LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. (a Senator from Connecticut)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2744), S10286, S10316 [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), S3494 [12AP], S3540, S3567, S3597 [13AP], S3655 [14AP], S3722, S3754, S3759 [15AP], S4259 [26AP]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 256), S2149 [7MR]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12150, S12254, S12271, S12273, S12275 [2NO], S12321, S12367, S12369 [3NO]
———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (S. 2020), S13035 [16NO], S13085, S13097, S13209, S13210, S13218 [17NO], S13363 [18NO]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2010 (S. Con. Res. 18), S2614, S2656 [14MR], S2695, S2716, S2747, S2751, S2752 [15MR], S2795, S2833, S2861, S2862, S2864, S2868, S2871 [16MR], S2887, S2901, S2930, S2938, S2940, S2944, S2996, S2997, S2998, S3073, S3077, S3082 [17MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8650, S8687, S8693, S8702, S8704 [21JY], S8760 [22JY], S8773, S8828, S8853, S8861, S8868, S8882 [25JY], S8951 [26JY], S9471 [29JY], S12500, S12501, S12505, S12539 [8NO], S12586, S12590, S12592, S12620, S12624 [9NO], S12778 [15NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10763 [29SE], S10903, S10904 [3OC], S11101 [5OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S8001, S8009, S8067, S8080 [11JY], S8136, S8137 [12JY], S8174, S8189, S8219, S8220, S8238 [13JY]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3255, S3327 [6AP]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S7523 [28JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11830, S11831 [25OC], S11859, S11866, S11869, S11919, S11928, S11934 [26OC], S12008 [27OC]
Depts. of Transportation, the Treasury, and HUD, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3058), S11441 [17OC], S11484, S11489 [18OC], S11521, S11550 [19OC], S11688 [20OC]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8401, S8432 [18JY]
Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6742 [16JN], S6960, S6974, S6976 [21JN], S6981, S7005, S7033, S7059, S7078, S7089, S7100, S7172, S7180, S7194 [22JN], S7295 [23JN]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9882 [9SE], S9977, S9986 [13SE], S10039, S10048 [14SE]
Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4653 [9MY], S5019 [12MY]
Analyses
National Innovation Act (S. 2109), S13673-S13675 [15DE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S6060 [26MY]
———H.R. 1815, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S12811 [15NO]
Articles and editorials
Check the Calendar—Cheshvan Is Now Jewish Social Action Month, Tzvi Kahn, Jewish Telegraphic Agency (news service), S12348 [3NO]
Distort Reform—A Review of the Distorted Science in Michael Crichton's State of Fear, Gavin Schmidt, S1271 [10FE]
Michael Crichton and Global Warming, David B. Sandalow, S1269 [10FE]
Rabbis' Comments After Katrina Show the Need To Repair the World, Michael Melchior, Jewish Telegraphic Agency (news service), S12347 [3NO]
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: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1779), S13452 [12DE]
Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments (see S. Res. 292), S12128 [1NO] (see S. Res. 336), S13786 (see S. Res. 337), S13787 [16DE]
Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 150), S435 [25JA]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 207), S8826 [25JY]
Animals: add non-human primates to the definition of prohibited wildlife species (see S. 1509), S9158 [27JY]
———restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see S. 576), S6482 [14JN]
Armed Forces: facilitate testimony by members on the military value of military installations in connection with defense base closure and realignment (see S. 1136), S6021 [26MY]
———increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits (see S. 77), S144 [24JA]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 338), S13787 [16DE]
Bankruptcy: provide relief relative to disaster-related debts incurred by victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters (see S. 1647), S9833 [8SE]
Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see S.J. Res. 21), S9159 [27JY]
BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 630), S2734 [15MR]
———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (see S. 631), S2734 [15MR]
Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid: establish (see S. 338), S3148 [4AP]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica (see S. Res. 134), S6226 [8JN]
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]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 18), S6406 [13JN]
Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (see S. 765), S4258 [26AP]
Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 33), S13572 [14DE]
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]
Cargo transportation: improve cargo security (see S. 2008), S12839 [15NO]
Charities: encourage all Americans to increase charitable giving (see S. Con. Res. 15), S5923 [25MY] (see S. Con. Res. 75), S14317 [21DE]
Children and youth: limit exposure of children to violent video games (see S. 2126), S13786 [16DE]
———protect from Internet pornography and support law enforcement and other efforts to combat Internet and pornography-related crimes against children (see S. 1507), S9158 [27JY]
———provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking (see S. 408), S1513 [16FE]
Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 677), S2995 [17MR]
Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see S. 342), S1259 [10FE]
———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 (see S. 1151), S6021 [26MY]
Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 1215), S8666 [21JY]
Coins: authorize the minting and issuance of a Presidential $1 coin series, improve circulation of the $1 coin, and create a new bullion coin (see S. 1047), S5300 [17MY]
Colleges and universities: improve international and foreign language studies (see S. 1105), S5852 [24MY]
———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 Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see S. 1354), S7820 [30JN]
Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 1354), S7820 [30JN]
Connecticut: designate a segment of the Farmington River and Salmon Brook for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 435), S1623 [17FE]
Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 5), S435 [25JA]
———extend authority to redact certain sensitive information in financial disclosure statements filed by judges (see S. 1558), S9467 [29JY]
———modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see S. 691), S3147 [4AP]
Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 1145), S6021 [26MY]
———strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 382), S13451 [12DE]
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]
Dallas, TX: remove restrictions on commercial air service at Love Field (see S. 1424), S8487 [19JY]
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: strengthen ability to regulate pet industry (see S. 1139), S13451 [12DE]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize appropriations for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (see S. 296), S1414 [15FE]
Dept. of Defense: postpone certain closures and realignments of military installations (see S. 1075), S5581 [20MY]
———release all documentation used for recommendations on closures and realignments of military installations (see S. 1127), S5921 [25MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish intergovernmental grants to identify and develop information, equipment, capabilities, technologies, and services to further the needs of Federal, State, and local governments (see S. 1554), S9466 [29JY]
Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding (see S. 945), S4546 [28AP]
Disabled: promote employment of individuals with severe disabilities through Federal Government contracting and procurement processes (see S. 1570), S10725 [29SE]
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]
———extend predisaster hazard mitigation (see S. 1985), S12607 [9NO]
Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 1930), S12950 [16NO]
———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 37), S1261 [10FE]
———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see S. 602), S2482 [10MR]
———improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic (see S. 969), S8384 [15JY]
———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness (see S. Res. 182), S7520 [28JN]
District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (see S. 800), S3653 [14AP]
Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S.J. Res. 5), S1514 [16FE]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S12950 [16NO]
Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 117), S5778 [23MY]
———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. 286), S978 [3FE]
———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages (see S. 1183), S6154 [7JN]
———provide for higher education affordability, access, and opportunity (see S. 1068), S5779 [23MY]
Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 219), S12077 [31OC]
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]
———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (see S. 1265), S7988 [11JY]
European Union: urge addition of Hezbollah (terrorist organization) to list of terrorist organizations (see S. Res. 82), S2735 [15MR]
———urge continuance of embargo on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 59), S2646 [14MR] (see S. Res. 91), S2995 [17MR]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the Hurricane Katrina Recovery Chief Financial Officer (see S. 1700), S10514 [27SE]
Exon, J. James: tribute (see S. Res. 170), S6405 [13JN]
FAA: designate certain functions performed at flight service stations as inherently governmental functions (see S. 776), S4185 [25AP]
Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 494), S1930 [2MR]
———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 8), S739 [1FE]
———extend relocation expenses test programs (see S. 2146), S14185 [20DE]
———provide assistant U.S. attorneys the same retirement benefits as are afforded to Federal law enforcement officers (see S. 2076), S13361 [18NO]
———provide for participation of judicial branch employees in the Federal leave transfer program for disasters and emergencies (see S. 1736), S10233 [20SE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 912), S10037 [14SE]
———provide favorable treatment for certain projects in response to Hurricane Katrina with respect to revolving loans (see S. 1709), S10119 [15SE]
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), S3735 [15AP]
Fish and fishing: establish ocean bottom trawl areas to protect deep sea corals and sponges (see S. 1635), S9833 [8SE]
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]
Foreign policy: advance democracy, individual freedom, religious freedom, and human rights globally, strengthen alliances, and increase funding for groups and individuals promoting democracy (see S. 516), S2004 [3MR]
Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 593), S2482 [10MR]
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: 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]
Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1250), S6658 [15JN]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 75), S2245 [8MR]
GSA: modify requirements relative to authority to enter into emergency leases during major disasters and other emergencies (see S. 1708), S10119 [15SE]
Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 1937), S12007 [27OC]
Hazardous substances: prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment (see S. Res. 64), S1624 [17FE]
Health: conduct vaccine awareness campaign, ensure sufficient vaccine supply, prepare for pandemic or epidemic, and encourage vaccine production capacity relative to influenza (see S. 375), S8135 [12JY]
———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 550), S7987 [11JY]
———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]
———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), S5072 [12MY]
———provide programs for stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (see S. 1064), S9286 [28JY]
Health care professionals: provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (see S. 473), S1794 [28FE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 238), S10121 [15SE]
History: apologize to lynching victims, and their descendants, for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation (see S. Res. 39), S1049 [7FE]
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]
Hunger: reduce (see S. 1120), S12128 [1NO]
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]
———modify highway emergency relief program requirements relative to projects for repair or reconstruction in response to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1714), S10119 [15SE]
———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 reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (see S. 1836), S11212 [6OC]
———provide for workers and businesses during the response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see S. 1925), S12239 [2NO]
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), S1260 [10FE]
———improve border security (see S. 1033), S5071 [12MY]
———permit athletes to receive nonimmigrant status under certain conditions (see S. 1443), S8664 [21JY]
———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), S3414 [11AP]
———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 119), S4109 [21AP]
Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see S. 288), S979 [3FE]
———extend period for COBRA coverage for victims of terrorist attacks (see S. 224), S4869 [10MY]
Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see S. 1915), S11823 [25OC]
Investments: increase participation in section 401(k) plans through automatic contribution trusts (see S. 875), S4108 [21AP]
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]
———encourage Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants and protects women's equal rights under the law (see S. Res. 231), S9468 [29JY]
Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 151), S5532 [19MY]
Kazakhstan: call for free and fair Presidential election (see S. Res. 293), S12007 [27OC]
Kosovo: agreement on future status (see S. Res. 237), S10379 [22SE]
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]
Marine mammals: condemn the inhumane and unnecessary slaughter of small cetaceans, porpoise, dolphins and whales (see S. Res. 99), S3278 [6AP]
———reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 33), S5219 [16MY]
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]
———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 183), S1261 [10FE]
———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 401), S1513 [16FE]
Medicare: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 50), S9469 [29JY]
———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 1010), S5071 [12MY]
———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]
Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (see S. 843), S4548 [28AP]
———establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 380), S1413 [15FE]
Merchant marine industry: provide a monthly monetary benefit to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see S. 1272), S13451 [12DE]
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), S3280 [6AP]
Minimum wage: level (see S. 1062), S5436 [18MY]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1580), S9467 [29JY]
Motley, Constance Baker: tribute (see S. Res. 272), S11313 [7OC]
National Audubon Society, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 301), S12526 [8NO]
National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 121), S4184 [25AP]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 271), S11313 [7OC]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 127), S4398 [27AP]
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 278), S11477 [18OC]
National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 31), S6911 [21JN]
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), S5922 [25MY]
National parks and recreation areas: eliminate annual operating deficit and maintenance backlog (see S. 886), S4108 [21AP]
National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 229), S9468 [29JY]
National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 71), S2004 [3MR]
National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see S. 2145), S14064 [19DE]
———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 21), S435 [25JA]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 112), S3735 [15AP]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 275), S11477 [18OC]
National Time Out Day: support goals and ideas (see S. Res. 40), S1199 [9FE]
National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 105), S3481 [12AP]
Nelson, Gaylord: tribute (see S. Res. 194), S7987 [11JY]
New England Patriots (football team): tribute (see S. Res. 41), S1050 [7FE]
News media: establish protections against compelled disclosure of sources, and news or information, by persons providing services for the news media (see S. 369), S6154 [7JN]
NIH: establish the American Center for Cures (see S. 2104), S13570 [14DE]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, and mitigation program (see S. 50), S436 [25JA]
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 770), S4870 [10MY]
O'Connor, Sandra Day: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S7909 [1JY]
Office of Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: expand responsibilities to provide independent objective audits and investigations relating to the Federal programs for Hurricane Katrina recovery (see S. 1738), S10294 [21SE]
OPM: administer a national health program to offer Federal employee health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (see S. 637), S2846 [16MR]
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]
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]
Postal Service: reform postal laws (see S. 662), S6910 [21JN]
Power resources: reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see S. 2025), S12949 [16NO]
Proxmire, William: tribute (see S. Res. 334), S13659 [15DE]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 108), S3653 [14AP]
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act: increase appropriations and modify date on which Dept. of the Interior authority terminates (see S. 574), S2383 [9MR]
Refugees: encourage protection of rights (see S. Res. 177), S6826 [20JN]
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), S12839 [15NO]
Roybal, Edward R.: tribute (see S. Res. 290), S12007 [27OC]
Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see S. Con. Res. 14), S1624 [17FE]
———urge withdrawal or modification of proposed legislation that would severely restrict establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations (see S. Con. Res. 70), S13659 [15DE] (see S. Res. 339), S13787 [16DE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: require use of nontoxic products in the case of hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities (see S. 1080), S5531 [19MY]
San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 1881), S13452 [12DE]
SBA: anniversary of Small Business Development Centers (see S. Res. 165), S6299 [9JN]
Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 1520), S9158 [27JY]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 1508), S13502 [13DE]
Small business: analyze economic impact of governmental agency decisions that result in a net loss of jobs (see S. 1519), S9158 [27JY]
———enhance compliance assistance (see S. 769), S10188 [19SE]
———provide emergency relief to small businesses and farms affected by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane, and kerosene (see S. 269), S886 [2FE]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 619), S6659 [15JN]
SSI: extend for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (see S. 453), S1868 [1MR]
Strategic Gasoline and Fuel Reserve: establish (see S. 1794), S10824 [3OC]
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), S2735 [15MR]
———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), S11423 [17OC]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 372), S1344 [14FE]
———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 971), S4547 [28AP]
———extend the new market tax credit (see S. 1800), S12527 [8NO]
———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (see S. 1631), S12527 [8NO]
———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 1229), S6404 [13JN]
———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see S. 627), S11422 [17OC]
———prohibit the double taxation of telecommuters and others who work at home (see S. 1097), S5778 [23MY]
———provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 1780), S10594 [28SE]
———provide incentives to establish Individual Development Accounts (see S. 922), S4397 [27AP]
———retain Federal tax deduction for State and local taxes paid (see S. Res. 294), S12238 [2NO]
Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2109), S13659 [15DE]
Telecommunications: ensure availability of certain spectrum for public safety entities by establishing a certain date by which the transition to digital television shall be completed (see S. 1237), S6481 [14JN] (see S. 1268), S6825 [20JN]
———increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material (see S. 193), S574 [26JA]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 211), S1931 [2MR]
Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 268), S1931 [2MR]
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]
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: extend applicability (see S. 467), S2484 [10MR]
Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S8559 [20JY]
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), S13787 [16DE] (see S. 2167), S14317 [21DE]
Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 882), S4108 [21AP]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 558), S2244 [8MR]
———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 633), S3415 [11AP]
Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S12682 [10NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1197), S6827 [20JN]
Voting: oppose any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting (see S. Con. Res. 53), S10296 [21SE]
Wagner, Annice M.: tribute (see S. Res. 107), S3653 [14AP]
Wiesenthal, Simon: tribute (see S. Res. 245), S10295 [21SE]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 7), S2734 [15MR]
———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see S. 1172), S12007 [27OC]
———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 707), S12839 [15NO]
Year of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 28), S739 [1FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 261), S886 [2FE]
Army: provide an increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel (see S. 1397), S8301 [14JY]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a program on children and the media to study the role and impact of electronic media in the development of children (see S. 1902), S11665 [20OC]
China, People's Republic of: deepen the peaceful business and cultural relationship with the U.S. (see S. 1117), S5921 [25MY]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 335), S1198 [9FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the National Homeland Security Academy (see S. 2158), S14316 [21DE]
Disasters: develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and improve existing communication of tsunami warnings to all potentially affected nations (see S. 34), S142 [24JA]
Diseases: establish a global network for avian influenza surveillance among wild birds nationally and internationally to combat the growing threat of bird flu (see S. 1912), S11768 [24OC]
District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 195), S574 [26JA]
Education: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (see S. 990), S4869 [10MY]
Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see S. 377), S1413 [15FE]
Health: reduce health care disparities and improve health care quality of minorities by improving data collection, providing performance incentives, and expanding programs seeking to eliminate health disparities (see S. 1929), S12006 [27OC]
Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (see S. 158), S436 [25JA]
Memorial Day: observance of a National Moment of Remembrance (see S. Res. 153), S5778 [23MY]
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: establish a program on children and the media to study the role and impact of electronic media in the development of children (see S. 579), S2383 [9MR]
Navy: require procurement of helicopters under the Presidential helicopter fleet replacement program that are wholly manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 486), S1867 [1MR]
Safety: provide grants and other support to State and local officials to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see S. 1274), S6909 [21JN]
Spain: anniversary of terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid (see S. Res. 76), S2384 [9MR]
Taxation: allow a credit for certain fuel cell property (see S. 671), S2995 [17MR]
———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (see S. 2103), S13570 [14DE]
Telecommunications: strengthen Federal leadership, provide grants, enhance outreach and guidance, and provide other support to State and local officials to enhance emergency communications capabilities (see S. 1725), S10187 [19SE]
Terrorism: provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 975), S4547 [28AP]
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 429), S1622 [17FE]
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]
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]
Explanations
American Center for Cures Act (S. 2104), S13579
Letters
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: Robert Thompson, S2783 [16MR]
Dept. of Justice use of Privacy Act to withhold redacted names from communications dealing with Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: by, S1324 [14FE]
FERC application of locational installed capacity market in New England: Mitt Romney, Governor of Massachusetts, S9352 [29JY]
———New England Governors' Conference, Inc., S9352 [29JY]
Improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers: several State government organizations, S4003 [20AP]
Jewish Social Action Month: Michael Melchior, Deputy Minister of Israel for Israeli Society & the World Jewish Community, S12347 [3NO]
National Innovation Act: Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S13677 [15DE]
———TechNet (organization), S13676 [15DE]
Lists
Major organizations supporting S. 2109, National Innovation Act, S13676 [15DE]
Motions
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S13544 [14DE]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S10072 [15SE]
Petitions
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: several residents of Kaktovik, AK, S2784 [16MR]
Privilege of the floor
Brand, Paul, S2873 [16MR]
Helble, Joseph, S1308 [10FE]
Keefe, Brian, S12279 [2NO]
Pavese, Karen, S2873 [16MR]
Quotations
Support for S. 2104, American Center for Cures Act, S13590
Remarks
Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and tsunami relief (H.R. 1268), S3614 [14AP], S4003 [20AP]
———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, S4822 [10MY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: ensure legislation allowing oil and gas exploration receives full consideration and debate in the Senate under regular order, S2784 [16MR]
———oil and gas exploration, S2783, S2784 [16MR], S4513 [28AP], S12154 [2NO], S14027 [19DE], S14230 [21DE]
Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits, S3614 [14AP]
———increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits (S. 77), S551 [26JA]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (S. 1932), S12154 [2NO], S12322 [3NO]
———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), S2783, S2784, S2833 [16MR], S2954 [17MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a program on children and the media to study the role and impact of electronic media in the development of children (S. 1902), S11669-S11671 [20OC]
Chertoff, Michael: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1328 [14FE]
China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful, S3253 [6AP]
———deepen the peaceful business and cultural relationship with the U.S. (S. 1117), S5926 [25MY]
Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (S. 342), S1268 [10FE]
———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, S6893, S6896 [21JN], S6997, S6998, S7000, S7001, S7005, S7009, S7013, S7027 [22JN]
———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 (S. 1151), S6050 [26MY]
Connecticut: tribute to Metropolitan District Commission, S11419
Danbury, CT: tribute to Winter Wonderland Walk for the Cure Day, S14311 [21DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1042), S8738 [22JY], S12587, S12588, S12598, S12600 [9NO], S12759, S12761 [14NO], S12793 [15NO]
———C-17 Airlifter Program funding, S12587, S12588 [9NO]
———high performance defense manufacturing technology research and development funding, S12598 [9NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), S10908, S10910 [3OC]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2863), conference report, S14230, S14250 [21DE]
———postpone certain closures and realignments of military installations, S8738 [22JY]
———semiconductor and microchip research and development programs funding, S12600 [9NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the National Homeland Security Academy (S. 2158), S14319 [21DE]
———explosive detection devices research and development funding, S8284 [14JY]
———first responders, seaport security, and Border Patrol funding, S2833 [16MR]
———improve allocation of grants, S8105, S8114, S8123 [12JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), S7971 [11JY], S8105, S8114, S8123 [12JY], S8200 [13JY], S8284, S8287 [14JY], S8744 [22JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2360), conference report, S11277 [7OC]
Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S2954 [17MR]
Dept. of Justice: use of Privacy Act to withhold redacted names from communications dealing with Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S1330 [14FE]
Dept. of State, international broadcasting activities, Peace Corps, and foreign assistance programs: authorizing appropriations (S. 600), S3253 [6AP]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2361), S8414 [18JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), S11978, S11994 [27OC]
Disasters: develop a global tsunami detection and warning system and improve existing communication of tsunami warnings to all potentially affected nations (S. 34), S225 [24JA]
Diseases: establish a global network for avian influenza surveillance among wild birds nationally and internationally to combat the growing threat of bird flu, S14250 [21DE]
———improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic, S11978 [27OC]
District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (S. 195), S604 [26JA]
Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): implementation (S. 1307), S8414 [18JY]
Durbin, Senator: characterization of treatment and condition of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6896 [21JN]
Education: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (S. 990), S4874 [10MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2419), S8414 [18JY]
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), S9960 [13SE]
FBI: role of Dept. of Justice Criminial Division employees in addressing concerns regarding Dept. of Defense interrogation techniques used on detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S1330 [14FE]
FERC: application of locational installed capacity market in New England, S9351 [29JY]
Foreign aid: programs to address protracted refugee situations funding, S8451 [19JY]
Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (S. 377), S1417 [15FE]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3057), S8451 [19JY]
Gonzales, Alberto R.: nomination to be Attorney General, S952 [3FE]
———role in interpretation of law and development of policies relative to treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S952 [3FE]
Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities (S. 2128), S13792 [16DE]
Health: reduce health care disparities and improve health care quality of minorities by improving data collection, providing performance incentives, and expanding programs seeking to eliminate health disparities, S12322 [3NO]
———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, S11994 [27OC]
Hurricanes: provide financial relief to individuals and entities affected by Hurricane Katrina, S9887 [9SE], S10071 [15SE]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S4822 [10MY]
———U.S. policy, S12759, S12761 [14NO], S12793 [15NO]
Jewish Social Action Month: observance, S12346 [3NO]
Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (S. 158), S485 [25JA]
Memorial Day: observance of a National Moment of Remembrance (S. Res. 153), S5805 [23MY]
National History Day (organization): tribute to Connecticut competition participants, S6647 [15JN]
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: establish a program on children and the media to study the role and impact of electronic media in the development of children (S. 579), S2394-S2396 [9MR]
National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (S. 2145), S14067 [19DE]
———first responders funding, S8200 [13JY]
———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers, S4003 [20AP], S4822 [10MY]
———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification, S7971 [11JY], S8105, S8114, S8123 [12JY], S8744 [22JY]
Navy: require procurement of helicopters under the Presidential helicopter fleet replacement program that are wholly manufactured in the U.S. (S. 486), S1875 [1MR]
Negroponte, John D.: nomination to be Director of National Intelligence, S4072 [21AP]
NIH: establish the American Center for Cures (S. 2104), S13578
Pensions: reform funding rules (S. 1783), S12916 [16NO]
Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S6893, S6896 [21JN], S6997, S6998, S7000, S7001, S7005, S7009, S7013, S7027 [22JN], S8414 [18JY]
———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S9351 [29JY]
———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (S. 2025), S12956-S12958 [16NO]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S5574 [20MY], S10472 [27SE]
Rice, Condoleezza: nomination to be Sec. of State, S377 [25JA], S519 [26JA]
Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S10472 [27SE]
Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (S. Con. Res. 14), S1792 [28FE]
Safety: provide grants and other support to State and local officials to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (S. 1274), S6912 [21JN]
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2862), S9887 [9SE], S10071 [15SE]
Senate: appreciation for condolences on death of Marcia Lieberman, S7971 [11JY]
Senate Rules: amend relative to votes required to invoke cloture on Presidential appointments in order to prevent filibuster, S5574 [20MY]
Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S8451 [19JY]
Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (S. 2109), S13670-S13673 [15DE]
Telecommunications: strengthen Federal leadership, provide grants, enhance outreach and guidance, and provide other support to State and local officials to enhance emergency communications capabilities (S. 1725), S10196 [19SE]
Terrorism: provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 975), S4590 [28AP]
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (S. 429), S1647 [17FE]
Votes: position on missed, S2954 [17MR], S8414 [18JY], S13565
Reports
Arctic Temperature Change—Over the Past 100 Years, S1270 [10FE]
Statements
Jewish Social Action Month: Several Rabbis, S12347 [3NO]
———Yosef I. Abramowitz, Jewish Family and Life (nonprofit organization), S12347 [3NO]
National Innovation Act: Association of American Universities, S13677 [15DE]
Summaries
American Center for Cures Act (S. 2104), S13579
National Innovation Act (S. 2109), S13675 [15DE]
Texts of
S. 34, Global Tsunami Detection and Warning System Act, S225 [24JA]
S. 158, Long Island Sound Stewardship Act, S485-S487 [25JA]
S. 195, No Taxation Without Representation Act, S604 [26JA]
S. 377, Fair Currency Enforcement Act, S1417 [15FE]
S. 429, Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act, S1647-S1649 [17FE]
S. 486, require procurement of Navy helicopters under the Presidential helicopter fleet replacement program that are wholly manufactured in the U.S., S1876 [1MR]
S. 579, Children and Media Research Advancement (CAMRA) Act, S2396 [9MR]
S. 990, provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes, S4875 [10MY]
S. 1274, Improve Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act, S6912-S6915 [21JN]
S. 1397, U.S. Army Relief Act, S8305 [14JY]
S. 1725, Assure Emergency and Interoperable Communications for First Responders Act, S10196-S10200 [19SE]
S. 1902, Children and Media Research Advancement (CAMRA) Act, S11671 [20OC]
S. 2104, American Center for Cures Act, S13583
S. 2158, National Homeland Security Academy Act, S14319-S14321 [21DE]
Tributes
Birnbaum, Yakov, S10185
Bromley, D. Allan, S1863
Corzine, Senator, S13734 [16DE], S14026 [19DE]
Fritsch, Thomas W., S8292 [14JY]
Hackworth, David H., S6008 [26MY]
Hennessy, Francis X., S10820
Ludlam, Chuck, S6649 [15JN]
Pope John Paul II, S3354 [7AP]
Pribble, Lon, S7984