[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1098-D1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                          Monday, November 14, 2022

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S6635-S6675
Measures Introduced: Ten bills and two resolutions were introduced, as 
follows: S. 5076-5085, S.J. Res. 64, and S. Res. 830.    
  Pages S6667-68
Measures Reported:
Reported on Tuesday, October 18, during the adjournment:
  S. 3868, to correct the inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and 
annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
Officers, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. 
No. 117-175)
  S. 3903, to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects 
at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts 
certain enforcement and facilitation activities, with an amendment in 
the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-176)
  S. 3904, to enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public 
Health Sector, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. 
Rept. No. 117-177)
  S. 4337, to amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the 
appointment of spouses of members of the Armed Forces who are on active 
duty, disabled, or deceased to positions in which the spouses will work 
remotely, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. 
No. 117-178)
  S. 557, to establish a pilot program for native plant species, with 
an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-179)
  S. 1718, to amend the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front 
National Historical Park Establishment Act of 2000 to provide for 
additional areas to be added to the park, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-180)
  S. 1769, to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains 
National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, 
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-181)
  S. 2693, to amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and 
Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the 
Salton Sea, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 117-182)
  S. 3141, to establish the New Philadelphia National Historical Park 
in the State of Illinois as a unit of the National Park System, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-183)
  S. 3185, to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 
Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads 
within the Recreation Area for local businesses. (S. Rept. No. 117-184)
  S. 3307, to modify the boundary of the Wilson's Creek National 
Battlefield in the State of Missouri, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 
117-185)
  S. 3404, to provide the consent of Congress to an amendment to the 
Constitution of the State of New Mexico. (S. Rept. No. 117-186)
  S. 3450, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, 
operate, and maintain facilities in the Sun River project, Montana, for 
the purpose of hydroelectric power generation. (S. Rept. No. 117-187)
  S. 4176, to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to 
modify the eligibility requirements for certain small water storage and 
groundwater storage projects and to authorize the use of funds for 
certain additional Carey Act projects, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 
117-188)
  H.R. 3531, to authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front 
Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of 
Columbia and its environs. (S. Rept. No. 117-189)
  S. 3685, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special 
resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of 
establishing the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, as a unit of the 
National Park System. (S. Rept. No. 117-190)
  Report to accompany S. 3375, to promote travel and tourism in the 
United States, to improve the health safety and security of 
international flights entering the United States. (S. Rept. No. 117-
191)
  S. 977, to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting 
cartels illegal.

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  S. 4573, to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the 
Electoral Count Act, and to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 
1963 to provide clear guidelines for when and to whom resources are 
provided by the Administrator of General Services for use in connection 
with the preparations for the assumption of official duties as 
President or Vice President, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute.                                                  
Page S6667
Reported on Monday, November 14:
  S. 1009, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 regarding the 
procurement of certain items related to national security interests for 
Department of Homeland Security frontline operational components, with 
an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-192)
  S. 4460, to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related 
to inspections at ports of entry, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-193)
  H.R. 3709, to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency to submit to Congress a report on preliminary damage 
assessments and make necessary improvements to processes in the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency. (S. Rept. No. 117-194)
  H.R. 7077, to require the United States Fire Administration to 
conduct on-site investigations of major fires. (S. Rept. No. 117-195) 
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Measures Considered:
Respect for Marriage Act--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 8404, to repeal the Defense 
of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage. 
                                                             Page S6642
  A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed 
to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of 
Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will 
occur on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.                       
Page S6642
Appointments:
  United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission: The 
Chair announced, on behalf of the Republican Leader, pursuant to the 
provisions of Public Law 106-398, as amended by Public Law 108-7, and 
in consultation with the Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on 
Armed Services and the Senate Committee on Finance, the reappointment 
of the following individual to serve as a member of the United States-
China Economic and Security Review Commission: Robin Cleveland of 
Virginia for a term expiring December 31, 2024.              
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Covid National Emergency Declaration--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-
time agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 
a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation 
with the Republican Leader, Senate proceed to the immediate 
consideration of S.J. Res. 63, relating to a national emergency 
declared by the President on March 13, 2020; that there be 30 minutes 
for debate equally divided in the usual form; and that upon the use or 
yielding back of time, Senate vote on passage of the joint resolution, 
without further intervening action or debate.                
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Antongiorgi-Jordan Nomination--Agreement: Senate resumed consideration 
of the nomination of Maria del R. Antongiorgi-Jordan, of Puerto Rico, 
to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico. 
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  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 51 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. 353), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination.                      
Page S6643
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 11 
a.m., on Tuesday, November 15, 2022; and that at 2:15 p.m., Senate vote 
on confirmation of the nomination.                           
Page S6674
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Martin J. Gruenberg, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of 
Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for a term of 
six years.
  Martin J. Gruenberg, of Maryland, to be Chairperson of the Board of 
Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for a term of 
five years.
  Daniel I. Werfel, of the District of Columbia, to be Commissioner of 
Internal Revenue for the term expiring November 12, 2027.
  Jaime E. Esparza, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the 
Western District of Texas for the term of four years.
  Alamdar S. Hamdani, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the 
Southern District of Texas for the term of four years.
  Peter D. Leary, of Georgia, to be United States Attorney for the 
Middle District of Georgia for the term of four years.
  Leigha Simonton, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the 
Northern District of Texas for the term of four years.

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  Jill E. Steinberg, of Georgia, to be United States Attorney for the 
Southern District of Georgia for the term of four years.
  85 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
  111 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral.
  5 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of general.
  2 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.             
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Messages from the House:                                     
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Measures Read the First Time:                                
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Enrolled Bills Presented:                                
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Executive Communications:                                    
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Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S6668-72
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S6672-73
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S6661-66
Amendments Submitted:                                        
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Privileges of the Floor:                                     
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Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--353) 
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 6:52 p.m., 
until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S6674.)