S. PRT. 109–81

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

UNITED STATES SENATE

LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS

CONVENED JANUARY 4, 2005 FIRST SESSION ! ADJOURNED DECEMBER 22, 2005

CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2006 SECOND SESSION ! ADJOURNED DECEMBER 9, 2006

CHUCK GRASSLEY, Chairman

(FINAL)

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COMMITTEE

CHUCK GRASSLEY, IOWA, Chairman

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

JON KYL, ARIZONA

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

GORDON SMITH, OREGON

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

MIKE CRAPO, IDAHO

MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, ARKANSAS

RON WYDEN, OREGON

CHARLES E. SCHUMER, NEW YORK

KOLAN DAVIS, Staff Director and Chief Counsel

RUSSELL SULLIVAN, Democratic Staff Director

SUBCOMMITTEES

SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAXATION AND IRS OVERSIGHT

JON KYL, ARIZONA, Chairman

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

MIKE CRAPO, IDAHO

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, ARKANSAS

CHARLES E. SCHUMER, NEW YORK

SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING, Chairman

MIKE CRAPO, IDAHO

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

GORDON SMITH, OREGON

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

RON WYDEN, OREGON

CHARLES E. SCHUMER, NEW YORK

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND FAMILY POLICY

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA, Chairman

CHUCK GRASSLEY, IOWA

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

JON KYL, ARIZONA

GORDON SMITH, OREGON

MIKE CRAPO, IDAHO

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, ARKANSAS

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH, Chairman

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

JON KYL, ARIZONA

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

RON WYDEN, OREGON

SUBCOMMITTEE ON LONG-TERM GROWTH AND DEBT REDUCTION

GORDON SMITH, OREGON, Chairman

CHUCK GRASSLEY, IOWA JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

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CONTENTS

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Jurisdiction of the committee ................................................................................................................................ 7

Rules of the committee .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Status of Senate bills and resolutions on which legislative action was taken .................................................... 13

Status of House bills and resolutions on which legislative action was taken ..................................................... 15

Bills and Resolutions referred to committee:

Senate:

Bills referred to committee .................................................................................................................... 17

Resolutions referred to committee ........................................................................................................ 159

Joint resolutions referred to committee ................................................................................................. 161

Concurrent resolutions referred to committee ...................................................................................... 163

House:

Bills referred to committee .................................................................................................................... 165

Resolutions referred to committee ........................................................................................................ 171

Nominations ........................................................................................................................................................... 173

Hearings held by committee .................................................................................................................................. 183

Publications by and for the committee ................................................................................................................. 187

Business meetings held by committee .................................................................................................................. 189

Executive communications referred to committee ............................................................................................... 191

Presidential messages referred to committee ........................................................................................................ 247

Petitions referred to committee ............................................................................................................................. 249

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EXTRACT FROM THE LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1946,

PUBLIC LAW 601, 79th CONGRESS, AS AMENDED

Standing Committees of the Senate

SEC. 102. Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended to read as follows:

‘‘RULE XXV

‘‘Standing Committees

‘‘(1) The following standing committees shall be appointed at the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and

have the power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report by bill or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions:

* * * * * * *

‘‘(i) Committee on Finance, to which committee shall be referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials,

and other matters relating to the following subjects:

‘‘1. Bonded debt of the United States, except as provided in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

‘‘2. Customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery.

‘‘3. Deposit of public moneys.

‘‘4. General revenue sharing.

‘‘5. Health programs under the Social Security Act and health programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund.

‘‘6. National social security.

‘‘7. Reciprocal trade agreements.

‘‘8. Revenue measures generally, except as provided in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

‘‘9. Revenue measures relating to the insular possessions.

‘‘10. Tariffs and import quotas, and matters related thereto.

‘‘11. Transportation of dutiable goods.’’

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COMMITTEE RULES

I. RULES OF PROCEDURE

Rule 1. Regular Meeting Days.—The regular meeting day of the committee shall be the second and fourth Tuesday of each

month, except that if there be no business before the committee the regular meeting shall be omitted.

Rule 2. Committee Meetings.—(a) Except as provided by paragraph 3 of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate (relating to special meetings called by a majority of the committee) and subsection (b) of this rule, committee meetings, for the conduct

of business, for the purpose of holding hearings, or for any other purpose, shall be called by the chairman after consultation

with the ranking minority member. Members will be notified of committee meetings at least 48 hours in advance, unless the

chairman determines that an emergency situation requires a meeting on shorter notice. The notification will include a written

agenda together with materials prepared by the staff relating to that agenda. After the agenda for a committee meeting is published

and distributed, no nongermane items may be brought up during that meeting unless at least two-thirds of the members present

agree to consider those items.

(b) In the absence of the chairman, meetings of the committee may be called by the ranking majority member of the

committee who is present, provided authority to call meetings has been delegated to such member by the chairman.

Rule 3. Presiding Officer.—(a) The chairman shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the committee except that in his

absence the ranking majority member who is present at the meeting shall preside.

(b) Notwithstanding the rule prescribed by subsection (a) any member of the committee may preside over the conduct

of a hearing.

Rule 4. Quorums.—(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) one-third of the membership of the committee, including not less

than one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party, shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.

(b) Notwithstanding the rule prescribed by subsection (a), one member shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting a hearing.

Rule 5. Reporting of Measures or Recommendations.—No measure or recommendation shall be reported from the committee

unless a majority of the committee is actually present and a majority of those present concur.

Rule 6. Proxy Voting; Polling.—(a) Except as provided by paragraph 7(a)(3) of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate

(relating to limitation on use of proxy voting to report a measure or matter), members who are unable to be present may have

their vote recorded by proxy.

(b) At the discretion of the committee, members who are unable to be present and whose vote has not been cast by proxy

may be polled for the purpose of recording their vote on any rollcall taken by the committee.

Rule 7. Order of Motions.—When several motions are before the committee dealing with related or overlapping matters, the

chairman may specify the order in which the motions shall be voted upon.

Rule 8. Bringing a Matter to a Vote.—If the chairman determines that a motion or amendment has been adequately debated,

he may call for a vote on such motion or amendment, and the vote shall then be taken, unless the committee votes to continue

debate on such motion or amendment, as the case may be. The vote on a motion to continue debate on any motion or amendment

shall be taken without debate.

Rule 9. Public Announcement of Committee Votes.—Pursuant to paragraph 7(b) of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the

Senate (relating to public announcement of votes), the results of rollcall votes taken by the committee on any measure (or amendment thereto) or matter shall be announced publicly not later than the day on which such measure or matter is ordered reported

from the committee.

Rule 10. Subpoenas.—Witnesses and memoranda, documents, and records may be subpoenaed by the chairman of the committee

with the agreement of the ranking minority member or by a majority vote of the committee. Subpoenas for attendance of witnesses

and the production of memoranda, documents, and records shall be issued by the chairman, or by any other member of the committee designated by him.

Rule 11. Nominations.—In considering a nomination, the Committee may conduct an investigation or review of the nominee’s

experience, qualifications, and suitability, to serve in the position to which he or she has been nominated. To aid in such investigation or review, each nominee may be required to submit a sworn detailed statement including biographical, financial, policy, and

other information which the Committee may request. The Committee may specify which items in such statement are to be received on a confidential basis. Witnesses called to testify on the nomination may be required to testify under oath.

Rule 12. Open Committee Hearings.—To the extent required by paragraph 5 of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate

(relating to limitations on open hearings), each hearing conducted by the committee shall be open to the public.

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Rule 13. Announcement of Hearings.—The committee shall undertake consistent with the provisions of paragraph 4(a) of Rule

XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate (relating to public notice of committee hearings) to issue public announcements of

hearings it intends to hold at least one week prior to the commencement of such hearings.

Rule 14. Witnesses at Hearings.—(a) Each witness who is scheduled to testify at any hearing must submit his written testimony

to the staff director not later than noon of the business day immediately before the last business day preceding the day on which

he is scheduled to appear. Such written testimony shall be accompanied by a brief summary of the principal points covered in

the written testimony. Having submitted his written testimony, the witness shall be allowed not more than ten minutes for oral

presentation of his statement.

(b) Witnesses may not read their entire written testimony, but must confine their oral presentation to a summarization

of their arguments.

(c) Witnesses shall observe proper standards of dignity, decorum and propriety while presenting their views to the committee. Any witness who violates this rule shall be dismissed, and his testimony (both oral and written) shall not appear in the

record of the hearing.

(d) In scheduling witnesses for hearings, the staff shall attempt to schedule witnesses so as to attain a balance of views

early in the hearings. Every member of the committee may designate witnesses who will appear before the committee to testify.

To the extent that a witness designated by a member cannot be scheduled to testify during the time set aside for the hearing,

a special time will be set aside for the witness to testify if the member designating that witness is available at that time to chair

the hearing.

Rule 15. Audiences.—Persons admitted into the audience for open hearings of the committee shall conduct themselves with the

dignity, decorum, courtesy and propriety traditionally observed by the Senate. Demonstrations of approval or disapproval of any

statement or act by any member or witness are not allowed. Persons creating confusion or distractions or otherwise disrupting

the orderly proceeding of the hearing shall be expelled from the hearing.

Rule 16. Broadcasting of Hearings.—(a) Broadcasting of open hearings by television or radio coverage shall be allowed upon

approval by the chairman of a request filed with the staff director not later than noon of the day before the day on which such

coverage is desired.

(b) If such approval is granted, broadcasting coverage of the hearing shall be conducted unobtrusively and in accordance

with the standards of dignity, propriety, courtesy and decorum traditionally observed by the Senate.

(c) Equipment necessary for coverage by television and radio media shall not be installed in, or removed from, the hearing

room while the committee is in session.

(d) Additional lighting may be installed in the hearing room by the media in order to raise the ambient lighting level

to the lowest level necessary to provide adequate television coverage of the hearing at the then current state of the art of television

coverage.

(e) The additional lighting authorized by subsection (d) of this rule shall not be directed into the eyes of any members

of the committee or of any witness, and at the request of any such member or witness, offending lighting shall be extinguished.

(f) No witness shall be required to be photographed at any hearing or to give testimony while the broadcasting (or coverage) of that hearing is being conducted. At the request of any such witness who does not wish to be subjected to radio or

television coverage, all equipment used for coverage shall be turned off.

Rule 17. Subcommittees.—(a) The chairman, subject to the approval of the committee, shall appoint legislative subcommittees.

The ranking minority member shall recommend to the chairman appointment of minority members to the subcommittees. All

legislation shall be kept on the full committee calendar unless a majority of the members present and voting agree to refer specific

legislation to an appropriate subcommittee.

(b) The chairman may limit the period during which House-passed legislation referred to a subcommittee under paragraph

(a) will remain in that subcommittee. At the end of that period, the legislation will be restored to the full committee calendar.

The period referred to in the preceding sentences should be 6 weeks, but may be extended in the event that adjournment or

a long recess is imminent.

(c) All decisions of the chairman are subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the committee.

(d) The full committee may at any time by majority vote of those members present discharge a subcommittee from further

consideration of a specific piece of legislation.

(e) Because the Senate is constitutionally prohibited from passing revenue legislation originating in the Senate, subcommittees may mark up legislation originating in the Senate and referred to them under Rule 16(a) to develop specific proposals for

full committee consideration but may not report such legislation to the full committee. The preceding sentence does not apply

to nonrevenue legislation originating in the Senate.

(f) The chairman and ranking minority members shall serve as nonvoting ex officio members of the subcommittees on

which they do not serve as voting members.

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(g) Any member of the committee may attend hearings held by any subcommittee and question witnesses testifying before

that subcommittee.

(h) Subcommittee meeting times shall be coordinated by the staff director to insure that—

(1) no subcommittee meeting will be held when the committee is in executive session, except by unanimous consent;

(2) no more than one subcommittee will meet when the full committee is holding hearings; and

(3) not more than two subcommittees will meet at the same time.

Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3), a subcommittee may meet when the full committee is holding hearings and

two subcommittees may meet at the same time only upon the approval of the chairman and the ranking minority member of

the committee and subcommittees involved.

(i) All nominations shall be considered by the full committee.

(j) The chairman will attempt to schedule reasonably frequent meetings of the full committee to permit consideration of

legislation reported favorably to the committee by the subcommittees.

Rule 18. Transcripts of Committee Meetings.—An accurate record shall be kept of all markups of the committee, whether they

be open or closed to the public. This record, marked as ‘‘uncorrected,’’ shall be available for inspection by Members of the

Senate, or members of the committee together with their staffs, at any time. This record shall not be published or made public

in any way except:

(a) By majority vote of the committee after all members of the committee have had a reasonable opportunity to correct

their remarks for grammatical errors or to accurately reflect statements made.

(b) Any member may release his own remarks made in any markup of the committee provided that every member or

witness whose remarks are contained in the released portion is given a reasonable opportunity before release to correct their remarks.

Notwithstanding the above, in the case of the record of an executive session of the committee that is closed to the

public pursuant to Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the record shall not be published or made public in any

way except by majority vote of the committee after all members of the committee have had a reasonable opportunity to correct

their remarks for grammatical errors or to accurately reflect statements made.

Rule 19. Amendment of Rules.—The foregoing rules may be added to, modified, amended or suspended at any time.

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STATUS OF BILLS ON WHICH LEGISLATIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Bill No. Title Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Reported

in House

Passed

House

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

Senate House

S. 661 U.S. Tax Court Modernization ActApr. 28,

2005*1

S. Rpt. 109–64

(Apr. 28,

2005—

Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

S. 667 PRIDE Act Mar. 17, 20051

(without written report)

(Mar. 17,

2005—

Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

(Mar. 30,

2005—Rpt.

filed,1 S.

Rpt. 109–51)

S. 1230 Hwy. Trust Fund June 14, 20051

S. Rpt. 109–82

(June 14,

2005—Place

on Sen. Cal.)

S.1307

(H.R. 3045)

CAFTA June 29, 20051

(without written report)

June 30, 2005

(July 29,

2005—Rpt.

filed,1 S.

Rpt. 109–

128)

S.1321 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Sept. 15,

2006*1

S. Rpt. 109–

336

(Sept. 15,

2006—

Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

S. 1696

(H.R. 3768)

Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief

Act of 2005

(Sept. 15,

2005—Fin.

Cmte. Discharged)

Sept. 15 2005*

(Senate vitiated passage, placed

on Cal.)

S. 1778 Medicare Cost-Saving and

Welfare Extension Act of

2005

(Sept. 29,

2005—Fin.

Cmte. Discharged)

Sept. 29,

2005*

S. 1953 Natl. Employee Savings &

Trust Equity Guarantee

Act of 2005

Nov. 2, 20051

S. Rpt. 109–

174

(Nov. 2,

2005—

Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

S. 2010 Elder Justice Act Sept. 19,

2006*1

S. Rpt. 109–

337

(Sept. 19,

2006—

Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

S. 2020

(H.R. 4297)

Tax Relief Act of 2005 Nov. 16, 20051

(without written rpt.)

Nov. 18, 2005*

S. 2027 U.S.-Bahrain FTA Nov. 18, 20051

S. Rpt. 109–

199

Dec. 8, 2005

(Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

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Bill No. Title Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Reported

in House

Passed

House

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

Senate House

S. 3495 Vietnam NTR July 31, 20061

(without written report)

(July 31,

2006—

Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

(Aug. 30,

2006—Rpt.

filed,1 S.

Rpt. 109–

321)

S. 3523

(H.R. 6111)

Innocent Spouse Relief (Sept. 30,

2006—Fin.

Cmte. Discharged)

Sept. 30, 2006

(See H.R. 6111

for further

action)

S. 3524 SCHIP Indian Health Care June 15, 20061

(without written rpt.)

(June 15,

2006—

Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

(July 12, 2006,

Rpt. filed,1

S. Rpt. 109–

278)

S. 3525 Child and Family Services

Improvement Act of 2006

June 15, 20061

S. Rpt. 109–

269

July 13, 2006* July 25, 2006* Sept. 28, 2006 109–288

S. 3569

(H.R. 5684)

U.S.-Aman FTA June 28, 20061

(without written rpt.)

June 29, 2006

(Dec. 5,

2006—Rpt.

filed,1 S.

Rpt. 109–

364)

(See H.R. 5684

for further

action)

S. 4091 Social Security Trust Funds

Restoration Act of 2006

(Dec. 17,

2006—Fin.

Cmte. discharged)

Dec. 7, 2006 Dec. 9, 2006 Dec. 22, 2006 109–465

S.Res. 25 Authorizing Fin. Cmte. ExpendituresJan. 31, 20051

(without written rpt.)

(Referred to

the Cmte. on

Rules and

Admin.)

S.Res. 547 Successes of the Adoption &

Safe Families Actof 1997

(Nov. 16,

2006—Fin.

Cmte. discharged)

Nov. 16, 2006

S.J. Res. 18

(H.J. Res. 52)

Burmese Freedom & Democracy Act of 2003July 12, 20051

S. Rpt. 109–

101

(See H.J. Res.

52 for further action)

*Amended.

1Reported by the Senate Committee on Finance.

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STATUS OF BILLS ON WHICH LEGISLATIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN

HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Bill No. Title Reported

in House

Passed

House

Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

House Senate

H.R. 4 Pension Protection Act of

2006

July 28, 2006 Aug. 3, 2006 Aug. 17, 2006 109–280

H.R. 1134 Tax Treatment for Disaster

Mitigation Payments

Mar. 14, 2005 (Fin. Cmte. Discharged)Apr. 13, 2005* Apr. 15, 2005 109–7

H.R. 1499 Heroes Earned Retirement

Opportunity Act

May 23,

2005*

(Fin. Cmte. Discharged)Nov. 15, 2005* May 29, 2006 109–227

H.R. 3045

(S. 1307)

CAFTA July 25,

20052

H. Rpt. 109–

182

July 28, 2005 July 28, 2005 Aug. 2, 2005 109–53

H.R. 3283 U.S. Trade Rights Enforcement ActJuly 27, 2005 (July 28, 2005—

Received in

the Sen. and

referred to

Finance

Cmte.)

H.R. 3768

(S. 1696)

Katrina Relief Sept. 15,

2005*

Sept. 15, 2005* Sept. 22, 2005 109–73

H.R. 4019 State Taxation of Retirement

Income

June 29,

2006*3

H. Rpt. 109–

542

July 17,

2006*

(July 18, 2006—

Received in

the Sen. and

referred to

Finance

Cmte.)

(July 24, 2006—

Fin. Cmte.

discharged)

July 24, 2006 Aug. 3, 2006 109–264

H.R. 4297

(S. 2020)

Tax Relief Act of 2005 Dec. 17,

2005*2

H. Rpt. 109–

304

Dec. 8, 2005 Dec. 2, 2006* May 10, 2006

H. Rpt. 109–

44

May 10, 2006

H. Rpt. 109–

44

May 17, 2006 109–222

H.R. 4337 Gulf Relief Act of 2005 Nov. 16,

2005

(Jan. 27, 2006—

Received in

the Sen. and

referred to

Finance

Cmte.)

(See H.R. 4440

for further action)

H.R. 4440 Gulf Opportunity Zone Act

of 2005

Dec. 7, 2005 Dec. 16, 2005* Dec. 22, 2005 109–135

H.R. 4944 Misc. Trade & Tech. Cx’s

Act of 2006

Mar. 15, 2006 (Mar. 16,

2006—Received in the

Sen. and referred to Finance Cmte.)

(See H.R. 4 for

further action)

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Bill No. Title Reported

in House

Passed

House

Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

House Senate

H.R. 5403 Foster Children Act of 2006 May 24, 2006 (May 24,

2006—Received in the

Sen.)

(June 5, 2006—

Placed on the

Cal.)

June 23, 2006 July 3, 2006 109–239

H.R. 5684

(S. 3569)

U.S.-Aman FTA July 17,

2006 2

H. Rpt. 109–

574

July 20, 2006 Sept. 19, 2006 Sept. 26, 2006 109–283

H.R. 6111

(S. 3523)

Tax Relief & Health Care

Act of 2006

Dec. 5,

2006 *

Dec. 7, 2006 * Dec. 20, 2006 109–432

H.R. 6131 Leaking Storage Tank Trust

Fund

Sept. 26,

2006

(Dec. 8, 2006—

Finance

Cmte. discharged)

Dec. 8, 2006 Dec. 20, 2006 109–433

H.R. 6429 Firefighters Tax Relief Act

of 2006

Dec. 9, 2006 Dec. 9, 2006 Dec. 21, 2006 109–445

H. Con. Res.

230

Russian’s Protection of Intellectual Property RightsNov. 16,

2005

(Dec. 22,

2005—Finance Cmte.

discharged)

Dec. 22, 2005

H. Con. Res.

370

Saudia Arabia WTO CommitmentsApr. 5, 2006 (Apr. 6, 2006—

Received in

the Sen. and

ref. to Fin.

Cmte.)

H. Con. Res.

438

Continuation of Welfare ReformsJuly 18, 2006 (July 19, 2006—

Received in

the Sen. and

ref. to Fin.

Cmte.)

H.J. Res. 47 Debt Limit Increase Apr. 28, 2005 (Mar. 15,

2006—Finance Cmte.

discharged)

Mar. 16, 2006* Mar. 20, 2006 109–182

H.J. Res. 52

(S.J. Res 18)

Burmese Freedom & Democracy Act of 2003June 21, 2005 July 19, 2005 July 27, 2005 109–39

H.J. Res. 86

(S.J. Res 38)

Burmese Freedom & Democracy Act of 2003July 11, 2006 July 26, 2006 Aug. 1, 2006 109–251

* Amended.

1Reported by the Senate Committee on Finance.

2Reported by the House Ways and Means Committee.

3Reported by the House Judiciary Committee.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2

Trade CLAIM Act

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Dec. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Dec. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3

Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005

GREGG, JUDD [R-NH] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4

Healthy America Act of 2005

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced July 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

July 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 6

Marriage, Opportunity, Relief, and Empowerment Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 7

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Act of 2005

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 9

Lifetime of Education Opportunities Act of 2005

ENZI, MICHAEL B. [R-WY] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 11

Standing With Our Troops Act of 2005

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 25

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 14

Fair Wage, Competition, and Investment Act of 2005

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 13

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 15

Quality Education for All Act

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 21

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 16

Affordable Health Care Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 17

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 18

Meeting Our Responsibility to Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2005

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 22

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 25

Fair Tax Act of 2005

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 27

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 35

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the

credit for production of electricity from wind.

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 38

Guard and Reserve Enhanced Benefits Act of 2005

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 40

Geriatric and Chronic Care Management Act of 2005

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 46

A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 61

Equity for Clinical Social Workers Act of 2005

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 66

Nursing School Clinics Act of 2005

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 68

Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act of 2005

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 70

Autonomy for Psychologists and Social Workers Act of 2005

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 17, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 71

Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2005

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 75

Education Savings for Students Act of 2005

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 76

College Savings Act of 2005

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 78

Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2005

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 83

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax

relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into

condominiums.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 84

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain

sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 94

Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Act

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 96

Flu Vaccine Incentive Act of 2005

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 104

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxexempt financing of highway projects and rail-truck transfer facilities.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 105

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act of 2005

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 106

A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of candles.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 107

A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of clock radios.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 114

Kids Come First Act of 2005

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 123

Efficiency in Government Health Care Spending Act

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 124

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the

MA Regional Plan Stabilization Fund.

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 132

Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 24

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 141

A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow

up to 24 months of vocational educational training to be counted

as a work activity under the temporary assistance to needy families

program.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 157

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit interest

on Federally guaranteed water, wastewater, and essential community facilities loans to be tax exempt.

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced Jan. 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 159

A bill to eliminate the sunset for the determination of the Federal

medical assistance percentage for Alaska.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Jan. 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 160

Save Act

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Jan. 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 162

A bill to amend chapter 99 of the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to

clarify that certain coal industry health benefits may not be modified or terminated.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Jan. 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 170

A bill to clarify the definition of rural airports.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Jan. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 171

A bill to exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Jan. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 173

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant

Patients Act of 2005

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Jan. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 181

Fuel Tax Equalization Credit for Substantial Power Takeoff Vehicles

Act

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Jan. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 183

Dylan Lee James Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Jan. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 55

Jan. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 191

Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Jan. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 196

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Jan. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 12

Jan. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 219

National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Jan. 31, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 31, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 222

Keep the Promise of Medicare Act of 2005

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 31, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Jan. 31, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 236

Critical Access to Clinical Lab Services Act of 2005

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced Feb. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: 13

Feb. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 238

Rural Economic Investment Act of 2005

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced Feb. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 239

Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Feb. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 240

Small Business Military Reservist Tax Credit Act

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Feb. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 246

Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Feb. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: 22

Feb. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 274

Social Security Right to Know Act

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 275

Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 277

Hearing Health Accessibility Act of 2005

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 280

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

the amortization of delay rental payments and geological and geophysical expenditures.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 283

Hunger Relief Trucking Tax Credit Act

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

Feb. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 290

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from

gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

Feb. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 295

A bill to authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People’s Republic of China regarding China’s undervalued currency

are not successful.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: 13

Feb. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 298

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals

and entertainment.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Feb. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 300

Medicare Rural Home Health Payment Fairness Act of 2005

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 24

Feb. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 303

A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986 to exempt certain employment as a member of a

local governing board from social security coverage.

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced Feb. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 309

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and

flexible spending arrangements.

DEMINT, JIM [R-C] (introduced Feb. 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Feb. 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 311

Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Feb. 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: 38

Feb. 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 315

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

reimbursements for costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable and other organizations are excluded from gross income, and

for other purposes.

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Feb. 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 661

United States Tax Court Modernization Act

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 17, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 19, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Apr. 28, 2005—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109–64.

Apr. 28, 2005—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 96.

S. 667

Personal Responsibility and Individual Development for Everyone Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Mar. 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 9, 2005—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an original measure.

Mar. 17, 2005—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.

Mar. 17, 2005—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 60.

Mar. 30, 2005—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance

filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of

Mar. 17, 2005. Report No. 109–51.

S. 720

Paperwork Relief for Small Business Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 722

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax

on beer to its pre-1991 level.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 13

Mar. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 723

SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 727

Tax Incentives for the Natural Gas Price Reduction Act of 2005

ALEXANDER, LAMAR [R-TN] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 738

Cotton Shirt Industry Tariff Relief and Technical Corrections Act

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 740

Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

Mar. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 747

Children’s Express Lane to Health Coverage Act of 2005

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Apr. 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 11, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 750

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow lookthrough treatment of payments between related foreign corporations.

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Apr. 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 11, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 752

OPEC Accountability Act

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 11, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 758

Federal Internet Tax Prohibition Act of 2005

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Apr. 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 11, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 759

Make College Affordable Act of 2005

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Apr. 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

July 1, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 764

Preserving Access to Affordable Drugs Act of 2005

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 772

Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2005

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced Apr. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

Mar. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 774

Social Security Benefits Tax Relief Act of 2005

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Apr. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 778

Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2005

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Apr. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 779

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat controlled

foreign corporations established in tax havens as domestic corporations.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 784

Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2005

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 785

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction.

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 787

Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2005

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 13

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 788

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Liquid Crystal Device panel

assemblies for use in Liquid Crystal Device direct view televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 789

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Liquid Crystal Device panel

assemblies for use in Liquid Crystal Device projection type televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 790

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electron guns for high definition cathode ray tubes.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 791

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on flat panel screen assemblies

for use in televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 804

Options for Investors through United States Certified Coins Act of

2005

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced Apr. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 812

Flat Tax Act of 2005

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 813

A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate

for lower prices for medicare prescription drugs.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 815

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 15-

year applicable recovery period for depreciation of certain electric

transmission property.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Apr. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 817

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to create a Special Trade Prosecutor to ensure compliance with trade agreements, and for other

purposes.

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Apr. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 824

Health Care Access Improvement Act

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced Apr. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 832

Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

June 28, 2006—Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Finance. Measure incorporated into measure S. 1321 ordered to be reported.

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S. 835

Senior Elder Care Relief and Empowerment (SECURE) Act

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Apr. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 856

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the

minimum medicare deadlines for filing claims to take into account

delay in processing adjustment from secondary payor status to primary payor status.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Apr. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 857

Social Security Personal Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act of

2005

SUNUNU, JOHN E. [R-NH] (introduced Apr. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 859

Community Development Homeownership Tax Credit Act

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 17

Mar. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 861

Employee Pension Preservation Act of 2005

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced Apr. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 862

Puerto Rico Medicare Reimbursement Equity Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 866

Public Servant Retirement Protection Act of 2005

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Apr. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 868

America Saving for Personal Investment, Retirement, and Education

Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 875

Save More for Retirement Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 886

National Park Centennial Act

MCCAIN, JOHN [R-AZ] (introduced Apr. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 896

Farmer Tax Fairness Act of 2005

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Apr. 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 897

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the calculation of the reserve allowance for medical benefits of plans

sponsored by bona fide associations.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Apr. 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 911

Improving Access to Nurse-Midwifery Care Act of 2005

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 915

A bill to provide for the duty-free entry of certain tramway cars and

associated spare parts for use by the city of Portland, Oregon.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 918

E-85 Fuel Utilization and Infrastructure Development Incentives Act

of 2005

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 922

Savings for Working Families Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 923

TANF Financial Education Promotion Act of 2005

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 926

Natural Gas Production Act of 2005

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 927

Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2005

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 928

Estate Tax Repeal Acceleration (ExTRA) for Family-Owned Businesses and Farms Act

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 931

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain articles of natural

cork.

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced Apr. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 933

Rural Community Hospital Assistance Act of 2005

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 935

Fifty Caliber Sniper Weapons Regulation Act of 2005

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 949

A bill to require the payment of interest on amounts owed by the

United states pursuant to the reliquidation of certain entries under

the Tariff Suspension and Trade Act of 2000 and the Miscellaneous

Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 951

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on titanium dioxide anatase

hombitan LC-S.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 952

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on diethylsulfate.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 953

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on triethylene bis.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 962

Clean Energy Bonds Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 20

Mar. 28, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 963

Veterans’ Health Care and Equitable Access Act of 2005

THUNE, JOHN [R-SD] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 965

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the recognition period for built-in gains for subchapter S corporations.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 971

Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting From Advanced Car Technologies (CLEAR ACT) Act of 2005

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 978

Healthcare Tax Relief for the Uninsured Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

May 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 982

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain rayon staple fibers.

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced May 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 985

Kinship Caregiver Support Act

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced May 10, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

May 10, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 988

Jobs Protection and Estate Tax Reform Act of 2005

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 10, 2005).

Cosponsors: 25

May 10, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 992

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to eliminate the consumptive

demand exception relating to the importation of goods made with

forced labor.

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced May 10, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 10, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 993

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on amounts received under certain insurance policies in

which certain exempt organizations hold an interest.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 10, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 10, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1001

Medicare Hospice Demonstration Act of 2005

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced May 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 11, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1002

Hospital Fair Competition Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: 23

May 11, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1007

Medicaid Formula Fairness Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 11, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

May 11, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1008

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to add

meningococcal vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines for purposes

of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1010

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 20

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1012

Patients’ Bill of Rights Act of 2005

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 13

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1019

Welcome Home G.I. Bill Act of 2005

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1020

Collaborative Opportunities to Mobilize and Promote Education,

Technology, and Enterprise Act of 2005

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1022

Resource Efficient Appliance Incentives Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1024

Suburban Core Opportunity, Restoration, and Enhancement (SCORE)

Act of 2005

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1027

A bill to exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the

production period for distilled spirits under section 263A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1039

Gas Price Reduction Through Increased Refinery Capacity Act of

2005

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1049

Covering Kids Act of 2005

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced May 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: 12

May 17, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1050

Expedited Remedy for Persistent Dumping Act of 2005

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

May 17, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1060

Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 17

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1066

Economic Development Act of 2005

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 15

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1067

Community Options for Rural Elders Act of 2005

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1069

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain cases or containers

for toys.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1070

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain cases for toys.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1071

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain bags for

toys.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1072

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on cases for certain

children’s products.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1073

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain children’s products.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1074

Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced May 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1076

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the excise tax and income tax credits for the production of biodiesel.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 12

May 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1077

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable liquid fuels tax credit, and for other purposes.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

May 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1078

Landfill Gas-to-Energy Tax Credit Act

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1079

Waste-to-Energy Tax Credit Act

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1081

Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced May 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 26

May 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1093

Research and Development Investment Act

SALAZAR, KEN [D-CO] (introduced May 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1097

Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2005

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced May 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1099

Tax Simplification Act of 2005

SHELBY, RICHARD C. [R-AL] (introduced May 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

May 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1100

Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

May 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1103

Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 20

May 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1104

Immigrant Children’s Health Improvement Act of 2005

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced May 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

May 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1108

Rural Access to Emergency Services Act of 2005

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced May 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

May 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1109

Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform and Rural Equity Act of 2005

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced May 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 12

May 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1111

Oil Shale and Tar Sand Development Act of 2005

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

May 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1112

College 529 InvEST Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 73

May 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1113

Prescription Drug Coverage Stewardship Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

May 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1115

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian

tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced May 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1123

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain microphones used

in automotive interiors.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced May 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

May 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1126

A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be expended for the payment or reimbursement of a drug that is prescribed to a sex offender for the treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 25, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

May 25, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1128

Pharmaceutical Advertising and Prudent Purchasing Act

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1142

Helping Our Patriotic Employers at Helping Our Military Employees

Act of 2005

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1147

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

the expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, and for

other purposes.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1148

Clinical Social Work Medicare Equity Act of 2005

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1152

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1153

Coal-based Generation Improvement Act

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1156

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the

credit period for electricity produced from renewable resources at

certain facilities, to extend the credit for electricity produced from

certain renewable resources, and for other purposes.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1157

Fair Treatment for Precious Metals Investors Act

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1159

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently

extend the subpart F exemption for active financing.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1160

Legal Services Benefit Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

May 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1161

A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to exempt preparation for high-skill, high-demand jobs from participation and time limits under the temporary assistance for needy families program.

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced June 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1167

A bill to provide that certain wire rods shall not be subject to any

antidumping duty or countervailing duty order.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced June 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1178

Securing Access, Value, and Equality in Health Care Act

MARTINEZ, MEL [R-FL] (introduced June 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1179

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that

benefits under part D of such title have no impact on benefits

under other Federal programs.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

June 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1186

Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act

DOMENICI, PETE V. [R-NM] (introduced June 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

June 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1192

Warm Welcome Home Act

SALAZAR, KEN [D-CO] (introduced June 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1199

Prompt Disability Payment to Mesothelioma Victims Act of 2005

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced June 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1200

Realistic Roofing Tax Treatment Act of 2005

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced June 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

June 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1201

A bill to prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property.

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced June 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1203

Climate Change Technology Tax Incentives Act of 2005

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced June 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

June 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1204

Getting Results for Advanced Degrees Act

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced June 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

June 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1213

First-Time Homebuyers’ Tax Credit Act of 2005

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced June 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1217

Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced June 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: 23

June 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1218

Teacher Excellence for All Children Act of 2005

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

June 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1222

Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Maintenance Act

STEVENS, TED [R-AK] (introduced June 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

June 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1225

Access to Affordable Health Care Act

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced June 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1227

Health Information Technology Act of 2005

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced June 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

June 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1229

Renewable Energy Incentives Act

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

June 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1230

Highway Reauthorization and Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 19, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

June 14, 2005—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 109–82.

June 14, 2005—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 127.

S. 1237

SAVE LIVES Act

MCCAIN, JOHN [R-AZ] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1240

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies, and for other purposes.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

June 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1241

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on fixed ratio speed changers

for truck-mounted concrete mixers.

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1242

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on lutetium oxide.

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1243

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on triethylene glycol bis[3-(3-

tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)propionate].

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1244

Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

June 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1245

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phosphoric acid, lanthanum

salt, cerium terbium-doped.

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced June 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1253

Rural Renaissance Act II of 2005

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced June 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

June 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1254

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on nitrocellulose.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced June 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1255

Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service

Act of 2005

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced June 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

June 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1277

Heart Attack Safety Act of 2005

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced June 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1286

Health Care Accountability Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

June 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1292

Telework Tax Incentive Act

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1293

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1297

Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act of 2005

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1298

Health Care for Young Adults Act of 2005

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1302

Stop the Raid on Social Security Act of 2005

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1303

MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2005

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1305

Parents’ Tax Relief Act of 2005

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1307

Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade

Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to section 2103(b)(3) of Public Law 107–210.

June 28, 2005—Committee on Finance. Committee consideration and

Mark Up Session held.

June 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

June 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

June 29, 2005—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 149.

June 29, 2005—Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed

to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61–34. Record Vote Number: 169.

June 30, 2005—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

54–45. Record Vote Number: 170.

Aug. 31, 2005—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance

filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of

July 29, 2005. Report No. 109–128.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 3045, which became Public Law

109–53 on Aug. 2, 2005.

S. 1308

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1309

Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 18

June 23, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1319

Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of

2005

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced June 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

June 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1321

Telephone Excise Tax Repeal and Taxpayer Protection and Assistance

Act of 2006

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced June 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 17

June 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to section 2103(b)3 of Public Law 107–210.

June 28, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

June 28, 2006—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

June 28, 2006—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

June 29, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

June 29, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

60–34. Record Vote Number: 190. (text as passed Senate: CR

S6763–6768)

Feb. 5, 2006—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance filed

written report. Report No. 109–364. Additional views filed.

S. 1327

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

active business definition under section 355.

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced June 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1329

Small Business Health Care Act of 2005

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced June 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1330

Housing America’s Workforce Act

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced June 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

June 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1334

Professional Sports Integrity and Accountability Act

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced June 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

June 29, 2005—Referred to the Committees on Finance, Commerce,

Science, and Transportation.

Sept. 28, 2005—Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 109–525.

S. 1335

Justice for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2005

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced June 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

June 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1343

Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2005

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1345

Improved Access to Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2005

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1356

Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1359

Retirement Savings and Security Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1360

Domestic Partner Health Benefits Equity Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 12

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1363

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent dividends received from corporations in tax havens from receiving a

reduced tax rate.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1365

TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2005

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1366

Public Good IRA Rollover Act

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced June 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

June 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1385

Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act of 2005

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced July 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1401

Uniformed Services Differential Pay Protection Act

GREGG, JUDD [R-NH] (introduced July 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

40

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S. 1403

Medicare Cost Contract Extension and Refinement Act of 2005

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced July 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1405

Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of

2005

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced July 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 27

July 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1417

Milk Import Tariff Equity Act

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced July 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 17

July 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1421

United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced July 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1440

Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Act of 2005

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 24

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1441

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include wireless telecommunications equipment in the definition of qualified

technological equipment for purposes of determining the depreciation treatment of such equipment.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1444

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Industries Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1447

Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1449

American Veterans Homeownership Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1450

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Aspirin.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1451

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur IL.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1452

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur E 14.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1453

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur VP LS 2253.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1454

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Walocel MW 3000 PFV.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1455

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on XAMA 2.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1456

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on XAMA 7.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1457

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on Baytron C-R.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1458

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on Baytron and Baytron P.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1459

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on TSME.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1460

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on D-Mannose.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1466

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur R-E.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1467

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Walocel VP-M 20660.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1468

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Crelan VP LS 2147 (selfblocked cycloaliphatic polyuretdione).

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1469

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur BL XP 2468.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

42

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1470

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur HL.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1471

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur RF-E.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1473

Commercial Fishermen Safety Act of 2005

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1474

A bill to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to clarify the Permanent University Fund arbitrage exception and to increase from

20 percent to 30 percent the amount of securities and obligations

benefitting from the exception.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1475

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on cyclopentanone.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1476

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on glyoxylic acid.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced July 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1486

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on Baytron M.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1487

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Sorafenib.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1503

Healthy America Act of 2005

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced July 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

July 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1507

Internet Safety and Child Protection Act of 2005

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced July 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 12

July 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1514

OTC Medicine Tax Fairness Act of 2005

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced July 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

July 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1515

Medicaid Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants Access

Act of 2005

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced July 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

43

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1523

Small Business Expensing Permanency Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1524

A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for

individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates.

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 17

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1528

Equine Equity Act of 2005

MCCONNELL, MITCH [R-KY] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1530

Community Forestry Conservation Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1533

Incentives to Educate American Children (I Teach) Act of 2005

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1538

America’s Better Classroom Act of 2005

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1539

Adoption Equality Act of 2005

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1542

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to create a Chief Trade Prosecutor to ensure compliance with trade agreements, and for other

purposes.

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1547

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain vinyl chloride-vinyl

acetate copolymers.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1551

Protecting Free Trade in Pharmaceuticals Act of 2005

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1553

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance tax

incentives for small property and casualty insurance companies.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1559

Emergency Relief Tax Check-Off for Our Armed Forces Act of 2005

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

44

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1563

ABCs for Children’s Health Act of 2005

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1565

Tax Shelter and Tax Haven Reform Act of 2005

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1568

Communities First Act

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1569

State Long-Term Care Partnership Act of 2005

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1572

Medicaid for American Indians and States Act of 2005

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1573

Retiree Health Benefits Act of 2005

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1574

Affordable Access to Medicare Providers Act of 2005

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1580

Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 18

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1581

Science Park Administration Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1584

Child Protection and Home Safety Act of 2005

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1585

Medicaid Health Plan Rebate Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1587

Children’s Health Equity Technical Amendment Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 13

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1588

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that

the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be

considered available resources under the supplemental security program.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1589

Affordability in Medicare Premiums Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1590

Making Savings Automatic Act of 2005

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1591

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

rules relating to the suspension of interest and certain penalties

where the taxpayer is not contacted by the Internal Revenue Service within 18 months.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1592

Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1593

Medicare Payment Adjustment To Community Health Centers

(PATCH) Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1595

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

a 3-year recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices.

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1598

Child Protection and Home Safety Act of 2005

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1601

A bill to extend temporarily the duty suspension on certain semi-manufactured forms of gold.

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1602

Improving Long-Term Care Choices Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1609

20/20 Biofuels Challenge Act of 2005

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1617

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on gemifloxacin, gemifloxacin

mesylate, and gemifloxacin mesylate sesquihydrate.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Sept. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1621

Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2005

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Sept. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Sept. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1623

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Lewatit.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Sept. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1624

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Sept. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1625

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ion-exchange resins.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Sept. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1626

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain vinyl chloride-vinyl

acetate copolymers.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Sept. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1631

Windfall Profits Rebate Act of 2005

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Sept. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Sept. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1632

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special depreciation allowance for certain property acquired during the

3-year period beginning August 29, 2005.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1637

Katrina Emergency Relief Act of 2005

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced Sept. 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: 24

Sept. 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1650

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on prohexadione calcium.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1651

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on methyl methoxy acetate.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1652

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on methoxyacetic acid.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1653

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on N-Methylpiperidine.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1654

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on p-trifluoromethyl benzaldehyde.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1655

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on quinclorac technical.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1656

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on pyridaben.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1657

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-acetylnicotinic acid.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1658

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on sodium orthophenylphenol.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1659

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on a certain chemical.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1660

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain ion

exchange resin.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1661

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain ion

exchange resin.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1662

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain ion

exchange resin.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1663

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain chemical.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1664

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain ion

exchange resin.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

48

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1665

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on a certain ion

exchange resin.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1666

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on a certain chemical.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1667

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Baypure CX.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1668

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on a certain chemical.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1669

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Isoeicosane.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1670

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Isododecane.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1671

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Isohexadecane.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1672

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on aminoguanidine bicarbonate.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1673

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on O-Chlorotoluene.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1674

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Bayderm Bottom DLV-N.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1675

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2,3-Dichloronitrobenzene.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1676

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on O-Toluidine.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1677

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently

extend the deduction for college tuition expenses and to expand

such deduction to include expenses for books.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1678

Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2005

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1679

Working to Enhance Courts for At-Risk and Endangered Kids Act of

2005

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Sept. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1691

Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2005

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Sept. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

Sept. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1693

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the temporary expensing of equipment used in refining of liquid fuels.

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Sept. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1696

Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

Sept. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 13, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Sept. 15, 2005—S.AMDT. 1722 Amendment SA 1722 proposed by

Senator Grassley. In the nature of a substitute.

Sept. 15, 2005—S.AMDT. 1722 Amendment SA 1722 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sept. 15, 2005—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

Sept. 15, 2005—Ordered held at desk.

Sept. 15, 2005—Senate vitiated previous passage.

Sept. 15, 2005—Senate vitiated previous action (ordered held at desk)

by Unanimous Consent.

Sept. 15, 2005—Ordered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under

General Orders.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 3768, which became Public Law

109–73 on Sept. 23, 2005.

S. 1697

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Hope

Scholarship Credit to cover fees, books, supplies, and equipment

and to exempt Federal Pell Grants and Federal supplemental educational opportunity grants from reducing expenses taken into account for the Hope Scholarship Credit.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1698

Vaccines for the New Millennium Act of 2005

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Sept. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Sept. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1705

A bill to allow a credit against income tax for providing housing to

victims of Hurricane Katrina and to amend the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986 to waive the limitation on charitable donations by

individuals for donations for the relief of the victims of Hurricane

Katrina.

SALAZAR, KEN [D-CO] (introduced Sept. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1706

Long-Term Care Act of 2005

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Sept. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1723

Working Waterfront Preservation Act of 2005

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Sept. 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Sept. 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1728

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently

extend the Indian employment credit and the depreciation rules for

property used predominantly within an Indian reservation.

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced Sept. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1730

Truth in Budgeting Act of 2005

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Sept. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1733

A bill to establish pilot projects under the medicare program to provide incentives for home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and communications technologies.

THUNE, JOHN [R-SD] (introduced Sept. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1740

Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of

2005

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Sept. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Sept. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1750

Social Security Guarantee Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1754

A bill to apply the Federal medical assistance percentage determined

for a State for fiscal year 2005 for fiscal years 2006 through 2014.

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced Sept. 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1757

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to make residents

of Puerto Rico eligible for the refundable portion of the child tax

credit.

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1765

Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Sept. 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1766

Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced Sept. 22, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 22, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1770

Hurricane Katrina Fast-Track Refunds for Working Families Act of

2005

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Sept. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Sept. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1775

Working Family Child Assistance Act

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Sept. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

Sept. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1778

Medicare Cost-Sharing and Welfare Extension Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 7, 2005—Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to

the Subcommittee on Health.

S. 1780

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to

improve the public disclosure of activities of exempt organizations,

and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets, and for other purposes.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 14

Sept. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1781

Refinery Investment Tax Assistance Act of 2005

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Sept. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1782

Qualified Personal Service Corporations Clarification Act of 2005

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced Sept. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1791

Timber Tax Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 31

Sept. 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1795

Social Security COLA Protection Act of 2005

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced Sept. 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Sept. 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1798

Medicare Do Not Call Act

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Sept. 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 7

Sept. 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1799

Government Pension Offset Reform Act

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced Sept. 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 14

Sept. 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1800

New Markets Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Sept. 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 17

Sept. 29, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1808

Medicare Beneficiary Assistance Improvement Act

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Sept. 30, 2005).

Cosponsors: 8

Sept. 30, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1809

Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Relief (REPAIR) Act of 2005

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Oct. 3, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 3, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1816

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the manufacturing deduction provided by the American Jobs Creation Act

of 2004 with respect to income attributable to domestic production

activities in Puerto Rico.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 4, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 4, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1818

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the manufacturing deduction provided by the American Jobs Creation Act

of 2004 with respect to income attributable to domestic production

activities in any possession of the United States, and for other purposes.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Oct. 4, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 4, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1819

401(k) Enhancement Act: Encouraging Retirement Savings

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 4, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 4, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1822

Medicare HEALS Act of 2005

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced Oct. 5, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 5, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1824

Strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit Act of 2005

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Oct. 5, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 5, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1825

Multiemployer Plan Funding and Deduction Reform Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 5, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 5, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1826

Older Worker Opportunity Act

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced Oct. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1833

Medicaid Health Opportunity Account Act of 2005

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Oct. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1840

Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act

THUNE, JOHN [R-SD] (introduced Oct. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 12

Oct. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1841

Medicare Informed Choice Act of 2005

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced Oct. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 30

Oct. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1850

Rapid Efficiency Credit Act of 2005

SALAZAR, KEN [D-CO] (introduced Oct. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1852

Reducing the Incentives to Guzzle Gas Act

SALAZAR, KEN [D-CO] (introduced Oct. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 6, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1861

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the

phaseout of personal exemptions and the overall limitation on

itemized deductions.

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced Oct. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1864

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain

farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for

purposes of depreciation.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Oct. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 14

Oct. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1868

GAS Act

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1884

Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act of

2005

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Oct. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1889

Comprehensive Entitlement Reform Commission Act of 2005

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced Oct. 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1890

Government Settlement Transparency Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Oct. 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1893

Biotechnology Future Investment Expansion Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1895

Private Property Rights Protection Act

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Oct. 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

54

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S. 1900

Keep the Promise of Medicare Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Oct. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Oct. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1903

Generic Prescription Drug Fairness Act of 2005

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Oct. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1906

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude property tax rebates and other benefits provided to volunteer firefighters, search and rescue personnel, and emergency medical responders from income and employment taxes and wage withholding.

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced Oct. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1909

Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2005

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced Oct. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1910

Electronic Prescription Drug Act of 2005

SUNUNU, JOHN E. [R-NH] (introduced Oct. 24, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 24, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1921

A bill to promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and replacing such taxes with a national sales tax and

a business tax.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Oct. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1922

A bill to authorize appropriate action if negotiations with Japan to

allow the resumption of United States beef exports are not successful, and for other purposes.

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Oct. 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 23

Oct. 26, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1927

Fair Flat Tax Act of 2005

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Oct. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1929

Faircare Act

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced Oct. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1937

Haiti Economic Recovery Opportunity Act

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Oct. 27, 2005).

Cosponsors: 19

Oct. 27, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1939

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on hexanedioic acid, polymer

with 1,3-benzenedimethanamine.

WARNER, JOHN [R-VA] (introduced Oct. 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 28, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1942

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1-Methoxy-2-propanol in

solvent.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Nov. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1943

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,5-

Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 2-[[8-[[4-[[3-[[[2-(ethenylsulfonyl)ethyl]amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-6-fluoro-1,3,5-triazin2-yl]amino]-1-hydroxy-3,6-disulfo-2-naphthalenyl]azo]-,

tetrasodium salt.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Nov. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1944

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Cuprate(3-), [2-

[[[3-[[4-[[2-[2-(ethenylsulfonyl)ethoxy]ethyl]amino]-6-fluoro-1,3,5-

triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)-5-sulfophenyl]azo-

.kappa.N2]phenylmethyl]azo-.kappa.N1]-4-sulfobenzoato(5-)-

.kappa.O],trisodium.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Nov. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1945

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,7-

Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 5-[[4-chloro-6-[[2-[[4-fluoro-6-[[5-hydroxy-6-[(4-methoxy-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-7-sulfo-2-

naphthalenyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-1-

methylethyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-3-[[4-

(ethenylsulfonyl)phenyl]azo]-4-hydrox’-, sodium salt.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Nov. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1946

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 7,7’-[1,3-

propanediylbis[imino(6-fluoro-1,3,5-triazine-4,2-diyl)imino[2-

[(aminocarbonyl)amino]-4,1-phenylene]azo]]bis-,sodium salt.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Nov. 1, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 1, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1951

CLASS Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Nov. 2, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 2, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1953

National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 2, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2005—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an

original measure.

Jan. 2, 2005—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 109–174.

Jan. 2, 2005—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 276.

S. 1954

Insular Possessions Act of 2005

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Nov. 2, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 2, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1963

Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Nov. 4, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 4, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1964

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

determination and deduction of interest on qualified education

loans.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Nov. 4, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 4, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1973

Energy Tax Rebate Act of 2005

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Nov. 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 8, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1981

Windfall Profits Tax Act of 2005

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Nov. 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1982

Home Energy Assistance Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Nov. 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1987

Low-Income Home Energy Security Tax Act

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced Nov. 9, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 9, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2002

BSE and Other Prior Disease Prevention and Public Health Protection Act

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Nov. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

S. 2009

Agriculture Hurricane Recovery Act of 2005

MARTINEZ, MEL [R-FL] (introduced Nov. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2010

Elder Justice Act

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Nov. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 30

Nov. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Aug. 3, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Sept. 19, 2006—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109–337.

Sept. 19, 2006—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 617.

S. 2020

Tax Relief Act of 2005

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 15, 2005—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an

original measure.

Nov. 16, 2005—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.

Nov. 16, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Nov. 16, 2005—S.AMDT. 2587 Amendment SA 2587 proposed by

Senator Dorgan. (consideration: CR S12926–12938) To amend the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall

profit tax on crude oil and to rebate the tax collected back to the

American consumer, and for other purposes.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2605 Amendment SA 2605 proposed by

Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S13090–13092, S13124; text:

CR S13090) Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal

Emergency Management Agency should immediately address

issues relating to no-bid contracting.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2647 Amendment SA 2647 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S13113–13114; text: CR

S13113–13114) To provide an extension and increase in minimum

tax relief to individuals.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2647 Amendment SA 2647 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2625 Amendment SA 2625 proposed by

Senator Nelson NE. (consideration: CR S13120–13121, S13130;

text: CR S13120–13121) To require the Secretary of the Treasury

to establish a disability preference program for qualified tax collection contracts.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2647 Amendment SA 2647, previously

agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified:

CR S13123)

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2605 Amendment SA 2605 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2625 Amendment SA 2625 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2658 Amendment SA 2658 proposed by

Senator Dayton. (consideration: CR S13134; text: CR S13134) To

provide valuation of employee personal use of noncommercial aircraft.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2658 Amendment SA 2658 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2669 Amendment SA 2669 proposed by

Senator Landrieu. (consideration: CR S13134–13135; text as modified: CR S13134–13135) To provide housing relief for individuals

affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2669 Amendment SA 2669 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2655 Amendment SA 2655 proposed by

Senator Craig. (consideration: CR S13135–13136; text: CR

S13135) To express the sense of the Congress regarding the conditions for the United States to become a signatory to any multilateral agreement on trade resulting from the World Trade Organization’s Doha Development Agenda Round.

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S. 2020—Continued

Nov. 17, 2005—S.AMDT. 2655 Amendment SA 2655 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 18, 2005—S.AMDT. 2670 Amendment SA 2670 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S13137) To provide for a

manager’s amendment.

Nov. 18, 2005—S.AMDT. 2670 Amendment SA 2670 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 18, 2005—Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

64–33. Record Vote Number: 347.

S. 2022

Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2005

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Nov. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2025

Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Nov. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 27

Jan. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2026

Medicare Prescription Drug Gap Disclosure Act

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Nov. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2027

United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 18, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Dec. 8, 2005—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/18, 2005 without

amendment. With written report No. 109–199.

Dec. 8, 2005—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 306.

S. 2031

A bill to provide for the valuation of employee personal use of noncommercial aircraft for purposes of Federal income tax inclusion.

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Nov. 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 17, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2045

Health Care for Hybrids Act

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Nov. 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 17, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2051

A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of

the Freely Associated States.

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Nov. 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 17, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2052

Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2005

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced Nov. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 4

Jan. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2053

Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2005

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Nov. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2062

School Bus Driver Tax Fairness Act of 2005

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced Nov. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2071

Community and Rural Medical Residency Preservation Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Nov. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 9

Jan. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2073

Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2005

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Nov. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2074

Medicaid Indian Health Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Nov. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: 5

Jan. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2077

Tax Relief for Private Forest Landowners Act of 2005

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced Nov. 18, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 18, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2080

Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2005

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced Dec. 12, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 12, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2086

IRA Equity Act of 2005

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Dec. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2092

Supreme Court Tax Accountability Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Dec. 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 13, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2100

Tax Depreciation, Modernization, and Simplification Act of 2005

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Dec. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2103

A bill to impose a temporary windfall profits tax on crude oil and

provide a rebate to each household from the revenues resulting

from such tax.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced Dec. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 14, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2105

Home Energy Savings Incentives Act of 2005

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Dec. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2107

Household Energy and Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Dec. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2109

National Innovation Act of 2005

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Dec. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 23

Feb. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2110

Collaboration for the Recovery of Endangered Species Act

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Dec. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2111

Small Business Growth Initiative Act of 2005

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Dec. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 15, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2119

TANF and Related Programs Extension Act of 2005

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Dec. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2122

Date Certain Tax Code Replacement Act

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced Dec. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2137

All Kids Health Insurance Coverage Act of 2005

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Dec. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2139

Earned Income Tax Credit Simplification Act of 2005

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Dec. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 16, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2142

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of suit pants.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Dec. 19, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 19, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2152

Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act

ENZI, MICHAEL B. [R-WY] (introduced Dec. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2153

Streamlined Sales Tax Simplification Act

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Dec. 20, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 20, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2164

Health and Welfare Relief Act of 2005

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Dec. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

Feb. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2168

Medicare Drug Benefit Protections Act of 2005

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Dec. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2173

Medicare Dual Eligible Identification and Enrollment Facilitation Act

of 2005

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Dec. 21, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 21, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2181

Medicare State Reimbursement Act of 2006

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Jan. 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 24

Jan. 20, 2006—Read twice and referred, under authority of the order

of the Senate of Jan. 18, 2006, to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2182

Tax Code Termination Act

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced Jan. 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 7

Jan. 20, 2006—Read twice and referred, under authority of the order

of the Senate of Jan. 18, 2006, to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2183

Requiring Emergency Pharmaceutical Access for Individual Relief

(REPAIR) Act of 2006

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Jan. 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 29

Jan. 20, 2006—Read twice and referred, under authority of the order

of the Senate of Jan. 18, 2006, to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2184

Long-Term Care Resident Part D Assistance Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2187

Paul Coverdell Homestead Open Space Preservation and Conservation Act of 2006

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2188

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on hydrazine hydrate.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2189

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain fungicides containing zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2190

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 11-

aminoundecanoic acid (monomer 11).

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2191

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on thiophanatemethyl.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2192

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on thiophanatemethyl fungicide 70% wettable powder.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2193

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish fairness in the treatment of certain pension plans maintained by

churches, and for other purposes.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2199

PACE-Finance Act

DOMENICI, PETE V. [R-NM] (introduced Jan. 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 61

Jan. 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2203

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate

cost-sharing under part D of such title for certain full-benefit dual

eligible individuals.

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Jan. 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2207

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain manufacturing equipment.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2208

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on para-Chlorophenol.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2209

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Chloro-3-[[3-(4-

methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxopropyl]-amino]-do decyl ester.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2210

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,6

Dichlorotoluene.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2211

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Fluorobenzene.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2212

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Diresul Brown GN Liquid

Crude.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2213

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on sulfur black 1.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2214

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on reduced vat blue 43.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2215

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Sulfur Blue 7.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2216

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,4-Benzendicarboxylic

Acid, Polymer With N,N-Bis(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-Ethanediamine,

Cyclized, Me Sulfates.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2217

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Aniline 5 Di-sulphonic

Acid.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2218

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain sawing

machines.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2219

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain sector

mold press machines.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2220

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain manufacturing equipment for molding.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2221

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain extruders

used in the production of radial tires.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2222

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of entries of certain manufacturing equipment.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2223

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain manufacturing equipment used for working iron or steel.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2224

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of entries of certain mold press machines.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2225

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of entries of certain manufacturing equipment.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2226

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of entries of certain manufacturing equipment.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Jan. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2227

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

to remove the 100 percent tariff imposed on roasted chicory and

other roasted coffee substitutes.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced Jan. 31, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 31, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2229

Medicare for All Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Jan. 31, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 31, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2234

Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Feb. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2238

Medicare Prescription Drug Emergency Guarantee Act of 2006

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Feb. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2240

Medicare Part D Reform Act of 2006

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Feb. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2243

College Access and Affordability Act

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced Feb. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2244

CARE Act of 2006

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced Feb. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2249

Sportsmen’s Privacy Protection Act

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Feb. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2255

Medicare Drug Formulary Protection Act

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Feb. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 10

Feb. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2257

Hurricane Katrina Working Family Tax Relief Act of 2006

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Feb. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2260

Patients Before Profits Act of 2006

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Feb. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2267

A bill to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply

certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, the products of the People’s Republic of China.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Feb. 9, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 9, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2270

Health Care COBRA OffSet Tax Savings Act of 2006

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced Feb. 9, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 9, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2272

Youth Exchange Support Act of 2006

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Feb. 10, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 10, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2281

Aging with Respect and Dignity Act of 2005

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Feb. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2282

Medicare Home Health Telehealth Access Act of 2006

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Feb. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2286

Equality for Two-Parent Families Act of 2006

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Feb. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2287

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and

permanently extend the expensing of certain depreciable business

assets for small businesses.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2289

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the

per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education

payments under the Medicare program.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Feb. 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2301

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic quartz or synthetic

fused silica.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Feb. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2305

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the

amendments made by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 requiring

documentation evidencing citizenship or nationality as a condition

for receipt of medical assistance under the Medicaid program.

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Feb. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 13

Feb. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2309

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

definition of agri-biodiesel.

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced Feb. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2312

Social Security Number Protection Act of 2006

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Feb. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2313

Medicare Drug Honest Pricing Act of 2006

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Feb. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2317

Trade Competitiveness Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Feb. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2319

Hurricane Katrina Recovery Act of 2006

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Feb. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2323

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain highperformance loudspeakers.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2324

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain audio headphones.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2325

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain audio headphones

achieving full-spectrum noise reduction.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2328

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain synthetic

filament yarns.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2329

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain filament

yarns.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2330

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain R-core

transformers.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2331

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the period for which the designation of an area as an empowerment zone

is in effect.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2340

Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2006

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced Feb. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2342

Medicare-Guaranteed Prescription Drug Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Mar. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2344

Existing Drug Coverage Protection Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Mar. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2345

America’s Business Choice Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Mar. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2347

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and

modify the tax credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds.

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Mar. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2352

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain manufacturing equipment.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Mar. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2353

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain integrated machines

for manufacturing pneumatic tires.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Mar. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2354

Medicare Prescription Drug Gap Reduction Act of 2006

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced Mar. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: 18

Mar. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2357

Right Time to Reinvest in America’s Competitiveness and Knowledge

Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Mar. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2359

Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2006

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Mar. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2366

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the

recapture bond provisions of the low income housing tax credit

program.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Mar. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2368

Border Security and Interior Enforcement Improvement Act of 2006

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced Mar. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2379

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for health and long-term care insurance costs of individuals not

participating in employer-subsidized health plans.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced Mar. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2382

Small Employers Health Benefits Program Act of 2006

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Mar. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 24

Mar. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2386

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1-Flouro-2-nitrobenzene.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Mar. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2397

Long-Term Care Trust Account Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Mar. 9, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 9, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2398

Energy Competitiveness Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 9, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 9, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2401

Alternative Energy Extender Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Mar. 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2404

A bill to extend the duty suspension on o-tert-Butylcyclohexanol.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Mar. 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2405

A bill to extend the temporary duty suspension for acetanisole.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Mar. 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2406

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2 Pentanediol.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Mar. 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2407

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on p-Anisaldehyde.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Mar. 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2409

Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Mar. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2411

A bill to reliquidate certain entries of salmon.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2414

Simplification Through Additional Reporting Tax Act of 2006

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Mar. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2423

Securing Excellence in Education for Our Kids in Math and Science

Act of 2006

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Mar. 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2424

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the

contribution limits for health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Mar. 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2427

Sustainable Solvency First for Social Security Act of 2006

BENNETT, ROBERT F. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2431

Savings Competitiveness Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2446

American Fuels Act of 2006

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Mar. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2451

Hurricane Rita Relief Act of 2006

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Mar. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2456

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Crotonaldehyde.

PRYOR, MARK L. [D-AR] (introduced Mar. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2457

Small Business Health Insurance Relief Act of 2006

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2458

Kick Start to College Act

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Mar. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2462

Small Business Tax Flexibility Act of 2006

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2471

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Red 1 Dye.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read the second time and referred to the Committee

on Finance.

S. 2472

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Red 1:1 Dye.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2473

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Violet 11 Dye.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2474

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Violet 11:1 Dye.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2476

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on NCyclohexylthiophthalimide.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2477

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4,4’-Dithiodimorpholine.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2478

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2479

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain Tetramethylthiuram

Disulfide.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2481

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire additional

full-time non-supervisory import specialists of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Mar. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2484

Protecting Taxpayer Privacy Act

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Mar. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2485

Secure Rural Schools and Communities Funding Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 30, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 30, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2494

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for the payment of premiums for high deductible health plans,

to allow a credit for certain employment taxes paid with respect

to premiums for high deductible health plans and contributions to

health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced Apr. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2498

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the

disclosure of tax return information by tax return preparers to third

parties.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Apr. 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2503

Disabled Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2006

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Apr. 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 18

Mar. 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2504

End Child Poverty Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2505

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on aerosol valves designed to

deliver a metered dose (50 microliters) of a pressurized liquid pharmaceutical.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced Apr. 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2510

Small Employers Health Benefits Program Act of 2006

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 26

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2512

Transportation Empowerment Act

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2513

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Spiroxamine.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2514

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Bronate Advanced.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2515

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cyclanilide technical.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2516

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Beta-cyfluthrin.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2517

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2518

A bill to modify the article description relating to 2-Chlorobenzyl

chloride, and for other purposes.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2519

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Spiromesifen.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2520

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Thiacloprid.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2521

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pyrimethanil.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2522

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty with respect to

Iprodione, and for other purposes.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2523

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Trifloxystrobin.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2524

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on NAHP.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2525

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Foramsulfuron.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2526

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty with respect to

Ethoprop.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2527

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Fenamidone.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2528

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Alkylketone.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2529

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Oxadiazon.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2530

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Methyl-5-n-propoxy-2,4-

dihydro-1,2,4-triazol-3-one.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2531

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty with respect to

Fosetyl-Al.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2532

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Cyclopropane-1,1-

dicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2533

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphorus Thiochloride.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2534

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4-Dichloroaniline.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2535

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Mixtures of (+-)-(cis and

trans)-1[[2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]-methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2536

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Acetylbutyrolactone.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2537

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cyfluthrin (Baythroid).

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2538

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Bromoxynil Octanoate

Tech.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2539

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Bromoxynil Meo.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2540

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Deltamethrin.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2541

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Quinoline, 6 ethoxy 1,2

dihydro 2,2,4 trimethyl.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2542

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on tricholorobenzene.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2543

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3-Dibromo-5-dimethylhydantoin.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2544

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on MCPA.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2546

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty with respect to

Flufenacet (FOE hydroxy).

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2549

Health Savings Account Affordability Act

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2550

Free Internet Filing Act

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2554

Affordability in the Individual Market Act

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Apr. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2558

Keep America Competitive Tax Credit Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2563

Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PHARM) Act of

2006

COCHRAN, THAD [R-MS] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 24

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2571

BOLD Energy Act of 2006

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2574

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf club driver

heads.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2575

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf club fairway

heads.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2576

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf club driver

heads of titanium.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2577

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf club driver

heads with plasma welded face plate.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2578

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf club driver

heads with rhombus shaped center face.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2579

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain leather basketballs.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2580

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain rubber basketballs.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2581

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain volleyballs.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2582

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain basketballs.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2583

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic basketballs.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2585

Fallen Heroes Family Savings Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2588

Health Care Access for Small Businesses Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Apr. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2596

A bill to modify the boundaries for a certain empowerment zone designation.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2601

Health Care Choices for Seniors Act

ALEXANDER, LAMAR [R-TN] (introduced Apr. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2606

Medicare Payment Rate Disclosure Act of 2006

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced Apr. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2614

Alternative Energy Refueling System Act of 2006

THUNE, JOHN [R-SD] (introduced Apr. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2616

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2006

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 14

Mar. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2621

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Mixture (1:1)

of polyricinoleic acid homopolymer, 3-

(dimethylamino)propylamide, dimethylsulfate, quaternized and

polyricinoleic acid.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Apr. 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2622

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 12-

Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, reaction product with N,N-dimethyl-1,3-

propanediamine, dimethyl sulfate, quaternized.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Apr. 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2623

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 40% Polymer acid salt/polymer amide 60% butyl acetate.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Apr. 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2624

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Oxepanone,

polymer with aziridine and tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, dodecanoate

ester.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Apr. 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2625

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1-

octadecanaminium, N,N-di-methyl-N-octadecyl-, (SP-4-2)-

[29H,31H-phtha-locyanine-2sulfonato(3-)-

kN29,kN30,kN31,kN32]cuprate(1-).

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Apr. 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2626

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 50 percent

amine neutralized phosphated polyester polymer, 50 percent

solvesso 100.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Apr. 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2635

Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act of 2006

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Apr. 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 10

Mar. 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2636

Oil Company Acountability Act

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2637

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1, 4-Benzoquinone.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2638

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methylhydroquinone.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2639

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on o-Anisidine.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2640

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Benzoic acid 3,4,5-

trihydroxy-, propyl ester.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2641

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4-Xylidine.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2647

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow imported in the form of 6 sub-bundles.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2648

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Apr. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2662

A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to provide emergency disaster assistance to mitigate the economic losses caused by salmon

fishery restrictions along the California and Oregon coast, and for

other purposes.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2664

Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2665

Medicare Prescription Drug Simplification Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2666

Aviation Fuel Tax Simplification Act

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2670

Energy Fairness for America Act

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2672

Restore a Rational Tax Rate on Petroleum Production Act of 2006

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2673

Gas Price Reduction Act of 2006

THUNE, JOHN [R-SD] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2677

Securing America’s Energy Independence Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 15

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2680

Transforming Energy Now Act of 2006

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2683

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-cyanopyridine.

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced May 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2684

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Mixed Xylidines

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2685

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain textured rolled glass

sheets.

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced May 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2687

Keep the Promise of Medicare Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced May 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2688

Personal Philanthropy Account Act of 2006

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2689

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase certain

alternative fuel and vehicle tax incentives and to eliminate certain

tax incentives for major integrated oil companies, and for other

purposes.

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced May 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2692

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain microphones used

in automotive interiors.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced May 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

May 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2701

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for high deductible health plans for uninsured individuals.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

May 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2705

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Hexythiazox Technical.

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced May 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2706

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Dimethyl Disulfide

(DMDS).

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2709

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on muzzles for dogs.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2710

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on dog leashes.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2711

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on harnesses for dogs.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2712

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on collars for dogs.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2713

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on certain reception apparatus.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2714

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on certain reception apparatus.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2715

A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on certain clock radio combos.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2716

A bill to temporarily reduce the duty on floor coverings and mats of

vulcanized rubber.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2717

A bill to temporarily reduce the duty on manicure and pedicure sets.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2720

Research Competitiveness Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2721

Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 6

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2723

Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act of 2006

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 6

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2726

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Acid Blue

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2727

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Solvent blue

124.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2728

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Pigment Red

185.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2729

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Brown 25.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2730

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Pigment Yellow

1

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2731

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow 213.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2732

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow 219.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2733

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Pigment Yellow

154.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2734

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Blue 80.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2737

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on benzoic acid,

2-amino-4-[[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-, methyl ester.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2738

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Pigment Red

187.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2739

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow 214.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2740

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow 180.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2741

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Solvent blue

104.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2742

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-amino-2,5-

dimethoxy-N-phenylbenzene sulfonamide.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2743

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1-oxa-3, 20-

Diazadispiro [12] Heneicosan-21-one 2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl, reaction

products with Epichloro-hydrin, hydrolyzed and polymerized.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2744

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on isobutyl

parahydroxybenzoic acid and its sodium salt.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2745

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phospinic acid, diethyl-,

aluminum salt.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2746

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphinic acid, diethyl-

, aluminum salt along with synergists and encapsulating agents.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2748

Enhanced Energy Security Tax Incentives Act of 2006

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 12

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2750

Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2006

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2752

A bill to amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit

the service of a member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal

Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust

Fund, or the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund

serving as a member of the public to one four-year term and to

require the President to consult with the chairman and ranking

member of the Committee on Finance of the Senate prior to nominating an individual to serve as such a member.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 4, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 4, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2755

Energy PRICE Act

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced May 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2757

Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2759

Medicare Part D Outreach and Enrollment Enhancement Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced May 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

May 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2760

A bill to suspend the duty on imports of ethanol, and for other purposes.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

May 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2763

Ethanol Fuel Supply Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2775

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on electrical radio

broadcast receivers not combined with a clock.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced May 10, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 10, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2776

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on electrical radio

broadcast receivers combined with a clock.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced May 10, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 10, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2777

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on hand-held radio

scanners.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced May 10, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 10, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2778

Ethanol Fuel Supply Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 10, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 10, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2789

Rural Physicians Relief Act of 2006

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced May 11, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 11, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2790

A bill to repeal the fossil fuel energy tax incentives contained in the

Energy Policy Act of 2005.

BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. [D-DE] (introduced May 11, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 11, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2799

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Methoxy-2-

methyldiphenylamine.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced May 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2804

A bill to extend the duty suspension on polysiloxane.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2805

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2806

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on sodium hypophosphite.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2807

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cyanuric chloride.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2808

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on textured rolled glass sheets.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2809

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4,4’-Diaminostilbene-2,2’-

disulfonic acid.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2811

Medicare Enrollment Fairness Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2816

Biofuels Security Tax Act of 2006

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced May 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

May 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2818

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on automatic shower cleaners.

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced May 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2819

Rural Health Services Preservation Act of 2006

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced May 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

May 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2820

Fuel Emergency Relief Act

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced May 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2821

Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2006

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced May 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2826

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and

expand relief from the alternative minimum tax and to repeal the

extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for

2009 and 2010.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced May 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2829

Clean EDGE Act of 2006

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced May 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 24

May 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2833

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain athletic footwear for

men and boys.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2834

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain athletic shoes.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2835

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain leather footwear for

persons other than men or women.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2836

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain other work footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2837

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain leather and textile

footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2838

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain rubber or plastic footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2839

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain footwear for men.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2840

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain welt footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2841

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain turn or turned footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2842

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain work footwear with

outer soles of leather.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2843

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear with outer

soles of rubber or plastics and with open toes or heels.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2844

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain athletic footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2845

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2846

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain work footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2847

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear with open

toes or heels.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2848

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2849

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain sports shoes.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2850

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain house slippers.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2851

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on sodium methylate powder (NA methylate powder).

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2852

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on allyl

isosulfocyanate.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2853

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2 Hexanediol.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2858

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for

spinning.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2859

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2860

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Acrylic or modacrylic synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for

shipping.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2861

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Chloral.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2862

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Imidacloprid Technical

(Imidacloprid)

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2863

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Triadimefon.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2864

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ACM.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2865

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Permethrin.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2866

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Thidiazuron.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2867

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Flutolanil.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2868

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Resmethrin.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2869

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Clothianidin.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2870

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Mesotrione Technical.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2871

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on MKH 6561 Isocyanate.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2872

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Endosulfan.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2873

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of methyl 4-iodo2-[3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-

yl)ureidosulfonyl]benzoate, sodium salt.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2874

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Ethyl 4,5-dihydro-5,5-diphenyl-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate (Isoxadifen-ethyl).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2875

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on (5-cyclopropyl-4-

isoxazolyl)[2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methoanone (Isoxaflutole).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2876

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Methyl 2-[(4,6-

dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-a-

(methanesulfonamido)-p-toluate (Mesosulfuron-methyl) (CAS No.

208465-21-8) whether or not mixed with application adjuvants.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2877

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of Foramsulfuron

and Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2878

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on formulations of Prosulfuron.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2879

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Spirodiclofen.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2880

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Propamocarb HCL

(Previcur).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2881

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on chloracetic acid, ethyl ester.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2882

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on chloroacetic acid, sodium

salt.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2883

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Phenmedipham.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2884

A bill to facilitate and expedite direct refunds to coal producers and

exporters of the excise tax unconstitutionally imposed on coal exported from the United States.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2885

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmedipham.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2886

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Methidathion

Technical.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2887

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on

difenoconazole.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2888

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on LambdaCyhalothrin.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2889

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on cyprodinil.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2890

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Wakil XL.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2891

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Azoxystrobin

Technical.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2892

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on mucochloric

acid.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2893

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Trinexapacethyl.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2894

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on triasulfuron.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2895

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Imidacloprid

pesticides.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2896

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on crotonic acid.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2897

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 3,6,9-

Trioxaundecanedioic acid.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2898

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 1,3-

Benzenedicarboxamide, N, N’-Bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-

piperidinyl)-).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2899

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on reaction products of phosphorus trichloride with 1,1’-biphenyl and 2,4-bis(1,1-

dimethylethyl)phenol).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2900

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on preparations

based on ethanediamide, N-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-N’-(4-isodecylphenyl)-).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2901

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 1-Acetyl-4-(3-

dodecyl-2,5-dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2902

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 3-Dodecyl-1-

(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-2,5-pyrrolidinedione).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2903

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on

Tetraacetylethylenediamine.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2904

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on sodium esters

of parahydroxybenzoic acid.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2905

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on sodium petroleum sulfonate.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2906

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Diclofop methyl.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2907

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on asulam sodium

salt.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2908

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on ethofumesate.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2909

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Nemacur VL.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2910

A bill to modify the provisions relating to formulations of

Triasulfuron and Dicamba.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2911

A bill to modify the provisions relating to formulations of

Ethanediamide, N-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-N’-(2-ethylphenyl)-).

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2913

Small Business Efficiency Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2916

Unintended Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2006

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced May 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: 12

May 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2919

PBGC Confirmation Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 22, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 22, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2922

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain machines used in

the assembly of motorcycle wheels.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced May 22, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 22, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2923

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Vinclozolin.

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced May 22, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 22, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2924

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on brominated polystyrene

flame retardant.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 22, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 22, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2925

A bill so suspend temporarily the duty on naphthalen-1-yl

methylaminoformate.

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2926

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Fast Yellow

746 Stage.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2927

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Esfenvalerate.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2928

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Yellow 1

Stage.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2929

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Benzyl

carbazate.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2930

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on ink jet textile

printing machinery.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2931

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Magenta 3BOA Stage Stage.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2932

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Cyan 1 special

liquid feed.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2933

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 1-[[2-(2,4-

dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]-methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole).

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2934

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Triasulfuron technical.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2935

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Brodifacoum technical.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2936

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pymetrozine technical.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2937

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on formulations of

thiamethoxam, difenoconazole, fludioxinil, and mefenoxam.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2938

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cypermethrin.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2939

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Yellow 1189.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2940

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Yellow 104.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2941

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Magenta 377.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2942

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Black 1334.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2943

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men’s footwear with

coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2944

A bill to extend temporarily the reduction of duty on Thiamethoxam

technical.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2945

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Thiamethoxam

technical.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2946

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on trifloxysulfuron-sodium

technical.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2947

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Fast Yellow

2 Stage Liquid Feed.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2948

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2949

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear valued

over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2950

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men’s footwear valued over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2951

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

valued over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2952

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain other footwear valued over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2953

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain men’s footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2954

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain footwear not covering

the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2955

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2956

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

not covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2957

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain other footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2958

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain footwear with coated

or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2959

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-methoxy-6-

methylamino-1,3,5-triazine.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2960

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Amino-4-methoxy-6-

methyl-1,3,5-triazine.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2961

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on mixtures of sodium-2-chloro6-[(4,6 dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)thio]benzoate and application adjuvants (pyrithiobac-sodium).

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2962

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Methyl-4-

trifluor omethoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2963

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on formulated products containing mixtures of the active ingredient 2-chloro-n-[[(4-methoxy6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2yl)amino]carbonyl] benzenesulfonamide and

application adjuvants.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2964

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Mixtures of

N-[[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)amino]carbonyl]-3-

(ethylsulfonyl)-2-pyridinesulfonamide and application adjuvants,

and for other purposes.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2965

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

to provide duty free treatment for Propylene Glycol Alginates

(PGA).

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2966

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on AC electric motors of an

output exceeding 6 W but not exceeding 85 W.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2967

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on AC electric motors of an

output exceeding 6 W but not exceeding 105 W.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2968

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain AC electric motors.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2969

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on AC electric motors of an

output exceeding 6 W but not exceeding 95 W.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2971

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on non-high definition color

television reception apparatus, having a single liquid crystal display

for direct viewing exceeding 37 cm but not exceeding 39 cm.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2972

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain 16-inch variable

speed scroll saw machines.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2973

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain standard laminate

wood molding measuring less than 8-feet in length but greater than

4-feet in length.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2974

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain laminate wood

molding measuring less than 4-feet in length.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 1000.

S. 2975

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain laminate wood floor

molding, other than standard molding, less than 4-feet in length but

greater than 3-feet in length.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2976

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 6-inch bench grinders for

grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cement, valued

under $3,025 each.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2977

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 8-inch bench grinders for

grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cement, valued

under $3,025 each.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2978

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 12 or 18 gauge hanging

wire.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2979

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Pyromellitic

Dianhydride.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2980

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 3,4-

Dimethoxybenzaldehyde.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2981

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Aminothiophenol.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2982

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Solvent red 227.

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2986

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on railway car body

shells of stainless steel designed for use in gallery type cab control

railway cars.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2987

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on railway car body

shells of stainless steel designed for gallery type railway cars.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2988

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on railway car body

shells for electric multiple unit commuter coaches of stainless steel.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2990

Medicare Teaching Anesthesiology Funding Restoration Act of 2006

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: 20

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 2991

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on epoxy curing agents.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2992

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of formaldehyde

polymer and toluene.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2993

Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2006

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced May 23, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2994

A bill to provide for the mandatory revocation, in addition to the

mandatory denial, of passports of individuals who have a certain

level of child support arrearages.

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2995

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Butanedioic acid,

dimethylester polymer with 4-hyroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-

piperdine ethanol.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2996

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-

4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2997

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Decanedioic acid,

bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl) ester.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2998

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2-Bis(3-

aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, polymer with N-butyl-2,2,6,6-

tetramethyl-4-piperidinamine and 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2999

Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 5403, which became Public Law

109–239 on 7/3/200

S. 3002

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on a mixture of barium carbonate, strontium carbonate, calcium carbonate, methoxy-2-

propananolacetate-1, for use as emitter suspension cathode coating.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3003

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on resin cement based on calcium carbonate and silicone resins.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 10

S. 3004

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphor YOX, yttrium

oxide phosphor, activated by europium.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3005

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphor-BAG-barium

magnesium aluminate phosphor.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3006

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Yttrium vanadate phosphor.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3007

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phosphor SCAP strontium

chloroapatite-europium.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3008

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on preformed pellets of a mixture of sodium iodide, thallium iodide, dysprosium tri-iodide, holmium tri-iodide, thulium tri-iodide, and sometimes calcium iodide.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3009

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on aluminum nitrate.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3010

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Halophosphor calcium

diphosphate.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3011

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phosphor zinc silicate.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3012

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on strontium magnesium phosphate-tin doped.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3013

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phosphor-YOF FLU PDR

YOX; yttrium oxide phosphor, activated by europium.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3014

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phosphor-stronrium blue,

strontium fluorophosphate, antimony.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3015

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on calcium halophosphate

phosphor activated by manganese and antimony.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3016

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ceramic frit powder.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3017

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphor Lite White and

Phosphor Blue Halo.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3018

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphor-SCA, strontium

halophosphate doped with europium.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3019

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phosphor-cool white small

particle calcium halophosphate phosphor activated by manganese

and antimony.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3020

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phosphor LAP lanthanum

phosphate phosphor, activated by cerium and terbium.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3021

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cerous nitrate.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3022

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain camel hair.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3023

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on waste of camel hair.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3024

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain camel hair carded

or combed.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3025

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on woven fabric of vicuna hair.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3026

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain camel hair not processed.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3027

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on noils of camel hair.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3028

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on kashmir.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3029

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on combed cashmere.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3031

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain articles of platinum.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3032

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain nickel alloy wire.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3033

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Methylionone.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3034

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on titanium mononitride.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced May 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3036

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Vulcuren UPKA 1988.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3037

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Vullcanox 41010 NA/LG.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3038

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Vulkazon AFS/LG.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3039

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cohedur RL.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3040

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Vulkalent E/

C.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3041

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Benzoyl Chloride.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3043

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain refracting and reflecting telescopes.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3044

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on hydraulic control units.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3045

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on converter asy.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3046

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on module and bracket asypower steering.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3047

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on unit asy-battery hi volt.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3048

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain transaxles.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3049

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on shield asy-steering gear.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3050

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on booster and master cyl asybrake.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3051

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic staple fiber of polyester.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3052

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic staple fiber of polyester having a scalloped oval cross section.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3053

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic elastic staple fiber.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3054

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic staple fiber.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3056

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 4,4’-

Oxydiphthalic Anhydride.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3057

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 4,4’-

Oxydianiline.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3058

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 3,3’,4,4’-

Biphenyltetracarboxylic Dianhydride.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3059

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on

difenoconazole.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3060

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Pyromellitic

Dianhydride.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3065

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on (IPN) Isophthalonitrile.

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3066

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Paraquat Dichloride.

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3067

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on NOA 446510 Technical.

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3070

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain aramid chopped

fiber.

ALLARD, WAYNE [R-CO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3071

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on fabric woven with certain

continuous filament wholly nylon type-66 textured yarns.

ALLARD, WAYNE [R-CO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3072

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Ethyl pyruvate.

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3073

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Indoxacarb.

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3074

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Dimethyl carbonate.

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3075

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Polyethylene HE1878.

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3076

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 5-Chloro-1-indanone

(EK179).

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3077

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Mixtures of famoxadone

and Cymoxanil.

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3078

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on

Methylthioglycolate (MTG).

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3079

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Methyl-4-

trifluor omethoxyphenyl-N-(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate).

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3080

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on other footwear with outer

soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers

of leather, valued not over $50 per pair.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3081

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on high accuracy, metal, marine sextants, used for navigating by celestial bodies.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3082

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on step up padded potty seats.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3083

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on traveler padded potty seats.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3084

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on bath tub safe-er-grips.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3085

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Brotje upper heads and

lower rams for skin fastener machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3086

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Brotje nose wheel well machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3087

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Brotje automated frame riveter machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3088

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Brotje IPAC (integrated

panel assembly cell) machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3089

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Serra automated guided vehicles.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3090

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on M. Torres laser scribe machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3091

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Okuma horizontal milling

machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3092

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Okuma double column drilling machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3093

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on M. Torres multi-axis routing machines with universal holding fixtures.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3094

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Handtmann multi-axis drilling and routing machines.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3095

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on pedestal assembly, positive

pressure relief valves.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3096

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on valve assemblies (vacuum

relief).

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3097

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on seals, aerodynamic, fireproof.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3098

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on seals, rear spar, wing center

section.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3099

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on seal assemblies, rear spar.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3100

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on fabric covered aerodynamic

seals.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3101

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on seals, ECS door, front spar.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3102

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on seals, seals, vertical, horizontal stabilizer to body gap.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3103

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on seals, outboard, trailing

edge.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3104

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on numerous other seals made

of rubber or silicone, and covered with, or reinforced with, a fabric

material.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3105

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on seals, aerodynamic, balance

bay, aileron.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3106

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzylsulfonamide.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3107

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ESPI.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3108

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on CMBSI.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3109

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on contoured padded infant

potty seats.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3110

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on bulb seals, slat cove.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3111

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain printed circuit assemblies and other parts of measuring equipment for telecommunications.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3112

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on automated robotic drill systems.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3113

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on wing illumination lights.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3115

Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2006

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3116

Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2006

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3118

A bill to liquidate or reliquidate certain entries of frozen fish.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3119

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on exterior emergency lights.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3120

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain parts and accessories

of measuring or checking instruments.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3123

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ski and snowboard pants.

LEAHY, PATRICK J. [D-VT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3124

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ski boots, cross country ski

footwear and snowboard boots.

LEAHY, PATRICK J. [D-VT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3125

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ski and snowboard pants.

LEAHY, PATRICK J. [D-VT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3126

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ski and snowboard pants.

LEAHY, PATRICK J. [D-VT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3127

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ski and snowboard pants.

LEAHY, PATRICK J. [D-VT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3129

A bill to clarify the classification of certain high-density fiberboard,

and for other purposes.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

109

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3130

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density fiberboard-core, laminate panels exceeding

0.8 grams per cube centimeter entered from 2001 through 2003.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3131

A bill to A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries relating to high-density fiberboard-core, laminate panels

exceeding 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter entered from 2001

through 2002.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3132

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density fiberboard-core, laminate panels exceeding

0.8 grams per cubic centimeter entered in 2002.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3133

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 3,3’,4-4’-

Biphenyltetracarboxylic.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3134

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on methyl acrylate.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3135

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 40-piece carbide router bit

set for woodworking.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3136

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on grass shears with rotating

blade.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3137

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to canned pineapple fruit entered between July 1, 1997,

and June 30, 1998.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3138

A bill to to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries relating to canned pineapple fruit entered between July 1,

1996, and June 30, 1997.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3139

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 4,4NOxydiphthalic anhydride.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3140

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain sulfide pigments.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3141

A bill to extend and modify the suspension of duty on Methyl N-(2-

[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl)-Nmethoxycarbanose (Pyraclostrobin).

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3142

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Mixtures containing 50%

of Methyl (E)-methoxyimino-2(2-o-tolyoxymethyl)phenyl) acetate

(Kresoxim methyl).

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3143

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Diuron.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3144

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on N,N-Dimethylpiperidinium

chloride (Mepiquat chloride).

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3145

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Linuron.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3146

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on formulated product Krovar

I DF.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3147

A bill to clarify the article description and rate of duty for certain

tractor body parts.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3148

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on household one-step, twostep, and three-step steel ladders.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3149

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-piece or 5-piece fireplace

tools of iron or steel.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3150

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on tarpaulins measuring 9-feet

by 12-feet with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3151

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 120-piece, 90-piece, and 60-

piece drill bit sets for woodworking.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3152

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 120-piece drill and driver

bit sets for woodworking.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3153

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain copper lawn sprinklers.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3154

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on garden hoses measuring 150

feet or 50 feet in length, manufactured from non-recycled materials,

having polyvinyl chloride interior tubing, and having a minimum

burst pressure of 26 MPa spray nozzle.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3155

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on RSD 1235.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3156

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on N6-Benzyladenine.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3157

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on MCPB acid and MCPB sodium salt.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3158

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-

chlorophenoxyacetic acid, salts, and esters.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3159

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on gibberellic acid.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3160

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on triphenyltin hydroxide.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3161

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain sebacic acid.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3162

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on bromoxynil octonoate.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3163

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on certain epoxy

molding compounds.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3164

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend trade benefits to

certain tents imported into the United States.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3165

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 5-MPDC.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3166

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Methyl 3-

(trifluoromethyl)benzoate.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3167

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Bentazon.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3168

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3-Dibromo-5,5-

dimethylhydantoin.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3169

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-

(Trifluoromethyoxy)phenyl isocyanate.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3170

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Methylbenzonitrile.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3171

United States Direct Investment Act of 2006

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3174

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on diamino decane.

BYRD, ROBERT C. [D-WV] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3177

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of lanthanum phosphates.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3178

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of yttrium europium oxide co-precipitates.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3179

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of lanthanum, cerium, and terbium phosphates.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3180

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of yttrium cerium phosphates.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3181

A bill to extend the duty suspension on ORGASOL polyamide powders.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3182

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on canned, boiled oysters, not

smoked.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3183

A bill to provide that certain vessel repairs done by United States

crews are not subject to duty.

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

114

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3184

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of the duty on 2-

Mercaptoethanol.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3185

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of the duty on Bifenazate.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3186

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of the duty on Terrazole.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3190

A bill to clarify the classification of certain high-density fiberboard

and for other purposes.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3191

A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of certain

small diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard line and pressure pipe from Romania.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3192

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density laminate panels entered from 1997 through

200

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3193

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density laminate panels entered from 1998 through

200

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3194

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density laminate panels entered from 2000 through

200

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3195

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density laminate panels entered from 1998 through

2000.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3196

A bill to provide for the duty-free entry of certain tramway cars and

associated spare parts for use by the city of Seattle, Washington.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

115

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3197

A bill to modify the provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

of the United States relating to returned property.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3198

A bill to suspend the duty on certain boots.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3199

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on modified steel leaf spring

leaves.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3200

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on steel leaf spring leaves.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3201

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on suspension system stabilizer

bars.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3202

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on vinylidene chloride-methyl

methacrylate-acrylonitrile copolymer.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3203

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1-propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-

hexafluoror-, oxidized, polymerized, reduced hydrolyzed.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3204

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1-Propene,1,1,2,3,3,3-

hexafluoro-oxidized, polymerized.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3205

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1, propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-

hexafluoro-, telomers with chlorotrifluoroethene, oxidized, reduced,

ethyl ester, hydrolyzed.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3206

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on a certain infrared absorbing

dye.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3207

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,1,2-2-Tetrafluoroethene,

oxidized, polymerized.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3208

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Methoxycarbonyl-terminated perfluorinated polyoxymethylene-polyoxyethylene.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3209

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Ethene, tetrafluoro,

oxidized, polymerized, reduced, decarboxylated.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3210

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Ethene tetrafluoro-oxidized,

polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced, ethoxylated.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3211

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Oxiranemethanol, polymers

with reduced methyl esters of reduced polymerized oxidized tetrafluoroethylene.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3212

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Ethene, tetrafluoro-oxidized,

polymerized reduced, methyl esters, reduced.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3213

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain light-absorbing

photo dyes.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3214

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain specialty monomers.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3215

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

to remove the 100 percent tariff imposed on Roquefort cheese.

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3216

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain apparel

articles entered from February 7, 2005, to March 16, 2005, under

the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3217

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain viscose rayon yarn.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3218

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain pepperoncini prepared

or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid in concentrations at 0.5 percent or greater.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3219

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain pepperoncini prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3220

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain Giardiniera prepared

or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid in concentrations less than 0.5 percent.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3221

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Ecoflex F BX701

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3222

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on triphenol phosphine.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3223

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain capers.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3224

A bill to extend the duty reduction on artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3225

A bill to extend temporarily the reduction of duty or artichokes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not

frozen.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3226

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain capers in containers.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3227

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain twisted yarn of viscose rayon.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

118

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3228

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to palm fatty acid distillate.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3229

A bill to clarify the classification of certain high-density fiberboard

and for other purposes.

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3230

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Mesotrione Technical.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3231

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain structures, parts, and

components for use in an isotopic separation facility.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3232

A bill to extend and modify duty suspensions relating to wool, and

for other purposes.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3233

A bill to make technical corrections relating to duties on wool products.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3234

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on lug bottom boots for use

in fishing waders.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3235

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on felt bottom boots for use

in waders.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3236

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf bag bodies.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3240

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

to clarify that tariff treatment of textile parts of seats and other furniture.

CHAFEE, LINCOLN [R-RI] (introduced May 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

119

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3241

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain backpacks with a

removable separate backpack or daypack.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3242

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain backpacks.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3243

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on metsulfuron-methyl.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3244

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on dichlorprop-p acid,

dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl

ester.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3245

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4-DB Acid and 2,4-DB

Dimethylamine Salt.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3246

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Tetraconazole.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3247

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on M-Alcohol.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3248

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on right angle ground fault circuit interrupters.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3249

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on metsulfuron-methyl

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3250

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2, 4-DB Acid and 2,4-DB

Dimethylamine Salt.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3251

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on dichlorprop-p acid,

dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl

ester.

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3252

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on filament fiber tow of rayon.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3253

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on DMSIP.

ALEXANDER, LAMAR [R-TN] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3254

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on parts for use in the manufacture of certain high-performance loudspeakers.

ALEXANDER, LAMAR [R-TN] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3256

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles of 15 amps or less.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3257

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles of greater than 15 amps.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3258

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on in line ground fault circuit

interrupters.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3259

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on high current ground fault

circuit interrupters.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3260

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on plastic lamp-holder

housings containing sockets.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3261

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on porcelain lamp-holder

housings containing sockets.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

121

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3262

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on aluminum lamp-holder

housings containing sockets.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3263

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on brass lamp-holder housings

containing sockets.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3264

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on staple fibers of viscose

rayon, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3265

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on staple fibers of viscose

rayon, not carded.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3266

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on staple fibers of rayon,

carded, combed, or otherwise processed.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3267

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Butralin.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3268

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Butanedioic acid, dimethyl

ester, polymer with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6,-tetramethyl-1-

piperidineethanol.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3269

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 3-amino2’(sulfato-ethyl sulfonyl) ethyl benzamide.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3270

A bill to extend duty suspension on MUB 738 INT.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3271

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on 5-amino-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-xylenesulfonamide.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3272

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of 1,3,5-Triazine2,4,6-triamine,N,N′′′-[1,2-ethane-diyl-bis [[[4,6-bis[butyl(1,2,2,6,6-

pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2-yl] imino]-3,1-

propanediyl]] bis[N′,Ν′′-dibutyl-N′,Ν′′-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-

piperidinyl)- and Butanedioic acid, dimethylester polymer with 4-

hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperdine ethanol.

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3273

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on PHBA.

ALEXANDER, LAMAR [R-TN] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3277

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on wide-range high sensitivity

color zoom digital security camera.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3278

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mini DVD camcorder.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3279

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mini DVD camcorder with

8G HDD.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3280

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mini DVD camcorder with

680K pixel CCD.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3281

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mini DVD camcorder with

20G HDD.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3282

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on metal halide lamp.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3283

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on pressure sensitive film.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3284

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on pressure sensitive film with

adhesive based on styrene-ethylene-butylene copolymer.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3285

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on wide-range high sensitivity

color zoom digital security camera with optical lens zoom power

23x magnification.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3286

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on wide-range high sensitivity

color zoom digital security camera with optical lens zoom power

22x magnification.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3287

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on wide-range high sensitivity

color zoom digital security camera.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3288

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on handheld electronic can

openers.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3289

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electric knives.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3290

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on toaster ovens with singleslot traditional toaster opening on top of oven.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3291

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ice shavers.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3292

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on dual-press sandwich makers

with floating upper lid and lock.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3293

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electric drink mixers with

tilt mixing heads and two-speed motors.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3294

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electric juice extractors

greater than 300 watts but less than 400 watts.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

124

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3295

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electric juice extractors not

less than 800 watts.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3296

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on open-top electric indoor

grills.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3297

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electric coffee grinders.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3298

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electric percolators.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3299

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on automatic drip coffeemakers

other than those with clocks.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3300

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on automatic drip coffeemakers

with electronic clocks.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3301

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electronic under-the-cabinet

mounting electric can openers.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3302

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Nitrocellulose.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3303

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on food slicers and shredders

with top-mounted motors and replaceable mixing bowls.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3304

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Dimethyl Malonate.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

125

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3305

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1-chloro-1, 1-

difluoroethane.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3306

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on lightweight wide angle digital camera lenses.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3307

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital zoom camera lenses

not exceeding 20 ounces in weight.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3308

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on lightweight digital camera

lenses.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3309

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital zoom camera lenses.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3310

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital camera lenses.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3311

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain electrical transformers.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3312

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain color flat panel

screen monitors.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3313

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain color monitors video

with a display diagonal of 56 cm or greater.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3314

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain color monitors.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

126

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3315

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain black and white

monitors.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3316

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 6 V lead-acid storage batteries.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3317

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on cosmetic bags with a flexible outer surface of reinforced or laminated polyvinyl chloride

(PVC).

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3318

A bill to extend and amend the duty on 2 Hydroxypropyl

methylcellulose.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3319

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Zirconyl Chloride.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3320

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on low expansion laboratory

glass.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3321

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on stoppers, lids, and other closures.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3323

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Propylene Glycol Alginates

(PGA) be eliminated.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3324

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of Granulated polytetrafluoroethylene resin from Italy.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3325

Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 10

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

127

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3326

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered between August 2001 and February

2003.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3327

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in September through December,

2005.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3328

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of fiberboard entered in 2001, 2002, and 2006.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3329

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in February through May, 2005.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3330

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in August through December, 2004.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3331

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in June through August, 2004.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3332

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in April through June, 2004.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3333

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in February through April, 2004.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3334

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3335

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered between May 2005 and September

2005.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

128

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3336

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in April through August, 2001.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3337

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered between December 2002 and April

2003.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3338

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on polyethylene glycol

branched-nonylphenyl ether phosphate.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3339

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered in November 2003 through February

2004.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3340

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered between December 2005 and April

2006.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3341

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered between August 2001 and February

2003.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3342

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered between March 2003 and August

2003.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3343

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to fiberboard entered between October 2001 and September

2004.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3344

A bill to provide temporary duty reduction for certain cotton fabrics,

and for other purposes.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3345

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Acetamiprid

Technical.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

129

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3346

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ester gums.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3347

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on polymerized rosin acids.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3348

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ester gums.

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3349

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on certain

fluoropolymers.

SHELBY, RICHARD C. [R-AL] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3350

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Naphtol AS-CA.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3351

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1-(P-Tolyl)-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3352

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Naphthol AS-KB.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3353

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Violet 1.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3354

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Blue 7.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3355

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Fast Red B Base.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3356

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 3 Amino-4-

Methylbenzamide.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3357

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Acetoacetyl-2,5-Dimethoxy4-Chloroanilide.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

130

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3358

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on gemifloxacin, gemifloxacin

mesylate, and gemifloxacin mesylate sesquihydrate.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3359

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on diethyl ether.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3360

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on phenyl salicylate (benzoic

acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenyl ester).

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3361

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on titanium dioxide anatase.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3362

A bill to exempt woven fiberglass mesh fabric from certain quotas.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3364

A bill to authorize appropriate action against Japan for failing to resume the importation of United States beef in a timely manner, and

for other purposes.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3365

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Pinoxaden Technical.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3366

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of tralkoxydim.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3367

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on formulations of pinoxaden/

cloquintocet.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3368

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Permethrin.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3369

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Metalaxyl-M Technical.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3370

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Fludioxonil Technical.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

131

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3371

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of difenoconazole/

mefenoxam.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3372

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cyproconazole Technical.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3373

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cloquintocet-mexyl.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3374

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on formulations of Clodinafoppropargyl.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3375

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on formulations of

Azoxystrobin.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3376

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Avermectin B, 1,4′′-deoxy4′′-methylamino-, (4′′r)-, benzoate.

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3377

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 1,3-Bis(4-

aminophenoxy)benzene (RODA).

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced June 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3378

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on chloroacetone.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3379

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on formulations of NOA

446510.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3380

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on DEMBB distilled-iso tank.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3381

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on malonic acid-dinitrile 50%

NMP.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3382

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

132

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3383

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims relating to petroleum products.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3384

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims relating to petroleum products.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3385

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims relating to petroleum products.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3386

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims relating to petroleum products.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3387

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims relating to petroleum products.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3388

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3389

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3390

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3391

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3392

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain drawback claims.

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3393

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain boys’ water resistant

pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3394

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men’s water resistant pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

133

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3395

A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain high tenacity rayon filament yarn.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3396

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain girls’ water resistant

pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3397

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s and girls’

water resistant pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3398

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic indigo powder.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3399

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Argumex.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3400

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men’s and boys’

water resistant pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3401

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s water resistant pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3402

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain girls’ water resistant

pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3403

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s water resistant pants.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3405

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in November 15 through December 31,

2003.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3406

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in October 11 through December 31,

2002.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

134

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3407

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in January 3 through July 4, 200

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3408

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in October 21 through November 14,

2003.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3409

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in January 1 through August 29, 2003.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3410

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in August 18 through November 29,

2001.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3411

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in May 1 through July 17, 2004.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3412

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in July 17 through October 30, 2004.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3413

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in November 1 through December 11,

2004.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3414

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in January 3 through April 25, 2004.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3415

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in November 30 through December 31,

2001.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3416

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in July 5 through October 11, 2002.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

135

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3417

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in August 30 through October 20, 2003.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3418

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in January 1 through August 18, 2001.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3419

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in December 11 through December 31,

2003.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3420

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

of educational toys entered in September 2 through September 30,

2003.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3422

A bill to provide for the tax treatment of income received in connection with the litigation concerning the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3423

A bill to liquidate or reliquidate certain entries of roller chain.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3424

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on 3-

(Ethylsulfonyl)-2-pyridinesulfonamide.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3425

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2 benzylthio-3-ethyl

sulfonyl pyridine.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3426

A bill to extend temporarily the duty on carbamic acid.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3427

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain decorative plates.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3428

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain music boxes.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3429

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on sulfentrazone technical.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

136

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3430

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain bowling

ball carrier bag parts.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3431

A bill to require the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of

large newspaper printing presses and components thereof.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3434

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3435

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3436

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3437

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1H-Imidazole-4,5-

dimethanol, 2-phenyl- (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3438

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine,

6-[2-(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]- (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3439

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 50/50 mixture of 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-tris[(2R)-oxiranylmethyl]-(9Cl)

and 1,3,5,-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-tris[(2S)-

oxiranylmethyl]-(9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3440

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 9H-Thioxanthene-2-

carboxaldehyde, 9-oxo-, 2-(o-acetyloxime) (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3441

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1-Propenoic acid, polymer

with (chloromethyl)oxirane, formaldehyde, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-

[[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl di-2-propenoate,

5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethyleyclohexane and

2-methylphenol (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3442

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Propenoic acid, reaction

products with o-cresol-epichlorohydydrin-formaldehyde polymer

and 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1,3-isobenzofurandione.

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

137

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3443

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1H-Imidazole, 2-ethyl-4-

methyl- (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3444

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1H-Imidazole-4-methanol,

5-methyl-2-phenyl-(9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3445

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on epoxide resins consisting

of Formaldehyde, polymer with methylphenol, 2-hydroxy-3-[(1-

oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]propyl ether and formaldehyde, polymer with

(chloromethyl)oxirane and methylphenol, 4-cyclohexene-1,2-

dicarboxylate 2-propenoate (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3446

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Cyclohexene-1,2-

dicarboxylic acid, compd. with 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine (1:1).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3447

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Propenoic acid, polymer

with (chloromethyl)oxirane, formaldehyde and phenol, hydrogen 4-

cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate.

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3448

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Formaldehyde, polymer

with (chloromethyl)oxirane and 2-methylphenol, 3-hydroxy-2-

(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropanoate 2-propenoate, 4-cyclohexene1,2-dicarboxylate (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3450

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Oxirane, 2,2’-[(3,3’,5,5’-

tetramethyl[1,1’-biphenyl]-4,4’-diyl)bis(oxymethylene)bis- (9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3451

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3,5,-Triazine-2,4-diamine,

6-[2-(2-undecyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]-(9Cl).

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3452

A bill to modify the provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

of the United States relating to returned property.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3453

A bill to provide for duty free treatment for certain United States

Government property returned to the United States.

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3454

Independent Health Record Bank Act of 2006

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced June 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

138

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3459

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

May 2003 through September 2003.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3460

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

June 2004 through October 2004.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3461

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

February 2003 through May 2003.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3462

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

October 2002 through February 2003.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3463

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

May 2002 through August 2002.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3464

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

May 2002 through June 2002.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3465

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

March 1999 through March 2001.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3466

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

March 2002 through May 2002.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3467

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

January 2002 through March 2002.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3468

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

March 2001 through October 2001.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

139

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3469

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

February 2005 through July 2005.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3470

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

October 2004 through February 2005.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3471

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

March 2004 through June 2007.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3472

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

August 2003 through March 2004.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3473

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

November 2001 through December 2004.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3474

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries

relating to high-density, fiberboard-core laminate panels entered in

July 2002 through October 2002.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3477

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain athletic footwear

valued at not over $2.50.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced June 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3479

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on numerous other seals made

of rubber or silicone, and covered with, or reinforced with, a fabric

material.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced June 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3485

Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced June 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

June 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3488

Tax-Free Healthcare Savings, Access, and Portability Act

COBURN, TOM [R-OK] (introduced June 9, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

June 9, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3493

A bill to provide that quantitative restrictions shall not apply with respect to certain knit performance outerwear pants.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3494

A bill to provide that quantitative restrictions shall not apply with respect to woven performance outerwear pants.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3495

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal

trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced June 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 10

June 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5785)

July 31, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 12, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109–940.

July 31, 2006—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

July 31, 2006—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 560.

Aug. 30, 2006—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance

filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of

08/04/2006. Report No. 109–321.

S. 3496

Working American Competitiveness Act

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3498

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain thin fiberglass

sheets.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced June 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3500

Rural Hospital and Provider Equity (HoPE) Act of 2006

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced June 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 24

June 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3503

Toxic Clean-up Polluter Pays Renewal Act

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced June 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

June 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3507

National Commission on Entitlement Solvency Act of 2006

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced June 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3509

America’s Brownfield Cleanup Act

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced June 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3512

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset

against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are

past due.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

141

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S. 3516

Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Extension Act of 2006

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced June 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: 16

June 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3523

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while

such claims are pending.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

Jan. 13, 2006—Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the

House Committee on Ways and Means.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 6111, which became Public Law

109–432 on Dec. 20, 2006.

S. 3524

Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Indian Health Care Improvement

Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 15, 2006—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.

June 15, 2006—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 469.

July 12, 2006—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance filed

written report. Report No. 109–278.

S. 3525

Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 15, 2006—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.

June 15, 2006—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 470.

June 23, 2006—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance

filed written report. Report No. 109–269.

July 13, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S7540–7543)

July 13, 2006—S.AMDT. 4675 Amendment SA 4675 proposed by

Senator Frist for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S7540; text:

CR S7540) To make certain revisions to the bill.

July 13, 2006—S.AMDT. 4675 Amendment SA 4675 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

July 13, 2006—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent. (text: CR S7540–7543)

July 14, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

July 17, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without

objection.

July 26, 2006—Message on House action received in Senate and at

desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

Sept. 20, 2006—Senate concurred to House amendments with an

amendment and an amendment to the title by Unanimous Consent.

(consideration: CR S9849–9850)

Sept. 20, 2006—S.AMDT. 5024 Amendment SA 5024 proposed by

Senator McConnell for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR

S9850) To provide a complete substitute.

Sept. 20, 2006—S.AMDT. 5024 Amendment SA 5024 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sept. 20, 2006—S.AMDT. 5025 Amendment SA 5025 proposed by

Senator McConnell for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR

S9850; text: CR S9850) To amend the title of the Act.

Sept. 20, 2006—S.AMDT. 5025 Amendment SA 5025 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sept. 20, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sept. 26, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Sept. 27, 2006—Presented to President.

Sept. 28, 2006—Signed by President.

Sept. 28, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109–288.

S. 3528

Nontraditional Student Success Act

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced June 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

142

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S. 3538

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on unbleached printcloth.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced June 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3539

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on unbleached sheeting.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced June 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3540

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on unbleached cheesecloth.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced June 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3541

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain unbleached

printcloth.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced June 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3544

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Thiamethoxam Technical.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3548

A bill to authorize appropriate action if negotiations with Japan to

allow the resumption of United States beef exports are not successful, and for other purposes.

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced June 21, 2006)

Cosponsors: 18

June 21, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3550

A bill to allow members of the Selected Reserve enrolled in the

TRICARE program to pay premiums with pre-tax dollars.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced June 21, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 21, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3556

A bill to clarify the rules of origin for certain textile and apparel

products.

DEMINT, JIM [R-SC] (introduced June 22, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

June 22, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3567

Tribal Government Tax-Exempt Bond Parity Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

143

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3569

United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced June 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to section 2103(b)3 of Public Law 107–210.

June 28, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

June 28, 2006—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

June 28, 2006—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 499.

June 29, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S6746–6770)

June 29, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

60–34. Record Vote Number: 190. (text as passed Senate: CR

S6763–6768)

Feb. 5, 2006—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance filed

written report. Report No. 109–364. Additional views filed.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 5684, which became Public Law

109–283 on Sept. 26, 2006.

S. 3571

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear valued

over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3572

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3573

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men’s footwear with

coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3574

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men’s footwear valued over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3575

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

valued over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3576

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain other footwear valued over $20 a pair with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3577

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain men’s footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3578

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain footwear not covering

the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

144

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S. 3579

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3580

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

not covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3581

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain other footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3583

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to regulate payroll tax deposit agents.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3585

HSA Improvement and Expansion Act of 2006

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3586

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3587

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain footwear with coated

or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced June 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3593

Student Debt Relief Act of 2006

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced June 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 7

June 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3596

CAFO Tax Credit Act

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3600

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the allocation of the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit to patrons of agricultural cooperatives.

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

145

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3602

A bill to provide duty-free treatment for certain parts of motor vehicles.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3603

Paul Coverdell Homestead Open Space Preservation and Conservation Act of 2006

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3604

Medicare Safe Needle Disposal Coverage Act of 2005

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3606

Save Our Safety Net Act of 2005

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3607

Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2006

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3609

Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2006

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 8

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3610

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain Giardiniera prepared

or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid in concentrations less than 0.5 percent.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3616

Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 6

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3624

Helping Sole Community Hospitals Act of 2006

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3625

A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of certain

small diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard, line and pressure pipe from Romania.

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

146

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3626

Estate Tax Relief and Reform Act of 2006

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3628

EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2006

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced June 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

June 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3640

A bill to require the United States Court of International Trade to

consider certain civil actions that were delayed because of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3641

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain woven fabrics of

cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3642

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on knitted or crocheted fabrics

of cotton, printed.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3643

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain woven fabrics of

cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed

mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than

200 g/m 2.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3644

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on weft pile fabrics of cotton,

other than uncut weft pile fabrics or cut corduroy.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3645

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain artificial filament

single yarn (other than sewing thread).

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3647

Prescription for Fairness Act of 2006

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 9

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3650

Helping Fill the Medicare Rx Gap Act of 2006

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: 11

July 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3654

Recycling Investment Saves Energy

JEFFORDS, JAMES M. [I-VT] (introduced July 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

July 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

147

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S. 3655

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts.

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced July 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

July 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3657

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds

guaranteed by the Federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3658

Customs and Trade Facilitation Reauthorization Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 13, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

July 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3665

A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on certain ceramic

knives.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced July 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3669

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear with coated

or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3670

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain men’s footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3671

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain other footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3672

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain footwear not covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3673

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3674

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear

not covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3675

A bill to extend the suspension of duty on Methyl 2-[[[[[4-

(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluorethoxy)-1,3,5-tri zin-2-yl]-

amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]-3-methylbenzoate and application

adjuvants.

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3677

Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 17, 2006)

Cosponsors: 14

July 17, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

148

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S. 3686

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain AC electric motors.

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced July 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3694

Fuel Economy Reform Act

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced July 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: 10

July 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3697

Medicare Health Savings Accounts Act of 2006

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced July 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3701

Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced July 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3703

Medicare Prescription Drug Lifeline Act of 2006

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced July 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

July 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3704

Danielle’s Act

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced July 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3705

Protecting Children’s Health in Schools Act of 2006

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced July 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 22

July 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3706

Spaceport Equality Act of 2006

MARTINEZ, MEL [R-FL] (introduced July 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 7

July 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3715

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee

Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the treatment of eligible combined defined benefit plans and qualified cash

or deferred arrangements.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced July 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3719

Renewable Schools Energy Act of 2006

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced July 24, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

July 24, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3727

Medicare Residency Program Fairness Act of 2006

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced July 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3730

Ensuring the Integrity of the Medicare Program Act of 2006

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced July 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

149

SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 3732

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain liquid crystal divide

(LCD) flat panel displays.

PRYOR, MARK L. [D-AR] (introduced July 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3733

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain plasma flat panel

displays.

PRYOR, MARK L. [D-AR] (introduced July 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3735

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on vulcanized rubber felt bottom boots for use in waders.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced July 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3736

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on vulcanized rubber lug bottom boots for use in fishing waders.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced July 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3738

Nonitemizer Real Property Tax Deduction Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced July 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

July 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3740

Presidential Funding Act of 2006

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced July 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3742

Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2006

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced July 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 10

July 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3745

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a tax

credit for certain employer-provided retiree health care coverage,

and for other purposes.

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced July 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3747

Medicare Early Access Act of 2006

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced July 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

July 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3749

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain parts and accessories

for measuring or checking instruments.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced July 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3750

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain printed circuit assemblies for measuring equipment for telecommunications.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced July 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3751

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain subassemblies for

measuring equipment for telecommunications.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced July 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3752

A bill to liquidate or reliquidate certain entries of frozen fish fillets.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced July 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3754

Tax Equity and Affordability Act of 2006

MARTINEZ, MEL [R-FL] (introduced July 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

July 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3764

Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Elimination Act of 2006

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced July 31, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

July 31, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3766

America’s Communities Leveraging Assets for Students and Schools

(America’s CLASS) Act of 2006

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Aug. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Aug. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3767

Payment Accuracy Improvement Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Aug. 1, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Aug. 1, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3777

Export Products Not Jobs Act

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Aug. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 2, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3782

Hurricane and Flood Protection Tax Credit Act

VITTER, DAVID [R-LA] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3783

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Foreign

Trade Zones Act to simplify the tax and eliminate the drawback

fee on certain distilled spirits used in non-beverage products manufactured in a United States foreign trade zone for domestic use and

export.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3789

Timely Access to Care Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3792

Tax and Education Assistance for Children (TEACH) Act of 2006

MARTINEZ, MEL [R-FL] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3795

Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 23

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3802

A bill to amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

of 1985 to expand the county organized health insuring organizations authorized to enroll Medicaid beneficiaries.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3803

Protecting Rights of Unknowing Dads and Fostering Access To Help

Encourage Responsibility (Proud Father) Act of 2006

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3806

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a

shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3814

Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2006

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 7

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3815

Long-term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3817

Match Act of 2006

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3819

Strengthening the Safety Net Act of 2006

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3822

Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2006

OBAMA, BARACK [D-IL] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3826

Citizen Soldier Relief Act of 2006

MENENDEZ, ROBERT [D-NJ] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3827

Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act of

2006

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 11

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3829

Tax Relief and Minimum Wage Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 12

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3830

South Korean Fair Trade Act

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3831

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on benzoyl chloride.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3838

S Corporation Reform Act of 2006

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3839

Claire Collier Social Security Disability Insurance Fairness Act

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 3, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3840

Ethanol Stimulus Act of 2006

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3842

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on synthetic quartz or fused

silica photomask blank substrates.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3843

AGOA Extension Act of 2006

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Sept. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3857

BOOST Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3859

Help Our Patriots Employment (HOPE) Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Sept. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3863

TANF Economic and Financial Education Promotion Act of 2006

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Sept. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3865

Help Our Patriots Employment (HOPE) Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Sept. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3881

Personal Philanthropy Account Act of 2006

ISAKSON, JOHNNY [R-GA] (introduced Sept. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3883

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for advanced coalbased generation technology units under the qualifying advanced

coal project credit.

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Sept. 11, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 11, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3887

A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using private

debt collection companies, and for other purposes.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Sept. 11, 2006)

Cosponsors: 18

Sept. 11, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3888

Fix And Improve Reimbursement (FAIR) for Physicians Act of 2006

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Sept. 12, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 12, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3893

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the

adjusted gross income limitation for qualified performing artists eligible for an above-the-line deduction for performance expenses.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3894

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to alleviate poverty by encouraging the employment of residents by empowerment

zone businesses through the employment of residents in designated

areas of pervasive poverty, unemployment, and general distress.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3897

Medicare Data Access and Research Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3899

Balanced Trade Restoration Act of 2006

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Sept. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3900

Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2006

GREGG, JUDD [R-NH] (introduced Sept. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

Sept. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3902

Education Competitiveness Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Sept. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 14, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3903

Textile Negotiator Promotion Act

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced Sept. 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3904

Emergency Trade Program Extension Act of 2006

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Sept. 15, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 15, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3908

Oil Independence, Limiting Subsidies, and Accelerating Vehicle Efficiency (OILSAVE) Act

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Sept. 18, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 18, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3912

Securing Effective and Necessary Individual Outpatient Rehabilitation

Services (SENIORS) Act of 2006

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Sept. 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: 12

Sept. 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3913

Keep Children Covered Act of 2006

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Sept. 19, 2006)

Cosponsors: 19

Sept. 19, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3915

Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2006

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced Sept. 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 6

Sept. 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3917

American-Made Energy Freedom Act of 2006

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced Sept. 21, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 21, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3920

Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Sept. 21, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 21, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3924

A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow qualifying States to use all or any portion of their allotments under the

State Children’s Health Insurance Program for certain Medicaid expenditures.

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Sept. 21, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 21, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3926

Empower America: Securing America’s Energy Future Act of 2006

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 21, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 21, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3933

A bill to extend the generalized system of preferences.

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced Sept. 25, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 25, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3940

Educational Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3941

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to fully allow

students to live in units eligible for the low-income housing credit,

and for other purposes.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3950

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Act of 2006

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Sept. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3951

Women’s Retirement Security Act of 2006

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3952

Automatic IRA Act of 2006

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Sept. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3954

Honest Medicare Act of 2006

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Sept. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3957

Religious Freedom Act of 2006

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced Sept. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3959

Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act

WARNER, JOHN [R-VA] (introduced Sept. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3960

A bill to provide for the competitive status for certain Internal Revenue Service employees.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Sept. 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3963

Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement

Act of 2006

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Sept. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3967

Trade Agreement Assessment Act

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3972

FAIR-SCHIP Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 5

Sept. 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3974

A bill to permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets

acquired from eligible small businesses to take account of the actual economic useful life of such assets and to encourage growth

in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of

revenue.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Sept. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3977

A bill to provide a Federal income tax credit for Patriot employers,

and for other purposes.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Sept. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 28, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3996

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow section

1031 treatment for exchanges involving certain mutual ditch, reservoir, or irrigation company stock.

SALAZAR, KEN [D-CO] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3997

Landfill Gas Act of 2006

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4000

National Fuels Initiative

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4004

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain structures, parts, and

components for use in an isotopic separation facility in southern

Ohio.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4011

A bill to amend the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and

Modernization Act of 2003 to restore State authority to waive the

application of the 35-mile rule to permit the designation of a critical access hospital in Cass County, Minnesota.

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4013

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the

resources eligible for the renewable energy credit to kinetic hydropower, and for other purposes.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4015

Home Ownership Protection Act of 2006

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4017

Hospital Payment Improvement and Equity Act of 2006

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4021

9/11 Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2006

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4026

Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4027

Tax Equity for School Teachers Act of 2006

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 4030

REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act of 2006

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4039

Global Warming Reduction Act of 2006

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Sept. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 29, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4066

A bill to prohibit the designation of Brazil under title V of the Trade

Act of 1974.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced Nov. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4071

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the

placed-in-service date requirement for low-income housing credit

buildings and bonus depreciation property and the period for rehabilitation expenditures in the Gulf Opportunity Zone.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Nov. 16, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 16, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4075

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply the joint

return limitation for capital gains exclusion to certain post-marriage

sales of principal residences by surviving spouses.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Dec. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4077

Australian Wheat Board Accountability Act of 2006

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Dec. 5, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 5, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4083

Hospital Quality Reporting Improvement Act of 2006

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Dec. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4085

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

rate of the excise tax on certain wooden arrows.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Dec. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4087

Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2006

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Dec. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

Feb. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 4091

Social Security Trust Funds Restoration Act of 2006

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Dec. 6, 2006).

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 7, 2006—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Feb. 7, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11537)

Feb. 7, 2006—Received in the House.

Feb. 7, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb. 7, 2006—Received in the House.

Feb. 7, 2006—Held at the desk.

Feb. 9, 2006—Mr. Thomas asked unanimous consent to take from the

Speaker’s table and consider.

Feb. 9, 2006—Considered by unanimous consent.

Feb. 9, 2006—On passage Passed without objection.

Feb. 9, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb. 9, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Feb. 20, 2006—Presented to President.

Feb. 22, 2006—Signed by President.

Feb. 22, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109-465.

S. 4094

A bill to extend the period in which States may spend funds from

the additional allotments provided to States under the Social Services Block Grant program for necessary expenses related to the

consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes in the Gulf

of Mexico in 2005.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Dec. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4095

A bill to extend the period in which the State of Louisiana may spend

funds from the additional allotment provided to the State under the

Social Services Block Grant program for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes

in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Dec. 6, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 6, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4104

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credit

rate parity for all renewable resources under the electricity production credit.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Dec. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4107

College Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2006

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Dec. 7, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 7, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4112

Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Dec. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 6429, which became Public Law

109–445 on Dec. 21, 2006.

S. 4114

Generics First Act of 2006

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced Dec. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 4119

A bill to clarify the tax treatment of certain payments made to homeowners by the Louisiana Recovery Authority and the Mississippi

Development Authority.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Dec. 8, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 8, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

159

SENATE RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. Res. 25

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on

Finance.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Jan. 31, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 25, 2005—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an original measure.

Jan. 31, 2005—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.

Jan. 31, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

S. Res. 87

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the resumption of beef exports to Japan.

THUNE, JOHN [R-SD] (introduced Mar. 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

Mar. 17, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 100

A resolution disapproving the request of the President for extension

under section 2103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion

Authority Act of 2002, of the trade promotion authorities under

that Act.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 142

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States

Trade Representative should bring a case before the World Trade

Organization regarding the violations of intellectual property rights

by the People’s Republic of China.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced May 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

May 16, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 169

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to free

trade negotiations that could adversely imact consumers of sugar in

the United States as well as United States agriculture and the

broader economy of the United States

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced June 13, 2005).

Cosponsors: 2

June 13, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 294

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the retention of

the Federal tax deduction for State and local taxes paid.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Nov. 2, 2005).

Cosponsors: 16

Jan. 2, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 302

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the impact

of medicaid reconciliation legislation on the health and well-being

of children.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Nov. 10, 2005).

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 10, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 459

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United

States participation and agreement in the Doha Development

Round of the World Trade Organization.

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced May 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 2, 2006—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

160

SENATE RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. Res. 547

A resolution recognizing and supporting the successes of the Adoption

and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing adoption, observing

the efforts that the Act has spurred, including National Adoption

Day and National Adoption Month, and encouraging citizens of the

United States to consider adoption throughout the year.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Aug. 2, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Aug. 2, 2006—Introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 16, 2006—Senate Committee on Finance dischaged by Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 16, 2006—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in

Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous

Consent.

S. Res. 551

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that illegal immigrants

should not receive Social Security benefits and that this prohibition

should be strictly enforced.

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced Aug. 3, 2006)

Cosponsors: 11

Aug. 3, 2006—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

161

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S.J. Res. 18

A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

MCCONNELL, MITCH [R-KY] (introduced May 10, 2005).

Cosponsors: 46

May 10, 2005—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4878)

June 28, 2005—Committee on Finance. Committee consideration and

Mark Up Session held.

June 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 12, 2005—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. With written report No. 109–101.

July 12, 2005—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 158.

July 19, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S8440)

July 19, 2005—The joint resolution was advanced to third reading

pursuant to the order of July 18, 2005.

July 19, 2005—Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 158.

Note: For further action, see H.J. Res. 52, which became Public Law

109–39 on July 27, 2006.

S.J. Res. 38

A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and

for other purposes.

MCCONNELL, MITCH [R-KY] (introduced May 26, 2006)

Cosponsors: 52

May 26, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Note: For further action, see H.J. Res. 86, which became Public Law

109–251 on Aug. 1, 2006.

163

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. Con. Res. 12

A concurrent resolution providing that any agreement relating to trade

and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with another country must comply with certain minimum standards.

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Feb. 15, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 15, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 15

A concurrent resolution encouraging all Americans to increase their

charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of

charitable giving in the United States by 1 percent.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Mar. 8, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 8, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 49

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importance of Medicaid in the health care system of

our Nation.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 43

July 29, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 50

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning

the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation

over the last 40 years.

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced July 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 43

July 29, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 55

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the conditions for the United States to become a signatory to

any multilateral agreement on trade resulting from the World Trade

Organization’s Doha Development Agenda Round.

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Sept. 29, 2005).

Cosponsors: 40

Sept. 29, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 65

A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits and importance of

Federally-qualified health centers and their Medicaid prospective

payment system.

BURR, RICHARD [R-NC] (introduced Nov. 17, 2005).

Cosponsors: 14

Jan. 17, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 84

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding a

free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Mar. 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 15

Mar. 28, 2006—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 111

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the

United States should expand trade opportunities with Mongolia and

initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Mongolia.

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced July 20, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

July 20, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

165

HOUSE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

H.R. 4

Pension Protection Act of 2006

REP BOEHNER, JOHN A. [R-OH-8] (introduced July 28, 2006)

Cosponsors: 4

July 28, 2006—Referred to House Ways and Means

July 28, 2006—Referred to House Education and the Workforce

July 28, 2006—Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 966 Reported to

House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4.

Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides

for consideration of both H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4, in the House.

July 28, 2006—Rule H. Res. 966 passed House.

July 28, 2006—Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 966.

(consideration: CR H60406170)

July 28, 2006—The previous question was ordered pursuant to the

rule. (consideration: CR H6163)

July 28, 2006—Mr. Miller, George moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce. (consideration: CR H6163–

6169; text: CR H6163–6167)

July 28, 2006—The previous question on the motion to recommit

with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR

H6169)

July 28, 2006—On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by

the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 222 (Roll no. 421).

July 28, 2006—On passage Passed by recorded vote: 279 - 131, 1

Present (Roll no. 422). (text: CR H6040–6153)

July 28, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

July 31, 2006—Received in the Senate, deemed read the first time on

July 28 (Legislative Day July 26) 2006 pursuant to the order of

July 28.

July 31, 2006—Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative

Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.

Aug. 3, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S8747–8765)

Aug. 3, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

93 - 5. Record Vote Number: 230.

Aug. 3, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Aug. 4, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug. 14, 2006—Presented to President.

Aug. 17, 2006—Signed by President.

Aug. 17, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109–280.

H.R. 1134

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the proper tax treatment of certain disaster mitigation payments.

REP FOLEY, MARK [R-FL-16] (introduced Mar. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 86

Mar. 7, 2005—Introduced in House.

Mar. 7, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Mar. 14, 2005—Mr. Foley moved to suspend the rules and pass the

bill.

Mar. 14, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mar. 14, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar. 14, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

Mar. 15, 2005—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 13, 2005—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Apr. 13, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Apr. 13, 2005—S. AMDT. 411 Amendment SA 411 proposed by

Senator Sessions for Senator Baucus.

Apr. 13, 2005—S. AMDT.411 Amendment SA 411 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Apr. 13, 2005—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

Apr. 14, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar. 14, 2005—On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

Mar. 14, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

Apr. 14, 2005—Cleared for White House.

Apr. 14, 2005—Presented to President.

Apr. 15, 2005—Signed by President.

Apr. 15, 2005—Became Public Law No: 109–7.

166

HOUSE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

H.R. 1499

Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act

REP FOXX, VIRGINIA [R-NC-5] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 47

Apr. 6, 2005—Introduced in House

May 23, 2005—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the

rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

May 24, 2005—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 15, 2005—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 15, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Nov. 15, 2005—S. AMDT.2580 Amendment SA 2580 proposed by

Senator Santorum for Senator Frist. To make a technical correction.

Nov. 15, 2005—S. AMDT.2580 Amendment SA 2580 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 15, 2005—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

Nov. 16, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 9, 2006—House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

pursuant to H. Res. 803.

May 10, 2006—Message on House action received in Senate and at

desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

May 18, 2006—Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent.

May 19, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 19, 2006—Cleared for White House.

May 23, 2006—Presented to President.

May 29, 2006—Signed by President.

May 29, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109–227

H.R. 3283

United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act

REP ENGLISH, PHIL [R-PA-3] (introduced July 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 14

July 28, 2005—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 3045

Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade

Agreement Implementation Act

REP DELAY, Tom [R-TX-22] (introduced June 23, 2005).

Cosponsors: 1

June 23, 2005—Introduced in House.

June 23, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

June 23, 2005—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 15, 2005).

June 30, 2005—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sept. 7, 2005—Committee Hearings Held.

July 25, 2005—Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H.

Rept. 109-182.

July 25, 2005—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114.

July 26, 2005—Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 386 Reported to

House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3045 with 2 hours

of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered

without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or

without instructions. During consideration of H.R. 3045 pursuant to

this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a

time designated by the Speaker in consonance with section 151 of

the Trade Act of 1974. In addition, a motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 3045 pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of

1974 shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or

his designee. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to

amendments.

July 27, 2005—Rule H. Res. 386 passed House.

July 27, 2005—Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 386.

July 27, 2005—Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3045 with 2

hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as

ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit

with or without instructions. During consideration of H.R. 3045

pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the

previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of

the bill to a time designated by the Speaker in consonance with

section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974. In addition, a motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 3045 pursuant to section 151 of the

Trade Act of 1974 shall be in order only if offered by the Majority

Leader or his designee. Measure will be considered read. Bill is

closed to amendments.

July 27, 2005—DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of

debate on H.R. 3045.

July 27, 2005—DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3045.

July 27, 2005—The previous question was ordered pursuant to the

rule.

July 28, 2005—On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 215 (Roll

no. 443).

July 28, 2005—Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate

Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

July 28, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

July 28, 2005—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 209.

July 28, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

July 28, 2005—Cleared for White House.

July 29, 2005—Presented to President.

Aug. 2, 2005—Signed by President.

Aug. 2, 2005—Became Public Law No: 109-53.

167

HOUSE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

H.R. 3768

Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005

REP MCCRERY, JIM [R-LA-4] (introduced Sept. 14, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Sept. 14, 2005—Introduced in House.

Sept. 14, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and

in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration

of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee

concerned.

Sept. 14, 2005—Referred to House Ways and Means.

Sept. 14, 2005—Referred to House Budget.

Sept. 15, 2005—Mr. McCrery moved to suspend the rules and pass

the bill, as amended.

Sept. 15, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules.

Sept. 15, 2005—DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes

of debate on H.R. 3768.

Sept. 15, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as

amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Sept. 15, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

Sept. 15, 2005—Received in the Senate, read twice.

Sept. 15, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Sept. 15, 2005—S.AMDT.1728 Amendment SA 1728 proposed by

Senator Frist for Senator Grassley. In the nature of a substitute.

Sept. 15, 2005—S.AMDT.1728 Amendment SA 1728 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sept. 15, 2005—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

Sept. 20, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sept. 21, 2005—House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

pursuant to H. Res. 454.

Sept. 21, 2005—Message on House action received in Senate and at

desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

Sept. 21, 2005—Senate agreed to amendment of the House to the

amendment of the Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sept. 21, 2005—Cleared for White House.

Sept. 22, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sept. 22, 2005—Presented to President.

Sept. 23, 2005—Signed by President.

Sept. 23, 2005—Became Public Law No: 109-73.

H.R. 4019

To amend title 4 of the United States Code to clarify the treatment

of self-employment for purposes of the limitation on State taxation

of retirement income.

REP CANNON, CHRIS [R-UT-3] (introduced Oct. 7, 2005).

Cosponsors: 22

Oct. 7, 2005—Introduced in House.

June 29, 2006—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary.

H. Rept. 109–542

July 17, 2006—Passed/agreed to in House by voice vote.

July 18, 2006—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

July 24, 2006—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

July 24, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

July 24, 2006—Cleared for White House.

July 25, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

July 27, 2006—Presented to President.

Aug. 3, 2006—Signed by President.

Aug. 3, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109–264.

H.R. 4337

Gulf Opportunity Zone Public Finance Relief Act of 2005

REP JEFFERSON, WILLIAM J. [D-LA-2] (introduced Nov. 16, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Nov. 16, 2005—Intorduced in House. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Nov. 16, 2005—Committee on Ways and means discharged.

Nov. 16, 2005—Passed without objection.

Nov. 17, 2005—Received in the Senate.

Jan. 27, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 4440, which became Public Law

109–135 on Dec. 22, 2005.

168

HOUSE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

H.R. 4440

Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005

REP MCCRERY, JIM [R-LA-4] (introduced Dec. 6, 2005).

Cosponsors: 6

Dec. 6, 2005—Introduced in House

Dec. 7, 2005—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the

rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 4 (Roll no. 618).

Dec. 16, 2005—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an

amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 22, 2005—Signed by President.

Dec. 22, 2005—Became Public Law No: 109-135

Dec. 6, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Feb. 7, 2005—Mr. McCrery moved to suspend the rules and pass the

bill.

Dec. 7, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules.

Dec. 7, 2005—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were

demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule

XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion

would be postponed.

Dec. 7, 2005—Considered as unfinished business.

Dec. 7, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 4.

Dec. 7, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec. 12, 2005—Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed

on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Dec. 13, 2005—Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative

Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No.

Dec. 16, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Dec. 16, 2005—S.AMDT. 2680 Amendment SA 2680 proposed by

Senator Lott for Senator Grassley. In the nature of a substitute.

Dec. 16, 2005—S. AMDT. 2680 Amendment SA 2680 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 16, 2005—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

Dec. 16, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec. 16, 2005—Mr. McCrery moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

Dec. 16, 2005—On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

Dec. 16, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

Dec. 16, 2005—Cleared for White House.

Dec. 19, 2005—Presented to President.

Dec. 22, 2005—Signed by President.

Dec. 22, 2005—Became Public Law No: 109–135.

H.R. 4944

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2006

REP SHAW, E. CLAY, JR. [R-FL-22] (introduced Mar. 14, 2006)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 14, 2006—Introduced in House.

Mar. 14, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Mar. 15, 2006—Passed/agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 2.

Mar. 16, 2006—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Note: For further action, see H.R. 4, which became Public Law 109–

280 on Aug. 17, 2006. H.R. 4, the Pension Protection Act of 2006,

as enacted, contains tariff provisions from H.R. 4944, as passed

House.

H.R. 5403

Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006

REP DELAY, TOM [R-TX-22] (introduced May 17, 2006).

Cosponsors: 10

May 17, 2006—Introduced in House.

May 17, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

May 24, 2006—Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the

bill.

May 24, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules.

May 24, 2006—DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes

of debate on H.R. 5403.

May 24, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote.

May 24, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

May 24, 2006—Received in the Senate.

May 26, 2006—Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

June 5, 2006—Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative

Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.

June 23, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

June 23, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

June 23, 2006—Cleared for White House.

June 29, 2006—Presented to President.

July 3, 2006—Signed by President.

July 3, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109-239.

169

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H.R. 5684

United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

REP BOEHNER, JOHN A. [R-OH-8] (by request) (introduced June 26,

2006).

Cosponsors: 1

June 26, 2006—Introduced in House.

June 26, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

July 17, 2006—Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H.

Rept. 109-574.

July 17, 2006—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 328.

July 19, 2006—Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 925 Reported to

House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5684 with 2 hours

of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered

without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill

is closed to amendments. During consideration of H.R. 5684 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous

question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill

to a time designated by the Speaker in consonance with section 151

of the Trade Act of 1974.

July 20, 2006—Rule H. Res. 925 passed House.

July 20, 2006—Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 925.

July 20, 2006—Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5684 with 2

hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as

ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered

read. Bill is closed to amendments. During consideration of H.R.

5684 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of

the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration

of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker in consonance with

section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974.

July 20, 2006—DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of

debate on H.R. 5684.

July 20, 2006—The previous question was ordered pursuant to the

rule.

July 20, 2006—On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205

(Roll no. 392).

July 20, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

July 21, 2006—Received in the Senate.

Aug. 1, 2006—Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar

under General Orders.

Sept. 15, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Sept. 19, 2006—Considered by Senate.

Sept. 19, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

62 - 32. Record Vote Number: 250.

Sept. 19, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sept. 19, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Sept. 21, 2006—Presented to President.

Sept. 26, 2006—Signed by President.

Sept. 26, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109-283.

H.R. 6111

Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006

REP TAUSCHER, ELLEN O. [D-CA-10] (introduced Sept. 19, 2006).

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 19, 2006—Introduced in House.

Sept. 19, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Feb. 5, 2006—Mr. Ramstad moved to suspend the rules and pass the

bill, as amended.

Feb. 5, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules.

Feb. 5, 2006—DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes

of debate on H.R. 6111.

Feb. 5, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as

amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8700)

Feb. 5, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb. 6, 2006—Received in the Senate, read twice.

Feb. 7, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Feb. 7, 2006—S.AMDT.5225 Amendment SA 5225 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Frist.

Feb. 7, 2006—S.AMDT.5225 Amendment SA 5225 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Feb. 7, 2006—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Feb. 7, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb. 7, 2006—Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1099 Reported to

House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6111.

Feb. 8, 2006—Rule H. Res. 1099 passed House.

Feb. 8, 2006—Mr. Thomas moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendment.

Feb. 8, 2006—DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1099,

the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to

agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111 with an amendment.

Feb. 8, 2006—DEBATE - The House continued with debate on the

pending motion with respect to H.R. 6111.

Feb. 8, 2006—Mr. Markey moved to amend the House amendment

to the Senate amendment.

Feb. 8, 2006—DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1099,

the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey motion to amend. The Markey motion seeks to amend the proposed

House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111 by striking section 123 of title I of division A and inserting new text.

Feb. 8, 2006—The previous question was ordered without objection.

Feb. 8, 2006—On motion to amend the House amendment to the Senate amendment Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 207 (Roll No. 532).

Feb. 8, 2006—On motion that the House agree with amendments to

the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 367 - 45 (Roll

No. 533).

Feb. 8, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb. 8, 2006—Message on House action received in Senate and at

desk: House amendments to Senate amendment.

Feb. 8, 2006—Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 6111 made in Senate.

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H.R. 6111—Continued

Feb. 8, 2006—Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House

amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 6111 presented in Senate.

Feb. 9, 2006—Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 6111 with an amendment (SA

5236) made in Senate.

Feb. 9, 2006—S.AMDT.5236 Amendment SA 5236 proposed by Senator Frist to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the

bill (H.R. 6111). To establish the enactment date.

Feb. 9, 2006—S.AMDT.5237 Amendment SA 5237 proposed by Senator Frist to Amendment SA 5236. To change the enactment date.

Feb. 9, 2006—Point of order that the pending motion to concur to

the House amendment with an amendment violates sections 302

and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act and section 505 of the

FY 2004 Budget Resolution raised in Senate.

Feb. 9, 2006—Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the

measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 21. Record

Vote Number: 277.

Feb. 9, 2006—Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 5236) was withdrawn by

Unanimous Consent.

Feb. 9, 2006—S.AMDT.5236 Proposed amendment SA 5236 withdrawn in Senate.

Feb. 9, 2006—S.AMDT.5237 SA 5237 fell when motion to concur

in House amendment to Senate amendment with an amendment SA

5236 was withdrawn.

Feb. 9, 2006—Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay

Vote. 78 - 10. Record Vote Number: 278.

Feb. 9, 2006—Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate

amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 9. Record Vote Number: 279.

Feb. 9, 2006—Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title by

Unanimous Consent.

Feb. 9, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Feb. 11, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb. 19, 2006—Presented to President.

Feb. 20, 2006—Signed by President.

Feb. 20, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109-432.

H.R. 6131

To permit certain expenditures from the Leaking Underground Storage

Tank Trust Fund.

REP CHOCOLA, CHRIS [R-IN-2] (introduced Sept. 21, 2006)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 21, 2006—Introduced in House.

Sept. 21, 2006—Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and

in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sept. 26, 2006—Passed/agreed to by voice vote.

Sept. 27, 2006—Received in the Senate.

Nov. 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 8, 2006—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 8, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 8, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec. 8, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Dec. 11, 2006—Presented to President.

Dec. 20, 2006—Signed by President.

Dec. 20, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109–433.

H.R. 6429

Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006

REP BONO MACK, MARY [R-CA-45] (introduced Dec. 8, 2006).

Cosponsors: 2

Dec. 8, 2006—Introduced in House.

Dec. 9, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Dec. 9, 2006—Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

Dec. 9, 2006—Mr. Thomas asked unanimous consent to discharge

from committee and consider.

Dec. 9, 2006—Considered by unanimous consent.

Dec. 9, 2006—On passage Passed without objection.

Dec. 9, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec. 9, 2006—Received in the Senate, read twice.

Dec. 9, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 9, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Dec. 11, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec. 19, 2006—Presented to President.

Dec. 21, 2006—Signed by President.

Dec. 21, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109-445.

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H.J. Res. 47

Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt

NO SPONSOR (introduced May 2, 2005).

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 28, 2005—Passed House pursuant to rule XXVII and H. Con.

Res. 95

May 9, 2005—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 15, 2006—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Mar. 15, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Mar. 15, 2006—S.AMDT. 3131 Amendment SA 3131 proposed by

Senator Baucus. To require a study of debt held by foreigners.

Mar. 16, 2006—Considered by Senate.

Mar. 16, 2006—S.AMDT. 3131 Considered by Senate.

Mar. 16, 2006—S.AMDT. 3131 Amendment SA 3131 not agreed to

in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 55.

Mar. 16, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

52 - 48.

Mar. 16, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar. 16, 2006—Cleared for White House.

Mar. 17/2006—Presented to President.

Mar. 20/2006—Signed by President.

Mar. 20/2006—Became Public Law No: 109–182.

H.J. Res. 52

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

REP LANTOS, TOM [D-CA-12] (introduced May 26, 2005).

Cosponsors: 46

May 26, 2005—Introduced in House.

May 26, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

June 21, 2005—Mr. Shaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the

resolution.

June 21, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules.

June 21, 2005—DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes

of debate on H.J. Res. 52.

June 21, 2005—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were

demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule

XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion

would be postponed.

June 21, 2005—Considered as unfinished business.

June 21, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 2 (Roll

no. 291).

June 21, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

June 22, 2005—Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate

Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135. Pursuant to P.L. 108-61, section 9 (c)(2)(B), incorporating 19 U.S.C.

2192(f)(1)(A)(ii).

July 19, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

July 19, 2005—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

97 - 1.

July 19, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

July 19, 2005—Cleared for White House.

July 22, 2005—Presented to President.

July 27, 2005—Signed by President.

July 27, 2005—Became Public Law No: 109-39.

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H.J. Res. 86

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

REP LANTOS, TOM [D-CA-12] (introduced May 19, 2006).

Cosponsors: 21

May 19, 2006—Introduced in House.

May 19, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

July 11, 2006—Mr. Shaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the

resolution.

July 11, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules.

July 11, 2006—DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes

of debate on H.J. Res. 86.

July 11, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

July 11, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

July 12, 2006—Received in the Senate, read twice.

July 26, 2006—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

July 26, 2006—Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by

Voice Vote.

July 26, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

July 26, 2006—Cleared for White House.

July 27, 2006—Presented to President.

Aug. 1, 2006—Signed by President.

Aug. 1, 2006—Became Public Law No: 109-251.

H. Con. Res. 230

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation must

protect intellectual property rights.

REP ISSA, DARRELL E. [R-CA-49] (introduced July 28, 2005).

Cosponsors: 10

July 28, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

July 16, 2005—Passed/agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas

and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2.

Nov. 17, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee

on Foreign Relations.

Dec. 22, 2005—Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged

by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 22, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 22, 2005—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 22, 2005—Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment

and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 22, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H. Con. Res. 370

Expressing the sense of the Congress that Saudi Arabia should fully

live up to its World Trade Organization commitments and end all

aspects of any boycott on Israel.

REP SHAW, E. CLAY, JR. [R-FL-22] (introduced Mar. 29, 2006)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 6, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee

on Finance.

H. Con. Res. 438

Expressing the sense of the Congress that continuation of the welfare

reforms provided for in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 should remain a priority.

REP SHAW, E. CLAY, JR. [R-FL-22] (introduced June 27, 2006)

Cosponsors: 22

July 19, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee

on Finance.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Dec. 5, 2006

Jeffrey Robert Brown, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2008, vice

Bradley D. Belt, resigned, to which position he was appointed during the last recess of the Senate.

Dec. 5, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 13, 2006

Andrew G. Biggs, of New York, to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security for a term expiring Jan. 19, 2013. (Reappointment)

Nov. 13, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 13, 2006

Andrew G. Biggs, of New York, to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security for the remainder of the term expiring Jan. 19, 2007,

vice James B. Lockhart III.

Nov. 13, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Sept. 29, 2006

Robert F. Hoyt, of Maryland, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury, vice Arnold I. Havens, resigned.

Sept. 29, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 14, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–751.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1023. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 28, 2006

Michele A. Davis, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Antonio Fratto.

Sept. 28, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 14, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–751.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1021. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 26, 2006

Phillip L. Swagel, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Mark J. Warshawsky, resigned.

Sept. 26, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 5, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–979.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1020. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

174

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Sept. 20, 2006

Dana K. Bilyeu, of Nevada, to be a Member of the Social Security

Advisory Board for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2010, vice Gerald M.

Shea, term expired.

Sept. 20, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 5, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–979.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1019. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 20, 2006

Mark J. Warshawsky, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Social

Security Advisory Board for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2012, vice

Harold Daub, term expired.

Sept. 20, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee

on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 5, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109–979.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance,

without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1018. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 15, 2006

Michael J. Astrue, of Massachusetts, to be Commissioner of Social

Security for a term expiring Jan. 19, 2013, vice Jo Anne Barnhart.

Sept. 15, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Sept. 7, 2006

Daniel Meron, of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, vice Alex Azar, II, to which

position he was appointed during the last recess of the Senate.

Sept. 7, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Sept. 7, 2006

Irving A. Williamson, of New York, to be a Member of the United

States International Trade Commission for the term expiring June

16, 2014, vice Stephen Koplan, term expired.

Sept. 7, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 5, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–979.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1016. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1016. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Sept. 7, 2006

Dean A. Pinkert, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States

International Trade Commission for the term expiring Dec. 16,

2015, vice Jennifer Anne Hillman, term expiring.

Sept. 7, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 5, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–979.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1015. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1015. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

175

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Sept. 6, 2006

Robert K. Steel, of Connecticut, to be an Under Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, vice Randal Quarles.

Sept. 6, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 27, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Sept. 21, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–977.

Sept. 27, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Sept. 27, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 935. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Sept. 29, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 5, 2006

Peter E. Cianchette, of Maine, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 14, 2010,

vice Nancy Killefer, term expired.

Sept. 5, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Aug. 3, 2006

John K. Veroneau, of Virginia, to be a Deputy United States Trade

Representative, with the Rank of Ambassador, vice Susan C.

Schwab, resigned.

Aug. 3, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 27, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Sept. 21, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–977.

Sept. 27, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Sept. 27, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 934. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Sept. 29, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

June 19, 2006

Henry M. Paulson, Jr., of New York, to be Secretary of the Treasury, vice John W. Snow, resigned.

June 19, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

June 28, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

June 27, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–716.

June 28, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

June 28, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 745. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

June 28, 2006—By unanimous consent agreement, debate set for

June 28, 2006.

June 28, 2006—Considered by Senate pursuant to previous order.

June 28, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 9, 2006

Eric Solomon, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Pamela F. Olson, resigned.

May 9, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 7, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 13, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–734.

Dec. 7, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 7, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1024. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 3, 2006

Susan C. Schwab, of Maryland, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, vice Robert J. Portman.

May 3, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 22, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

May 16, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–777.

May 22, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

May 22, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 663. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

June 7, 2006—By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote

set for June 8, 2006.

June 8, 2006—Considered by Senate pursuant to order of June 7,

2006.

June 8, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

May 1, 2006

Deborah L. Wince-Smith, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 14,

2010, vice Larry L. Levitan, term expired.

May 1, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 14, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–751.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1014. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 1, 2006

Catherine G. West, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of

the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring

Sept. 14, 2008, vice Karen Hastie Williams, term expired.

May 1, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

May 1, 2006

Donald V. Hammond, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Internal

Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 21,

2010, vice Robert M. Tobias, term expired.

May 1, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 29, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at adjournment of the Senate on Sept. 29, 2006.

May 1, 2006

Paul Cherecwich, Jr., of Utah, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 14, 2009,

vice Charles L. Kolbe, term expired.

May 1, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 6, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 14, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–751.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1013. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 31, 2006

W. Ralph Basham, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Customs, Department of Homeland Security, vice Robert C. Bonner, resigned.

Jan. 31, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 18, 2006—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 5, 2006—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–770.

May 18, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

May 18, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 640. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

May 26, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 16, 2005

Daniel Meron, of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, vice Alex Azar II.

Nov. 16, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 16, 2005

Richard T. Crowder, of Virginia, to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative, with the

rank of Ambassador, vice Allen Frederick Johnson, resigned.

Nov. 16, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 14, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–502.

Dec. 16, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 16, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 16, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 482. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 17, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

177

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Nov. 10, 2005

David M. Spooner, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice James J. Jochum, resigned.

Nov. 10, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 14, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–502.

Dec. 16, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 16, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 16, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 481. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 17, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 7, 2005

Thomas R. Saving, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund for

a term of four years. (Reappointment)

Nov. 7, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 7, 2005

Thomas R. Saving, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund

and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four

years. (Reappointment)

Nov. 7, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 7, 2005

John L. Palmer, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of

Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust

Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for a term

of four years. (Reappointment)

Nov. 7, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 7, 2005

Thomas R. Saving, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four

years. (Reappointment)

Nov. 7, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 7, 2005

John L. Palmer, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of

Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund for a term

of four years. (Reappointment)

Nov. 7, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 7, 2005

John L. Palmer, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of

Trustees of the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust

Fund for a term of four years. (Reappointment)

Nov. 7, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate.

Nov. 2, 2005

Susan C. Schwab, of Maryland, to be a Deputy United States Trade

Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, vice Linnet F. Deily,

resigned.

Nov. 2, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 10, 2005—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by

Unanimous Consent.

Nov. 10, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

178

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Oct. 6, 2005

Susan C. Schwab, of Maryland, to be a Deputy United States Trade

Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, vice Peter F.

Allgeier.

Oct. 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 18, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–371.

Oct. 25, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Oct. 25, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Oct. 25, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

404. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

Oct. 28, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Oct. 6, 2005

Antonio Fratto, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Robert Stanley Nichols.

Oct. 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 14, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–502.

Dec. 16, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 16, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 16, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 480. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 17, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Oct. 6, 2005

David Steele Bohigian, of Missouri, to be an Assistant Secretary of

Commerce, vice William Henry Lash, III, resigned.

Oct. 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 14, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–502.

Dec. 16, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 16, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 16, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 479. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 17, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 15, 2005

Karan K. Bhatia, of Maryland, to be Deputy United States Trade

Representative, with the Rank of Ambassador, vice Josette Sheeran

Shiner.

Sept. 15, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 18, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–371.

Oct. 25, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Oct. 25, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Oct. 25, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

403. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

Oct. 28, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 6, 2005

James S. Halpern, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the

United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years. (Reappointment)

Sept. 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 18, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–371.

Oct. 25, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Oct. 25, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Oct. 25, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

402. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

Oct. 28, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 6, 2005

John E. Maupin, Jr., of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Social

Security Advisory Board for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2010, vice

Gerald M. Shea, term expired.

Sept. 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 20, 2006—Received message of withdrawal of nomination

from the President.

179

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Sept. 6, 2005

Clay Lowery, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Randal Quarles.

Sept. 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 18, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–371.

Oct. 25, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Oct. 25, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Oct. 25, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

401. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

Oct. 28, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

July 29, 2005

Franklin L. Lavin, of Ohio, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for

International Trade, vice Grant D. Aldonas, resigned.

July 29, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 29, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing,

and Urban Affairs by unanimous consent on Sept. 29, 2005 as

a joint referral.

Sept. 15, 2005—Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109–414. [PDF,

Text]

Sept. 29, 2005—Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Oct. 18, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–371.

Oct. 25, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Sept. 29, 2005—Reported by Senator Shelby, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, without printed report.

Oct. 25, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Oct. 25, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

400. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

Oct. 28, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

July 18, 2005

Vincent J. Ventimiglia, Jr., of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Jennifer Young.

July 18, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 14, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–502.

Dec. 19, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Dec. 19, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 19, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 483. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 21, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

June 29, 2005

Robert M. Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Samuel W. Bodman, resigned.

June 29, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–219.

July 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 29, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 29, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

307. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

June 6, 2005

Kevin I. Fromer, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the

Treasury, vice John M. Duncan.

June 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–219.

July 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 29, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 29, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

306. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

180

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

May 26, 2005

Philip D. Morrison, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant

Secretary of the Treasury, vice Pamela F. Olson, resigned.

May 26, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 7, 2005—Received message of withdrawal of nomination from

the President.

May 26, 2005

Randal Quarles, of Utah, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury,

vice Brian Carlton Roseboro.

May 26, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–219.

July 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 29, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 29, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

305. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 16, 2005

Sandra L. Pack, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Teresa M. Ressel, resigned.

May 16, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–219.

July 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 29, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 29, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

303. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 27, 2005

Shara L. Aranoff, of Maryland, to be a Member of the United States

International Trade Commission for a term expiring Dec. 16, 2012,

vice Marcia E. Miller, term expired.

Apr. 27, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 24, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–265.

July 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 29, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 29, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

308. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 25, 2005

Charles E. Johnson, of Utah, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health

and Human Services, vice Janet Hale, resigned.

Apr. 25, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 24, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–265.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

216.

July 22, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 19, 2005

Alex Azar II, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and

Human Services, vice Claude A. Allen, resigned.

Apr. 19, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 24, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–265.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

215.

July 22, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

181

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Apr. 19, 2005

Alex Azar II, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and

Human Services, vice Claude A. Allen, resigned.

Apr. 19, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 24, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–265.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

215.

July 22, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 6, 2005

Timothy D. Adams, of Virginia, to be an Under Secretary of the

Treasury, vice John B. Taylor.

Apr. 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 24, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–265.

July 29, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 29, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 29, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

304. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 4, 2005

Suzanne C. DeFrancis, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of

Health and Human Services, vice Kevin Keane.

Apr. 4, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 24, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–265.

July 20, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

214.

July 22, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 24, 2005

Daniel R. Levinson, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Janet Rehnquist, resigned.

Jan. 24, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance and when reported, to be sequentially referred

to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for not more than 20 days, pursuant to an order of the Senate of Jan. 20, 2005.

Feb. 17, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–73.

Mar. 17, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 17, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 17, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

and Governmental Affairs for not more than 20 days, pursuant

to an order of the Senate of Jan. 20, 2005.

Apr. 13, 2005—Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. Pursuant

to an order of the Senate of Jan. 20, 2005.

Apr. 13, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar

No. 57. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

June 8, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 24, 2005

Harold Damelin, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of

the Treasury, vice Jeffrey Rush, Jr., resigned.

Jan. 24, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance and when reported, to be sequentially referred

to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for not more than 20 days, pursuant to an order of the Senate of Jan. 20, 2005.

Feb. 17, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–73.

Mar. 9, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 9, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 9, 2005—Referred sequentially to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for not more than 20

days, purusant to an order of the Senate of Jan. 20, 2005.

Mar. 17, 2005—Senate Committee on Homeland Security and

Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. and

confirmed.

Mar. 17, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

182

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Jan. 24, 2005

Raymond Thomas Wagner, Jr., of Missouri, to be a Member of the

Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept.

14, 2009. (Reappointment)

Jan. 24, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 17, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–73.

Mar. 9, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 9, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 9, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

24.

Mar. 16, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 4, 2005

Jeffrey Robert Brown, of Illinois, to be a Member of Social Security

Advisory Board for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2008, vice Bradley

D. Belt, resigned.

Jan. 4, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 14, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–502.

Dec. 6, 2006—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Dec. 6, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

1017. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests

to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of

the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 4, 2005

Michael O. Leavitt, of Utah, to be Secretary of Health and Human

Services, vice Tommy G. Thompson, resigned.

Jan. 4, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan. 19, 2005—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 109–170.

Jan. 25, 2005—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Jan. 18, 2005—Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109–56.

Jan. 25, 2005—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Jan. 25, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

6. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to

appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the

Senate.

Jan. 26, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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FULL COMMITTEE

Jan. 19, 2005 S. HRG. 109–170

Nomination

NOMINATION OF MICHAEL O. LEAVITT

Feb. 2, 2005 S. HRG. 109–102

LONG-TERM OUTLOOK FOR SOCIAL SECURITY

Feb. 8, 2005 S. HRG. 109–128

REVENUE PROPOSALS IN THE PRESIDENT’S FISCAL YEAR

2006 BUDGET

Feb. 16, 2005 S. HRG. 109–281

THE PRESIDENT’S BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR FISCAL

YEAR 2006

Feb. 17, 2005 S. HRG. 109–73

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF DANIEL R. LEVINSON, HAROLD

DAMELIN, AND RAYMOND T. WAGNER, JR.

Mar. 1, 2005 S. HRG. 109–125

FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION’S

DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN FUNDING PROPOSAL

Mar. 8, 2005 S. HRG. 109–142

PHYSICIAN-OWNED SPECIALTY HOSPITALS: IN THE INTEREST OF PATIENTS OR A CONFLICT OF INTEREST?

Mar. 16, 2005 S. HRG. 109–163

EXPIRING TAX PROVISIONS: LIVE OR LET DIE?

Apr. 5, 2005 S. HRG. 109–207

CHARITIES AND CHARITABLE GIVING: PROPOSALS FOR

REFORM

Apr. 13, 2005 S. HRG. 109–306

UNITED STATES-CENTRAL AMERICA-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Apr. 14, 2005 S. HRG. 109–496

THE $350 BILLION QUESTION: HOW TO SOLVE THE TAX

GAP

Apr. 21, 2005 S. HRG. 109–215

Nomination

NOMINATION OF HON. ROBERT J. PORTMAN

Apr. 26, 2005 S. HRG. 109–401

PROPOSALS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE SOLVENCY,

WITH OR WITHOUT PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Apr. 28, 2005 S. HRG. 109–357

BUILDING ASSETS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

May 23, 2005 S. HRG. 109–367

BLOWING THE COVER ON THE STEALTH TAX: EXPOSING

THE INDIVIDUAL AMT

May 24, 2005 S. HRG. 109–265

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF ALEX AZAR II, TIMOTHY D. ADAMS,

SUZANNE C. DeFRANCIS, CHARLES E. JOHNSON, AND

SHARA L. ARANOFF

May 25, 2005 S. HRG. 109–391

SOCIAL SECURITY: ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE SOLVENCY

June 7, 2005 S. HRG. 109–424

PREVENTING THE NEXT PENSION COLLAPSE: LESSONS

FROM THE UNITED AIRLINES CASE

June 8, 2005 S. HRG. 109–1006

THE TAX CODE AND LAND CONSERVATION: REPORT ON

INVESTIGATIONS AND PROPOSALS FOR REFORM

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FULL COMMITTEE—Continued

June 15, 2005 S. HRG. 109–234

THE FUTURE OF MEDICAID: STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING AMERICAN’S VITAL SAFETY NET

June 23, 2005 S. HRG. 109–259

UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC RELATIONS

June 28 and 29, 2005 S. HRG. 109–544

MEDICAID WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE: THREATENING

THE HEALTH CARE SAFETY NET

June 30, 2005 S. HRG. 109–559

ENCOURAGING SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT: STAY THE

COURSE OR CHANGE DIRECTION?

July 20, 2005 S. HRG. 109–219

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF ROBERT M. KIMMITT, RANDAL

QUARLES, SANDRA L. PACK, AND KEVIN I. FROMER

July 21, 2005 S. HRG. 109–664

UPDATING DEPRECIABLE LIVES: IS THERE SALVAGE

VALUE IN THE CURRENT SYSTEM?

July 27, 2005 S. HRG. 109–486

IMPROVING QUALITY IN MEDICARE: THE ROLE OF

VALUE-BASED PURCHASING

Sept. 13, 2005 S. HRG. 109–588

CHARITIES ON THE FRONTLINE: HOW THE NONPROFIT

SECTOR MEETS THE NEEDS OF AMERICA’S COMMUNITIES

Sept. 28, 2005 S. HRG. 109–789

HURRICANE KATRINA: COMMUNITY REBUILDING NEEDS

AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PAST PROPOSALS

Oct. 6, 2005 S. HRG. 109–258

UNITED STATES-BAHRAIN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Oct. 6, 2005 S. HRG. 109–801

THE FUTURE OF THE GULF COAST: USING TAX POLICY

TO HELP REBUILD BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES

AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AFTER DISASTERS

Oct. 18, 2005 S. HRG. 109–371

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF JAMES S. HALPERN, KARAN K.

BHATIA, SUSAN C. SCHWAB, FRANKLIN L. LAVIN, AND

CLAY LOWERY

Oct. 27, 2005 S. HRG. 109–383

STATUS OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION NEGOTIATIONS

Dec. 14, 2005 S. HRG. 109–502

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF TONY FRATTO, DAVID BOHIGIAN,

DAVID SPOONER, VINCENT VENTIMIGLIA, RICHARD

CROWDER, AND JEFFREY BROWN

Feb. 7, 2006 S. HRG. 109–630

PRESIDENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET (REVENUE PROPOSALS)

Feb. 8, 2006 S. HRG. 109–726

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION

DRUG BENEFIT

Feb. 9, 2006 S. HRG. 109–891

PRESIDENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET (MEDICAID

AND MEDICARE PROPOSALS)

Feb. 16, 2006 S. HRG. 109–704

ADMINISTRATION’S TRADE AGENDA FOR 2006

Mar. 6, 2006 S. HRG. 109–624

UNITED STATES-OMAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Mar. 8, 2006 S. HRG. 109–875

TAKING A CHECKUP ON THE NATION’S HEALTH CARE

TAX POLICY: A PROGNOSIS

Mar. 14, 2006 S. HRG. 109–733

ADMINISTRATIVE CHALLENGES FACING THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Mar. 16, 2006 S. HRG. 109–691

CUNO AND COMPETITIVENESS: WHERE TO DRAW THE

LINE

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FULL COMMITTEE—Continued

Mar. 29, 2006 S. HRG. 109–828

U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC RELATIONS REVISITED

Apr. 4, 2006 S. HRG. 109–832

PREPARING YOUR TAXES: HOW COSTLY IS IT?

Apr. 5, 2006 S. HRG. 109–770

Nomination

NOMINATION OF W. RALPH BASHAM

Apr. 6, 2006 S. HRG. 109–803

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES:

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Apr. 6, 2006 S. HRG. 109–841

SAVING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: IS AMERICA SAVING

ENOUGH TO BE COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE?

Apr. 25, 2006 S. HRG. 109–854

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE METHAMPHETAMINE EPIDEMIC ON AMERICA’S CHILD WELFARE

SYSTEM

Apr. 26, 2006 S. HRG. 109–862

AUTHORIZATION OF CUSTOMS AND TRADE FUNCTIONS

May 10, 2006 S. HRG. 109–886

FOSTERING PERMANENCE: PROGRESS ACHIEVED AND

CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR AMERICA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

May 16, 2006 S. HRG. 109–777

Nomination

NOMINATION OF SUSAN C. SCHWAB

May 17, 2006 S. HRG. 109–905

PHYSICIAN-OWNED SPECIALTY HOSPITALS: PROFITS BEFORE PATIENTS?

May 23, 2006 S. HRG. 109–899

ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC SELF-DETERMINATION IN INDIAN COUNTRY

June 13, 2006 S. HRG. 109–916

TUNE-UP ON CORPORATE TAX ISSUES: WHAT’S GOING

ON UNDER THE HOOD?

June 27, 2006 S. HRG. 109–716

Nomination

NOMINATION OF HENRY M. PAULSON, JR.

June 29, 2006 S. HRG. 109–995

UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT

June 29, 2006 S. HRG. 109–810

SMALL BUSINESS PENSION PLANS: HOW CAN WE INCREASE WORKER COVERAGE?

July 12, 2006 S. HRG. 109–940

U.S.-VIETNAM TRADE RELATIONS

July 13, 2006 S. HRG. 109–734

Nomination

NOMINATION OF ERIC SOLOMON

July 25, 2006 S. HRG. 109–739

CHIP AT 10: A DECADE OF COVERING CHILDREN

July 25, 2006 S. HRG. 109–925

HOW MUCH SHOULD BORDERS MATTER? TAX JURISDICTION IN THE NEW ECONOMY

July 26, 2006 S. HRG. 109–1004

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SIZE AND SOURCES OF THE

TAX GAP

Aug. 2, 2006 S. HRG. 109–987

BORDER INSECURITY, TAKE TWO: FAKE IDs FOIL THE

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE

Aug. 3, 2006 S. HRG. 109–982

KICK-OFF FOR TAX REFORM: TACKLING THE TAX CODE

Sept. 6, 2006 S. HRG. 109–945

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: BACKDATING TO THE FUTURE

186

HEARINGS

FULL COMMITTEE—Continued

Sept. 11, 2006 S. HRG. 109–992

NAFTA AT YEAR TWELVE

Sept. 12, 2006 S. HRG. 109–959

BREAKING THE METHAMPHETAMINE SUPPLY CHAIN:

LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGES

Sept. 13, 2006 S. HRG. 109–967

TAKING THE PULSE OF CHARITABLE CARE AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS AT NONPROFIT HOSPITALS

Sept. 20, 2006 S. HRG. 109–953

OUR BUSINESS TAX SYSTEM: OBJECTIVES, DEFICIENCIES,

AND OPTIONS FOR REFORM

Sept. 21, 2006 S. HRG. 109–977

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF JOHN K. VERONEAU AND ROBERT K.

STEEL

Sept. 26, 2006 S. HRG. 109–745

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS: THE EXPERIENCE SO FAR

Sept. 28, 2006 S. HRG. 109–985

AMERICA’S PUBLIC DEBT: HOW DO WE KEEP IT FROM

RISING?

Nov. 14, 2006 S. HRG. 109–751

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF ROBERT HOYT, HON. MICHELE DAVIS,

PAUL CHERECWICH, JR., AND HON. DEBORAH WINCESMITH

Nov. 16, 2006 S. HRG. 109–744

CHIP PROGRAM FROM THE STATES’ PERSPECTIVE

Dec. 5, 2006 S. HRG. 109–979

Nomination

NOMINATIONS OF ANTHONY RYAN, PHILLIP SWAGEL,

DEAN PINKERT, IRVING WILLIAMSON, DANA BILYEU,

AND MARK WARSHAWSKY

Dec. 5, 2006 S. HRG. 109–981

REPORT CARD ON TAX EXEMPTIONS AND INCENTIVES

FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: PASS, FAIL, OR NEED IMPROVEMENT?

187

PUBLICATIONS BY AND FOR THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Mar. 2005 Rpt. 109–48

ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE DURING

THE 108TH CONGRESS (Pursuant to Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the U.S. Senate)

Feb. 2005 Rpt. 109–3

RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Feb. 2005 S. Prt. 109–4

COMMITTEE ROSTER

Feb. 2006 S. Prt. 109–45

REVIEW OF THE FDA’S APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE

VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION THERAPY SYSTEM FOR

TREATMENT-RESISTANT DEPRESSION

Oct. 2006 S. Prt. 109–68

MINORITY STAFF REPORT ON INVESTIGATION OF JACK

ABRAMOFF’S USE OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

189

BUSINESS MEETINGS

LIGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE MEETINGS

2005

April 19, 2005

Executive session to consider an original bill entitled, ‘‘Highway Reauthorization and Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2005’’(S. 1230)

and the Chairman’s mark to S. 661, the ‘‘United States Tax Court

Modernization Act.’’

The Committee ordered S. 661 favorably reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. See Report No. 109–64.

The Committee favorably reported S. 1230. See Report No. 109–

82.

June 16, 2005

Executive session to consider an original bill entitled, ‘‘Energy Policy

Tax Incentives Act of 2005.’’

June 28, 2005

Executive session to consider S. 1307—‘‘The Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and S.J. Res. 18, a joint resolution approving the renewal

of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.’’

In order to allow Committee members ample opportunity to voice

their views on S. 1307, the Chairman held the meeting open

until the following day.

June 29, 2005

Executive session to consider S. 1307—‘‘The Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and S.J. Res. 18, a joint resolution approving the renewal

of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.’’

The Committee ordered S. 1307 favorably reported without amendment, by voice vote, a quorum being present. The Committee

unanimously ordered S.J. Res. 18 favorably reported without

amendment, by voice vote, a quorum being present. See Report

No. 109–128 for S. 1307, and Report No. 109–101 for S.J. Res.

18.

July 26, 2005

Executive session to consider an original bill entitled, the ‘‘National

Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2005’’(S.

1953).

See Report No. 109–174.

Oct. 25, 2005

Executive session to consider the Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation instructions to reduce the growth of outlays as contained

in H. Con. Res. 95.

The Finance Committee considered items under its jurisdiction on

October 25, 2005 and reported its Budget Reconciliation legislation to the Committee on the Budget. The Chairman’s mark

saved approximately $10 billion over a 5-year period by reducing wasteful and unnecessary spending, closing loopholes, taking

steps to pay providers more accurately, and improving oversight.

Some of the savings were directed to make improvements to the

Medicaid program and provide immediate help for individuals

affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The legislation increased and preserved coverage under Medicare

and Medicaid and provided improved access to health care for

over 500,000 disabled children. It also saved states from having

to cut or eliminate coverage for over 697,000 low-income beneficiaries currently enrolled in the SCHIP program.

President Bush signed the conference agreement on the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 into law on February 8, 2006.

Nov. 15, 2005

Executive session to consider an original bill that will include the

Committee’s budget reconciliation instructions pertaining to expiring tax provisions and also additional incentives for hurricane affected areas (S. 2020).

The Committee favorably reported S. 2020.

Nov. 18, 2005

Executive session to consider S. 2027—‘‘The United States-Bahrain

Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.’’

The Committee ordered S. 2027 favorably reported without amendment, by recorded vote, 20 ayes, 0 nays, a quorum being

present. See Report No. 109–199.

190

BUSINESS MEETINGS

2006

June 8, 2006

Executive session to consider ‘‘Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2006’’ On June 8, 2006, the

Finance Committee considered and favorably reported the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Indian Health Care Improvement Act of

2006 (S. 3524). See Report No. 109–278.

The Chairman’s mark dealt with issues within the ‘‘Indian Health

Care Improvement Act’’ (IHCIA) which were under the Finance

Committee’s jurisdiction, such as issues related to Medicare,

Medicaid, and SCHIP.

The full IHCIA (S. 1057) had been earlier reported favorably out

of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on March 16, 2006. The

Finance Committee’s action on the Medicare, Medicaid, and

SCHIP Indian Health Care Improvement Act cleared these provisions for consideration by the full Senate.

The Committee also considered at this Executive Session the ‘‘Improving Outcomes for Children Affected by Meth Act of 2006’’ (S.

3525). See Report No. 109–269.

The bill amended subpart 2 of part B of the title IV of the Social

Security Act to improve outcomes for children in families affected by methamphetamine abuse and addiction by reauthorizing the Promoting Safe and Stable Families program which

provides grants to States, territories, and tribes for the provision

of four categories of services to children and families: family

support, family preservation, time-limited reunification, and

adoption promotion and support.

The bill was ordered reported to the full Senate by the Committee.

This legislation was approved unanimously by the full Senate on

July 13, 2006. The final legislation, after amendments between

the Houses and with a final title of ‘‘Child and Family Services

Improvement Act of 2006,’’ was approved by the Senate and the

House on September 26, 2006 and was signed by the President

on September 28, 2006 (P.L. 109–288).

June 28, 2006

Executive session to consider S. 1321—‘‘The Telephone Excise Tax

Repeal Act of 2005,’’ and an amendment that incorporates S. 832,

the ‘‘Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act of 2005;’’ and S.

3569, the ‘‘U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation

Act.’’

S. 1321—The Committee, by voice vote, favorably reported S.

1321 as modified. See Report 109–336.

S. 3569—The Committee favorably reported S. 3569, without

amendment, by recorded vote of those present and voting, 10

ayes, 3 nays, a quorum being present. See Report No. 109–364.

July 27, 2006

Executive session to consider S. 3495—‘‘A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam.’’ In the absence of a quorum,

the Chairman recessed the meeting subject to the call of the Chair.

July 31, 2006

Executive session to consider S. 3495—‘‘A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam.’’

The Committee ordered S. 3495 favorably reported without amendment, by recorded vote, 18 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present, a quorum

being present. See Report No. 109–321.

August 3, 2006

Executive session to consider S. 2010—‘‘The Elder Justice Act.’’

The Committee favorably reported the Elder Justice Act to the Senate. See Report No. 109–337.

The legislation was designed to address the serious problem of

elder abuse. The number of older individuals who are abused

each year is believed to be between 500,000 and 5 million.

Many experts also believe that many cases of elder abuse are

never reported to competent authority. The legislation included

provisions which would improve the quality, quantity, and accessibility of information about elder abuse; increase knowledge

of how best to combat elder abuse and support promising

projects in the elder abuse field; develop forensic capacity; increase prosecutions; and increase training in elder abuse of law

enforcement and other appropriate personnel.

The bill gained bi-partisan support and was passed unanimously by

the members of the Committee. While the full Senate did not

consider S. 2010, a study to address the feasibility of the collection of data relating to elder abuse and exploitation was included

in H.R. 6111.

191

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–9305 Dec. 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Hospital

Conditions of Participation: Patients’ Rights’’ (RIN0938-AN30) received on December 8, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9304 Dec. 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Programs of All-Inclusive Care for

the Elderly (PACE); Program Revisions’’ (RIN0938-AN83 received on December 8, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9199 Dec. 6, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report relative to the impact of the Andean Trade Preference

Act on U.S. trade and employment from 2004 to 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9198 Dec. 6, 2006

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, a draft bill that

would provide the Department with authority to complete the reimbursement of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust

Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for certain

bookkeeping errors; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9128 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Notification of Hospital Discharge Appeal

Rights’’ (RIN0938-A041) received on November 27, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9127 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material from Bolivia’’ (RIN1505-AB74)

received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9126 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Border Security and Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Documents Required for Travelers Departing From

or Arriving in the United States at Air Ports-of-Entry from within

the Western Hemisphere’’ ((RIN1651-AA66)(RIN1400-AC10)) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9125 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures for Requesting Competent Authority Assistance Under Tax

Treaties’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-54) received on November 27, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9124 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice:

Tier 2 Tax Rates for 2007’’ received on November 16, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9123 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2007

Annual Covered Compensation Tables’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-60) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9122 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—December 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-61) received

on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

192

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–9121 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Debit

Cards Used to Provide Qualified Transportation Fringes Described

Under Section 132(f) of the Internal Revenue Code’’ (Rev. Rul.

2006-57) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9120 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—September 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-59) received on November 16,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9119 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Conditions of Participation: Requirements for History and Physical Examinations; Authentications of Verbal Orders; Securing Medications and

Postanesthesia Evaluations’’ (RIN0938-AM88) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9118 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Acting Regulations Officer, Office of Disability and Income Security Programs, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount’’

(RIN0960-AG11) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9117 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Residence Rules Involving U.S. Possessions’’ ((RIN1545-

BG02)(TD 9297)) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9116 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revenue Ruling: Excess Per Diem Allowances’’ (Notice 2006-56)

received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9115 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Credit for Increasing Research Activities’’ ((RIN1545-BD60)(TD

9296)) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9114 Dec. 5, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-104) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9055 Nov. 16, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Amplification of Revenue Procedure 2005-70’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-

51) received on November 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9054 Nov. 16, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘2007 Standard Mileage Rates’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-49) received on

November 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9053 Nov. 16, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Substantiation of Expenses of Native Alaskan Whaling Captains’’

(Rev. Proc. 2006-50) received on November 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9052 Nov. 16, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘2006 Base Period T-Bill Rate’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-54) received on

November 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9051 Nov. 16, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revenue Procedure: Reduction of Penalty for Understating Tax

by Adequate Disclosure of an Item on Return’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-

48) received on November 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

193

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–8992 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Excess

Inclusion Income and Charitable Remainder Trusts’’ (Rev. Rul.

2006-58) received on November 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8991 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standards for Calculating Energy Savings for the New Energy Efficient

Home Credit’’ (Announcement 2006-88) received on November 6,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8990 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Impact of Increased

Financial Assistance to Medicare Advantage Plans’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8989 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘United

States Treaties That Meet the Requirements of Section

1(h)(11)(C)(i)(II)’’ (Notice 2006-101) received on November 6,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8988 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘AJCA

Modifications to the Section 6011, 6111, and 6112 Regulations’’

(RIN1545-BF98) received on November 6, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8987 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Taxation and Reporting of Excess Inclusion Income’’ (Notice 2006-97)

received on November 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8986 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Concerning Use of 2001 CSO Tables Under Section 7702’’

(Notice 2006-95) received on November 6, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8985 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Acting Social Security Regulations Officer,

Office of Disability and Income Security Programs, Social Security

Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

entitled ‘‘Continuing Disability Review Failure to Cooperate Process’’ (RIN0960-AG19) received on November 6, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8984 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Acting Social Security Regulations Officer,

Office of Disability and Income Security Programs, Social Security

Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

entitled ‘‘Representative Payment Policies and Administrative Procedure for Imposing Penalties for False or Misleading Statements

or Withholding of Information’’ (RIN0960-AG09) received on November 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8983 Nov. 13, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Collaborative Demonstration-Based Review of Physician Practice Expense Geographic

Adjustment Data’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8918 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revisions to Payment Policies, Five Year Review of the Relative

Value Units, Changes to the Practice Expense Methodology Under

the Physician Fee Schedule, and Other Changes to Payment Under

Part B; Revisions to the Payment Policies of Ambulance Services

Under the Fee Schedule for Ambulance Services; Ambulance Inflation Factor Update for CY 2007’’ ((RIN0938-AO24(RIN0938-

AO11)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8917 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System

Rate Update for Calendar Year 2007 and Deficit Reduction Act of

2005 Changes to Medicare Payment for Oxygen Equipment and

Capped Rental Durable Medical Equipment’’ (RIN0938-AN76) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

194

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–8916 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2007 Payment Rates; CY 2007 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Covered Procedures List; Medicare Administrative Contractors; and Reporting Hospital Quality Data for FY

2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Annual Payment Update Program—HCAHPS Survey, SCIP, and Mortality’’ (RIN0938-

AO15) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8821 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Regarding Appraisal Requirements for Noncash Charitable

Contributions’’ (Notice 2006-96) received on November 1, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8820 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of

Electronic Media for Providing Employee Benefit Notices and

Making Employee Benefit Elections and Consents’’ (RIN1545-

BD68) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8819 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Attained

Age of the Insured Under Section 7702’’ (RIN1545-BD00) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8818 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—August

2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-53) received on November 1, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8817 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals

Settlement Guidelines: Discounts on Family Limited Partnerships’’

(UIL: 2031.01-00) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8727 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, the Department’s report on the capitation rates for

Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8726 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Inspector General, Department of Health

and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative

to a review of the information security of Medicare contractors in

fiscal year 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8725 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Acting Branch Chief of the Publications and

Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Allocation of Creditable Foreign Taxes’’ ((RIN1545-

BB11)(TD9292)) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8654 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a consolidated report of the Administration’s processing of continuing disability reviews for fiscal

year 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8653 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Entry of Softwood Lumber Products from Canada’’

(RIN1505-AB73) received on October 16, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8652 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Disregarded Entities Under Section 752’’ ((RIN1545-BD48)(TD9289))

received on October 16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8651 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘State Allotments for Payment of Medicare

Part B Premiums for Qualifying Individuals: Fiscal Year 2006 and

Federal Fiscal Year 2007’’ (RIN0938-A031) received on October

16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

195

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–8630 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delay in the Effective Date of New User Fee Charges for Processing Form 8802’’

(Notice 2006-90) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8629 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Additional Transition

Relief under Section 409A’’ (Notice 2006-79) received on October

11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8628 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought in

Specified Counties’’ (Notice 2006-91) received on October 11,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8627 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Alternative Fuel and

Alternative Fuel Mixtures; Blood Collector Organizations’’ (Notice

2006-92) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8626 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Administrative Appeal of Proposed Adverse Determination of Tax-exempt Status of

Bond Issue’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-40) received on October 11, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8625 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2006-2007 Per Diem

Rates’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-41) received on October 11, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8624 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘User Fees Relating

to Enrollment’’ ((RIN1545-BF68)(TD9288)) received on October

11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8623 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transition Rule for

Section 906 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006’’ (Notice 2006-

89) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8622 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Action on Decision:

Erickson Post Acquisition, Inc. V. Commissioner’’ (AOD 2006-24)

received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8540 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Phase-Out of Credit for New

Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicles and New Advanced Lean Burn

Technology Motor Vehicles’’ (Notice 2006-78) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8539 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula’’ (Revenue Ruling 2006-47) received on October 2,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8538 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment Under Section 367(b)

of Property Used to Purchase Parent Stock in Certain Triangular

Reorganizations’’ (Notice 2006-85) received on October 2, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8537 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Attained Age of the Insured

Under Section 7702’’ ((RIN1545-BE53(TD 9287)) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8536 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Guidance on the Application of Section 911 to U.S. Individuals Working at Guantanamo

Bay’’ (Notice 2006-84) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

196

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EC–8535 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘’Tie-breaking’ Rule for Two or

More Taxpayers Claiming a Child as a Qualifying Child’’ (Notice

2006-86) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8534 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2006 National Pool’’ (Revenue

Procedure 2006-38) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8533 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—October 2006’’ (Revenue Ruling 2006-50) received on October 2, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8532 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘October—December 2006 Section 42 Bond Factor Amounts’’ (Revenue Ruling 2006-51) received

on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8531 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Open-Loop Biomass under Section 45’’ (Notice 2006-88) received on October 2, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8530 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chairman of the U.S. International Trade

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the

Commission’s Strategic Plan covering the period from fiscal year

2006 through fiscal year 2011; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8529 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chairman of the U.S. International Trade

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the

Andean Trade Preference Act; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8484 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—July

2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-48) received on September 29, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8483 Nov. 9, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of section 402(a)(1) of H.R. 4’’ (Announcement 2006-

70) received on September 29, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8350 Sept. 19, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought’’ (Notice 2006-82) received on September 15, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8349 Sept. 19, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Railroad Track Maintenance Credit’’ (RIN1545-BE91) received on September 15, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8348 Sept. 19, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certain Cost-Sharing

Payments; Conservation Security Program’’ (Notice 2006-46) received on September 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8347 Sept. 19, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Election Under Section 355(b)(3(C) of the Internal Revenue Code’’ (Notice 2006-81)

received on September 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8346 Sept. 19, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-80) received on September 15,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–8322 Sept. 18, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital

and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for Calendar

Year 2007’’ ((RIN0938-A019)(CMS-8029-N)) received on September 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8321 Sept. 18, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Part A Premiums for Calendar Year 2007 for the Uninsured Aged

and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other

Entitlement’’ (RIN0938-A018) received on September 15, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–8320 Sept. 18, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates,

Premium Rates, and Annual Deductible for Calendar Year 2007’’

(RIN0938-A023) received on September 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8319 Sept. 18, 2006

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

USTR’s fiscal year 2006 Performance Plan and its fiscal year 2004

Annual Performance Report; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8266 Sept. 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations

Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland

Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Confidentiality of Commercial Information’’ (RIN1651-AA47) received on September 8, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8265 Sept. 12, 2006

Communication from the Chairman of the U.S. International Trade

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s annual report on the Operation of the United States Trade Agreements program for calendar year 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8168 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicaid Program and State Children’s Health Insurance Program

(SCHIP) Payment Error Rate Measurement’’ (RIN0938-AN77) received on September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8167 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Border Security Regulations

Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland

Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Establishment of New Port of Entry at Sacramento, California;

Realignment of the Port Limits of the Port of Entry at San Francisco, California’’ (CBP Dec. 06-23) received on September 5,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8166 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Finalizing Medicare Regulations under Section 902 of the Medicare Prescription

Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 for

Calendar Year 2005’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8165 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Regulations

Regarding the Nonaccrual-Experience Method of Accounting

Under Section 448(d)(5)’’ (TD9285) received on September 7,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8164 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Collection After Assessment’’ ((RIN1545-BC72)(TD9284) received on September 7,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8163 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of

Automatic Accounting Method Change Procedures for Intangibles’’

(Rev. Proc. 2006-37) received on September 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–8162 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Services Under Section 482, Allocation of Income and Deductions from

Intangibles’’ ((RIN1545-BB31)(RIN1545-AY38)(TD9278)) received on September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8161 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement:

Overview of the IRS’s Use of Private Collection Agencies (PCAs)

in 2006’’ (Announcement 2006-63) received on September 5, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8160 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modifications to

Weighted Average Interest Rate—Section 301 of Pension Protection Act of 2006’’ (Notice 2006-75) received on September 5,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8159 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Recomputed Differential Earnings Rate for 2004 under Section 809’’ (Rev. Rul.

2006-45) received on September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8158 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dividends Paid Deduction for Stock Held in Employee Stock Ownership Plan’’

((RIN1545-BE74(TD9282)) received on September 5, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8157 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘User Fee for Form

882, Application for the United States Residency Certification’’

(Rev. Proc. 2006-35) received on September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8156 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Examples Under Section 937(b)’’ (Notice 2006-76) received on September 5, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–8155 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Depreciation

Allowance’’ ((RIN1545-BB57)(TD9283) received on September 5,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8154 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Report to Congress on the Evaluation of the Quality Improvement Organization

(QIO) Program for Medicare Beneficiaries for Fiscal Year 2005’’;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8153 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ‘‘The Medicare

Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Program—Response to

IOM Study’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8152 Sept. 11, 2006

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report relative to his intention to enter into a

free trade agreement with the Republic of Columbia; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7896 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—September 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-44) received on August

18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7895 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—June 2006’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2006-41) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

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EC–7894 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD: Determination

of Interest Expense Deduction of Foreign Corporations’’

((RIN1545-BF70)(TD9281)) received on August 18, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7893 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 411(d)(6)

Protected Benefits’’ ((RIN1545-BE10)(TD9280)) received on August 8, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7892 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Notice 2006-53’’ (Notice 2006-71) received on August 2, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7891 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reporting Requirements for Widely Held Fixed Investment Trusts’’ ((RIN1545-

BF86)(TD9279))) received on August 3, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–7890 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Flat Rate Supplemental Wage Withholding’’ (RIN1545-BD96) received on August

3, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7889 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations

Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland

Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Implementation of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act’’ (RIN1505-AB37) received on August 2, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7888 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Disability and

Income Security Programs, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes to

the Income and Resources Provisions for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Based on Sections 430, 435, and 436 of the Social Security Protection Act (SSPA) of 2004’’ (RIN0960-AG13) received

on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7887 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Stock Transfer Rules:

Carryover of Earnings and Taxes’’ ((RIN1545-AX65)(TD9273) received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7886 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-74) received on August 15,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7885 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Forms

8898 and 8840’’ (Notice 2006-73) received on August 8, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–7884 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amplification and

Modification of Rev. Rul. 81-35, Rev. Rul. 81-36 and Rev. Rul.

87-10’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-43) received on August 8, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7883 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘GO Zone Bonus Depreciation’’ (Notice 2006-67) received on August 18, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7882 Sept. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘REMIC Residual Interests—Accounting for REMIC Net Income (Including Any Excess Inclusions) (Foreign Holders)’’ ((RIN1545-BE81)(TD9272))

received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7802 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective

Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2007; Certain Provisions

Concerning Competitive Acquisition for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS), Accreditation of DMEPOS Suppliers’’ (RIN0938-A016) received August 1,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7801 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement that Identifies Specified Covering Services Eligible for Services Cost Method

Under Section 482’’ (Announcement 2006-50) received on August

2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7800 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—May 2006’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2006-40) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7799 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Branch Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘May

2006 Revision of Instructions for Form 3115’’ (Announcement

2006-52) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7798 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusion of Employees of 501(c)(3 Organizations in 401(k) and 401(m) Plans’’

(RIN1545-BC87) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7797 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement of Amendment to Effective Date Provision of Treas. Reg. 1.7874-2T’’ (Notice 2006-70) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7796 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Filed Directive on

Deductibility of Casino Comps’’ (IRC Section 274) received on

August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7795 Aug. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Report of Tips by

Employee to Employer’’ (Revenue Procedure 2006-30) received on

August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance

EC–7755 Aug. 2, 2006

Communication from the Director, Executive Services Staff, Social

Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of

a vacancy in the position of Deputy Commissioner of Social Security, Social Security Administration, received on August 1, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7754 Aug. 2, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment

System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities -Update-’’ (RIN0938-AM46) received on July 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7753 Aug. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief of Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-66) received on

July 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7752 Aug. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Employer Comparable Contributions to Health Savings Accounts

Under Section 4980G’’ ((RIN1545-BE30)(TD9277)) received on

July 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7751 Aug. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief of the Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated

Issue: Claim Revenue under a Long-Term Contract’’ (460.02-04)

received on July 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7682 July 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reporting of Gross

Proceeds Payments to Attorneys’’ (RIN1545-AW72) received on

July 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7681 July 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Excise Taxes With

Respect To Prohibited Tax Shelter Transactions to Which Tax-Exempt Entities Are Parties and Related Disclosure Requirements’’

(Notice 2006-65) received on July 21, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7680 July 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—August 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-39) received on July 21,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7605 July 24, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure of Return

Information by Certain Officers and Employees for Investigative

Purposes’’ ((RIN1545-BB16)(TD 9274) received on July 13, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7604 July 24, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Field Directive on

Asset Class and Depreciation for Casino Construction Costs’’ received on July 13, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7603 July 24, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Effect of Elections

in Certain Multi-Step Transactions’’ ((RIN1545-BB68)(TD 9271))

received on July 13, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7602 July 24, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Supplemental Security Income; Collection of Overdue Program and Administrative Debts Using Federal Salary Offset’’ (RIN0960-AE89)

received on July 17, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7601 July 24, 2006

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to a free trade agreement between the United States and

the Republic of Peru; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7538 July 17, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Citizenship Documentation Requirements’’

(RIN0938-AO51) received on July 11, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7489 July 12, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Revision of the Deadline for Submission of

Emergency Graduate Medical Education Affiliation Agreements’’

(RIN0938-AO35) received on July 6, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7488 July 12, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits), Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Calculation

of the Amount Involved on Elective Deferrals’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-

38) received on July 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7487 July 12, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits), Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Industry

Issue Resolution Regarding the Work Opportunity and Welfare-toWork Tax Credits’’ (Announcement 2006-49) received on July 6,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7486 July 12, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits), Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interim

Guidance on the Application of Section 409A to Accelerated Payments to Satisfy Federal Conflict of Interest Requirements’’ (Notice 2006-64) received on July 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7441 July 10, 2006

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s June

2006 Report to the Congress entitled ‘‘Increasing the Value of

Medicare’’; to the Committee on Finance.

202

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EC–7397 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Distributions of Interests in Loss Corporation from Qualified Trusts’’ ((TD

9269)(RIN1545-BC00)) received on June 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7396 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Factoring of Receivables Audit Techniques Guide’’ received on June 27, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7395 June 29, 2006

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7386 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Identification of Backward Compatible

Version of Adopted Standard for E-Prescribing and the Medicare

Prescription Drug Program’’ (RIN 0938-AO42) received on June

22, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7385 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safe Harbor Methods

for Determining Casualty and Theft Loss Deductions for 2005 Gulf

Hurricanes’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-32) received on June 21, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–7384 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Returns

Required with Respect to Certain Foreign-Owned Domestic U.S.

Corporations’’ ((RIN1545-BF49)(TD 9268)) received on June 21,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7383 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. United States’’ (AOD: TL-R-618-98) received on

June 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7382 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amounts Paid Pursuant to a Leave-Sharing Plan to Assist Employees Affected by a

Major Disaster Declared by the President of the United States’’

(Notice 2006-59) received on June 21, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7381 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—July 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-35) received on June 18, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7380 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—April 2006’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2006-33) received on June 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7379 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of the

Federal Insurance Contributions Act to Payments Made for Certain

Services’’ ((RIN1545-BE32)(TD 9266)) received on June 18, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7378 June 29, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Postponement of Filing Date for Form 8898’’ (Notice 2006-57) received on June 18,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7286 June 22, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revocation of 83(b)

Elections’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-31) received on June 16, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

203

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7285 June 22, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Erickson Post Acquisition, Inc. v. Commissioner’’ ((Docket No. 8218-00)(T.C. Memo.

2003-218)) received on June 13, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7284 June 22, 2006

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a notification relative to the designation of Daniel

Pearson as Chairman and Shara L. Aranoff as Vice Chairman of

the United States International Trade Commission, effective June

17, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7233 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-55) received on June 12, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7232 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Mixed Service Cost

Examinations (’MSC’) Industry Directive’’ received on June 12,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7231 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance under Section 7874 Regarding Expatriated Entities and Their Foreign Parents’’ (RIN1545-BF48) received on June 6, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–7230 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Rev.

Rul. 2006-1’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-31) received on June 6, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7229 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling:

2006 Prevailing State Assumed Interest Rates’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-

25) received on June 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7228 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 911 Waiver

Rev. Proc.—2005 Update’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-28) received on June

6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7227 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement: 2006

Prevailing State Assumed Interest Rates: Correction’’ (Announcement 2006-35) received on June 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7226 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Border Security Regulations Branch,

Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Closing of the Port of Noyes, Minnesota, and Extension of the Limits of the Port of Pembina, North

Dakota’’ (CBP Dec. 06-15) received on June 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7225 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Communications Excise Tax; Toll Telephone Service’’ (Notice 2006-50) received on

June 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7224 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deduction for Energy

Efficient Commercial Buildings’’ (Notice 2006-52) received on

June 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7223 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clarification of Notice 2006-26’’ (Notice 2006-53) received on June 6, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7222 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Alternative

Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit’’ (Notice 2006-54) received on June 6,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

204

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7221 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative

to a waiver of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment for Turkmenistan; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–7220 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative

to the continuation of a waiver of application of subsections (a) and

(b) of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 to Belarus; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7219 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative

to the continuation of a waiver of application of subsections (a) and

(b) of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 to Vietnam; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7218 June 20, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Child Care and Development Fund Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2002 and Fiscal Year 2003’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7058 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Methods of Determining W-2 Wages for Purposes of the Section 199(b)(1) Limitation on the Section 199 Deduction for Income Attributable to Domestic Production Activities’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-22) received on

May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7057 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure

to Eliminate Impediments to e-filing Consolidated Returns and Reduce Reporting Requirements’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-21) received on

May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7056 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement of

Rules to be Included in Final Regulations Under Sections 897(d)

and (e) of the Code’’ (Notice 2006-46) received on May 31, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7055 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified NMWHFIT

Exception Extension’’ (Notice 2006-30) received on May 31, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7054 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—March 2006’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2006-28) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7053 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Necessary

to Facilitate Electronic Filing and Burden Reduction’’ ((RIN1545-

BF26)(TD 9264) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7052 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Computer Software

Under Section 199(c)(5)(B)’’ ((RIN1545-BF57)(TD 9262)) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7051 June 12, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Income Attributable

to Domestic Production Activities’’ ((RIN1545-BE33(TD 9263) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7050 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions for Coverage for

Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)’’ (RIN 0938-AK81) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7049 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; State Health Insurance Assistance Program’’

(RIN 0938-AJ67) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

205

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7048 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Director, Regulatory Management Division,

Office of Executive Secretariat, Department of Homeland Security,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes

to the Procedures for Notifying the Public of Premium Processing

Service Designations and Availability’’ (RIN1615-AB40) received

on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7047 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations

Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland

Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Single Entry for Unassembled or Disassembled Entities Imported

on Multiple Conveyances’’ (RIN1505-AB34) received on May 31,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7046 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Extension of the Expiration Date for the Digestive Listings’’

(RIN0960-AG39) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7045 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Rules for Helping Blind and Disabled Individuals Achieve SelfSupport’’ (RIN0960-AG00) received on May 31, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7044 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Inspector General, Department of Health

and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled

‘‘Determining Average Manufacturer Prices for Prescription Drugs

Under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7043 June 8, 2006

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2006 Annual Report of the

Supplemental Security Income Program; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6955 May 25, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Certification to

the Congress Regarding the Incidental Capture of Sea Turtles in

Commercial Shrimping Operations; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6954 May 25, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Medicare Clinical

Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration Draft Design Report: Executive Summary’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6920 May 23, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Statutory Mergers and Consolidations’’ ((RIN1545-BF36)(TD 9259)) received on May 22, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6919 May 23, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—June 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-29) received on May 22,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6860 May 17, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report containing the initial estimate

of the Secretary’s recommendation for the applicable percentage increase in Medicare’s hospital inpatient prospective payment system

(IPPS) rates for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2007 and initial estimates

on recommendations for updates to the payment amounts for hospitals and hospital units excluded from the IPPS, and for adjustments to the diagnosis-related group (DRG) weighting factors; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–6822 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Director, Regulations and Disclosure Law,

Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of a New Port of Entry in the Tri-Cities Area of Tennessee and Virginia and Termination of the User-Fee-Status of TriCities Regional Airport’’ (CBP Decision 06-14) received on May

11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6821 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update of Rev. Proc.

2003-44—Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2006-27) received on May 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–6820 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sample, Discretionary Amendment to Section 401(k) Roth Plan’’ (Notice 2006-

44) received on May 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6819 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-49) received on May 11, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6818 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Intercompany Transactions; Manufacturer Incentive Payments’’ ((RIN1545-BF32)(TD

9261)) received on May 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6817 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling:

Down Payment Assistance’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-27)) received on May

11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6816 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue:

Credit for Increasing Research Activities—Extraordinary Expenditures for Utilities’’ (UIL 41.51-01) received on May 11, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–6815 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘User Fees for Competent Authority Limitation on Benefits Determination’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2006-26) received on May 8, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6814 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, the report

of a draft bill entitled ‘‘Unemployment Compensation Program Integrity Act of 2006’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6813 May 11, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Sales of

Drugs and Biologicals to Large Volume Purchasers’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6798 May 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure:

Competent Authority Procedures with Respect to the U.S. Possessions’’ (Notice 2006-23) received on May 3, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6797 May 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interim Guidance

with Respect to the Application of Treas. Reg. 1.883-3’’ (Notice

2006-43) received on May 3, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6796 May 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modifications to the

Subpart F Treatment of Aircraft and Vessel Leasing Income’’ (Notice 2006-48) received on May 3, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6795 May 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for Long-Term Care

Hospitals RY 2007: Annual Payment Rate Updates, Policy

Changes, and Clarification’’ (RIN 0938-AO06) received on May 3,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6632 May 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Life/Non-Life Tracking Rule’’ ((RIN1545-BE86)(TD 9258)) received on May 1, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6631 May 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exempt Facility

Bonds for Qualified Highway or Surface Freight Transfer Facilities

Notice’’ (Notice 2006-45) received on May 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–6630 May 2, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Civil Monetary Penalties, Assessments and Recommended Exclusions’’ (RIN0960-AG08) received May 1, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6629 May 2, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective

Payment System Payment Update for Rate Year Beginning July 1,

2006 (RY 2007)’’ (RIN0938-AN82) received on May 1, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–6628 May 2, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicaid Program; State Allotments for Payment of Medicare

Part B Premiums for Qualifying Individuals: Federal Fiscal Year

2006’’ (RIN0938-AO31) received on May 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6581 May 1, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of Separate Limitations to Dividends from Noncontrolled Section 902 Corporations’’ ((RIN1545-BF46)(TD 9260)) received on April 25,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6580 May 1, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Statutory Mergers and Consolidations’’ ((RIN1545-BF36)(TD 9259)) received on April 25, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6579 May 1, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Administrative Review Process for Adjudicating Initial Disability

Claims’’ (RIN0960-AG31) received on April 27, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6578 May 1, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Disability and

Income Security Programs, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Filing of Applications and Requirements for Widow’s and Widower’s Benefits’’ (RIN0960-AG32) received on April 25, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6388 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Vision Rehabilitation for Elderly Individuals with Low Vision or Blindness’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6387 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘National Coverage

Determinations’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6386 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Commissioner of Social Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Acquisitions

Made from Foreign Manufacturers for Fiscal Year 2005’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6385 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of Section 338 to Insurance Companies’’ (RIN1545-AY49) received on

April 24, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6384 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Gulf Opportunity

Zone Bonds, Gulf Opportunity Zone Advance Refunding Bonds,

and Gulf Tax Credit Bonds Notice’’ (Notice 2006-41) received on

April 24, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6383 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2006 Section 29 Inflation Adjustment Factor (for calendar year 2005).’’ (Notice 2006-

37) received on April 24, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–6382 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘April—June 2006

Bond Factor Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-14) received on April 24,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6381 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—February 2006’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2006-23) received on April 24, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6380 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Office of Financial

Management, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program, Requirement for Providers and Suppliers to Establish and

Maintain Medicare Enrollment’’ (RIN0938-AH73 received on April

24, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6379 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program: Medicare Graduate Medical Education Application

Provisions for Teaching Hospitals in Certain Emergency Situations’’ (RIN0938-AO35) received on April 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6378 Apr. 25, 2006

Communication from the Director, Regulations and Disclosure Law,

Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Port of Entry at New River Valley, Virginia, and Termination of the User-fee Status of New River Valley Airport’’

(CBP Decision 06-10) received on April 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6356 Apr. 24, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘National Median

Gross Income for 2006 Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-20)

received on April 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6355 Apr. 24, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-39) received on April 7, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6316 Apr. 6, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Conditions for Payment of Power Mobility

Devices, Including Power Wheelchairs and Power-Operated Vehicles’’ (RIN0938-AM74) received on April 5, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6265 Apr. 5, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement and

Report Concerning Advance Pricing Agreements’’ (Announcement

2006-22) received on April 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6254 Apr. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Regulations

Concerning Disclosure of Relative Values of Optional Forms of

Benefit’’ ((RIN1545-BD97)(TD 9256)) received on March 28,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6253 Apr. 3, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-13) received on March

28, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6130 Mar. 28, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations

Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland

Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ethnological Materials from Columbia’’ (RIN1505-AB59) received on

March 16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6053 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2005 Fair Act Inventory; to

the Committee on Finance.

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EC–6052 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Taxation of Cross Licensing Arrangements’’ (Notice 2006-34) received on March 27, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6051 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to Regulations

Relating to Withholding of Tax on Certain U.S. Source Income’’

(RIN1545-AY92) received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6050 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest

Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-32) received on March 27, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6049 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2006 Census Count’’ (Notice 2006-22) received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–6048 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Agent for a Consolidated

Group with Foreign Common Parent’’ (RIN1545-BF31) received

on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6047 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance under Section

1502: Suspension of Losses on Certain Stock Dispositions’’

(RIN1545-BB25) received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6046 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Go Zone Resident Population Estimates’’ (Notice 2006-21) received on March 27, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6045 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transition Relief Regarding the Application of Section 409A(b) to Nonqualified Deferred

Compensation Plan’’ (Notice 2006-33) received on March 27,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6044 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics

Price Indexes for Department Stores—January 2006’’ (Rev. Rul.

2006-15) received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6043 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Purchase Price Safe Harbors for Sections 143 and 25 Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc.

2006-17) received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6042 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revocation of Qualified

Intermediary Brach Rule’’ (Notice 2006-35) received on March 27,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6041 Mar. 27, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal

Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—April 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-22) received on March 27,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6005 Mar. 14, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Evidentiary Requirements for Making Findings About Medical

Equivalence’’ (RIN0960-AF19) received on March 13, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5920 Mar. 6, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Regarding

Reporting for Widely Held Fixed Investment Trusts’’ (Notice

2006-29) received on March 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–5919 Mar. 6, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD: Procedures for

Administrative Review of a Determination that an Authorized Recipient has Failed to Safeguard Tax Returns or Return Information’’ ((RIN1545-BF22)(TD9252)) received on March 2, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–5918 Mar. 6, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations

Branch, Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Import Restrictions

Imposed on Archaeological Material Originating in Italy and Representing the Pre-Classical, Classical and Imperial Roman Periods’’

(RIN1505-AB63) received on March 2, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5917 Mar. 6, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations

Branch, Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dominican Republic--Central

America--United States Free Trade Agreement’’ (RIN1505-AB64)

received on March 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5916 Mar. 6, 2006

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2006

Trade Policy Agenda and 2005 Annual Report on the Trade Agreements Program as prepared by the Administration; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5848 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Medicare Secondary Payer Amendments’’

(RIN0938-AN27) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5847 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—December 2005’’

(Rev. Rul. 2006-8) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5846 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD 9250, Application of Section 367 in Cross Border Section 304 Transactions’’

(RIN1545-BD46) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5845 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Rules Regarding Certain Section 951 Pro Rata Share Allocations’’

((RIN1545-BE71)(TD9251)) received on February 27, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5844 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Nonbusiness Energy

Property Credit’’ (Notice 2006-26) received on February 27, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5843 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certification of Energy Efficient Home Credit’’ (Notice 2006-27) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5842 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualifying Advanced

Coal Project Program’’ (Notice 2006-24) received on February 27,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5841 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualifying Gasification Project Program’’ (Notice 2006-25) received on February

27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5840 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Efficient

Home Credit; Manufactured Homes’’ (Notice 2006-28) received on

February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

211

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EC–5839 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—March 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-10) received on February

22, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5838 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Supplemental Clean

Renewable Energy Bond Notice’’ (Notice 2006-7) received on February 22, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5837 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Postponement of

Deadline for Making an Election to Deduct Certain Losses Attributable to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma’’ (Notice 2006-17)

received on February 22, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5836 Mar. 2, 2006

Communication from the Board of Trustees, National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Trust’s

Annual Management Report for Fiscal Year 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5784 Feb. 28, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice Providing Examples of Non-Reportable Transactions and a Reporting Safe Harbor for Certain Reportable Transactions, Involving Notional Principal Contracts’’ (Notice 2006-16) received on February 16, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5776 Feb. 28, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Enforcement’’ (RIN0991-AB29) received on

February 16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5775 Feb. 28, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement

Guidelines: Notional Principal Contracts’’ (UIL: 9300.20-00) received on February 16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5774 Feb. 28, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006-19) received on February 16,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5772 Feb. 27, 2006

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report relative to the intent to add Liberia to

the list of least-developed beneficiary developing countries under

the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5705 Feb. 13, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 45 Credit

Offset’’ (Revenue Ruling 2006-9) received on February 8, 2006; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–5634 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long Term

Care Facilities; Nursing Services; Posting of Nurse Staffing Information’’ (RIN0938-AM55) received on February 8, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5633 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Safe

Harbor Date for Charitable Remainder Trusts in the Case of Spousal Election Rights’’ (Notice 2006-15) received on February 7,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5632 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tentative Recomputed Differential Earnings Rate for 2004 under section 809’’ (Notice 2006-18) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5631 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure:

Renewal Community Depreciation Provisions’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-

16) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–5630 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Residence Rules Involving U.S. Possessions’’ ((RIN1545-BC86)(TD9248)) received

on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5629 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue:

Redemption Bogus Optional Basis Tax Shelter’’ (UIL NO:

9300.42-00) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5628 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement of

Rules Adopting a Reasonable Cause Standard for Section 1503(d)

Filings’’ (Notice 2006-13) received on February 7, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5627 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Escrow Funds and

Other Similar Funds’’ ((RIN1545-AR82)(TD9249)) received on

February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5626 Feb. 8, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Disability and

Income Security Programs, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Work Activity of Persons Working as Members of Advisory Committees Established Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ (RIN0960-

AG07) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5596 Feb. 7, 2006

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration’s new Agency Strategic Plan (ASP) covering the period Fiscal Year 2006

through Fiscal Year 2011; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5551 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Provisions Regarding

Cross-border Transactions’’ ((RIN1545-BA65)(TD9243) received

on January 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5550 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clarification of Definitions’’ ((RIN1545-BD37)(TD9246)) received on January 31,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5549 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation and Apportionment of Expenses; Alternative Method for Determining Tax

Book Value of Assets’’ (TD9247) received on January 31, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5548 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—November 2005’’

(Rev. Rul. 2006-6) received on January 31, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5547 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Payment for Respiratory Assist Devices With

Bi-level Capability and a Backup Date’’ (RIN0938-AN02) received

on January 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5546 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Impairments’’ (RIN0960-AD48) received on January 31, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5545 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Department of Commerce, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the Fiscal Year 2004 Foreign-Trade Zones Board

Report; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5544 Feb. 2, 2006

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Effects of Medicare Payment Changes on Oncology Services’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

213

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EC–5429 Jan. 30, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Statutory Mergers

and Consolidations’’ (RIN1545-BA6, RIN1545-BD76)(TD9242))

received on January 26, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5428 Jan. 30, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reporting Requirements for Widely Held Fixed Investment Trusts’’ ((RIN1545-

BA83(TD9241)) received on January 26, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5427 Jan. 30, 2006

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Determination of

Basis of Stock and Securities; Treatment of Excess Loss Accounts’’ ((RIN1545-BC5, RIN1545-BE88) (TD9244) received on

January 26, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5426 Jan. 30, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘January—March 2006 Bond Factor Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-5) received on January 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5425 Jan. 30, 2006

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Home

Health Agency Case Mix and Financial Performance’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5253 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Representation of Parties; Recognition, Disqualification, and Reinstatement of Representative’’ (RIN0960-AG15) received on January 16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5252 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Heavy

Equipment Dealers Use of Replacement Cost Method to Value

Heavy Equipment Parts Inventory’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-14) received

on January 16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5251 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2005-4’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-4) received on January 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5250 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2005-5’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-5) received on January 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5249 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2005-8’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-8) received on January 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5248 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2005-6’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-6) received on January 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5247 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Time

for Filing Employment Tax Returns and Modifications to the Deposit Rules’’ ((RIN1545-BE00)(TD9239)) received on January 6,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5246 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Cash

or Deferred Arrangements under section 401(k) and Matching Contributions section 401(m)’’ ((RIN1545-BE05)(TD9237)) received

on January 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5245 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-96) received on January 4, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

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EC–5244 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting for Distributions with Respect to Securities

Issued by Foreign Corporations’’ (Notice 2006-3) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5243 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Transition Relief for Certain Partnerships and Other PassThru Entities under section 470’’ (Notice 2006-2) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5242 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Updating Rev. Proc. 2006-7 and 2005-1’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-7) received

on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5241 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Accounting Method Change Procedures for Intangibles’’

(Rev. Proc. 2006-12) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5240 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reporting Requirements under Temporary Income Tax Regulations on

Conversions to Roth IRAs’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-13) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5239 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Internal

Revenue Code section 482: Allocation of Income and Deductions

Among Taxpayers’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-9) received on January 4,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5238 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Acceptance Agent Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-10) received on

January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5237 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance under Sec. 7874 for Determining Ownership by Former

Shareholders or Partners of Domestic Entities’’ ((RIN1545-

BE94(TD9238)) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5236 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

1374 Effective Dates’’ ((RIN1545-BD95)(TD9236)) received on

January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5235 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD: Refunding Regulations under Section 141’’ ((RIN1545-

AU98)(TD9234) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5234 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Japanese YKs’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-3) received on January 4, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5233 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revocation of Rev. Rul. 74-503’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-2) received on January

4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5232 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—January 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-4) received on

January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

215

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EC–5231 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘RIC

Commodity Swaps’’ (Rev. Rul. 2006-1) received on January 4,

2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5230 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—October

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-79) received on January 4, 2006; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5229 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual

Update of No-Rule Rev. Proc.’’ (Rev. Proc. 20006-3) received on

January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5228 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Consent

Procedures for Changes Under Simplified Service Cost and Simplified Production Methods’’ (Rev. Proc. 2006-11) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5227 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual

Cumulative List of Changes in Plan Qualification Requirements’’

(Notice 2005-101) received on January 4, 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5226 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Disability and

Income Security Programs, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare

Part D Subsidies’’ (RIN0960-AG03) received on January 4, 2006;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5225 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report relative to the impact of the Andean Trade Preference

Act on U.S. trade and employment from 2003 to 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5224 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Inspector General, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, the report of a draft bill entitled ‘‘Enhanced Protection of the Internal Revenue Service and Its Employees Act of

2005’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5223 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the President of the United States of America,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to entering a free

trade agreement with the Republic of Peru; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5222 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semi-annual report on the continued compliance of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,

Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine and

Uzbekistan with the 1974 Trade Act’s freedom of emigration provisions, as required under the Jackson-Vanik Amendment; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5221 Jan. 25, 2006

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration’s Report on

Fiscal Year 2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5115 Dec. 20, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Regulations

Providing Guidance on the FICA Treatment of Accident or Disability Payments’’ ((RIN1545-BC69)(TD9233) received on December 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5114 Dec. 20, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Classification of Certain Foreign Entities’’ ((RIN1545-BD77)(TD9235)) received on

December 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5054 Dec. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clean

Renewable Energy Bond Notice’’ (Notice 2005-98) received on

December 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

216

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–5053 Dec. 17, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Application of Inherent Reasonableness Payment Policy to Medicare Part B Services (Other Than Physician

Services)’’ (RIN0938-AN81) received on December 16, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–5052 Dec. 17, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Coverage and Payment of Ambulance Services; Inflation Update for Calendar Year 2006’’ (RIN0938-AN99)

received on December 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5051 Dec. 17, 2005

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Improvements to the Enumeration at Birth Process’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5050 Dec. 17, 2005

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s Buy American Report for

fiscal year 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5049 Dec. 17, 2005

Communication from the President, National Center for Policy Analysis, transmitting, the Center’s Third Quarter Report; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4873 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Employer and Payer Reporting and Wage Withholding Requirements with Respect to Deferrals of Compensation under Section 409A for Calendar Year 2005; No Assertion of Penalties

Against Service Providers in Certain Circumstances’’ (Notice 2005-

94) received on December 12, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4872 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance on Valuation of Stock-Based Compensation for Purposes of

Qualified Cost Sharing Arrangements’’ (Notice 2005-99) received

on December 12, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4871 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Request

for Public Comments on Possible Changes to Rev. Proc. 2002-9’’

(Notice 2005-97) received on December 12, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4870 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance on Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Purging

Elections’’ ((RIN1545-BC49)(TD9231)) received on December 12,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4869 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance on Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Purging

Elections’’ ((RIN1545-BD33(TD9232)) received on December 12,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4868 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sections

101 and 103 of Hurricane Katrina Emergency Relief Statute—Distributions, Loans, Recontributions’’ (Notice 2005-92) received on

December 6, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4867 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Timing

of Adoption of Plan Amendments on Retroactive Annuity Starting

Date’’ (Notice 2005-95) received on December 6, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4866 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2006

Standard Mileage Rates’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-78) received on December 6, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

217

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EC–4865 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting Relating to Taxable Stock Transactions’’

((RIN1545-BF18)(TD9230)) received on December 6, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4864 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2006

Annual Covered Compensation Table’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-72) received on December 5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4863 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Withholding Foreign Partnership and Withholding Foreign

Trust Agreements’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-77) received on December 5,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4862 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health

Savings Account Eligibility During a Cafeteria Plan Grace Period’’

(Notice 2005-86) received on December 5, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4861 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual

Pension Plan, etc., Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2006’’ (Notice

2005-75) received on December 5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4860 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Operational Date in Rev. Proc. 2005-23’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-

76) received on December 5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4859 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Timing

of Adoption of Plan Amendments as a Result of Section 415’’ (Notice 2005-87) received on December 5, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–4858 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Employee Relocation Costs’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-74) received on December 5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4857 Dec. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice:

Section 901(l) Exception for Back to Back Computer Software Licensing Arrangements’’ (Notice 2005-90) received on December 5,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4788 Dec. 13, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Market Segment Specialization Paper: Audit Technique Guide—Retail Industry’’ received on November 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4787 Dec. 13, 2005

Communication from the Unit Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue

Procedure: Reduction of Penalty for Understating Tax by Adequate

Disclosure of an Item on Return’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-75) received

on November 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4786 Dec. 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—December 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-77) received

on November 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4785 Dec. 13, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Buy American Act Report covering fiscal year 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

218

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–4784 Dec. 13, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Electronic Submission of Medicare Claims’’

(RIN0938-AM22) received on November 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4754 Nov. 18, 2005

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, documents relating to the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4753 Nov. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 846 Discount

Factors for 2005’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-72) received on November 18,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4752 Nov. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 832 Discount

Factors for 2005’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-73) received on November 18,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4751 Nov. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—September 2005’’

(Rev. Rul. 2005-73) received on November 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4750 Nov. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘CPI Adjustment for

Section 7872(g) for 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-75) received on November 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4749 Nov. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘CPI Adjustment for

Section 1274A for 2006’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-76) received on November 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4643 Nov. 15, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of

2004’’ (Notice 2005-72) received on November 14, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4642 Nov. 15, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Pension Plan,

etc., Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2006’’ (Notice 2005-75) received on November 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4641 Nov. 15, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Time

for Filing Returns’’ ((RIN1545-BE63(TD9229)) received on November 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4640 Nov. 15, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Low-Income Housing

Credit Allocation and Certifications; Revisions’’ ((RIN1545-

BE50)(TD 9228)) received on November 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4626 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Fiscal Year 2002 and 2003 Annual Reports on the Child Support Enforcement Program; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4610 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Sunset Date of Section 1441 Voluntary Compliance Program under Rev. Proc. 2004-59’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-71) received on

November 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4609 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Review and Report

on Current Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Services Provided

to Patients in Nursing Facilities’’; to the Committee on Finance.

219

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–4608 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2006 and Certain Provisions

Related to the Competitive Acquisition Program of Outpatient

Drugs and Biologicals Under Part B’’ (RIN0938-AN84 and

RIN0938-AN58) received on November 4, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4607 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2006 Payment Rates’’

(RIN0938-AN46) received on November 4, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4606 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System

Rate Update for Calendar Year 2006’’ (RIN0938-AN44) received

on November 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4605 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; E-Prescribing and the Prescription Drug Program’’ (RIN0938-AN49) received on November 4, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4604 Nov. 10, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Exclusion of Vendor Purchases Made Under

the Competitive Acquisition Program for Outpatient Drugs and

Biologicals Under Part B for the Purpose of Calculating the Average Sales Price’’ (RIN0938-AN58) received on November 4, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4581 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘South

Asia Earthquake Occurring on October 8, 205, Designated as a

Qualified Disaster Under Section 139 of the Internal Revenue

Code’’ (Notice 2005-78) received on November 1, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4580 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disaster

Relief—Minimum Funding’’ (Notice 2005-84) received on November 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4579 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement Providing a Settlement Initiative Under Which Taxpayers and the IRS May Resolve a Group of 21 Abusive Tax

Transactions’’ (Announcement 2005-80) received on November 1,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4578 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice:

Excise Tax Changes Under SAFETEA and the Energy Act; Dye

Injection’’ (Notice 2005-80) received on November 1, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4577 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual

Inflation Adjustment Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-70) received on November 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4576 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘REMIC

NOLs’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-68) received on November 1, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4575 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice

on Withholding on Wages of Nonresident Alien Employees Performing Services within the United States’’ (Notice 2005-76) received on November 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

220

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–4574 Nov. 7, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice

on Nonresident Alien’s Filing Requirement for U.S. Source

Wages’’ (Notice 2005-77) received on November 1, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4459 Oct. 31, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2005

Based Period T-Bill Rate’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-70) received on October 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4458 Oct. 31, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—November 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-71) received

on October 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4457 Oct. 31, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘October—December 2005 Bond Factor Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-67)

received on October 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4456 Oct. 31, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Balanced System for Measuring Organizational and Employee Performance within the Internal Revenue Service’’ ((RIN1545-

BE46)(TD 9227)) received on October 25, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4383 Oct. 25, 2005

Communication from the Director, Regulations and Disclosure Law

Division, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland

Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Categories

of Archaeological Material from the Pre-Hispanic Cultures of the

Republic of Nicaragua’’ (RIN1505-AB61) received on October 18,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4382 Oct. 25, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Deemed Duration of Marriage for Widows/Widowers and Removal of Restriction on Benefits to Children of Military Parents

Overseas’’ (RIN0960-AG23) received on October 18, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4381 Oct. 25, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—August

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-69) received on October 18, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4380 Oct. 25, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-71) received on October 18, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–4379 Oct. 25, 2005

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a consolidated report of the Administration’s processing of continuing disability reviews for fiscal

year 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4257 Oct. 18, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions of Participation:

Immunization Standard for Long Term Care Facilities’’ (RIN0938-

AN95) received on October 6, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4256 Oct. 18, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicaid Program and State Children’s Health Insurance Program

(SCHIP) Payment Error Rate Measurement’’ (RIN0938-AN77) received on October 6, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4208 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Andean Trade Preference Act for calendar year 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

221

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–4207 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Impact of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act for calendar years 2003 and

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4206 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Inspector General, Department of Health

and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of

the Office of the Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4205 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Health Care Infrastructure Improvement Program: Selection Criteria of Loan Program for Qualifying Hospitals

Engaged in Cancer-Related Health Care’’ (RIN0938-AO03) received on October 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4204 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Director, Regulations and Disclosure Law

Division, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland

Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Country of Origin of Textile and Apparel Products’’ (RIN1505-

AB60)) received on October 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4203 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2005-2006 Per Diem

Rates’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-67) received on October 5, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4202 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement

Guidelines: Research Credit, Qualified Research Expenses’’

(UIL41.51-01) received on October 5, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–4201 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice Section

1.367(a)-8 Revisions’’ (Not. 2005-74) received on October 5, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4200 Oct. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Stock Held by Foreign Insurance Companies’’ (RIN1545-BD27) received on October

5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4082 Oct. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disaster

Relief—Minimum Funding’’ (Notice 2005-60) received on September 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4081 Oct. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Hurricane Katrina Relief—Section 401(k), etc., Hardship Distributions’’

(Announcement 2005-70)) received on September 26, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4080 Oct. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rates Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-67) received on September 26, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4079 Oct. 3, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates,

Premium Rate, and Annual Deductible for Calendar Year 2006’’

(RIN0938-AO02) received on September 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4078 Oct. 3, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Part A Premium for Calendar Year 2006 for

the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who

Have Exhausted Other Entitlement’’ (RIN0938-AO01) received on

September 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–4077 Oct. 3, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital

and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for Calendar

Year 2006 ‘‘ (RIN0938-AO00) received on September 26, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3980 Sept. 26, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Regulations,

Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating

Impairments That Affect Multiple Body Systems’’ received on

September 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3925 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice 2005-64’’ received on August 31, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3924 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Mileage Rates 2005 Revision’’ (Ann.

2005-71) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3923 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘TD9220’’ received on August 31, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3922 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—September 2005’’

(Rev. Rul. 2005-57) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3921 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Rev. Proc. 83-77’’ (Rev. Proc.

2005-63) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3920 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Domestic Asset/Liability Percentages and Domestic Invest Yields for IRC Sec. 842(b)’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-64)

received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3919 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Programs; Competitive Acquisition of Outpatient Drugs

and Biologicals Under Part B: Interpretation and Correction’’

(RIN0938-AN58) received on September 7, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3918 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Programs Drug Discount Card: Revision of Marketing

Rules for Endorsed Drug Card Sponsors’’ (RIN0938-AN97) received on September 7, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3917 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of the

Treasury, transmitting jointly, a draft of legislation entitled ‘‘Black

Lung Disability Trust Fund Debt Restructuring Act’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3916 Sept. 22, 2005

Communication from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Tax Analysis,

Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

entitled ‘‘Taxable REIT Subsidiaries: Analysis of the First Year’s

Returns, Tax Year 2001’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3766 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Value

of Life Insurance Contracts when Distributed from a Qualified Retirement Plan’’ ((RIN1545-BC20)(TD 9223) received on August

31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3765 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance under Section 951 for Determining Pro Rata Share’’

((RIN1545-BD49)(TD 9222)) received on August 31, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

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EC–3764 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Collected Excise Taxes; Duties of Collector’’ ((RIN1545-BB75)(TD

9221)) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3763 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interaction of section 420 and the Code and section 101 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of

2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-60) received on August 31, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3762 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Staggered Remedial Amendment Period Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2005-66) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3761 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Revenue Procedure 2002-49’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-62) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3760 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Stranded Cost No Rule’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-61) received on August 31,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3759 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—July

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-63) received on August 31, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3758 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

411(d)(6) Protected Benefits’’ ((RIN1545-BC26)(TD 9219))) received on August 22, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3757 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Differential Earnings Rate for 2004 under Section 809’’ (Rev. Rul.

2005-58) received on August 22, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3756 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicaid Program; State Allotments for Payment of Medicare

Part B Premiums for Qualifying Individuals: Federal Fiscal Year

2005’’ (RIN0938-AO04) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3755 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program: Conditions for Payment of Power Mobility

Devices, Including Power Wheelchairs and Power-Operated Vehicles’’ (RIN0938-AM74) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3754 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Secretary, Health and Human Services,

transmitting, the Administration’s draft proposals that would protect

and strengthen the financing of the Medicaid program, as described

in the President’s Fiscal Year 2006 Budget; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3753 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Secretary, Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Utilization and

Beneficiary Access to Services Post-Implementation of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Prospective Payment System (IRF

PPS)’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3752 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

entitled ‘‘The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Competitiveness Report’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3751 Sept. 15, 2005

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, the report of a draft bill entitled ‘‘Social Security

Amendments of 2005’’ received August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–3542 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusions from Gross Income of Foreign Corporations’’ ((RIN1545-

BE16)(TD 9218)) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3541 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—June

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-56) received on August 17, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3540 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, the report of a draft bill entitled ‘‘New Freedom Initiative Medicaid Demonstrations Act of 2005’’ received on August

8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3357 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

43 Inflation Adjustment Factor’’ (Notice 2005-56) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3356 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information is Being Provided About Additional Criteria that Will be

Applied in Selecting Proposals for the Internal Revenue Service’s

Industry Issue Resolution Program Regarding Application of Accountable Plans in Specific Industries’’ (Notice 2005-59) received

on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3355 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update—Pension Funding Equity Act of

2004’’ (Notice 2005-63) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3354 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final

and Temporary Regulations Regarding the Simplified Service Cost

Method and the Simplified Production Method’’ (T.D. 9217) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3353 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

613A Marginal Production Rates’’ (Notice 2005-55) received on

August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3352 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice:

Modification of Notice 2005-4’’ (Notice 2005-62) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3351 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

601.204: Changes in Accounting Periods and in Methods of Accounting’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-47) received on August 8, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3350 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Consent for an Eligible Educational Institution to Change

Reporting Methods’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-50) received on August 8,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3349 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusions from Gross Income of Foreign Corporations’’ (TD 9218) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3348 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue

Ruling Regarding Simplified Service Cost Method and Simplified

Production Method’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-53) received on August 8,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

225

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EC–3347 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interaction between 83(b) and Securities Law’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-48) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3346 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

1273—Determination of Amount of Original Issue Discount’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2005-47) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3345 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘An Arrangement for Tool Allowance Payments is not an Accountable

Plan and Payments Made to Employees under the Arrangement are

Wages, Subject to Withholding and Payment of Employment

Taxes’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-52) received on August 8, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3344 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective

Payment System for Fiscal Year 2006’’ (RIN0938-AN43) received

on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3343 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Hospice Wage Index for Fiscal Year 2006’’

(RIN0938-AN89) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3342 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective

Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2006 Rates’’ (RIN0938-AN57)

received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3341 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for Fiscal Year 2006’’

(RIN0938-AN65) received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3340 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of a Stapled Foreign Corporation under Sections 269B and

367(b)’’ ((RIN1545-BD06)(TD 9216)) received on August 8, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3339 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interaction of Sections 105 and 401 on Retiree Health Accounts in a

Profit-Sharing Plan’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-55) received on July 28,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3338 Sept. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Update to Divided State Retirement Systems Coverage Group

List and Technical Coverage Corrections Required by the Social

Security Protection Act of 2004’’ (RIN0960-AG18) received on

July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3236 July 27, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

457(b) Plans and Federal Credit Unions’’ (Notice 2005-58) received on July 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3235 July 27, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Amendment to the Interim Final Regulation for Mental Health

Parity’’ (RIN0938-AN22) received on July 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

226

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EC–3149 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Notice 2005-51’’ (Notice

2005-57) received on July 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3148 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—August 2005’’

(Rev. Rul. 2005-54) received on July 21, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3147 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Student/Teacher Claims for Exemption

from Withholding Tax’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-44) received on July 21,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3146 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘July—September 2005 Bond Factor

Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-44) received on July 21, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3145 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Genitourinary Impairments’’ (RIN0906-AF30) received on July 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3144 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Continuation of Benefit Payments to Certain Individuals Who Are

Participating in a Program of Vocational Rehabilitation Services,

Employment Services, or Other Support Services’’ (RIN0960-

AF86) received on July 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3143 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Disability and

Income Security Programs, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Technical

Revisions to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Regulations

on Income and Resources’’ (RIN0960-AE79) received on July 21,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3142 July 25, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘The

Feasibility of Using Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Networks to Reduce the Costs of Acquiring Eyeglasses for Medicare

Beneficiaries Following Cataract Surgery’’; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3106 July 20, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Substitute for Return’’ ((RIN1545-BC46)(TD 9215)) received on July

18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3105 July 20, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Predeceased Parent Rule’’ ((RIN1545-BC60)(TD 9214) received on

July 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3104 July 20, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Foreign

Bank Interest Expense Allocation to Effectively Connected Income’’ (Notice 2005-53) received on July 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3103 July 20, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Vehicle

Guidance’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-48) received on July 14, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3102 July 20, 2005

Communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report on the continued compliance of Azerbaijan,

Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine

and Uzbekistan with the 1974 Trade Act’s freedom of emigration

provisions, as required under the Jackson-Vanik Amendment; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3088 July 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Return

of Property in Certain Cases’’ ((RIN1545-AV01)(TD9213) received

on July 13, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

227

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–3087 July 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

179 Elections’’ ((RIN1545-BC69)(TD9209)) received on July 13,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3086 July 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Source

of Compensation for Labor or Personal Services’’ ((RIN1545-

AO72)(TD9212)) received on July 13, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3085 July 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation and Apportionment of Deductions for Charitable Contributions’’ ((RIN1545-AP30)(RIN1545-BD47)(TD9211)) received on

July 13, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3044 July 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures for Section 482 Setoffs’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-46) received on

July 12, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3043 July 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rulings

Declared Obsolete’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-43) received on July 12,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3042 July 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-54) received on July 12, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3041 July 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-54) received on July 12, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3015 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Acting General Counsel, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation that would

direct the Secretary of the Treasury to collect fees that would recover the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s cost in

providing regulatory services to the alcohol industry; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2998 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition of Outpatient Drugs and

Biologicals Under Part B’’ (RIN0938-AN58) received on July 7,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2997 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Disaster

Relief Grants to Business’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-46); to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2996 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—May 2005’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2005-45); to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2995 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue:

Losses Claimed and Income to be Reopened from Sale In/Lease

Out (SILO) Transactions’’ (9300.38-00); to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2994 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Election Out of Section 1400L(c)’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-43; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2993 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the June 2005 Report

on Issues in a Modernized Medicare Program; to the Committee on

Finance.

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EC–2992 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Acting General Counsel, Department of

Treasury, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation that would

increase the collection of delinquent non-tax debt owed to the government by eliminating the ten-year statute of limitations applicable

to the collection of debts by administrative offset; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2991 July 14, 2005

Communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report on the continued compliance of Azerbaijan,

Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine

and Uzbekistan with the Trade Act’s freedom of emigration provisions, as required under the Jackson-Vanik Amendment; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2885 July 11, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Election

Out of GST Deemed Allocations’’ ((RIN1545-BB54 (TD 9208))

received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2800 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Termination of Tobacco Quotas and Price Support Programs’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2005-51) received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2799 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue

Procedure: Network Upgrade Payments Made to Utilities’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2005-35) received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2798 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update

of Revenue Procedure 90-11’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-40) received on

June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2797 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Amendments to Annual Earnings Test for Retirement Beneficiaries’’ (RIN0960-AF62) received on June 23, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2796 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Trade Representative, Executive Office of

the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the

Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade

Agreement, a report of the Environmental Review of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, a report of the United States Employment Impact Review of

the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade

Agreement, and the Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador,

Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua Labor Rights Report; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2795 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tariff Treatment Related to Disassembly Operations Under the North American Free

Trade Agreement’’ (RIN1505-AB41) received on June 27, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–2794 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Extension of the Expiration Date for Several Body System Listings’’ (RIN0960-AG27) received on June 23, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2793 June 28, 2005

Communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary (Legislative Affairs), Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to the continuation of the waiver of certain provisions of

the Trade Act with respect to Turkmenistan; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–2729 June 23, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sections

142(a); 142(l)—Brownfields Demonstration Program for Qualified

Green Building and Sustainable Design Projects’’ (Notice 2005-48)

received on June 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–2728 June 23, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘One Insured—Disregarded Entities’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-40) received on June

21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2727 June 23, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interaction between 280G and 83(b)’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-39) received on

June 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2726 June 23, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—July 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-38) received on

June 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2725 June 23, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation of Environmental Remediation Costs’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-42) received on June 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2724 June 23, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualification of Certain Arrangements as Insurance’’ (Notice 2005-49)

received on June 21, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2688 June 21, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—April

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-37) received on June 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2687 June 21, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Finality

of Foreign Adoptions’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-31) received on June 16,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2686 June 21, 2005

Communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to the continuation of a waiver of application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 to

Vietnam; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2685 June 21, 2005

Communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to the continuation of a waiver of application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 to

Belarus; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2646 June 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

965 -- Limitations on Dividends Received Deductions’’ (Notice

2005-38) received on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2645 June 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Supplemental Information for Notice 2003-47 and Announcement 2005-

19, Executive Stock Option Transaction and Settlement Initiative’’

(Announcement 2005-39) received on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2644 June 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Charitable Contributions of Certain Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes’’ (Notice 2005-44) received on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2643 June 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals

Settlement Guidelines: Sports Industry Media Rights Acquired in

Connection with a Sports Franchise’’ (UIL: 167.03-03) received on

June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2642 June 15, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an investigation entitled

‘‘The Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Promotion Authority’’; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–2586 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Estate of Mitchell

v. Commissioner, 250 F. 3d 696 (9th Cir. 2001 . aff’g in part,

rev’g in part, and remanding T.C. Memo. 1997-461; on remand,

T.C. Memo. 2002-98’’ (AOD 2005-23) received on June 8, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2585 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average

Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of

2004’’ (Notice 2005-46) received on June 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2584 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 1446 Regulations (TD 9200)’’ (RIN1545-AY28, 1545-BD80) received on June

8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2583 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling: Premium Stabilization Reserves’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-33) received on

June 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2582 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 146(f)—Extension of Time to Make a Carryforward Election of Unused Private Activity Bond Volume Cap’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-30) received on

June 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2581 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prevailing State Assumed Interest Rates’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-29) received on June 8,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2580 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Department of

the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual reports of

the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, Aquatic Resources Trust Fund,

Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund,

Hazardous Substance Superfund, Highway Trust Fund, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust

Fund, Nuclear Waste Fund, Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, Reforestation Trust Fund, Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund,

Wool Research, Development, and Promotion Trust Fund located

in the March 2005 Treasury Bulletin; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2579 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Finalizing Medicare Regulations under Section 902 of the Medicare Prescription

Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) for

Calendar Year 2004’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2578 June 13, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Physician Referrals

to Specialty Hospitals’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2483 June 8, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—June 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-32) received on

June 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2482 June 8, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: Like-Kind Exchanges Involving Federal Communications Commission Licenses’’ (UIL: 1031.02-00) received on June

1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2481 June 8, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: Abandonment Losses for Intangible Assets’’ (UIL:

165.13-00) received on June 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–2480 June 8, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deductions for Entertainment Use of Business Aircraft’’ (Notice 2005-45)

received on June 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2479 June 8, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement and Report Concerning Pre-Filing Agreements’’ (Announcement 2005-42) received on June 6, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2478 June 8, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Electronic Submission of Cost Reports: Revision to Effective Date of Cost Reporting Period’’ (RIN0938-AN87)

received on May 31, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2477 June 8, 2005

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2005 Annual Report of the

Supplemental Security Income Program; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2404 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals

Settlement Guidelines: Transfer or Sale of Compensatory Options

or Restricted Stock to Related Persons’’ (UIL: 9300.28.00) received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2403 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Assumption of Partner Liabilities’’ ((RIN1545-AX93 (TD 9207)) received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2402 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Mortgage Revenue Bonds’’ ((RIN1545-BC59) (TD 9204) received on

May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2401 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deemed

Corporate Election for Electing S Corporations’’ ((RIN1545-BC32)

(TD 9203) received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2400 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Declaratory Judgment Procedures under 7479’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-33) received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2399 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Credit

for Increasing Research Activities’’ ((RIN1545-BD60) (TD 9205))

received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2398 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Regarding Qualified Intellectual Property Contributions’’ (Notice 2005-41) received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2397 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Trust

Fund Recovery Penalty Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-34)

received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2396 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Examinations, Inspections and Reopenings’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-32) received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2395 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service (Circular 230—Shelter)’’ ((RIN1545-BA70) (TD 9201)) received on

May 26, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–2394 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Additional Rules for Exchanges of Personal Property under Section

1031(a)’’ ((RIN1545-BD25) (TD 9202)) received on May 26,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2393 June 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: Notice 2002-50 ’Tax Shelter’ ‘‘ (Uniform Issue List

No.: 9300.21-00) received on May 26, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–2290 May 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Time

for Performing Certain Acts Postponed by Reason of Service in a

Combat Zone or a Presidentially Declared Disaster’’ (Rev. Proc.

2005-27) received on May 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2289 May 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—March

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-34) received on May 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2288 May 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Certification to Congress Regarding the Incidental Capture of Sea Turtles

in Commercial Shrimping Operations; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2241 May 18, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Coordinating Care

for Medicare Beneficiaries: Early Experiences of 15 Demonstration

Programs, their Patients, and Providers’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2240 May 18, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘The Coordination

of Provider Education Activities Provided Through Medicare Contractors in Order to Maximize the Effectiveness of Federal Education for Providers of Services and Suppliers’’; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2137 May 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rev.

Proc. 2005-16 and Volume Submitters’’ (Announcement 2005-37)

received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2136 May 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: ’Notice 2002-65’ Tax Shelter’’ (Uniform Issue List

Number: 9300.22-00) received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2135 May 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: ’Notice 2002-50’ Tax Shelter’’ (Uniform Issue List

Number: 9300.21-00) received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2134 May 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-39) received on May 11, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2133 May 13, 2005

Communication from the Acting General Counsel, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled

‘‘Collateral Valuation Improvement Act of 2005’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2125 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Consent to Change to the Alternative Tax Book Value Method for Expense Appointment’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-28) received on

May 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–2124 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Designation of Dividends by a RIC’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-31) received on

May 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2123 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of Election and Notice Provisions of Section 104 of the

Pension Funding Equity Act’’ (Notice 2005-40) received on May

4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2122 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic Submission under Rev. Rul. 2005-6’’ (Notice 2005-35) received on May 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2121 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medical

Rebates’’ ((Rev. Rul. 2005-28)(RR-142416-02)) received on May

3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2120 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

29 Inflation Adjustment Factor’’ (Notice 2005-33) received on May

3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2119 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Diesel

Fuel and Kerosene Excise Tax; Dye Injection’’ ((RIN1545-

BE44(TD 9199)) received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–2118 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Update of Ambulatory Surgical Center List of

Covered Procedures’’ (CMS-1478-IFC) received on May 4, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2117 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for Long-Term

Care Hospitals: Annual Payment Rate Updates, Policy Changes,

and Clarification’’ (RIN0938-AN28) received on May 4, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–2116 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘The Use of Specific Claims Payment Error Rates to Improve Effectiveness and

Performance of Medicare Contractor Provider Education and Outreach Programs’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2115 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, United States International Trade

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and investigation entitled ‘‘The Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented

Under Trade Promotion Authority’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2114 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Implementation of

the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2113 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Advisory Committee for Trade

Policy Negotiations, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Committee’s

report on the Extension of Trade Promotion Authority; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2112 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report relative to the Andean Trade Preference Act; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2111 May 12, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report entitled ‘‘Trade and Employment Effects of the Andean Trade Preference Act’’; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–1933 Apr. 26, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals

Settlement Guidelines: Domestic Abusive Trust Schemes’’ (UIL:

671.00-00) received on April 22, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1870 Apr. 25, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Expanded Authority for Cross-Program Recovery of Benefit

Overpayments’’ (RIN0960-AG06) received on April 21, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1845 Apr. 21, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 355(e); Recognition of Gain on Certain Distributions of Stock or Securities in Connection with an Acquisition’’ ((RIN1545-AY42) (TD 9198)) received on April 18, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1844 Apr. 21, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—May 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-27) received on

April 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1843 Apr. 21, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Limitation of Retroactive Application of Central Laborer’s Pension Fund

v. Heinz’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-23) received on April 18, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1819 Apr. 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Classification of Certain Foreign Entities’’ ((RIN1545-BD78) (TD 9197))

received on April 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1818 Apr. 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Withholding Exemptions’’ ((RIN1545-BE21) (TD 9196)) received on

April 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1817 Apr. 19, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tax Exempt Bond Partnership Lookthrough II’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-20) received on April 18, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1786 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—February

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-26) received on April 13, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1785 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures for the Extended Period of Limitations on Assessment for

Listed Transactions’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-26) received on April 13,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1784 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-34) received on April 11, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1783 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Residence and Source Rules Involving U.S. Possessions and Other

Conforming Changes’’ ((RIN1545-BE22) (TD 9194) received on

April 11, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1782 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fair

Market Value in a Section 412(i) Plan’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-25) received on April 11, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

235

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EC–1781 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals

Settlement Guidelines: Maquiladora—Section 168(g)’’ (UIL:

168.29-06) received on April 11, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1780 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health

Reimbursement Arrangements’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-24) received on

April 11, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1779 Apr. 18, 2005

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Acquisitions Made from Foreign Manufacturers for Fiscal Year

2004’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1556 Apr. 11, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicaid Program; Time Limitation on Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Drug Rebate Program’’ (RIN0938-AN55) received on April 7, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1555 Apr. 11, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report containing the initial estimate

of the Secretary’s recommendation for the applicable percentage increase in Medicare’s hospital inpatient prospective payment system

(IPPS) rates for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2006; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1554 Apr. 11, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s Annual Report on

Category Rating for the year 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1525 Apr. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement and Report Concerning Advance Pricing Agreements’’

(Announcement 2005-27) received April 4, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1524 Apr. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue

Ruling: Suitable for Use’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-19) received April 4,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1523 Apr. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Designated IRS Officer or Employee Under Section 7602(a)(2) of the

Internal Revenue Code’’ (RIN1545-BA89) received April 4, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1522 Apr. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘April—

June 2005 Bond Factor Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-16) received

April 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1521 Apr. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘National

Median Gross Income for 2005’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-15) received

April 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1520 Apr. 6, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic Transmission of Passenger and Crew Manifests for Vessels and Aircraft’’ (RIN1651-AA37) received on April 4, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1519 Apr. 6, 2005

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report on the extension of trade promotion authority relative to section 2103 (c) (2) of the Trade Act of 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1416 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 1502; Application of Section 108 to Members

of a Consolidated Group’’ (RIN1545-BC38, -BC74, -BC95 TD

9192) received on March 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–1415 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals

Settlement Guidelines: Home Based Business’’ (UIL No.: 262.18-

01) received on March 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1414 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘AMT

and Refinanced Mortgage Interest’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-11) received

on March 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1413 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section

704(c), Installment Obligations and Contributed Contracts’’

((Rin1545-BB65) (T.D. 9193) received on March 28, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1412 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fringe

Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-14) received

on March 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1411 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Time

and Manner of Making Section 163(d)(4(B) Election to Treat

Qualified Dividend Income as Investment Income’’ ((RIN1545-

BD30) (TD 9191)) received on March 24, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1410 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—April 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-23) received on

March 24, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1409 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Arguments Regarding Waiver of Social Security Benefits

Used to Avoid Tax’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-17) received on March 24,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1408 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Fire Safety Requirements for

Certain Health Care Facilities; Amendment’’ (RIN0938-AN36) received on March 24, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1407 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Establishment of the Medicare Advantage

Program; Interpretation’’ (RIN0938-AN06) received on March 24,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1406 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit; Interpretation’’ (RIN0938-AN08) received on March 24, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1405 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Possession, Use,

and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins’’ (RIN0920-AA09) received on March 24, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1404 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Nonpayment of Benefits When the Social Security Administration

Receives Notice that an Insured Person is Deported or Removed

from the United States’’ (RIN0960-AG16) received on March 28,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1403 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age

and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s 2005 Annual Report; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1402 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

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EC–1401 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the progress of the

demonstration project required by section 303 of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1400 Apr. 4, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s

March 2005 report entitled ‘‘Physician-Owned Specialty Hospitals’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1320 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publication and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure of Return

Information to the Bureau of the Census’’ ((RIN1545-BE01) (TD

9188)) received on March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1319 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deposits

Made to Suspend the Running of Interest on Potential Underpayments’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-18) received on March 16, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1318 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sections

142(a)(14; 142(l)—Project Nominations under the Brownfields

Demonstration Program for Qualified Green Building and Sustainable Design Projects’’ (Notice 2005-28) received on March 16,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1317 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘NoticeDollar Approximate Separate Transactions Method’’ (Notice 2005-

27) received on March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1316 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transaction Relief for Certain Partnerships and Other Pass-Thru Entities

under Section 470’’ (Notice 2005-29) received on March 16, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1315 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: Losses Reported from Inflated Basis Assets from

Lease Stripping Transactions’’ (Uniform Issue List Number:

9226.01-00) received on March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1314 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Amended Returns’’ (TD 9186) received on March 16, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1313 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘State

and Local General Sales Tax Deduction’’ (Notice 2005-31) received on March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1312 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—January

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-22) received on March 16, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1311 Mar. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publication and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Scope

Waiver for Intangibles Accounting Method Changes’’ (Rev. Proc.

2005-17) received on March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1310 Mar. 16, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Charitable Remainder

Trusts; Application of Ordering Rule’’ (RIN1545-AW35) received

on March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1309 Mar. 16, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous ’Straw

Man’ Claim Used to Avoid Tax’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-21) received on

March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–1308 Mar. 16, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Constitutional Arguments Used to Avoid Tax’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-19) received on March 16, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1307 Mar. 16, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Arguments

Regarding Opposition to Government Policies and Programs Used

to Avoid Tax’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-20) received on March 16, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1306 Mar. 16, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Arguments

Regarding Waiver of Social Security Benefits Used to Avoid Tax’’

(Rev. Rul. 2005-17) received on March 16, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1305 Mar. 16, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Altering the Jurat

to Avoid Tax’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-18) received on March 16, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1289 Mar. 15, 2005

Communication from the Secretary, Judicial Conference of the United

States, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1277 Mar. 15, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a biennial report relative to the Physician Group Practice demonstration; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1276 Mar. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-26) received on March 14, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1240 Mar. 8, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Medicare Contracting Reform: A Blueprint for a Better Medicare’’ received on

March 7, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1239 Mar. 8, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Wage Credits for Veterans and Members of the Uniformed Services’’ (RIN0960-AF90) received on March 7, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1238 Mar. 8, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Import

Restrictions Imposed on Certain Categories of Archaeological Material from the Prehispanic Cultures of the Republic of El Salvador’’ (RIN1505-AB56) received on March 7, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1237 Mar. 8, 2005

Communication from the Board of Trustees, National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Trust’s operations and financial condition; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1196 Mar. 4, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program: Changes to the Medicare Claims Appeal Procedures’’ (RIN0938-AM73) received on March 3, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1195 Mar. 4, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier

Service Areas and Related Matters’’ (RIN0938-AL76) received on

March 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1194 Mar. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Notice 2005-4’’ (Notice 2005-4) received on March 3,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

239

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EC–1193 Mar. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD: Diversification Requirements for Variable Annuity, Endowment, and

Life Insurance Contracts’’ ((RIN1545-BB77)(TD 9185)) received

on March 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1192 Mar. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2005

Census Count’’ (Notice 2005-16) received on March 3, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1191 Mar. 4, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loss

Limitations Rules’’ ((RIN1545-BA52) (TD 9187)) received on

March 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1188 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s

March 2005 report entitled ‘‘Medicare Payment Policy’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1187 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Check the Box’’ (TD 9183) received on March 1, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1186 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘TaxExempt Leasing Involving Defeasance’’ (Notice 2005-13) received

on March 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1185 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—December

2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-12) received on March 1, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1184 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Adjustment to Net Unrealized Built-in Gain’’ (TD 9180) received on

March 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1183 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Uniform

Capitalization of Interest Expense in Safe Harbor Sale and Leaseback Transactions’’ (TD 9179) received on March 1, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1182 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘REMIC

TEFRA Applicability’’ (TD 9184) received on March 1, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1181 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reorganizations under Section 368(a)(1)(E) and 368 (a)(1)(F)’’ (TD 9182)

received on March 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1180 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Interest’’ (TD 9181) received on March 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1179 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulation

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tsunami

Relief’’ (Notice 2005-23) received on March 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1178 Mar. 3, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘United States—Chile

Free Trade Agreement’’ (RIN1505-AB47) received on March 1,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–1138 Mar. 1, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure

Modifying and Superseding Rev. Proc. 2000-20’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-

16) received February 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1137 Mar. 1, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Related to

Section 936 Termination’’ (Notice 2005-21) received February 28,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1136 Mar. 1, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—March 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-13) received February 28,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1078 Feb. 18, 2005

Communication from the Regulation Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Determining Income and Resources under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program’’ (RIN0960-AF84) received on February 17, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1077 Feb. 18, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Publication of Administrative Forfeiture Notice’’ (RIN1651-AA48); to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1023 Feb. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Bureau, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Return

of Partnership Income’’ (TD 9177) received February 14, 2005; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1022 Feb. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Bureau, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-19) received February 14, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1021 Feb. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Bureau, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Purchase Price Safe Harbors for Section 143 and 25’’ (Rev. Proc

2005-15) received February 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1020 Feb. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Bureau, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Specified Liability Losses’’ (Notice 2005-20) received February 14,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1019 Feb. 17, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Bureau, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Testimony or Production of Records in a Court or Other Proceeding’’

(TD 9178) received February 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–756 Feb. 15, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tentative Differential

Earnings Rate for 2004 Under Section 809 (Notice 2005-18) received on February 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–650 Feb. 9, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations,

Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal

Rates—February 2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-8) received January 25,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–649 Feb. 9, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau

of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—November 2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-5) received January 25, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–648 Feb. 9, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Life Insurance Contract Defined’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-6) received on January

25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

241

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EC–647 Feb. 9, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Look

Through Certain Cases’’ (Rev. Rul. 5005-7) received on January

25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–646 Feb. 9, 2005

Communication from the Federal Register Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offset of Tax Refund

Payments to Collect States Income Tax Obligations’’ (RIN1510-

AA78) received on January 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–645 Feb. 9, 2005

Communication from the Regulation Coordinator, Centers for Beneficiary Choices, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare

Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit’’ (RIN0938-AN08)

received on January 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–644 Feb. 9, 2005

Communication from the Regulation Coordinator, Centers for Beneficiary Choices, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare

Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit’’ (RIN0938-AN08)

received on January 25, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–544 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Federal Register Certifying Officer, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of

a rule entitled ‘‘Centralized Offset of Federal Payments to Collect

Nontax Debts Owed to the United States’’ (RIN1510-AA65); to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–543 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the feasibility and advisability of paying certified registered nurse first assistants separately under Medicare for first assistant at surgery services; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–542 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on practice

expense relative values for physicians in the specialties of thoracic

and cardiac surgery to determine whether such values adequately

take into account the attendant costs that such physicians incur in

providing clinical staff for patient care in hospitals; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–541 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on benefit

design and cost sharing in Medicare Advantage Plans; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–540 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Committee, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the feasibility and advisability of allowing Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries to have ‘‘direct access’’ to outpatient physical therapy

services and comprehensive rehabilitation facility services; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–539 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs,

Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semi-annual

report on the continued compliance of Armenia, Azerbaijan,

Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine,

and Uzbekistan with the Act’s freedom of emigration provisions,

as required under the Jackson-Vanik Amendment; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–536 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the effects of allowing

high deductible insurance plans combined with tax favored Medical

Savings Accounts under Medicare; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–535 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Attorney General, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the annual report on the health care fraud and abuse control

program for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–534 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘JanuaryMarch 2005 Bond Factor Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-4) received

on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–533 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Domestic Reinvestment Plans and Other Guidance Under Section 965’’

(Notice 2005-10) received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

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EC–532 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Returns

Required on Magnetic Media’’ (RIN1545-BE19) received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–531 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Additional Relief for Like-Kind Exchanges for Which Deadlines May

Be Postponed Under 7508 and 7508A of the Internal Revenue

Code’’ (Notice 2005-3) received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–530 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interest

Suspension Applicability to Amend Returns’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-4)

received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–529 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issues: National Principal Contracts’’ (UILN9300.20-00) received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–528 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Substantial Understatement of Income Tax Liability’’ (RIN1545-BD75) received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–527 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2005-9) received on February 1, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–526 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Securities Exchanges under Section 367(a)’’ (Notice 2005-6) received on

February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–525 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Income

Attributable to Domestic Production Activities’’ (Notice 2005-14)

received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–524 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Likekind Exchange of a Principal Residence’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-14) received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–523 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Checkthe-Box Disclosure Authority’’ (Ann. 2005-6) received on February

1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–522 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Elimination of Forms of Distribution in Defined Contribution Plans’’

(RIN1545-BC35) received on February 1, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–521 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals

Settlement Guidelines: Transactions Involving the Use of a Loan

Assumption Agreement to Claim and Inflated Basis in Assets Acquired from Another Party’’ (UIL9300.19-00) received on February

1, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–520 Feb. 3, 2005

Communication from the Federal Register Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Centralized Offset

of Federal Payments to Collect Nontax Debts Owed to the United

States’’ (RIN1510-AA65) received on January 15, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–68 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Tier 2 Tax Rates for 2005’’ received on January

3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

243

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–67 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Regulations for Health Coverage Portability for Group Health Plans and Group Health Insurance Issuers

under HIPAA Titles I and IV’’ (TD9166) received on January 3,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–66 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘901(j)(5) Presidential Waiver with Respect to

Libya’’ (Rev. Rul. 2005-3) received on January 3, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–65 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Cash or Deferred Arrangements Under Section

401 (k) and Matching Contributions Section 401(m)’’ (TD9169) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–64 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Regulation Providing Guidance on the Student FICA Exception’’ (RIN1545-BC81) received on January 3,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–63 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Fuel Tax Guidance; Request for Public

Comments’’ (Notice 2005-04) received on January 3, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–62 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—January 2005’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2005-102) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–61 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Services by a Student that Qualify for the Exception from Federal Insurance Contributions Act Tax’’ (Rev. Proc.

2005-11; 2005-2) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–60 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Consent to Change an Accounting

Method Provided in 1.263(a)-4 or -5’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-9) received

on December 31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–59 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service (Circular 230—Shelter)’’ (RIN1545-BA70) received on December 31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–58 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under 409A of the Internal Revenue

Code’’ (Notice 2005-1) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–57 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 1374 Effective Dates’’ (TD9170) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–56 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘New Markets Tax Credit’’ (RINS1545-AY87,

1545-BC03) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–55 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘2005 Per Diem Rates Update’’ (Rev. Proc.

2005-10) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–54 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Rev. Proc. 2001-22’’ (Rev. Proc.

2005-12) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

244

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–53 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Optional 10-Year Writeoff of Certain Tax Preferences’’ (RIN 1545-BC13) received on January 3, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–52 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Unemployment Tax Deposits—Special

Rule’’ (RIN1545-BB66) received on December 8, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–51 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Internet Activities of Trade Associations Revenue Ruling’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004-112) received on December 8, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–50 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Inflation Indexing Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2004-71) received on December 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–49 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: IRC sec. 44 Disabled Access Credit’’ (UIL:0044.60-00) received on December 17,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–48 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Prohibited Allocations of Securities in an S Corporation’’ (RIN1545-BC33) received on December 17, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–47 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—October 2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004-113) received on

December 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–46 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Cumulative List of Changes in Plan

Qualification Requirements’’ (Notice 2004-84) received on December 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–45 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 1397E—Allocation of National Limitation for Qualified Zone Academy Bonds for year 2005’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2004-72) received on December 17, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–44 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Public Hearings on the Advance Pricing Agreement Programs’’ (Ann. 2004-98) received on December 17, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–43 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2004-82) received on December 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–42 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure: Reduction of Penalty for

Understanding Tax by Adequate Disclosure of an Item on Return’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004-73 received on December 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–41 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Tier 2 Tax Rates for 2005’’ (Notice 2005-1) received on December 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–40 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Extension of Time to File Certain Information Returns and Exempt Organization Returns’’ (RIN1545-

BB29) received on December 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

245

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–39 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Rollover and Section 401(a)(31)(B)

of the Code’’ (Notice 2005-5) received on January 5, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–38 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures for issuing TAMs and TEAMs.’’

(Rev. Proc. 2005-2) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–37 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Areas in which Rulings will not be Issued (domestic areas)—Revised to Remove Restrictions on Sections 17,

1402(a)(8), (c)(4 and (e), 3121(b)(8)(A), and 3401 of the Internal

Revenue Code.’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-3 received on January 5, 2005;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–36 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2004-5’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2005-5) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–35 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2004-4’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2004-4 received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–34 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Gross Estate; Election to Value on Alternate

Valuation Date.’’ (TD 9172) received on January 5, 2005; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–33 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2004-8’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2005-8) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–32 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Election to Determine Corporate Tax on Certain

International Shipping Activities under Tonnage Tax Regime’’

(Notice 2005-2) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–31 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Fees for Copies of Exempt Organization Material’’ (RIN1545-BB22) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–30 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department

of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

entitled ‘‘Letter Rulings and Determination Letters’’ (Rev. Proc.

2005-1) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–29 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2004-6’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2005-6) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–28 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Chief, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Areas in which Rulings in the International Area

will not be issued’’ (Rev. Proc. 2005-7) received on January 5,

2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–27 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Office of Inspector

General, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health Coverage

Portability for Group Health Plans and Group Health Insurance

Issuers Under HIPPA Title I and IV’’ (RIN0938-AL43) received

on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–26 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for

Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Child

Support Enforcement Program; Reasonable Quantitative Standard

for Review and Adjustment of Child Support Orders’’ (45 CFR

303) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

246

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–25 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Modifications to Managed Care Rules’’

(RIN0938-AK71) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–24 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Office of Inspector

General, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and State

Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse: OIG Civil Money Penalties Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card Program’’ (RIN0991-AB30) received on January 3, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–23 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Employees Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant

to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Regulations for Health

Coverage Portability for Group Health Plans and Group Health Insurance Issuers under HIPAA Titles I and IV’’ (RIN1210-AA54)

received on December 31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–22 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report on the

Growth in the Volume of Physician Services; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–21 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report on the Impact of

Resource-Based Practice Expense Payment for Physician Services;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–20 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report on Fiscal Year 2004

Competitive Sourcing Efforts as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–19 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Inspector General, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General concerning alternative

Medicare payment methodologies for the costs of training medical

residents in nonhospital settings; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–18 Jan. 6, 2005

Communication from the Acting Inspector General, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General concerning alternative Medicare payment methodologies for the costs

of training medical residents in nonhospital settings; to the Committee on Finance.

247

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

PM–53 June 26, 2006

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, legislation and supporting documents to implement the

United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA); to the Committee on Finance.

PM–32 Nov. 16, 2005

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, a draft

of proposed legislation entitled ‘‘United States-Bahrain Free Trade

Agreement Implementation Act’’; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–26 Oct. 17, 2005

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a notification of the President’s intent to enter into

a free trade agreement with the Sultanate of Oman; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–14 June 23, 2005

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the legislation and supporting documents to implement

the United States-Dominican Republic-Central American Free

Trade Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–12 May 19, 2005

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2005 Comprehensive Report on U.S. Trade and Investment Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa and Implementation of the

African Growth and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Finance.

249

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–444 Dec. 7, 2006

Resolution adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives relative

to extending the production tax credit for wind power energy development; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–422 Sept. 11, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

State of Hawaii relative to the adoption of changes to the Medicare

Part D Program; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–413 July 26, 2006

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Texas relative to enacting a free trade agreement between the

United States and Taiwan; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–396 July 20, 2006

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Utah relative to

supporting the Working Families Economic Development Initiative;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–395 July 20, 2006

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Louisiana relative to appropriating sufficient funds

for the recovery of the shrimp industry and voting against the repeal of the ‘‘Byrd Amendment’’; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–368 July 19, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to taking such actions

as are necessary to support and establish a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–366 July 19, 2006

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Utah relative to

the tax deductibility of medical expenses by individuals; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–365 July 19, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to appropriating sufficient funding for

the recovery of the shrimp industry and voting against the repeal

of the ‘‘Byrd Amendment’’; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–364 July 19, 2006

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Utah relative to supporting permanent repeal of the

Federal Inheritance Tax; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–363 July 19, 2006

A concurrent memorial adopted by the House of Representatives of

the Legislature of the State of Arizona relative to repealing the excise tax on telecommunications; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–362 July 19, 2006

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to extending the Medicare Part D prescription drug deadline to December 31, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–361 July 19, 2006

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to enacting the Nursing Home

Fire Safety Act; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–360 July 19, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to taking such actions

as are necessary to ensure that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services do not penalize senior citizens who resided in areas

affected by Hurricane Katrina for taking advantage of the special

enrollment period set for enrollment in Medicare Part D; to the

Committee on Finance.

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PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–331 May 22, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to redirecting and making available to

Louisiana federal contingency funds that were set aside through the

Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005 to be drawn by states receiving

and hosting residents of Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi that

were displaced by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita which remains unused; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–330 May 22, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to urging and requesting the Social Security Administration to accept a notarized document to suffice as independent verification for evidence of age; to

the Committee on Finance.

POM–306 May 10, 2006

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Illinois relative to enacting a prescription drug benefit for senior

citizens that is run by the Medicare program itself; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–305 May 10, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to reviewing and considering eliminating provisions of law which reduce social security

benefits for those receiving benefits from federal, state, or local

government retirement systems; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–304 May 10, 2006

A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington relative to enacting the ‘‘Diabetes Self-Management Training Act’’; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–303 May 10, 2006

A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington relative to enacting the ‘‘Kidney Care Quality Improvement

Act of 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–291 Apr. 7, 2006

A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington relative to international trade; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–274 Mar. 9, 2006

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to the opposition of the State

Modernization and Regulatory Transparency (SMART) Act; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–273 Mar. 9, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to taking such actions

as are necessary to allow a five hundred dollar federal tax deduction for people who housed evacuees rent free for at least sixty

continuous days as a result of Hurricane Rita; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–258 Feb. 6, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to changing the coastal line by which

the state receives tax and mineral revenue from three miles to

twelve miles to be consistent with the states of Texas and Mississippi as it relates to the receipt of federal tax and mineral revenue; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–257 Feb. 6, 2006

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Ohio relative to reforming the

Medicaid program to ensure the program’s solvency for future generations; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–237 Dec. 19, 2005

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to

amending the Social Security Act to provide for long-term caregiver benefits; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–236 Dec. 19, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to taking such actions

as are necessary to grant to victims of Hurricane Rita similar tax

relief as that provided by the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act

of 205, and to include distributions from DROP accounts to active

state and local government employees who are members of public

retirement systems and who are victims of Hurricane Katrina or

Hurricane Rita as eligible retirement plan distributions, and to permit such distributions from tax-qualified plans; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–235 Dec. 19, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to taking such actions

as are necessary to grant for distributions from DROP accounts to

active state and local government employees who are members of

public retirement systems similar tax relief as that provided to

members of qualified retirement plans by the Katrina Emergency

Tax Relief Act of 2005 and to permit such distributions from taxqualified plans; to the Committee on Finance.

251

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–234 Dec. 19, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to encouraging the

banking industry to assist senior citizens and disabled persons without identification due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita with negotiating their Social Security Supplemental Security Income checks;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–233 Dec. 19, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to providing financial assistance to the

state necessary to maintain essential public services to the people

of Louisiana following the devastation caused by Hurricanes

Katrina and Rita; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–232 Dec. 19, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to review and consideration of revising

or eliminating provisions of law which reduce social security benefits for those receiving benefits from the federal, state, or local

government retirement systems; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–196 Oct. 7, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California relative to port customs revenue; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–195 Oct. 7, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Texas

relative to eliminating current caps on funded Medicare resident

training positions and related limits on costs per resident used to

determine Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement

payments and to reexamine the direct and indirect graduate medical

education reimbursement rates for graduate medical education in

Texas; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–194 Oct. 7, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

New Jersey relative to rejecting privatizing Social Security; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–179 July 29, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to Medicaid; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–157 July 20, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to enacting the Coastal Restoration Tax

Credit Act of 2005; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–119 June 20, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Hawaii relative to Medicare and Medicaid services and benefits; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–118 June 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Hawaii relative to Medicare and Medicaid services and benefits; to

the Committee on Finance.

POM–117 June 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Utah relative to

Medicaid reform; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–116 June 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Utah relative to the United States entering into a Free Trade Area

of the Americas; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–115 June 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of

Utah relative to United States trade negotiations; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–114 June 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Utah relative to the United States entering into a

Free Trade Area of the Americas; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–113 June 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Utah relative to the privatization of Social Security;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–112 June 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Hawaii relative to the privatization of Social Security; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–111 June 20, 2005

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Hawaii relative to Social Security reform; to the Committee on Finance.

252

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–110 June 16, 2005

A concurrent memorial adopted by the House of Representatives of

the Legislature of the State of Arizona relative to the United States

entering into the Free Trade Area of the Americas; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–109 June 16, 2005

A concurrent memorial adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of

the State of Arizona relative to Social Security reform; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–108 June 16, 2005

A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington relative to Social Security; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–83 May 24, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners

of the State of Michigan relative to the Social Security program;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–70 May 24, 2005

A House Joint Memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of

Idaho relative to the Central America Free Trade Agreement

(CAFTA) and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA); to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–52 Apr. 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Maine relative

to the reform of Social Security offsets of the government pension

offset and the windfall elimination provision; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–51 Apr. 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to grants

received as payment for damage done by natural disaster; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–50 Apr. 20, 2005

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona relative

to the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–32 Mar. 3, 2005

Resolution adopted by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators relative to the Long-Term Care Partnership Program Act of

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–20 Feb. 17, 2005

A Joint Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of California

relative to prescription drugs; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–11 Feb. 17, 2005

A Joint Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of California

relative to veterans’ home loan programs; to the Committee on Finance.