Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)

[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1297-D1299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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Daily Digest

HIGHLIGHTS

Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2670,
National Defense Authorization Act.

Senate

Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S5927-S5968

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On page D1297, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the following
language appears: Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S5927-
S6968

The online Record has been corrected to read: Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S5927-S5968

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Measures Introduced: Thirty-four bills and seven resolutions
were introduced, as follows: S. 3480-3513, and S. Res. 496-
502.29Measures
Reported:
S. 2414, to require agencies with working dog programs to implement
the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to
the health and welfare of working dogs, with an amendment in the nature
of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 118-137)
Report to accompany S. 1284, to improve forecasting and understanding
of tornadoes and other hazardous weather. (S. Rept. No. 118-138)
S. 66, to establish a task force on improvements for notices to air
missions, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 127, to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the
dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit
management services for prescription drugs, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute.
S. 576, to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting
hazardous materials, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1153, to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the
National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of
Commerce, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1280, to require coordinated National Institute of Standards and
Technology science and research activities regarding illicit drugs
containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of
concern, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1409, to protect the safety of children on the internet, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1418, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of
1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use,
and disclosure of personal information of children and teens, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1421, to require origin and location disclosure for new products
of foreign origin offered for sale on the internet, with an amendment
in the nature of a substitute.
S. 2116, to require the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report
that provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency,
and impact of Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain
resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 2201, to increase knowledge and awareness of best practices to
reduce cybersecurity risks in the United States, with an amendment in
the nature of a substitute.
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Measures Passed:
SIREN Reauthorization Act: Senate passed S. 265, to
reauthorize the rural emergency medical service training and
equipment assistance program, after agreeing to the committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Pages S5966-67
Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act: Senate passed S.
229, to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level
economic development organizations to increase foreign direct
investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and
production.
Page S5967
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act: Senate passed S. 318, to
amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration
of the Marine Debris

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Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the
administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, after agreeing to the
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Pages S5967-68
Sandra Day O'Connor: Senate agreed to S. Res. 499,
acknowledging the lifetime of service of Sandra Day O'Connor
to the United States as a successful Arizona State Senator,
trailblazer, expert collaborator, educational advocate, and
one of the greatest Justices of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
Page S5966
National First-Generation College Celebration Day: Senate
agreed to S. Res. 500, designating November 8, 2023, as
``National First-Generation College Celebration Day''.
Page S5966
Authorize Testimony and Representation: Senate agreed to S.
Res. 501, to authorize testimony and representation in United
States v. Nformangum.
Page S5966
Authorize Testimony and Representation: Senate agreed to S.
Res. 502, to authorize testimony and representation in United
States v. Antonio.
Page S5966
Conference Reports:
National Defense Authorization Act: By 87 yeas to 13 nays
(Vote No. 343), Senate agreed to the conference report to
accompany H.R. 2670, to authorize appropriations for fiscal
year 2024 for military activities of the Department of
Defense and for military construction, and for defense
activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military
personnel strengths for such fiscal year.
Pages S5927-46, S5946-56
During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the
following action:
By 65 yeas to 35 nays (Vote No. 342), three-fifths of those Senators
duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed
to the motion to waive all applicable points of order. Subsequently,
the point of order that section 7902 of the conference report to
accompany the bill violates Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the
Senate was not sustained, and thus the point of order fell.
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Message from the President: Senate received the following message from
the President of the United States:
Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the continuation of the
national emergency that was originally declared in Executive Order
14059 of December 15, 2021, with respect to global illicit drug
trafficking; which was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing,
and Urban Affairs. (PM-33)
Page S5958
Fonzone Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the
nomination of Christopher Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to be an
Assistant Attorney General.
Page S5956
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and,
in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of
the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the
nomination of Brandon S. Long, of Louisiana, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Page S5956
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the
following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to
consider the nomination.
Page S5956
Hill Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination
of Sara E. Hill, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for
the Northern District of Oklahoma.
Page S5956
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and,
in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of
the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the
nomination of Christopher Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to be an
Assistant Attorney General.
Page S5956
Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the
following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Page S5956
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to
consider the nomination.
Page S5956
Edwards, Jr. Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was
reached providing that at approximately 10 a.m., on Thursday, December
14, 2023, Senate resume consideration of the nomination of Jerry
Edwards, Jr., of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the
Western District of Louisiana; and that the motions to invoke cloture
filed during the session of Monday, December 11, 2023 ripen at 12 noon.
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Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
Nickolas Guertin, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the
Navy.
Betty Y. Jang, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees
of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring
December 10, 2029.
Laura Dove, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of
the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation for a term expiring
November 17, 2029.
Laura Dove, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of
the James Madison Memorial

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Fellowship Foundation for a term expiring November 17, 2023.
3 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
3 Army nominations in the rank of general.
1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
Page S5968
Messages from the House:
Pages S5958-59
Measures Referred:
Page S5959
Enrolled Bills Presented:
Page S5959
Executive Communications:
Pages S5959-60
Executive Reports of Committees:
Page S5960
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S5962-63
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S5963-66
Additional Statements:
Pages S5957-58
Notices of Intent:
Page S5966
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Privileges of the Floor:
Page S5966
Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--343)
Pages S5955-56
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:44 p.m.,
until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023. (For Senate's program,
see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page
S5968.)