LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Addresses

FBI Anniversary Commemoration: Robert Mueller, FBI Director, E1566 [25JY]

Amendments

Awards, medals, prizes: establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by officers (S. 2565), S6300 [26JN]

Federal Protective Service: prohibit award of contracts under the contract security guard program to a business owned, controlled or operated by someone convicted of a felony (H.R. 3068), H10140 [27SE]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4079, S4082, S4086, S4093, S4115, S4117, S4118, S4119 [13MY], S4187, S4193, S4200, S4201 [14MY], S4286, S4287 [15MY]

Supreme Court: extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice (S. 3296), S9459, S9519 [25SE]

Appointments

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, S1208 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions

Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 954), H557 [29JA]

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), S3790 [6MY] (see H. Con. Res. 341), H3050 [5MY] (see H. Con. Res. 415), H8275 [16SE]

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] (see H.R. 5863), H2551 (see H.R. 5869), H2552 [22AP]

Awards, medals, prizes: establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by Federal law enforcement officers (see S. 2565), S445 [29JA]

Bureau of Prisons: provide stab-resistant personal body armor to all correctional officers and require such officers to wear such armor while on duty (see H.R. 6462), H6405 [10JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY] (see H. Res. 1360), H6824 [22JY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 308), H1220 [4MR]

Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (see S. 3391), S7904 [31JY] (see H.R. 5972), H3108 [6MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 621), S7149 [23JY]

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 562), S4106 [13MY]

DEA: anniversary (see S. Res. 610), S6363 [7JY] (see H. Con. Res. 369), H5214 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 7015), H9084 [23SE]

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] (see H. Res. 1429), H8049 [11SE]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (see H. Res. 1038), H1539 [11MR]

Dept. of Justice: assist State and local law enforcement agencies in locating, arresting, and prosecuting fugitives from justice (see S. 3143), S5697 [17JN]

———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 7227), H10641 [29SE]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 3012), S4106 [13MY] (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H556 [29JA]

———require Bureau of Prisons provision of secure storage areas in prison facilities for employees authorized to carry a firearm (see H.R. 5674), H1888 [1AP]

Dept. of State: restore responsibility over Police Training Teams used to support, train, and equip the Iraqi Police Service, and provide the majority of members of such training teams (see H.R. 6190), H4974 [4JN]

Disabled: provide public safety officer disability benefits to officers disabled before the enactment of the Federal public safety officer disability benefits law (see H.R. 6360), H6009 [24JN]

Disasters: establish a comprehensive national system for skilled construction workers to assist first responders (see H.R. 5815), H2441 [16AP]

Education: increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders (see H.R. 5516), H1183 [28FE]

FBI: authorize additional field agents to investigate financial crimes (see S. 3704), S10659 [19NO]

Firearms: provide exception to mandatory minimum sentences for officers who use or possess firearms during a crime committed during pursuit or apprehension of a suspect (see H.R. 6367), H6089 [25JN]

Immigration: provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (see S. 3293), S6972 [21JY]

———remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 6789), H7806 [1AU]

Lake County, IL: recognize law enforcement officers for their cooperative work with ATF agents and support ongoing efforts to protect communities from drugs and gangs (see H. Res. 1465), H8477 [18SE]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H3776 [13MY]

———provide grants to encourage entry of felony warrants into the FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) by State and local agencies and additional resources for extradition (see S. 3136), S5657 [16JN]

National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 670), S9204 [22SE]

National Guard: authorize the provision of support for border control activities of the Dept. of Homeland Security (see S. 2716), S1597 [5MR] (see H.R. 5562), H1444 [10MR]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6229 [8JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 537), S3442 [28AP]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1132), H2553 [22AP]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 356), H4321 [20MY]

Public safety officers: authorize Federal payment to first responders for costs associated with providing emergency services at international borders (see H.R. 5879), H2657 [23AP]

———provide adequate benefits to officers injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 3397), S7904 [31JY]

———provide enhanced benefits to survivors of Federal officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 7263), H10827 [3OC]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2346 [2AP] (see H. Res. 1073), H1973 [2AP]

Schools: recognize school resource officers and their role in keeping students, teachers, and administrators safe (see H. Res. 1009), H1183 [28FE]

Supreme Court: extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds (see H.R. 6855), H8018 [10SE]

———extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice (see S. 3296), S6972 [21JY]

Taxation: authorize tax credit bonds for capital improvements for police and fire departments (see H.R. 5952), H3018 [1MY]

———modify exception from penalty for early withdrawals from government retirement plans for qualified public safety employees (see H.R. 6157), H4830 [22MY]

Telecommunications: reserve certain proceeds from the auction of spectrum, including the auction of the D-block of spectrum, for use to provide interoperable devices to public safety personnel (see S. 3465), S8275 [10SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (see H. Res. 971), H870 [12FE]

U.S. Marshals Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 679), S9415 [24SE]

Cloture motions

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4135, S4150 [14MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), motion to proceed, S3883 [7MY], S4072 [13MY]

Letters

Call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H5846 [23JN]

Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act: Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10141 [27SE]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H10141 [27SE]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5138 [10JN]

———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5138 [10JN]

Postpone sentencing and reopen case of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H1070 [26FE]

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act: Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, S4133 [14MY]

Lists

Kentucky peace officers killed in the line of duty, July 24, 1998-July 24, 2008, S7205 [24JY]

Motions

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S3883 [7MY], S4137 [14MY]

Poems

``Unsung Hero,'' Albert C. Caswell, E959 [19MY]

``Up to the Lord, They Would Rise,'' Albert C. Caswell, E959 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Adams County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1396 [8JY]

Aguilar, Luis A.: tribute (H. Res. 954), H820-H823 [12FE], E107 [29JA]

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 (H. Con. Res. 415), H8377-H8379 [17SE], E1840 [18SE]

Antoine, Ricky: Texas Dept. of Transportation Traffic Officer of the Year award recipient, E2046 [27SE]

Awards: establish an awards mechanism to honor Federal officers injured in the line of duty (H.R. 4056), H2276-H2278 [15AP], E632 [16AP]

Awards, medals, prizes: establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by Federal law enforcement officers (S. 2565), H6736-H6740 [22JY]

Bartholomew County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1364 [26JN]

Border Patrol: anniversary, E1051 [23MY]

———call for investigation into release of the suspect accused of the murder of agent Luis A. Aguilar from Mexican jail, H6313 [9JY], H6678 [17JY]

———condemn physical attacks on agents by illegal aliens and drug smugglers, H354 [22JA], H626 [7FE]

———condemn prosecution of agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H1069-H1071 [26FE], H1216-H1218 [4MR]

———funding, H5135 [10JN]

———improve rules of engagement of officers in apprehending drug and human smugglers and provide support for such officers, H336 [17JA], H444 [23JA]

———request Presidential pardon for agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose A. Compean, H336 [17JA], H1944 [2AP], H1976, H1995 [3AP], H2630 [23AP], H3755 [13MY], H4128 [19MY], H5022 [5JN], H7991 [10SE]

Brinkley, Jeff: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E408 [13MR]

Burr, W.L. (Corky): International Association of Chiefs of Police Trooper of the Year Award nominee, E374 [12MR]

Camp Atterbury, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1361 [26JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7062 [24JY], E1570 [25JY]

———anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (H. Res. 1360), H6838, H6839 [23JY], E1541 [23JY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 308), H2885, H2886 [30AP]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7096 [24JY]

———tribute to John M. Gibson, Jacob J. Chestnut, and Douglas McMillan, H3190 [8MY]

Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 5972), H4901-H4903 [4JN]

———tribute (H. Res. 645), H6839, H6840 [23JY]

Coffee, Paul J.: Euless, TX, Police Dept. Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E455 [31MR]

Colleges and universities: adopt policy on a working relationship of campus security personnel with State and local law enforcement agencies for the investigation of felonies or a report of a missing student, H775, H776 [7FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): request hearing on prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H376 [22JA], H1019 [25FE], H2247 [14AP], H5394 [12JN]

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) (organization): tribute to Houston, TX, chapter, E1615 [30JY]

DEA: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 369), H6433-H6435 [14JY]

Dearborn County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1393 [8JY]

Decatur County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1375 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (H.R. 7015), E1891 [24SE]

———tribute to employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation (H. Res. 1038), H2088-H2092, H2124 [9AP], E578 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: require States to give priority to veterans, military personnel, teachers, and emergency response personnel when selling housing rehabilitated with Federal funds, H3175 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (H.R. 3546), H5805-H5807 [23JN], E1345, E1346 [25JN]

———authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (S. 231), H6445, H6446 [14JY]

———call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H5845 [23JN], H6548 [15JY]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H604 [6FE], H803 [7FE], H5544 [18JN]

———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 3971), H428-H431 [23JA], E2245 [3OC]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (H.R. 6045), H9884-H9886 [25SE], E2086 [27SE]

———proposed regulations to the Public Safety Officer's Benefit Program, E1829 [17SE], E1833 [18SE]

———require States receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) funding to collect data relative to racial distribution of criminal charges filed, H6446 [14JY]

———tribute to U.S. Marshall Service Fugitive Safe Surrender program, E2169 [30SE]

Disasters: provide health benefits to rescue, recovery, and cleanup workers whose health was adversely affected by the 9/11 disaster, H597 [6FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E335, E336, E337, E339 [10MR]

Federal Drug Agents Foundation: tribute, E1517 [22JY]

Hayslip, Robert: Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year Award recipient, H3190 [8MY]

Henry County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1362 [26JN]

Hertz, Clint: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E408 [13MR]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Police Dept., Clear Lake Patrol Division efforts to provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Ike, E2111 [28SE]

Immigration: require State and local law enforcement to determine immigration status of persons arrested for a felony, report such persons to Dept. of Homeland Security, and require detention pending removal, E395 [13MR]

Indiana: tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts in responding to severe storms, H5220 [11JN], E1216, E1222 [12JN]

Iraq: tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and security services for service in Iraq, H10954-H10957 [10DE]

Johnson County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1359 [26JN]

Juden, Drew: Missouri Police Chiefs Association Donald Red Loehr Outstanding Police Chief award recipient, E2354 [10DE]

Karam, Frank: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E969 [20MY]

Kids In Motion (organization): tribute, E1417 [9JY]

Klemas, Steve: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E404 [13MR]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H4977, H5022 [5JN], H5126-H5139 [10JN], E1197 [11JN], E1226 [12JN], E1243 [17JN]

———increase evidentiary standard required to convict a person for a drug offense and require screening of law enforcement officers or others acting under color of law participating in drug task forces (H.R. 253), H5807 [23JN], H6446 [14JY]

Madison County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1404 [8JY]

Maryland: tribute to Federal employees, E797 [1MY]

Middletown, NJ: tribute to retiring Middletown Police Dept., officers, E502 [3AP]

Minnesota: tribute to police officers, E316 [6MR]

Myers, Todd M.: Dept. of Justice Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipient, E266 [28FE]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1324), H7235-H7237 [29JY], H7707, H7776 [31JY], E1649, E1701 [1AU]

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week: observance, E635 [16AP]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program (H.R. 1700); Memphis, TN, H1207 [4MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H3781 [14MY], H3889, H3904 [15MY], E930, E932 [15MY], E955 [16MY]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1132), H4081-H4083 [19MY], H4402 [21MY], E982 [21MY]

Police Week: observance, H3055 [6MY], H3759-H3762 [13MY], H3781 [14MY], E950 [15MY]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp for officers killed in the line of duty (H. Con. Res. 356), E989 [21MY]

Poupard, Jay: Dept. of Justice Attorney General Special Commendation Award recipient, E1015 [22MY]

Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), H8394 [17SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (H. Res. 1073), H2824, H2825 [29AP], E486 [2AP], E797 [1MY]

Randolph County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1371 [26JN]

Rowland, James: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E542 [8AP]

Rush County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1380 [26JN]

———tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts in responding to severe storms, E1211 [12JN]

Saddle River, NJ: tribute to Saddle River Police Dept., Youth Leadership Program graduates, E1127 [3JN]

Salle, Chuck: Dept. of the Treasury Medal of Valor award recipient, H7634 [31JY]

Shelby County, IN: tribute to emergency management personnel, E1368 [26JN]

Smith, Todd: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E404 [13MR]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of police dept., E446 [31MR]

Supreme Court: extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds (H.R. 6855), H8085, H8086 [15SE], H8368 [17SE], E1825 [17SE]

Terrorism: tribute to members of Armed Forces, intelligence services, and first responders for role in war on terrorism, H8023 [11SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations, H640 [7FE], E132 [7FE]

———express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations (H. Res. 971), H876, H919-H922 [13FE], E195 [14FE]

University of Delaware: tribute to Dept. of Public Safety, E120 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers, S4734 [22MY]

———authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (S. 2867), S3031 [15AP]

Awards, medals, prizes: establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by Federal law enforcement officers (S. 2565), S448 [29JA]

———establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by officers (S. 2565), S6300-S6302 [26JN]

BIA: Public Safety and Justice Account funding, S1983 [12MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7204, S7205, S7243, S7245 [24JY]

———anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (S. Res. 621), S7197 [23JY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 308), S3930 [7MY]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7245 [24JY]

Capitol Police: tribute (S. Res. 621), S7197 [23JY]

Children and youth: permit Inspectors General to authorize staff to provide assistance to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, S9350 [24SE]

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) (organization): anniversary (S. Res. 562), S4120 [13MY]

DEA: anniversary, S6278 [26JN]

———anniversary (S. Res. 610), S6611 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: assist State and local law enforcement agencies in locating, arresting, and prosecuting fugitives from justice (S. 3143), S5821 [19JN]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S1962-S1964 [12MR], S2058, S2100 [13MR]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Meth Hot Spots Program funding, S1983 [12MR]

———Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) funding, S1974 [12MR], S3673 [1MY], S4562 [21MY]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, S4085 [13MY], S4277 [15MY]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (H.R. 6045), S10183, S10184 [30SE]

———extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (S. 3012), S4108 [13MY]

———prohibit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding to State or local governments that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, S2063, S2064 [13MR]

Disasters: first responders funding, S174 [23JA]

FBI: authorize additional field agents to investigate financial crimes (S. 3704), S10665 [19NO]

Florida: establish Regional Fugitive Task Force, S8976 [18SE]

Immigration: provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (S. 3293), S6974-S6976 [21JY]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America, S4613 [21MY], S5566-S5568 [12JN]

———ensure adequate funding for State drug task forces, S3673 [1MY], S4562 [21MY]

Maryland: tribute to officers that died in the line of duty, S4277 [15MY]

McGinn, Michael G.: nomination to be U.S. Marshall, S4435, S4438 [20MY]

Minneapolis, MN: Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center recipient of E9-1-1 Institute Outstanding Call Center award, S1594 [5MR]

National Commission on Public Safety Through Crime Prevention: establish (S. 1521), S1196 [26FE]

National First Responder Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 215), S9639 [26SE]

———designate (S. Res. 670), S9179, S9213 [22SE]

National Guard: authorize the provision of support for border control activities of the Dept. of Homeland Security (S. 2716), S1599, S1655 [5MR], S1661, S1665 [6MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S3997 [12MY], S4073 [13MY], S4277 [15MY]

———observance (S. Res. 537), S3447 [28AP], S3984 [8MY]

Police Week: observance, S3997 [12MY], S4073, S4097, S4098 [13MY], S4277 [15MY], S4372 [19MY]

Public safety officers: allow State and local governments to opt out of Federal collective bargaining obligations if such obligations would negatively impact public safety or services or increase local taxes, S4082-S4091 [13MY], S4134 [14MY]

———allow State and local governments to pass laws to opt out of Federal collective bargaining obligations within one year of enactment of such mandates, S4092, S4093 [13MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S3989 [12MY], S4072-S4095 [13MY], S4123, S4130-S4152 [14MY], S4277 [15MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), motion to proceed, S3883 [7MY], S4014-S4016, S4022 [12MY], S4072 [13MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), unanimous-consent request, S3883 [7MY], S4755 [22MY]

———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 2123), S3991 [12MY], S4050 [13MY]

———provide safety officer bill of rights relative to secret ballot votes on unionizing, use of dues collected by labor unions, and labor union financial transparency, S4079, S4080, S4086, S4090-S4092 [13MY], S4133 [14MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 497), S2362 [2AP], S3451 [28AP]

Senate Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus: introduction of immigration-related legislative package, S1662, S1664-S1669, S1700 [6MR], S1721 [7MR]

Shoreview, MN: tribute to law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and volunteers for efforts to locate man lost in Wisconsin woods, S6149 [25JN]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to law enforcement officers efforts during the Republican National Convention, S8173 [9SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations, S679, S680, S684 [6FE]

———express condolences to victims in Tennessee and gratitude to emergency response effort, S1191 [26FE], S1219 [27FE]

U.S. Marshals Service: anniversary (S. Res. 679), S9401 [24SE]

Reports filed

Death in Custody Reporting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3971) (H. Rept. 110-512), H352 [18JA]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 3971), S9492 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) Authorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 110-729), H5864 [23JN]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2565), S6017 [24JN]

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 4056), S7573 [28JY]

Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3068) (S. Rept. 110-455), S8375 [11SE]

Fugitive Information Networked Database (FIND) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3136), S9025 [18SE]

Grant Waivers or Reductions in Matching Requirement for Certain Bulletproof Armor Vest Purchases Under the Matching Grant Program for Bulletproof Armor Vests: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2511), S4282 [15MY]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6028) (H. Rept. 110-673), H4876 [3JN], H5109 [9JN]

Nomination of Clyde R. Cook, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6285 [26JN]

Nomination of George W. Venables To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9492 [25SE]

Nomination of Michael G. McGinn To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3401 [24AP]

Nomination of William J. Hawe To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1703 [6MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 537), S3975 [8MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 497), S3254 [22AP]

U.S. Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5972) (H. Rept. 110-679), H4973 [4JN]

U.S. Supreme Court Police Authority To Protect Court Officials Off the Supreme Court Grounds Extension and Change the Title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3296), S8375 [11SE]

Resumes

McGinn, Michael G., S4438 [20MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 308, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H2885 [30AP]

H. Con. Res. 369, DEA anniversary, H6433 [14JY]

H. Con. Res. 415, observe anniversary of State-based alcoholic beverage regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system, H8377 [17SE]

H. Res. 645, tribute to Capitol Police, H6839 [23JY]

H. Res. 954, tribute to Luis A. Aguilar, H820 [12FE]

H. Res. 971, express condolences to victims of tornadoes in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations, H919 [13FE]

H. Res. 1038, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation, H2088 [9AP]

H. Res. 1073, Public Service Recognition Week, H2824 [29AP]

H. Res. 1132, support goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, H4081 [19MY]

H. Res. 1324, support goals and ideals of National Night Out, H7235 [29JY]

H. Res. 1360, John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut deaths anniversary, H6838 [23JY]

H. Res. 1429, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts to protect and secure the Nation and support for National Preparedness Month, H10274 [27SE]

H.R. 3068, Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act, S9336 [23SE]

H.R. 3546, Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) authorization, H5805 [23JN]

H.R. 3971, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H428 [23JA]

H.R. 4056, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act, H2276 [15AP]

H.R. 5972, U.S. Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act, H4901 [4JN]

H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act, H5126-H5132 [10JN]

H.R. 6045, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, H9884 [25SE]

H.R. 6855, U.S. Supreme Court Police authority to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Ground extension, H8085 [15SE]

S. 231, Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) authorization, H6445 [14JY]

S. 2565, Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act, H6736-H6739 [22JY]

S. 3012, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S4109 [13MY]

S. 3136, Fugitive Information Networked Database (FIND) Act, S5659 [16JN]

S. 3293, Border Law Enforcement Relief Act, S6975 [21JY]

S. 3296, extend authority of the U.S. Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice, S6976 [21JY], S9459 [25SE], H10254 [27SE]

S. Res. 472, tribute to Dept. of Homeland Security employees, partners at all levels of government, and other emergency response providers for efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation, S1531, S1547 [4MR]

S. Res. 497, Public Service Recognition Week, S2362 [2AP], S3451 [28AP]

S. Res. 537, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3447 [28AP], S3985 [8MY]

S. Res. 551, observe anniversary of State-based regulation and recognize State officials, public health community, and industry members for creating a successful regulatory and distribution system, S9436 [24SE]

S. Res. 562, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) (organization) anniversary, S4114, S4121 [13MY]

S. Res. 610, DEA anniversary, S6365 [7JY], S6611 [11JY]

S. Res. 621, John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut deaths anniversary and tribute to the Capitol Police, S7179, S7197 [23JY]

S. Res. 670, National First Responder Appreciation Day, S9183, S9212 [22SE]

S. Res. 679, U.S. Marshals Service anniversary, S9424 [24SE]