REID, HARRY (a Senator from Nevada)
Amendments
Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (H.R. 7222), S10491 [2OC]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4506, S4527 [20MY], S4627, S4664, S4702 [21MY], S4815, S4823, S4831 [22MY]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S1885 [11MR], S2063, S2067, S2184 [13MR]
Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S7129, S7130, S7190 [23JY], S7335 [24JY]
Crime: provide for more effective prosecution of cases involving child pornography (H.R. 4120), S9326, S9343 [23SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8159, S8160, S8187, S8191, S8200, S8201 [9SE], S8318 [10SE], S8428 [11SE], S8530, S8558 [15SE], S8870 [16SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9622, S9846, S9851 [26SE]
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, S9324 [23SE]
Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S656, S663, S670 [5FE], S773, S797 [7FE]
EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S5017, S5018, S5019, S5103, S5104 [4JN]
FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3449 [28AP], S3581, S3582, S3601, S3641 [30AP], S3656, S3722 [1MY]
FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S3950, S3981, S3982 [8MY], S4056 [13MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S300, S302 [24JA]
House of Representatives: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 440), S10491, S10504 [2OC]
———provide that the usual day for paying salaries may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5493), S3836, S3837 [6MY]
Iraq: urge neighboring countries and other international partners to fulfill pledges to provide reconstruction assistance and consider merging U.S. assistance with international funds (S. Res. 494), S3726 [1MY]
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 (S. 3101), S5634, S5635 [12JN]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S2495 [3AP], S6447, S6448 [8JY], S7131, S7190 [23JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), S9285, S9304 [23SE]
Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), S10015, S10016, S10019 [27SE]
Appointments
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint), S1484 [3MR]
Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern Into the House Chamber, H2860 [30AP]
Committee To Escort the President, H472 [28JA]
Articles and editorials
Reid Won't Allow Offshore Vote in Senate, H7653 [31JY]
Up or Down, Washington (DC) Post, S693 [6FE]
While the Election Watchdog Wanders, New York (NY) Times, S693 [6FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Americans With Disabilities Act: restore intent and protections (see S. 3406), S7905 [31JY]
Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Res. 501), S2436 [3AP]
Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see S. Res. 445), S784 [7FE]
Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 3070), S5448 [10JN]
CFTC: provide greater resources and authority to improve transparency and accountability in the energy futures markets (see S. 3130), S5592 [12JN]
China, People's Republic of: end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (see S. Res. 504), S2819 [9AP]
Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 3068), S4793 [22MY]
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), S9493 [25SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see S. 3308), S7030 [22JY]
———provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for guaranteed housing loans (see S. 2768), S2132 [13MR]
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 (see S. 1843), S2974 [14AP]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see S. 625), S9281 [23SE]
Federal agencies and departments: require development of initiatives to reduce daily consumption of gasoline and other fuels (see S. Res. 577), S4793 [22MY]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 476), S1741 [7MR]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 682), S9415 [24SE]
Iraq: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S. 2633), S970 [13FE]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 584), S5204 [5JN]
LIHEAP: funding (see S. 3186), S6651 [14JY]
Medicaid: disapprove rule on optional State plan case management services (see S.J. Res. 30), S2133 [13MR]
———restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics (see S. 2347), S3081 [16AP]
Medicare: improve access of beneficiaries to immune globulins (see S. 2990), S8132 [8SE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 80), S3891 [7MY] (see S. Res. 625), S7479 [25JY]
National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day: designate (see S. Res. 665), S9025 [18SE]
National and Community Service Act: expand and improve opportunities for service (see S. 3487), S10660 [19NO]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 462), S1271 [27FE]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 482), S2133 [13MR]
National Day of the Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 450), S970 [13FE]
National Methamphetamine Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 703), S10486 [2OC]
Nevada: ratify a water settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (see S. 3734), S10946 [11DE]
Nuclear energy: provide for thorium fuel cycle nuclear power generation (see S. 3680), S10486 [2OC]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 826), S10069 [29SE]
Santa Fe, NM: mint coins in commemoration of quadricentennial (see S. 2498), S3027 [15AP]
Senate: continue certain Federal employee benefits for certain employees of the Senate Restaurants after operations of the restaurants are contracted to a private business concern (see S. 2967), S3699 [1MY]
———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 723), S10812 [8DE]
Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see S. 2120), S849 [11FE]
Social Security: preserve access to Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program during an economic downturn (see S. 2819), S4488 [20MY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, create energy tax incentives, and provide disaster relief (see S. 3335), S7279 [24JY]
Terrorism: require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see S. 2634), S970 [13FE]
Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 2119), S1598 [5MR]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 903), S3790 [6MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (see S. 3604), S9657 [26SE] (see S. 3689), S10578 [17NO]
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]
Carson City, NV: promote conservation and provide for sensible development (see S. 3393), S7904 [31JY] (see S. 3603), S9493 [25SE]
Chinese Americans: recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (see S. Res. 457), S1055 [14FE]
Clark County, NV: release certain land from the Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area and grant a right-of-way across the released land for the construction and maintenance of a flood control project (see S. 2898), S3257 [22AP]
Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select): amend majority party membership (see S. Res. 492), S2231 [31MR]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records from investigation of tax haven financial institutions (see S. Res. 642), S7905 [31JY]
———release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on financial institution transactions to enable foreign taxpayers to avoid dividend taxes (see S. Res. 680), S9415 [24SE]
Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (see S. 3268), S6722 [15JY]
Courts: authorize cost of living adjustment for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see S. 3711), S10742 [20NO]
Davis, Lula Johnson: election as Sec. for the Majority of the Senate (see S. Res. 424), S207 [23JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand Rural Energy for America Program to include schools in rural areas (see S. 3709), S10742 [20NO]
Dept. of Education: provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (see S. 3590), S9492 [25SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish a Federal Polygamy Task Force and authorize assistance for victims of polygamy (see S. 3313), S7148 [23JY]
Dept. of State: ensure that compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of the Secretary are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007 (see S.J. Res. 46), S10881 [10DE]
Dept. of the Interior: carry out annual inspections of canals, levees, tunnels, dikes, pumping plants, dams, and reservoirs (see S. 2842), S2945 [10AP]
———conduct a theme study to identify sites and resources to commemorate and interpret the Cold War (see S. 2561), S395 [28JA]
———convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (see S. 3595), S9493 [25SE]
———take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see S. 3724), S10812 [8DE]
Economy: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program and authorize loans to automobile manufacturers and component suppliers (see S. 3688), S10578 [17NO]
Helms, Jesse: tribute (see S. Res. 608), S6362 [7JY]
Housing: provide needed housing reform (see S. 2636), S970 [13FE]
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]
Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building, Las Vegas, NV: designate (see S. 3681), S10486 [2OC]
Lantos, Tom: tribute (see S. Res. 446), S849 [11FE]
Metzenbaum, Howard M.: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2133 [13MR]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (see S. 3297), S7030 [22JY]
Olympic games: tribute to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and encourage the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, IL, as site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 704), S10486 [2OC]
Paone, Martin P.: tribute (see S. Res. 420), S94 [22JA]
Power resources: provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices (see S. 2991), S3891 [7MY] (see S. 3044), S4487 [20MY]
Protect America Act: extend (see S. 2541), S94 [22JA] (see S. 2556), S284 [24JA] (see S. 2557), S329 [25JA] (see S. 2615), S815 [8FE] (see S. 2664, 2665), S1121 [25FE]
Senate: authorize testimony in the case of U.S. v. Max Obuszewski (see S. Res. 688), S9658 [26SE]
———authorize the production of records from office of Senator Bond for Dept. of Justice investigation into improper lobbying activities (see S. Res. 686), S9658 [26SE]
———authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (see S. Res. 521), S3145 [17AP]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, et al (see S. Res. 460), S1121 [25FE]
———authorize testimony and legal representation in Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick (see S. Res. 539), S3508 [29AP]
———authorize testimony and legal representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin (see S. Res. 687), S9658 [26SE]
———authorize testimony and legal representation in Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (see S. Res. 706), S10578 [17NO]
———authorize testimony and legal representation in Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al. (see S. Res. 677), S9204 [22SE]
Senate National Security Working Group: extend authorities (see S. Res. 715), S10743 [20NO]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 656), S8383 [11SE]
Tinsley, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 702), S10486 [2OC]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (see S. 2830), S2743 [8AP]
Water: enhance ability of drinking water utilities to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies (see S. 2970), S3742 [2MY]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4475 [20MY]
Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S7130 [23JY], S7435 [25JY]
———prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), motion to proceed, S6918 [17JY], S6993 [22JY]
Compact of Free Association: amend (S. 2739), S2607 [4AP]
CPSC: provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), S1593 [5MR]
———provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), motion to proceed, S1434 [29FE], S1459 [3MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8470 [12SE], S8826 [16SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), motion to proceed, S7759 [30JY], S7879 [31JY], S8109 [8SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans (S. 1315), motion to proceed, S3169 [17AP], S3225 [22AP]
Depts. of the Interior and Energy, and Forest Service: authorize certain programs (S. 2739), S2607 [4AP]
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, S3188 [21AP], S3288 [23AP]
Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S656 [5FE], S725 [6FE]
EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S5019 [4JN], S5333 [6JN]
———establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), motion to proceed, S4837 [22MY]
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]
———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, S3411 [24AP], S3430 [28AP]
FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), motion to proceed, S3742 [2MY], S3779 [6MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S302 [24JA], S388 [28JA], S813 [8FE], S890 [12FE]
Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 1200), S1045 [14FE], S1108 [25FE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), conference report, S845 [11FE], S937 [13FE]
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], S6489 [9JY]
———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 (S. 3101), motion to proceed, S5431 [10JN], S5564 [12JN]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (S. 3297), motion to proceed, S7509 [26JY], S7551 [28JY], S8934 [17SE]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (S. 2035), motion to proceed, S7554 [28JY], S7721 [30JY]
Northern Mariana Islands: further implement Act approving covenant (S. 2739), S2607 [4AP]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S1082 [14FE], S2270 [1AP], S2606 [4AP], S2726 [8AP], S5922 [20JN], S5978 [24JN], S6224 [26JN], S6355 [7JY], S6448 [8JY], S7131 [23JY], S7436 [25JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed, S1364 [28FE]
———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, S5020 [4JN], S5376 [6JN], S5409 [10JN]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4150 [14MY]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 1195), S3052 [16AP], S3119 [17AP]
———technical corrections (H.R. 1195), motion to proceed, S2933 [10AP], S2971 [14AP]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, create energy tax incentives, and provide disaster relief (S. 3335), motion to proceed, S7554 [28JY], S7722 [30JY]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), motion to proceed, S5376 [6JN], S5410 [10JN], S5564 [12JN], S5681 [17JN], S7595 [29JY], S8934 [17SE]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), motion to proceed, S10859 [10DE], S10931 [11DE]
U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (S. 2731), motion to proceed, S6493 [9JY], S6596 [11JY]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 6867), motion to proceed, S10627 [19NO], S10701 [20NO]
Letters
Advancing America's Priorities Act: Peter R. Orszag, CBO, S7510 [26JY], S7543 [28JY]
Consolidated Resources Act: Senator Bingaman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S1869 [11MR]
Free Flow of Information Act: National Association of Attorneys General, S7719 [30JY]
Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act, S6530 [10JY]
———several corporations, S5671 [17JN]
Senate confirmation of certain nominees to the TVA Board of Directors relative to their political party affiliation: by, S3651 [1MY]
Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: by, S4771 [22MY]
Lists
Organizations supporting H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, S6142 [25JN], S6229 [26JN]
Senate staff that worked on H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, S10434 [2OC]
Messages
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Canada: President Bush, S2187 [13MR]
Tax Convention With Iceland: President Bush, S3838 [6MY]
Motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), S4460, S4475 [20MY], S4742 [22MY]
Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S6880 [17JY], S7130 [23JY], S7436 [25JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S7759 [30JY], S8160 [9SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9622 [26SE]
Economy: provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S656 [5FE]
EPA: establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S4837 [22MY]
FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3656 [1MY]
FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S3742 [2MY]
Iraq: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S1144 [25FE]
LIHEAP: funding (S. 3186), S7131 [23JY]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (S. 3297), S7509 [26JY], S9220 [22SE]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (S. 2035), S7554 [28JY]
Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S5776 [19JN], S7131 [23JY]
———provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices (S. 3044), S5376 [6JN], S5410 [10JN]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S4137 [14MY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, create energy tax incentives, and provide disaster relief (S. 3335), S7554 [28JY]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), S5376 [6JN]
Terrorism: require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), S1145 [25FE]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 6867), S10627 [19NO]
Notices
House of Representatives Reassembly: by, H10829 [19NO], H10859 [9DE]
Press releases
Reid Set To Deliver Nearly $200 Million To Nevada To Aid Military, S9233 [23SE]
Privilege of the floor
Honeycutt, Maria, S3836 [6MY]
Houghton, Rick, S6080 [24JN]
Hurlbut, Byron, S7795 [30JY]
Mayer, Joshua, S5456 [10JN]
Mazzocco, Michele, S7795 [30JY]
Padilla, Matt, S7795 [30JY]
Phan, Jeffrey, S750 [6FE]
Ripa, Augustine, S401 [28JA]
Squellati, Robin, S401 [28JA]
Remarks
AARP: anniversary, S2972 [14AP]
Afghanistan: report on congressional delegation trip, S8236-S8238 [10SE]
Agee, G. Steven: nomination to be circuit judge, S4291 [19MY]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (H.R. 7081), S10212 [1OC]
———approve (H.R. 7081), unanimous-consent agreement, S10187 [30SE]
Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report, S4123, S4157 [14MY], S4238 [15MY]
———continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S4150 [14MY], S4743 [22MY]
———continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), veto, S4713 [22MY]
———continue certain programs (H.R. 6124), S5021 [4JN]
———continue certain programs (H.R. 6124), unanimous-consent agreement, S5020 [4JN]
———continue certain programs (H.R. 6124), veto—unanimous-consent agreement, S5739 [18JN]
———extend programs and suspend permanent price support authorities beyond a certain date (S. 2745), S1916 [12MR]
———provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop losses (S. 3644), unanimous-consent request, S10418 [2OC]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, S6928 [17JY]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, S7523 [26JY]
———restore intent and protections (H.R. 3195), S6309 [27JN]
———restore intent and protections (S. 3406), S7983 [1AU], S9626 [26SE]
Amtrak: reauthorize, S10036 [29SE]
———reauthorize (S. 294), unanimous-consent request, S7511 [26JY]
Appropriations: making continuing, S9621, S9622 [26SE], S9883, S9965 [27SE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (S. 3604), unanimous-consent agreement, S9574 [26SE]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (S. 3689), S10607 [19NO]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance (S. 3689), unanimous-consent request, S10625, S10626 [19NO]
———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, S4426, S4444, S4475 [20MY], S4739 [22MY], S6949 [21JY]
———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—unanimous-consent agreement, S4705 [21MY]
———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, S6142 [25JN], S6263 [26JN]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other domestic needs, and imposing certain Iraq policy restrictions (H.R. 2642), unanimous-consent agreement, S6223 [26JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S6513 [10JY]
Armed Forces: establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, S4047 [13MY], S4739 [22MY], S6263 [26JN], S6949 [21JY]
———improve educational assistance for members and veterans to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces, S4149 [14MY]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 501), S2395, S2396 [3AP]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Res. 501), unanimous-consent agreement, S2396 [3AP]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S3391 [24AP]
Army: clarify authority to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by the members of the Committee on Levee Safety (H.R. 6040), S6171 [25JN]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, S4777 [22MY]
Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4286), S3411, S3412 [24AP]
Aviation: prohibit conducting auctions, implementing congestion pricing, limiting airport operations, or charging certain use fees at airports (S. 3150), unanimous-consent request, S10417 [2OC]
Bauerly, Cynthia L.: nomination to FEC, S6006 [24JN]
Berkeley, CA: rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities and transfer such funds to the Marine Corps (S. 2596), S823 [11FE]
Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 596), S5971 [23JN]
Bradbury, Steven G.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, S693 [6FE]
Buckley, William F., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 466), S1434, S1435 [29FE]
Budget: allocation of funds, S563 [4FE]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), S1785, S1814 [10MR], S1826 [11MR], S1916, S1969 [12MR], S2045, S2052, S2060, S2062, S2063, S2083, S2084, S2085, S2118 [13MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report, S5006 [4JN]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S4743 [22MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S4951 [3JN]
———use projected surplus to provide tax relief to middle class families, small businesses, homeowners, hurricane disaster victims, and military personnel, S1916 [12MR]
Burma: express sympathy and pledge support to victims of cyclone, S3988 [12MY]
Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, S1785-S1787 [10MR], S8809 [16SE], S8907 [17SE], S9368 [24SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7243 [24JY]
———authorize use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor Frank W. Buckles (S. Con. Res. 85), S4848 [22MY]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., anniversary celebration (H. Con. Res. 335), S5947 [20JN]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey (S. Con. Res. 71), S2187 [13MR]
———tribute to Capitol Visitor Center, S2956 [14AP]
———use of rotunda for Presidential inauguration ceremonies (S. Con. Res. 68), S820 [8FE]
Capitol Pages: tribute, S5198 [5JN]
Carson City, NV: promote conservation and provide for sensible development (S. 3393), S7948 [31JY]
———promote conservation and provide for sensible development (S. 3603), S9516 [25SE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 435), S455 [29JA]
CFTC: curb role of excessive speculation in contract markets involving energy futures or swaps and eliminate excessive speculation or other activity causing major energy market disturbances (H.R. 6377), S6371 [8JY]
Charles County, MD: anniversary (S. Res. 553), S3837 [6MY]
Children and youth: ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage (H.R. 2851), S9459 [25SE]
———establish a grant program to provide vision care (H.R. 507), unanimous-consent request, S9227, S9228 [23SE]
———extend grant program for drug-endangered children (H.R. 1199), S9350 [24SE]
———extend grant program for drug-endangered children (H.R. 1199), unanimous-consent request, S9228 [23SE]
Chinese Americans: recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (S. Res. 457), S1084 [14FE]
Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (S. 2721), S1661 [6MR]
Clark County, NV: release certain land from the Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area and grant a right-of-way across the released land for the construction and maintenance of a flood control project (S. 2898), S3259 [22AP]
Climate: global warming, S3172 [18AP]
Coast Guard: tribute to efforts relative to life saving (S. Res. 433), S454 [29JA]
———tribute to efforts relative to the seizure of cocaine at sea (S. Res. 429), S456 [29JA]
Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance: establish, S3784 [6MY], S3960 [8MY], S4059 [13MY]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records from investigation of tax haven financial institutions (S. Res. 642), S7981 [31JY]
———release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on financial institution transactions to enable foreign taxpayers to avoid dividend taxes (S. Res. 680), S9434 [24SE]
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint): establish (S. Con. Res. 67), S820 [8FE]
Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): permission to meet while the Senate is in session, unanimous-consent request, S5680, S5681 [17JN]
Committees of the Senate: permission to meet while the Senate is in session, unanimous-consent request, S5417 [10JN]
Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), S6725 [15JY], S6799, S6821, S6822, S6823, S6824 [16JY], S6879 [17JY], S7129, S7130, S7134, S7135 [23JY], S7543, S7557 [28JY]
———prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), motion to proceed, S6880 [17JY], S6949, S6950 [21JY], S6984, S6985, S6992 [22JY], S7090, S7091, S7094, S7095 [23JY]
———prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S6880 [17JY], S7091, S7132 [23JY], S7541, S7542, S7552, S7553 [28JY], S7721 [30JY]
Compact of Free Association: amend (S. 2739), S1822, S1823 [10MR], S1825 [11MR], S2606 [4AP]
———amend (S. 2739), unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [9AP]
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, S16 [22JA], S8019-S8021 [1AU]
———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 293), S1085 [14FE]
———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 316), S2187 [13MR]
———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 398), S7880 [31JY]
———set date for convening of 111th Congress, 1st session and establish date for counting of Presidential and Vice Presidential electoral votes (H.J. Res. 100), S10501 [2OC]
Congressional Club: anniversary (S. Res. 578), S4847 [22MY]
Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 395), S7537 [26JY]
Courts: authorize cost of living adjustment for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (S. 3711), S10746, S10768 [20NO]
CPSC: provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), S1145 [25FE], S1149 [26FE], S1434 [29FE], S1549, S1586 [5MR]
———provide greater protection for children's products and improve screening of noncompliant consumer products and effectiveness of consumer product recall programs (S. 2663), motion to proceed, S1438, S1440 [3MR]
Crime: protect children from online predators, enhance efforts to eliminate child pornography, and help parents protect children from inappropriate material (S. 1965), S4837, S4838 [22MY]
———protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks (S. 2619), S821 [8FE], S823 [11FE]
———provide for more effective prosecution of cases involving child pornography (H.R. 4120), unanimous-consent request, S9228 [23SE]
———provide grants for improved mental health treatment and services provided to offenders with mental illnesses (S. 2304), unanimous-consent request, S9230 [23SE]
Cuba Solidarity Day: observance (S. Res. 573), S4706, S4707 [21MY]
DEA: anniversary (S. Res. 610), S6611 [11JY]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S16 [22JA], S2990 [15AP], S4047 [13MY], S5640 [16JN], S6344-S6346 [7JY], S6614 [14JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand Rural Energy for America Program to include schools in rural areas (S. 3709), S10745 [20NO]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), S8159 [9SE], S8469 [12SE], S8824 [16SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), House amendment, S9977, S9979 [27SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), motion to proceed, S7759 [30JY], S7826, S7878, S7879 [31JY], S7983 [1AU], S8101, S8103 [8SE], S8159 [9SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), motion to recommit, S8160 [9SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), unanimous-consent agreement, S8102 [8SE], S10501 [2OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3001), unanimous-consent request, S7523 [26JY], S8160 [9SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 4986), S56 [22JA]
———impact of extended deployments on suicide rates among active-duty soldiers, S529 [31JA]
Dept. of Education: provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (S. 3590), S9502 [25SE]
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, S4059 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1858), technical corrections (H.R. 5919), S3749 [2MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), S9731 [26SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), House amendment, S9621, S9622 [26SE], S9883, S9965 [27SE]
———require completion of a certain number of miles of reinforced fencing along the Southwest border by a certain date (S. 2712), S1661 [6MR]
———study the impact on law enforcement of local ordinances that prohibit cooperation with certain immigration laws, S2063 [13MR]
———use an employer's failure to timely resolve discrepancies with the SSA after receiving a ``no match'' notice as evidence of violation of immigration law (S. 2710), S1661 [6MR]
Dept. of Justice: defend against child exploitation and pornography by improving the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, blocking illegal images, and eliminating release of certain sex offenders (S. 3344), S7537 [26JY], S7554, S7555 [28JY]
———establish a Federal Polygamy Task Force and authorize assistance for victims of polygamy (S. 3313), S7156 [23JY]
———establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems (S. 1276), S9461, S9462 [25SE]
———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, S6951 [21JY]
———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), S9229 [23SE]
———establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division (H.R. 923), S9350, S9351 [24SE]
———establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division (H.R. 923), unanimous-consent request, S7555 [28JY], S9228 [23SE]
———extend pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (S. 3605), S9574 [26SE]
———issuance of classified memos authorizing the use of certain interrogation techniques on detainees, S693 [6FE]
———reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program (H.R. 5057), S9461 [25SE]
———require sex offenders to register online identifiers with the National Sex Offender Registry in order to protect users of social networking websites (S. 431), S4549, S4553 [20MY]
Dept. of State: ensure that compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of the Secretary are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007 (S.J. Res. 46), S10883 [10DE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a theme study to identify sites and resources to commemorate and interpret the Cold War (S. 2561), S396 [28JA]
———convey certain lands in Clark and Nye Counties, NV, to the Nevada System of Higher Education (S. 3595), S9503 [25SE]
———prohibit from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, S7130 [23JY]
———take into trust 2 parcels of Federal land for the benefit of certain Indian Pueblos in New Mexico (S. 1193), S9218 [22SE]
———take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (S. 3724), S10815 [8DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), S8110, S8111, S8112, S8113 [8SE], S8163 [9SE], S8226 [10SE]
———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 6532), unanimous-consent request, S8110 [8SE], S8226 [10SE]
———provide for the continued minting and issuance of certain $1 coins (H.R. 5478), S1390 [28FE]
———use funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program for proposed Government bailout of the automobile industry, S10789 [8DE]
Dept. of Transportation: require compliance with certain accessibility requirements in order to register a person providing transportation by an over-the-road bus as a motor carrier of passengers (H.R. 3985), S6669 [14JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans (S. 1315), S3296 [23AP]
———enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans (S. 1315), motion to proceed, S3169 [17AP], S3171 [18AP], S3178, S3179, S3180 [21AP], S3213, S3214, S3215 [22AP]
———enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans (S. 1315), unanimous-consent request, S3248, S3249 [22AP]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities (S. 3213), S6309 [27JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Energy, and Forest Service: authorize certain programs (S. 2616), S821 [8FE], S823 [11FE]
———authorize certain programs (S. 2739), S1822, S1823 [10MR], S1825 [11MR], S2606 [4AP]
———authorize certain programs (S. 2739), unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [9AP]
Digital Television Transition Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 576), S6611 [11JY]
Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities, S6951 [21JY]
———enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (H.R. 1727), unanimous-consent request, S9227 [23SE]
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, S3188 [21AP], S3286, S3288 [23AP]
———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), unanimous-consent request, S3248, S3249 [22AP]
Diseases: establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry, S6951 [21JY], S7542 [28JY]
———establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (S. 1382), S9230 [23SE]
———establish an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry (S. 1382), unanimous-consent request, S9227 [23SE]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 718), S10835 [9DE]
Earth Day: observance, S3172 [18AP]
Ecology and environment: recognize soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources (S. Res. 440), S5971 [23JN]
Economy: impact of economic conditions on the middle class, S5639 [16JN]
———promote homeownership, manufacturing, and economic growth (S. 12), S1437 [3MR]
———proposed Government bailout of automobile industry, S10607 [19NO], S10789 [8DE], S10821, S10822, S10824 [9DE], S10841, S10842 [10DE], S10889, S10922, S10927, S10931 [11DE]
———proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, S9171 [22SE], S9223 [23SE], S9368 [24SE], S9573 [26SE], S9965 [27SE], S10037, S10038 [29SE], S10115, S10188 [30SE], S10190, S10252, S10293, S10294 [1OC]
———provide stimulus for economic recovery, S305 [25JA], S403, S440 [29JA], S8810 [16SE], S9167 [18SE], S10536 [17NO]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), S530 [31JA], S562, S581, S583, S584, S585, S588 [4FE], S656, S672 [5FE], S679, S723, S725 [6FE], S762, S763, S766 [7FE], S1735 [7MR]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), motion to proceed, S454 [29JA], S530 [31JA], S614, S623, S624, S625, S626, S655 [5FE]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), unanimous-consent agreement, S457 [29JA], S656 [5FE], S762 [7FE]
———provide stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits (H.R. 5140), unanimous-consent request, S623, S624 [5FE], S762, S763 [7FE]
———regulation of U.S. financial markets, S9171 [22SE], S9223 [23SE]
———trade and manufacturing policies, S10935 [11DE]
Education: conduct 1 or more higher education and career readiness demonstration projects for rural, low-income students (H.R. 3661), unanimous-consent request, S6176 [26JN]
———ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families (H.R. 5715), S3460 [29AP]
English language: declare as national language of U.S. (S. 2715), S1661 [6MR]
EPA: accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction supplemental environmental projects (S. 2146), S1434 [29FE]
———establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), S4556 [20MY], S4559 [21MY], S5014, S5015, S5017, S5018, S5019, S5022, S5026, S5027 [4JN], S5188 [5JN]
———establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), motion to proceed, S4837 [22MY], S4861 [2JN], S4901, S4917 [3JN]
———establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 3036), unanimous-consent request, S5164 [5JN], S5383 [9JN]
Epstein, Nicole: American Automobile Association School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipient, S3586 [30AP]
Euripides Rubio Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Ponce, PR: designate (H.R. 4289), S6610 [11JY]
Executive departments: require agencies that serve food on their premises to donate excess food to nonprofit organizations to assist in battling hunger (S. 2420), S4844, S4845 [22MY]
FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and to provide stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 2881), S3582, S3583, S3646, S3647 [30AP], S3649, S3655, S3688, S3689 [1MY], S3736 [2MY], S3777, S3784 [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, S3411, S3412 [24AP], S3459 [29AP]
———reauthorize and modernize (S. 2972), S3750 [2MY]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: temporarily extend programs (H.R. 5813), S3105 [17AP]
FBI: establish an Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Investigative Office in the Civil Rights Unit (H.R. 923), S9350, S9351 [24SE]
———establish an Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Investigative Office in the Civil Rights Unit (H.R. 923), unanimous-consent request, S7555 [28JY], S9228 [23SE]
FCC: disapprove rule on broadcast media ownership (S.J. Res. 28), unanimous-consent agreement, S4267 [15MY]
FDA: revise and extend the animal drug user fee program (H.R. 6432), S7983 [1AU]
Federal agencies and departments: require development of initiatives to reduce daily consumption of gasoline and other fuels (S. Res. 577), S4846 [22MY]
Federal employees: modify pay provisions relating to certain senior-level positions (S. 1046), S6609 [11JY]
Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 3341), S9217 [22SE]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: technical corrections (S. 2571), S454 [29JA]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (H.R. 2537), S2990 [15AP]
FEMA: restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), S3960 [8MY], S4059 [13MY]
———restore financial solvency of National Flood Insurance Program (S. 2284), motion to proceed, S3742 [2MY], S3784 [6MY]
Filip, Mark R.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S1442 [3MR], S2190 [13MR]
Florida: investigate transfer of funding from I-75 widening project to Coconut Road interchange project, S3115, S3116 [17AP]
Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (S. Con. Res. 79), S4555 [20MY]
Food stamps: increase benefits, S763 [7FE]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), S925, S926 [13FE], S1034 [14FE], S1415 [29FE], S1734 [7MR], S2632, S2633, S2634 [7AP]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 3773), unanimous-consent request, S1035, S1036 [14FE]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), S5947 [20JN], S6426 [8JY], S6453 [9JY]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), motion to proceed, S6004 [24JN], S6142 [25JN], S6309 [27JN]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), unaimous-consent agreement, S6354 [7JY]
———establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (H.R. 6304), unanimous-consent agreement, S6224 [26JN]
———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), S179, S184, S191 [23JA], S225, S256, S266, S268, S269, S270, S301 [24JA], S303, S305 [25JA], S386, S388 [28JA], S403, S404, S405, S406 [29JA], S536, S537 [31JA], S581, S584, S585, S588, S589 [4FE], S624, S625, S626 [5FE], S775, S776, S777 [7FE], S806, S813 [8FE], S845 [11FE], S880, S903 [12FE]
———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), unanimous-consent agreement, S369 [28JA], S636 [5FE]
———modernize and streamline (S. 2248), unanimous-consent request, S624 [5FE]
———require a report to Congress on any decision, order, or opinion issued by Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court that includes a significant legal interpretation of any provision, S268 [24JA]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S8469 [12SE]
———build operational readiness in civilian agencies to carry out stabilization and reconstruction activities in countries or regions in transition from conflict or civil strife (H.R. 1084), S1717 [6MR]
GAO: reform (H.R. 5683), S8070, S8073 [1AU]
Gasoline: stabilize prices (S. 3202), S6309 [27JN], S6347 [7JY]
Global Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 528), S3268, S3269 [22AP]
Go Direct Month: designate (S. Res. 443), S671 [5FE]
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: convening of Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, S6597 [11JY]
Guatemala: express sympathy to families of women and girls murdered and encourage the Guatemalan Government to bring an end to these crimes (S. Res. 178), S1823 [10MR]
Hansen, James E.: Desert Research Institute Nevada Medal recipient, S3021 [15AP]
Hazardous substances: prevent development of a spent nuclear fuel repository at the Yucca Mountain site in Nevada, S10165 [30SE]
Health: increase provision of scientifically sound information and support services to patients receiving a positive test diagnosis for Down syndrome or other prenatally diagnosed conditions (S. 1810), unanimous-consent request, S9227 [23SE]
———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), S3372 [24AP]
———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), request return to Senate, S3415 [28AP]
———prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), unanimous-consent agreement, S3296 [23AP]
———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (H.R. 477), unanimous-consent request, S9228 [23SE]
Helms, Jesse: tribute (S. Res. 608), S6343 [7JY]
Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 4137), conference report, S7864 [31JY]
———extend programs (S. 3035), S4425 [20MY]
———extend programs (S. 3180), S5970, S5971 [23JN]
House of Representatives: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 355), S4848 [22MY]
———impact of partisanship, S6583-S6585 [11JY]
———legislative process, S4901 [3JN]
———provide that the usual day for paying salaries may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5493), S3836 [6MY]
Housing: aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgage crisis, S10252 [1OC]
———aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgage crisis (S. 2734), S1785 [10MR]
———provide needed housing reform, S1217 [27FE], S1364, S1365, S1366, S1367 [28FE], S1416 [29FE], S1437, S1439, S1440 [3MR], S1550 [5MR], S1735 [7MR], S2207 [31MR], S2269 [1AP], S2324, S2336 [2AP], S2367, S2395, S2396, S2402 [3AP], S2594 [4AP], S2619 [7AP], S2829, S2843 [10AP], S5775, S5776, S5814, S5817 [19JN], S5921 [20JN], S5978, S6004 [24JN], S6141, S6142 [25JN], S6512, S6521 [10JY], S7089, S7130, S7131 [23JY], S7505 [26JY]
———provide needed housing reform (S. 2636), S993 [14FE]
Hunter, Caroline C.: nomination to FEC, S6006 [24JN]
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: prohibit funds from being used in contravention of provision relative to sending or receiving information on citizenship or immigration status (S. 2713), S1661 [6MR]
Immigration: close loophole that allowed 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from U.S. banks and ensure illegal immigrants cannot obtain credit cards to evade U.S. immigration laws (S. 2714), S1661 [6MR]
———eliminate sunset in the special immigrant nonminister religious worker visa program (S. 3606), S9573 [26SE]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2717), S1661 [6MR]
———extend program to waive the foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (H.R. 5571), S9573 [26SE]
———extend programs to promote legal immigration (S. 3257), S6612 [11JY], S6613 [14JY]
———identify and remove criminal aliens incarcerated in correctional facilities in the U.S. (S. 2738), S1822, S1823 [10MR], S1825 [11MR]
———improve enforcement of laws prohibiting the employment of unauthorized aliens (S. 2711), S1661 [6MR]
———increase criminal penalties for illegally reentering the U.S. (S. 2709), S1661 [6MR]
———prohibit aliens who are repeat drunk drivers from obtaining legal status or immigration benefits (S. 2722), S1661 [6MR]
———withhold a portion of Federal highway construction and maintenance funds from States that issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants (S. 2718), S1661 [6MR]
———withhold financial aid from countries that deny or unreasonably delay acceptance of their nationals who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and prohibit issuance of visas to their nationals (S. 2720), S1661 [6MR]
India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (S. Res. 724), S10836 [9DE]
Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (H.R. 1328), unanimous-consent agreement, S1082 [14FE]
———revise and extend (S. 1200), S58 [22JA], S177 [23JA], S957 [13FE], S1010, S1045, S1046 [14FE], S1098, S1109, S1114 [25FE], S1155 [26FE]
———revise and extend (S. 1200), unanimous-consent agreement, S1098 [25FE]
Inouye, Senator: tribute for casting 15,000th vote, S710 [6FE]
Inspector General Act: enhance independence of Inspectors General and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (S. 2324), S3323, S3328 [23AP]
Intelligence services: application of waterboarding interrogation techniques to individuals under U.S. custody or physical control, S935 [13FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), conference report, S844, S845 [11FE], S935 [13FE], S1438 [3MR]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2082), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S948 [13FE]
———establish techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as the standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S935 [13FE], S1438 [3MR]
International relations: express that Group of Eight (G8) Summit participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives (S. Res. 612), S6670 [14JY]
Iran: impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (H.R. 7112), unanimous-consent request, S10418 [2OC]
Iraq: assessment of statements by Senator McCain on war and reconstruction efforts, S2768 [9AP]
———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S1166, S1167, S1168 [26FE], S1235, S1257 [27FE], S1323 [28FE], S1735 [7MR], S2208 [31MR], S3649 [1MY]
———call for redeployment of troops and a shift in political and diplomatic strategy for stabilizing Iraq, S305 [25JA], S6949 [21JY]
———congressional testimony of David H. Petraeus and Ryan C. Crocker relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S2709 [8AP], S2767, S2768 [9AP]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of Armed Forces, S2619 [7AP]
———impact of financial costs of war on U.S. domestic priorities, S3649 [1MY]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S993 [14FE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1150, S1166, S1167, S1168 [26FE], S1217, S1235, S1245, S1257 [27FE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S1219, S1235 [27FE]
———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), unanimous-consent agreement, S1082 [14FE]
Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), S3412 [24AP]
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (S. Res. 522), S3164 [17AP], S3267 [22AP]
Japan: U.S. visit by parliamentarians, S5682 [17JN]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 354), S4555 [20MY]
———tribute (S. Res. 571), S4554, S4555 [20MY]
Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building, Las Vegas, NV: designate (S. 3681), S10488 [2OC]
Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (S. Res. 431), S456 [29JA]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: promote respect for fundamental human rights (H.R. 5834), S9218, S9219 [22SE]
Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (S. 2719), S1661 [6MR]
Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Noticias 15 news program, S6550
Law enforcement: provide for investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes (S. 3430), S8102 [8SE]
Lee Myung-bak: congratulate on election as President of the Republic of Korea (S. Res. 444), S1083 [14FE]
LIHEAP: funding, S562, S581, S583 [4FE], S679 [6FE], S762 [7FE], S1082 [14FE]
———funding (S. 3186), S6006 [24JN], S6097 [25JN], S6879 [17JY], S6951 [21JY]
———funding (S. 3186), motion to proceed, S7131 [23JY], S7506, S7507 [26JY]
———funding (S. 3186), unanimous-consent request, S6632 [14JY], S6879 [17JY]
Los Tigres del Norte (musical group): tribute, S8113 [8SE]
McGahn, Donald F.: nomination to FEC, S6006 [24JN]
Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (H.R. 5613), S3412 [24AP], S3415 [28AP]
———extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (H.R. 5613), unanimous-consent request, S3495 [29AP]
———provide additional funds for the Qualifying Individual (QI) program (S. 3560), S9459 [25SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions (S. 3236), S6510 [9JY], S6583 [11JY]
———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), S6004, S6006 [24JN], S6097, S6142 [25JN]
———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, S6229, S6230 [26JN], S6476, S6488 [9JY]
———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), unanimous-consent agreement, S6223 [26JN]
———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), unanimous-consent request, S6232, S6233, S6234 [26JN]
———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), veto, S6698, S6710 [15JY]
———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 (S. 3101), S5376 [6JN]
———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 (S. 3101), motion to proceed, S5514 [11JN], S5563, S5564 [12JN]
———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 (S. 3101), unanimous-consent request, S5431 [10JN]
———extend provisions to improve access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), unanimous-consent agreement, S6451 [9JY]
———prevent reduction in physician fee schedule, advance value based purchasing, electronic health records, and electronic prescribing, and maintain and improve access to care in rural areas (S. 3118), S5535 [12JN]
Members of Congress: encourage proper maintenance of congressional papers (H. Con. Res. 307), S5947 [20JN]
Mental health: ensure new mothers and their families are educated about postpartum depression, screened for symptoms, provided with essential services, and increase NIH research (S. 1375), unanimous-consent request, S9228 [23SE]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), S1717 [6MR], S10188 [30SE], S10190, S10252, S10293, S10294 [1OC]
———require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), unanimous-consent agreement, S10187 [30SE]
Metzenbaum, Howard M.: tribute (S. Res. 485), S2189, S2190 [13MR]
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (organization): anniversary, S9191 [22SE]
Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 552), S3837 [6MY]
Missing Children's Assistance Act: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2517), S4549 [20MY]
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc.: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 273), S821 [8FE]
National Adopt a Library Day: designate (S. Res. 527), S3268 [22AP]
National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 719), S10836 [9DE]
National American Indian Heritage Month: observance, S10709 [20NO]
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 563), S4845 [22MY]
National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 549), S3749 [2MY]
National Community Health Aide, Community Health Practitioner, and Dental Health Aide Week: designate (S. Res. 526), S3267 [22AP]
National Council of La Raza: anniversary, S6712 [15JY]
National Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 498), S2364 [2AP]
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 510), S3412 [24AP]
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 613), S6671 [14JY]
National Drug Prevention and Education Week: designate (S. Res. 434), S671 [5FE]
National Guard: authorize the provision of support for border control activities of the Dept. of Homeland Security (S. 2716), S1661 [6MR]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: designate (S. Res. 579), S4847 [22MY]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (H.R. 1157), S10018 [27SE]
———authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (S. 579), S3177 [21AP]
———authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (S. 579), unanimous-consent request, S3179 [21AP], S3493, S3494 [29AP]
National Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 567), S4845 [22MY]
National objectives: advance America's priorities (S. 3297), S6951 [21JY], S6981, S7032 [22JY], S7089, S7090 [23JY], S9003 [18SE], S9226 [23SE]
———advance America's priorities (S. 3297), motion to proceed, S7509 [26JY], S7542, S7543, S7551, S7552, S7553 [28JY], S10627 [19NO], S10702 [20NO], S10859 [10DE]
———advance America's priorities (S. 3297), unanimous-consent request, S7555 [28JY], S9172, S9173, S9174 [22SE], S9230 [23SE]
National parks and recreation areas: ensure there are no adverse effects of a national heritage area designation to local communities and homeowners (S. 2809), S2365 [2AP], S2367 [3AP]
———require that citizens within a national heritage area are informed of the designation and that Government officials must receive permission to enter private property (S. 2808), S2365 [2AP], S2367 [3AP]
National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 487), S2188 [13MR]
National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 488), S2188 [13MR]
National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 436), S456 [29JA]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 77), S3332 [23AP]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 518), S3210 [21AP]
National Truancy Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 624), unanimous-consent agreement, S8021 [1AU]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 2062), S4839, S4844 [22MY], S4857 [2JN]
Native Americans: provide extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe (S. 2457), S670 [5FE]
NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (S. Res. 439), S1083, S1084 [14FE]
Nevada: report on trip home, S15 [22JA]
Nevada State College: anniversary, S1264 [27FE]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (S. 2035), motion to proceed, S7554 [28JY], S7595 [29JY], S7719, S7720, S7721 [30JY]
Northern Mariana Islands: further implement Act approving covenant (S. 2739), S1822, S1823 [10MR], S1825 [11MR], S2606 [4AP]
———further implement Act approving covenant (S. 2739), unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [9AP]
Nuclear energy: require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel from pools into dry casks and convey to the Dept. of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored, S10165 [30SE]
Office of the Architect of the Capitol: establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center (H.R. 5159), S1717 [6MR], S9881, S9883 [27SE]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, S5924 [20JN], S6823, S6824 [16JY], S6950 [21JY], S6993 [22JY], S7090 [23JY]
Pan American World Airways: anniversary of bombing of Flight 103 and convey condolences to victims' families and friends (S. Res. 727), S10837 [9DE]
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 720), S10835 [9DE]
Peace Corps: tribute to volunteer workers, S1787 [10MR]
Petersen, Matthew S.: nomination to FEC, S6006 [24JN]
Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S6821, S6823 [16JY]
———gasoline price levels, S2990 [15AP], S3988 [12MY], S4901 [3JN], S5461, S5463 [11JN], S5537, S5538 [12JN], S5924 [20JN], S6513 [10JY], S6949 [21JY]
———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 2264), S6950 [21JY]
———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 2264), unanimous-consent request, S7826 [31JY]
———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 879), S7826 [31JY]
Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit, S2986 [15AP], S3052 [16AP]
———U.S. visit (S. Res. 519), S3105 [17AP]
Power resources: national energy policy, S1414 [29FE], S2990 [15AP], S5461, S5463 [11JN], S5537, S5538 [12JN], S6513 [10JY], S6821, S6823, S6824 [16JY], S7132, S7134, S7135 [23JY], S7204 [24JY], S7543 [28JY], S7737 [30JY], S7826 [31JY]
———promote energy independence and security, S3172 [18AP]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), S1083 [14FE], S1437, S1439, S1440 [3MR], S1550 [5MR], S1735 [7MR], S2119 [13MR], S2367, S2395, S2396, S2402 [3AP], S2594 [4AP], S2619 [7AP], S2829, S2843 [10AP]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), House amendments, S5775, S5776, S5814, S5817 [19JN], S5921 [20JN], S5978, S6004 [24JN], S6142 [25JN], S6521 [10JY], S7089, S7130, S7131 [23JY], S7505 [26JY]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed, S1217 [27FE], S1364, S1365, S1366, S1367 [28FE], S1416 [29FE], S2207 [31MR], S2269 [1AP], S2324, S2336 [2AP]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S1358 [28FE]
———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), unanimous-consent request, S5975 [24JN], S6141 [25JN]
———promote energy security (S. 2973), S3750 [2MY]
———provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices (S. 2991), S3988 [12MY]
———provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices (S. 3044), S4556 [20MY], S4559 [21MY], S6950 [21JY], S7134 [23JY]
———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, S5375 [6JN], S5397, S5410, S5431 [10JN], S5461 [11JN]
———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—unanimous-consent request, S5020 [4JN]
———provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices (S. 3044), unanimous-consent request, S7823 [31JY]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2190-S2193 [13MR], S5024 [4JN], S8073-S8077 [1AU], S9169 [22SE], S10493-S10501 [2OC], S10838 [9DE]
———Senate process for confirmation of FEC nominees, S692, S693 [6FE], S5973, S5974, S6005 [24JN]
———Senate process for confirmation of FEC nominees, unanimous-consent request, S5922, S5924 [20JN]
———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2829, S2927, S2928 [10AP], S3012, S3013, S3014 [15AP], S4291 [19MY], S5014, S5022, S5023, S5024 [4JN], S5165 [5JN], S5680, S5681 [17JN], S6003 [24JN]
———Senate process for confirmation of nominees, S693 [6FE], S4848 [22MY]
Presidents of the U.S.: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (H.R. 1255), unanimous-consent request, S58 [22JA]
Product safety: establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and reauthorize and modernize the CPSC (H.R. 4040), S157, S158 [23JA]
Protect America Act: extend (H.R. 5104), S403, S457 [29JA]
———extend (S. 2541), unanimous-consent request, S57 [22JA]
———extend (S. 2556), S305 [25JA]
———extend (S. 2557), S370 [28JA]
———extend (S. 2615), S819, S821 [8FE], S823 [11FE]
———extend (S. 2615), unanimous-consent request, S913 [12FE], S1035 [14FE]
———extend (S. 2664), S1145 [25FE], S1149 [26FE]
———extend (S. 2664), unanimous-consent request, S1415 [29FE], S1734
———extend (S. 2665), S1145 [25FE], S1149 [26FE]
Providence, RI: tribute to La Salle Academy theater troupe, S8117 [8SE]
Public lands: require an annual report detailing amount of property the Federal Government owns and the cost of Government land ownership to taxpayers (S. 2810), S2365 [2AP], S2367 [3AP]
Public Radio Recognition Month: designate (S. Res. 489), S2189 [13MR]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (H.R. 980), S3989 [12MY], S4072 [13MY], S4123, S4135, S4136, S4137, S4149 [14MY]
Public welfare programs: connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, and improve incentives for adoption (H.R. 6893), S9218 [22SE]
Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 465), S1436 [29FE]
Real estate: protect the liberty and property of all Americans (S. 2807), S2365 [2AP], S2367 [3AP]
———require citizens' approval of Federal Government land grabs (S. 2811), S2365 [2AP], S2367 [3AP]
Reno, NV: anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, S7565 [28JY]
Republican Party: national agenda, S6583-S6585 [11JY]
Roosevelt, Franklin D.: anniversary of first fireside chat, S1786 [10MR]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: authorize appropriations, S6951 [21JY]
———authorize appropriations (S. 2982), unanimous-consent request, S9230 [23SE]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: technical corrections (H.R. 1195), S3014 [15AP], S3052 [16AP], S3115, S3116 [17AP]
———technical corrections (H.R. 1195), motion to proceed, S2933, S2934 [10AP], S2996 [15AP]
San Marino: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and commemorate bilateral exchange of Ambassadors (H. Con. Res. 236), S6610, S6611 [11JY]
Saudi Arabia: limit issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (S.J. Res. 32), S4123 [14MY]
SBA: reauthorize and improve financing and entrepreneurial development programs (S. 2920), S3413 [24AP], S3415 [28AP]
Schafer, Edward T.: nomination to be Sec. of Agriculture, S369 [28JA]
Searchlight, NV: anniversary, S9626 [26SE]
Senate: apology to Senator Lincoln for referring to her as ``Mr.'' instead of ``Madam'', S6880 [17JY]
———apology to Senator McCaskill for referring to her as ``Mr.'' instead of ``Madam'', S6949 [21JY]
———appreciation for tribute, S4609 [21MY]
———authority of officials during adjournment, S1085 [14FE], S2190 [13MR], S4848 [22MY]
———authorize testimony in the case of U.S. v. Max Obuszewski (S. Res. 688), S9867 [26SE]
———authorize the production of records from office of Senator Bond for Dept. of Justice investigation into improper lobbying activities (S. Res. 686), S9866 [26SE]
———authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 521), S3170 [17AP]
———clarify lobbying ban guidelines for former staff members relative to duration of salary threshold, S3836 [6MY]
———executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S2810 [9AP], S5383 [9JN], S5992 [24JN], S6509 [9JY]
———executive calendar, unanimous-consent request, S6880 [17JY]
———impact of partisanship, S1692, S1693 [6MR], S2990 [15AP], S3647 [30AP], S4047 [13MY], S5464 [11JN], S5537, S5538 [12JN], S7823 [31JY]
———importance of bipartisanship, S1416 [29FE], S2210 [31MR], S5006 [4JN], S10536 [17NO]
———legislative priorities, S7506, S7507 [26JY], S8505 [15SE]
———legislative process, S1440 [3MR], S2990 [15AP], S3286 [23AP], S3582, S3583, S3647 [30AP], S3655, S3688 [1MY], S3735 [2MY], S4135, S4136, S4137 [14MY], S5014, S5015, S5026, S5027 [4JN], S5165 [5JN], S5417 [10JN], S6230, S6232, S6233, S6234 [26JN], S6344-S6346 [7JY], S6951 [21JY], S6984 [22JY], S7823 [31JY]
———legislative program, S14 [22JA], S157 [23JA], S225, S302 [24JA], S303 [25JA], S369 [28JA], S403, S457, S458 [29JA], S459 [30JA], S505, S530, S559 [31JA], S561, S581, S582, S583, S584, S585, S588, S589 [4FE], S613, S672 [5FE], S679 [6FE], S753, S773, S774 [7FE], S805, S821 [8FE], S823, S824, S845 [11FE], S879 [12FE], S925 [13FE], S993, S1085 [14FE], S1098, S1145 [25FE], S1149 [26FE], S1217 [27FE], S1323 [28FE], S1436 [29FE], S1437 [3MR], S1487 [4MR], S1549 [5MR], S1661, S1696, S1718 [6MR], S1785, S1823 [10MR], S1825 [11MR], S1915 [12MR], S2034, S2118, S2194 [13MR], S2207 [31MR], S2253 [1AP], S2313, S2365 [2AP], S2367 [3AP], S2591, S2594, S2595 [4AP], S2619, S2707 [7AP], S2709 [8AP], S2767 [9AP], S2829 [10AP], S2955 [14AP], S2985 [15AP], S3039 [16AP], S3106, S3119, S3170 [17AP], S3171, S3175 [18AP], S3177, S3211 [21AP], S3213, S3270, S3271 [22AP], S3273, S3296, S3297, S3332 [23AP], S3337, S3412 [24AP], S3415 [28AP], S3459 [29AP], S3553 [30AP], S3649 [1MY], S3750 [2MY], S3838 [6MY], S3878 [7MY], S3987 [12MY], S4047 [13MY], S4123, S4157 [14MY], S4211, S4243, S4266 [15MY], S4291 [19MY], S4425, S4475, S4556, S4557 [20MY], S4559, S4707 [21MY], S4709, S4742, S4743, S4849 [22MY], S4858 [2JN], S4901 [3JN], S5024 [4JN], S5188 [5JN], S5376 [6JN], S5397, S5410 [10JN], S5461 [11JN], S5535 [12JN], S5639, S5652 [16JN], S5669 [17JN], S5741, S5742 [18JN], S5771 [19JN], S5947 [20JN], S5949, S5972 [23JN], S5973, S6004, S6005 [24JN], S6097, S6171 [25JN], S6173, S6224, S6225 [26JN], S6309 [27JN], S6343 [7JY], S6371 [8JY], S6451, S6470, S6510 [9JY], S6512, S6550 [10JY], S6583, S6612 [11JY], S6613, S6642, S6672 [14JY], S6677 [15JY], S6799 [16JY], S6879 [17JY], S6947 [21JY], S6981 [22JY], S7089 [23JY], S7203 [24JY], S7487, S7537 [26JY], S7541 [28JY], S7709, S7721 [30JY], S7805 [31JY], S8077 [1AU], S8101 [8SE], S8145, S8218 [9SE], S8221 [10SE], S8810 [16SE], S8897 [17SE], S8963, S9168 [18SE], S9169, S9220 [22SE], S9223 [23SE], S9349 [24SE], S9439 [25SE], S9559, S9622 [26SE], S9881, S9883 [27SE], S10025, S10037 [29SE], S10115 [30SE], S10189 [1OC], S10535 [17NO], S10607 [19NO], S10681 [20NO], S10789 [8DE], S10821 [9DE], S10841 [10DE], S10914 [11DE]
———national objectives priority assignments, S2210 [31MR]
———tribute to staff, S10931 [11DE]
Senate Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus: introduction of immigration-related legislative package, S1662 [6MR]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, et al (S. Res. 460), S1145 [25FE], S1194 [26FE]
———authorize testimony and legal representation in Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick (S. Res. 539), S3461 [29AP]
———authorize testimony and legal representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin (S. Res. 687), S9866 [26SE]
———authorize testimony and legal representation in Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al. (S. Res. 677), S9219, S9220 [22SE]
Senate Rules: legislative procedure, S7554, S7555 [28JY], S9232 [23SE]
Shulman, Douglas H.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S2190, S2194 [13MR]
Simon, Bob and Karen: condolences on death of son, S7835 [31JY]
Small Business Act: improve veterans' programs (H.R. 4253), S555, S558 [31JA]
Social Security: privatization proposals, S2972 [14AP]
Somalia: support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity (S. Res. 541), S4705 [21MY]
Sourada, Clarissa: American Automobile Association School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipient, S3586 [30AP]
South Africa: exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events and provide relief for certain members relative to admissability (H.R. 5690), S6231, S6232 [26JN]
Special Olympics: anniversary, S6928 [17JY]
Sports: provide health care to former athletes suffering long-term health problems as result of injuries from playing football, S506 [31JA]
Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, Richmond, VA: designate (S. 2403), S8217 [9SE]
Sudan: urge international community to provide the U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur region with tactical and utility helicopters (S. Res. 432), S820 [8FE]
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 [25SE]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, create energy tax incentives, and provide disaster relief (S. 3335), motion to proceed, S7554 [28JY], S7720, S7722, S7737 [30JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3540), S6004 [24JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 3540), unanimous-consent request, S5955 [23JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6327), S6176 [26JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6327), unanimous-consent request, S6176 [26JN]
———include senior citizens and disabled veterans in the provision of recovery rebates to individuals, S581 [4FE], S679 [6FE]
———increase and extend certain renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives, S763 [7FE]
———index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (S. 3535), S9220 [22SE]
———mortgage revenue bond financing, S763 [7FE]
———provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), S10037, S10038 [29SE]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), S8987, S9009 [18SE], S9223, S9224, S9260, S9261 [23SE]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), motion to proceed, S5376 [6JN], S5431 [10JN], S5564 [12JN], S5640 [16JN], S5670-S5672 [17JN], S5924 [20JN], S7738 [30JY]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), unanimous-consent agreement, S9009 [18SE]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), unanimous-consent request, S8986, S8987 [18SE]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 7060), S10025, S10026, S10027 [29SE], S10821 [9DE]
———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 7060), unanimous-consent request, S10025 [29SE]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), S10821 [9DE]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), motion to proceed, S10841, S10842 [10DE], S10889, S10922, S10927, S10931 [11DE]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S10929 [11DE]
———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 7005), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S10928 [11DE]
———provide relief in the case of federally declared disasters (H.R. 7006), S10821 [9DE]
Terrorism: require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), S993 [14FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), motion to proceed, S1217, S1245, S1257 [27FE], S1323 [28FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S1358 [28FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S1235 [27FE]
———require a report setting forth the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (S. 2634), unanimous-consent agreement, S1082 [14FE]
Texas: provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Ike, S8987 [18SE]
Thailand: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 66), S1822 [10MR]
Tornadoes: express condolences to victims in Southeastern States and gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations, S679 [6FE]
Transportation: authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), House amendment, S10019 [27SE], S10036 [29SE]
———authorize Federal Railroad Safety Administration and prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases (H.R. 2095), unanimous-consent agreement, S10188 [30SE]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S2187 [13MR], S3838 [6MY]
U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: reauthorize (S. 2731), S6004 [24JN], S6311 [27JN], S6620, S6632 [14JY]
———reauthorize (S. 2731), motion to proceed, S6493 [9JY], S6595, S6596 [11JY]
———reauthorize (S. 2731), unanimous-consent request, S6312 [27JN], S6493 [9JY], S6549, S6550 [10JY]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (S. 2830), S2745 [8AP]
Unemployment: provide for emergency unemployment compensation program, S679 [6FE], S762 [7FE]
———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 5749), unanimous-consent request, S5669, S5670 [17JN]
———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 6867), motion to proceed, S10627 [19NO]
———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (H.R. 6867), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S10700 [20NO]
———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (S. 3507), unanimous-consent agreement, S9220 [22SE]
———provide for emergency unemployment compensation program (S. 3507), unanimous-consent request, S10418 [2OC]
University of Kansas: tribute to men's basketball team, S2711 [8AP]
University of Nevada, Las Vegas: anniversary, S3433
Valdez, Raul: American Automobile Association School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipient, S3586 [30AP]
Veterans: expansion of benefits to Filipino veterans who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. residents, S3179, S3180 [21AP], S3213 [22AP]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of Tet Offensive, S537 [31JA]
Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, S3052 [16AP]
Walther, Steven T.: nomination to FEC, S6006 [24JN]
Week of the Young Child: observance, S3138 [17AP]
Wolf, Diane: tribute (S. Res. 419), S14 [22JA]
Woods, Harriett: tribute (S. Res. 96), S1435 [29FE]
World Friendship Day: designate (S. Res. 464), S1435 [29FE]
Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 726), S10837 [9DE]
X Prize Foundation: commend leadership in inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles (S. Res. 486), S2188 [13MR]
Youth Impact Program: tribute (S. Res. 725), S10837 [9DE]
Zimbabwe: support people, condemn manipulation of electoral process, reject results of runoff election, tighten sanctions against human rights violators, and support political resolution of current crisis (S. Res. 611), S6669 [14JY]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S4609 [21MY]
Reports filed
U.S.-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 176) (S. Rept. 110-463), S8528 [15SE]
Statements
Economists and Free Trade: Ernest F. Hollings, S10935 [11DE]
Tables
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) congressionally directed spending item certification pursuant to Senate Rules, S1869 [11MR]
Texts of
S. 2556, Protect America Act extension, S287 [24JA]
S. 2557, Protect America Act extension, S330 [25JA]
S. 2561, conduct a theme study to identify sites and resources to commemorate and interpret the Cold War, S397 [28JA]
S. 2615, Protect America Act extension, S819 [8FE]
S. 2664, Protect America Short-Term Extension Act, S1139 [25FE]
S. 2665, Protect America Long-Term Extension Act, S1139 [25FE]
S. 2830, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, S2745-S2754 [8AP]
S. 2842, Aging Water Infrastructure and Maintenance Act, S2948 [10AP]
S. 2898, Orchard Detention Basin Flood Control Act, S3259 [22AP]
S. 2970, Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act, S3743 [2MY]
S. 2991, Consumer-First Energy Act, S3902-S3906 [7MY]
S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act, S4491-S4495 [20MY]
S. 3180, Higher Education Act programs extension, S5965 [23JN]
S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act, S6725-S6729 [15JY]
S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act, S7032-S7075 [22JY]
S. 3313, Victims of Polygamy Assistance Act, S7156 [23JY]
S. 3352, Higher Education Act programs extension, S7576 [28JY]
S. 3393, Carson City Vital Community Act, S7949-S7952 [31JY]
S. 3590, Bus Utility and Safety in School Transportation Opportunity and Purchasing Act, S9503 [25SE]
S. 3595, Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act, S9504 [25SE]
S. 3603, Carson City Vital Community Act, S9516-S9518 [25SE]
S. 3604, Economic Recovery Act, S9660-S9668 [26SE]
S. 3688, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, S10584-S10586 [17NO]
S. 3689, emergency supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investments, and economic and energy assistance, S10586-S10599 [17NO]
S. 3709, expand Dept. of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program to include schools in rural areas, S10745 [20NO]
S. 3711, cost of living adjustment for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges, S10746 [20NO]
S. 3724, Elko Indian Colony Expansion Act, S10815 [8DE]
Tributes
Albertson, Johnnie L., S1264 [27FE]
Baars, Stephen, S4709 [22MY]
Barbero, Michael P., S2313 [2AP]
Black, Barry C., S561 [4FE]
Bond, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Cardin, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Chadburn, Carol, S3177 [21AP]
Chavez, Cesar E., S2221 [31MR]
Connor, Margo, S10710 [20NO]
Davis, Lula Johnson, S16 [22JA], S2194 [13MR]
Divine, Jeannie, S6271 [26JN]
Dodd, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Domenici, Senator, S1414 [29FE], S10116 [30SE]
Dupnik, Clarence W., S3020 [15AP]
Durbin, Senator, S2403 [3AP], S9559 [26SE], S10188 [30SE]
Egan, Joseph R., S4777 [22MY]
Feingold, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Feinstein, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Hagel, Senator, S10399 [2OC]
Harness, Greg, S538 [31JA]
Hinckley, Gordon B., S370 [28JA]
Hughes, Gloria, S6145 [25JN]
Johnson, Lyndon B., S4565 [21MY]
Kelly-Borgognone, Kara, S1358 [28FE]
Kennedy, Senator, S537 [31JA], S4291 [19MY], S4444 [20MY]
Lantos, Representative, S195 [23JA]
Lantos, Tom, S823 [11FE]
Leahy, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Maddux, Greg, S10823 [9DE]
McConnell, Senator, S10537 [17NO]
Metzenbaum, Howard M., S2033 [13MR]
Mitchell, Tim, S16 [22JA]
Moore, Joshua M., S304 [25JA]
Nannini, Charles M., Jr. (Mike), S9192 [22SE]
Nevitt, Sharon, S6271 [26JN]
Obama, Barack, S10535 [17NO]
Paone, Martin P., S16 [22JA]
Phillips, Dorothy, S6929 [17JY]
Phoenix, Denise A., S1195 [26FE]
Pryor, David, S7984 [1AU]
Reifsnyder, Betsy, S5518 [11JN]
Rieke, Elizabeth A. (Betsy), S7565 [28JY]
Rockefeller, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Schiappa, Dave, S2194 [13MR]
Segerblom, Genevieve (Gene), S1992 [12MR]
Sendlein, Lyle, S529 [31JA]
Shriver, Sargent, S194 [23JA]
Smith, Senator, S10621 [19NO]
Smith, Timothy, S2955 [14AP]
Stevens, Senator, S10688 [20NO]
Stevens, Tom, S6271 [26JN]
Stoldal, Robert, S6145 [25JN]
Tinsley, David J., S10292 [1OC]
Warner, Senator, S8470 [12SE], S10158, S10159, S10160 [30SE]
Webb, Senator, S369 [28JA]
Whitehouse, Senator, S537 [31JA]
Wicker, Senator, S15 [22JA]
Woods, Tiger, S5670 [17JN]
Young, James A., S962 [13FE]