SMITH, GORDON (a Senator from Oregon)
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), S3522 [25AP], S3615 [26AP], S3706, S3758 [27AP]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2083, S2096, S2131, S2137 [14MR], S2220 [15MR]
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), S6014 [16JN], S6420 [22JN]
Health: expand access and reduce costs through creation of small business health plans and modernization of the health insurance marketplace (S. 1955), S4225, S4230, S4231 [9MY]
Immigration: reform (S. 2454), S2954 [5AP]
LIHEAP: funding (S. 2320), S1845 [7MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see S. 2487), S3507 [25AP]
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]
Arms control: provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and conventional arms disarmament (see S. 2566), S5660 [8JN]
Army: extend authority to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (see S. 2338), S2202 [15MR]
Bentsen, Lloyd: tribute (see S. Res. 489), S4967 [23MY]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: support constitutional reform process (see S. Res. 400), S2027 [13MR]
Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see S. 2321), S5231 [25MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 38), S5343 [26MY]
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), S5717 [12JN]
Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2784), S4468 [11MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project (see S. 2245), S728 [6FE]
Dept. of the Interior: reauthorize appropriations for Northwestern salmon run restoration programs (see S. 3522), S5950 [15JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence in the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 1537), S5660 [8JN]
Developing countries: provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see S. 2765), S4211 [9MY]
Disasters: authorize a program for the protection of the health and safety of residents, workers, volunteers, and others in a disaster area (see S. 1741), S4797 [18MY]
Diseases: increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (see S. 2465), S2467 [28MR]
Economy: improve American innovation and competitiveness in the global economy (see S. 2802), S4892 [22MY]
Education: expand Parents as Teachers programs and other programs of early childhood home visitation (see S. 503), S2027 [13MR]
———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), S447 [1FE]
FCC: make efforts to reduce telephone rates for Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas (see S. 2653), S3802 [1MY]
Federation Internationale de Football Association: prevent groups representing Iran from participating in sanctioned soccer matches (see S. Res. 436), S4213 [9MY]
FERC: extension of time required for construction of a hydroelectric project in Idaho (see S. 2035), S4554 [15MY]
Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 3275), S5600 [7JN]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 399), S2027 [13MR]
Homeless: establish a grant program to provide supportive services in permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals (see S. 709), S2122 [14MR]
Intellectual property: protect globally (see S. Con. Res. 87), S2902 [5AP]
Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see S. 333), S1579 [1MR]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see S. Con. Res. 98), S5659 [8JN]
King, Coretta Scott: tribute (see S. Res. 362), S370 [31JA]
LIHEAP: funding (see S. 2273), S1071 [10FE]
Medicare: eliminate months from calculation of any late enrollment penalty under the prescription drug program and provide additional funding for State health insurance counseling programs and area agencies on aging (see S. 2810), S4617 [16MY]
———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see S. 3500), S5876 [14JN]
Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see S. 2370), S1966 [9MR]
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), S447 [1FE]
National security: improve preparedness for and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies (see S. 3042), S5226 [25MY]
Native Americans: clarify that Indian tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine (see S. 2643), S3506 [25AP]
Oregon State University: tribute to baseball team (see S. Res. 523), S6560 [27JN]
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]
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: extend certain energy tax incentives (see S. 2401), S2800 [4AP]
———provide an incentive to preserve affordable housing in multifamily housing units which are sold or exchanged (see S. 3616), S6786 [29JN]
———provide incentives to promote research and development, innovation, and continuing education (see S. 2199), S211 [26JA]
Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2390), S2202 [15MR]
Transportation: improve maritime, rail, and public transportation security (see S. 2791), S4469 [11MY]
U.N.: recognize need to replace the Human Rights Commission with a new Human Rights Council (see S. Res. 387), S1644 [2MR]
———withhold U.S. contributions pending certification that the U.N. is not engaged in global taxation schemes (see S. 3633), S7331 [11JY]
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]
Vietnam: normal trade relations status (see S. 3495), S5779 [13JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see S. Res. 444), S3506 [25AP]
Dept. of Commerce: provide emergency disaster assistance to mitigate the economic losses caused by salmon fishery restrictions along the California and Oregon coast (see S. 2662), S3588 [26AP]
Dept. of the Interior: modify an amendatory repayment contract with the North Unit Irrigation District (see S. 2502), S2799 [4AP]
———study feasibility of establishing the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area in Washington and Oregon (see S. 3035), S5226 [25MY]
Foreign trade: provide that quantitative restrictions shall not apply to certain knit performance outerwear pants (see S. 3493), S5779 [13JN]
———provide that quantitative restrictions shall not apply to woven performance outerwear pants (see S. 3494), S5779 [13JN]
Health: support effective treatment of and access to care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (see S. Res. 420), S2730 [3AP]
Medicare: provide for additional outreach and education and provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the prescription drug program (see S. 2759), S4155 [8MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: eliminate cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see S. 2234), S446 [1FE]
———reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (see S. 2409), S2122 [14MR]
National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 464), S3984 [3MY]
Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 3512), S5874 [14JN]
———establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts (see S. 2397), S1965 [9MR]
———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (see S. 2677), S3704 [27AP]
———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (see S. 2585), S3212 [6AP]
———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see S. 3567), S6492 [26JN]
Cloture motions
Immigration: reform (S. 2611), S4880 [22MY], S5061 [24MY]
LIHEAP: funding (S. 2320), S1666 [3MR], S1815 [7MR]
Letters
Permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts: Norb Ryan, Jr., Military Officers Association of America, S3236 [6AP]
Privilege of the floor
Butler, Anne, S6321 [21JN]
Goodman, Matt, S5819 [13JN]
Kimball, Melissa, S6321 [21JN]
Price, Jonathan, S5819 [13JN]
Remarks
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), S3858 [2MY], S4017 [4MY]
Black History Month: observance, S1576 [1MR]
Budget: allow point of order to be raised against any legislation containing direct spending, S2265 [16MR]
———reconciliation of the tax relief provisions of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 4297), conference report, S4443 [11MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011 (S. Con. Res. 83), S2265 [16MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Education and Research Program funding, S9
Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 1145), S111 [25JA], S323 [30JA], S438 [1FE], S506 [2FE], S767 [7FE], S857 [8FE], S969 [9FE], S1349
Dept. of Commerce: provide emergency disaster assistance to mitigate the economic losses caused by salmon fishery restrictions along the California and Oregon coast, S4017 [4MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2766), S6218 [21JN]
Dept. of the Interior: modify an amendatory repayment contract with the North Unit Irrigation District (S. 2502), S2804 [4AP]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), conference report, S9
Diseases: anniversary of first reported HIV/AIDS case in the U.S., S5486 [6JN]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), motion to proceed, S5623 [8JN]
Iraq: spur political solution and encourage the people to provide for their own security through the redeployment of U.S. forces, S6218 [21JN]
Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (S. 311), S5486 [6JN]
Medicare: provide for additional outreach and education and provide a special enrollment period for individuals who qualify for an income-related subsidy under the prescription drug program (S. 2759), S4157 [8MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: reduce cost-sharing for certain dual eligible populations under the prescription drug benefit (S. 2409), S2124 [14MR]
Oregon State University: tribute to baseball team, S6548 [27JN]
Public lands: restore stability to payments made to States and counties containing certain Federal lands used for the benefit of public schools and roads, S3858 [2MY]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 267), S4463 [11MY]
Smith, Milan D., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4574, S4575 [16MY]
Taxation: eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing, S4444 [11MY]
———establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts (S. 2397), S1967 [9MR]
———extend the investment tax credit relative to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property (S. 2677), S3699 [27AP]
———permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts (S. 2585), S3235 [6AP]
———provide an incentive to preserve affordable housing in multifamily housing units which are sold or exchanged (S. 3616), S6803 [29JN]
Votes: correction, S5108 [24MY]
Tributes
Byrd, Senator, S5734 [13JN]
Dole, Bob, S5734 [13JN]
Keys, John W., III, S3208
Levin, Mark, S5715
Meier, Roger S., S5948