
60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th
Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency
Response Wing (H. Res. 1585), H7695, H7696 [30NO], E2009
[30NO]
------tribute to 60th Airlift Mobility Wing, H1226 [10MR]
Treaties and agreements: implement defense trade cooperation
treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (S. 3847),
H7040-H7043 [28SE]
Tucson, AZ: tribute to Air Force 354th Expeditionary Fighter
Squadron, E71 [21JA]
Twentynine Palms, CA: Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
recipient of Dept. of Defense Commander in Chief's Award for
Installation Excellence, E765 [5MY]
U.S. Military Academy: Forbes (publication) America's Best
College honoree (H. Res. 747), H987-H989 [2MR], E317 [5MR]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res.
1442), H7032-H7034 [28SE], H7378 [29SE]
U.S. Special Operations Forces: tribute to counterterrorism
efforts, H2768 [21AP], E1108 [15JN]
U.S.S. McCawley Survivors Association: anniversary, E1254 [30JN]
United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): anniversary, E391
[16MR]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools
Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT)
Act: extend certain provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901
[25FE]
Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from
receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available
to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related
individuals, H4074 [27MY]
------improve and enhance mental health benefits, counseling,
and other benefits available to veterans and survivors, H2731
[21AP]
------proposed increase in amount military retirees pay for
health insurance under TRICARE, H8278 [9DE]
Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (organization): tribute to
Ohio North Coast Chapter XXXVI, E806 [11MY]
VFW: anniversary, E244 [25FE]
------tribute to She Serves Initiative, E414 [18MR]
Vietnamese Conflict: provide for environmental cleanup and
compensation of victims due to Agent Orange exposure, E1452
[28JY]
------tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron
Three and their families (H. Res. 1228), H4918, H4919 [29JN],
E1297 [13JY]
Vujnovich, George M.: Bronze Star recipient, E1763 [28SE]
Walter Reed Medical Center: tribute to MusicCorps program, E1563
[10AU]
War: report the long-term costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,
H4045 [27MY]
Warren County, VA: tribute to Homes for Our Troops program, E965
[28MY]
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. 5892),
E1460 [28JY], E1485 [29JY]
Weapons: commend Obama administration's conducting of a
comprehensive review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel
landmines, E871 [18MY]
------decision to reallocate proposed European land-based
missile defense system to ship-based system in North and
Mediterranean Seas, H7748 [30NO]
------expedite congressional defense export review period for
Israel and extend war reserves stockpile authority (S. 3847),
H7040-H7043 [28SE]
------F-35 aircraft program funding, H8038 [7DE]
------F-22 aircraft program funding, H594 [4FE]
Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and support
efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-
traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders
(H. Res. 1746), H8102, H8104 [8DE], E2202 [18DE]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to
the news media, H7760 [1DE], H8035 [7DE], H8278 [9DE], E2044
[2DE]
------release of Dept. of Defense classified documents to the
news media related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, H6563 [30JY],
E1574 [10AU]
Willow Grove, PA: Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 recipient
of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E549
[15AP]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold
Medal, E341 [10MR], E356 [11MR]
------award a Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2014), E334 [9MR],
E345, E346 [10MR], E362 [11MR]
------tribute to Virginia Congressional Gold Medal recipients,
H1226 [10MR]
Women in Defense (organization): anniversary, E2155 [16DE]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (H. Res.
1099), H1773-H1778 [20MR]
------award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry
Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S.
1055), H6955-H6960 [23SE], E1825 [29SE]
------commemorate anniversary of conclusion, E1574 [10AU]
------commemorate anniversary of conclusion (H. Res. 1516),
H5754-H5756 [20JY], E1402 [22JY]
------tribute to 2d Air Division of the 8th Army Air Force, E849
[13MY]
------tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their lives in
the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy,
France (H. Res. 1251), H6637-H6639 [14SE], E1619 [15SE], E1657
[16SE]
------tribute to Army 100th Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat
Team and the Military Intelligence Service, E657 [26AP]
------tribute to Nisei veterans, E652 [26AP]
Yerecic Label Co.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom
Award recipient, E1421 [26JY]
Zephyrhills, FL: tribute to Zephyrhills High School Junior ROTC,
E188 [22FE]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: eliminate use and smuggling of ammonium nitrate to
reduce proliferation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs),
S3769 [14MY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, S4181 [25MY], S4481, S4482
[27MY]
------require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (S. 3197), S2296 [14AP]
------strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3634
[12MY], S5503, S5532 [29JN], S5647-S5651, S5676 [30JN], S6352
[28JY], S7460 [27SE], S7586 [28SE], S8730 [10DE], S10257-
S10259 [15DE]
Air Force: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in
evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air
refueling tanker program, S7230 [21SE], S10936 [22DE]
------consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in
evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air
refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), S10960 [22DE]
------consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in
evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air
refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), unanimous-consent
request, S10961 [22DE]
American Legion Day: designate (S. Res. 627), S7181, S7182
[16SE]
Anchorage, AK: Elmendorf AFB recipient of Commander in Chief's
Annual Award for Installation Excellence, S2473 [20AP]
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing
personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523),
S10936-S10938 [22DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S7115 [15SE],
S10913, S10914 [21DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), motion to
proceed, S7144, S7158-S7163, S7166-S7168 [16SE], S7191-S7197
[20SE], S7229-S7232, S7234-S7260 [21SE], S7324 [22SE], S7415
[23SE], S8662, S8680-S8683, S8685 [9DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), motion to
proceed--unanimous-consent request, S8682 [9DE]
------authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), unanimous-
consent request, S6830-S6832 [5AU], S7246 [21SE]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), S4564 [28MY]
------authorizing for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), return to the House, S5456
[24JN]
------eliminate earmarks from appropriations legislation, S7195,
S7196 [20SE]
------legislative process, S6831 [5AU], S7159-S7161 [16SE],
S7244, S7245, S7250-S7253 [21SE]
------make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-
homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary
spending, S7703, S7707, S7708, S7711-S7714 [29SE]
------overseas military construction funding, S5762-S5764
[13JY], S7098 [15SE]
Arkansas: tribute to Air National Guard, S4521 [27MY]
Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (S.
3860), S7701 [29SE], S8472 [3DE], S8535 [4DE]
Armed Forces: Afghanistan security forces funding, S4166 [25MY]
------anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood,
TX, in shooting incident (H. Con. Res. 319), S7772 [29SE]
------authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for
certain current and former members of the Reserve components,
widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (S.
3955), S7971 [17NO]
------develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from
Afghanistan, S8968 [14DE], S11028 [22DE]
------eliminate per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain
active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which
Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service,
S10936, S10937 [22DE]
------enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents
whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R.
4505), S7224 [20SE]
------enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't
Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, S4167
[25MY], S4564 [28MY], S5214 [21JN], S7065-S7067 [14SE], S7191-
S7193, S7196 [20SE], S7234-S7245, S7253, S7258, S7259 [21SE],
S7874 [15NO], S8542-S8546 [6DE], S8663, S8680, S8685 [9DE],
S8968 [14DE], S10386 [16DE], S10504 [17DE], S10649-S10655,
S10657-S10661, S10663-S10670, S10672, S10674, S10676-S10679,
S10689 [18DE], S10732, S10737 [19DE], S11027 [22DE]
------enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't
Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (S.
3065), S1022-S1024 [3MR]
------enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't
Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (S.
4023), S8835 [10DE], S8961 [13DE]
------extend certain enhanced mortgage and mortgage foreclosure
protections (S. 4058), S10990 [22DE]
------extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the
age of 26 (H.R. 4923), S2290 [14AP]
------extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the
age of 26 (S. 3201), S2297 [14AP]
------honor service and achievements of female members and
veterans (S. Res. 441), S1207 [4MR]
------increase mileage reimbursement rate for members during
permanent change of station and authorize transport of
vehicles of members stationed on nonforeign areas outside the
continental U.S. (S. 3150), S1814 [22MR]
------making supplemental appropriations for military and
stabilization activities, S5213 [21JN], S6190 [22JY]
------mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and
alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
(H.R. 1177), S7656 [28SE]
------permit use of commissary and exchange facilities by former
members who were retired or separated for physical disability
(S. 3956), S7972 [17NO]
------recognize and honor commitment and sacrifices of U.S.
military families (S. Con. Res. 76), S8106 [18NO]
------require mental health screenings for members deployed in
connection with a contingency operation, S3581 [12MY]
------require provision of medical and dental readiness services
to certain members of the Selected Reserve and Individual
Ready Reserve based on medical need (S. 1106), S3581 [12MY]
------tribute, S11026 [22DE]
------tribute to Capitol tour for wounded members of 82d
Airborne Division, S6276 [27JY]
------tribute to members from California killed in military
action in Afghanistan, S6857 [5AU]
------tribute to members from California killed in military
action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S8966 [14DE]
------tribute to members from California killed in military
action in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, S2107 [25MR]
------tribute to members from Mississippi killed in military
action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S4511 [27MY]
------tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military
action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S4569 [28MY]
------tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and
Afghanistan, S5779 [13JY]
------tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (S. Con. Res. 74),
S7772 [29SE]
------tribute to U.S. Southern Command personnel taking part in
Haiti relief effort, S535 [9FE]
------tribute to wounded military members' visit to the U.S.
Capitol, S8112 [19NO]
Army: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 286), S5496 [28JN]
Austin, Lloyd J., III: nomination to be General and Commander of
U.S. Forces-Iraq, S5718 [30JN]
Aviation: size and age of nuclear bomber fleet, S10790 [20DE]
Ballistic missile program: funding, S10791 [20DE]
Black, Morris: Silver Star recipient, S2794 [29AP]
Broomfield, CO: Civil Air Patrol Broomfield Composite Squadron
named Civil Air Patrol Squadron of Distinction, S7608 [28SE]
Burke, Sharon E.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense Director of
Operational Energy Plans and Programs, S3354 [6MY]
Byrd, Robert C.: hold memorial observances in the Senate Chamber
and invite Members of the House, family of the deceased, the
President, and other high-ranking officials to such
observances (S. Res. 574), S5630, S5631 [29JN]
Calhoun, Heath: tribute for participation in Paralympic games,
S415 [2FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall
for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce
Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), S1240 [5MR]
Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office,
Cheyney, PA: designate (H.R. 4547), S4172 [25MY]
Cheyenne, WY: tribute to Salute to Our Troops Thanksgiving
Dinner, S11030 [22DE]
China: report on military power, S7736 [29SE]
Civil liberties: provide for interrogation and detention of
enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S.
and establish certain limitations on prosecution, S3077 [4MY]
------provide for interrogation and detention of enemy
belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and
establish certain limitations on prosecution (S. 3081), S1181
[4MR], S1217 [5MR]
Clarendon, VT: tribute to Clarendon Elementary School students
for support of Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan and Iraq,
S6073 [21JY]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency
standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and
adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students,
S7159, S7161-S7163 [16SE]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (S. Res. 395), S203,
S204 [25JA]
Committee on Armed Services (Senate): tribute to staff, S10938
[22DE]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
(Senate): cancellation of Subcommittee on Contracting
Oversight hearing on Afghanistan police training contract,
S1948, S1964 [24MR]
Conaton, Erin C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of the Air Force,
S462 [4FE]
Congress: legislative priorities, S4588 [7JN], S10476-S10479
[17DE]
Contracts: prohibit use of funds for contracts with Halliburton
Co., KBR, Inc., or subsidiaries or affiliates, if such
contractor requires employees or contractors to sign mandatory
arbitration clauses regarding certain claims, S2016 [24MR],
S5222 [22JN]
------promote accountability and prevent fraud in Federal
contracting relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq and
Afghanistan, S8377-S8380 [2DE]
Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: success, S2563 [22AP],
S10357 [16DE]
Corps of Engineers: extend and modify the authority to accept
and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to
expedite the evaluation of certain permits (H.R. 6184), S8605
[7DE]
------Louisiana coastal area ecosystem restoration program
construction projects funding, S4202 [25MY]
------maximize placement of dredged material available from
maintenance dredging of existing navigation channels to
mitigate impact of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S4201 [25MY]
Crime: prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or
services (S. 3941), S8239 [29NO]
------provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions,
and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S6831 [5AU]
Darling's Auto (business): Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve (organization) Above and Beyond Award recipient, S7751
[29SE]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services:
implement recommendations (S. 3311), S3166 [5MY]
Dept. of Education: require payment of certain Impact Aid
Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within
3 years (S. 3914), S7811 [29SE]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within the
executive branch prior to making the decision to try an
unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (S.
2943), S125 [21JA], S230, S232 [26JA]
------decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist
attacks in Federal courts, S8010 [18NO]
------decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11
terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1216
[5MR], S1250-S1252 [8MR], S3120 [5MY]
------prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of
detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S10937 [22DE]
------prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in
terrorist attacks, S61, S62, S70 [21JA], S551-S555 [11FE],
S732, S734 [24FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for
commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo
Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (S. 3222),
S2425 [19AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Post 9/11 Veterans
Educational Assistance Program (S. 3447), S4547 [27MY], S8948-
S8960 [13DE]
------require complete congressional review process prior to
funding a presumption of service connection between exposure
of veterans to Agent Orange and certain medical conditions,
S4414 [26MY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies:
making appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (H.R. 3082), House amendment, S8968 [14DE], S10236,
S10260, S10274, S10279, S10288 [15DE], S10312-S10316, S10349,
S10351, S10373, S10383-S10385, S10401, S10405 [16DE], S10452-
S10454 [17DE], S10685 [18DE], S10732-S10734, S10770 [19DE],
S10852, S10853, S10867, S10875, S10877-S10884, S10891 [21DE],
S11023 [22DE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: address prescription
drug abuse among the Armed Forces and veterans, S7023 [13SE]
Dewey (U.S.S.): commissioning, S1747 [18MR]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (S.
3284), S2807 [29AP]
Downing Grove, IL: tribute to Dupage Medical Group and Reserve
Officers Association series of health care programs on Reserve
components and military medicine, S2418 [19AP]
Education: analysis of for-profit colleges and universities
relative to revenue from military educational benefits
programs, S8618 [8DE], S8990-S8992 [14DE]
Elmendorf AFB, AK: express condolences to victims of C-17
Globemaster crash, S6567 [2AU], S6728 [4AU]
Federal employees: provide that fathers of certain permanently
disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers
of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in
civil service (S. 3650), S6247 [26JY], S8204 [19NO]
------tribute, S8735 [10DE]
Financial institutions: establish specific consumer protection
liaison for Armed Forces members and their families, S3611-
S3613 [12MY]
Financial statements: audit, S7125 [15SE]
Foreign aid: ensure foreign security forces that receive U.S.
assistance have not committed human rights violations, S4434,
S4435 [26MY]
Foreign countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan operations
funding, S4425 [26MY]
------report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and
Pakistan, S2348-S2351 [15AP]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S110-S112
[21JA], S560 [11FE], S6558 [2AU], S7934 [17NO]
Fort Carson, CO: tribute to Army 4th Brigade Combat Team, S3779
[14MY]
------tribute to Warrior Transition Unit for provision of
services to wounded servicemen and for holding the Warrior
Games, S3778 [14MY]
FRS: create an office of military liaison within the Bureau of
Consumer Financial Protection, S3400-S3402 [7MY], S3776-S3778
[14MY]
George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: designate (H.R.
5605), S10365 [16DE]
Hammack, Katherine G.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the
Army for Installations and Environment, S3354 [6MY]
Health: prohibit tax increases on medical devices for soldiers
and veterans, S1966, S2002 [24MR]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain
provisions, S793 [25FE]
------extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]
Intercontinental ballistic missile system: defense capabilities,
S10376-S10379 [16DE]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S1256 [8MR]
Iraq Security Forces Fund: funding, S7194 [20SE], S7236 [21SE]
Joint Strike Fighter: competitive engine program funding, S10882
[21DE]
Kagan, Elena: evaluation of nomination to be Supreme Court
Justice relative to decision as Solicitor General on ``Don't
Ask, Don't Tell'' policy challenge by a Washington Air Force
Reserve unit member, S5980-S5983 [19JY], S6613 [3AU]
------evaluation of nomination to be Supreme Court Justice
relative to interference with military recruiting activities
while serving as Harvard Law School dean, S4108 [24MY], S4401
[26MY], S5191, S5192 [21JN], S5388 [24JN], S5980-S5983 [19JY],
S6604, S6611, S6614, S6625, S6627, S6628, S6637, S6638, S6675
[3AU], S6692, S6703-S6709, S6719, S6720, S6742, S6745 [4AU],
S6757-S6760, S6810, S6825 [5AU]
Kansas: tribute to First Kansas Colored Infantry, S793 [25FE]
Kendall, Frank, III: nomination to be Principal Deputy Under
Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics,
S462 [4FE]
Kentucky: tribute to Armed Forces, S10387 [16DE]
Levin, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to
Afghanistan and Pakistan, S5842 [14JY]
------report on trip to Afghanistan, S323 [28JA]
Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military
Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, S2374 [15AP]
Lucas, Latoya: ConvaTec Inc., Tony Snow Public Service Award
recipient, S1016 [3MR]
Marine Corps: tribute to 3d Battalion, 25th Marines Infantry,
S6703 [4AU]
McGrath, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense Deputy
Chief Management Officer, S3354 [6MY]
Military Families Appreciation Day: observance, S3159 [5MY]
Montford Point Marines Day: designate (S. Res. 587), S6226
[22JY]
National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 599), S6456 [28JY],
S8710 [9DE]
National Guard: convey certain real property to North Little
Rock, AR, S10937 [22DE]
------elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a
position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (S. 3931), S7833 [29SE]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate
(S. Res. 541), S4554 [27MY], S5309 [23JN]
National security: address conflict between siting renewable
energy projects and national security objectives, S3354 [6MY]
------deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control
activities, S4182 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4422, S4429-S4432
[26MY], S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (S. Res. 670),
S7773 [29SE]
Navy: extend authority to enter into multiyear contracts for F/
A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft (H.R. 6102), S7181 [16SE]
------littoral combat ship program funding, S10867, S10878,
S10891 [21DE]
Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit,
S2332 [15AP]
------viability of triad strategy, S10790 [20DE]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S18-S21 [20JA]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for
their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (S. Res.
624), S7140 [15SE]
Paris, ME: tribute to King's Hill Inn, S1166 [4MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure appropriate
treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense health
programs, S1952, S1953, S2003 [24MR]
Petraeus, David H.: nomination to be General and Commander of
the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces
Afghanistan, S5503 [29JN], S5647-S5651, S5676 [30JN]
------nomination to be General and Commander of the
International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces
Afghanistan, unanimous-consent agreement, S5629 [29JN]
Plummer, Henry V.: tribute (S. Res. 577), S5716 [30JN]
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act: anniversary,
S5664 [30JN]
POW: clarify regulations on intelligence personnel reading of
Miranda rights to suspected terrorists detained for
interrogation, S7191, S7192 [20SE]
------close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3798
[17MY]
------treatment of enemy combatants, S7936 [17NO]
Power resources: reform energy policy (S. 3585), S5854 [14JY]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed
en bloc, S386 [1FE], S431-S433 [2FE], S587 [11FE], S1159
[4MR], S1778 [19MR], S3446-S3448 [7MY], S4583 [28MY], S5217
[22JN], S5679 [30JN], S6965-S6968 [5AU], S7725-S7728 [29SE],
S8807 [10DE], S11061-S11066 [22DE]
------Senate process for confirmation of Dept. of Defense
nominees, S461-S463 [4FE]
Rohbock, Shauna: tribute for participation in Olympic games,
S415 [2FE]
Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent request, S4507-
S4509 [27MY]
------hold on nominations, S2472 [20AP]
------permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares
during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate
buildings (S. Res. 691), S8293 [30NO]
Ships and vessels: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign
recipients (S. 3847), S7560 [27SE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 534), S4024
[19MY]
Stanley, Clifford L.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness, S451, S461, S462 [4FE], S540, S541
[9FE]
Taiwan: continue to make defense articles and services available
in order to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability,
S1613 [16MR]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of
Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (H.R. 4887),
S2213 [12AP]
------ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is
treated as minimum essential coverage (S. 3148), S1814 [22MR],
S2096 [25MR]
------ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is
treated as minimum essential coverage (S. 3148), unanimous-
consent request, S2003 [24MR]
------modify the first-time homebuyers credit for Armed Forces
members and certain other Federal employees (H.R. 3590), S7-
S10, S12, S30, S36 [20JA], S211 [26JA], S457-S460 [4FE], S827-
S836 [1MR]
Teela, Jeremy: tribute for participation in Olympic games, S415
[2FE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S7025 [13SE]
------require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be
considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals
instead of civilian courts, S146 [22JA]
3rd Reconnaissance Association: anniversary, S7751 [29SE]
Thomson, IL: proposal to convert Thomson Correctional Center
into a Federal prison with a separate unit to house some
detainees previously held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S71 [21JA]
Treaties and agreements: implement defense trade cooperation
treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (S. 3847),
S7560 [27SE]
------provide legislative authority to implement defense trade
cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (S.
3581), S5853 [14JY], S7262 [21SE]
U.S. Naval Academy: tribute to Class of 1970, S5694 [30JN]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): require
Presidential certification communicating U.S. policy to
continue development and deployment of U.S. missile defense
systems including certain system improvements, S10953-S10957
[22DE]
------require Presidential certification of nuclear weapons
complex and delivery systems modernization, S10376 [16DE],
S10939-S10945, S10953, S10957 [22DE]
------require Presidential certification that reductions in
land-based strategic deterrent will not be considered when
reviewing intercontinental ballistic missile follow-on system,
S10949, S10950 [22DE]
------tribute to efforts of executive and military officials and
Senate staff, S10950 [22DE]
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: transition
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program to Doctorate of
Nursing Practice, S8342 [1DE]
United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute to sending of
2 millionth troop care package (S. Res. 632), S7299 [21SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools
Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT)
Act: extend certain provisions, S793 [25FE]
------extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]
University of Georgia: tribute to Sigma Chi Fraternity, Delta
Chapter members who are veterans of the Vietnam Conflict, S695
[23FE]
Vermont: tribute to National Guard, S5740 [12JY]
Veterans: expansion of benefits to Filipino veterans who are not
U.S. citizens or U.S. residents, S4488-S4491, S4502 [27MY]
------improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and
Afghanistan (S. 3234), S4146 [24MY]
Voting: ensure that absent uniformed services voters and
overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an
opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee
ballots cast and counted (S. 1415), S4513 [27MY]
Vujnovich, George M.: Bronze Star recipient, S8711 [9DE]
Walsh, Michael J.: nomination to be major general, S2141 [26MR],
S2282-S2286 [14AP], S2403 [19AP], S2460-S2462 [20AP], S2541,
S2542, S2550 [22AP], S3964, S3965 [19MY]
------nomination to be major general, unanimous-consent request,
S2142 [26MR], S2403 [19AP], S2462, S2463 [20AP], S2550-S2555
[22AP]
------suitability to be major general relative to Corps of
Engineers authorities, S2282-S2286 [14AP], S2403 [19AP],
S2460, S2462, S2463 [20AP], S2541, S2550-S2555 [22AP], S3964,
S3965 [19MY]
Weapons: commend Obama administration's conducting of a
comprehensive review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel
landmines, S3864 [18MY]
------expedite congressional defense export review period for
Israel and extend war reserves stockpile authority (S. 3847),
S7560 [27SE]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of Dept. of Defense
classified documents to the news media related to Pakistan and
Afghanistan, S6567 [2AU]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): presentation of
Congressional Gold Medal, S1332 [10MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford
Point Marines (S. 1695), S7585, S7586 [28SE]
------award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry
Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S.
1055), S6593 [2AU]
Wyoming: tribute to Army National Guard 300th Armored Field
Artillery Battalion Cowboy Cannoneers for their service and
sacrifice, S7502 [27SE]
Yonkers, Terry A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Air
Force for Installations, S462 [4FE]
Reports
Authorization for Use of Military Force in Response to the 9/11
Attacks (P.L. 107-40)--Legislative History: Richard F.
Grimmett, Congressional Research Service, H1260-H1262 [10MR]
Benefitting Whom? For-Profit Education Companies and the Growth
of Military Educational Benefits: Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S8618 [8DE]
Defense Planning--DOD Needs To Review the Costs and Benefits of
Basing Alternatives for Army Forces in Europe: John H.
Pendleton, GAO, S7099-S7102 [15SE]
New Start Treaty Framework and Nuclear Force Structure Plans,
S10861-S10863 [21DE]
Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan, S3772
[14MY]
Reports filed
Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate),
S438, S439 [2FE], S1618 [16MR], S3163 [5MY], S4528 [27MY],
S5537 [29JN], S6734, S6735 [4AU], S7615, S7616 [28SE], S10814,
S10815 [20DE]
Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S438,
S439 [2FE], S1618 [16MR], S3163 [5MY], S4528 [27MY], S5537
[29JN], S6735 [4AU], S7615, S7616, S7617 [28SE], S10814,
S10815 [20DE]
Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Committee on
Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) (H. Rept. 111-482),
H3539 [18MY]
Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office,
Cheyney, PA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4547), S3907 [18MY]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, Direct the President,
Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, To Remove the U.S.
Armed Forces From Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H.
Res. 1146) (H. Rept. 111-428), H1219 [9MR]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the President,
Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To Remove the U.S.
Armed Forces From Pakistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H.
Res. 1556) (H. Rept. 111-566), H6042 [26JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing Management for
Performance and Related Reforms To Obtain Value in Every
Acquisition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1300) (H.
Rept. 111-467), H2935 [27AP]
Consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for
Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths:
Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111-498),
H3869 [26MY]
Consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs,
and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction
and Veterans' Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res.
1559) (H. Rept. 111-570), H6162 [27JY]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Don't Ask, Don't
Tell Repeal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H.
Rept. 111-681), H8519 [15DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Continuing
Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act:
Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1782) (H. Rept. 111-694),
H8940 [21DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082, Depts. of
Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations
for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on
Rules (House) (H. Res. 1755) (H. Rept. 111-675), H8263 [8DE]
Corps of Engineers Funding To Hire Veterans and Armed Forces
Members To Assist With Curation and Historic Preservation
Activities: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
(House) (H.R. 5282) (H. Rept. 111-589), H6680 [14SE]
Corps of Engineers Funds To Hire Veterans and Armed Forces
Members To Assist With Curation and Historic Preservation
Activities: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate)
(H.R. 5282) (S. Rept. 111-367), S9021 [14DE]
Defense Trade Treaty Implementation Act: Committee on Foreign
Relations (Senate) (S. 3581) (S. Rept. 111-302), S7420 [23SE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations
(Senate) (S. 3800) (S. Rept. 111-295), S7174 [16SE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities,
Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services
(Senate) (S. 3455), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities,
Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction:
Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3454) (S. Rept. 111-
201), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and
Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services
(House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 111-491), H3706 [21MY], H3869
[26MY]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction:
Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3456), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee
on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3457), S4621 [7JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans'
Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5822) (H.
Rept. 111-559), H5983 [22JY]
------Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3615) (S. Rept.
111-226), S5993 [19JY]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Committee on
Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2788) (H. Rept. 111-435),
H1357 [11MR]
Equal Justice for Our Military Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(House) (H.R. 569) (H. Rept. 111-547), H5674 [15JY]
Gold Star Fathers Act: Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3650), S8062 [18NO]
------Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
(Senate) (S. 3650) (S. Rept. 111-374), S10513 [17DE]
Health Care for Individuals Exposed to Environmental Hazards at
Camp Lejeune, NC, and Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan and
Advisory Board To Examine Such Exposures: Committee on
Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 3378) (S. Rept. 111-189), S3830
[17MY]
Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act: Committee on Veterans'
Affairs (House) (H.R. 3976) (H. Rept. 111-451), H2215 [22MR]
Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms To
Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act: Committee on Armed
Services (House) (H.R. 5013) (H. Rept. 111-465), H2876 [26AP]
Inquiry Into the Role and Oversight of Private Security
Contractors in Afghanistan: Committee on Armed Services
(Senate) (S. Rept. 111-345), S7899 [15NO]
Justice for American Heroes Harmed by Contractors Act: Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S.
2782), S8712 [9DE]
Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate),
S439 [2FE], S1618 [16MR], S3163, S3164 [5MY], S4528 [27MY],
S5537 [29JN], S6735 [4AU], S7616 [28SE], S10814 [20DE]
Military Medical Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(House) (H.R. 1478) (H. Rept. 111-466), H2876 [26AP]
National Guard Employment Protection Act: Committee on Veterans'
Affairs (House) (H.R. 1879) (H. Rept. 111-450), H2215 [22MR]
National Historic Site Study Act: Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1750) (S. Rept. 111-311), S7506
[27SE]
Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S438,
S439 [2FE], S1618 [16MR], S3163, S3164 [5MY], S4528 [27MY],
S5537, S5538 [29JN], S6735, S6736 [4AU], S7616, S7617 [28SE],
S10814, S10815 [20DE]
Nomination of Claude R. Kehler To Be U.S. Strategic Command
Commander: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8477 [3DE]
Nomination of David H. Petraeus To Be General and Commander of
the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces
Afghanistan: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5536
[29JN]
Nomination of Douglas B. Wilson To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense
for Public Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S438
[2FE]
Nomination of Elizabeth A. McGrath To Be Dept. of Defense Deputy
Chief Management Officer: Committee on Armed Services
(Senate), S3163 [5MY]
Nomination of Jackalyne Pfannenstiel To Be Assistant Sec. of the
Navy for Installations and Environment: Committee on Armed
Services (Senate), S438 [2FE]
Nomination of Jonathan Woodson To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense
for Health Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate),
S6734 [4AU]
Nomination of Katherine G. Hammack To Be Assistant Sec. of the
Army for Installations and Environment: Committee on Armed
Services (Senate), S3163 [5MY]
Nomination of Lloyd J. Austin III To Be General and Commander of
U.S. Forces-Iraq: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5536
[29JN]
Nomination of Malcolm R. O'Neill To Be Assistant Sec. of the
Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology: Committee on
Armed Services (Senate), S438 [2FE]
Nomination of Mary S. Matiella To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army
for Financial Management and Comptroller of the Army, S438
[2FE]
Nomination of Michael J. McCord To Be Principal Deputy Under
Sec. of Defense (Comptroller): Committee on Armed Services
(Senate), S3163 [5MY]
Nomination of Paul L. Oostburg Sanz To Be Dept. of the Navy
General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S438
[2FE]
Nomination of Raymond T. Odierno To Be General and Commander of
the U.S. Joint Forces Command: Committee on Armed Services
(Senate), S5536 [29JN]
Nomination of Sharon E. Burke To Be Dept. of Defense Director of
Operational Energy Plans and Programs: Committee on Armed
Services (Senate), S3163 [5MY]
Nomination of Soloman B. Watson IV To Be Dept. of the Army
General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3163
[5MY]
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act:
Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 3447) (S. Rept.
111-346), S7899 [15NO]
Request the President To Transmit All Documents Relative to the
Inventory and Review of Intelligence Related to the Fort Hood,
TX, Shooting: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.
Res. 978) (H. Rept. 111-402), H421 [27JA]
Treaty With Russia for Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms (New START Treaty): Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-6), S7965 [17NO]
Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade
Conperation and Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade
Cooperation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec.
Rept. 111-5), S7442 [24SE]
Veteran Employment Assistance Act: Committee on Veterans'
Affairs (Senate) (S. 3234) (S. Rept. 111-285), S7033 [13SE]
Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5892) (H. Rept. 111-654), H7388
[29SE]
Resolutions by organizations
Combat-Related Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Awareness Day: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, E1379
[20JY]
Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3060 [29AP],
H7901-H7903 [2DE]
Tribute to National Guard 29th Infantry Division, 116th Infantry
Regiment and 111th Field Artillery Battalion for participation
in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day: Virginia General Assembly,
E498 [25MR]
Resolutions of ratification
Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation,
S7444-S7446 [24SE], S7722 [29SE]
Treaty With Russia for Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms (New START Treaty), S7965-S7968
[17NO], S10982-S10985 [22DE]
Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade
Cooperation, S7442-S7444 [24SE], S7720 [29SE]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities and
prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4196 [28MY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies:
making appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (H.R. 5822), consideration (H. Res. 1559), H6206
[28JY]
Statements
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and
Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Representative Taylor, H3893
[27MY]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Representative
Calvert, E419 [19MR]
Ensure Appropriate Treatment of Depts. of Veterans Affairs and
Defense Health Programs Under the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act: Eric K. Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans
Affairs, H1849, H1912 [21MR]
NGAUS Hails House Efforts To Modernize National Guard
Facilities: National Guard Association of the U.S., Inc.,
H6226 [28JY]
Tribute to John V.P. Gerber: Ben Garrido Blaz, E955 [26MY]
TRICARE Affirmation Act: AMVETS (organization), H1912 [21MR]
------Eric K. Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H1868 [21MR]
------Vietnam Veterans of America (organization), H1868, H1912
[21MR]
Summaries
Accomplishments of the 111th Congress, E2250 [22DE]
Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 5892), E1460 [28JY]
Tables
Afghanistan, et al. war authorization consideration (107th
Congress), H6299 [29JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies
appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services (H.R. 5822), H6218-H6221 [28JY]
Direct overt U.S. aid and military reimbursements to Pakistan,
H6120 [27JY]
Iraq war authorization consideration (107th Congress), H6299
[29JY]
Military educational benefits received by 30 for-profit
education companies, S8619-S8621 [8DE]
Operation Iraqi Freedom U.S. casualty status, H5395 [1JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1177, 5-Star Generals
Commemorative Coin Act, H3655 [19MY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense
appropriations for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths, H4212 [28MY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6184, extend and modify Corps of
Engineers authority to accept and expend funds contributed by
non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of
certain permits, H7852 [1DE]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6396, exemption of active-duty
Armed Forces members with conditional residence status serving
abroad from certain requirements to file a petition and appear
for an interview to remove conditional status, H7433 [15NO]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6397, recognize the marriage of an
Armed Forces member and an alien spouse when the parties are
not physically in the presence of each other due to service
abroad, H7433 [15NO]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6523, Dept. of Defense
appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel
strengths, and military construction, H8783 [17DE]
Pay-as-you-go effects of S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational
Assistance Improvements Act, S8953 [13DE]
Southwest border other-than-Mexican apprehensions by country of
citizenship, S4476 [27MY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 238, recognize challenges Black veterans faced when
returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their
military sacrifices, and their patriotism, H791 [24FE]
H. Con. Res. 239, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for
presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce
Service Pilots (WASP), H1076 [3MR]
H. Con. Res. 248, direct the President, pursuant to the War
Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from
Afghanistan, H1251 [10MR]
H. Con. Res. 286, Army anniversary, H4564 [16JN]
H. Con. Res. 301, direct the President, pursuant to the War
Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from
Pakistan, H6114 [27JY]
H. Con. Res. 319, soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX,
in shooting incident anniversary, H7003 [28SE]
H. Res. 699, tribute to 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard,
H990 [2MR]
H. Res. 747, U.S. Military Academy named Forbes (publication)
America's Best College honoree, H987 [2MR]
H. Res. 812, recognize significant contributions of the Military
Working Dog (MWD) Program to Armed Forces, H991 [2MR]
H. Res. 855, Silver Star Service Banner Day, H2752 [21AP]
H. Res. 925, tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot
down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory
yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently
escaped, H1778 [20MR]
H. Res. 1022, honor life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and
congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor, H437
[2FE]
H. Res. 1048, express condolences and support to citizens of
Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and
commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for
medical relief efforts, H679 [23FE]
H. Res. 1052, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard
members for their service and sacrifice since September 11,
2001, H6635 [14SE]
H. Res. 1066, tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first
responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath
of earthquake, H667 [23FE]
H. Res. 1075, commend National Guard Agribusiness Development
Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to
modernize agriculture practices and increase food production
in war-torn countries, H1767 [20MR]
H. Res. 1099, Battle of Iwo Jima anniversary, H1773 [20MR]
H. Res. 1119, express that all Americans should participate in a
moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of
members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, H1788
[20MR]
H. Res. 1132, tribute to U.S.S. New Mexico, H3096 [4MY]
H. Res. 1146, consideration of H. Con. Res. 248, direct the
President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove
the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, H1245 [10MR]
H. Res. 1187, express appreciation for contributions made by
Federal employees and seek ways to improve safety and security
during performance of official duties, H3287 [11MY]
H. Res. 1217, tribute to Fort Drum, NY, 10th Mountain Division,
H7698 [30NO]
H. Res. 1228, tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light)
Squadron Three and their families, H4918 [29JN]
H. Res. 1251, tribute to Armed Forces members who gave their
lives in the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at
Normandy, France, H6637 [14SE]
H. Res. 1294, National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day, H3283
[11MY]
H. Res. 1300, consideration of H.R. 5013, Implementing
Management for Performance and Related Reforms To Obtain Value
in Every Acquisition Act, H2952 [28AP]
H. Res. 1385, recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of Armed
Forces members and veterans, H3778 [25MY]
H. Res. 1404, consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense
appropriations for military activities and prescribing
personnel strengths, H3876 [27MY]
H. Res. 1411, tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th
Fighter Wing, H5757 [20JY]
H. Res. 1442, support goals and ideals of U.S. Military History
Month, H7032 [28SE]
H. Res. 1446, honor veterans and observe anniversary of Tracy,
CA, H4917 [29JN]
H. Res. 1467, request Senate to return to the House H.R. 5136,
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and
prescribing personnel strengths, H4733 [23JN]
H. Res. 1483, tribute to service and sacrifice of the 14th
Armored Division during World War II, H5758 [20JY]
H. Res. 1516, World War II conclusion anniversary and tribute to
Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan,
H5754 [20JY]
H. Res. 1556, consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, direct the
President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove
the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan, H6106 [27JY]
H. Res. 1559, consideration of H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense,
Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for
military construction and veterans' services, H6206 [28JY]
H. Res. 1585, tribute to civilian and military personnel of 60th
Air Mobility Wing, 349th Air Mobility Wing, 15th Expeditionary
Mobility Task Force, and 615th Contingency Response Wing of
Travis AFB, CA, H7695 [30NO]
H. Res. 1594, American Volunteer Group and 23d Fighter Group
(Flying Tigers) combat action anniversary and recognize
contributions to the Nation's defense, E1490 [29JY]
H. Res. 1605, recognize service of medical and air crews in
helping transport wounded warriors back to the U.S. and
commend Air Force aeromedical evacuation personnel, H7002
[28SE]
H. Res. 1610, terrorist attacks anniversary, H6631 [14SE]
H. Res. 1641, Dept. of Education Impact Aid Program anniversary,
H7478 [16NO]
H. Res. 1644, National Veterans History Project Week, H7739
[30NO]
H. Res. 1724, commend support in creating a unique and lasting
partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces
stationed there and their families, H7699 [30NO]
H. Res. 1740, National Guard anniversary, H7696 [30NO]
H. Res. 1746, recognize Welcome Back Veterans (organization) and
support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from
post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric
disorders, H8102 [8DE]
H. Res. 1755, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3082,
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies
appropriations for military construction and veterans'
services, H8147 [8DE]
H. Res. 1764, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2965,
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act, H8383 [15DE]
H. Res. 1782, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3082,
Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension
Act, H8901 [21DE]
H.R. 24, Dept. of the Navy redesignation as the Dept. of the
Navy and Marine Corps, H3094 [4MY]
H.R. 1177, 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act, H3605 [19MY]
H.R. 1879, National Guard Employment Protection Act, H2181
[22MR]
H.R. 2546, Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act, H3603 [19MY]
H.R. 2788, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act,
H1618 [18MR]
H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation
Extension Act, H8905-H8908 [21DE]
H.R. 3082, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related
agencies appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services, H8152, H8160-H8203 [8DE]
H.R. 3913, District of Columbia National Guard Educational
Assistance Program establishment, H4883 [28JN]
H.R. 3976, Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act, H2183 [22MR]
H.R. 4491, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act,
H3491 [18MY]
H.R. 4505, enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to
parents whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces,
H4916 [29JN]
H.R. 4547, Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post
Office, Cheyney, PA, H1203 [9MR]
H.R. 4887, TRICARE Affirmation Act, H1762 [20MR]
H.R. 5013, Implementing Management for Performance and Related
Reforms To Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act, H2960-H2968
[28AP]
H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H3900-H3984
[27MY]
H.R. 5282, provide Corps of Engineers funds to hire veterans and
Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic
preservation activities, H6713 [15SE]
H.R. 5327, U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support
Act, H3617 [19MY]
H.R. 5605, George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA, H7030
[28SE]
H.R. 5822, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related
agencies appropriations for military construction and
veterans' services, H6228-H6235 [28JY]
H.R. 6058, Wounded Warrior and Military Survivor Housing
Assistance Act, H7082 [28SE]
H.R. 6102, Navy authority to enter into multiyear contracts for
F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G aircraft extension, H6639 [14SE]
H.R. 6184, extend and modify the Corps of Engineers authority to
accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public
entities to expedite the evaluation of certain permits, H7823
[1DE]
H.R. 6397, recognize the marriage of an Armed Forces member and
an alien spouse when the parties are not physically in the
presence of each other due to service abroad, H7408 [15NO]
H.R. 6494, Navy littoral combat ship program improvement, H8359
[15DE]
H.R. 6523, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military
construction, H8629-H8750 [17DE]
H.R. 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act, H8798 [21DE]
S. 1055, award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry
Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army,
H6955 [23SE]
S. 1055, award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry
Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army, in
recognition of service during World War II, S6593 [2AU]
S. 2943, Dept. of Justice consultation with appropriate
officials within the executive branch prior to making the
decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal
civilian court, S126 [21JA]
S. 3222, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, S2425
[19AP]
S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements
Act, S4548-S4550 [27MY], S8954-S8960 [13DE], H8456-H8462
[15DE]
S. 3581, Defense Trade Treaty Implementation Act, S5854 [14JY]
S. 3650, Gold Star Fathers Act, S6247 [26JY]
S. 3650, provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or
deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such
veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil
service, S8204 [19NO]
S. 3847, Security Cooperation Act, S7560-S7562 [27SE], H7041
[28SE]
S. 3860, require reports on management of Arlington National
Cemetery, H8452 [15DE]
S. 3914, require Dept. of Education payment of certain Impact
Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies
within 3 years, S7811 [29SE]
S. 3931, Guardians of Freedom Act, S7834 [29SE]
S. 3955, National Guard, Reserve, ``Gray Area'' Retiree, and
Surviving Spouses Space-Available Travel Equity Act, S7971
[17NO]
S. 3956, permit use of commissary and exchange facilities by
former Armed Forces members who were retired or separated for
physical disability, S7972 [17NO]
S. 4058, Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act, S10990 [22DE],
H8980 [22DE]
S. Con. Res. 64, tribute to the Army 28th Infantry Division,
S4556 [27MY]
S. Con. Res. 74, tribute to the 28th Infantry Division, S7772,
S7841 [29SE]
S. Con. Res. 76, recognize and honor commitment and sacrifices
of U.S. military families, S8066, S8106 [18NO]
S. Res. 395, Colorado National Guard anniversary, S155 [22JA],
S204 [25JA]
S. Res. 403, try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal
and consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating
interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist
suspects, S396 [1FE]
S. Res. 420, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard
members for their service and sacrifice since September 11,
2001, S711 [23FE]
S. Res. 430, commend Oklahoma National Guard Agribusiness
Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and
sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan, S1030 [3MR]
S. Res. 439, commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe,
and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed
Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support Armed Forces members serving
in harm's way, S1184 [4MR]
S. Res. 441, honor service and achievements of female Armed
Forces members and veterans, S1185, S1207 [4MR]
S. Res. 534, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S3985, S4024 [19MY]
S. Res. 541, National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness
Day, S4553 [27MY], S5310 [23JN]
S. Res. 574, hold memorial observances for Robert C. Byrd in the
Senate Chamber and invite Members of the House, family of the
deceased, the President, and other high-ranking officials to
such observances, S5545, S5631 [29JN]
S. Res. 577, tribute to Henry V. Plummer, S5703, S5717 [30JN]
S. Res. 587, Montford Point Marines Day, S6027 [20JY], S6226
[22JY]
S. Res. 599, National Airborne Day, S6442, S6456 [28JY]
S. Res. 616, commend U.S. civil-military partnership in Iraq and
leadership of Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to
refine and sustain effective counterinsurgency and
counterterrorism strategy, S6908 [5AU]
S. Res. 624, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard
members for their service and sacrifice since September 11,
2001, S7139, S7140 [15SE]
S. Res. 627, American Legion Day, S7178, S7182 [16SE]
S. Res. 632, tribute to United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO)
sending of 2 millionth troop care package, S7280, S7300 [21SE]
S. Res. 648, National Veterans History Project Week, S7515
[27SE]
S. Res. 652, tribute to Alfred Lind, S7635, S7666 [28SE]
S. Res. 654, Gold Star Wives Day, S7636, S7666 [28SE]
S. Res. 670, National Veterans History Project Week, S7774,
S7838 [29SE]
S. Res. 691, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and
housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes
in Senate buildings, S8293, S8305 [30NO]
Use of Armed Forces against those responsible for hijacking and
crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center,
Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (2001), H6115 [27JY]