LUGAR, RICHARD G. (a Senator from Indiana)
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), S4452 [26MY], S4504 [27MY]
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), S2765 [28AP], S3048 [3MY], S3537 [11MY], S3648 [12MY], S3731 [13MY], S3772 [14MY], S3814, S3836 [17MY], S4093 [20MY]
Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S6964, S6989 [5AU]
Pharmaceuticals: provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances (H.R. 5809), S10413 [16DE]
Power resources: promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability (S. 3663), S6655 [3AU]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S11037 [22DE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, S1421 [11MR]
Articles and editorials
M.D.G.'s for Beginners . . . and Finishers, Bono, New York (NY) Times, S7199 [20SE]
Senate's Important Lunch Date, by, New York (NY) Times, S6702 [4AU]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products (see S. 3656), S6737 [4AU]
Armed Forces: mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see S. 455), S7421 [23SE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 29), S4659 [8JN]
Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see S. Res. 572), S5489 [28JN]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: recognize service to Mexico and welcome to the U.S. (see S. Res. 535), S3984 [19MY]
Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 603), S6549 [30JY]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 3827), S7352 [22SE]
Construction industries: recognize importance and sustainability of U.S. hardwoods industry and urge such products be given full consideration in programs for constructing environmentally preferable buildings (see S. Res. 411), S2020 [24MR]
Credit: require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers (see S. 3247), S2587 [22AP]
Cumberland Valley Athletic Club: anniversary of JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon (see S. Res. 611), S7422 [23SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize loans to certain entities to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce home energy use (see S. 3102), S1359 [10MR]
———provide assistance to Haiti to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1183), S7089 [14SE]
Dept. of Defense: expedite congressional defense export review period for Israel and extend war reserves stockpile authority (see S. 3847), S7507 [27SE]
Dept. of Energy: improve energy conservation and efficiency standards for certain appliances and other consumer products (see S. 3925), S7902 [15NO]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 3320), S7969 [17NO]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see S. 3058), S1517 [15MR]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Boys & Girls Clubs of America (see S. 2924), S440 [2FE]
Dept. of State: authorize certain authorities to improve diplomacy and oversight and address certain Foreign Service and consular services issues (see S. 2971), S570 [11FE]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see S. 504), S3831 [17MY]
Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 507), S2803 [29AP]
Education: support a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) made by or in partnership with the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 660), S7618 [28SE]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see S.J. Res. 26), S122 [21JA]
———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions reduction program (see S. 3973), S8062 [18NO]
———require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (see S. 3834), S7420 [23SE]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 3735), S7969 [17NO]
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), S10304 [15DE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S1813 [22MR]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 392), S122 [21JA]
———provide customs support services (see S. 3275), S3165 [5MY]
———provide debt relief (see S. 2961), S340 [28JA]
———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (see S. Res. 414), S743 [24FE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 629), S7175 [16SE]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 3962, 3963), S7968 [17NO]
———establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see S. 3029), S742 [24FE]
———exempt refugees who are employed by the Federal Government overseas from 1-year physical presence requirement for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see S. 2960), S340 [28JA]
———improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the U.S. (see S. 1038), S1459 [11MR]
Iraq: recognize positive effect of upcoming parliamentary elections on political reconciliation and democratic institutions (see S. Res. 437), S1169 [4MR]
———support religious and ethnic minorities (see S. Res. 322), S6886 [5AU]
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), S5440 [24JN]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4990 [16JN]
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]
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]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see S.J. Res. 32), S4989 [16JN]
Kyrgyzstan: call for investigation and prevention of violence, support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights (see S. Res. 566), S5461 [25JN]
Lithuania: anniversary (see S. Res. 442), S1169 [4MR]
Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 499), S2587 [22AP]
Mathias, Charles McC., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 397), S251 [26JA]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 2781), S6025 [20JY]
Moldova: recognize recent accomplishments and express support for free and transparent parliamentary elections (see S. Res. 683), S8063 [18NO]
Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled automobiles and light duty trucks and require major fuel distributors to install blender pumps in increasing numbers (see S. 1627), S271 [27JA]
Murtha, John P.: tribute (see S. Res. 413), S536 [9FE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 647), S7507 [27SE]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 647), S7507 [27SE]
National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition: establish (see S. 1275), S3407 [7MY]
National Mediation Board: disapprove rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see S.J. Res. 30), S3536 [11MY]
National Principals Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 607), S6884 [5AU]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 597), S6397 [28JY]
National Veterans History Project Week: designate (see S. Res. 670), S7789 [29SE]
OAS: support revitalization and reform (see S. 3087), S4622 [7JN]
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]
Russia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see S.J. Res. 34), S5202 [21JN]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 410), S482 [4FE]
Serbia: commend democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted war criminals (see S. Res. 483), S2377 [15AP]
Ships and vessels: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see S. 3847), S7507 [27SE]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 3578), S6025 [20JY]
Stevens, Ted: tribute (see S. Res. 617), S7000 [12AU]
Summer Food Service Program Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 578), S5699 [30JN]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see S. 2936), S51 [20JA]
Treaties and agreements: implement defense trade cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (see S. 3847), S7507 [27SE]
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]
Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (see S. 4011), S8599 [7DE]
Women: establish Office for Global Women's Issues and Women's Development Advisor to facilitate interagency coordination and integration of gender into Dept. of State and AID strategies (see S. 3151), S1812 [22MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Australia: approve proposed agreement for cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (see S. 3844), S7507 [27SE]
Chile: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 431), S1018 [3MR]
Food: provide children from rural areas with better access to meals served through the summer food service program for children and certain child care programs (see S. 3040), S795 [25FE]
Haiti: promote strengthening of private sector (see S. 3202), S2295 [14AP]
Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 2974), S439 [2FE]
Pakistan: promote strengthening of the private sector (see S. 3665), S6519 [29JY]
Poland: recognize victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration of leadership (see S. Res. 476), S2208 [12AP]
Power resources: establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing foreign oil dependence, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 3464), S4744 [9JN]
Radio Free Asia: permanently authorize (see S. 3104), S1458 [11MR]
Thailand: anniversary of the Fulbright Program (see S. Res. 469), S2116 [25MR]
Treaties and agreements: provide legislative authority to implement defense trade cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (see S. 3581), S5849 [14JY]
Ukraine: recognize important progress made in the establishment of democratic institutions following the Presidential run-off election (see S. Res. 422), S796 [25FE]
Cloture motions
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10771 [19DE], S10888 [21DE]
Essays
Farmers Looking at a Bright Future: Layne Sanders, S4616
Future of Farming: Jordan Cadle, S4616
Letters
Tribute to Connie Veillette: David Beckmann, Bread for the World (organization) and George Ingram, Academy for Educational Development, S7025 [13SE]
Viability of U.S. air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) capability and heavy bomber force and basing and warhead options for a follow-on intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM): Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10432 [17DE]
Lists
Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S4616
Remarks
Business and industry: require all foreign and domestic companies registered with the SEC to report annually on amounts paid to each country for access to oil, gas, and minerals, S3815 [17MY]
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), S3815 [17MY]
Howe, IN: tribute to Howe Military School class of 2010, S4209
Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S4616
Indonesia: tribute to Library of Congress regional overseas office in Jakarta, S855 [1MR]
Pakistan: promote strengthening of the private sector (S. 3665), S6521 [29JY]
Poland: recognize victims of airplane crash in Russia en route to memorialize victims of Soviet police, express sympathy to surviving families of both tragedies, and support restoration of leadership (S. Res. 476), S2212 [12AP]
Treaties and agreements: provide legislative authority to implement defense trade cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (S. 3581), S5853 [14JY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): amend preamble to acknowledge interrelationship between nonstrategic and strategic offensive arms, S10712 [19DE]
———amend preamble to strike language relative to interrelationship between strategic offensive arms and strategic defensive arms, S10470 [17DE], S10684 [18DE]
———clarify definition of rail-mobile missiles, S10895, S10896 [21DE]
———increase number of certain inspections allowed, S10777 [20DE]
———renewal, S10265 [15DE], S10346 [16DE], S10424, S10432, S10470 [17DE], S10684 [18DE], S10712 [19DE], S10777 [20DE], S10895, S10896 [21DE], S10951, S10957, S10979 [22DE]
———require Presidential certification communicating U.S. policy to continue development and deployment of U.S. missile defense systems including certain system improvements, S10957 [22DE]
Ukraine: recognize important progress made in the establishment of democratic institutions following the Presidential run-off election (S. Res. 422), S800 [25FE]
Remarks in Senate relative to
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): tribute to efforts of executive and military officials and Senate staff, S10950 [22DE]
Texts of
S. 3581, Defense Trade Treaty Implementation Act, S5854 [14JY]
Tributes
Stevens, Ted, S7884 [15NO]