BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. (a Senator from Delaware)

Addresses

U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century—Defining Our Interests in a Changing World: by, S7378-S7381 [12JY]

Way Forward in Iraq—Avoiding Partition, Preserving Unity, Protecting America's Interest: by, S3961 [3MY]

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), S3554, S3560, S3590, S3614, S3620 [26AP], S3687, S3691, S3726, S3727, S3753, S3754 [27AP], S3811, S3814 [1MY], S3909 [2MY], S3940, S3945, S3949, S3986 [3MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S651 [2FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2083, S2109, S2131, S2135, S2137, S2139 [14MR], S2168, S2203, S2212, S2214 [15MR], S2269 [16MR]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 852), S1312, S1313, S1316 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5725 [12JN], S5781 [13JN], S5892 [14JN], S5917, S5969 [15JN], S6021 [16JN], S6156, S6164 [20JN], S6204, S6301, S6305, S6308, S6316 [21JN], S6356, S6378, S6382, S6384, S6385, S6388, S6434 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), S7339 [11JY], S7377, S7430, S7431, S7435 [12JY]

Immigration: reform (S. 2611), S4814 [18MY]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (S. 2370), S6460 [23JN]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (H. Con. Res. 409), S5984 [15JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: call on government to uphold freedom of religion and urge the U.S. to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 421), S2800 [4AP]

———promote empowerment of women (see S. 2392), S4618 [16MY]

American Institute for Public Service: tribute to Jefferson Awards for Public Service (see S. Res. 461), S3894 [2MY]

Armed Forces: enhance national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and enhancement of National Guard Bureau functions (see S. 2658), S5599 [7JN]

———provide reports on the withdrawal or diversion of equipment from Reserve units to other units being mobilized (see S. 2681), S3704 [27AP]

Armenia: ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 320), S15 [18JA]

Asia: commend support to victims of earthquake that struck South Asia and urge continued relief efforts (see S. Res. 356), S249 [27JA]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): establish position of U.S. Ambassador (see S. 2697), S3893 [2MY]

Bankruptcy: reform executive compensation in corporate bankruptcies (see S. 2556), S4470 [11MY]

Belarus: conduct planned Presidential elections in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights (see S. Res. 401), S2027 [13MR]

Bentsen, Lloyd: tribute (see S. Res. 489), S4967 [23MY]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see S. 2321), S2603 [30MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 38), S5343 [26MY]

Business and industry: improve competition in the oil and gas industry and strengthen antitrust enforcement with regard to industry mergers (see S. 2557), S3590 [26AP]

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 2568), S3211 [6AP]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 2075), S1505 [27FE]

Copyrights: harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses relative to certain sound recordings (see S. 2644), S4212 [9MY]

Courts: improve delivery of Federal judicial services by requiring the equitable and rational calculation of rent to be paid to the GSA (see S. 2292), S1835 [7MR]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2784), S4468 [11MY]

Diseases: improve preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic (see S. 1821), S125 [25JA]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S2313 [16MR]

Education: improve global competitiveness through mathematics and science scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, visa programs for mathematics and science doctoral students, and Dept. of Defense research grants (see S. 2198), S211 [26JA]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 2039), S4340 [10MY]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 431), S2902 [5AP]

FAA: replace Administrator's arbitrary authority to impose wages and working conditions with neutral binding arbitration in the case of an impasse in labor-management negotiations (see S. 2201), S3985 [3MY]

Foreign policy: build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (see S. 3322), S5342 [26MY]

Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see S. 2180), S19 [20JA] (see S. 2180), S123 [25JA]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 399), S2027 [13MR]

Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see S. 2322), S2314 [16MR]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see S. 2284), S4967 [23MY]

India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (see S. Res. 527), S7415 [12JY]

Indonesia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see S. Res. 503), S5598 [7JN]

Iran: condemn violations of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, suspend uranium enrichment activities, refer to U.N. Security Council, and call on others to end cooperation on nuclear program (see S. Con. Res. 78), S249 [27JA]

———ensure oversight of intelligence (see S. 3536), S6061 [19JN]

Iraq: promote a comprehensive political agreement (see S. Res. 470), S4340 [10MY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 463), S3984 [3MY]

King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see S. Res. 362), S370 [31JA]

Libya: condition Dept. of State recognition of government representatives on fulfillment of financial obligations to Pan Am Flight 103 victims' families and other cases involving victims of terrorism (see S. Res. 504), S5598 [7JN]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see S. 811), S4108 [5MY]

Marine mammals: 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. 99), S5717 [12JN]

Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (see S. 843), S447 [1FE]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S1790 [6MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 1062), S4156 [8MY]

National Association of State Veterans Homes: tribute (see S. Res. 417), S2689 [31MR]

National Guard: commend members, fully fund equipment needs, and request consultation by the Dept. of Defense with Congress and the States prior to proposing force structure changes (see S. Res. 355), S211 [26JA]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 513), S5950 [15JN]

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see S. Res. 313), S2801 [4AP]

National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: revise and extend (see S. 2704), S3984 [3MY]

National security: take actions to detect, prevent, and minimize consequences of terrorist or criminal attacks on chemical facilities (see S. 2486), S2603 [30MR]

National Time-Out Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 482), S5876 [14JN]

National Vigil for Lost Promise: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3984 [3MY] (see S. Res. 495), S5230 [25MY]

Nepal: support reconvening of Parliament and an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy (see S. Res. 441), S3506 [25AP] (see S. Res. 451), S3704 [27AP]

News media: guarantee the free flow of information to the public through a free and active press while protecting the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice (see S. 2831), S5432 [5JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see S. 2560), S3211 [6AP]

Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. 2154), S15 [18JA]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 472), S4339 [10MY]

Power resources: improve global competitiveness in science and energy technology, strengthen basic research programs, and support mathematics and science education (see S. 2197), S211 [26JA]

———increase cooperation on energy issues between the U.S. and foreign governments and entities in order to secure the strategic and economic interests of the U.S. (see S. 2435), S5118 [24MY]

———promote renewable fuel and energy security (see S. 2817), S4617 [16MY]

———reduce U.S. addiction to oil, ensure near-term energy affordability, accelerate clean fuels and electricity, provide government leadership for a reliable energy future (see S. 2829), S4695 [17MY]

Public Health Service Act: provide waivers relating to grants for preventive health measures with respect to breast and cervical cancers (see S. 1687), S4554 [15MY]

Roque, Martha B.: condemn beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident (see S. Res. 469), S4156 [8MY]

Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (see S. Res. 500), S5490 [6JN]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 1881), S3379 [7AP]

Taxation: provide a credit for manufacture of flexible fuel motor vehicles and extend and increase the credit for alternative fuel refueling property (see S. 2816), S4617 [16MY]

———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S211 [26JA]

Transportation: improve maritime, rail, and public transportation security (see S. 2791), S4469 [11MY]

U.S. Marshals Service: authorizing appropriations for Fugitive Safe Surrender Program (see S. 2570), S5431 [5JN]

Uzbekistan: impose sanctions on certain officials responsible for the Andijan massacre (see S. 2770), S4211 [9MY]

Voting Rights Act: amend (see S. 2703), S4108 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: improve colorectal cancer screenings for certain TRICARE beneficiaries (see S. 2915), S4836 [19MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: support constitutional reform process (see S. Res. 400), S2027 [13MR]

Energy Policy Act: repeal fossil fuel energy tax incentives (see S. 2790), S4469 [11MY]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 2413), S2122 [14MR]

Intellectual property: protect globally (see S. Con. Res. 87), S2902 [5AP]

International Women's Day: designate (see S. Res. 393), S1893 [8MR]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations (see S. 2412), S2122 [14MR]

National Domestic Violence Hotline: anniversary (see S. Res. 373), S1414 [16FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 508), S5779 [13JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 507), S5779 [13JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: eliminate security risks by replacing the use of extremely hazardous gaseous chemicals with inherently safer technologies (see S. 2855), S4796 [18MY] (see S. 2920), S4891 [22MY]

Sudan: condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (see S. Res. 383), S1461 [17FE]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Lannak v. Biden, et al (see S. Res. 490), S4967 [23MY]

Cloture motions

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 (S. 147), motion to proceed, S5510 [6JN], S5640 [8JN]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), S7387 [12JY]

Remarks

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S337 [31JA]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, war on terror, and hurricane relief and recovery (H.R. 4939), S3485, S3486 [25AP], S3948, S3949, S3957 [3MY]

Armed Forces: improve colorectal cancer screenings for certain TRICARE beneficiaries, S6273 [21JN]

———improve colorectal cancer screenings for certain TRICARE beneficiaries (S. 2915), S4839 [19MY]

———provide reports on the withdrawal or diversion of equipment from Reserve units to other units being mobilized (S. 2681), S3717 [27AP]

Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S485 [2FE]

Capriglione, Michael: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Public Service Award recipient, S5774 [13JN]

Congress: clarify the application of the gift rule to lobbyists, S2498 [29MR]

———extend the ban on gifts from lobbyists to include meals and refreshments, S2498 [29MR]

———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S2498 [29MR]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 852), S1161, S1162 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5916, S5917, S5921 [15JN], S6230, S6273 [21JN], S6361, S6391 [22JN]

———Defense Health Program funding for force protection work and medical care at the Vaccine Health Care Centers, S6361 [22JN]

———retain title to aircraft provided to foreign countries for counter-drug activities, S6391 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), S7377, S7381, S7382, S7383 [12JY]

———rail and transit security grant programs funding, S7377, S7381, S7382, S7383 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S6011 [16JN]

Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities, S2498 [29MR]

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 (S. 147), motion to proceed, S5553 [7JN]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (S. 2413), S2126 [14MR]

International Women's Day: designate (S. Res. 393), S1902 [8MR]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy, S5916, S5917 [15JN]

———support the President in efforts to resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically, S5916, S5917, S5921 [15JN]

Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S3958 [3MY]

———prohibit funding to establish permanent U.S. military bases or to exercise U.S. control over oil infrastructure or reserves, S6230 [21JN], S6396 [22JN]

———prohibit use of funds to establish permanent U.S. military bases or to exercise U.S. control over oil infrastructure or oil reserves, S3957 [3MY]

———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6230 [21JN]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (S. 2370), S1796 [6MR], S6464 [23JN]

Minimum wage: level (S. 1062), S4209 [9MY]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: implement recommendations, S485 [2FE]

———implement recommendations (S. 2412), S2126 [14MR]

National Domestic Violence Hotline: anniversary (S. Res. 373), S1436 [16FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 508), S5812 [13JN]

National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, S2301 [16MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 507), S5811 [13JN]

Peace Corps: anniversary, S1677 [3MR]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 47), S2239 [16MR]

Safe Drinking Water Act: eliminate security risks by replacing the use of extremely hazardous gaseous chemicals with inherently safer technologies (S. 2855), S4805 [18MY]

———eliminate security risks by replacing the use of extremely hazardous gaseous chemicals with inherently safer technologies (S. 2920), S4894 [22MY]

Sudan: condemn attacks on civilians, call on all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement, approve peacekeeping forces, and urge the U.S. to help improve security in the Darfur region (S. Res. 383), S1473 [17FE]

Taxation: repeal oil industry subsidies, S3485, S3486 [25AP]

Votes: position on missed, S2184 [15MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Lannak v. Biden, et al (S. Res. 490), S5029 [23MY]

Testimonies

Oil Industry Subsidies: Several Oil Company Executives, S3486 [25AP]

Texts of

S. 2413, Return of Talent Act, S2127 [14MR]

S. 2855, Community Water Treatment Hazards Reduction Act, S4806 [18MY]

S. 2920, Community Water Treatment Hazards Reduction Act, S4895 [22MY]

S. Res. 490, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Lannak v. Biden, et al, S4972, S5029 [23MY]

Tributes

Bentsen, Lloyd, S5112 [24MY]

Byrd, Senator, S6008 [16JN]

Copper, Mary, S5223 [25MY]

Evans, David L., S1349 [15FE]

Meri, Lennart, S2527 [29MR]