LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. (a Senator from Connecticut)
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), S4229 [25MY], S4504 [27MY]
Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), S155 [22JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S7970 [17NO], S8717 [9DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), S7521 [27SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), S5712, S5713 [30JN], S5974 [15JY], S6088 [21JY], S6444 [28JY], S7045 [13SE]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), S10522 [17DE]
Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 372), S8799, S8809 [10DE]
———provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (H.R. 2711), S3787, S3788, S3789 [14MY]
FEMA: reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), S10806 [20DE]
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), S3048 [3MY], S3200 [5MY], S3619, S3652 [12MY]
Government: improve transparency of information technology (IT) investments, require greater accountability for cost overruns, improve agency IT management, and reward excellence in IT acquisition (S. 920), S4014 [19MY]
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (H.R. 5809), S10413 [16DE]
Secret Service: transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work for current members from District of Columbia Code to U.S. Code (S. 1510), S7523 [27SE]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S969 [2MR], S1090, S1098 [3MR], S1266 [8MR], S1290 [9MR]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), S1403 [10MR], S1517 [15MR]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10821 [20DE], S10953, S11037 [22DE]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S7845 [5OC]
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, S1421 [11MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see S. 3424), S5965 [15JY]
Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see S. 3694), S7619 [28SE]
Arlington National Cemetery: require reports on management (see S. 3860), S7618 [28SE]
Armed Forces: improve access to mental health counselors under TRICARE (see S. 3371), S3716 [13MY]
———recognize and honor commitment and sacrifices of U.S. military families (see S. Con. Res. 76), S8063 [18NO]
Bol, Manute: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5786 [13JY]
Budget: provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 3474), S6520 [29JY]
Burma: condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human rights violations, and call for a fair election process (see S. Res. 480), S2295 [14AP]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 29), S3164 [5MY]
Business and industry: disclose payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, and express that the U.S. should disclose payments for such development on Federal land (see S. 1700), S2424 [19AP]
Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see S. Res. 572), S5489 [28JN]
Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (see S. 3532), S5439 [24JN]
Civil liberties: reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and censorship by China (see S. Res. 405), S440 [2FE]
Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see S. 4004), S8397 [2DE]
Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3291), S2803 [29AP]
Courts: prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments if they are inconsistent with U.S. law and provide victims of such suits a means to clear their name (see S. 3518), S5268 [22JN]
Credit: require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see S. 3247), S2587 [22AP]
Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see S. Con. Res. 54), S1517 [15MR]
Dept. of Commerce: reauthorize Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (see S. 3523), S5319 [23JN]
———reduce matching requirement for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program participants (see S. 3519), S5268 [22JN]
Dept. of Defense: provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution (see S. 3081), S1169 [4MR]
———require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities (see S. 2904), S537 [9FE]
Dept. of Education: establish Volunteer Teacher Advisory Committee (see S. 1137), S3908 [18MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see S. 3058), S3092 [4MY]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see S. 2943), S122 [21JA]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 2977), S439 [2FE]
Dept. of State: authorize access to certain Federal, State, and other databases to verify identity of a passport applicant, reduce incidence of fraud, and require authentication of identification documents (see S. 3666), S6519 [29JY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see S. 504), S3984 [19MY]
Dept. of Transportation: study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see S. 841), S620 [22FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: approve certain education programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 3171), S2478 [20AP]
———clarify level of health care that constitutes minimum essential coverage (see S. 3162), S2019 [24MR]
———require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see S. 1204), S8555 [6DE]
Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see S. 1545), S4442 [26MY]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 510), S3006 [30AP]
Egypt: support democracy, human rights, and civil liberties (see S. Res. 586), S6886 [5AU]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: invest in innovation for education (see S. 3882), S7787 [29SE]
———provide effective science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning (see S. 3883), S7787 [29SE]
EPA: establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 2995), S481 [4FE]
———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions reduction program (see S. 3973), S8062 [18NO]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see S. 3036), S1517 [15MR]
Federal Acquisition Institute: improve (see S. 2902), S6303 [27JY]
Federal agencies and departments: require quarterly performance reviews of Federal policy and management priorities and establish Chief Operating Officers and Performance Improvement Officers and Council (see S. 3853), S7618 [28SE]
Federal employees: extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see S. 3341), S4622 [7JN]
———provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see S. 3650), S6245 [26JY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the National Estuary Program (see S. 3540), S7090 [14SE]
Firefighters: improve provision of assistance to fire departments (see S. 3267), S2708 [27AP]
Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see S. 850), S5964 [15JY]
Foreign policy: prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a whole of government approach to prevent such acts (see S. Con. Res. 71), S7135 [15SE]
Georgia (country): support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (see S. Res. 698), S10514 [17DE]
Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 493), S2477 [20AP]
Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 654), S7791 [29SE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S1813 [22MR]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 3213), S5440 [24JN]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 3709), S7176 [16SE]
History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see S. 653), S6201 [22JY]
Housing: ensure availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners (see S. 3266), S3832 [17MY]
———express that stable and affordable housing is essential to HIV prevention, treatment, and care and commit to providing adequate funding for development of housing as a response to AIDS pandemic (see S. Con. Res. 39), S7206 [20SE]
Iran: commend democracy and human rights advocates, support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (see S. Res. 415), S569 [11FE]
———condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights (see S. Res. 694), S8477 [3DE]
———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see S. 3022), S698 [23FE]
———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses (see S. Res. 551), S4885 [14JN]
Iraq: recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary elections on political reconciliation and democratic institutions (see S. Res. 437), S1169 [4MR]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see S. Res. 571), S5489 [28JN]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (see S. Res. 564), S5319 [23JN]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn unprovoked military attack against South Korea and reaffirm alliance with South Korea (see S. Res. 693), S8397 [2DE]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 2747), S8244 [29NO]
Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (see S. 3119), S1618 [16MR]
Mathias, Charles McC., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 397), S251 [26JA]
Mining and mineral resources: require U.S.-registered companies selling products using columbite-tantalite, coltan, cassiterite, and wolframite to disclose the country-of-origin of such materials to the SEC (see S. 891), S2424 [19AP]
Murtha, John P.: tribute (see S. Res. 413), S536 [9FE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S6397 [28JY]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 658), S7618 [28SE]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S3164 [5MY]
National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 596), S6397 [28JY]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6303 [27JY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 541), S5203 [21JN]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 497), S2587 [22AP]
National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 517), S3407 [7MY]
Nowruz: observance of Iranian New Year (see S. Res. 463), S1812 [22MR]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 1580), S3007 [30AP]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see S. Res. 479), S2295 [14AP]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (see S. 3295), S3092 [4MY]
Presidents of the U.S.: provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible Presidential candidates before the general election (see S. 3196), S2246 [13AP]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see S. 1611), S2759 [28AP]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 481), S2295 [14AP]
Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities (see S. 3813), S7620 [28SE]
Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see S. 3881), S8599 [7DE]
Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation (see S. Res. 553), S4939 [15JN]
Small Business Development Center network: anniversary (see S. Res. 638), S7352 [22SE]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see S. Con. Res. 70), S6885 [5AU]
Stevens, Ted: tribute (see S. Res. 617), S7000 [12AU]
Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see S. Res. 404), S393 [1FE]
Sustainable development: establish the Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, a comprehensive planning grant program, and sustainability challenge grant program (see S. 1619), S1619 [16MR]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see S. Con. Res. 63), S7791 [29SE]
Taxation: ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see S. 3148), S2020 [24MR]
———provide tax relief for persons with investment losses due to fraud or embezzlement (see S. 3166), S2115 [25MR]
———provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3215), S2377 [15AP]
———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see S. 632), S3036 [3MY]
Telecommunications: require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC (see S. 649), S2162 [26MR]
Transportation: provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see S. 3269), S4530 [27MY]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3572), S6885 [5AU]
Uganda: express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see S. Res. 409), S622 [22FE]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster (see S. Res. 487), S2377 [15AP]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 41), S8787 [10DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1695), S7789 [29SE]
———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see S. 28), S5964 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see S. 3065), S1018 [3MR] (see S. 4022), S8713 [9DE] (see S. 4023), S8786 [10DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: provide for furnishing of statues by the District of Columbia for display in Statuary Hall (see S. 3646), S6245 [26JY]
Dept. of Education: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (see S. 3498), S4989 [16JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (see S. 3806), S7205 [20SE]
Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see S. 3019), S698 [23FE]
Education: provide incentives to implement reforms and strategies designed to lead to improvement in outcomes for all students and significant reductions in achievement gaps among subgroups of students (see S. 3885), S7787 [29SE]
FEMA: reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (see S. 3249), S2587 [22AP]
Government: reform electronic rulemaking process (see S. 3961), S7968 [17NO]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see S. Res. 525), S3716 [13MY]
National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 625), S7134 [15SE]
Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 3480), S4850 [10JN]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see S. 3625), S6078 [21JY]
Terrorism: add joining a foreign terrorist organization or engaging in or supporting hostilities against the U.S. or its allies to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality (see S. 3327), S3358 [6MY]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 56), S2116 [25MR]
Bills and resolutions relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et al (see S. Res. 398), S251 [26JA]
Cloture motions
Bernanke, Ben S.: nomination to be Federal Reserve Board Chair, S246 [26JA]
Brainard, Lael: nomination to be Under Sec. of the Treasury for International Affairs, S2413 [19AP]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10665 [18DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), S6973 [5AU], S7061 [14SE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), House amendment, S10771 [19DE], S10853 [21DE]
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), conference report, S5774 [13JY], S5880 [15JY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]
Johnson, Martha N.: nomination to be GSA Administrator, S349 [28JA], S466 [4FE]
Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (S. 3628), motion to proceed, S6191 [22JY], S6285 [27JY], S7388 [23SE]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10666 [18DE]
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10771 [19DE], S10888 [21DE]
Poems
``From So Little,'' Albert C. Caswell, S11032
Privilege of the floor
Fenton, Megan, S6656 [3AU]
Fleischer, Rachel, S6656 [3AU]
Lucero, Marcus, S6656 [3AU]
Obenhaus, Stephen, S1408 [10MR]
Remarks
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), S4570 [28MY]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, S7244, S7245 [21SE], S10653, S10654, S10666 [18DE]
Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action: establish, S218 [26JA]
Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), S218 [26JA]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), S1955 [24MR]
Center for Excellence in Education: tribute to National Lab Skills Symposium, S2203 [12AP]
Demeo, Marisa J.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S2456 [20AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), motion to proceed, S7243, S7245 [21SE]
Dept. of Education: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (S. 3498), S4991 [16JN]
———reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice, S1292 [9MR], S1350, S1352 [10MR], S1588, S1590, S1591, S1594, S1595, S1604 [16MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (S. 3806), S7210 [20SE]
Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (S. 3019), S702 [23FE]
District of Columbia: expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands (H.R. 6278), S8960 [13DE]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job, S6685 [4AU]
———provide incentives to implement reforms and strategies designed to lead to improvement in outcomes for all students and significant reductions in achievement gaps among subgroups of students (S. 3885), S7799 [29SE]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 26), motion to proceed, S4824 [10JN]
Firefighters: improve provision of assistance to fire departments (S. 3267), S2753 [28AP]
Iran: commend democracy and human rights advocates, support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (S. Res. 415), S590, S591 [11FE]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, S5399 [24JN]
Johnson, Martha N.: nomination to be GSA Administrator, S364 [1FE], S456 [4FE]
Kagan, Elena: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6621, S6622 [3AU]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage, S6685 [4AU]
Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives relative to recent Israeli announcement of housing settlement construction in disputed areas, S1497, S1498 [15MR]
Pitney Bowes, Inc.: anniversary, S2640
Power resources: secure U.S. energy future, provide incentives for domestic production of clean energy technology, achieve meaningful pollution reductions, and create jobs, S4824 [10JN]
Presidents of the U.S.: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (H.R. 35), S4614 [7JN]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), House amendment, S10653, S10654, S10666 [18DE]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S1292 [9MR]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), S1350 [10MR], S1588, S1590, S1591, S1594, S1595, S1604 [16MR]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), House amendment, S6685 [4AU]
Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3480), S4852 [10JN]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (S. 3625), S6082 [21JY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10954 [22DE]
———require Presidential certification communicating U.S. policy to continue development and deployment of U.S. missile defense systems including certain system improvements, S10954 [22DE]
Votes: position on missed, S8231
Remarks in Senate relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et al (S. Res. 398), S260, S261 [26JA]
Reports filed
Activities During the 111th Congress: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 111-360), S8786 [10DE]
Allow Customs and Border Protection Employees Who Serve Overseas Limited Appointment To Be Converted to Permanent Appointment: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1517) (S. Rept. 111-248), S6881 [5AU]
Ann-Marie Blute Post Office, Shrewsbury, MA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4017), S3907 [18MY]
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, San Jose, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4543), S7786 [29SE]
Anti-Border Corruption Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3243), S7507 [27SE]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3243) (S. Rept. 111-338), S7786 [29SE]
Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office, Cheyney, PA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4547), S3907 [18MY]
Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3167) (S. Rept. 111-351), S8062 [18NO]
Chemical and Water Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2868) (S. Rept. 111-370), S10410 [16DE]
Civil Service Retirement System Part-Time Service Computation Modification: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 469), S2208 [12AP]
Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office, Columbus, OH: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4840), S3908 [18MY]
Congressional Award Act Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2865) (S. Rept. 111-163), S1516 [15MR]
Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Building, Overland Park, KS: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4095), S3907 [18MY]
David John Donafee Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5390), S7786 [29SE]
District of Columbia Hatch Act Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1345), S7615 [28SE]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1345) (S. Rept. 111-339), S7786 [29SE]
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1102) (S. Rept. 111-376), S10513 [17DE]
Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6118), S8348 [1DE]
E.V. Wilkins Post Office, Roper, NC: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3892), S3907 [18MY]
Earmark Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3335) (S. Rept. 111-365), S9021 [14DE]
Federal Acquisition Institute Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2902), S8641 [8DE]
Federal Agency Energy Efficiency Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1830), S2115 [25MR]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1830) (S. Rept. 111-167), S2208 [12AP]
Federal Hiring Process Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 736) (S. Rept. 111-184), S3643 [12MY]
Federal Supervisor Training Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 674) (S. Rept. 111-364), S9021 [14DE]
Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2868) (S. Rept. 111-192), S3831 [17MY]
First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3978), S6584 [2AU]
Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans To Express Thanks for Service (FOR VETS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3794), S7786 [29SE]
George Kell Post Office, Swifton, AR: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3634), S3907 [18MY]
Gold Star Fathers Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3650), S8062 [18NO]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3650) (S. Rept. 111-374), S10513 [17DE]
Government Accountability Office Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2991) (S. Rept. 111-350), S8062 [18NO]
Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2142), S8599 [7DE]
GPRA Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2142) (S. Rept. 111-372), S10410 [16DE]
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1508), S4938 [15JN]
Improve Provision of Assistance to Fire Departments: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3267) (S. Rept. 111-235), S6397 [28JY]
Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 885), S1617 [16MR]
Information Technology (IT) Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 920) (S. Rept. 111-179), S3162 [5MY]
Joyce Rogers Post Office Building, Brighton, MI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5341), S7786 [29SE]
Justice for American Heroes Harmed by Contractors Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2782), S8712 [9DE]
Kingman and Heritage Islands Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2092) (S. Rept. 111-300), S7351 [22SE]
Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office, Rootstown, OH: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3784), S8348 [1DE]
Martin G. `Marty' Mahar Post Office, Troy, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4425), S3907 [18MY]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3012), S3908 [18MY]
Michael C. Rothberg Post Office, Sharon, MA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5099), S5536 [29JN]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3465), S5536 [29JN]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1454) (S. Rept. 111-234), S6302 [27JY]
National Historical Publications and Records Commission Appropriations: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2872) (S. Rept. 111-213), S5201 [21JN]
Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Building, Lynbrook, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3567), S6397 [28JY]
Nomination of Dana K. Bilyeu to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2758 [28AP]
Nomination of Dennis J. Toner To Be Postal Service Governor: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5438 [24JN]
Nomination of Dennis P. Walsh To Be Special Panel on Appeals Chairman: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2758 [28AP]
Nomination of Eugene L. Dodaro To Be Comptroller General: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8298 [30NO]
Nomination of Jacob J. Lew To Be OMB Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7266 [21SE]
Nomination of John S. Pistole To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5439 [24JN]
Nomination of Judith A. Smith To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2758 [28AP]
Nomination of Mary E. Raffinan To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7786 [29SE]
Nomination of Michael D. Kennedy to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2758 [28AP]
Nomination of Milton C. Lee, Jr., To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2758 [28AP]
Nomination of Todd E. Edelman To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2758 [28AP]
Non-Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance (Non-Foreign AREA) Act Application to Employees Paid Saved or Retained Rates Correction: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3066), S4143 [24MY]
Part-Time Reemployment of Annuitants Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 629), S2208 [12AP]
Paula Hawkins Post Office Building, Maitland, FL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5395), S6397 [28JY]
Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Funding Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1507) (S. Rept. 111-203), S4744 [9JN]
Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3249) (S. Rept. 111-215), S5319 [23JN]
Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3196) (S. Rept. 111-239), S6583 [2AU]
President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building, Dixon, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5278), S6397 [28JY]
Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office Building, Riverhead, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3250), S3907 [18MY]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2945), S3908 [18MY]
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3480) (S. Rept. 111-368), S10303 [15DE]
Reducing Over-Classification Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 553) (S. Rept. 111-200), S4527 [27MY]
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3980) (S. Rept. 111-291), S7174 [16SE]
Roy Rondeno, Sr., Post Office Building, New Orleans, LA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3951), S3907 [18MY], S4885 [14JN]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2874), S3908 [18MY]
Roy Wilson Post Office, Palm Desert, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4214), S3907 [18MY]
Sam Sacco Post Office Building, Eureka, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6387), S8348 [1DE]
Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building, Westwood, NJ: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4628), S3908 [18MY]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3013), S3908 [18MY]
Sergeant Matthew L. Ingram Post Office, Hickory, MS: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4139), S3907 [18MY]
Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building, Fall River, MA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5758), S8348 [1DE]
SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4624), S3907 [18MY]
Steve Goodman Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4861), S5536 [29JN]
Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for Facilities (SECURE) Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3806), S8786 [10DE]
Telework Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 707) (S. Rept. 111-177), S3036 [3MY]
Tom Bradley Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5450), S7786 [29SE]
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building, Napa, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6237), S8348 [1DE]
U.S. Secret Service Retirement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1862) (S. Rept. 111-231), S6245 [26JY]
W.D. Farr Post Office Building, Greeley, CO: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4238), S3907 [18MY]
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1649) (S. Rept. 111-377), S10513 [17DE]
Zachary Smith Post Office Building, Hornell, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5051), S5536 [29JN]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3200), S3908 [18MY]
Texts of
S. 3498, Teachers Professional Development Institutes Act, S4992 [16JN]
S. 3806, Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities Act, S7211-S7216 [20SE]
S. 3885, Race to the Top Act, S7800 [29SE]
S. Res. 398, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et al, S256, S261 [26JA]
Tributes
Barstow, Robbins, S8394
Byrd, Robert C., S11031
Cernera, Anthony, S10928
Dodd, Senator, S8280 [30NO]
Gavin, Pamela, S335 [28JA]
Landy, Kevin, S10301 [15DE]
Monahan, Tom, S8393
Russell, Donald, S1870
Shawinsky, Joseph, S7749
Sherman, Michael W., S7749
Stanley, Bill, S2473
Voinovich, Senator, S1595 [16MR]