CARPER, THOMAS R. (a Senator from Delaware)

Addresses

U.S. Foreign Policy: Senator Biden, S3071-S3073 [16AP]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4504 [20MY], S6299 [26JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S1887 [11MR], S2000 [12MR], S2067 [13MR]

CPSC: provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), S1715 [6MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8192, S8216 [9SE], S8865 [16SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and improve investigation and prosecution of predators (S. 1738), S9535 [25SE]

Diseases: establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (S. 1382), S9323 [23SE]

EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S4877 [2JN], S5225, S5245, S5265, S5266 [5JN]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3606, S3609 [30AP], S3811 [6MY]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S3982 [8MY], S4056 [13MY]

Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2524, S2551 [3AP], S2665 [7AP], S2745 [8AP], S2807 [9AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 394), S8383 [11SE]

Air pollution: reduce air pollution from marine vessels (see S. 1499), S2818 [9AP]

Alcoholic beverages: observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system (see S. Res. 551), S4970 [3JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see S. 3406), S8385 [11SE]

Amtrak: increase availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity rail service (see S. 3360), S7629 [29JY]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see S. 714), S10069 [29SE]

Armed Forces: mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see S. 2579), S6505 [9JY]

———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see S. 3356), S8949 [17SE]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 501), S2436 [3AP]

Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 3070), S5448 [10JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

Capitol Police: tribute (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (see S. 2707), S1596 [5MR]

Children and youth: repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see S. 803), S6604 [11JY]

Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see S. 1437), S5754 [18JN]

Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (see S. 3268), S6870 [16JY]

———reduce speculation in crude oil markets (see S. 3183), S6019 [24JN]

Contracts: ensure greater transparency in the Federal contracting process and help prevent contractors that violate criminal laws from obtaining Federal contracts (see S. 2916), S4183 [14MY]

———improve Federal agency awards and oversight of contracts and assistance and strengthen accountability of Government-wide suspension and debarment system (see S. 2904), S3893 [7MY]

Credit: create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators and develop minimum standards of conduct to be enforced by State regulators (see S. 2595), S4488 [20MY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 789), S2945 [10AP]

Crime: strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting (see S. 261), S8528 [15SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: tribute to employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see S. Res. 472), S1521 [4MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and improve investigation and prosecution of predators (see S. 1738), S8856 [16SE]

———modify practices relative to attorney-client privilege (see S. 186), S5657 [16JN] (see S. 3217), S6286 [26JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve authority of Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (see S. 3731), S10881 [10DE]

Education: develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs (see S. 3200), S6972 [21JY]

Election Assistance Commission: establish a Vote by Mail grant program (see S. 979), S3207 [21AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: strengthen mentoring programs (see S. 1812), S6972 [21JY]

EPA: conduct study on black carbon emissions (see S. 3489), S8528 [15SE]

———oppose a proposed regulation now under review by OMB that would undercut air quality protections for national parks, national wilderness areas, national monuments, and national seashores (see S. Res. 729), S10881 [10DE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see S. 2059), S4029 [12MY]

FDA: finalize proposed rule on sunscreen product labeling (see S. 3425), S8035 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: require development of initiatives to reduce daily consumption of gasoline and other fuels (see S. Res. 577), S4793 [22MY]

Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council: establish (see S. 2197), S3258 [22AP]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 2577), S1419 [29FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 476), S1741 [7MR]

Health: provide revised standards for quality assurance in screening and evaluation of gynecologic cytology preparations (see S. 2510), S8384 [11SE]

Helms, Jesse: tribute (see S. Res. 608), S6362 [7JY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2279), S1122 [25FE]

Iran: respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see S. Res. 580), S6561 [10JY]

Iraq: make technical corrections to legislation providing special immigrant status for certain Iraqis (see S. 2829), S3305 [23AP]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see S. Res. 522), S3145 [17AP]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (see S. Res. 571), S4487 [20MY]

Lantos, Tom: tribute (see S. Res. 446), S849 [11FE]

Medicare: provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see S. 329), S4029 [12MY]

Metzenbaum, Howard M.: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2133 [13MR]

NASA: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 2159), S2134 [13MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 556), S3975 [8MY]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 430), S329 [25JA]

National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 557), S3975 [8MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 2681), S5963 [23JN]

Pakistan: authorize appropriations to promote an enhanced strategic partnership (see S. 3263), S7031 [22JY]

Paone, Martin P.: tribute (see S. Res. 420), S94 [22JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: authorize grants for Presidential Centers of Historical Excellence (see S. 3477), S9659 [26SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2346 [2AP]

Railroads: support development of high-speed rail (see S. 3700), S10659 [19NO]

Science: provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science parks to promote the clustering of innovation through high technology activities (see S. 1373), S1122 [25FE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 536), S3442 [28AP]

Ships and vessels: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (see S. 3204), S6285 [26JN]

Sudan: call for peace in Darfur region (see S. Res. 455), S1468 [3MR]

Tariff: provide duty-free treatment of certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan (see S. 2776), S5964 [23JN]

Taxation: treat automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 582), S2974 [14AP]

Television: establish a Federal interagency task force to improve public awareness among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending digital television transition (see S. 2125), S971 [13FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 656), S8383 [11SE]

Transportation: improve safety and convenience of street and highway transportation for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users as well as children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities (see S. 2686), S1467 [3MR]

Tubman, Harriet: designate national day of remembrance (see S. Con. Res. 69), S1703 [6MR]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 2606), S1878 [11MR]

USASpending.gov: improve and strengthen transparency, accessibility, and quality of public data on Internet site that lists all entities and organizations receiving Federal funds (see S. 3077), S4969 [3JN]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see S. 2766), S3443 [28AP]

World Friendship Day: designate (see S. Res. 464), S1419 [29FE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 903), S3790 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority and reinstate pay-as-you-go rules (see S. 3006), S4028 [12MY]

English language: require accreditation of training programs (see S. 3658), S10176 [30SE]

EPA: promulgate regulations to control hazardous air pollutant emissions from electric utility steam generating units (see S. 2643), S1054 [14FE]

Food: require chain restaurants and grocery stores to disclose nutritional information on prepared foods (see S. 3575), S9492 [25SE]

Government: require greater accountability for cost overruns on Federal information technology investment projects (see S. 3384), S7904 [31JY]

Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see S. 2583), S543 [31JA]

Information services: enhance information security of the Federal Government (see S. 3474), S8383 [11SE]

National Governors Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 568), S4282 [15MY]

Postal Service: modify authority relative to air transportation contracts (see S. 3536), S9204 [22SE]

Taxation: permanently extend estate tax relief (see S. 3284), S6937 [17JY]

Transportation: require States and metropolitan planning organizations to develop transportation greenhouse gas reduction plans (see S. 3624), S9657 [26SE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8470 [12SE], S8826 [16SE]

EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S5019 [4JN], S5333 [6JN]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3689 [1MY], S3777 [6MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), S6470 [9JY]

———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), motion to proceed, S5950 [23JN], S6141 [25JN], S6224 [26JN]

———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S302 [24JA], S388 [28JA], S813 [8FE], S890 [12FE]

LIHEAP: funding (S. 3186), motion to proceed, S7131 [23JY], S7508 [26JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), motion to proceed, S6224, S6231 [26JN]

National objectives: advance America's priorities (S. 3297), motion to proceed, S8934 [17SE]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4150 [14MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), motion to proceed, S8934 [17SE]

Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), House amendment, S10019 [27SE], S10037 [29SE]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (S. 2731), motion to proceed, S6493 [9JY], S6596 [11JY]

Privilege of the floor

Cordova, Karl, S5119 [4JN]

Jackson, Alicia, S5119 [4JN]

Knowles, Lucas, S5119 [4JN]

Mignone, Bryan, S5119 [4JN]

Remarks

Air pollution: establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S5001 [4JN]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, S6715 [15JY]

Amtrak: reauthorize, S10040 [29SE], S10287 [1OC]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), House amendment, S4727 [22MY]

Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, S4727 [22MY]

Browne, Alexandra: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S3500 [29AP]

Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance: establish, S3846 [7MY]

Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S7442 [25JY]

Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S6419 [8JY]

Delaware: tribute to health centers, S6717 [15JY]

Dover AFB, DE: Dept. of Defense Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence recipient, S3063 [16AP], S3787 [6MY]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of automobile industry, S10825 [9DE], S10919 [11DE]

———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S464 [30JA]

Education: develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs (S. 3200), S10552 [17NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: strengthen mentoring programs (S. 1812), S10552 [17NO]

EPA: accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction supplemental environmental projects (S. 2146), House amendment, S5712, S5715 [18JN], S5800 [19JN]

———establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S4999 [4JN]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S3846 [7MY]

FHA: modernize, S464 [30JA]

Folt, Taylor: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S3500 [29AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), S6419 [8JY]

Government: require greater accountability for cost overruns on Federal information technology investment projects (S. 3384), S7929 [31JY]

Henry, Jenna: EPA Glen Witmer Award recipient, S6152 [25JN]

Holder, Eric H., Jr.: nomination to be Attorney General, S10919 [11DE]

Housing: provide needed housing reform, S1361, S1362 [28FE], S2270 [1AP], S2786 [9AP], S5800 [19JN], S7443 [25JY], S7513 [26JY]

I Love To Write Day: observance, S10644 [19NO]

Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (S. 2583), S544 [31JA]

Information services: enhance information security of the Federal Government (S. 3474), S8388 [11SE]

Israel: independence anniversary, S3942 [8MY]

Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc.: Affordable Housing Finance (publication) Reader's Choice Award for Best Homeownership Project recipient, S278 [24JA]

Lingenfelter, Robert (Link): Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Preserve America Delaware History Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6011 [24JN]

National Governors Association: anniversary (S. Res. 568), S4271, S4272 [15MY]

National Mentoring Month: observance, S10552 [17NO]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S9636 [26SE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S3479-S3481 [29AP], S4999 [4JN], S5486 [11JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, S5486 [11JN], S7442 [25JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2786 [9AP]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), House amendments, S5800 [19JN], S7443 [25JY], S7513 [26JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed, S1361, S1362 [28FE], S2270 [1AP]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology, S3479 [29AP]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 1195), S3136 [17AP]

Schuck, Anna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S3500 [29AP]

Senate: legislative program, S6595 [11JY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, create energy tax incentives, and provide disaster relief (S. 3335), S7485 [25JY]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), motion to proceed, S5486 [11JN]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), motion to proceed, S10919 [11DE]

Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), House amendment, S10040 [29SE], S10287 [1OC]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5501), unanimous-consent agreement, S6596 [11JY]

———reauthorize (S. 2731), motion to proceed, S6595 [11JY]

Votes: position on missed, S7513 [26JY]

Waldman, Matthew: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S3500 [29AP]

Texts of

S. 2583, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act, S545-S547 [31JA]

S. 3384, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act, S7929-S7932 [31JY]

S. 3474, Federal Information Security Management Act, S8389-S8391 [11SE]

Tributes

Adams, Thurman G., Jr., S2340 [2AP]

Biden, Senator, S3071 [16AP]

Garland, Ronald, S3787 [6MY]

Harris, Patricia B., S6511 [10JY]

Johnson, Ray, S7898 [31JY]

Warner, Senator, S10040 [29SE]

Woodruff, Valerie, S10557 [17NO]