MURRAY, PATTY (a Senator from Washington)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6590, S6610 [17OC], S6849, S6874 [20OC]

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 (S. Con. Res. 4), S3457, S3461 [26MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7687, S7717, S7742, S7758, S7759, S7762, S7764, S7773, S7775 [17NO], S7853, S7860 [18NO], S8006 [29NO], S8018 [30NO], S8151 [1DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (H.R. 1383), S4808, S4810 [21JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7626 [16NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S648, S649 [10FE], S701 [14FE]

Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (S. 633), S5846 [21SE]

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

Appointments

Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint, Select), S5344 [6SE]

Committee to escort the President, H457 [25JA]

Committee to escort the President into the House chamber, H6005 [8SE]

Conferee: H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, S4712 [20JY]

———H.R. 2112, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7113 [3NO]

U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group, S494 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see S. 707), S2687 [4MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 33), S122 [25JA]

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]

———grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see S. 1112), S3427 [26MY]

———increase mileage reimbursement rate for members during permanent change of station and authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see S. 472), S1218 [3MR]

———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), S3891 [16JN]

———provide for a safe and responsible redeployment of combat forces from Afghanistan (see S. 186), S3613 [8JN]

———provide for enhanced reimbursement of National Guard and Reserve members for certain travel expenses (see S. 731), S2130 [5AP]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2508 [14AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 200), S3428 [26MY]

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]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S4486 [11JY]

Children and youth: reduce youth homelessness by extending foster care eligibility and programs and improving programs to keep families together (see S. 961), S2928 [12MY]

———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 740), S3815 [15JN]

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

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 788), S2387 [12AP]

———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]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 834), S2506 [14AP]

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

Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S1407 [8MR]

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

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 199), S3499 [6JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 598), S1751 [16MR]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see S. 1018), S3684 [9JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (see S. 382), S1751 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (see S. 189), S272 [26JA]

———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see S. 658), S3106 [18MY]

Dept. of Education: amend the Small, Rural School Achievement Program and the Rural and Low-Income School Program (see S. 567), S1895 [28MR]

———assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see S. 701), S2732 [5MY]

———authorize grant programs to ensure successful, safe, and healthy students by promoting wellness, preventing bullying, violence, and drug use, and fostering a positive school climate (see S. 919), S5341 [6SE]

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

———establish a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program (see S. 758), S2732 [5MY]

———establish an Early Learning Challenge Fund (see S. 470), S1218 [3MR]

———improve academic content standards for physical education (see S. 576), S3339 [25MY]

———promote environmental education (see S. 1372), S4608 [14JY]

———provide for secondary school reform to reduce dropout rates at low-performing schools by partnering with external organizations (see S. 1306), S4291 [30JN]

———provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Direct Loans for active-duty servicemembers regardless of disbursement date (see S. 1139), S3428 [26MY]

———reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see S. 1328), S4394 [6JY]

———require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S4075 [23JN]

———strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see S. 426), S2778 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 171), S126 [25JA]

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

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

Dept. of Transportation: establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway (see S. 562), S1547 [10MR]

———reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program (see S. 800), S3429 [26MY]

Discrimination: prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see S. 1605), S5902 [22SE]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see S. 1350), S4517 [12JY]

———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S870 [17FE]

Education: reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see S. 1370), S4608 [14JY]

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]

———incentivize establishment and provide States with temporary financing of short-time compensation programs (see S. 1333), S4394 [6JY]

Enhancing Education Through Technology Act: reauthorize (see S. 1178), S3683 [9JN]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see S. Res. 201), S3428 [26MY]

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

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption of foster case placements based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of prospective adoptive or foster parents (see S. 1770), S7005 [1NO]

FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish (see S. 230), S359 [31JA]

———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish (see S. 229), S359 [31JA]

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

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

Financial literacy: provide grants to promote (see S. 853), S2779 [9MY]

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

Firefighters: tribute to efforts to contain numerous wildfires that have affected thousands of people throughout the U.S. (see S. Res. 229), S4450 [7JY]

Fish and fishing: allow fishermen who hold capital construction fund accounts to make a penalty-free withdrawal from such accounts without requiring reinvestment in the fishing industry (see S. 1208), S3813 [15JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 1585), S5773 [20SE]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S4025 [22JN]

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

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

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 130), S2130 [5AP]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see S. 680), S1976 [30MR]

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

Hydroelectric power: improve (see S. 629), S1827 [17MR]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 821), S2506 [14AP]

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

———reform (see S. 1258), S4024 [22JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1403), S4802 [21JY]

International Women's Day: support goals (see S. Res. 90), S1219 [3MR]

International Year of Cooperatives: designate (see S. Res. 87), S1219 [3MR]

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]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 211), S3925 [20JN]

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

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 133), S125 [25JA]

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), S3814 [15JN]

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]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S871 [17FE]

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

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

National Christmas Tree Week: designate (see S. Res. 341), S8067 [30NO]

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

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 281), S5945 [23SE]

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

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S4486 [11JY]

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]

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

National Police Survivors Day: designate (see S. Res. 183), S2929 [12MY]

National Principals Month: designate (see S. Res. 277), S5945 [23SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 164), S2687 [4MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 288), S6330 [6OC]

National Women and Girls in Sports Day: designate (see S. Res. 30), S338 [27JA]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see S. 1763), S6917 [31OC]

———settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see S. 1345), S4485 [11JY]

NOAA: establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (see S. 1401), S4802 [21JY]

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]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 214), S2929 [12MY]

100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week: designate (see S. Res. 106), S1828 [17MR]

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

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

Power resources: promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases (see S. 600), S1829 [17MR]

Presidential appointments: provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent (see S. Res. 116), S2623 [3MY]

———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (see S. 679), S3971 [21JN]

Real estate: require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see S. 489), S2840 [10MY]

Recycled materials: support improvement in collection, processing, and consumption of recycled materials (see S. Res. 251), S5251 [2AU]

San Juan Islands National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 1559), S5624 [14SE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S1406 [8MR]

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

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

Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (see S. 832), S2506 [14AP]

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

Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education programs (see S. 578), S1676 [15MR]

Tariff: footwear (see S. 1069), S3339 [25MY]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 755), S3815 [15JN]

———broaden special rules for certain governmental health reimbursement arrangements to include plans established by political subdivisions (see S. 1366), S4555 [13JY]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S4676 [19JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1171), S3683 [9JN]

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

———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see S. 24), S122 [25JA]

———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see S. 1277), S4076 [23JN]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S1751 [16MR]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see S. 626), S1827 [17MR]

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

———require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 215), S2929 [12MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 543), S4485 [11JY]

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: improve national freight transportation system by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce (see S. 371), S792 [16FE]

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), S2581 [2MY]

University of Washington: anniversary (see S. Res. 313), S7155 [7NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S8548 [13DE]

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

Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (see S. 636), S1827 [17MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S2875 [11MY]

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]

Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (see S. Res. 109), S1894 [28MR]

World Plumbing Day: designate (see S. Res. 100), S1547 [10MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S6186 [5OC]

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

Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (see S. Res. 132), S2188 [6AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alpine Lakes Wilderness: expand to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River as wild and scenic (see S. 322), S642 [10FE]

Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (see S. Res. 120), S2047 [31MR]

Armed Forces: improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S2874 [11MY]

———provide behavioral health services to members of Reserve components necessary to meet pre-deployment and post-deployment readiness and fitness standards (see S. 325), S642 [10FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 71), S871 [17FE]

Dept. of Education: award grants to States to establish voluntary prekindergarten programs to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten (see S. 1170), S3683 [9JN]

———establish a comprehensive literacy program (see S. 929), S2839 [10MY]

———establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see S. 547), S1547 [10MR]

———provide education for homeless children and youths (see S. 571), S1600 [14MR]

———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see S. 1661), S6330 [6OC]

———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see S. 595), S1751 [16MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of assistance to homeless veterans, regulation of fiduciary matters, housing programs and loans, and other benefits (see S. 1148), S3497 [6JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1596), S5838 [21SE]

Eastern Washington University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 45), S544 [3FE]

Education: establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers (see S. 830), S2506 [14AP]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel (see S. 1079), S3339 [25MY]

Financial literacy: provide grants to promote (see S. 787), S2387 [12AP] (see S. 865), S2580 [2MY]

Forests: provide a tax exemption for forest conservation bonds (see S. 1105), S3427 [26MY]

Illabot Creek: designate segment as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 888), S2730 [5MY]

Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 290), S6331 [6OC]

Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA: designate (see S. 1705), S6505 [13OC]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 258), S5386 [7SE]

National Music Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 214), S4076 [23JN]

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

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act: reauthorize (see S. 962), S2928 [12MY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 1166), S3683 [9JN]

Ships and vessels: promote secure ferry transportation (see S. 980), S2928 [12MY]

Transportation: improve investment in national transportation infrastructure (see S. 942), S2839 [10MY]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 894), S2731 [5MY]

Certificates of election

Senate, S3 [5JA]

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]

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]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5478 [9SE], S5523 [13SE]

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

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

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]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3873 [16JN], 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 incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to proceed, S8673 [15DE]

Eisen, Norman L.: nomination to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic, S8454 [8DE], S8483 [12DE]

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

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

Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]

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]

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

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

Motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4703 [20JY]

Oaths of office

Senate, S5 [5JA]

Privilege of the floor

Bills, Shawn, S6470 [12OC]

Bruce, Carol, S2960 [12MY]

Burg, Paula, S6470 [12OC]

Duggan, Moire, S6470 [12OC]

Glass, Alex, S6470 [12OC]

Goodwin, Adam, S6470 [12OC]

Mallove, Zach, S6470 [12OC]

McAlvanah, Matt, S6470 [12OC]

Overman, Lauren, S6470 [12OC]

Schatz, Evan, S6470 [12OC]

Solarz, Brian, S2960 [12MY]

Whitmore, Jeff, S7304 [9NO]

Zupnick, Eli, S6470 [12OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6578 [17OC], S6712 [19OC], S6845 [20OC], S6937 [1NO], S7061 [2NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), conference report, S7683 [17NO]

Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (S. Res. 120), S2007 [31MR]

Appropriations: impact of spending cuts on women and children, S1186 [3MR]

———making continuing, S7683 [17NO]

———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), S2422, S2423 [13AP]

———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), S2422, S2423 [13AP]

———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1186 [3MR], S1417 [9MR]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S3991 [22JN]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (S. 951), S2881 [11MY], S3402 [26MY]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2567 [2MY]

Batres, Alfonso: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Career Achievement Medal recipient, S6046 [3OC]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, S2567 [2MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, S1417 [9MR], S2289 [8AP], S4369 [6JY]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5108 [30JY]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), S4682 [20JY]

———deficit, S2904 [12MY]

———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4893 [26JY]

———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), motion to proceed, S4369 [6JY]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5108 [30JY]

Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8427 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S8131 [1DE]

Dept. of Education: provide education for homeless children and youths (S. 571), S1606 [14MR]

Dept. of HHS: family planning services funding, S2289 [8AP]

Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding to assist in flood recovery efforts, S7061 [2NO]

———prohibit payments to any property owner whose rental units are listed on the Online Property Integrated Information Suite troubled property list, S6845 [20OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility projects and leases, extend certain expiring provisions of law, and modify certain authorities (H.R. 2646), S5941 [23SE]

———improve provision of assistance to homeless veterans, regulation of fiduciary matters, housing programs and loans, and other benefits (S. 1148), S3503 [6JN]

———require evidence of causal relationships for presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents, S4695, S4703 [20JY]

———tribute to efforts to reduce MRSA infections in intensive care units, S4515 [12JY]

———tribute to Mentor-Protege Program, S4446 [7JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4651 [19JY], S4695, S4703 [20JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S6578 [17OC], S6712 [19OC], S6845 [20OC], S6937 [1NO], S7061 [2NO], S7683 [17NO]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2161 [6AP]

Education: recognize importance of summer learning programs, S3968 [21JN]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S437 [2FE], S725 [15FE]

———reduce appropriations for fiscal year 2011 to 2008 levels, S725 [15FE]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: extend number of years that multiyear contracts may be entered into for purchase of advanced biofuel, S8131 [1DE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S3991 [22JN]

FRS: reform Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to increase accountability and transparency, S8427 [8DE]

Grams, W. Todd: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Management Excellence Medal recipient, S6046 [3OC]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions, S437 [2FE]

Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA: designate (S. 1705), S6511 [13OC]

Memorial Day: observance, S3402 [26MY]

Mikulski, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 4), S11 [5JA]

National VA Research Week: observance, S2682 [4MY]

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA: tribute, S5014 [28JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (S. 1166), S3689 [9JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, S437 [2FE]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S2904 [12MY]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4892 [26JY]

Richland, WA: dedication of Physical Sciences Facility at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, S2343 [8AP]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1730 [16MR], S2161 [6AP]

Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (S. 633), S5846 [21SE]

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, S8080 [1DE]

———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, S8408 [7DE]

———provide civilian payroll tax relief and reduce the Federal budget deficit (S. 1931), S8080 [1DE]

———rates, S4369 [6JY]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S2904 [12MY]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), motion to proceed, S3038 [17MY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7266 [9NO]

Transportation: prioritize surface transportation funding and prohibit funding for lower-priority projects such as transportation museums and landscaping, S6712 [19OC]

Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S8581 [14DE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 894), S2736 [5MY], S6865 [20OC]

———reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7266 [9NO]

Reports filed

Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 277) (S. Rept. 112-42), S5191 [1AU]

Collection of Copayments for Telehealth and Telemedicine Visits of Veterans Waiver Authorization: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 914) (S. Rept. 112-88), S6390 [11OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Repeal of Prohibition on Collective Bargaining on Matters Regarding Compensation of Employees Other Than Rates of Basic Pay: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 572) (S. Rept. 112-68), S5338 [6SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1596) (S. Rept. 112-83), S5836 [21SE]

Expenditures: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 71), S868 [17FE]

Hiring Heroes Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 951), S4450 [7JY]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 951) (S. Rept. 112-36), S4640 [18JY]

Nomination of Allison A. Hickey To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Benefits: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S2686 [4MY]

Nomination of Steve L. Muro To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S2686 [4MY]

Protect Certain Veterans Who Would Otherwise Be Subject to a Reduction in Educational Assistance Benefits: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 745), S4675 [19JY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 894) (S. Rept. 112-44), S5191 [1AU]

Rules

Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint, Select), S6760 [19OC]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S842 [17FE]

Texts of

S. 894, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, S2736 [5MY]

S. 951, Hiring Heroes Act, S2882-S2884 [11MY]

S. 1079, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act, S3345 [25MY]

S. 1148, Veterans Programs Improvement Act, S3503-S3507 [6JN]

S. 1705, Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA, S6512 [13OC]

Tributes

Cannon, Linda, S3424 [26MY]

Craig, David, S3678 [9JN]

Glass, Alex, S6417 [12OC]

Miller, Thomas H., S8063 [30NO]

Rosellini, Albert D., S6662 [18OC]

Triay, Ines R., S4638 [18JY]

Walton, Francis J., S3811 [15JN]

Walton, Jessie R., S3811 [15JN]

Wright, Anthony, S4151 [28JN]