WEATHER
Amendments
Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (S. 3774), S7758, S7763 [29SE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (S. 3481), S10932, S10933 [21DE]
FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (H. Res. 1549), H5957 [22JY]
Articles and editorials
Avoiding a Trap on Climate Change, S92 [21JA]
Dirty Air Act of 2010,, S93 [21JA]
Help, Hope From Volunteers Lift Spirits in Tornado-Wrecked Towns; More Than 1,600 People Turn Out To Lend a Hand, H4571 [16JN]
Meteorologist John Belski Retires From WAVE 3 TV, S10387 [16DE]
Ms. Murkowski's Mischief, S92 [21JA]
Relatives Pull Together for Girl Orphaned After Tornado, H4572 [16JN]
Sahara Desert Greening Due to Climate Change?, S4803 [10JN]
Scientists Say Planet Continues To Warm, S6575 [2AU]
Study Says Planet Warmed in 2000s, S6575 [2AU]
Win Fight for Cleaner Air, S93 [21JA]
Bills and resolutions
Air pollution: prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (see S. 3699), S6736 [4AU]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]
Climate: support a legally binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide financial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see H. Res. 1552), H5985 [22JY]
Corps of Engineers: acquire hurricane barrier for New Bedford, MA, and Fairhaven, MA (see H.R. 4725), H1026 [2MR]
Dept. of Energy: determine whether there are systemic impediments to carrying out certain weatherization programs (see H.R. 6101), H6627 [10AU]
Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (see S. 3774), S7089 [14SE]
———extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita (see H.R. 5790), H5818 [20JY]
Disasters: express condolences to Taiwan and the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi (see H. Res. 1738), H7644 [29NO]
Ecology and environment: prevent Federal agencies from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for purposes of addressing climate change without express and specific statutory authority (see H.R. 5294), H3482 [13MY]
Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: support goals (see H. Res. 1526), H5676 [15JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see S.J. Res. 26), S122 [21JA] (see H.J. Res. 76), H932 [25FE] (see H.J. Res. 77), H1027 [2MR]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4572), H471 [2FE]
———make grants for the improvement of storm water retention basins in the watersheds of National Estuary Program estuaries (see H.R. 5670), H5501 [1JY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (see S. 3481), S4850 [10JN] (see H.R. 5724), H5546 [13JY]
FEMA: provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (see H. Res. 1549), H5919 [21JY]
Insurance: clarify and improve the payment of multiperil insurance claims (see S. 3672), S6520 [29JY]
International relations: reject creation of an international system of government bailouts for the financial sector or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty (see S. Res. 461), S1750 [18MR]
Mississippi: express condolences to tornado victims, commend efforts of first responders, and support residents during healing process (see S. Res. 504), S2759 [28AP]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (see H. Res. 1231), H2459 [25MR]
———establish, validate, and utilize an official set of data on historical temperature records ensure public access to such records (see S. 4015), S8641 [8DE]
National Environmental Policy Act: prohibit use to document, predict, or mitigate the climate effects of specific Federal actions (see S. 3230), S2477 [20AP] (see H.R. 5342), H3657 [19MY]
National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 625), S7134 [15SE]
———observance (see H. Res. 1618), H6682 [14SE]
National Public Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 1162), H1358 [11MR]
———support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 453), S1458 [11MR]
Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with tsunami and flood protection (see H.R. 6527), H8597 [16DE]
Portugal: express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters (see S. Res. 436), S1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1130), H1027 [2MR]
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]
Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), H6571 [30JY]
Recycled materials: improve Federal procurement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 3633), S6200 [22JY]
SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance (see S. 3032), S742 [24FE] (see H.R. 4934), H2318 [24MR]
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (see H. Res. 1337), H3273 [6MY]
Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783, 5783), H5818 [20JY]
Letters
American Power Act: Alan Reuther, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), S4834 [10JN]
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act: several businesses, S87 [21JA]
Disapproval of EPA rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act: Environmental Entrepreneurs (organization), S91 [21JA]
———several Senators, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S91 [21JA]
———several State attorneys general, S91 [21JA]
———several doctors and scientists, S89 [21JA]
———several faith-based organizations, S91 [21JA]
EPA rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act: Alan Reuther, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), S4834 [10JN]
———Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association, S4793 [10JN]
———Dave McCurdy, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Association, S4833 [10JN]
———several public health organizations, S4793 [10JN]
———several scientists, S4793 [10JN]
Extend expenditure deadline for Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, H7523 [17NO]
———Representative Jackson Lee, H7522 [17NO]
Lists
Arkansas flash flood victims, S5104 [17JN]
Doctors and scientists opposing Murkowski amendment to H.J. Res. 45, public debt statutory limit increase, on disapproval of EPA rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, S89 [21JA]
Sample of scientific studies showing real-world benefits of warming for species and habitat, S4803 [10JN]
Messages
Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms: President Obama, S3766 [13MY]
Poems
``Prayer in Spring,'' Robert Frost, S1775 [19MR]
``To an Early Daffodil,'' Amy Lowell, S1775 [19MR]
Remarks in House
Arkansas: express condolences and support for people affected by flash floods, H4397 [14JN]
Boulder, CO: anniversary of National Center for Atmospheric Research, H2312 [24MR], E1698 [22SE]
BP P.L.C.: support for the American Power Act and certain Federal energy policies, H4590-H4593 [16JN], H5810 [20JY]
Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha, E1354 [19JY]
———mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (H. Res. 1462), H5277-H5279 [30JN], E1345 [15JY]
Climate: develop and promote policies to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, H2751 [21AP]
———global warming, H1157 [4MR], H4591 [16JN], H4671 [22JN]
Colleges and universities: tribute to presidents of historically Black colleges and universities for efforts to assist students in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, H662 [23FE]
Dept. of Energy: permit homeowners who have lost appliances or suffered home damage in federally declared disaster areas to be eligible for the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, H3240, H3241 [6MY]
Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (S. 3774), H7378 [29SE], H7521-H7524 [17NO]
Endangered Species Act: suspend provisions during periods of drought relative to agencies that manage Federal river basins located in regions affected by the drought (H.R. 1914), H2818 [22AP]
Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas: support goals (H. Res. 1526), E1346 [15JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, H659 [23FE], H3873 [27MY]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (H.R. 391), H270 [21JA]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (H.R. 4572), E144 [3FE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (H.R. 5724), E1299 [13JY]
———clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (S. 3481), H8978-H8980 [22DE], E2245 [22DE], E2258 [29DE]
FEMA: prohibit insurance companies participating in the Write Your Own insurance program from excluding wind damage from coverage because flooding also caused damage, H5647 [15JY]
———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, H5623, H5625 [15JY]
———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (H.R. 1264), consideration (H. Res. 1549), H5951-H5959 [22JY]
Great Lakes: carry out research on the effects of climate change, H3398 [12MY]
Hurricanes: joint oil spill-hurricane planning conference recommendations, H4602 [17JN]
Iowa: tribute to volunteers assisting in recovery from severe storms and flooding, H270 [21JA]
Minnesota: tribute to Community Action Partnership weatherization programs, E11 [12JA]
Mississippi: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by tornadoes, H2886 [27AP], H2940 [28AP]
NASA: anniversary of launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) (H. Res. 1231), H3091, H3092 [4MY]
Nashville, TN: tribute to Nashville Rising—A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery, E1510 [30JY]
National Preparedness Month: observance (H. Res. 1618), H6965-H6967 [23SE]
Native Americans: provide Quileute Indian Tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 6527), E2158 [16DE]
Ohio: express sympathy and support to citizens for damage caused by tornadoes, H4305 [9JN], H4571 [16JN]
Pakistan: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, E1555, E1566 [10AU], E1604 [14SE]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, H6051, H6150 [27JY]
———create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, H3313 [12MY], H3522 [18MY], H4411 [14JN]
———create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (H.R. 2454), H24 [12JA], H197 [20JA], H316 [21JA], H476 [3FE], H566 [4FE], H658 [23FE], H1157 [4MR], H1814 [20MR], H2313-H2315 [24MR], H2788 [21AP], H2804 [22AP], H3084 [4MY], H3130, H3189 [5MY], H3259 [6MY], H4079 [27MY], H4255 [9JN], H4682 [23JN], H5537 [13JY], H5969 [22JY], H6147 [27JY], H6751 [15SE], E57 [21JA], E144 [3FE], E635 [22AP]
———increase energy independence and job creation through safe energy production, alternative and renewable energy development, and conservation promotion for a cleaner environment (H.R. 2846), E772 [6MY]
———secure U.S. energy future, provide incentives for domestic production of clean energy technology, achieve meaningful pollution reductions, and create jobs, H4590 [16JN]
South Dakota: commend efforts of people fighting floods, E475 [24MR]
Southeastern States: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts (H. Res. 1337), H3333-H3336, H3337 [12MY], E849 [13MY]
Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (H.R. 5783), E1371 [20JY]
Tennessee: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, H3129 [5MY]
U.N.: attempt to establish global climate change agreement, H1152 [4MR]
University of Maine at Farmington: tribute to Sustainable Campus Coalition climate action plan to achieve carbon neutrality, E59 [21JA]
Virgin Islands: express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters, H7402 [15NO]
Remarks in Senate
Arkansas: express condolences and support for people affected by flash floods, S5104 [17JN], S5151 [18JN]
Climate: allegations of manipulation of scientific data relative to global warming, S8017 [18NO]
———global warming, S1492-S1495 [15MR], S4402 [26MY], S4796 [10JN], S6574 [2AU], S6841 [5AU], S7409 [23SE]
———impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S10923 [21DE]
Colombia: tribute to Corps of Engineers' efforts to assist in aftermath of floods, S10923 [21DE]
Dept. of HHS: extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike (S. 3774), S7762 [29SE]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify Coastal Impact Assistance Program application requirements, S1428 [11MR], S1603 [16MR]
———expedite Coastal Impact Assistance Program funding, S4202 [25MY]
District of Columbia: effects of record snowfall, S553 [11FE]
Emergency Management Assistance Compact: authorize appropriations for grants to participating States (S. 1288), S5867 [14JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, S84-S94 [21JA], S557 [11FE]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 26), S4706 [8JN], S4723-S4725 [9JN], S4873-S4876 [14JN]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 26), motion to proceed, S4788-S4836 [10JN]
———disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 26), unanimous-consent agreement, S4394 [25MY], S4785 [9JN]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, S8017-S8019 [18NO]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (S. 3481), S4855 [10JN], S10933 [21DE], S11023 [22DE]
Insurance: clarify and improve the payment of multiperil insurance claims (S. 3672), S6722 [4AU]
Kentucky: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, S3052 [4MY]
Mississippi: express condolences to tornado victims, commend efforts of first responders, and support residents during healing process (S. Res. 504), S2768 [28AP]
Montana: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding and tornadoes, S5179 [21JN], S5242 [22JN]
National Preparedness Month: designate (S. Res. 625), S7141 [15SE]
National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 453), S1464 [11MR]
North Dakota: tribute to electric linemen for repairs during severe weather, S335 [28JA]
Obama, President: State of the Union Message, S555-S557 [11FE]
Portugal: express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters (S. Res. 436), S1129 [4MR]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy, S2557 [22AP], S6388 [28JY], S10997-S10999 [22DE]
———create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy (S. 1733), S11 [20JA], S1493 [15MR], S1764-S1767 [19MR], S2230 [13AP], S2719-S2721 [28AP], S7120-S7122 [15SE]
———establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce, promote clean energy jobs and economic growth, and avoid dangerous climate interference (S. 2877), S4810 [10JN]
———secure U.S. energy future, provide incentives for domestic production of clean energy technology, achieve meaningful pollution reductions, and create jobs, S3797-S3800 [17MY], S3955 [19MY], S4822-S4825, S4833 [10JN], S4873 [14JN], S5508 [29JN], S8367-S8369 [2DE]
Renewable energy: impact of windmills on the environment, S2447 [20AP]
Rhode Island: assessment of flood damage, S2559 [22AP], S4505, S4506 [27MY], S4565 [28MY]
———express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, S2218 [13AP]
SBA: allow aquaculture business disaster assistance loans, S7440 [24SE]
Sioux Falls, SD: tribute to National Weather Service Sioux Falls Weather Forecast Office, S2800 [29AP]
Spring: beginning, S1775 [19MR]
Tennessee: assessment of flood damage and disaster assistance, S3028 [3MY], S3060 [4MY], S3451 [10MY], S4411-S4413 [26MY]
———express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, S3028 [3MY], S3451 [10MY]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3766 [13MY]
U.N.: attempt to establish global climate change agreement, S463-S465 [4FE], S549-S551 [11FE]
University Corp. for Atmospheric Research: anniversary, S7752 [29SE]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Climate: global warming, S3797-S3800 [17MY]
Reports
Final Staff Report: Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming (House, Select), E2226 [21DE]
Reports filed
Clarify Federal Responsibility for Stormwater Pollution: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3481), S10514 [17DE]
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1733) (S. Rept. 111-121), S438 [2FE]
Consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1549) (H. Rept. 111-555), H5919 [21JY]
Multiple Peril Insurance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1264) (H. Rept. 111-551), H5711 [19JY]
Renewable Energy Environmental Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2852) (S. Rept. 111-206), S4884 [14JN]
Statements
Climate Change Is Making the World a More Dangerous Place: Several U.S. Generals and Admirals, S4835 [10JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 1231, NASA launch of U.S. Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) anniversary, H3091 [4MY]
H. Res. 1337, express condolences and support for people affected by flooding in the Southeast and commend first responders and those assisting in recovery efforts, H3333 [12MY]
H. Res. 1462, mourn loss of life and support people of Central America affected by Tropical Storm Agatha, H5277 [30JN]
H. Res. 1549, consideration of H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Act, H5951 [22JY]
H. Res. 1618, National Preparedness Month, H6965 [23SE]
S. 1288, Emergency Management Assistance Compact appropriations for grants to participating States, S5867 [14JY]
S. 3481, clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution, S4856 [10JN], H8978 [22DE]
S. 3774, extend expenditure deadline for Dept. of HHS Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike, H7521 [17NO]
S. 3774, extend expenditure deadline for Social Services Block Grant Program funds provided for recovery from Hurricane Ike, S7763 [29SE]
S. Res. 436, express condolences and support for people affected by natural disasters on Madeira Island, Portugal, and commend rescue efforts of those who responded to such disasters, S1130, S1183 [4MR]
S. Res. 453, support goals and ideals of National Public Health Week, S1463 [11MR]
S. Res. 461, reject creation of an international system of government bailouts for the financial sector or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty, S1753 [18MR]
S. Res. 504, express condolences to tornado victims in Mississippi, commend efforts of first responders, and support residents during healing process, S2764, S2768 [28AP]
S. Res. 625, National Preparedness Month, S7139, S7141 [15SE]