FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. (a Senator from Wisconsin)
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), S3622 [26AP], S3726 [27AP], S3835 [1MY], S3986 [3MY]
Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), S454 [1FE], S647, S651, S663 [2FE]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2056, S2123, S2129 [14MR], S2216 [15MR]
Civil liberties: clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (S. 2271), S1440 [16FE]
Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1904, S1906, S1908, S1919 [8MR], S2314 [16MR], S2424 [27MR], S2478 [28MR], S2490, S2491, S2492, S2493, S2535 [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), S1311, S1312 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5606 [7JN], S5816 [13JN], S5882 [14JN], S5913, S5914, S5969, S5972, S5974 [15JN], S6121, S6156 [20JN], S6239, S6285, S6292, S6297, S6298, S6303, S6307, S6308, S6309 [21JN], S6351, S6382, S6383, S6422, S6429, S6434, S6435 [22JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 5441), S7353 [11JY], S7387, S7430, S7431 [12JY]
Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4356, S4370, S4371 [10MY]
Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2739 [3AP]
———reform (S. 2611), S4556 [15MY], S4697 [17MY], S4842 [19MY], S5146 [25MY]
Appointments
Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Into the House Chamber, H3141 [24MY]
Committee To Escort Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Into the House Chamber, H995 [15MR]
Articles and editorials
Another Cave-In on the Patriot Act, New York (NY) Times, S1602 [2MR]
Checks on the Patriot Act, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S1601 [2MR]
Fighting the Terrorists, Orlando (FL) Sentinel, S1601 [2MR]
True Patriots—Some in Congress Won't Let Terror Limit Freedom, Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette, S1602 [2MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see S. Res. 369), S769 [7FE]
Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads (see S. 3612), S6786 [29JN]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): establish position of U.S. Ambassador (see S. 2697), S4053 [4MY]
Bentsen, Lloyd: tribute (see S. Res. 489), S4967 [23MY]
Burma: condemn military junta for recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and call on the U.N. Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma (see S. Res. 484), S4837 [19MY]
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]
———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see S. 2553), S2901 [5AP]
Civil liberties: limit delays on notice of search warrants, enhance review and basis of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and create national security letter sunsets (see S. 2369), S1790 [6MR]
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 2296), S3705 [27AP]
Commodity Exchange Act: amend relative to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities (see S. 2642), S4892 [22MY]
Congress: provide transparency and integrity in the earmark process (see S. 2265), S979 [9FE]
Contracts: improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse, improving competition, and enhancing administration of Federal contracting personnel (see S. 2361), S1644 [2MR]
Courts: provide for ethics reform of the Federal judiciary and instill greater public confidence in the Federal courts (see S. 2202), S211 [26JA]
Crime: prohibit the unauthorized sale or acquisition of confidential telephone records (see S. 2178), S865 [8FE]
Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2784), S4468 [11MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify investigative authority of the privacy officer (see S. 2827), S7332 [11JY]
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: ensure State and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with pets or service animals during a disaster or emergency (see S. 2548), S7332 [11JY]
Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 431), S2902 [5AP]
FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 65), S2730 [3AP]
———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), S2314 [16MR]
Federal Election Administration: establish (see S. 3560), S6419 [22JN]
Government: require more rigorous requirements relative to ethics and lobbying (see S. 2180), S19 [20JA] (see S. 2180), S123 [25JA]
Great Lakes Interagency Task Force: establish (see S. 2912), S4836 [19MY]
Great Lakes Regional Collaboration: establish (see S. 2912), S4836 [19MY]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 399), S2027 [13MR]
Haiti: support democracy, development, and stabilization (see S. Res. 409), S2604 [30MR] (see S. Res. 476), S4523 [12MY]
India: condemn commuter rail terrorist attacks in Mumbai and express condolences to victims and their families (see S. Res. 527), S7415 [12JY]
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]
King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see S. Res. 362), S370 [31JA]
Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see S. 811), S2603 [30MR]
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]
Medicare: reduce coverage gap in prescription drug coverage through savings resulting from negotiation of prescription drug prices (see S. 2354), S1644 [2MR]
Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S2731 [3AP]
Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2235), S979 [9FE]
National and Global Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 422), S2800 [4AP]
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 426), S2902 [5AP]
National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 479), S4554 [15MY]
National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 180), S5232 [25MY]
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 Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 357), S249 [27JA]
National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see S. Res. 313), S3422 [24AP]
National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 378), S1414 [16FE]
National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 390), S1790 [6MR]
National security: require an investigation of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company (see S. 2333), S1645 [2MR]
Native Americans: clarify that Indian tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine (see S. 2643), S3506 [25AP]
Senate Rules: prohibit Members from using charitable foundations for personal gain (see S. Res. 492), S5432 [5JN]
Somalia: increase support to end violence, establish lasting peace, form a democratically elected and stable government, and eradicate radicalism and terrorism (see S. Res. 460), S3894 [2MY]
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]
Taxation: treat controlled foreign corporations established in tax havens as domestic corporations (see S. 779), S1461 [17FE]
Uganda: encourage prosecution of terrorists of the Lord's Resistance Army, provide humanitarian assistance, and designate a National Week of Prayer and Reflection for the people of Uganda (see S. Res. 366), S510 [2FE]
Voting Rights Act: amend (see S. 2703), S4212 [9MY]
Women: strengthen family planning services (see S. Res. 485), S4968 [23MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Automated Defibrillation in Adam's Memory (ADAM) Act: reauthorize (see S. 2428), S2312 [16MR]
Bush, President: censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (see S. Res. 398), S2027 [13MR]
Cameron, James: tribute (see S. Res. 518), S6154 [20JN]
China, People's Republic of: urge reinstatement of all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases, and revise law and practice standards (see S. Con. Res. 88), S3379 [7AP]
Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (see S. Res. 525), S6787 [29JN]
Crop Science Society of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 446), S3588 [26AP]
Indonesia: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of earthquake (see S. Res. 503), S5598 [7JN]
Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act: amend (see S. 2279), S1175 [14FE]
University of Wisconsin: tribute to men's cross country team (see S. Res. 428), S2902 [5AP]
———tribute to men's hockey team (see S. Res. 447), S3589 [26AP]
———tribute to women's hockey team (see S. Res. 429), S2902 [5AP]
Water: modernize water resources planning (see S. 2288), S1353 [15FE]
Women's Health Week: observance (see S. Con. Res. 95), S4796 [18MY] (see S. Res. 487), S4891 [22MY]
Documents
U.S. Constitution, S1562-S1565 [1MR]
Letters
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: several members of Committee on the Budget (Senate), S2292 [16MR]
Constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag: Evelyn Foote, Veterans for Common Sense (organization), S6506 [27JN]
———Michael S. Greco, American Bar Association, S6505 [27JN]
———Phyllis Snyder, National Council of Jewish Women, S6506 [27JN]
———Richard T. Foltin, American Jewish Committee, S6506 [27JN]
Maintain relief for certain immigrants under the Violence Against Women Act: Joanne Lin, Gail Pendleton, and Leni Marin, National Network To End Violence Against Immigrant Women, S5147 [25MY]
Lists
Supporters of Feingold amendment to S. 2611, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, to eliminate clear and convincing evidence standard for courts to stay the removal of an alien in certain circumstances, S5149 [25MY]
Petitions and memorials
Alaska: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1569 [1MR]
California: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1569 [1MR]
Colorado: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1570 [1MR]
Douglas County, WI, Board of Supervisors: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1573 [1MR]
Eau Claire, WI, City Council: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1573 [1MR]
Hawaii: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1570 [1MR]
Idaho: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1570 [1MR]
Madison, WI, City Council: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1573 [1MR]
Maine: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1571 [1MR]
Milwaukee, WI, City Council: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1574 [1MR]
Montana: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1571 [1MR]
Vermont: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement, S1572 [1MR]
Privilege of the floor
Flynt, Lara, S1367 [15FE]
Garg, Kumar, S5509 [6JN]
Irvine, Mary, S1367 [15FE]
Murphy, Michelle, S6588 [27JN]
Schiff, Bob, S1367 [15FE]
Slichter, Sumner, S1367 [15FE]
Weinberger, Paul, S1367 [15FE]
Remarks
Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S183 [26JA]
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), S3541 [26AP], S4024, S4026 [4MY]
———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), conference report, S5909 [15JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S2292 [16MR]
Armed Forces: establish pilot programs to authorize use of leave by caregivers for family members of certain individuals performing military service, S6273 [21JN], S6453 [23JN]
———improve the Transition Assistance Program provided for members being discharged, released from active duty, or retiring, S6453 [23JN]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3500 [25AP]
Automated Defibrillation in Adam's Memory (ADAM) Act: reauthorize (S. 2428), S2320 [16MR]
Belarus: democracy efforts, S2595 [30MR]
———elections, S2595 [30MR]
Black History Month: observance, S1126 [13FE]
Budget: reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), conference report, S4430 [11MY]
———reinstate pay-as-you-go requirement, S2054 [14MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2054 [14MR], S2234, S2292 [16MR]
Bush, President: censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (S. Res. 398), S2011 [13MR]
———censure relative to authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants (S. Res. 398), unanimous-consent request, S2010 [13MR]
Civil liberties: clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (S. 2271), S1381, S1382 [16FE], S1518, S1519, S1520, S1522 [28FE], S1558 [1MR]
———clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (S. 2271), motion to proceed, S1327, S1335, S1336, S1343 [15FE], S1377 [16FE]
Climate: address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments (S. Res. 312), S4962 [23MY]
———global warming, S2795 [4AP]
Congress: clarify the application of the gift rule to lobbyists, S2493, S2495, S2496, S2497, S2498 [29MR]
———extend the ban on gifts from lobbyists to include meals and refreshments, S1872 [8MR], S2493, S2495, S2496, S2497, S2498 [29MR]
———provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1872 [8MR], S2493, S2495, S2496, S2497, S2498, S2501 [29MR]
Conservation of natural resources: environmental and natural resources programs funding, S2234 [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), S1159 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5913, S5914, S5915 [15JN], S6201, S6239, S6273 [21JN], S6328, S6335 [22JN], S6453 [23JN]
Diseases: anniversary of first reported HIV/AIDS case in the U.S., S5594 [7JN]
———provide assistance to countries to combat avian influenza, S1887 [8MR]
Earth Day: observance, S3585 [26AP]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 1), motion to proceed, S5452 [6JN], S5517 [7JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, child, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 798), S6273 [21JN]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (S. 912), S1531 [28FE], S6410 [22JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 12), S6505, S6529 [27JN]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes, S1381 [16FE], S1519 [28FE]
Government: provide greater transparency relative to lobbying activities, S1872 [8MR], S2493, S2495, S2496, S2497, S2498, S2501 [29MR]
Hayden, Michael V.: nomination to be CIA Director, S5314 [26MY]
Health: establish an expedited procedure for congressional consideration of health care reform legislation (S. 934), S4425 [11MY]
———expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4425 [11MY]
———improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (S. 22), motion to proceed, S4145 [8MY]
Immigration: eliminate clear and convincing evidence standard for courts to stay the removal of an alien in certain circumstances, S5146, S5148, S5149, S5151, S5152, S5188 [25MY]
———improve border security, S3541 [26AP]
———reform (S. 2454), S3174 [6AP]
———reform (S. 2611), S5146, S5148, S5149, S5151, S5152, S5188 [25MY], S5333 [26MY]
Iran Nonproliferation Act: amend (S. 1976), S363 [31JA]
Iraq: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S3853 [2MY]
———spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6239 [21JN], S6328 [22JN]
Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5305 [26MY]
Kempthorne, Dirk: nomination to be Sec. of the Interior, S5321 [26MY]
Kenya: condemn use of security forces to limit freedom of the press and political discussion, S2306 [16MR]
Law enforcement: limit authority to delay notice of search warrants, S1383-S1385 [16FE], S1520 [28FE]
Libya: human rights violations, S4615 [16MY]
———international counterterrorism efforts, S4615 [16MY]
LIHEAP: funding (S. 2320), S1887 [8MR]
Madison, WI: anniversary, S3208
Medicare: prescription drug benefit coverage, S111 [25JA]
———provide extended and additional protection to beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug benefit plans (S. 1841), S4324 [10MY]
Members of Congress: require full payment and disclosure of corporate or charter flights, S2501 [29MR]
Minimum wage: level, S6201 [21JN]
National security: allow recipients of national security letters to consult an attorney and to challenge such letters in court, S1382 [16FE], S1519 [28FE]
———reform issuance of national security letters, S1382, S1383 [16FE], S1519 [28FE]
National Security Agency: Presidential authorization of electronic surveillance of certain U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants, S758-S761 [7FE]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: extend oversight to include all appropriations, S5914, S5915 [15JN]
———extend oversight to include certain supplemental appropriations, S4024 [4MY]
Palestine: elections, S324 [30JA]
Somalia: facilitate lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery, S6149 [20JN]
Southeast Asia: report on congressional delegation trip to Thailand and Indonesia, S2298-S2300 [16MR]
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, S4328 [10MY]
———U.N. peacekeeping force in the Darfur region funding, S4328 [10MY]
Supreme Court: decision on Clean Water Act wetlands protection, S6410 [22JN]
U.N. Human Rights Council: U.S. decision to decline candidacy on council, S3375 [7AP]
U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative: approve (S. 2429), S7281 [10JY]
———ensure cooperation in nuclear program is civilian in nature and that U.S. assistance will not be used in the development of nuclear weapons, S7281 [10JY]
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, S1562, S1565, S1569, S1573, S1575 [1MR], S1601, S1604, S1628 [2MR]
———reauthorize and improve (S. 1389), S969 [9FE]
Water: modernize water resources planning (S. 2288), S1354 [15FE]
Women: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services (S. 23), motion to proceed, S4145 [8MY]
Resolutions by organizations
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act reauthorization and improvement: Associated Students of Mount Holyoke College, S1603 [2MR]
———University of Texas Student Government, S1602 [2MR]
———University of Wisconsin Student Government, S1604 [2MR]
Texts of
S. 2288, Water Resources Planning and Modernization Act, S1356-S1358 [15FE]
S. 2428, Automated Defibrillation in Adam's Memory (ADAM) Act reauthorization, S2321 [16MR]
Tributes
Cameron, James, S6012
King, Coretta Scott, S758 [7FE]
Stein, Martin F., S1958