[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 7, 2024)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D452-D453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                                    Tuesday, May 7, 2024

[[Page D452]]

                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate

Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3375-S3566
Measures Introduced: Thirteen bills and two resolutions were introduced, as 
follows: S. 4265-4277, S.J. Res. 77, and S. Res. 676.             
  Page S3503
Measures Reported:
  S. Res. 357, recognizing the formation of the Alliance for Development in 
Democracy and urging the United States to pursue deeper ties with its member 
countries.
  S. Res. 385, calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a 
United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the 
Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
  S. Res. 505, condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of 
war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.
  S. 138, to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain 
provisions of that Act, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 618, to establish the United States Foundation for International 
Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved 
areas, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 1651, to encourage increased trade and investment between the United 
States and the countries in the Western Balkans, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute.
  S. 1829, to impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in the import 
of petroleum from the Islamic Republic of Iran, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute.
  S. 1881, to reauthorize and amend the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality 
Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for 
Electoral Reform Act of 2021, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute.
  S. 2336, to address the threat from the development of Iran's ballistic 
missile program and the transfer or deployment of Iranian missiles and 
related goods and technology, including materials and equipment, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 2626, to impose sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of Iran 
and the President of Iran and their respective offices for human rights 
abuses and support for terrorism, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute.
  S. 3235, to require a strategy to counter the role of the People's 
Republic of China in evasion of sanctions imposed by the United States with 
respect to Iran, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 3854, to combat transnational repression abroad, to strengthen tools to 
combat authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to invest in democracy 
research and development, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 3874, to impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist 
organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, with an amendment in the nature of 
a substitute.
  S. Con. Res. 18, calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United 
States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate 
criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022, 
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.                  
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  On page D452, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the following language 
appears: Measures Reported: S. 138, to amend the Tibetan Policy 
Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 618, to establish the 
United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote 
long-term management of protected and conserved areas, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 1651, to encourage 
increased trade and investment between the United States and the 
countries in the Western Balkans, with an amendment in the nature 
of a substitute. S. 1829, to impose sanctions with respect to 
persons engaged in the import of petroleum from the Islamic 
Republic of Iran, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. 
S. 1881, to reauthorize and amend the Nicaraguan Investment 
Conditionality Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaragua's 
Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 2336, to address the 
threat from the development of Iran's ballistic missile program 
and the transfer or deployment of Iranian missiles and related 
goods and technology, including materials and equipment, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 2626, to impose 
sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of Iran and the 
President of Iran and their respective offices for human rights 
abuses and support for terrorism, with an amendment in the nature 
of a substitute. S. 3235, to require a strategy to counter the 
role of the People's Republic of China in evasion of sanctions 
imposed by the United States with respect to Iran, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 3854, to combat 
transnational repression abroad, to strengthen tools to combat 
authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to invest in 
democracy research and development, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute. Page S3503
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Measures Reported: 
S. Res. 357, recognizing the formation of the Alliance for 
Development in Democracy and urging the United States to pursue 
deeper ties with its member countries. S. Res. 385, calling for 
the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen 
and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of 
the Russian Federation in March 2023. S. Res. 505, condemning the 
use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the 
terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel. S. 138, to 
amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions 
of that Act, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 
618, to establish the United States Foundation for International 
Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and 
conserved areas, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. 
S. 1651, to encourage increased trade and investment between the 
United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 1829, to impose 
sanctions with respect to persons engaged in the import of 
petroleum from the Islamic Republic of Iran, with an amendment in 
the nature of a substitute. S. 1881, to reauthorize and amend the 
Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 and the 
Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral 
Reform Act of 2021, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. S. 2336, to address the threat from the development of 
Iran's ballistic missile program and the transfer or deployment of 
Iranian missiles and related goods and technology, including 
materials and equipment, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. S. 2626, to impose sanctions with respect to the 
Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran and their 
respective offices for human rights abuses and support for 
terrorism, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 
3235, to require a strategy to counter the role of the People's 
Republic of China in evasion of sanctions imposed by the United 
States with respect to Iran, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. S. 3854, to combat transnational repression abroad, to 
strengthen tools to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and 
kleptocracy, to invest in democracy research and development, with 
an amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 3874, to impose 
sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist 
organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute. S. Con. Res. 18, calling for the immediate 
release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who 
was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the 
Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S3503


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       Measures Considered:
     Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation 
     Act--Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3935, to 
     amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize and 
     improve the Federal Aviation Administration and other civil 
     aviation programs, taking action on the following motions and 
     amendments proposed thereto:                     29Pending:
  Schumer (for Cantwell) Modified Amendment No. 1911, in the nature of 
a substitute.                                         
Pages S3381-S3495
  Schumer Amendment No. 2026 (to Amendment No. 1911), to add an 
effective date.                                              
Page S3495
  Schumer motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation, with instructions, Schumer Amendment No. 
2027, to add an effective date.                          
Pages S3495-96
  Schumer Amendment No. 2028 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 
2027), to add an effective date.                             
Page S3496
  Schumer Amendment No. 2029 (to Amendment No. 2028), to add an 
effective date.                                              
Page S3496
  A motion was entered to close further debate on Schumer (for 
Cantwell) Modified Amendment No. 1911 (listed above), and, in 
accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of 
the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Thursday, May 9, 2024. 
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  A motion was entered to close further debate on the bill, 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 Schumer 
(for Cantwell) Amendment No. 1911.                           
Page S3496
  During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  Schumer motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation, with instructions, Schumer Amendment No. 
1294, to add an effective date. (Senate agreed to the motion to table 
the motion to commit.)                                       
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  Schumer Amendment No. 1295 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 
1294), to modify the effective date, fell when Schumer motion to commit 
the bill to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 
with instructions, Schumer Amendment No. 1294 (listed above) was 
tabled.                                                      
Page S3381
  Schumer (for Murray) Amendment No. 1292, in the nature of a 
substitute. (Senate agreed to the motion to table the amendment.) 
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  Schumer Amendment No. 1293 (to Amendment No. 1292), to add an 
effective date, fell when Schumer (for Murray) Amendment No. 1292 
(listed above) was tabled.                                   
Page S3381
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the bill at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, May 
8, 2024.                                                     
Page S3562
       Appointments:
     United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission: 
     The Chair announced, on behalf of the Majority Leader, 
     pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 106-398, as amended 
     by Public Law 108-7, and in consultation with the Chairs of 
     the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the Senate 
     Committee on Finance, the appointment of the following 
     individual to serve as a member of the United States-China 
     Economic and Security Review Commission: Michael Kuiken of 
     the District of Columbia for a term beginning January 1, 2024 
     and expiring December 31, 2025.                    
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Schulte and Theeler Nominations--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time 
agreement was reached providing that at a time to be determined by the 
Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, Senate 
begin consideration of the nominations of Eric C. Schulte, of South 
Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South 
Dakota, and Camela C. Theeler, of South Dakota, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of South Dakota; that there be 2 
minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form on each 
nomination; and that upon the use or yielding back of time, Senate vote 
without intervening action or debate on confirmation of the 
nominations, and that no further motions be in order.        
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Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
  By 52 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. EX. 159), Donna Ann Welton, of New 
York, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. 
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Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  5 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  2 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of general.
  2 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.        
Pages S3562-66
Messages from the House:                                     
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Measures Referred:                                           
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Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S3502-03
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S3503-05
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S3505-06
Additional Statements:                                       
  Page S3501
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S3506-62
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--159) 
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 7:34 p.m., 
until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (For Senate's program, see the 
remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3562.)