FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. (a Senator from Wisconsin)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10270, S10296, S10310, S10314 [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), S3532, S3594 [13AP], S3692, S3694, S3695 [14AP], S3757 [15AP], S3812 [18AP], S3998, S4023 [20AP], S4259 [26AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1829, S1879 [1MR], S1980, S2046 [3MR], S2135, S2136, S2137, S2138, S2177, S2178, S2180, S2181, S2182, S2187 [7MR], S2463 [10MR]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12095, S12133 [1NO], S12150, S12254, S12269 [2NO], S12323, S12354, S12355, S12363, S12366 [3NO]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13082, S13115, S13209, S13230 [17NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2716, S2720, S2748, S2750, S2752 [15MR], S2795, S2821, S2832, S2864, S2868, S2870, S2871 [16MR], S2887, S2910, S2930, S2937, S2996, S2997, S3073, S3077, S3080, S3082 [17MR]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 5), S1142 [8FE], S1184, S1216 [9FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8614, S8690, S8694, S8696 [21JY], S8719, S8754 [22JY], S8828, S8886, S8895 [25JY], S8951 [26JY], S9160 [27JY], S11162 [5OC], S12409 [4NO], S12499, S12513, S12547 [8NO], S12590 [9NO], S12669, S12672, S12683, S12701 [10NO], S12788, S12789, S12864, S12865 [15NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10765, S10766 [29SE], S10990 [4OC], S11106, S11132 [5OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S7822 [30JN], S8001 [11JY], S8186 [13JY], S8304 [14JY]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 104), S9195 [27JY]

Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3243, S3323, S3326 [6AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7404, S7414, S7439, S7442 [27JN], S7523 [28JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 2528), S10354, S10385 [22SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11830, S11845 [25OC], S11873, S11906, S11919, S11928 [26OC], S11972 [27OC]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11407, S11441 [17OC], S11469 [18OC], S11592 [19OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), S7781, S7869 [30JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8432, S8433 [18JY], S8453, S8472 [19JY], S8531 [20JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6666 [15JN], S6777 [16JN], S6899 [21JN], S7072, S7089 [22JN]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9780, S9855 [8SE], S9873 [9SE], S9932 [12SE], S9986, S9993 [13SE], S10039 [14SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4881 [10MY], S4928, S4981, S4984 [11MY], S5173, S5174 [12MY], S5221 [16MY]

Appointments

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S3090 [17MR]

Articles and editorials

Our Enemy's Face, Richard Holbrooke, Washington (DC) Post, S10231 [20SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Con. Res. 58), S11314 [7OC] (see S. Res. 280), S11559 [19OC]

Agriculture: enhance ability to produce fruits and vegetables on covered commodity base acres (see S. 1038), S10037 [14SE]

———provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (see S. 2131), S13786 [16DE]

———restore the original deadline for mandatory country of origin labeling (see S. 2038), S13661 [15DE]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see S. Res. 292), S12007 [27OC]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 150), S435 [25JA]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 207), S8826 [25JY]

Animals: prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals (see S. 304), S1049 [7FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 261), S886 [2FE]

Armed Forces: establish pilot programs to authorize use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service (see S. 1888), S11559 [19OC]

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

Armenia: ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 320), S13453 [12DE]

Arms control: improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations (see S. 313), S8135 [12JY]

Budget: establish a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government (see S. 877), S4108 [21AP]

———require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (see S. 568), S2245 [8MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 18), S5437 [18MY]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 33), S739 [1FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (see S. Con. Res. 26), S8303 [14JY]

Children and youth: make grants to improve the ability of State and local governments to prevent the abduction of children by family members (see S. 994), S4936 [11MY]

———provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see S. 350), S1260 [10FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 841), S4023 [20AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 840), S3897 [19AP]

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), S7615 [29JN]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 2075), S13361 [18NO]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see S. 589), S4258 [26AP]

Computers: protect the reasonable expectation of privacy of users of e-mail (see S. 936), S6226 [8JN]

Corporations: stop from financing terrorism (see S. 1428), S8558 [20JY]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see S. 829), S3817 [18AP]

Crime: allow for the prosecution of members of criminal street gangs (see S. 1322), S7520 [28JN]

———provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (see S. 1699), S10037 [14SE]

———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 382), S1931 [2MR]

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), S5071 [12MY]

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

Davis-Bacon Act: reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1749), S10295 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 1357), S7820 [30JN]

Dept. of Education: revise regulations for student loan payment deferment for borrowers who are in postgraduate medical or dental internship, residency, or fellowship programs (see S. 1246), S6481 [14JN]

Disasters: ensure evacuation of individuals with special needs in times of emergency (see S. 1685), S9931 [12SE]

———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: enhance public and health professional awareness and understanding of lupus and strengthen research efforts to identify the causes and cure of lupus (see S. 756), S5220 [16MY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 37), S979 [3FE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 195), S574 [26JA]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see S. 103), S9727 [7SE]

Education: increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. Res. 8), S145 [24JA]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 2039), S13161 [17NO]

Elections: prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns (see S. 391), S3898 [19AP]

———prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see S. 1975), S13452 [12DE]

Employment: provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see S. 932), S4398 [27AP] (see S. 1085), S5532 [19MY]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 219), S9648 [6SE]

EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (see S.J. Res. 20), S7614 [29JN]

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

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

Fair Labor Standards Act: repeal any weakening of overtime protections and avoid future loss of overtime protections due to inflation (see S. 223), S740 [1FE]

Federal employees: provide assistant U.S. attorneys the same retirement benefits as are afforded to Federal law enforcement officers (see S. 2076), S13361 [18NO]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S144 [24JA]

Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (see S. 1402), S8301 [14JY]

Food Security Act: restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 385), S11559 [19OC]

Foreign aid: support international hunger relief efforts and use resources and diplomatic leverage to secure food aid for countries in need (see S. Res. 227), S9729 [7SE]

Forest Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 181), S7294 [23JN]

Freedom of Information Act: require any future legislation establishing a new exemption to explicitly state the exemption within the text of such legislation (see S. 1181), S6154 [7JN]

———strengthen (see S. 394), S4258 [26AP]

FTC: improve ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies (see S. 1735), S10233 [20SE]

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

Government: protect scientific integrity in Federal research and policymaking (see S. 1358), S11213 [6OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 75), S2245 [8MR]

Health: establish a Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services and an advisory council made up of non-Federal representatives of the emergency medical services community (see S. 611), S2644 [14MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4547 [28AP]

———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see S. 471), S5437 [18MY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see S. 1289), S8950 [26JY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 19), S5301 [17MY]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S1049 [7FE]

Holocaust: observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (see S. Res. 18), S649 [31JA]

Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (see S. 622), S2734 [15MR]

Human rights: prohibit expulsion, return, or extradition of persons by the U.S. to countries engaging in torture (see S. 654), S3279 [6AP]

Hunger: reduce (see S. 1120), S8303 [14JY]

Hurricanes: establish an independent commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to Hurricane Katrina and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future (see S. 1622), S9932 [12SE] (see S. 1748), S10295 [21SE]

———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]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 359), S3202 [5AP]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1278), S6909 [21JN]

———provide nonimmigrant spouses and children of nonimmigrant aliens who died in terrorist attacks on the U.S. an opportunity to adjust their status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see S. 1620), S9727 [7SE]

———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants (see S. 352), S2245 [8MR]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 119), S145 [24JA]

Indonesia: express condolences to families of victims and condemn terrorist attack in Bali, oppose extremism, and strengthen international efforts to combat terrorism (see S. Res. 264), S10972 [4OC]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 1525), S9284 [28JY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 577), S2383 [9MR]

International economic relations: provide for cancellation of debts owed to international financial institutions by heavily indebted poor countries (see S. 1320), S7520 [28JN]

International Women's Day: designate (see S. Res. 74), S2245 [8MR]

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]

Jackson, Joseph J. (Shoeless Joe): tribute (see S. Res. 289), S12007 [27OC]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 842), S3897 [19AP]

Little Rock, AR: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School (see S. 582), S3203 [5AP]

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

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

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 311), S1115 [8FE]

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

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see S. 604), S7428 [27JN]

———permit negotiation of fair prices for, and allow the reimportation of, prescription drugs (see S. 239), S738 [1FE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 351), S1260 [10FE]

———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (see S. 1841), S13502 [13DE]

———reduce part B premium through elimination of certain overpayments to Medicare Advantage organizations (see S. 1589), S9468 [29JY]

———temporarily increase payment rates for home health services in rural areas (see S. 300), S1049 [7FE]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research and improved treatment, and improve training for health care professionals (see S. Res. 124), S4258 [26AP]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in Chihuahua and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (see S. Con. Res. 16), S2384 [9MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 1062), S5436 [18MY]

Month of Global Health: designate (see S. Res. 225), S9729 [7SE]

National Audubon Society, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 301), S12526 [8NO]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 137), S5071 [12MY]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 278), S11477 [18OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 282), S11665 [20OC]

National Foreign Language Coordination Council: establish to develop and implement a foreign language strategy (see S. 1089), S8827 [25JY]

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

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 31), S2385 [9MR]

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), S5301 [17MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 57), S1514 [16FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 71), S2004 [3MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 37), S979 [3FE]

National security: provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 21), S435 [25JA]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (see S. 974), S9286 [28JY]

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

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 105), S3481 [12AP]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 1035), S10797 [30SE]

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

News media: ensure that prepackaged news stories contain announcements that inform viewers that the information within was provided by the U.S. Government (see S. 967), S4871 [10MY]

———establish protections against compelled disclosure of sources, and news or information, by persons providing services for the news media (see S. 369), S3148 [4AP]

———maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 1419), S8559 [20JY]

Nigeria: conduct thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case (see S. Res. 303), S12682 [10NO]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 944), S4546 [28AP]

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

OMB: issue guidance for, and provide oversight of, the management of micropurchases made with Government-wide commercial purchase cards (see S. 457), S1717 [18FE]

Palestinians: commend for conducting free and fair Presidential election (see S. Res. 27), S739 [1FE]

Parks, Rosa: authorize remains to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda (see S. Con. Res. 61), S12007 [27OC]

———direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall (see S. 1959), S12683 [10NO]

———tribute (see S. Res. 287), S11918 [26OC]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 131), S4547 [28AP]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 1304), S7294 [23JN]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 555), S2244 [8MR]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see S. 334), S1198 [9FE]

Poland: anniversary of workers' strike which led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union (see S. Res. 198), S8419 [18JY]

Political campaigns: clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code must register as political committees (see S. 271), S886 [2FE]

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

Power resources: prohibit manipulation of electricity markets (see S. 33), S142 [24JA]

Privacy: prevent and mitigate identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (see S. 1332), S7822 [30JN] (see S. 1789), S10723 [29SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: modify standards for issuance of an AMBER Alert (see S. 133), S145 [24JA]

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

Public debt: reduce budget deficits by restoring budget enforcement and strengthening fiscal responsibility (see S. 19), S142 [24JA] (see S. 851), S3897 [19AP]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see S. 365), S2735 [15MR] (see S. 2096), S13661 [15DE]

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), S7988 [11JY]

Rotary International: anniversary (see S. Res. 62), S1623 [17FE]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see S. 1171), S6100 [6JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 1520), S9286 [28JY]

SSI: extend for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (see S. 453), S1623 [17FE]

Stang, Dorothy: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 37), S6226 [8JN]

Sudan: encourage NATO to assess the potential effectiveness of, and requirements for, a NATO-enforced no-fly zone in Darfur (see S. Con. Res. 17), S2483 [10MR]

———impose sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur (see S. 495), S1931 [2MR]

———impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (see S. 1462), S10425 [26SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut decision on the right of privacy relative to the use of contraceptives by married couples (see S. Res. 162), S6154 [7JN]

———permit televising of proceedings (see S. 1768), S10424 [26SE]

Tariff: fixed ratio speed changers for truck-mounted concrete mixers (see S. 1241), S6481 [14JN]

———impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 1417), S9159 [27JY]

Taxation: eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see S. 1449), S8664 [21JY]

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 196), S574 [26JA]

———retain Federal tax deduction for State and local taxes paid (see S. Res. 294), S12238 [2NO]

Telecommunications: preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services (see S. 1294), S11422 [17OC]

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]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: policy concerning supportive actions on the occasion of the Seventh NPT Review Conference (see S. Con. Res. 36), S5778 [23MY]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S9469 [29JY]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 184), S7614 [29JN] (see S. Res. 240), S10119 [15SE]

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: limit use of surveillance and issuance of search warrants (see S. 737), S3278 [6AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 882), S4108 [21AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 58), S6405 [13JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 633), S5922 [25MY]

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

Voting: oppose any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting (see S. Con. Res. 53), S10234 [20SE]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 232), S9469 [29JY]

Walnut Canyon National Monument: direct the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture to jointly conduct a study of certain adjacent lands in Arizona (see S. 556), S10724 [29SE]

Wiesenthal, Simon: tribute (see S. Res. 245), S10295 [21SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 7), S3096 [19MR]

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

Year of Study Abroad: designate (see S. Res. 308), S12682 [10NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (see S. 838), S3897 [19AP]

———prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk, milk protein concentrate, or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (see S. 827), S3817 [18AP]

Antitrust policy: promote transparency and reduce anti-competitive practices in the radio and concert industries (see S. 2058), S13361 [18NO]

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: dedicate Gaylord Nelson Wilderness (see S. Res. 254), S10594 [28SE] (see S. Res. 297), S12238 [2NO]

Armed Forces: authorize travel and transportation for families of members hospitalized in the U.S. for non-serious illnesses or injuries incurred or aggravated in a contingency operation (see S. 782), S3652 [14AP]

———improve the Transition Assistance Program provided for members being discharged, released from active duty, or retiring (see S. 1341), S7820 [30JN]

Bankruptcy: provide relief relative to disaster-related debts incurred by victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters (see S. 1647), S9833 [8SE]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 943), S4546 [28AP]

Buy American Act: increase requirement for American-made content and tighten waiver provisions (see S. 395), S1513 [16FE]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see S. 122), S145 [24JA]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see S. 1354), S7820 [30JN]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 1354), S7820 [30JN]

Corps of Engineers: modernize and improve (see S. 753), S3413 [11AP]

Courts: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (see S. 2017), S12949 [16NO]

Crop Science Society of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 265), S11130 [5OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit the use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 869), S4108 [21AP]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (see S. Res. 104), S3481 [12AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve outreach programs (see S. 1342), S7820 [30JN]

El Salvador: commemorate lives and work of certain religious workers executed by members of the military in 1980 (see S. Res. 327), S13362 [18NO]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, child, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (see S. 798), S3652 [14AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 912), S4397 [27AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 317), S1115 [8FE]

Foreign trade: require country-of-origin labeling of all forms of ginseng (see S. 854), S4021 [20AP]

Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see S. 1398), S8301 [14JY]

Health: establish an expedited procedure for congressional consideration of health care reform legislation (see S. 934), S4546 [28AP]

———promote development of health care cooperatives to help businesses pool the health care purchasing power of employers (see S. 820), S3735 [15AP]

Health care professionals: establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health care professionals (see S. 444), S1623 [17FE]

Information services: require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 1169), S6100 [6JN]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (see S. 1976), S12526 [8NO]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (see S. Res. 171), S6481 [14JN]

———extend the termination date of Office of the Special Inspector General of Iraq Reconstruction and provide additional funds for the Office (see S. 1371), S7909 [1JY]

Irrigation: reduce subsidies (see S. 1118), S5921 [25MY]

La Follette, Robert M., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1174), S6154 [7JN]

———mint commemorative coins (see S. 1175), S6154 [7JN]

———tribute (see S. Res. 161), S6154 [7JN]

Law enforcement: limit authority to delay notice of search warrants (see S. 316), S1115 [8FE]

———prohibit racial profiling (see S. 2138), S13786 [16DE]

Medicare: provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 123), S145 [24JA]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (see S. 124), S145 [24JA]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 60), S143 [24JA]

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 221), S9285 [28JY]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1385), S8134 [12JY]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 1508), S9158 [27JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations (see S. 315), S1115 [8FE]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 534), S2148 [7MR]

———update optional methods for computing self-employment net earnings (see S. 896), S4184 [25AP]

Treaties and agreements: require that trade and investment agreements that are negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards (see S. Con. Res. 12), S1414 [15FE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications (see S. 318), S1115 [8FE]

Voting: extend to Hurricane Katrina evacuees the right to use absentee balloting and registration procedures available to military and overseas voters (see S. 1867), S11313 [7OC]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [4JA]

Discharge petitions signed

EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S8416 [18JY]

Excerpts

Senate Rules: conference committees, S13977 [19DE]

Histories

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S13977 [19DE]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration addition to the Dept. of Defense appropriations bill: several retired military officers, S13977 [19DE]

Bankruptcy attorneys' liability and administrative burdens: Thomas R. Schuck, Federal Bar Association, S2316 [9MR]

Disapproval of EPA rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions: several State attorneys general and chief environmental officers, S9917 [12SE]

Federal homestead floor exemption from bankruptcy filings by senior citizens: David Certner, AARP, S1830 [1MR]

Motions

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13126 [17NO]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [4JA]

Privilege of the floor

Askin, Molly, S13592 [14DE]

Culbertson, Robert, S2404 [9MR]

Haffner, John, S13592 [14DE]

Iavarone, Chris, S1882 [1MR]

Ramamurti, Bharat, S6240 [8JN]

Wentzel, Avery, S5856 [24MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (S. 838), S3899 [19AP]

———change date of implementation of country of origin labeling (S. 1331), S7619 [29JN]

———prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk, milk protein concentrate, or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (S. 827), S3822 [18AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10330 [22SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2744), conference report, S12289 [3NO]

Antitrust policy: promote transparency and reduce anti-competitive practices in the radio and concert industries (S. 2058), S13367 [18NO]

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: dedicate Gaylord Nelson Wilderness (S. Res. 254), S10601 [28SE]

———dedication of Gaylord Nelson Wilderness (S. Res. 297), S12280 [2NO]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3998, S3999 [20AP], S4090 [21AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), conference report, S4823 [10MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: ensure legislation allowing oil and gas exploration receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, S2775 [16MR]

———oil and gas exploration, S2775 [16MR], S4513 [28AP], S11658 [20OC], S12153 [2NO], S13651 [15DE], S13977, S13980 [19DE], S14221 [21DE]

Armed Forces: authorize travel and transportation for families of members hospitalized in the U.S. for non-serious illnesses or injuries incurred or aggravated in a contingency operation, S3998, S3999 [20AP], S4090 [21AP], S12809 [15NO]

———establish pilot programs to authorize use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service (S. 1888), S11564 [19OC]

———improve the Transition Assistance Program provided for members being discharged, released from active duty, or retiring, S12596 [9NO], S12808 [15NO]

———improve the Transition Assistance Program provided for members being discharged, released from active duty, or retiring (S. 1341), S7822-S7825 [30JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S4012 [20AP]

Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act: funding, S11972 [27OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1829, S1831 [1MR], S1892, S1893 [2MR], S2134, S2138 [7MR], S2221, S2228 [8MR], S2313, S2317 [9MR], S2462 [10MR]

———establish a Federal homestead floor exemption for senior citizens, S1829, S1831 [1MR], S1892, S1893 [2MR]

———provide relief relative to disaster-related debts incurred by victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters (S. 1647), S9850 [8SE]

———reform homestead exemptions protecting homes from bankruptcy filings, S1831 [1MR]

———reform small business regulations, S2221-S2223, S2228 [8MR]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 943), S4559 [28AP]

Bolton, John R.: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador, S5971 [26MY]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S6176 [8JN]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12092 [1NO], S12153 [2NO], S12335 [3NO]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report, S14213 [21DE]

———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13102, S13115, S13122, S13126 [17NO]

———reinstate pay-as-you-go requirement, S2796, S2797, S2799, S2803, S2805 [16MR], S12092 [1NO], S13115, S13122, S13126 [17NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S4513 [28AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2775, S2796, S2797, S2799, S2803, S2805 [16MR], S2937 [17MR]

Burma: human rights violations, S13775 [16DE]

Buy American Act: increase requirement for American-made content and tighten waiver provisions (S. 395), S1526-S1528 [16FE], S1607 [17FE]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (S. 122), S313 [24JA]

———reconsider the death penalty, S14301 [21DE]

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, S7274 [23JN]

———establish mandatory steps to slow or stop the growth of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, S7274 [23JN]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (S. 1354), S7837 [30JN]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (S. 1354), S7837 [30JN]

Congress: counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President, S48 [6JA]

———objection to counting of Ohio electoral votes for President and Vice President, S48 [6JA]

Corps of Engineers: modernize and improve (S. 753), S3425 [11AP]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (S. 829), S3812 [18AP]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 5), S1097 [8FE], S1184, S1188, S1189 [9FE], S1231 [10FE]

———awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (S. 2017), S12950 [16NO]

———establish time limits for action by Federal district courts on motions to remand class action cases that have been removed to Federal court, S1184, S1188 [9FE], S1231 [10FE]

Crime: allow for the prosecution of members of criminal street gangs (S. 1322), S7530 [28JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit the use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 869), S4113 [21AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8907 [26JY], S9105 [27JY], S11972 [27OC], S12596 [9NO], S12734 [14NO], S12808 [15NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1815), conference report, S14272 [21DE]

———Civilian Linguistic Reserve Corps pilot project funding, S12808 [15NO]

———issuance of stop-loss orders to Armed Forces members, S12809 [15NO]

———judicial review of habeas corpus petitions from detainees held in the war on terror, S12734 [14NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10650 [29SE], S11255 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S13977, S13978, S13980 [19DE], S14221, S14252 [21DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: data-mining technology funding, S8383 [15JY]

———emergency management performance grants funding, S8383 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8383 [15JY]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S13350 [18NO]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program funding, S13350 [18NO]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 104), S3491 [12AP]

Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3194 [5AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7566, S7590 [29JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2361), conference report, S9370 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve outreach programs (S. 1342), S7827 [30JN]

———provide veterans benefits handbooks to all county veterans service officers, S10357 [22SE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction, quality of life functions, and veterans' services (H.R. 2528), S10357 [22SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11972, S11994 [27OC]

Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11458 [18OC], S11546 [19OC]

Disasters: express sympathy and pledge support for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa (S. Res. 4), S10 [4JA]

———improve preparedness and response plans, S9629 [6SE]

Diseases: improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, S11818 [25OC]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (S. 1307), S7676 [30JN]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S8599 [21JY]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (S. 103), S7608 [29JN]

Earth Day: observance, S4101 [21AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements, S10111-S10113 [15SE]

Ellsworth, WI: Army Reserve 652d Engineer Co., recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, S1709 [18FE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees, S11546 [19OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), conference report, S12836 [15NO]

EPA: authority to waive or modify application of certain requirements (S. 1711), S10231 [20SE]

———Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, S9370 [29JY]

———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S9916 [12SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, child, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 798), S3668 [14AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (S. 912), S4399 [27AP]

FERC: require greater structural and financial separation of utilities and their affiliates, S7052, S7053 [22JN]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 397), S9390 [29JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes, S13555 [14DE]

———limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (S. 317), S1131-S1133 [8FE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S10231 [20SE], S13471-S13473 [13DE]

Foreign trade: require country-of-origin labeling of all forms of ginseng (S. 854), S4026 [20AP]

Forest Service: limit competitive sourcing studies funding, S7590 [29JN]

Gonzales, Alberto R.: nomination to be Attorney General, S949 [3FE]

———role in interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S949 [3FE]

Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (S. 1398), S8310 [14JY]

Griffith, Thomas B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6436 [14JN]

Health: establish a Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services and an advisory council made up of non-Federal representatives of the emergency medical services community (S. 611), S2646 [14MR]

———establish an expedited procedure for congressional consideration of health care reform legislation (S. 934), S4549 [28AP]

———promote development of health care cooperatives to help businesses pool the health care purchasing power of employers (S. 820), S3749 [15AP]

Health care professionals: establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health care professionals (S. 444), S1607, S1657 [17FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S10713 [29SE]

History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (S. Res. 39), S6385 [13JN]

Hurricanes: making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3645), S9598 [1SE]

———provide additional funding to schools in affected areas and school districts enrolling students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, S10111 [15SE]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S9629 [6SE]

Ice Age National Scenic Trail: anniversary, S10035 [14SE]

Immigration: improve border security (S. 1033), S10713 [29SE]

———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants, S4823 [10MY]

Information services: require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 1169), S6105 [6JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S556 [26JA]

International Women's Day: observance, S2240 [8MR]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (S. 1976), S12532 [8NO]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S11791 [25OC], S11972 [27OC]

———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces (S. Res. 171), S6495 [14JN], S9105 [27JY], S10650, S10651, S10652 [29SE]

———retain Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction until reconstruction funds have been expended, S3999 [20AP]

———U.S. operations and reconstruction costs, S10650 [29SE]

———U.S. policy, S12808 [15NO]

Irrigation: reduce subsidies (S. 1118), S5927 [25MY]

Jews: observance of Passover holiday, S4537 [28AP]

Johnson, Stephen L.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S4642 [9MY]

La Follette, Robert M., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1174), S6478 [14JN]

———mint commemorative coins (S. 1175), S6478 [14JN]

———tribute (S. Res. 161), S6169 [7JN], S6478 [14JN]

Law enforcement: limit authority to delay notice of search warrants (S. 316), S1130 [8FE]

———prohibit racial profiling (S. 2138), S13804 [16DE]

Liberia: elections, S11473 [18OC]

Medicare: ensure that savings from reducing overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans is reserved for deficit reduction and to strengthen the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, S2937 [17MR]

———permit negotiation of fair prices for, and allow the reimportation of, prescription drugs (S. 239), S877 [2FE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 123), S315 [24JA]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (S. 124), S316 [24JA]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, S11458 [18OC]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (S. 60), S241 [24JA]

Minimum wage: level, S11546 [19OC]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S7465 [28JN]

National security: allow recipients of national security letters to consult an attorney and to challenge such letters in court, S13557 [14DE]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers, S4823 [10MY]

———military readiness of U.S. forces relative to mission in Iraq, S10650, S10652 [29SE]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (S. 21), S738 [1FE]

———reform issuance of national security letters, S13556 [14DE]

Nelson, Gaylord: tribute (S. Res. 194), S8088 [11JY]

Niger: allocation of humanitarian assistance and address long-term food security, S9277 [28JY]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5833 [24MY]

Peace Corps Week: observance, S1859 [1MR]

Point of order, S9374 [29JY]

Political campaigns: clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code must register as political committees (S. 271), S973 [3FE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S7052, S7053 [22JN], S7274 [23JN], S7453, S7465 [28JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S9336, S9374 [29JY]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets (S. 33), S225 [24JA]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S5290 [17MY], S5833 [24MY]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1385), S8139 [12JY]

Rice, Condoleezza: nomination to be Sec. of State, S556 [26JA]

Robert M. La Follette, Sr., Post Office Building, Madison, WI: designate (H.R. 1760), S6478 [14JN]

Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S10636 [29SE]

Rotary International: anniversary (S. Res. 62), S7067 [22JN]

Russia: democracy efforts, S1047 [7FE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, S3275 [6AP]

Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S10079 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2862), conference report, S13350 [18NO]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (S. 1508), S9182 [27JY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, S5290 [17MY], S5833 [24MY]

———process for consideration of conference reports, S13977, S13978, S13980 [19DE], S14221 [21DE]

Somalia: facilitate lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery, S13350 [18NO]

Sudan: condemn attacks against civilians in the Darfur region, S876 [2FE], S4537 [28AP]

Tanzania: elections in Zanzibar, S12229 [2NO]

Taxation: exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations (S. 315), S1129 [8FE]

———provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma (H.R. 4440), unanimous-consent request, S13697 [16DE]

———repeal certain benefits relative to oil and gas well intangible drilling and development costs, S13102 [17NO]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (S. 534), S2149 [7MR]

———update optional methods for computing self-employment net earnings (S. 896), S4189 [25AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S9924 [12SE]

Tongass National Forest: prohibit funding for construction and maintenance of roads used for logging, S7566 [29JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S5278 [17MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, S9411 [29JY]

———program funding relative to minimum rate of return for donor States, S5278 [17MY]

Treaties and agreements: require that trade and investment agreements that are negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards (S. Con. Res. 12), S1434 [15FE], S1607 [17FE]

U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 2027), S13563 [14DE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications (S. 318), S1133 [8FE]

———limit use of surveillance and issuance of search warrants, S13557 [14DE]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), S9560 [29JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S13471, S13474, S13475, S13476, S13477, S13478 [13DE], S13554 [14DE], S13616 [15DE], S13716 [16DE]

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: tribute to men's basketball team, S3411 [11AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 882), S4130 [21AP]

Veterans: health care funding, S9370 [29JY]

Veterans Day: observance (S. Res. 305), S12704 [10NO]

Votes: position on missed, S2144 [7MR]

Voting: extend to Hurricane Katrina evacuees the right to use absentee balloting and registration procedures available to military and overseas voters (S. 1867), S11324 [7OC]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, S9434 [29JY]

Wisconsin: transportation projects funding, S9411 [29JY]

Zimbabwe: elections, S3271 [6AP]

———human rights violations, S7904 [1JY]

Statements

Earth Day Anniversary 2005—A Wake Up Call: Gaylord Nelson, S4102 [21AP]

Summaries

527 Reform Act (S. 271), S973 [3FE]

Lobbying and Ethics Reform Act (S. 1398), S8306 [14JY]

Texts of

S. 60, eliminate automatic salary adjustments for Members of Congress, S242 [24JA]

S. 122, Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act, S314 [24JA]

S. 123, Efficiency in Government Health Care Spending Act, S315 [24JA]

S. 124, repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund, S316 [24JA]

S. 315, exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations, S1130 [8FE]

S. 316, Reasonable Notice and Search Act, S1131 [8FE]

S. 317, Library, Bookseller, and Personal Records Privacy Act, S1133 [8FE]

S. 318, Computer Trespass Clarification Act, S1134 [8FE]

S. 395, Buy American Improvement Act, S1528 [16FE]

S. 534, Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act, S2150 [7MR]

S. 753, Corps of Engineers Modernization and Improvement Act, S3426-S3430 [11AP]

S. 798, Military Families Leave Act, S3669 [14AP]

S. 820, Promoting Health Care Purchasing Cooperative Act, S3750 [15AP]

S. 827, Quality Cheese Act, S3822 [18AP]

S. 838, Democracy for Dairy Producers Act, S3900 [19AP]

S. 854, Ginseng Harvest Labeling Act, S4027 [20AP]

S. 869, Federal Milk Marketing Reform Act, S4114 [21AP]

S. 896, Farmer Tax Fairness Act, S4190 [25AP]

S. 912, Clean Water Authority Restoration Act, S4400 [27AP]

S. 934, Reform Health Care Now Act, S4550 [28AP]

S. 943, Crane Conservation Act, S4560-S4562 [28AP]

S. 1169, Federal Agency Data-Mining Reporting Act, S6106 [6JN]

S. 1341, Veterans' Enhanced Transition Services Act, S7825-S7827 [30JN]

S. 1342, Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, S7828 [30JN]

S. 1354, Wartime Treatment Study Act, S7838-S7840 [30JN]

S. 1385, Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act, S8140-S8142 [12JY]

S. 1398, Lobbying and Ethics Reform Act, S8306-S8310 [14JY]

S. 1508, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, S9183 [27JY]

S. 1647, Hurricane Katrina Bankruptcy Relief and Community Protection Act, S9851 [8SE]

S. 1867, Displaced Citizens Voter Protection Act, S11324 [7OC]

S. 1976, Iran Nonproliferation Enforcement Act, S12533 [8NO]

S. 2017, Equal Access to Justice Reform Act, S12951-S12953 [16NO]

S. 2058, Radio and Concert Disclosure and Competition Act, S13368 [18NO]

S. 2138, End Racial Profiling Act, S13805-S13808 [16DE]

Transcripts

Gaylord Nelson's Memorial Service, S8479-S8483 [19JY]

Tributes

Clusen, Ruth Chickering, S2991 [17MR]

Corzine, Senator, S13733 [16DE]

Proxmire, William, S13693 [16DE]

Rehnquist, William H., S9704 [7SE]

Shaffer, Ron, S2242 [8MR]