HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY (a Senator from Texas)
Amendments
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S2083, S2170 [13MR]
Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S7346 [24JY]
Computers: improve quality of Federal and State data on availability and quality of broadband services and promote deployment of affordable broadband services (S. 1492), S9843 [26SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8037 [1AU], S8277, S8294 [10SE]
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]
FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3554, S3606 [30AP], S3808 [6MY]
FCC: provide a short term extension of analog television broadcasting authority to ensure continuation of essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information (S. 3663), S10757 [20NO]
FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S3911 [7MY], S4056, S4108 [13MY]
Forest Service and Depts. of the Interior and Energy: authorize certain programs and activities (S. 2483), S816 [8FE]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2550 [3AP], S2617 [4AP], S2758 [8AP]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4200, S4201 [14MY]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 1195), S2981 [14AP], S3084 [16AP], S3166 [17AP]
Television: address digital television transition in border States (S. 2507), S8068 [1AU]
Appointments
Committee To Escort the President, H472 [28JA]
Conferee: H.R. 4040, CPSC Reform Act, S3549 [29AP]
Articles and editorials
Housing Bill Hammers Taxpayers, Wall Street Journal, S7495 [26JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop losses (see S. 3644), S10004 [27SE]
Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see S. 3406), S8180 [9SE]
Armed Forces: commend efforts, military leadership, and strategic success of troop surge in Iraq (see S. Res. 636), S8181 [9SE]
———improve educational assistance for members and veterans to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces (see S. 2938), S3507 [29AP]
———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), S6869 [16JY]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see S. 3356), S8385 [11SE]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 501), S2436 [3AP]
Armstrong, Anne Legendre: tribute (see S. Res. 645), S8035 [1AU]
Army: anniversary (see S. Res. 590), S5447 [10JN]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see S. Res. 513), S2977 [14AP]
ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see S. 2867), S3026 [15AP]
Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2631), S970 [13FE]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 3070), S4793 [22MY]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 466), S1419 [29FE]
Budget: establish a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government (see S. 2627), S970 [13FE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 41), S5755 [18JN]
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]
Civil Rights Act: mint coins in commemoration of semicentennial of enactment (see S. 1437), S7573 [28JY]
Computers: improve quality of Federal and State data on availability and quality of broadband services and promote deployment of affordable broadband services (see S. 1492), S9493 [25SE]
Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see S. 3159), S5832 [19JN]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 2543), S94 [22JA]
Dept. of Defense: assure the safety of expeditionary facilities, infrastructure, and equipment supporting U.S. military operations overseas (see S. 3580), S9492 [25SE]
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), S3257 [22AP]
———require State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funds awarded to States and political subdivisions be distributed within 120 days of the annual application period (see S. 2588), S543 [31JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans and their surviving spouses and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 3167), S6442 [8JY]
———expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 2799), S2346 [2AP]
Disasters: support efforts by local television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of natural disasters (see S. 1223), S1271 [27FE]
Economy: promote homeownership, manufacturing, and economic growth (see S. 12), S1419 [29FE]
Families and domestic relations: extend adoption incentives program, authorize States to establish a relative guardianship program, and promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 3038), S6159 [25JN]
Gasoline: stabilize prices (see S. 3202), S6285 [26JN]
Girl Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 3539), S9280 [23SE]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5657 [16JN]
Helms, Jesse: tribute (see S. Res. 608), S6362 [7JY]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 682), S9415 [24SE]
History: authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program (see S. 2262), S1385 [28FE]
Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see S. 2587), S543 [31JA]
———provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (see S. 3293), S6972 [21JY]
Insurance: provide enhanced health insurance marketplace pooling and relating market rating (see S. 2818), S3700 [1MY]
Intellectual property: enhance remedies for violations of laws (see S. 3325), S9416 [24SE]
———improve management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement (see S. 522), S1597 [5MR]
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: provide for continued oversight of the Internet domain name system and ensure physical location within the U.S. (see S. Res. 564), S4182 [14MY]
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), S6973 [21JY]
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: modify physician reimbursement policies to ensure a future physician workforce (see S. 2729), S2297 [1AP]
———preserve access to physicians' services (see S. 2785), S2297 [1AP]
Mental health: integrate services with physical health services, improve access to underserved areas, and provide grants to recruit mental health professionals (see S. 2182), S1202 [26FE]
Metzenbaum, Howard M.: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2133 [13MR]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 2883), S8132 [8SE]
NASA: anniversary (see S. Res. 651), S8036 [1AU]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 675), S9204 [22SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 675), S9204 [22SE]
National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 670), S9204 [22SE]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 622), S7279 [24JY]
National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 567), S4282 [15MY]
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), S2946 [10AP]
NIH: make emergency supplemental appropriations (see S. 3272), S6973 [21JY]
Paone, Martin P.: tribute (see S. Res. 420), S94 [22JA]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 826), S8131 [8SE]
Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see S. Res. 519), S3145 [17AP]
Power resources: promote energy security (see S. 2958), S3698 [1MY] (see S. 2973), S3742 [2MY]
Santa Fe, NM: mint coins in commemoration of quadricentennial (see S. 2498), S3509 [29AP]
SBA: make improvements to women's procurement program (see S. 2608), S6723 [15JY]
Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act: ensure retroactive application (see S. 2632), S3258 [22AP]
Taxation: allow carryback of certain net operating losses and suspend the alternative minimum tax limit on certain net operating losses (see S. 2650), S1054 [14FE]
———allow the purchase of health insurance with pre-tax dollars (see S. 2835), S2817 [9AP]
———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see S. 2821), S2435 [3AP]
———provide that certain tax planning inventions are not patentable (see S. 2369), S1598 [5MR]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see S. 2668), S7279 [24JY]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see S. 170), S94 [22JA]
Technology: develop the next generation of parental control technology (see S. 602), S9415 [24SE]
Telecommunications: improve effectiveness of rural health care support (see S. 3491), S9205 [22SE]
———require accurate transmission of voice communications network traffic identification information to allow for accurate billing (see S. 2919), S3444 [28AP]
Telephones: require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services (see S. 2998), S8276 [10SE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 656), S8383 [11SE]
Voting: improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see S. 3073), S4793 [22MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Brown, Monica L.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 91), S5753 [18JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey (see S. Con. Res. 71), S2134 [13MR]
Civil Rights Act: clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges (see S. 3209), S6285 [26JN]
Clean Air Act: limit use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard (see S. 3031), S4375 [19MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 2575), S492 [30JA]
———require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (see S. 2536), S93 [22JA] (see S. 2550), S207 [23JA]
FAA: reauthorize and modernize (see S. 2972), S3742 [2MY]
Fort Davis National Historic Site: expand (see S. 3452), S8130 [8SE]
SBA: reauthorize women's entrepreneurial development programs (see S. 3262), S6650 [14JY]
Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 3615), S9657 [26SE]
Cloture motions
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S269 [24JA], S387 [28JA]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4135 [14MY]
Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), House amendment, S10019 [27SE], S10037 [29SE]
Letters
Second Amendment Enforcement Act: several Senators, S9441 [25SE]
Suspend acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: several Senators, S4051 [13MY]
Remarks
Amtrak: reauthorize, S10031, S10032 [29SE], S10283 [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 amendments, S6234 [26JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S4051 [13MY]
Armed Forces: tribute to 4th Brigade Combat Team/1st Cavalry Division of the Texas National Guard, S1197 [26FE]
Aviation: ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, S3484 [29AP]
———modify funding requirements for new accruals under air carrier pension plans, S3429 [28AP], S3484 [29AP], S3556, S3568, S3583 [30AP]
———provide relief for all air carriers with pension plans that are not frozen pension plans (S. 191), S3556 [30AP]
Budget: comparison between congressional and Bush administration proposals, S1833 [11MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S1833 [11MR]
Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance: establish, S4051 [13MY]
Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), motion to proceed, S7094, S7107 [23JY]
Courts: grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S235 [24JA]
———prohibit granting of retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies in certain civil actions involving Presidentially authorized surveillance, S703 [6FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8932 [17SE]
Dept. of Energy: suspend filling of Strategic Petroleum Reserve for one year or until price of oil drops below a certain level in order to increase supply and reduce costs, S4051 [13MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require forgiveness of certain debts of veterans who die from service-connected disabilities incurred on active duty in a combat zone (S. 2536), S97 [22JA]
Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (H.R. 2831), motion to proceed, S3279 [23AP]
Diseases: remove barriers hindering cancer research and treatments, improve access to early detection measures and clinical trials, and reduce disparities in treatment, S4564 [21MY]
District of Columbia: revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), S9441, S9443, S9444, S9445 [25SE]
———revise firearms laws as necessary to comply with District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court decision while protecting law enforcement and security interests (H.R. 6842), unanimous-consent request, S9443 [25SE]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 2272), conference report, S1833 [11MR]
———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, S10283 [1OC]
FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3556, S3568, S3582, S3583, S3584 [30AP], S3771, S3777 [6MY]
———authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), motion to proceed, S3429 [28AP], S3482, S3484 [29AP]
———reauthorize and modernize (S. 2972), S3771 [6MY]
FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S4051 [13MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S235 [24JA], S703 [6FE]
GAO: ruling on FAA's proposal to auction off landing and takeoff slots at slot-controlled airports, S10462 [2OC]
Housing: prohibit lobbying and political donations from Fannie Mae (Government-sponsored enterprise) and Freddie Mac (Government-sponsored enterprise), S7494 [26JY]
———provide needed housing reform, S7494, S7495 [26JY]
Hurricanes: provide relief for the victims of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, S9004, S9005 [18SE]
Immigration: provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (S. 3293), S6975 [21JY]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S1227 [27FE]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S2716 [8AP]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1227 [27FE]
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, S6490 [9JY]
Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), S10283 [1OC]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, S4051 [13MY], S7094, S7107 [23JY]
Parliamentary inquiry, S3226 [22AP], S3583 [30AP]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S7494 [26JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), House amendments, S7495 [26JY]
———promote energy security, S4051 [13MY]
———provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices (S. 3044), motion to proceed, S5400 [10JN]
Product safety: establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and reauthorize and modernize the CPSC (H.R. 4040), conference report, S7877 [31JY]
Senate: legislative process, S3582, S3583 [30AP]
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5270), S991 [13FE]
———impose windfall profit tax on oil companies, S4051 [13MY]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), S9004, S9005 [18SE], S9237 [23SE]
Texas: express support and sympathy to victims of Hurricane Ike, S8906 [17SE]
Texas Independence Day: observance, S1443 [3MR]
Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), House amendment, S10031, S10032 [29SE], S10283, S10285 [1OC]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, S1441 [3MR]
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system, S10032 [29SE]
Tributes
Allard, Senator, S9629 [26SE]
Craig, Senator, S9629 [26SE]
Dole, Senator, S10962
Domenici, Senator, S9630 [26SE]
Hagel, Senator, S9629 [26SE]
Helms, Jesse, S6492 [9JY]
Johnson, Lyndon B., S4567 [21MY]
Kennedy, Senator, S4564 [21MY], S6490 [9JY]
Smith, Senator, S10964
Stevens, Senator, S10693 [20NO], S10969
Sununu, Senator, S10965
Warner, Senator, S9630 [26SE]