LEVIN, CARL (a Senator from Michigan)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6765 [19OC], S6874 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7723, S7728, S7747, S7770, S7774 [17NO], S7812, S7821, S7858, S7860, S7861 [18NO], S7915, S7916 [28NO], S7966, S7971, S7993 [29NO], S8018, S8020 [30NO], S8117, S8157 [1DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6229 [5OC], S6332 [6OC]

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

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

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S472, S489 [2FE]

FDIC: require a study on the impact of insured depository institution failures (H.R. 2056), S7745, S7774, S7777 [17NO]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S1073 [1MR], S1183 [3MR]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), S4034 [22JN]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1763 [16MR]

Analyses

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S. 1346), S4519-S4527 [12JY]

Appointments

Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H3348 [24MY]

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

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S2557 [14AP]

Senate National Security Working Group, S494 [2FE]

Articles and editorials

Analysis of the Obama Jobs Plan, Mark Zandi, Economy.com (Internet site), S6409 [12OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: provide benchmarks to evaluate progress being made toward the goal of transitioning security responsibilities to the Government of Afghanistan (see S. 1169), S3728 [13JN]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see S. 707), S3172 [19MY]

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), S3340 [25MY]

Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (see S.J. Res. 20), S3970 [21JN]

———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), S3924 [20JN]

———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]

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

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 797), S2387 [12AP]

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

Cobell, Elouise Pepion: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1514), S5839 [21SE]

Combined Federal Campaign: anniversary (see S. Res. 296), S6665 [18OC]

Corp. for Supportive Housing: anniversary (see S. Res. 297), S6919 [31OC]

Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see S. 471), S1218 [3MR]

Credit: empower States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions (see S. 1829), S7187 [8NO]

———establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see S. 967), S2993 [16MY]

Crime: improve prohibitions on money laundering (see S. 1731), S7067 [2NO]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 598), S6872 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Defense Intelligence Agency (see S. Res. 86), S1060 [1MR]

Dept. of Energy: provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (see S. 734), S2875 [11MY]

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]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see S. 1245), S4023 [22JN]

Dept. of the Interior: accept title to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center (see S. 1537), S8548 [13DE]

———provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1692), S6461 [12OC]

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

Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program (see S. 800), S4555 [13JY]

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]

———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (see S. Res. 44), S544 [3FE]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see S. 984), S2928 [12MY]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 743), S2187 [6AP]

Federal Executive Boards: anniversary (see S. Res. 321), S7368 [10NO]

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

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 509), S1503 [9MR]

Firearms: 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 trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see S. 328), S2508 [14AP]

GAO: require report on major automated information system programs of the Dept. of Defense (see S. 1777), S7005 [1NO]

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), S4452 [7JY]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 156), S2508 [14AP]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S1601 [14MR]

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

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

———reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see S. 1202), S3813 [15JN]

Information technology: secure against cyber attack, enhance competitiveness and create jobs in information technology industry, and protect identities and sensitive information of citizens and businesses (see S. 21), S122 [25JA]

Iran: condemn ongoing violence against demonstrators, human rights violations, and suppression of electronic communication, support democracy and universal rights, and release political prisoners (see S. Res. 73), S871 [17FE]

———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), S3814 [15JN]

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]

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 221), S4226 [29JN]

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

Libya: authorize the President to confiscate and vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to use that property to provide humanitarian relief to the people of Libya (see S. 1180), S3727 [13JN]

———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (see S. Res. 194), S3224 [23MY]

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

Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 1454), S5071 [29JY]

———improve access to, and increase utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits (see S. 1096), S8734 [16DE]

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), S3685 [9JN]

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

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 302), S6872 [20OC]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 302), S6872 [20OC]

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

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 292), S6461 [12OC]

National Chess Day: designate (see S. Res. 255), S5251 [2AU]

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

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 298), S6665 [18OC]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 203), S3428 [26MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 269), S5684 [15SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 202), S3428 [26MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 34), S359 [31JA]

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]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: notify World Trade Organization if any members fail during consecutive years to disclose subsidies under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (see S. 1779), S7066 [2NO]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 244), S5071 [29JY]

Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods (see S. 139), S126 [25JA]

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

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

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs (see S. 319), S642 [10FE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 117), S1977 [30MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 128), S2087 [4AP]

Real estate: require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see S. 489), S2778 [9MY]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see S. 493), S1264 [4MR]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1692), S6461 [12OC]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 219), S338 [27JA]

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

Solid waste: establish customs user fees for commercial trucks transporting foreign municipal solid waste (see S. 840), S2506 [14AP]

South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (see S. Con. Res. 25), S4641 [18JY]

Syria: support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 180), S3107 [18MY]

Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 557), S1547 [10MR]

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see S. 1964), S8491 [12DE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S5838 [21SE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1171), S4330 [5JY]

———modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations (see S. 593), S1751 [16MR]

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 45), S360 [31JA]

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: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 1056), S3275 [24MY]

———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.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), S2509 [14AP]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see S. 1804), S7127 [3NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S5838 [21SE]

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

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

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 117), S1977 [30MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S3498 [6JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7295 [9NO]

Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (see S. Res. 132), S5388 [7SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Ba, Al-Housseynou: relief (see S. 663), S1933 [29MR]

Bazzi, Hussein: relief (see S. 1386), S4675 [19JY]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: ensure methods used to detect chemical, nuclear, biological, and radiological weapons in municipal waste are as effective in screening other commerce entering the U.S. (see S. 860), S2507 [14AP]

Chukwueke, Sopuruchi: relief (see S. 285), S544 [3FE]

Citizenship: modify naturalization requirements relative to physical presence in the U.S. for alien translators granted special immigrant status (see S. 430), S1119 [2MR]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 59), S871 [17FE]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see S. 1483), S5250 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 981), S2928 [12MY] (see S. 1253), S4024 [22JN] (see S. 1867), S7451 [15NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 1254), S4024 [22JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction (see S. 1255), S4024 [22JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 1256), S4024 [22JN]

Dept. of the Interior: modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (see S. 404), S871 [17FE]

Dodaj, Anton: relief (see S. 286), S544 [3FE]

Dodaj, Franc: relief (see S. 286), S544 [3FE]

Dodaj, Gjyljana: relief (see S. 286), S544 [3FE]

Dodaj, Kristjan: relief (see S. 286), S544 [3FE]

Foung, Genevieve Chong: relief (see S. 284), S544 [3FE]

Hadad, Luay Lufti: relief (see S. 287), S544 [3FE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 412), S871 [17FE]

International Memorial to the Underground Railroad: anniversary (see S. Res. 293), S6505 [13OC]

IRS: simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by establishing an electronic tax lien notice database (see S. 1390), S4721 [20JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 211), S3891 [16JN]

Parlak, Ibrahim: relief (see S. 345), S683 [14FE]

Sanchez, Marco A.: relief (see S. 283), S544 [3FE]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (see S. 739), S2187 [6AP]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see S. 140), S126 [25JA]

Taxation: increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (see S. 232), S359 [31JA]

———provide that corporate tax benefits based upon stock option compensation expenses be consistent with accounting expenses shown in corporate financial statements for such compensation (see S. 1375), S4608 [14JY]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see S. 1346), S4517 [12JY]

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve: expand boundaries (see S. 485), S1219 [3MR]

Valera Lopez, Josephina: relief (see S. 288), S544 [3FE]

Vang, Caroline: relief (see S. 284), S544 [3FE]

Vang, Guy: relief (see S. 284), S544 [3FE]

Vang, Meline (Melanie): relief (see S. 284), S544 [3FE]

Cloture motions

Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4305 [30JN]

Budget: require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5617 [14SE]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5062 [29JY], S5153 [31JY]

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), S6085 [4OC], S6283 [6OC]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to waive Budget Act, S4601 [14JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), motion to proceed, S7183 [8NO], S7347 [10NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S739 [15FE], S819 [17FE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), motion to proceed, S5703 [16SE], S5720 [19SE]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S2573 [2MY], S2661 [4MY]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]

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]

———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1944), motion to proceed, S8383 [7DE]

———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), motion to proceed, S1021 [28FE]

Letters

Comprehensive budget reform: by, S5660 [15SE]

Limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S3398 [26MY]

Prohibit funding for prosecution of individuals involved in terrorist attacks or who are members of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization): Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense and Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S6810 [20OC]

Lists

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S8634 [15DE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff who worked on S. 1867, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8138 [1DE]

Selected highlights of H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8635 [15DE]

Privilege of the floor

Garrison, Joel, S7935 [28NO]

Jensen, Jason, S7873 [18NO]

Lynch, Michael, S7776 [17NO]

White, Christopher, S7873 [18NO]

Wright, Jason, S8006 [29NO]

Remarks

Afghanistan: expedite transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan, S8048 [30NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6809, S6846 [20OC], S6935 [1NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7673 [17NO]

Air Force: strategic airlift aircraft force structure funding, S7652 [17NO]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 332), S7782 [17NO]

Appropriations: making consolidated, S8756 [17DE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 44), S1088 [2MR]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 48), S1796 [17MR]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), S2489 [14AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), S2489 [14AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), S2489 [14AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1486 [9MR]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S3961 [21JN]

———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay, S8179 [5DE]

———express the sense of the Senate that the President does not have the constitutional authority to authorize a military attack not involving an actual or imminent threat to the country, S2111 [5AP]

———limit authority to detain certain persons under authorizations for use of military force to persons captured abroad, S8100, S8101, S8102, S8103 [1DE]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8038, S8039, S8040, S8043, S8044 [30NO], S8122, S8125 [1DE], S8633, S8664 [15DE]

———repeal authorization of use of military force against Iraq, S7957, S7969 [29NO]

———review authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force, S7657, S7661, S7666, S7670, S7671, S7672, S7674 [17NO], S7796-S7799 [18NO], S7949, S7955, S7956, S7957 [29NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2681 [4MY]

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), S2604 [3MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S1542 [10MR]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 10), S8536 [13DE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 24), S8536 [13DE]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5093, S5095, S5141, S5142 [30JY], S5204 [2AU]

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

———deficit, S1542 [10MR], S4430 [7JY], S5659 [15SE], S5709 [19SE]

———eliminate wasteful spending and provide for comprehensive budget reform, S5659 [15SE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: ensure methods used to detect chemical, nuclear, biological, and radiological weapons in municipal waste are as effective in screening other commerce entering the U.S. (S. 860), S2533 [14AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5664 [15SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: accept a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement (H. Con. Res. 27), S1768 [16MR]

CFTC: limit ability to implement certain rules without substantiation, protect end users from margin requirements, and set boundaries on overseas application of derivative requirements, S6935 [1NO]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5093, S5095, S5141, S5142 [30JY]

Commission on the Review of the Overseas Military Facility Structure of the U.S.: establish, S7963 [29NO]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1483), S5255-S5259 [2AU]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S8756 [17DE]

Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), S7776, S7777 [17NO]

Delta County, MI: anniversary, S6087 [4OC]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board funding reduction, S7643 [17NO]

———assess effectiveness of coalition support fund reimbursements to Pakistan in support of military operations in Afghanistan, S8035 [30NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), S8179 [5DE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, S8633, S8637, S8638, S8642, S8664 [15DE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7639, S7643, S7647, S7648, S7652, S7657, S7660, S7661, S7662, S7666, S7670, S7671, S7672, S7674, S7684, S7686, S7688, S7694 [17NO], S7785, S7786, S7787, S7792, S7793, S7794, S7795, S7796, S7804, S7817, S7820 [18NO], S7887, S7892, S7893, S7896 [28NO], S7944, S7949, S7955, S7956, S7957, S7963, S7965, S7967, S7968, S7969, S7971, S7982, S7984, S7985 [29NO], S8014, S8021, S8035, S8038, S8039, S8040, S8043, S8044, S8048, S8060, S8061, S8062 [30NO], S8094, S8095, S8097, S8100, S8101, S8102, S8103, S8109, S8114, S8116, S8122, S8125, S8126, S8127, S8128, S8136, S8137, S8138 [1DE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), unanimous-consent agreement, S7903 [28NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 981), S2947 [12MY]

———bolster the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts, S7643, S7647, S7648, S7662 [17NO], S7967 [29NO]

———clarify definition of specialty metals produced in the U.S., S7985 [29NO]

———consult with Armed Services committees in commissioning an independent assessment of U.S. security interests in East Asia and the Pacific region, S8060 [30NO]

———definition of core depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities, S8638, S8642 [15DE]

———include feasibility and advisability of establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast of the U.S. in Homeland Defense Hedging Strategy Review, S8061 [30NO]

———limit contractor salaries to no more than the salary of the President, S8109 [1DE]

———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S8060 [30NO]

———require purchase of certain specialty metals from U.S. companies, S7984 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 34), S4218 [29JN]

———decision to prosecute suspected terrorist Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame in Federal civilian court rather than military tribunal, S4431 [7JY]

———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in terrorist attacks against the U.S. or its allies or who are members of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), S6809, S6846 [20OC]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 1245), S4028 [22JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6082 [4OC]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, S8756 [17DE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Metro Detroit Youth Day, S4516 [12JY]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2173 [6AP]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3653 [9JN], S3869 [16JN]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S4797 [21JY]

———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S8747 [17DE]

———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, S6408, S6410, S6411 [12OC]

Education Sciences Reform Act: technical amendment (S. 365), House amendment, S5204 [2AU]

EPA: delay implementation of greenhouse gas regulations, exempt certain agriculture related greenhouse gas emissions from regulation under the Clean Air Act, and extend qualifying advanced energy project tax credit, S2174 [6AP]

———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), motion to proceed, S7318 [10NO]

———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, S2173 [6AP]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S470, S471 [2FE], S833 [17FE]

FCC: disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (S.J. Res. 6), motion to proceed, S7325 [10NO]

FDIC: require a study on the impact of insured depository institution failures (H.R. 2056), S7777 [17NO]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5664 [15SE]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S4218 [29JN]

———Executive order to require Southwest border States to report purchases of two or more of certain rifles during a certain time period, S5240 [2AU]

———gun control, S4218 [29JN]

Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs, S5882 [22SE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5882 [22SE]

Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans banquet to honor voluneer workers, S5898 [22SE]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (S. 412), S909 [17FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions, S470 [2FE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S3397, S3398 [26MY]

IRS: simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by establishing an electronic tax lien notice database (S. 1390), S4723 [20JY], S5974 [26SE]

Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (S. Res. 333), S7782, S7783 [17NO]

Law enforcement: limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies, S3397, S3398 [26MY]

Michigan: tribute to players participating in Super Bowl XLV, S540 [3FE]

Michigan State University: Facility for Rare Isotope Beams funding, S8756 [17DE]

Mikulski, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 4), S10 [5JA]

Panetta, Leon E.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S3952, S3961 [21JN]

Patents: limit patentability of tax planning methods, S1367 [8MR]

———reform (H.R. 1249), S5431 [8SE]

———reform (S. 23), S1367 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, S470 [2FE]

———require OMB Director to identify and offset cost of repeal of certain reporting requirements through reductions in non-defense appropriated discretionary funding, S471 [2FE]

POW: allow criminal enforcement and national security authorities to continue with ongoing civilian interrogations and other law enforcement activities of suspected terrorists in military custody, S8638 [15DE]

Power resources: ethanol blender pump or storage facilities construction funding, S3869 [16JN]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4281 [30JN], S4430 [7JY]

Putin, Vladimir: comments in Associated Press (news service) article concerning Senator McCain as a POW, S8638 [15DE]

Radioactive substances: promote production of molybdenum-99 for medical isotope production and condition and phase out export of highly enriched uranium for production of medical isotopes (S. 99), S7778, S7780 [17NO]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, S7971, S7982 [29NO]

———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S2111 [5AP], S2173 [6AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S6809, S6846 [20OC], S6935 [1NO]

Securities: prohibit proprietary trading and certain relationships with hedge funds and private equity funds and address conflicts of interest with respect to certain securitizations, S4797 [21JY]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S2189 [6AP]

———legislative program, S7783, S7784 [17NO], S7935 [28NO]

Senate Rules: eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation (S. Res. 28), S320 [27JA]

———improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (S. Res. 10), S320 [27JA]

———permit the waiving of the reading of an amendment if the text and adequate notice are provided (S. Res. 29), S320 [27JA]

———provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (S. Res. 8), S320 [27JA]

———provide procedures for extended debate (S. Res. 21), S320 [27JA]

Small business: protect from health insurance premium increases or loss of insurance coverage, S2104 [5AP]

———reform regulatory process to ensure freedom to compete and create jobs, S3653 [9JN]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations, S471 [2FE]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), S2104 [5AP]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3397, S3398 [26MY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3397, S3398 [26MY]

Sports: facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (H.R. 3321), S7777 [17NO]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, S8094, S8114 [1DE]

Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), S7935 [28NO]

———increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (S. 232), S361 [31JA]

———provide that corporate tax benefits based upon stock option compensation expenses be consistent with accounting expenses shown in corporate financial statements for such compensation, S4430 [7JY]

———provide that corporate tax benefits based upon stock option compensation expenses be consistent with accounting expenses shown in corporate financial statements for such compensation (S. 1375), S4616-S4620 [14JY]

———rates, S4281 [30JN], S4430 [7JY], S4824 [22JY], S5709 [19SE]

———reduce the Federal budget deficit by reforming tax code and eliminating tax loopholes, S5709 [19SE]

———reform the Federal tax code, S5205 [2AU], S5974 [26SE]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S2977 [16MY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7338 [10NO]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S4282 [30JN]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 1346), S4518 [12JY], S5700 [16SE]

Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions, S8126 [1DE]

Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), S5668 [15SE]

———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7021 [2NO]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), S6412 [12OC]

———require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, S6412 [12OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), S6412 [12OC]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), S6412 [12OC]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S8747 [17DE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, S3397, S3398 [26MY]

Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7338 [10NO]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, S4797 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S5144 [30JY], S6084 [4OC], S7804 [18NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 111th Congress: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112-2), S1600 [14MR]

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S868, S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4221, S4222 [29JN], S5248, S5249 [2AU], S5836, S5837 [21SE], S7366 [10NO], S8679 [15DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S868, S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4221, S4222 [29JN], S5248, S5249 [2AU], S5836, S5837 [21SE], S7366, S7367 [10NO], S8679 [15DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1253) (S. Rept. 112-26), S4023 [22JN]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1867), S7451 [15NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1254), S4023 [22JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1255), S4023 [22JN]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1256), S4023 [22JN]

Expenditures: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 59), S868 [17FE]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S868, S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4222 [29JN], S5249 [2AU], S5837 [21SE]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S869 [17FE], S1676 [15MR], S2505 [14AP], S3337, S3338 [25MY], S4222, S4223 [29JN], S5249, S5250 [2AU], S5836, S5837, S5838 [21SE], S7366, S7367 [10NO], S8679 [15DE]

Nomination of Alan F. Estevez To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5248 [2AU]

Nomination of Ana M. Guzman to the National Security Education Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3337 [25MY]

Nomination of Ashton B. Carter To Be Deputy Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5836 [21SE]

Nomination of Brad Carson To Be Dept. of the Army General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8679 [15DE]

Nomination of Christopher B. Howard to the National Security Education Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3337 [25MY]

Nomination of Jo Ann Rooney To Be Principal Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1676 [15MR]

Nomination of Leon E. Panetta To Be Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3773 [14JN]

Nomination of Madelyn R. Creedon To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5248 [2AU]

Nomination of Michael A. Sheehan To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8679 [15DE]

Nomination of Michael E. Guest to the National Security Education Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3337 [25MY]

Nomination of Michael G. Vickers To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1676 [15MR]

Rules

Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1054 [1MR]

Statements

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Executive Office of the President, S8664 [15DE]

Summaries

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 1867): Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7642 [17NO]

Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S. 1483), S5259 [2AU]

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S. 1346), S4527 [12JY]

Texts of

S. 232, increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit, S362 [31JA]

S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act, S909 [17FE]

S. 739, establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government, S2189 [6AP]

Tributes

Ayotte, Senator, S7804 [18NO]

Bruce, John, S7062 [2NO]

Chase, Gerald M., S4605 [14JY]

Cutler, Thomas, S610 [7FE]

Floyd, Odis, S8143 [1DE]

Hagan, Senator, S8637 [15DE]

Hatfield, Mark O., S5365 [7SE]

Lang, Eugene M., S787 [16FE]

Marsh, Henry G., S4288 [30JN]

Mattes, Wolfgang, S5679 [15SE]

Meijer, Frederik, S7904 [28NO]

O'Neill, Malcolm R., S3610 [8JN]