MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Senator from New Jersey)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6686, S6687, S6689 [18OC], S6738, S6752 [19OC]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5691, S5692 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7717, S7768 [17NO], S7813, S7830, S7858 [18NO], S7933 [28NO], S7994 [29NO], S8069 [30NO], S8151 [1DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6102 [4OC]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4728 [20JY]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3685 [9JN], S3736 [13JN], S3784 [14JN], S3893 [16JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7456, S7573, S7581 [15NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S427 [1FE], S475, S482 [2FE], S545 [3FE], S569 [4FE], S624, S635 [8FE], S647 [10FE], S702 [14FE], S714 [15FE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5777 [20SE]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S1052, S1073 [1MR], S1112 [2MR]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1940 [29MR], S2189 [6AP]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), S2092 [4AP], S2099 [5AP]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7196 [8NO]

Articles and editorials

Ludicrous and Cruel, Paul Krugman, New York (NY) Times, S2310 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: anniversary of first performance of ``Revelations'' (see S. Res. 72), S871 [17FE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see S. 707), S6506 [13OC]

Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see S. 1176), S3683 [9JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see S. Con. Res. 4), S1220 [3MR]

Armed Forces: 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]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S4130 [27JN]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S6050 [3OC]

———modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see S. 866), S5341 [6SE]

———provide members of Individual Ready Reserve who served in Afghanistan or Iraq with information on counseling to prevent suicide (see S. 579), S5726 [19SE]

———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]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 49), S683 [14FE]

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), S977 [28FE]

———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]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S3685 [9JN]

Business and industry: remove the cap on punitive damages allowed under maritime law established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Co., v. Baker (see S. 592), S1750 [16MR]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 104), S1827 [17MR]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S4157 [28JN]

Children and youth: provide assistance to eradicate severe forms of trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see S. 185), S1547 [10MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 797), S8149 [1DE]

———prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 811), S2509 [14AP]

Clean Air Act: recognize benefits of implementation (see S. Res. 119), S2046 [31MR]

Cobell, Elouise Pepion: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1514), S5904 [22SE]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 834), S4846 [22JY]

———require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see S. 540), S1546 [10MR]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see S. 1903), S8603 [14DE]

Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S1751 [16MR]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 1415), S4911 [26JY]

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see S. 987), S4486 [11JY]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see S. 603), S5459 [8SE]

Crime: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see S. 1002), S3499 [6JN]

Cuba: commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights (see S. Res. 140), S2387 [12AP]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see S. 1018), S7908 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: take steps necessary to exhume and transfer remains of deceased Armed Forces members buried in Tripoli, Libya (see S. 1822), S7830 [18NO]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see S. 393), S1828 [17MR]

———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 434), S5340 [6SE]

———make grants to support fire safety education programs on college campuses (see S. 620), S1826 [17MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S977 [28FE]

———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see S. 425), S1548 [10MR]

———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see S. 1862), S7451 [15NO]

———reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children's hospitals (see S. 958), S3499 [6JN]

———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see S. 1782), S7066 [2NO]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1440), S5342 [6SE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 34), S123 [25JA]

———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (see S. 968), S6918 [31OC]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see S. 1266), S4075 [23JN]

———identify and declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to such emergencies (see S. 357), S2388 [12AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate (see S. 690), S1977 [30MR]

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

Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain highway funding by States on the enactment and enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see S. 273), S543 [3FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 260), S683 [14FE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S1502 [9MR]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see S. 752), S8461 [8DE]

———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S5252 [2AU]

———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 850), S2507 [14AP]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 558), S1547 [10MR]

FAA: use Airport and Airway Trust Fund revenue to allow furloughed employees to return to work and provide retroactive pay for the period of their furlough (see S. 1433), S4960 [27JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: require restitution for victims of criminal violations (see S. 350), S747 [15FE]

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

Filipino American History Month: designate (see S. Res. 287), S6185 [5OC]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 121), S2047 [31MR]

Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see S. 436), S7829 [18NO]

———establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 35), S123 [25JA]

———prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S122 [25JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 1585), S5946 [23SE]

Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see S. 1891), S7702 [17NO]

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. 175), S4870 [25JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S8491 [12DE]

Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see S. 388), S977 [28FE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 26), S272 [26JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 412), S1751 [16MR]

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

Health: enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see S. 481), S6390 [11OC]

———extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 539), S3428 [26MY]

———provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see S. 311), S872 [17FE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 952), S2874 [11MY]

———exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see S. 1141), S3428 [26MY]

———provide nonimmigrant spouses and children of nonimmigrant aliens who died in terrorist attacks on the U.S. an opportunity to adjust their status (see S. 819), S2506 [14AP]

———temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before Haitian earthquake (see S. 480), S1264 [4MR]

Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 1223), S5839 [21SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 80), S4870 [25JY]

Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 301), S7614 [16NO]

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]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S6330 [6OC]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S5341 [6SE]

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

Medicare: clarify and expand on criteria applicable to patient admission to and care furnished in participating long-term care hospitals (see S. 1486), S5727 [19SE]

———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see S. 738), S2779 [9MY]

———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see S. 483), S3815 [15JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 829), S3614 [8JN]

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), S2992 [16MY]

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

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 6), S792 [16FE]

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 347), S8547 [13DE]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 1749), S8548 [13DE]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 306), S629 [8FE]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3728 [13JN]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see S. 510), S3813 [15JN]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 276), S5945 [23SE]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 242), S5071 [29JY]

National security: enhance security of chemical facilities (see S. 709), S2046 [31MR]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 1589), S6331 [6OC]

Nicaragua: support democratic aspirations and call attention to the deterioration of constitutional order (see S. Res. 344), S8376 [6DE]

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]

Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see S. 1280), S4803 [21JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 168), S2731 [5MY]

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

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 394), S3614 [8JN]

Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (see S. 275), S543 [3FE]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 750), S8680 [15DE]

Pollan, Laura: tribute (see S. Res. 342), S8377 [6DE]

Power resources: modify certain subsidies and tariffs for ethanol production (see S. 530), S2622 [3MY]

Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers for children, baby food, and infant formula (see S. 136), S2387 [12AP]

Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see S. 979), S4641 [18JY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities (see S. 741), S2187 [6AP]

Real estate: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 170), S5624 [14SE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 876), S7006 [1NO]

———protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform (see S. 994), S2929 [12MY]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S3925 [20JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see S. 587), S8603 [14DE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S8183 [5DE]

———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 555), S1547 [10MR]

SEC: exempt a certain class of securities from regulations limiting the amount of shares sold to raise capital by small businesses (see S. 1544), S8603 [14DE]

Senate Rules: permit Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased (see S. Res. 9), S64 [5JA]

Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: tribute (see S. Res. 289), S6330 [6OC]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 72), S124 [25JA]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 320), S7368 [10NO]

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see S. 578), S1895 [28MR]

———extend eligibility period for SSI benefits for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants (see S. 1721), S6600 [17OC]

———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 1969), S8461 [8DE]

———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see S. 648), S3498 [6JN]

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]

Syria: support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 180), S2875 [11MY]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (see S. 1539), S5499 [12SE]

Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (see S. 1917), S7908 [28NO]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 461), S1120 [2MR]

———extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 996), S5838 [21SE]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see S. 146), S2581 [2MY]

———increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see S. 1577), S5726 [19SE]

———make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1034), S3226 [23MY]

———make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S8602 [14DE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 705), S2046 [31MR]

———provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see S. 1397), S4802 [21JY]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S8602 [14DE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 543), S1546 [10MR]

Terrorism: award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see S. 1239), S5459 [8SE]

———observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4450 [7JY]

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

Transportation: advance use of cleaner construction equipment on Federal-aid highway and public transportation construction projects to improve air quality near construction sites (see S. 972), S3814 [15JN]

———ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 1056), S3499 [6JN]

———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 1281), S6462 [12OC]

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

———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see S. 2011), S8733 [16DE]

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]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see S. Res. 196), S3275 [24MY]

U.N.: rescind the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and urge redress of damages to Israel's reputation caused by the report (see S. Res. 138), S2448 [13AP]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 431), S8680 [15DE]

Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster (see S. Res. 153), S2732 [5MY]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 344), S1502 [9MR]

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

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S5685 [15SE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 438), S5192 [1AU]

———promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, authorize research on role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see S. 1354), S6050 [3OC]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see S. 253), S2622 [3MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S5340 [6SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7006 [1NO]

———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. 634), S5387 [7SE]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S8491 [12DE]

Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (see S. Res. 132), S3226 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: require that Federal children's programs be separately displayed and analyzed (see S. 1396), S4802 [21JY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 124), S2047 [31MR]

China: recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see S. Res. 232), S4555 [13JY]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 167), S2731 [5MY]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see S. 1094), S3426 [26MY]

Computers: advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards (see S. 1152), S3541 [7JN]

Corp. for Supportive Housing: anniversary (see S. Res. 297), S6665 [18OC]

Credit: extend loan limits of the FHA, housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see S. 1508), S5251 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see S. 900), S2731 [5MY]

Dept. of HHS: make certain State social services funding contigent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see S. 1879), S7612 [16NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 1195), S3773 [14JN]

Dept. of HUD: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined regulations (see S. 1621), S5903 [22SE]

———transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty into sustainable, mixed-income neighborhoods with access to economic opportunities (see S. 624), S1826 [17MR]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 926), S2777 [9MY]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 152), S2507 [14AP]

Diseases: establish programs to provide services to individuals with autism and their families (see S. 1132), S3428 [26MY]

———support psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis data collection, leverage public and private investment in research, and focus on relationship between psoriasis and its comorbid conditions (see S. 1107), S3427 [26MY]

Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (see S. 1723), S6600 [17OC]

Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (see S. Res. 22), S127 [25JA]

EPA: provide grants to eligible State consortia to establish and carry out municipal sustainability certification programs (see S. 1516), S5386 [7SE]

Financial institutions: provide protection for consumers who have prepaid cards (see S. 2030), S8775 [17DE]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S3224 [23MY]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see S. 1374), S4608 [14JY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S747 [15FE]

Hazardous substances: establish standards limiting the amounts of arsenic and lead contained in glass beads used in pavement markings (see S. 1122), S3427 [26MY]

Health: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see S. 1878), S7612 [16NO]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 291), S6461 [12OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 267), S5624 [14SE]

Housing: 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. Res. 162), S2687 [4MY]

Immigration: adjust status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (see S. 1109), S3427 [26MY]

———reform (see S. 1258), S4024 [22JN]

Law enforcement: improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (see S. 867), S2621 [3MY] (see S. 977), S2928 [12MY]

Libya: commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens (see S. Res. 85), S1060 [1MR]

———ensure continued investigation of terrorist attacks against the U.S. attributable to the government of Muammar Qaddafi (see S. 1520), S5386 [7SE]

Medicare: apply additional health information technology (HITECH) payment provisions to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see S. 688), S1977 [30MR]

———preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals (see S. 1900), S7702 [17NO]

National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative: establish (see S. 1128), S3427 [26MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 280), S5945 [23SE]

National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see S. Res. 241), S4960 [27JY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 214), S338 [27JA]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1745), S6871 [20OC]

Political campaigns: require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see S. 1360), S4555 [13JY]

Power resources: promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases (see S. 600), S1751 [16MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (see S. 1868), S7451 [15NO]

Social Security: improve enforcement, collection, and administration of child support payments (see S. 1383), S4675 [19JY]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see S. Con. Res. 17), S2929 [12MY]

Tariff: cotton shirting fabrics (see S. 529), S1502 [9MR]

Taxation: encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see S. 1863), S7451 [15NO]

———exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S5903 [22SE]

———prevent avoidance of tax by insurance companies through reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates (see S. 1693), S6461 [12OC]

———provide a look back rule in the case of federally declared disasters for determining earned income for purposes of the child tax credit and the earned income credit (see S. 1632), S5945 [23SE]

———provide an investment credit for equipment used to fabricate solar energy property (see S. 1858), S7368 [10NO]

———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 939), S2839 [10MY]

———regulate subsidies paid to rum producers in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (see S. 986), S2929 [12MY]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 258), S481 [2FE] (see S. 940), S2839 [10MY]

———require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 215), S338 [27JA]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 238), S4911 [26JY]

Veterans' Education Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 334), S7829 [18NO]

Water pollution: provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units (see S. 1836), S7294 [9NO]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 21), S4024 [22JN]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6758 [19OC], S6847 [20OC]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S8454 [8DE], S8484 [12DE]

Appropriations: 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, S1247 [4MR]

Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8347 [6DE], S8428 [8DE]

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), S3963 [21JN]

———reauthorize (S. 782), motion to proceed, S3492 [6JN]

Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6840 [20OC]

———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), motion to proceed, S6351 [6OC], S6383 [11OC]

McConnell, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2573 [2MY], S2661 [4MY]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), motion to proceed, S5281 [2AU], S5328 [6SE]

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, S8011 [30NO]

Verrilli, Donald B., Jr.: nomination to be Solicitor General, S3458 [26MY]

Letters

Jimmy Carter visit to Cuba to discuss U.S.-Cuba relations: by, H2104 [30MR]

Privilege of the floor

Fishburn, Andrew, S2142 [5AP]

Forbes, Brendan, S4621 [14JY]

Fristedt, Andi Lipstein, S5792 [20SE]

Roberts, Eric, S2142 [5AP]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6739, S6740 [19OC], S6842 [20OC]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S8479, S8484 [12DE]

———suitability to be Ambassador to El Salvador relative to transparency of details concerning former relationship with Cuban national at center of FBI counterintelligence investigation, S8479, S8484 [12DE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), S2480 [14AP]

———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, S1394, S1398 [8MR]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S3911-S3913 [20JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2229 [7AP], S2309, S2310 [8AP], S3722 [13JN], S4602-S4605 [14JY]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5139 [30JY], S5166 [1AU]

———deficit, S4698 [20JY]

———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), motion to proceed, S4377 [6JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), motion to proceed, S3328 [25MY]

Cecchi, Claire C.: nomination to be district judge, S3750 [14JN]

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.: tribute to donation of radio stations to Minority Media and Telecommunications Council, S6086 [4OC]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (S. 1094), S5676 [15SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1094), unanimous-consent request, S5745, S5747 [20SE]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5139 [30JY], S5166 [1AU]

Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8425 [8DE]

Credit: extend loan limits of Government-sponsored enterprises, FHA, and VA, S6739, S6740 [19OC], S6842 [20OC]

Cuba: human rights violations, S7432 [15NO]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S4716 [20JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7822 [18NO], S8027 [30NO], S8105, S8106, S8125 [1DE]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (S. 900), S2740 [5MY]

Dept. of HHS: family planning services funding, S2309 [8AP]

Dept. of HUD: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined regulations (S. 1621), S5913 [22SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), motion to proceed, S3077 [18MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit direct cash transfers from Cuban buyers to U.S. financial institutions for payment of agricultural commodities, S7432 [15NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S6739, S6740 [19OC], S6842 [20OC]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2162 [6AP]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3868 [16JN]

———reauthorize (S. 782), unanimous-consent agreement, S3936 [20JN]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S4377 [6JY]

———impact of Bush administration tax cuts, S3721-S3723 [13JN]

———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6625 [18OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7432 [15NO]

EPA: disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), motion to proceed, S7317 [10NO]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5518 [13SE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S7432 [15NO]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S3911-S3913 [20JN]

———expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (S. 1048), S6447 [12OC]

FRS: reform Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to increase accountability and transparency, S8425 [8DE]

God's Child Project (organization): anniversary (S. Res. 141), S3936, S3937 [20JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S2229 [7AP], S2309 [8AP]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S3911 [20JN]

Iran: allegations of complicity in alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia ambassador to the U.S. and conduct bombings of embassies, S6446 [12OC]

———impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7822 [18NO], S8027 [30NO], S8105, S8106, S8125 [1DE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S. Res. 211), S3937 [20JN]

Lautenberg, Senator: tribute to casting 9,000th vote, S8127 [1DE]

Medicare: reform, S3328 [25MY]

Mental health: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Federal autism funding, S5747 [20SE]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack, S1398 [8MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: prioritize examination of patent applications for technologies important to American competitiveness, S1052 [1MR], S1112 [2MR]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S1052 [1MR], S1112 [2MR]

Point of order, S7432 [15NO]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4377 [6JY], S4602-S4605 [14JY]

Salas, Esther: nomination to be district judge, S3750 [14JN]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S2162 [6AP]

Senate: legislative program, S3937 [20JN]

Small business: protect from health insurance premium increases or loss of insurance coverage, S2099, S2105, S2106 [5AP]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations, S1912 [29MR]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), S2099, S2105, S2106 [5AP]

Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (S. 1616), S5910 [22SE]

———rates, S2480 [14AP], S4698 [20JY]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 258), S2480 [14AP]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S3077 [18MY], S4268 [30JN]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), motion to proceed, S3013, S3039 [17MY]

———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit, S3868 [16JN]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7268 [9NO]

Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7050 [2NO]

Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7268 [9NO]

Votes: position on missed, S3401 [26MY], S5767 [20SE]

Texts of

S. 1621, Livable Communities Act, S5914-S5919 [22SE]