BAUCUS, MAX (a Senator from Montana)

Addresses

Advances in Veterinary Medicine: Senator Jeffords, S8942 [26JY]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10271, S10313 [21SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3692 [14AP], S3756, S3759 [15AP], S3780, S3848 [18AP], S3952, S3953 [19AP], S3986, S3987 [20AP], S4110 [21AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1996, S2049 [3MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12137 [1NO], S12272, S12273, S12274 [2NO], S12317, S12321, S12366 [3NO]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13113, S13123, S13224, S13229, S13237 [17NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2656 [14MR], S2747, S2750, S2752 [15MR], S2811, S2847, S2862, S2866, S2869 [16MR], S2887, S2903, S2913, S2930, S2940, S2942, S2945, S2998, S3073, S3076, S3078, S3081 [17MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8887 [25JY], S8951 [26JY], S12506, S12527, S12540 [8NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10762 [29SE], S10832 [3OC], S10989 [4OC], S11081, S11099 [5OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8219 [13JY]

Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3223 [5AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11770 [24OC], S11794, S11798 [25OC], S11857 [26OC]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11489 [18OC], S11521, S11527, S11591 [19OC]

Federal aid programs: extend Medicare cost-sharing for qualifying individuals, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, Medicaid transitional medical assistance, and related programs (S. 1778), S10764 [29SE]

Pensions: reform funding rules (S. 1783), S12960 [16NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6837 [20JN], S6975 [21JN], S7059, S7080, S7103, S7168 [22JN], S7296, S7326 [23JN], S8560 [20JY]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9854 [8SE], S9873, S9879 [9SE], S10065, S10134 [15SE]

Taxation: provide for the proper tax treatment of certain disaster mitigation payments (H.R. 1134), S3601, S3605 [13AP]

———provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma (H.R. 4440), S13857 [16DE]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (H.R. 3768), S10141 [15SE]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (S. 1696), S10134 [15SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4997 [11MY], S5023, S5174 [12MY]

Appointments

Committee on Taxation (Joint), S506 [25JA]

Conferee: H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S6060 [26MY]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S7924 [1JY]

———S. 1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act, S13635 [15DE]

Congressional advisers on trade policy and negotiations, S829 [1FE]

President's Export Council, S2754 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: change date of implementation of country of origin labeling (see S. 1331), S7614 [29JN]

———encourage owners and operators of certain privately-held land to make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States and tribal governments (see S. 548), S3279 [6AP]

———restore the original deadline for mandatory country of origin labeling (see S. 2038), S13160 [17NO]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 263), S886 [2FE]

Armed Forces: provide a traumatic injury protection rider to certain insured servicemembers (see S. 806), S4109 [21AP]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 338), S13787 [16DE]

Birds: conduct a pilot program under which States may issue electronic Federal migratory bird hunting stamps (see S. 1496), S12682 [10NO]

Bureau of Reclamation: assess extent of invasion of salt cedar and Russian olive plants in the Western U.S. and carry out demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of such plants (see S. 177), S573 [26JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of rotunda for ceremony to award Congressional Award Gold Medals to recipients (see S. Con. Res. 38), S5922 [25MY]

Children and youth: promote financial education (see S. 925), S4398 [27AP]

———protect from Internet pornography and support law enforcement and other efforts to combat Internet and pornography-related crimes against children (see S. 1507), S11213 [6OC]

Coins: authorize the minting and issuance of a Presidential $1 coin series, improve circulation of the $1 coin, and create a new bullion coin (see S. 1047), S5300 [17MY]

Congress: disapprove rule submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) (see S.J. Res. 4), S1345 [14FE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 335), S2245 [8MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 603), S2517 [11MR]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 852), S3897 [19AP]

Crime: strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 382), S2645 [14MR]

Cuba: express support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba (see S. Res. 140), S5302 [17MY]

———facilitate sale of U.S. agricultural products (see S. 328), S1198 [9FE]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 894), S4184 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 802), S3653 [14AP]

Dept. of Defense: postpone certain closures and realignments of military installations (see S. 1075), S5852 [24MY]

———release all documentation used for recommendations on closures and realignments of military installations (see S. 1127), S6023 [26MY]

Dept. of HHS: expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (see S. 1531), S9284 [28JY]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding (see S. 945), S4546 [28AP]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see S. 1958), S12353 [3NO]

Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (see S. Res. 4), S28 [4JA]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 37), S6910 [21JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1082), S5531 [19MY]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see S. 103), S3414 [11AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S5851 [24MY]

Education: provide for higher education affordability, access, and opportunity (see S. 1068), S5437 [18MY]

European Union: reject Airbus Industries request for launch aid and comply with agreement prohibiting governmental support of the civil aircraft industry (see S. Con. Res. 25), S3358 [7AP]

Exon, J. James: tribute (see S. Res. 170), S6405 [13JN]

Extension Living Well Week: designate (see S. Res. 67), S1794 [28FE]

Federal aid programs: extend Medicare cost-sharing for qualifying individuals, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, Medicaid transitional medical assistance, and related programs (see S. 1778), S10513 [27SE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 88), S2995 [17MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 397), S1513 [16FE]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see S. 1143), S10038 [14SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 12), S3653 [14AP]

Food industry: strengthen restrictions on importation from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) minimal-risk regions of meat, meat byproducts, and meat food products from bovines (see S. 294), S979 [3FE]

Foreign countries: provide a framework for consideration of proposed unilateral economic sanctions to ensure coordination of U.S. policy relative to trade, security, and human rights (see S. 270), S1867 [1MR]

Foreign policy: clarify conditions for U.S. to become a signatory to any multilateral trade agreement resulting from World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda Round (see S. Con. Res. 55), S10724 [29SE]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 593), S2482 [10MR]

———extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries (see S. 191), S574 [26JA]

Giugni, Henry K.: tribute (see S. Res. 300), S12353 [3NO]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see S. 1110), S12526 [8NO]

Health: enhance adoption of health information technology and improve the quality and reduce the costs of healthcare (see S. 1355), S7820 [30JN]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see S. 471), S4185 [25AP]

———restore reliability to the medical justice system by fostering alternatives to medical tort litigation (see S. 1337), S7614 [29JN]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S6407 [13JN]

Hurricanes: express condolences to victims of Hurricane Katrina, commend resiliency of the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and commit to relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts (see S. Res. 233), S9645 [6SE]

———provide emergency health care relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1716), S10119 [15SE]

———provide emergency relief to meet the immediate health care, housing, education, and financial needs of survivors of Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1637), S9833 [8SE]

———provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (see S. 1836), S11212 [6OC]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see S. 288), S979 [3FE]

Iraq: commend for conducting free elections and encourage further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq (see S. Res. 38), S1049 [7FE]

Japan: impose retaliatory economic measures if U.S. beef imports do not resume immediately (see S. 1922), S11917 [26OC]

Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see S. 2019), S12949 [16NO]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see S. 582), S3482 [12AP]

McCarthy, Eugene J.: tribute (see S. Res. 330), S13451 [12DE]

Medicaid: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 49), S9469 [29JY]

———impact of budget reconciliation legislation on the health and well-being of children (see S. Res. 302), S12682 [10NO]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 183), S1261 [10FE]

———provide for fair treatment of services furnished to Native Americans (see S. 2074), S13361 [18NO]

Medicare: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 50), S9469 [29JY]

———make improvements in payments to hospitals (see S. 1002), S4936 [11MY]

———permit the Indian Health Service, an Indian tribe, or a tribal or Indian organization to pay premiums for eligible beneficiaries (see S. 1239), S6481 [14JN]

———provide incentives for provision of high quality care (see S. 1356), S7820 [30JN]

Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see S. 1272), S12238 [2NO]

Montana Future Farmers of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 89), S2995 [17MR]

National Asphalt Pavement Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 135), S4869 [10MY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts (see S. Res. 133), S4646 [9MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 85), S3280 [6AP] (see S. Res. 138), S5071 [12MY]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: increase maximum Federal share of costs for State programs (see S. 515), S3148 [4AP]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 757), S13787 [16DE]

National parks and recreation areas: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see S. 821), S3735 [15AP] (see S. 1639), S9833 [8SE]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 155), S5922 [25MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 1035), S8135 [12JY]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 672), S2995 [17MR]

Nelson, Gaylord: tribute (see S. Res. 194), S7987 [11JY]

Nichols, Jesse R., Sr.: tribute (see S. Res. 168), S6405 [13JN]

Nuclear weapons: establish U.S. policy on size of land-based intercontinental ballistic missile force (see S. 1931), S12006 [27OC]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S7909 [1JY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish Chief Trade Prosecutor to ensure compliance with trade agreements and to protect U.S. manufacturers against unfair trade practices (see S. 1542), S9285 [28JY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 287), S11918 [26OC]

Pensions: protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 219), S647 [31JA]

———reform funding rules (see S. 1783), S10594 [28SE]

Pesticides: permit distribution and sale of certain pesticides that are registered in both the U.S. and another country (see S. 1579), S9467 [29JY]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see S. Res. 95), S3201 [5AP]

Proxmire, William: tribute (see S. Res. 334), S13659 [15DE]

Public welfare programs: permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 458), S1717 [18FE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 1236), S6481 [14JN]

Railroads: enhance competition in order to improve service and rates (see S. 919), S4397 [27AP]

Rehnquist, William H.: tribute (see S. Res. 234), S9727 [7SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see S. 863), S4021 [20AP]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 267), S5072 [12MY]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (see S. 924), S4398 [27AP]

Shipping industry: suspend temporarily new shipper bonding privileges (see S. 695), S7428 [27JN]

Social Security: improve provision of care under Medicare, Medicaid, and certain public welfare programs (see S. 2164), S14316 [21DE]

States: regulation of access to hunting and fishing for residents and nonresidents (see S. 339), S1199 [9FE]

Taxation: allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (see S. 962), S4546 [28AP]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 1147), S6021 [26MY]

———clarify calculation of the reserve allowance for medical benefits of plans sponsored by bona fide associations (see S. 897), S4184 [25AP]

———impose an excise tax on amounts received under certain insurance policies in which certain exempt organizations hold an interest (see S. 993), S4869 [10MY]

———make technical corrections to the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1447), S8664 [21JY]

———modify the active business definition relative to corporate reorganization or division (see S. 1327), S7613 [29JN]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see S. 595), S2482 [10MR]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see S. 627), S2734 [15MR]

———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see S. 1159), S6022 [26MY]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (see S. 1696), S9985 [13SE]

———provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 832), S3817 [18AP]

———treat gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, in either coin or bar form, in the same manner as equities and mutual funds for purposes of the maximum capital gains rate for individuals (see S. 1157), S6022 [26MY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 284), S978 [3FE]

Terrorism: provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 1423), S8487 [19JY]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S8218 [13JY]

U.S. Tax Court: modernize (see S. 661), S2994 [17MR]

U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see S. 2027), S12949 [16NO]

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act: assist property owners and Federal agencies in resolving disputes relating to private property (see S. 1883), S11476 [18OC]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 193), S7986 [11JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunsets and lone wolf provisions of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (see S. 2082), S13965 [17DE]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see S. 241), S979 [3FE]

Veterans: establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas (see S. 1191), S12007 [27OC]

———health care funding (see S. 331), S7614 [29JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 633), S3415 [11AP]

Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S12682 [10NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1197), S11918 [26OC]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants from the water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 1017), S5071 [12MY]

World Intellectual Property Day: support goals and recognize the importance of intellectual property in the U.S. and worldwide (see S. Con. Res. 28), S4258 [26AP]

Year of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 28), S739 [1FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: provide a supplemental payment to assist agricultural producers in mitigating increasing input costs, including energy and fertilizer costs (see S. 2085), S13501 [13DE]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): authorize review of Federal income tax returns of U.S. Supreme Court nominees (see S. 2092), S13502 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit closure or relocation of certain county Farm Service Agency offices (see S. 1877), S11422 [17OC]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1308), S7294 [23JN]

Dept. of Labor: improve trade adjustment assistance (see S. 1963), S12401 [4NO]

Employment: extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers (see S. 1309), S7294 [23JN]

Libby, MT: require vermiculite mining companies to establish a medical trust fund for treating asbestos-related illnesses before emerging from bankruptcy (see S. 1788), S10594 [28SE]

LIHEAP: funding (see S. 2107), S13659 [15DE]

Medicaid: recognize importance and ensure that reconciliation legislation reported by a conference committee does not have an adverse affect on beneficiaries (see S. 1969), S12447 [7NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 2119), S13786 [16DE]

Taxation: deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (see S. 1890), S11559 [19OC]

———modify rules on suspension of interest and certain penalties for taxpayers involved in tax shelters or filing amended returns (see S. 1591), S9468 [29JY]

———prevent dividends received from corporations in tax havens from receiving a reduced rate (see S. 1363), S7820 [30JN]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see S. 1103), S5778 [23MY]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 702), S3200 [5AP]

Trade Act: provide for alternative means of certifying workers for adjustment assistance on an industry-wide basis (see S. 1444), S8664 [21JY]

Descriptions

Government Settlement Transparency Act (S.1890): Committee on Taxation (Joint), S11565 [19OC]

Eulogies

Kimmitt, Eunice L.: by Robert M. Kimmitt, S14179 [20DE]

Kimmitt, J. Stanley: by Robert M. Kimmitt, S14178 [20DE]

Letters

Deficit Reduction Act Medicaid provisions: several Senators, S13530 [14DE]

Emergency Health Care Relief Act: by, Committee on Finance (Senate), S10580 [28SE]

Justice Assistance Grant Program funding: Thomas N. Faust, National Sheriffs' Association, S12901 [16NO]

Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Anne P. Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S5261 [17MY]

———Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S5260 [17MY]

———John Horsley, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, S5261 [17MY]

———Kevin Shannon, Association for Commuter Transportation, S5261 [17MY]

———several local government organizations, S5260 [17MY]

———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S5260 [17MY]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S5261 [17MY]

Lists

Armed Forces members from Montana killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12941 [16NO]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

Cosponsors of legislation to accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S39 [6JA]

Organizations opposing S. 1932, Deficit Reduction Act, S14076 [20DE]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S13527 [14DE]

Privilege of the floor

Alwood, Jennifer, S13039 [16NO]

Baker, Mary, S2754 [15MR], S4883 [10MY], S11442 [17OC], S13039 [16NO]

Campbell, Ray, S13039 [16NO]

Cisneros, Mandy, S13039 [16NO]

Cruz, Jorlie, S4787 [9MY], S5181 [12MY], S7644 [29JN], S11442 [17OC], S13039 [16NO]

Datsopoulos, Andreas, S8498 [19JY], S13039 [16NO]

Duffy, Janellen, S2754 [15MR], S10807 [30SE]

Elkington, Adam, S7644 [29JN], S8498 [19JY]

Fingarson, Ashley, S2098 [4MR], S2754 [15MR]

Frazier, Adrienne, S2754 [15MR]

Golder, Julie, S7644 [29JN], S8498 [19JY]

Grayson, Rob, S4787 [9MY], S5181 [12MY]

Hain, David, S13039 [16NO]

Heringer, Jessica, S2754 [15MR]

Huynh, Cuong, S2098 [4MR], S2754 [15MR], S4787 [9MY]

Larson, Will, S11442 [17OC], S13039 [16NO]

Lazda, Janis, S2754 [15MR]

Litsey, Richard, S2098 [4MR], S2754 [15MR], S4787 [9MY], S13039 [16NO]

Mathern, Waylon, S2754 [15MR], S4787 [9MY], S5181 [12MY]

Maxwell, Serena, S2098 [4MR], S2754 [15MR]

Meeker, Emily, S2754 [15MR], S4787 [9MY], S5181 [12MY]

Reavis, James, S13039 [16NO]

Schwandt, Briana, S2754 [15MR]

Schwartz, David, S2754 [15MR]

Sirkin, Stuart, S2754 [15MR], S4883 [10MY], S13039 [16NO]

Townsend, Brian, S2754 [15MR], S4787 [9MY], S11442 [17OC], S13039 [16NO]

Woodson, Jesse, S2754 [15MR]

Proposals

Acceleration of income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S39 [6JA]

Remarks

Agriculture: ensure legislation allowing cuts in agriculture programs receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, S2903, S2926 [17MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10328 [22SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3987 [20AP], S4088, S4093 [21AP]

Arkansas: highway construction funding, S5434 [18MY]

Armed Forces: ensure increased death gratuity benefits are tax free, S4088 [21AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S2055 [4MR], S2215 [8MR]

Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish, S2876 [17MR]

Border Patrol: assure adequate funding for additional agents, S4093, S4095 [21AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12111 [1NO], S12318, S12326 [3NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report, S14074, S14077 [20DE], S14204, S14208, S14312 [21DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), motion to instruct conferees, S13480 [13DE], S13527, S13528, S13529 [14DE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), unanimous-consent request, S14289 [21DE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S12924 [16NO], S13072, S13075, S13079, S13090, S13091, S13095, S13097, S13104, S13114, S13119, S13120, S13122, S13126, S13129, S13138, S13145 [17NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S4515 [28AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2662, S2667, S2668, S2684, S2709 [15MR], S2892, S2903, S2911, S2926, S2940, S2946, S2948 [17MR]

Burma: human rights violations, S8440 [19JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 52), S8440 [19JY]

Carroll College: tribute to football team, S14165 [20DE]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (S. 295), S12924 [16NO]

———U.S. education and economic policy to address economic competition, S7390-S7393 [24JN], S7414-S7417 [27JN]

———U.S. trade policy, S8442-S8445 [19JY]

Climate: establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies, S7607 [29JN]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): authorize review of Federal income tax returns of U.S. Supreme Court nominees (S. 2092), S13505 [13DE]

Congress: disapprove rule submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) (S.J. Res. 4), S1975 [3MR]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 852), S13483 [13DE]

Cuba: clarify allowable payment terms for sales of agricultural commodities and products, S3987 [20AP]

———facilitate sale of U.S. agricultural products, S3186 [5AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: food assistance programs funding, S10328 [22SE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (S. 1308), S7316 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S14424 [22DE]

———reopen runway at Malmstrom AFB, MT, S9330 [29JY]

Dept. of HUD: restore Community Development Block Grant Program funding through closing certain tax loopholes, S2892 [17MR]

Dept. of Justice: Justice Assistance Grant Program funding, S12899-S12901 [16NO]

Dept. of Labor: improve trade adjustment assistance (S. 1963), S12402-S12404 [4NO]

Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3185, S3186 [5AP]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (S. 1307), S7598, S7599 [29JN], S7664, S7752 [30JN]

———implementation (S. 1307), unanimous-consent request, S7739 [30JN]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S13712 [16DE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (S. 1112), S5854 [24MY]

Economy: develop agenda to enhance competitiveness of the U.S. economy, S13486 [13DE]

———support financial literacy, S10697-S10699 [29SE]

Education: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

Employment: extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers (S. 1309), S7316 [23JN], S7417 [27JN]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S9106 [27JY]

Hawaii: seawater cooling systems funding, S9272 [28JY]

Health: enhance adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care (S. 1418), S8546 [20JY]

———enhance adoption of health information technology and improve the quality and reduce the costs of healthcare (S. 1355), S9108 [27JY]

———improve the quality and efficiency of health care delivery through improvements in health care information technology, S2946 [17MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S9107 [27JY]

———provide liability protection to manufacturers of pandemic vaccines, S14424 [22DE]

———restore reliability to the medical justice system by fostering alternatives to medical tort litigation (S. 1337), S7638 [29JN]

Hurricanes: provide emergency health care relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina, S12111 [1NO]

———provide emergency health care relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1716), S10360 [22SE], S10415, S10417 [26SE], S10784, S10789 [30SE], S14075 [20DE]

———provide emergency health care relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1716), unanimous-consent request, S10579-S10582 [28SE], S10785 [30SE], S11522, S11523, S11524 [19OC]

Immigration: promote economic competition through policy reforms, S12934-S12936 [16NO]

Japan: impose retaliatory economic measures if U.S. beef imports do not resume immediately, S11658 [20OC]

Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (S. 2019), S12954 [16NO]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S534 [26JA]

Libby, MT: require vermiculite mining companies to establish a medical trust fund for treating asbestos-related illnesses before emerging from bankruptcy, S2055 [4MR], S2215 [8MR]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 2107), S13663 [15DE]

Medicaid: exclude discounts provided to mail order and nursing facility pharmacies from the determination of average manufacturer price, S12318 [3NO]

———funding, S2709 [15MR], S2876 [17MR], S4515 [28AP], S13480 [13DE], S13527, S13528, S13529 [14DE]

———provide temporary disaster relief in response to Hurricane Katrina, S11522, S11523, S11524 [19OC]

———reduce benefits and increase cost to beneficiaries, S14077 [20DE]

———require Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to post public notification of State waivers, S12326 [3NO]

Medicare: make improvements in payments to hospitals (S. 1002), S4947-S4950 [11MY]

———provide incentives for provision of high quality care (S. 1356), S7849 [30JN], S9108 [27JY]

Montana: protect wildlife areas known as Badger-Two Medicine or Blackleaf from oil and gas development by establishing a voluntary program allowing lease holders to exchange leases for drilling rights in other areas, S7389 [24JN]

———tribute to Air National Guard 120th Fighter Wing, S4101 [21AP]

Motor vehicles: application of excise taxes to certain vehicles, S9403 [29JY]

NAFTA: dispute settlement panel decision ordering the ITC to reverse rulings on the impact of Canadian imports on the U.S. lumber industry, S137 [24JA]

National security: first responders funding, S2684 [15MR]

Nichols, Jesse R., Sr.: tribute (S. Res. 168), S6350 [13JN]

Northwest Research and Education Institute: tribute, S14053 [19DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program funding, S2940, S2948 [17MR]

Pensions: protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (S. 219), S672 [31JA]

———reform funding rules relative to airlines, S12891 [16NO]

———reform funding rules (S. 1783), S12884, S12891, S12892, S12905 [16NO]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S6698 [16JN], S11411-S11414 [17OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply, S11411-S11414 [17OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6698 [16JN], S6795 [20JN], S7270 [23JN], S7389 [24JN], S7607 [29JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S9272 [28JY], S9359, S9363 [29JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4638 [9MY], S5046 [12MY], S5410 [18MY], S5504 [19MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 2119), S13788 [16DE]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: make residents of Montana who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation (S. 977), S4862 [10MY]

Rocky Mountain College: tribute to men's ski team, S2732 [15MR]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), conference report, S12899-S12901 [16NO]

Senate: legislative program, S14072 [20DE]

Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, S4096 [21AP], S4638 [9MY], S5046 [12MY], S5410 [18MY], S5504 [19MY]

Small business: provide emergency relief to small businesses and farms affected by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene, S7607 [29JN]

Social Security: guarantee the right of individuals to receive certain benefits in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1750), S12829 [15NO]

———history, S2057-S2059 [4MR]

———privatization proposals, S2059 [4MR], S2662-S2665, S2667, S2668 [15MR]

———reform, S2059 [4MR], S2662-S2665, S2667, S2668 [15MR]

States: prohibit collection of tolls on interstate highways built with taxpayer funds, S4856 [10MY]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S8409-S8412 [18JY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S36, S39 [6JA]

———clarify calculation of the reserve allowance for medical benefits of plans sponsored by bona fide associations (S. 897), S4191 [25AP]

———clarify eligibility and expedite receipt of benefits from the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit for hurricane victims, S13704, S13705 [16DE]

———deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (S. 1890), S11565 [19OC]

———extend alternative minimum tax relief and index such relief for inflation (H.R. 4096), unanimous-consent request, S14289, S14290 [21DE]

———extend certain expiring provisions to provide deficit reduction and to provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, S13079 [17NO]

———modify rules on suspension of interest and certain penalties for taxpayers involved in tax shelters or filing amended returns (S. 1591), S9510 [29JY]

———modify the active business definition relative to corporate reorganization or division (S. 1327), S7616 [29JN]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (S. 595), S2489 [10MR]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (S. 627), S2742 [15MR]

———permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (S. 1159), S6055 [26MY]

———prevent dividends received from corporations in tax havens from receiving a reduced rate (S. 1363), S7858 [30JN]

———provide a credit for the purchase of diesel advanced lean-burn vehicles meeting certain requirements, S7270 [23JN]

———provide for the proper tax treatment of certain disaster mitigation payments (H.R. 1134), S3604 [13AP]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption, S6795 [20JN]

———provide relief from the alternative minimum tax, S14208 [21DE]

———provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma (H.R. 4440), S13703, S13704, S13705 [16DE]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (H.R. 3768), S10324 [21SE]

———provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and provide incentives for charitable giving (S. 1696), S10066 [15SE]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (S. 1103), S5787 [23MY], S13095 [17NO]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (S. 702), S3206 [5AP]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S13138 [17NO]

———treatment of certain retirement plans, S14028 [19DE]

Trade Act: provide for alternative means of certifying workers for adjustment assistance on an industry-wide basis (S. 1444), S8669 [21JY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding, S2911 [17MR]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4852, S4856 [10MY], S5016, S5046 [12MY], S5259, S5262, S5264, S5268, S5281 [17MY], S5434 [18MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, S9403, S9410 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 226), S9330 [29JY]

———program funding relative to minimum rate of return for donor States, S5268 [17MY]

U.S. Tax Court: modernize (S. 661), S3012 [17MR]

U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 2027), S13485 [13DE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: limit use of surveillance and issuance of search warrants, S14167 [20DE]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S13712 [16DE], S14167 [20DE]

University of Montana: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, S2728 [15MR]

Veterans: health care funding, S12941 [16NO]

World Intellectual Property Day: support goals and recognize the importance of intellectual property in the U.S. and worldwide (S. Con. Res. 28), S4347 [26AP]

Texts of

S. 702, repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits, S3206 [5AP]

S. 1308, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act, S7316 [23JN]

S. 1309, Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act, S7317 [23JN]

S. 1444, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Industries Act, S8670-S8672 [21JY]

S. 1591, IRS rules modification on suspension of interest and certain penalties for taxpayers involved in tax shelters or filing amended returns, S9511 [29JY]

S. 1890, Government Settlement Transparency Act, S11566 [19OC]

S. 1963, Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act, S12404-S12406 [4NO]

Tributes

Andersen, Zak, S126 [24JA]

Beasley, Steve, S140 [24JA]

Gilliland, John, S2643 [14MR]

Hilleman, Maurice R., S3646 [14AP]

Jeffords, Senator, S4010 [20AP]

Kimmitt, J. Stanley and Eunice L., S14177 [20DE]

Leipheimer, Levi, S11660 [20OC]

Matsui, Robert T., S58 [6JA]

Rehnquist, William H., S10032 [14SE]