[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 66 (Thursday, April 28, 2016)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D445-D447]
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                                           Thursday, April 28, 2016

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2503-S2600
Measures Introduced: Thirty-one bills and nine resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 2869-2899, and S. Res. 447-455. 
                                                         Pages S2556-57
Measures Reported:
  S. 434, to strengthen the accountability of individuals involved in 
misconduct affecting the integrity of background investigations, to 
update guidelines for security clearances, to prevent conflicts of 
interest relating to contractors providing background investigation 
fieldwork services and investigative support services. (S. Rept. No. 
114-246)
  S. 1620, to reduce duplication of information technology at the 
Department of Homeland Security. (S. Rept. No. 114-247)
  S. Res. 340, expressing the sense of Congress that the so-called 
Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS or Da'esh) is committing 
genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, and calling upon the 
President to work with foreign governments and the United Nations to 
provide physical protection for ISIS' targets, to support the creation 
of an international criminal tribunal with jurisdiction to punish these 
crimes, and to use every reasonable means, including sanctions, to 
destroy ISIS and disrupt its support networks, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble.
  S. Res. 381, honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James 
Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina 
Faso on January 15, 2016.
  S. Res. 394, recognizing the 195th anniversary of the independence of 
Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
  S. Res. 418, recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, 
and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their 
respective causes.
  S. Res. 436, supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, 
and with an amended preamble.
  S. Res. 442, condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and 
honoring the memory of the United States citizens murdered in those 
attacks, and offering thoughts and prayers for all the victims, 
condolences to their families, resolve to support the Belgian people, 
and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the 
country of Belgium and all our allies in the face of continuing 
terrorist attacks on freedom and liberty.
  S. 2555, to provide opportunities for broadband investment, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 2824, to designate the Federal building housing the Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Headquarters located at 99 
New York Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C., as the ``Ariel Rios Federal 
Building''.
  S. 2845, to extend the termination of sanctions with respect to 
Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society 
Act of 2014, with an amendment.                          
Pages S2554-55
Measures Passed:
  Afghanistan Accountability Act: Senate passed S. 1875, to support 
enhanced accountability for United States assistance to Afghanistan, 
the committee amendment was withdrawn, and after agreeing to the 
following amendment proposed thereto:                    
  Pages S2573-76
  McConnell (for Menendez) Amendment No. 3885, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S2576
  National Bison Legacy Act: Senate passed H.R. 2908, to adopt the 
bison as the national mammal of the United States.           
  Page S2576
  Kids to Parks Day: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from 
further consideration of S. Res. 435, designating May 21, 2016, as 
``Kids to Parks Day'', and the resolution was then agreed to. 
                                                             Page S2576
  Recognizing the Contributions of U.S. Teachers: Senate agreed to S. 
Res. 448, recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of 
the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and 
economic well-being of the United States.                
  Pages S2576-77
  17th Annual National Charter Schools Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 
449, congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of 
charter schools across the United States for making ongoing

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contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 
17th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 
7, 2016.                                                 
  Pages S2576-77
  National Small Business Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 450, honoring 
May 1 through May 7, 2016, as ``National Small Business Week'' and 
celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in 
every community in the United States.                    
  Pages S2576-77
  National Travel and Tourism Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 451, 
supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and 
honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United 
States.                                                  
  Pages S2576-77
  National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: Senate agreed 
to S. Res. 452, recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of 
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. 
                                                         Pages S2576-77
  Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans: Senate agreed to S. 
Res. 453, designating April 30, 2016, as ``Dia de los Ninos: 
Celebrating Young Americans''.                           
  Pages S2576-77
  Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response Program 
30th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 454, recognizing the 
Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response program on 
its 30th anniversary.                                    
  Pages S2576-77
  Cinco de Mayo Holiday: Senate agreed to S. Res. 455, recognizing the 
cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. 
                                                         Pages S2576-77
  Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act: Senate 
passed S. 2845, to extend the termination of sanctions with respect to 
Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society 
Act of 2014, after agreeing to the committee amendment.      
  Page S2577
  Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security 
Act, Fiscal Year 2016: Senate passed S. 1635, to authorize the 
Department of State for fiscal year 2016, after agreeing to the 
following amendment proposed thereto:                    
  Pages S2577-95
  McConnell (for Corker) Amendment No. 3886, to remove language 
relating to Iran hostages compensation, to provide that the Ambassador 
at Large for International Religious Freedom shall have primary 
responsibility for religious freedom training, and to make other 
technical amendments.                                    
Pages S2577-78
Measures Considered:
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--
Agreement: Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2028, making 
appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, taking action on the 
following amendments proposed thereto:                   
  Pages S2514-29
Pending:
  Alexander/Feinstein Amendment No. 3801, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S2514
  Alexander Amendment No. 3804 (to Amendment No. 3801), to modify 
provisions relating to Nuclear Regulatory Commission fees.   
Page S2514
  During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the motion 
to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was 
not invoked on April 27, 2016, was agreed to.                
Page S2526
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the motion 
to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on April 27, 
2016, was agreed to.                                         
Page S2526
  By 52 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. 65), three-fifths of those Senators 
duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate upon 
reconsideration rejected the motion to close further debate on 
Alexander/Feinstein Amendment No. 3801 (listed above).   
Pages S2526-27
  A motion was entered to close further debate on Alexander/Feinstein 
Amendment No. 3801, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII 
of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-
consent agreement of Thursday, April 28, 2016, a vote on cloture will 
occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2016.                  
Page S2527
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at 4 p.m., 
on Monday, May 9, 2016, Senate resume consideration of the bill, with 
the time until 5:30 p.m. equally divided between the two managers, or 
their designees; that notwithstanding the provisions of Rule XXII, the 
cloture vote with respect to Alexander/Feinstein Amendment No. 3801, 
occur at 5:30 p.m.; and that for the purpose of Rule XXII, the filing 
deadline for all first-degree amendments to Alexander/Feinstein 
Amendment No. 3801, be at 3:30 p.m., and the second-degree filing 
deadline occur under Rule XXII.                              
Page S2595
Pro Forma Sessions--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that when Senate adjourns, it convene for pro forma 
sessions only, with no business being conducted on the following dates 
and times, and that following each pro forma session, Senate adjourn 
until the next pro forma session: Monday, May 2, 2016, at 2 p.m.; 
Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 11:30 a.m.; and that

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when Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 5, 2016, it next convene at 3 
p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2016.                                
  Page S2595
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  Roberta S. Jacobson, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the United 
Mexican States.                                              
Page S2577
  13 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
  24 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  14 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. 
                                                         Pages S2571-73
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Angela L. Kokosko Ripley, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of 
Directors of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers 
for a term of two years.
  Leslie Greene Bowman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National 
Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2022.
  George Sanchez, of California, to be a Member of the National Council 
on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2022.
  Gail H. Marcus, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear 
Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2018.
  Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National 
Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 
2021.
  Patricia D. Barksdale, of Florida, to be United States District Judge 
for the Middle District of Florida.
  Todd E. Edelman, of the District of Columbia, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of Columbia.
  William F. Jung, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for 
the Middle District of Florida.
  Philip R. Lammens, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for 
the Northern District of Florida.
  Florence Y. Pan, of the District of Columbia, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of Columbia.
  Regina M. Rodriguez, of Colorado, to be United States District Judge 
for the District of Colorado.
  Patricia Ann Timmons-Goodson, of North Carolina, to be United States 
District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
  Anne Rachel Traum, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for 
the District of Nevada.
  Kathleen Marie Marshall, of Nevada, to be a Member of the Election 
Assistance Commission for a term expiring December 12, 2019.
  3 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  Routine lists in the Army, Foreign Service, and Navy. 
                                                      Pages S2596-S2600
Messages from the House:                                 
  Pages S2553-54
Measures Referred:                                           
  Page S2554
Executive Communications:                                    
  Page S2554
Executive Reports of Committees:                         
  Pages S2555-56
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S2557-60
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S2560-67
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S2551-53
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S2567-71
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S2571
Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S2571
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--65)   
  Page S2526
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:42 p.m., 
until 2 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016. (For Senate's program, see the 
remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S2595.)