MANCHIN, JOE, III (a Senator from West Virginia)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6874 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7688, S7716, S7717, S7720, S7723, S7728, S7729, S7753, S7767 [17NO], S7910, S7922 [28NO], S7966, S7995, S7996 [29NO], S8128, S8150 [1DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6096 [4OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3685 [9JN]

Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6832 [20OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7453 [15NO], S7624 [16NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S412 [1FE], S483 [2FE]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S5392 [7SE], S5402 [8SE]

———reform (S. 23), S1121 [2MR]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1608 [14MR], S1752 [16MR], S2131 [5AP]

Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5996 [26SE]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5996 [26SE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S2975 [16MY], S5699 [16SE]

Conferee: H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8138 [1DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Appalachian Development Highway System: complete construction (see S. 1382), S4641 [18JY]

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see S. 724), S2267 [7AP]

———commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (see S. Res. 349), S8775 [17DE]

———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S2583 [2MY]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3340 [25MY]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see S. Res. 159), S2621 [3MY]

Buckles, Frank W.: authorize ceremony in the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving veteran of World War I (see S. Con. Res. 5), S411 [1FE]

———authorize the last surviving veteran of World War I to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 10), S1219 [3MR]

———tribute (see S. Res. 89), S1219 [3MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 4), S2623 [3MY] (see S.J. Res. 24), S5251 [2AU]

———establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 211), S2622 [3MY]

———express that Congress should ``Go Big'' in its attempts toward deficit reduction (see S. Res. 331), S7613 [16NO]

———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S629 [8FE]

———reduce spending (see S. 245), S2581 [2MY]

Committee on Job Creation (Joint, Select): establish (see S. 1522), S5386 [7SE]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see S. 605), S1826 [17MR]

CPSC: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see S. 1448), S5018 [28JY]

Dept. of Education: establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see S. 946), S4676 [19JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see S. 570), S2088 [4AP]

Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 1932), S8184 [5DE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1692), S8068 [30NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1619), S5903 [22SE]

Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S2581 [2MY]

Drugs: ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (see S. 409), S1934 [29MR]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see S. 482), S1219 [3MR]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S5705 [16SE]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (see S. 1610), S5902 [22SE]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see S. 1392), S5625 [14SE]

———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. 231), S359 [31JA]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 1335), S4609 [14JY]

FCC: provide public safety providers additional spectrum to support national, interoperable wireless broadband network and authorize incentive auctions to fund such a network (see S. 28), S3541 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see S. 299), S3614 [8JN]

Ferraro, Geraldine A.: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S1933 [29MR]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S5773 [20SE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see S. 328), S1601 [14MR]

Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see S. 388), S870 [17FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S1678 [15MR]

Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (see S. Res. 257), S5339 [6SE]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see S. 1746), S8603 [14DE]

Japan: express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (see S. Res. 101), S1600 [14MR]

Libya: prohibit U.S. military intervention, ensure NATO members dedicate resources necessary to meet objectives, and urge Arab League members to provide additional military and financial assistance (see S. Res. 146), S2507 [14AP]

McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for certain hospitals near State borders to ensure they are treated in the same manner as nearby facilities in other States (see S. 1242), S3970 [21JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S7613 [16NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S8547 [13DE]

Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see S. Res. 185), S3728 [13JN]

Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 153), S126 [25JA]

———promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see S. 1113), S3427 [26MY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 889), S2730 [5MY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 798), S4486 [11JY]

National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see S. 242), S412 [1FE]

———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3925 [20JN]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 261), S5536 [13SE]

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers (see S. 248), S1121 [2MR]

Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 394), S2778 [9MY]

Power resources: repeal barriers to domestic fuel production, improve loan programs, promote alternative fuels, allow long-term Dept. of Defense alternative fuel contracts, and assess electric vehicle impact (see S. 937), S2839 [10MY]

Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 1751), S6871 [20OC]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1692), S8068 [30NO]

Senate: reduce budget of the Senate (see S. Res. 94), S1406 [8MR]

Senate Rules: eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation (see S. Res. 11), S64 [5JA] (see S. Res. 28), S338 [27JA]

———improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (see S. Res. 10), S64 [5JA]

———provide procedures for extended debate (see S. Res. 21), S339 [27JA]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see S. 1263), S4075 [23JN]

Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (see S. 633), S5499 [12SE]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 18), S122 (see S. 72), S124 [25JA]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see S. Res. 84), S1060 [1MR]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see S. Con. Res. 17), S3226 [23MY]

Taxation: allow a temporary dividends received deduction for dividends from a controlled foreign corporation (see S. 1671), S6330 [6OC]

———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S2582 [2MY]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments (see S. 359), S977 [28FE]

Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4642 [18JY] (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]

Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (see S. 1769), S6917 [31OC]

Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (see S. Res. 14), S127 [25JA]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 431), S8602 [14DE]

Wallop, Malcolm: tribute (see S. Res. 268), S5684 [15SE]

West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers (see S. Res. 129), S2087 [4AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7155 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see S. 1518), S5386 [7SE]

Dept. of HHS: require public disclosure of audits conducted of entities receiving family planning grants (see S. 814), S2446 [13AP]

Drugs: increase penalties for operators of pill mills (see S. 1760), S6872 [20OC]

EPA: clarify and confirm authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see S. 272), S543 [3FE]

———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (see S. 1833), S7294 [9NO]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7886 [28NO], S8021 [30NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6003 [26SE]

———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), motion to proceed, S6034 [3OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3873 [16JN]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), motion to proceed, S3883 [16JN]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to proceed, S7141 [3NO], S7151 [7NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S2975 [16MY], S5699 [16SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S5930 [23SE], S5972 [26SE]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1340 [8MR]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S3955, S3959 [21JN]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (S. Res. 159), S2607 [3MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2337 [8AP]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), motion to proceed, S4824 [22JY]

———deficit, S5930 [23SE]

Children's Home Society of West Virginia: tribute, S8374 [6DE]

Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House chamber: authority to appoint, S3245 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), motion to proceed, S3085 [18MY]

Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6831, S6832 [20OC]

EPA: delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S7328, S7329 [10NO]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, S5930 [23SE], S5972 [26SE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S2337 [8AP]

Government regulations: facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), motion to proceed, S7106 [3NO]

Intelligence services: modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches (S. 1050), S3245 [23MY]

Levinson, Robert: urge Iran to intensify cooperation relative to investigation of his disappearance, S5930 [23SE]

Libya: declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (S.J. Res. 13), S3245 [23MY]

———declare that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya (S.J. Res. 14), S3245 [23MY]

Marshall University: anniversary, S1117 [2MR]

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: anniversary (S. Res. 195), S3244 [23MY]

Meadow Bridge, WV: tribute to Meadow Bridge High School voter registration drive, S3151 [19MY]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (S. 153), S2097 [5AP]

National Miner's Day: observance, S8368 [6DE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S527-S530 [3FE]

Panetta, Leon E.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S3955 [21JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers (S. 248), S619 [7FE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2855 [11MY]

———impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S2855 [11MY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 394), S2855 [11MY]

Power resources: repeal barriers to domestic fuel production, improve loan programs, promote alternative fuels, allow long-term Dept. of Defense alternative fuel contracts, and assess electric vehicle impact (S. 937), S2855 [11MY]

Public debt: ceiling, S3955 [21JN]

———increase statutory limit, S5002 [28JY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1786), motion to proceed, S7106 [3NO]

Senate: legislative program, S619 [7FE], S3245 [23MY]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (S. 18), S529 [3FE]

Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5930 [23SE], S5972 [26SE]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5930 [23SE], S5972 [26SE]

States: establish a Federal loan program for States to provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization, S6832 [20OC]

Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), motion to proceed, S8103, S8105 [1DE]

———rates, S5930 [23SE]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S2855 [11MY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7330 [10NO]

Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7106 [3NO]

Voting: encourage voter registration for young people, S3151 [19MY]

West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers, S2097 [5AP]

———settlement agreement reached for payment of compensation and fines surrounding Upper Big Branch Mine-South disaster, S8368 [6DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S530, S531 [3FE], S4825 [22JY]

Tributes

Bower, Jacob, S4955 [27JY]

Hoeven, Senator, S2228 [7AP]

Jackson, Lloyd G., S7600 [16NO]

Puskar, Milan (Mike), S6452 [12OC]

Tackett, Allen E., S2620 [3MY]

Varis, Agnes, S5179 [1AU]