[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1068-D1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                         Tuesday, November 29, 2016

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S6521-S6578
Measures Introduced: Two bills and five resolutions were introduced, as 
follows: S. 3483-3484, S. Res. 620-623, and S. Con. Res. 56. 
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Measures Passed:
  Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act: Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further 
consideration of S. 2873, to require studies and reports examining the 
use of, and opportunities to use, technology-enabled collaborative 
learning and capacity building models to improve programs of the 
Department of Health and Human Services, and the bill was then passed 
by a unanimous vote of 97 yeas (Vote No. 154), after taking action on 
the following amendment proposed thereto:                
  Pages S6525-26
Adopted:
  Daines (for Alexander) Amendment No. 5110, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                              
Pages S6525-26
  Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act: Senate passed S. 
2944, to require adequate reporting on the Public Safety Officers' 
Benefits program, after withdrawing the committee amendments, and 
agreeing to the following amendments proposed thereto:   
  Pages S6571-73
  McConnell (for Grassley) Amendment No. 5113, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S6573
  McConnell (for Grassley) Amendment No. 5114, to amend the title. 
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  Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act: Senate passed S. 461, to provide 
for alternative financing arrangements for the provision of certain 
services and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure at land 
border ports of entry, after withdrawing the committee amendment in the 
nature of a substitute, and agreeing to the following amendment 
proposed thereto:                                        
  Pages S6573-75
  McConnell (for Cornyn) Amendment No. 5115, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S6575
  District of Columbia Judicial Financial Transparency Act: Senate 
passed H.R. 4419, to update the financial disclosure requirements for 
judges of the District of Columbia courts and to make other 
improvements to the District of Columbia courts.             
  Page S6575
  Air Traffic Controllers Annuity Supplement: Senate passed H.R. 5785, 
to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity 
supplement for certain air traffic controllers.              
  Page S6575
  National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 20th Anniversary: Committee 
on Armed Services was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 
607, recognizing the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency on its 
20th anniversary, and the resolution was then agreed to. 
                                                         Pages S6575-76
  40 Years of Women Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy Day: 
Committee on Armed Services was discharged from further consideration 
of S. Res. 611, supporting the designation of October 8, 2016, as ``40 
Years of Women Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy Day'', and 
the resolution was then agreed to.                           
  Page S6576
  National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month: Senate agreed to 
S. Res. 622, expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day 
and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption 
and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families 
involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States 
to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. 
                                                             Page S6576
  Civil Air Patrol: Senate agreed to S. Res. 623, recognizing the vital 
role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in 
supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United 
States.                                                      
  Page S6576
  Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Project in Reno, Nevada: Committee 
on Veterans' Affairs was discharged from further consideration of S. 
3438, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a 
major medical facility project in Reno, Nevada, and the bill was then 
passed, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto: 
                                                             Page S6576
  McConnell (for Heller) Amendment No. 5116, in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
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Iran Sanctions Extension Act--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement 
was reached providing that at a time to be determined between the 
Majority Leader, after consultation with the Democratic Leader, Senate 
begin consideration of H.R. 6297, to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act 
of 1996; and that Senate vote on passage of the bill, with no 
intervening action or debate.                                
  Page S6521
Protect Patrimony Resolution--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement 
was reached providing that the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to 
request the return of the papers with respect to H. Con. Res. 122, 
supporting efforts to stop the theft, illegal possession or sale, 
transfer, and export of tribal cultural items of American Indians, 
Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the United States and 
internationally, so that the Enrolling Clerk may make a technical 
correction.                                                  
  Page S6571
Message from the President: Senate received the following message from 
the President of the United States:
  Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an alternative 
plan for pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the 
General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2017; which 
was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs. (PM-57)                                             
Page S6546
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Joseph Bruce Hamilton, of Texas, to be a Member of the Defense 
Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2021.
  Seth Harris, of New York, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of 
Directors for a term of five years.
  Jeffrey R. Moreland, of Texas, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board 
of Directors for a term of five years.
  Rachel A. Meidl, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Chemical Safety 
and Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five years.
  Michael P. Leary, of Pennsylvania, to be Inspector General, Social 
Security Administration.
  Richard Stengel, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the 
Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2017.
  Richard Stengel, of the District of Columbia, to be Chairman of the 
Broadcasting Board of Governors.
  Patrick K. Nakamura, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Federal Mine 
Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring 
August 30, 2022.
  Robert P. Storch, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector 
General of the National Security Agency.
  1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Army, Foreign Service, and Marine Corps. 
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Measures Placed on the Calendar:                             
  Page S6521
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S6546-50
Petitions and Memorials:                                     
  Page S6550
Additional Cosponsors:                                       
  Page S6551
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S6552-56
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S6543-46
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S6556-60
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S6560
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--154) 
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:44 p.m., 
until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. (For Senate's program, 
see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on pages 
S6576-77.)