HAGEL, CHUCK (a Senator from Nebraska)

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), S3521 [25AP], S3691 [27AP], S3802 [1MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2044 [13MR], S2109, S2130, S2131 [14MR], S2220 [15MR], S2252, S2315 [16MR]

Congress: provide greater transparency in the legislative process (S. 2349), S1983 [9MR]

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), S1022 [9FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5859, S5892 [14JN], S5917, S5969 [15JN], S6020, S6021 [16JN], S6156 [20JN], S6308, S6310 [21JN], S6382, S6434 [22JN]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2613, S2665, S2666 [30MR]

———reform (S. 2611), S4642 [16MY], S5119 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses (see S. 2438), S2313 [16MR]

Armed Forces: limit increase in the cost of TRICARE health care services for military retirees (see S. 2617), S3378 [7AP]

———prohibit picketing at funerals of members and former members (see S. 2452), S4212 [9MY]

Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (see S. 2566), S4968 [23MY]

Army: anniversary (see S. Res. 512), S5951 [15JN]

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]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 380), S1414 [16FE]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see S. 2321), S4696 [17MY]

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

Civil liberties: clarify disclosure requirements for individuals who receive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act orders and national security letters, and for library records (see S. 2271), S1071 [10FE]

———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]

———provide in statute for the conduct of electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists and ensure the civil liberties of U.S. citizens are safeguarded (see S. 2455), S2313 [16MR]

Clean Air Act: require all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles to contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel (see S. 3553), S6283 [21JN]

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

Day of Hearts—Congenital Heart Defect Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 69), S511 [2FE]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see S. 1862), S5431 [5JN]

———establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy (see S. 2796), S4892 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish procedures for the review of electronic surveillance programs (see S. 2453), S3802 [1MY]

———reauthorize grant program for reentry of offenders into the community and establish a task force on Federal programs and activities relating to the reentry of offenders into the community (see S. 1934), S1415 [16FE]

Dept. of the Interior: offer the 181 Area of the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas leasing (see S. 2253), S1645 [2MR]

Diseases: advance medical research and treatments of pediatric cancers, ensure access to current treatments and information, establish a national childhood cancer database, and promote public awareness (see S. 2393), S6155 [20JN]

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]

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]

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), S2123 [14MR]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance (see S. Res. 445), S3506 [25AP]

Immigration: reform (see S. 2611), S3378 [7AP]

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]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 370), S6283 [21JN]

Medicare: restore financial stability to anesthesiology teaching programs for resident physicians (see S. 2990), S6788 [29JN]

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

Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2235), S511 [2FE]

National and Global Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 422), S2800 [4AP]

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), S330 [30JA]

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see S. Res. 313), S728 [6FE]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2491), S5491 [6JN]

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

Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. 2154), S125 [25JA]

Patriotism: affirm that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English (see S. Res. 458), S3894 [2MY]

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]

———permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (see S. 2787), S5661 [8JN]

———support the ``25 x 25 Initiative'' which envisions that farm, forestry, and ranch lands will provide at least 25 percent of the energy consumed in the U.S. by the year 2025 (see S. Con. Res. 97), S5599 [7JN]

Puerto Rico: provide for a plebiscite on the status of the territory (see S. 2661), S3588 [26AP]

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

Senate: provide a point of order against out of scope material in conference reports, open the process of earmarks, and ensure availability of conference reports prior to consideration (see S. Res. 365), S770 [7FE]

Taxation: eliminate limitation on the foreign earned income exclusion (see S. 3496), S7416 [12JY]

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

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 1479), S4967 [23MY]

U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program: establish (see S. 2200), S4967 [23MY]

Veterans: expand and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of veterans (see S. 2014), S2534 [29MR]

Vietnam: normal trade relations status (see S. 3495), S5779 [13JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: provide deadline for final approval of visitor center (see S. 2419), S2202 [15MR]

Voting Rights Act: amend (see S. 2703), S3984 [3MY]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see S. 728), S3420 [24AP]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see S. 1172), S728 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dallas, TX: modify restrictions on the provisions of air transportation to and from Love Field (see S. 2857), S4835 [19MY]

Diseases: call for the declaration of lung cancer as a public health priority and the implementation of a comprehensive interagency program to reduce lung cancer mortality (see S. Res. 408), S2467 [28MR]

Immigration: reform (see S. 2612), S3378 [7AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2185), S123 [25JA]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 405), S2415 [27MR]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute (see S. Res. 491), S5117 [24MY]

Taxation: provide a credit to certain concentrated animal feeding operations for the cost of complying with environmental protection regulations (see S. 3596), S6786 [29JN]

Cloture motions

Civil liberties: 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, S1169 [14FE], S1379 [16FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S6142 [20JN], S6335 [22JN]

England, Gordon R.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S2897 [5AP]

Flory, Peter C.W.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Policy, S2898 [5AP], S3366 [7AP]

Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2393 [16MR], S2896 [5AP]

———reform (S. 2454), motion to commit, S3357 [7AP]

Kempthorne, Dirk: nomination to be Sec. of the Interior, S5128 [24MY]

Powell, Benjamin A.: nomination to be Office of the Director of National Intelligence General Counsel, S2897 [5AP]

Smith, J. Dorrance: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Public Affairs, S2898 [5AP]

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, S1561 [1MR]

Remarks

Alito, Samuel A., Jr.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S158 [26JA]

Army: anniversary (S. Res. 512), S5897 [14JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2252 [16MR]

Comprehensive Entitlement Reform Commission: establish, S2252 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S5918 [15JN], S6225, S6226 [21JN]

Immigration: prohibit granting of amnesty to certain undocumented individuals, S4670 [17MY]

———prohibit H-2C nonimmigrants from adjusting to lawful permanent resident status, S4781 [18MY]

———reform (S. 2611), S4670 [17MY], S4781 [18MY], S5089 [24MY]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy, S5918 [15JN]

———support the President in efforts to resolve crisis regarding the nuclear program diplomatically, S5918 [15JN]

Iraq: spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6225, S6226 [21JN]

Memorial Day: observance, S5209 [25MY]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute (S. Res. 491), S5124 [24MY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, S1677 [3MR]

Tributes

Allen, Lonnie C., Jr., S4882 [22MY]

Avery, Garrison, S722 [6FE]

Jones, Jeremy, S6773 [29JN]

Madison, Tim, S5769 [13JN]

Montgomery, G.V. (Sonny), S4688 [17MY]

Rice, John and Evelyn, S5209 [25MY]

Slaven, Benjamin J., S5769 [13JN]

Wallace, Terry, S7280 [10JY]

Weinberger, Caspar, S2526 [29MR]

Zoucha, Brent, S5769 [13JN]