NELSON, BEN (a Senator from Nebraska)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6609 [17OC], S6679, S6687, S6689 [18OC], S6775 [19OC]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1413 [8MR], S1511 [9MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5690 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7717, S7723 [17NO], S7966, S7993, S7996 [29NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6091 [4OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3615 [8JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7626 [16NO], S7704 [17NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S490 [2FE], S618 [7FE], S624, S635 [8FE], S714 [15FE]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1641, S1685, S1704 [15MR]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7369 [10NO]

Appointments

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

———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. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, S3000 [16MY]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S2753 [5MY]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 165), S3171 [19MY]

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), S5253 [2AU]

———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]

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

———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S339 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: preserve State and institutional authority relative to State authorization and the definition of credit hour (see S. 1297), S4226 [29JN]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 167), S126 [25JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: suspend limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible to receive loan guarantees (see S. 368), S791 [16FE]

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

Dept. of HHS: require public disclosure of audits conducted of entities receiving family planning grants (see S. 814), S2509 [14AP]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see S. 570), S3498 [6JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish minimum funding levels for States for disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives (see S. 1314), S5253 [2AU]

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

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see S. 752), S2582 [2MY]

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

Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see S. 1066), S3338 [25MY]

EPA: clarify and confirm authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see S. 272), S629 [8FE]

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

———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see S. 1528), S5458 [8SE]

———exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see S. 838), S2506 [14AP]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see S. 1392), S5773 [20SE]

———require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (see S. 580), S1676 [15MR]

———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (see S. 231), S359 [31JA]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 1335), S6918 [31OC]

FEMA: clarify effective date of National Flood Insurance Program policies covering properties affected by floods in progress (see S. 1349), S4676 [19JY]

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

Financial institutions: study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions (see S. 575), S1676 [15MR]

Flags: ensure the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged (see S. 390), S2778 [9MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S4025 [22JN]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S4077 [23JN]

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

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

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

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), S2583 [2MY]

Israel: support and facilitate creation and maintenance of secure, recognized, and defensible borders and oppose return of borders to armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967 (see S. Con. Res. 23), S3683 [9JN]

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]

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

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 7), S976 [28FE]

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

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see S. 1718), S6600 [17OC]

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), S3430 [26MY]

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

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

Motor vehicles: exempt certain class A driver's license holders in the agriculture industry from requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement when operating certain service vehicles (see S. 1288), S4156 [28JN]

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 FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see S. 1181), S8548 [13DE]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 798), S7155 [7NO]

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

National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see S. Res. 241), S7369 [10NO]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 197), S3275 [24MY]

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

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers (see S. 248), S977 [28FE]

———protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S6764 [19OC]

———repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see S. 1368), S4608 [14JY]

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), S4556 [13JY]

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

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

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

Senate: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see S. 81), S124 [25JA]

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

Taxation: provide for a variable volumetric ethanol excise tax credit rate based on the price of crude oil (see S. 884), S2686 [4MY] (see S. 1185), S3727 [13JN]

Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4722 [20JY] (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]

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]

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

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7188 [8NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see S. 1484), S5250 [2AU]

Afghanistan: provide benchmarks to evaluate progress being made toward the goal of transitioning security responsibilities to the Government of Afghanistan (see S. 1169), S3683 [9JN]

Appropriations: reduce spending by the amount resulting from the recently announced earmark moratorium (see S. Res. 41), S544 [3FE]

Dept. of Education: award grants for support of full-service community schools (see S. 585), S1677 [15MR]

Health: ensure Social Security and railroad retirement benefits are taken into account in determining eligibility for Medicaid and the refundable credit for coverage under qualified health plans (see S. 1378), S4640 [18JY]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see S. 878), S2686 [4MY]

National Celiac Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 219), S4226 [29JN]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 263), S5536 [13SE]

National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 270), S5684 [15SE]

Roads and highways: exempt any road, highway, or bridge damaged by a natural disaster from duplicative environmental reviews if they are reconstructed in the same location (see S. 1389), S4721 [20JY]

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]

Cloture motions

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

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5478 [9SE], S5523 [13SE]

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

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

Privilege of the floor

Peterson, Stefanie, S8074 [30NO]

Remarks

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1479 [9MR]

Burroughs, Jordan: Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine (WIN) Dan Hodge Trophy recipient, S5015 [28JY]

Crime: impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings, S625 [8FE], S713, S714 [15FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S8022 [30NO]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S782 [16FE], S1116 [2MR]

———make it a crime to photograph, record, or distribute a body scan image taken by a full body scanner at an airport or any Federal building without express authorization, S595 [7FE]

———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S595 [7FE], S625 [8FE], S713, S714 [15FE], S782 [16FE], S1116 [2MR]

Health: ensure Social Security and railroad retirement benefits are taken into account in determining eligibility for Medicaid and the refundable credit for coverage under qualified health plans (S. 1378), S4683 [20JY]

National Park Service: anniversary, S5013 [28JY]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1642, S1643 [15MR], S1715 [16MR]

Senate: reduce budget of the Senate, S1642, S1643 [15MR], S1715 [16MR]

Votes: correction, S8543 [13DE]

Weil Institute of Critical Care Medicine: tribute, S4867 [25JY]

Reports filed

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2551) (S. Rept. 112-80), S5684 [15SE]

Tributes

Boes, Steven E., S2895 [12MY]

Cemper, Joseph, S3044 [17MY]

Douangdara, John, S5379 [7SE]

Hamburger, Patrick, S5379 [7SE]

Nelson, Caleb A., S6323 [6OC]