DORGAN, BYRON L. (a Senator from North Dakota)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), 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), S3496 [12AP], S3532, S3543, S3545, S3567, S3577, S3588, S3594, S3597, S3599 [13AP], S3635, S3640, S3701 [14AP], S3722, S3754, S3759 [15AP], S3966, S3985, S4023 [20AP]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S2046 [3MR]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12137 [1NO], S12254, S12269 [2NO], S12354, S12365, S12367 [3NO]
———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13035 [16NO], S13119, S13187, S13237 [17NO]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2695, S2720, S2748, S2751 [15MR], S2832, S2863, S2870 [16MR], S2908, S2936, S2998, S3077, S3082 [17MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8640, S8699 [21JY], S8732, S8757, S8758 [22JY], S8822, S8839, S8868 [25JY], S9160 [27JY], S10974 [4OC], S12436, S12452 [7NO], S12503 [8NO], S12608, S12619 [9NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10762 [29SE], S10903 [3OC], S10989 [4OC], S11081, S11118, S11131, S11143 [5OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8001 [11JY], S8129 [12JY], S8254, S8255, S8303 [14JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a national sex offender registration database (S. 792), S9245, S9313 [28JY]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3191, S3225 [5AP]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7404, S7421, S7439, S7445 [27JN]
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, S11490 [18OC], S11521, S11527, S11550, S11560, S11580, S11589, S11591 [19OC], S11688, S11689 [20OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), S7781, S7869 [30JN]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8465, S8497 [19JY]
Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6580 [14JN], S6742, S6769, S6770 [16JN], S6786 [20JN], S6974 [21JN], S7058, S7059, S7081, S7088, S7194 [22JN], S7262 [23JN]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9779, S9795, S9801, S9855, S9858 [8SE], S9940 [12SE], S10039 [14SE]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4880 [10MY], S4918, S4973, S4974, S4976, S5002 [11MY], S5020 [12MY]
Appointments
Committee To Escort the President, H340 [2FE]
Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S7924 [1JY]
———H.R. 1268, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief, S4094 [21AP]
———H.R. 2361, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S7644 [29JN]
———H.R. 2419, energy and water development appropriations, S7797 [30JN]
———H.R. 2744, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S10332 [22SE]
———H.R. 2862, science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, S10079 [15SE]
———H.R. 2863, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S11275 [7OC]
———H.R. 3058, Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies appropriations, S11696 [20OC]
President's Export Council, S2754 [15MR]
Senate National Security Working Group, S1218 [9FE]
Articles and editorials
Long Ride to Cowboy Hall of Fame, Jack Zaleski, Fargo (ND) Forum, S5777
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), S13451 [12DE]
———provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses (see S. 1692), S9984 [13SE]
———restore the original deadline for mandatory country of origin labeling (see S. 2038), S13160 [17NO]
Armed Forces: enhance and improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty (see S. 32), S142 [24JA]
———ensure adequate strengths, protections, and benefits for members and their families (see S. 11), S142 [24JA]
———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see S. 407), S6405 [13JN]
———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service and improve health care for reservists and their families by making TRICARE benefits permanent (see S. 337), S4258 [26AP]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 338), S13787 [16DE]
Arms control: improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and U.S. nonproliferation operations (see S. 313), S8135 [12JY]
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), S3481 [12AP]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: ensure the provision of services under the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to frail elders living in rural areas (see S. 1067), S5437 [18MY]
China, Republic of: oppose People's Republic of China anti-secession law (see S. Con. Res. 24), S3105 [20MR] (see S. Res. 220), S9285 [28JY]
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]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 603), S4870 [10MY]
Corps of Engineers: provide assistance to design and construct a project to provide a continued safe and reliable municipal water supply system for Devils Lake, ND (see S. 353), S1260 [10FE]
Crime: prevent identity fraud (see S. 768), S6406 [13JN]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 1145), S7295 [23JN]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 382), S4398 [27AP]
Cuba: facilitate sale of U.S. agricultural products (see S. 328), S1198 [9FE]
———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), S11423 [17OC]
Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 56), S1625 [17FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: prevent a quality grade label issued for beef and lamb from being used for imported beef or lamb (see S. 2018), S12949 [16NO]
———prohibit establishment of standards to designate minimal-risk regions, including Canada, for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) unless country-of-origin labeling is required (see S. 108), S144 [24JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a border preparedness pilot program on Indian land (see S. 1374), S7986 [11JY]
Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding (see S. 945), S4546 [28AP]
Dept. of the Interior: establish rural water supply program in reclamation States to provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable water supply to rural residents (see S. 895), S4647 [9MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reauthorize programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans (see S. 1180), S8218 [13JY]
———require an annual plan on outreach activities (see S. 151), S2483 [10MR]
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), S3147 [4AP]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S9647 [6SE]
Economy: provide fair wages for workers, create new jobs through investment, and provide fair trade and competitiveness (see S. 14), S142 [24JA]
Education: prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (see S. 1098), S5778 [23MY]
———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 731), S3278 [6AP]
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), S3415 [11AP]
Exon, J. James: tribute (see S. Res. 170), S6405 [13JN]
Extension Living Well Week: designate (see S. Res. 67), S1794 [28FE]
FAA: designate certain functions performed at flight service stations as inherently governmental functions (see S. 776), S4109 [21AP]
———preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 217), S3279 [6AP]
Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water Rights Settlement Act: amend (see S. 1484), S8948 [26JY]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend and improve national dairy market loss payments (see S. 273), S978 [3FE]
FCC: reevaluate band plans for certain frequencies and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas (see S. 1767), S12354 [3NO]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (see S. 399), S2005 [3MR]
———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see S. 172), S3555 [13AP]
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 397), S1868 [1MR]
Flag—U.S.: protect (see S. 1370), S8420 [18JY]
Food Security Act: restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 385), S1413 [15FE]
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), S9468 [29JY]
FTC: enhance enforcement against illegal spam, spyware, and cross-border fraud and deception (see S. 1608), S13660 [15DE]
———improve ability to protect consumers from price-gouging during energy emergencies (see S. 1735), S10233 [20SE]
———reauthorize (see S. 1392), S8217 [13JY]
Gila River Indian Community: allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts relative to reservation lands (see S. 1482), S8948 [26JY]
Giugni, Henry K.: tribute (see S. Res. 300), S12353 [3NO]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 23), S10188 [19SE] (see S. Res. 250), S10378 [22SE]
Government: stop taxpayer funded propaganda by making anti-propaganda laws permanent, pursuing violators, authorizing citizen lawsuits, and withholding salaries of noncompliant agency heads (see S. 266), S886 [2FE]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 75), S2245 [8MR]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see S. 147), S3147 [4AP]
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), S6910 [21JN]
———improve emergency medical services for children (see S. 760), S4647 [9MY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 16), S979 [3FE]
———protect enrollees in managed care plans and other health coverage (see S. 1012), S5071 [12MY]
———provide for embryonic stem cell research (see S. 471), S5437 [18MY]
———provide programs for stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (see S. 1064), S5852 [24MY]
History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S6300 [9JN]
Hunger: reduce (see S. 1120), S11559 [19OC]
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]
———permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina (see S. Res. 235), S9727 [7SE]
———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 workers and businesses during the response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see S. 1925), S11917 [26OC]
Immigration: improve border security (see S. 2049), S13161 [17NO]
———revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and require submission of information on H-2B nonimmigrants (see S. 352), S1260 [10FE]
Indian Arts and Crafts Act: modify provisions relating to criminal proceedings and civil actions (see S. 1375), S7986 [11JY]
Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 1057), S5301 [17MY]
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: clarify conflict of interest guidelines governing former Federal employees who are employed by Indian tribes (see S. 1312), S13660 [15DE]
Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see S. 333), S12766 [14NO]
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]
Labeling: expand country-of-origin labeling for certain covered commodities (see S. 135), S145 [24JA]
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]
———clarify application of Federal medical assistance percentage for services provided by the Indian Health Service or an Indian tribe or organization directly or through referral, contract, or other arrangement (see S. 1572), S9932 [12SE]
———improve access to advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (see S. 1515), S9985 [13SE]
———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see S. 440), S5072 [12MY]
———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]
———recognize importance and ensure that reconciliation legislation reported by a conference committee does not have an adverse affect on beneficiaries (see S. 1969), S12767 [14NO]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 647), S8135 [12JY]
———anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 50), S9469 [29JY]
———clarify congressional intent regarding counting of residents in a nonhospital setting (see S. 2071), S13361 [18NO]
———clarify payment for clinical laboratory tests furnished by critical access hospitals (see S. 236), S979 [3FE]
———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see S. 784), S4548 [28AP]
———extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare Advantage program to such plans (see S. 1403), S9931 [12SE]
———improve (see S. 18), S648 [31JA]
———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see S. 626), S9646 [6SE]
———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 1010), S5071 [12MY]
———make improvements in payments to hospitals (see S. 1002), S9647 [6SE]
———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 coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see S. 1440), S9834 [8SE]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (see S. 1841), S11769 [24OC]
———require that prescription drug plans or Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug plans with initial coverage limits obtain signed certification prior to enrolling benficiaries (see S. 2026), S12949 [16NO]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 85), S2995 [17MR] (see S. Res. 138), S5071 [12MY]
National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 180), S12448 [7NO]
National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1231), S6481 [14JN]
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), S11768 [24OC]
National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 154), S5921 [25MY]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 37), S979 [3FE]
National security: combat terrorism (see S. 12), S886 [2FE]
National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 155), S6156 [7JN]
National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 105), S3481 [12AP]
Native Americans: acknowledge history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the U.S. regarding Indian Tribes and offer apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the U.S. (see S.J. Res. 15), S3897 [19AP]
———extend authorization of certain leases (see S. 1485), S8948 [26JY]
———hold certain lands in trust for the Puyallup Tribe (see S. 1382), S8134 [12JY]
———modify a certain date in law extending statute of limitations relative to the negotiated settlement of tribal claims (see S. 1892), S11559 [19OC]
———promote development of small business concerns (see S. 1907), S11744 [21OC]
———provide for Indian trust asset management reform and resolution of historical accounting claims (see S. 1439), S8559 [20JY]
———provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (see S. 1899), S11664 [20OC]
———provide for sale and assignment of loans and underlying security (see S. 1758), S10378 [22SE]
———provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy (see S. 2093), S13502 [13DE]
———reauthorize certain provisions relating to Indian tribal justice systems (see S. 2094), S13502 [13DE]
———restore safety to Indian women (see S. 987), S4869 [10MY]
———settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see S. 881), S4108 [21AP] (see S. 881), S4259 [26AP] (see S. 881), S5437 [18MY]
———technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 536), S3818 [18AP]
———treatment of actual rental proceeds from leases of land acquired under a program providing agricultural loans to Indian tribes and tribal corporations (see S. 1480), S8948 [26JY]
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), S4547 [28AP]
North Dakota: provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (see S. 482), S1867 [1MR]
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: pursue a complaint of anti-competitive practices against certain oil exporting countries (see S. 752), S3413 [11AP]
Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 818), S3735 [15AP]
———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 960), S4546 [28AP]
Parks, Rosa: authorize remains to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda (see S. Con. Res. 61), S12007 [27OC]
———tribute (see S. Res. 287), S11918 [26OC]
Pesticides: permit distribution and sale of certain pesticides that are registered in both the U.S. and another country (see S. 1579), S9467 [29JY]
Pledge of Allegiance: district court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 244), S10189 [19SE]
Pope John Paul II: tribute (see S. Res. 95), S3201 [5AP]
Postal Service: reform postal laws (see S. 662), S3415 [11AP]
Power resources: expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (see S. 650), S2994 [17MR]
Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (see S. 148), S435 [25JA]
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), S575 [26JA] (see S. 851), S3897 [19AP]
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]
Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 689), S6225 [8JN]
Science: facilitate development of science parks (see S. 1581), S10234 [20SE]
Shipping industry: suspend temporarily new shipper bonding privileges (see S. 695), S6659 [15JN]
Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 1799), S10724 [29SE]
Sudan: 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), S12007 [27OC]
Taxation: allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (see S. 962), S6406 [13JN]
———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 484), S3279 [6AP]
———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 971), S6406 [13JN]
———exclude from gross income a portion of lifetime income payments from annuities and similiar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death (see S. 381), S10037 [14SE]
———exclude from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance (see S. 290), S1116 [8FE]
———make permanent the shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 621), S4870 [10MY]
———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see S. 627), S7909 [1JY]
———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 859), S4871 [10MY]
———provide transition funding rules for certain plans, including airline industry pension plans, electing to cease future benefit accruals (see S. 861), S6226 [8JN]
———treat natural gas distribution lines as 15-year property for depreciation purposes (see S. 669), S2995 [17MR]
Telecommunications: clarify prohibition on junk fax transmissions (see S. 714), S3277 [6AP]
———expand contribution base and establish separate fund within the universal service fund to support deployment of broadband services in unserved areas (see S. 1583), S9467 [29JY]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (see S. 193), S887 [2FE]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 211), S5778 [23MY]
Transportation: improve transportation security (see S. 1052), S5300 [17MY]
Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S9469 [29JY]
U.S. Boxing Commission: establish (see S. 148), S435 [25JA]
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), S13661 [15DE] (see S. 2118), S13788 [16DE]
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), S3148 [4AP]
Veterans: establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas (see S. 1191), S8666 [21JY]
———expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits (see S. 13), S142 [24JA]
———health care funding (see S. 331), S2245 [8MR]
Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S12682 [10NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1197), S7522 [28JN]
Vocational and Technical Education Act: modify definition of ``Indian student count'' (see S. 1483), S8948 [26JY]
Voting: oppose any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting (see S. Con. Res. 53), S10234 [20SE]
Zhao Ziyang: tribute (see S. Res. 55), S1514 [16FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act: disapprove request of President for extension of trade promotion authority (see S. Res. 100), S3278 [6AP]
China National Offshore Oil Corp.: prohibit merger, acquisition, or takeover of Unocal Corp. (see S. 1412), S8384 [15JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a national sex offender registration database (see S. 792), S3652 [14AP]
Federal Railroad Administration: make welded rail and tank car improvements (see S. 763), S3481 [12AP]
Foreign trade: impose limits on U.S. foreign debt (see S. 355), S1260 [10FE]
Hurricanes: repeal increase in Federal micropurchase authority for property and services for support of Hurricane Katrina relief and rescue operations (see S. 1805), S10796 [30SE]
National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see S. 477), S1867 [1MR]
Native American Programs Act: reauthorize (see S. 412), S1513 [16FE]
Northern Plains National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1544), S9285 [28JY]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: initiate a case against the People's Republic of China through the World Trade Organization for violations of intellectual property rights (see S. Res. 142), S5219 [16MY]
Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see S. 334), S1198 [9FE]
Power resources: establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (see S. 665), S2995 [17MR]
Real estate: prohibit use of Federal funds for the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development (see S. 1704), S10037 [14SE]
Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 675), S2995 [17MR]
Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 1366), S7820 [30JN]
———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 542), S2148 [7MR]
———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (see S. 1631), S9727 [7SE]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 2153), S14186 [20DE]
———provide for a refundable wage differential credit for activated military reservists (see S. 417), S1622 [17FE]
———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 196), S574 [26JA] (see S. 872), S4108 [21AP]
———treat controlled foreign corporations established in tax havens as domestic corporations (see S. 779), S3555 [13AP]
Certificates of election
Senate, S2 [4JA]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3635 [14AP], S3886 [19AP]
Letters
Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S7364 [24JN]
Motions
Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13101 [17NO]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7562 [29JN]
Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11516 [19OC]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S10006 [14SE]
Oaths of office
Senate, S4 [4JA]
Poems
``Which the Chicken, Which the Egg?'' Ogden Nash, S5575 [20MY]
Privilege of the floor
Ball, Susan, S11747 [21OC]
Campbell, Ray, S12078 [31OC]
Cruz, Jorlie, S12078 [31OC]
Hain, David, S12078 [31OC]
Hinkle, Jerry, S6667 [15JN]
Litsey, Richard, S12078 [31OC]
Schwartz, David, S12078 [31OC]
Remarks
Agriculture: change date of implementation of country of origin labeling, S12044 [28OC]
———delay in implementation of country of origin labeling requirements for meat and meat products, S12223 [2NO], S12288 [3NO]
———ensure legislation allowing cuts in agriculture programs receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, S2905 [17MR]
———farm program payment limitation changes, S12181, S12184, S12185 [2NO]
———provide assistance to agricultural producers who have suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Katrina, S13984 [19DE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), conference report, S12223 [2NO], S12288 [3NO]
Amtrak: funding, S2697 [15MR]
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3461 [12AP], S3543, S3545 [13AP], S3610, S3636, S3640 [14AP]
———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, S4816 [10MY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S13983, S13986 [19DE], S14101 [20DE]
Arms control: promote the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, S9896 [12SE]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S1915 [2MR], S1983 [3MR], S2319 [9MR], S2465 [10MR]
———protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of earnings and retirement savings when businesses file for bankruptcy, S9110 [27JY]
BIA: water technician training program funding, S7589 [29JN]
Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act: disapprove request of President for extension of trade promotion authority (S. Res. 100), S3317 [6AP]
———prohibit funding for negotiations that weaken any trade remedy laws, S10062 [15SE]
Bodman, Samuel W.: nomination to be Sec. of Energy, S554 [26JA]
Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S6141 [7JN]
Budget: allocation of funds, S1107 [8FE], S1582 [17FE]
———deficit, S1107 [8FE], S4491 [28AP], S7368, S7369, S7370, S7371 [24JN]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12181, S12184, S12185 [2NO]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), conference report, S13984 [19DE], S14101, S14104 [20DE]
———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S12926, S12931, S12932, S12933, S12934 [16NO], S13097, S13099, S13100 [17NO]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S4490, S4491, S4492 [28AP]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2599 [14MR], S2683, S2697 [15MR], S2905, S2922, S2936 [17MR]
China, People's Republic of: international trade policies, S12724 [14NO]
China National Offshore Oil Corp.: prohibit merger, acquisition, or takeover of Unocal Corp., S8399 [18JY], S8468 [19JY]
———prohibit merger, acquisition, or takeover of Unocal Corp. (S. 1412), S8386 [15JY]
Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the U.S. Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction: report, S3164 [5AP]
Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (Senate, Special): establish, S1983 [3MR], S3165 [5AP], S8734 [22JY], S8785 [25JY], S9948 [13SE], S10004-S10006 [14SE], S11513, S11516, S11545, S11548 [19OC], S12571, S12572 [9NO], S12642, S12643 [10NO]
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), S1969 [3MR]
Consumers: require enhanced disclosure regarding the consequences of making only minimum required payments in the repayment of credit card debt, S1915 [2MR]
Contracts: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts in areas of war or conflict, S1917 [2MR], S2319 [9MR]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: funding, S6356-S6359 [13JN], S6810 [20JN], S7408 [27JN]
———politicization of public broadcasting programs, S7375 [24JN], S7408 [27JN]
Corps of Engineers: Lake Sakakawea dock and boat ramp design and construction project funding, S12747 [14NO]
Crawford, Lester M.: nomination to be FDA Commissioner, S8397-S8399 [18JY]
Cuba: facilitate sale of U.S. agricultural products, S3187 [5AP]
———lift travel restrictions, S1582 [17FE], S7366, S7374 [24JN], S7405 [27JN], S7481 [28JN], S7583, S7584, S7587 [29JN], S11527, S11528, S11529 [19OC], S11623 [20OC]
———TV Marti funding, S3191 [5AP], S3241, S3243, S3244, S3245, S3247 [6AP], S8464, S8466, S8467, S8469 [19JY]
Davis-Bacon Act: reinstate application of the wage requirements to Federal contracts in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, S11410 [17OC]
Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 56), S1607 [17FE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S4167 [25AP]
Democratic Policy Committee: oversight hearings on awarding and carrying out of contracts to rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina, S11758, S11759 [24OC]
———oversight hearings on Social Security privatization proposals, S553 [26JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit establishment of standards to designate minimal-risk regions, including Canada, for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) unless country-of-origin labeling is required (S. 108), S278 [24JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8655 [21JY], S8731, S8732, S8733, S8734 [22JY], S8785, S8786 [25JY], S9896 [12SE], S12474, S12476 [8NO], S12571, S12572 [9NO], S12642, S12643 [10NO]
———ensure fairness and balance in political programming on the American Forces Network, S12474, S12476 [8NO]
———Inspector General investigation of alleged issuance of security clearances to journalists, S11813 [25OC]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S13983, S13986 [19DE], S14101 [20DE], S14247 [21DE]
———prohibit funding to use aircraft to transmit TV Marti signals into Cuba, S1582 [17FE], S8378 [15JY]
———robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons funding, S9896 [12SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S7967, S7968 [11JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish a national sex offender registration database (S. 792), S3731 [15AP], S3959 [20AP], S7979 [11JY], S8379 [15JY], S9245 [28JY], S9331 [29JY]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3187, S3191 [5AP], S3241, S3243, S3244, S3245, S3247 [6AP]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7364, S7365, S7368, S7369, S7370, S7371, S7374 [24JN], S7408, S7419 [27JN], S7480, S7481, S7485, S7488, S7490, S7491, S7497 [28JN], S7561, S7562, S7583, S7584, S7587, S7588, S7589, S7590, S7591, S7592, S7596 [29JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2361), conference report, S9331, S9333 [29JY]
Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11404 [17OC], S11472 [18OC], S11513, S11516, S11526, S11527, S11528, S11529, S11545, S11548 [19OC], S11623, S11628 [20OC]
Disasters: improve preparedness and response plans, S9624 [6SE], S9999 [14SE], S11410 [17OC]
Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (H.R. 3045), S9110 [27JY], S9253 [28JY]
———implementation (S. 1307), S7651, S7681, S7683, S7686, S7703, S7716, S7752 [30JN]
———implementation (S. 1307), unanimous-consent request, S7597 [29JN]
Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, S8397-S8399 [18JY]
———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S9998 [14SE]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S10203-S10205 [20SE]
Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, S9110 [27JY], S12046-S12048 [28OC], S13984-S13986 [19DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), conference report, S12745, S12747 [14NO]
Federal Railroad Administration: make welded rail and tank car improvements (S. 763), S3486 [12AP]
FEMA: reform, S11410 [17OC]
Florida: maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6445 [14JN]
Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations and defend U.S. intellectual property interests abroad, S12724 [14NO]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8378 [15JY], S8399, S8416 [18JY], S8458, S8464, S8466, S8467, S8468, S8469 [19JY]
Foreign trade: impose limits on U.S. foreign debt (S. 355), S1284 [10FE]
———prohibit funding authorizing trade representatives to enter into any agreement that would weaken U.S. trade laws, S9796 [8SE], S10012 [14SE]
———prohibit funding for negotiations that weaken any law that provides safeguards from unfair trade practices, S9949, S9965-S9968 [13SE], S10062, S10065 [15SE]
———U.S. deficit, S118-S123 [24JA], S2511-S2513 [11MR], S3610 [14AP], S6359 [13JN], S11737-S11741 [21OC], S12046-S12048 [28OC], S12724-S12726 [14NO], S13488-S13490 [13DE]
Forest Service: limit competitive sourcing studies funding, S7590 [29JN]
———location of certain land designated for acquisition in Washington, S7589 [29JN]
FTC: conduct investigation to determine whether market manipulation is contributing to higher gasoline prices, S4918-S4920 [11MY]
Gonzales, Alberto R.: nomination to be Attorney General, S936 [3FE]
———role in interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S936 [3FE]
Gunn, David: firing of Amtrak president, S12601 [9NO]
Gutierrez, Carlos M.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S118 [24JA]
Halliburton Co.: investigation of alleged misuse and abuse of funds and resources provided under contracts dealing with reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S7407 [27JN], S7481 [28JN], S8378 [15JY], S8734 [22JY], S8785 [25JY], S9897 [12SE]
Haskell Indian Nations University: funding, S7591 [29JN]
Health: provide for embryonic stem cell research, S9330 [29JY]
Highlands Stewardship Area: funding, S7592 [29JN]
Hurricanes: provide assistance for cleanup and facility repair and reconstruction costs for national parks and wildlife refuges damaged by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, S14247 [21DE]
———provide emergency health care relief for survivors of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1716), unanimous-consent request, S11524 [19OC]
———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S9624 [6SE]
———repeal increase in Federal micropurchase authority for property and services for support of Hurricane Katrina relief and rescue operations (S. 1805), S10797, S10798, S10799 [30SE], S11194 [6OC]
Immigration: improve border security (S. 2049), S13181 [17NO]
———use of undocumented workers in the carrying out of contracts to rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina, S11758, S11759 [24OC]
Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 1057), S5365 [17MY]
Indian Health Service: funding, S7365 [24JN], S7591 [29JN]
———funding through transfer of certain FRS surplus funds, S7561, S7562 [29JN]
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S523 [26JA]
Iraq: investigation into awarding of reconstruction contracts, S3165 [5AP], S3610 [14AP]
———investigation of unaccounted for Coalition Provisional Authority funds, S2319 [9MR]
Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: declassify certain portions, S8733 [22JY], S8785 [25JY]
Lake Mead National Recreation Area: water and wastewater management systems funding, S7591 [29JN]
Leave of absence: explanation, S6905
Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S540 [26JA]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2985), unanimous-consent request, S7598 [29JN]
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: visitor center funding, S7419 [27JN]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial: funding, S7497 [28JN]
Medicaid: provide temporary disaster relief in response to Hurricane Katrina, S11524 [19OC]
Medora, ND: tribute to North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, S5777
National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (S. 477), S1868 [1MR]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S7968 [11JY]
Native American Programs Act: reauthorize (S. 412), S1556 [16FE]
Native Americans: health care, housing, and education funding through closing of certain tax loopholes, S2936 [17MR]
———provide for Indian trust asset management reform and resolution of historical accounting claims (S. 1439), S8573 [20JY]
———provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (S. 1899), S11669 [20OC]
———tribal colleges and universities funding, S7364 [24JN]
New Jersey: Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority funding, S7590 [29JN]
News media: prohibit funding for production of prepackaged news stories by any Federal agency without including a clear notification that it was prepared or funded by a Federal agency, S3636, S3640 [14AP]
North Dakota: tribute to health care professionals, S9153
Northeast States Forestry Research Cooperative: funding, S7590 [29JN]
Nuclear weapons: prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S1582 [17FE], S8731, S8732 [22JY]
Office of Independent Counsel: prohibit funding to continue investigation of Henry G. Cisneros, S3165 [5AP], S3610, S3640 [14AP], S4816 [10MY], S11628 [20OC]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: initiate a case against the People's Republic of China through the World Trade Organization for violations of intellectual property rights (S. Res. 142), S5202, S5203 [16MY]
Passports: prohibit funding to implement regulations requiring U.S. citizens to present passports at border crossings, S8129 [12JY]
Peace Corps: funding, S8464, S8467, S8469 [19JY]
Pesticides: permit distribution and sale of certain pesticides that are registered in both the U.S. and another country (S. 1579), S9498 [29JY]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S6627 [15JN]
———gasoline price levels, S9624, S9625 [6SE], S12045 [28OC]
———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits (S. 847), S11191-S11194 [6OC]
Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (S. 334), S1206 [9FE], S1253 [10FE]
Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6445, S6459, S6461 [14JN], S6627 [15JN], S6685, S6686 [16JN], S6788 [20JN]
———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S9359 [29JY]
———ensure that ethanol is treated like all other motor vehicle fuels and that taxpayers and local governments do not have to pay for environmental damage caused by ethanol, S6461 [14JN]
———establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (S. 665), S3032 [17MR], S4100 [21AP]
———Federal subsidies for windmill power production, S6686 [16JN]
———national energy policy, S554 [26JA]
———Western Area Power Administration wind transmission study funding, S137 [24JA]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S3614 [14AP], S3960 [20AP], S4817, S4818 [10MY], S5406 [18MY], S5575 [20MY], S10483 [27SE]
Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, S6685 [16JN]
Real estate: prohibit use of Federal funds for the taking of property by eminent domain for economic development (S. 1704), S10046 [14SE]
Republican Party: national agenda, S4226 [26AP], S10203-S10205 [20SE]
Rice, Condoleezza: nomination to be Sec. of State, S523 [26JA]
Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S10483 [27SE]
Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (S. 675), S3056 [17MR]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9796 [8SE], S9948, S9949, S9965 [13SE], S9998, S10004, S10012, S10024 [14SE], S10062, S10065 [15SE]
Senate: announcement of series of policy debates and explanation of format, S3228 [5AP]
———legislative program, S7452 [28JN]
Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, S3614 [14AP], S3960 [20AP], S4817, S4818 [10MY], S5406 [18MY], S5575 [20MY]
———process for consideration of conference reports, S13983 [19DE]
Social Security: guarantee the right of individuals to receive certain benefits in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1750), S12833 [15NO]
———privatization proposals, S553 [26JA], S961-S964 [3FE], S1454 [16FE], S1915 [2MR], S2510 [11MR]
———reform, S119 [24JA], S1106 [8FE], S1254 [10FE], S1454 [16FE], S1915 [2MR], S2510 [11MR]
———restore solvency before allowing new tax cuts or mandatory spending unless paid for or approved by a supermajority, S2683 [15MR]
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: funding, S7591 [29JN]
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: suspension of acquisitions, S6788 [20JN]
Supreme Court: decision blocking implementation of FCC rules relaxing media ownership restrictions, S6356 [13JN]
Tariff Act: repeal dumping and subsidy offset, S14104 [20DE]
Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (S. 1366), S7865 [30JN]
———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (S. 542), S2170 [7MR]
———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers, S12926, S12931, S12932, S12933, S12934 [16NO], S13099, S13100 [17NO]
———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (S. 1631), S9821 [8SE], S9999 [14SE], S10419 [26SE], S12045 [28OC], S12063-S12065 [31OC], S12601 [9NO]
———prevent corporate expatriation to avoid Federal taxation, S12725 [14NO]
———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S1106 [8FE], S2922 [17MR], S13489 [13DE]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (S. 2153), S14193 [20DE]
———provide for a refundable wage differential credit for activated military reservists (S. 417), S1631 [17FE]
———rates, S964 [3FE]
———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers, S13984-S13986 [19DE]
———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property, S964 [3FE]
———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (S. 196), S605 [26JA]
———treat controlled foreign corporations established in tax havens as domestic corporations (S. 779), S3565 [13AP]
Telecommunications: expand contribution base and establish separate fund within the universal service fund to support deployment of broadband services in unserved areas (S. 1583), S9507 [29JY]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4918-S4920 [11MY], S5202 [16MY]
U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 2027), S13488-S13490 [13DE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3199), conference report, S14101 [20DE]
Veterans: health care funding, S3461 [12AP], S7490, S7491 [28JN], S9333 [29JY]
Votes: position on missed, S3401 [11AP], S7377 [24JN]
Winchester Bay, OR: awarding of an EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grant, S7588 [29JN]
Statements
Investigation of Halliburton Co. for Alleged Misuse and Abuse of Funds and Resources Provided Under Contracts Dealing With Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq: Bunnatine H. Greenhouse, Corps of Engineers, S7483 [28JN]
Testimonies
Investigation of Halliburton Co. for Alleged Misuse and Abuse of Funds and Resources Provided Under Contracts Dealing With Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq: Rory Mayberry, S7483 [28JN]
Texts of
S. 412, Native American Programs Act reauthorization, S1557 [16FE]
S. 477, Tribal Government Amendments to the Homeland Security Act, S1869 [1MR]
S. 665, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Act, S3033-S3036 [17MR]
S. 763, Welded Rail and Tank Car Safety Improvement Act, S3486 [12AP]
S. 792, National Sex Offender Public Database Act, S3732 [15AP]
S. 1704, Private Property Protection Act, S10046 [14SE]
Tributes
Monette, Gerald (Carty), S4866
Parks, Rosa, S12062 [31OC]
Pope John Paul II, S3478 [12AP]