NELSON, BEN (a Senator from Nebraska)

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), S4213 [25MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S7991 [17NO]

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), S7044 [13SE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S8129 [19NO]

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), S3092 [4MY], S3166 [5MY], S3429 [7MY], S3538 [11MY], S3644 [12MY], S3730 [13MY], S3909, S3926 [18MY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S1189 [4MR], S1265 [8MR], S4948 [15JN]

———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), S1530 [15MR]

Articles and editorials

Pushback—State AGs Say Ben Nelson's Medicaid Deal Is Unconstitutional, S9 [20JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 659), S7618 [28SE]

Agricultural Marketing Act: improve reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products (see S. 3656), S6302 [27JY]

Armed Forces: extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see S. 3201), S2295 [14AP]

———recognize and honor commitment and sacrifices of U.S. military families (see S. Con. Res. 76), S8063 [18NO]

Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see S. Res. 572), S5489 [28JN]

Crime: impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings (see S. 4037), S10410 [16DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend suspension of limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible for Farm Service Agency guaranteed assistance (see S. 3221), S2423 [19AP]

Dept. of Energy: authorize bartering, transferring, or selling surplus uranium from inventory (see S. 3233), S2477 [20AP]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 2977), S537 [9FE]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see S. 504), S4212 [25MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 3134), S2378 [15AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify level of health care that constitutes minimum essential coverage (see S. 3162), S2019 [24MR]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 535), S2241 [13AP]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see S.J. Res. 26), S122 [21JA]

———require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (see S. 3834), S7446 [24SE]

———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (see S. 3072), S4850 [10JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (see S. 510), S4990 [16JN]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3347), S5269 [22JN]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2919), S2296 [14AP]

Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see S. 3477), S4849 [10JN]

Foreign trade: support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products (see S. Res. 544), S4529 [27MY]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 493), S2477 [20AP]

Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 392), S122 [21JA]

———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see S. Con. Res. 61), S2708 [27AP]

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]

Immigration: require Federal payment of costs incurred by State or local governments in defending a State or local immigration law that survives a constitutional challenge in Federal court (see S. 3593), S6521 [29JY]

Japan: support increased market access for exports of U.S. beef and beef products (see S. Res. 452), S1458 [11MR]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see S. 941), S9022 [14DE]

Mathias, Charles McC., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 397), S251 [26JA]

Medicare: protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see S. 1157), S3643 [12MY]

———recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see S. 3211), S4885 [14JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 3244), S2587 [22AP]

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 FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see S. 1553), S3359 [6MY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S3831 [17MY]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1361), S7900 [15NO]

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]

Power resources: extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see S. 3231), S2477 [20AP]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 3946), S7970 [17NO]

Stevens, Ted: tribute (see S. Res. 617), S7000 [12AU]

Tariff: footwear (see S. 730), S7446 [24SE]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see S. 3582), S5849 [14JY]

———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see S. 3148), S1874 [23MR]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 461), S1229 [5MR]

———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see S. 1589), S621 [22FE]

———provide that fees charged for baggage carried into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise tax imposed on transportation of persons by air (see S. 3205), S2378 [15AP]

———repeal limitation on issuance of new clean renewable energy bonds and terminate eligibility of governmental bodies to issue such bonds (see S. 3855), S7618 [28SE]

———require the manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly (see S. 632), S3831 [17MY]

Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see S. 3034), S6201 [22JY]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3572), S7790 [29SE]

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]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see S. 1055), S5202 [21JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: anniversary of EyeCare America program (see S. Res. 557), S4989 [16JN]

Homestead National Monument of America: rename as Homestead National Historical Park (see S. 3562), S5699 [30JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 3799), S7175 [16SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 3198), S2295 [14AP]

National Celiac Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 605), S6651 [3AU]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4990 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Sollars v. Reid, et al. (see S. Res. 467), S1874 [23MR]

Cloture motions

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), S6293 [27JY]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: tribute to U.S. Southern Command personnel taking part in Haiti relief effort, S535 [9FE]

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, S5903 [15JY]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 26), motion to proceed, S4805 [10JN]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8553 [6DE]

Federal-State relations: State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, S182 [25JA], S1276 [9MR]

FRS: clarify definition of ``insurance company'' relative to application of orderly liquidation authority to mutual insurance holding companies, S5903 [15JY]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, S1276 [9MR]

Omaha, NE: anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, S7958 [17NO]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated stimulus funds to offset funding for nonemergency designations of certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1276 [9MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, S317, S318 [28JA]

Senate Rules: applicability of cloture rules to budget reconciliation process, S317, S318 [28JA]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S1276 [9MR]

———extend expiring tax cuts, S6766 [5AU]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8553 [6DE]

———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), House amendment, S6766 [5AU]

———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, S8553 [6DE]

Tomasevicz, Curt: tribute for participation in Olympic games, S1356 [10MR]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10331 [16DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Sollars v. Reid, et al. (S. Res. 467), S1921 [23MR]

Reports filed

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3799) (S. Rept. 111-294), S7174 [16SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 467, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Sollars v. Reid, et al., S1878, S1921 [23MR]

Tributes

Bock, Michael A., S7198 [20SE]

Noziska, Mark A., S7199 [20SE]

Redding, Blaine E., S5103 [17JN]

Reimer, Glenda Mlady, S47 [20JA]

Scott, Walter, Jr., S3821 [17MY]

Wade, Mary Frazier, S6300 [27JY]

Wood, Edwin C., S5780 [13JY]