KLOBUCHAR, AMY (a Senator from Minnesota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6782, S6785 [19OC], S6887 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7717, S7752, S7775 [17NO], S7909, S7910, S7935 [28NO], S7995, S7996 [29NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7457 [15NO], S7704, S7717 [17NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S427 [1FE], S553 [3FE], S830 [17FE]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1765 [16MR], S1939, S1940 [29MR]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), S3430 [26MY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), S3430 [26MY]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7369, S7386 [10NO]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S637 [10FE]

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1167 [2MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see S. 1427), S5387 [7SE]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 327), S7613 [16NO]

American Infrastructure Financing Authority: establish (see S. 652), S6918 [31OC]

Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads (see S. 49), S123 [25JA]

———restore rule making it illegal for manufacturers to set a minimum price below which a retailer cannot sell the manufacturer's product (see S. 75), S124 [25JA]

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

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), S1121 [2MR]

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see S. 724), S2267 [7AP] (see S. 855), S3340 [25MY]

———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 542), S4641 [18JY] (see S. 1768), S6917 [31OC]

———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]

———establish the Military Family-Friendly Employer Award for employers that have workplace flexibility policies to assist spouses and caregivers of service members (see S. 90), S124 [25JA]

———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S4486 [11JY]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S8735 [16DE]

———modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see S. 866), S3498 [6JN]

———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S7415 [14NO]

———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]

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: revise Federal charter to reflect a change in eligibility requirements (see S. 1541), S6391 [11OC]

Budget: establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 211), S6872 [20OC]

———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S125 [25JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S3816 [15JN]

Business and industry: increase penalties for economic espionage (see S. 678), S8414 [7DE]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S2507 [14AP]

Children and youth: provide assistance to eradicate severe forms of trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see S. 185), S615 [7FE]

———reinstate Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see S. 195), S683 [14FE]

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]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 834), S3971 [21JN]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see S. 1094), S4131 [27JN]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see S. 1903), S7702 [17NO]

Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S1121 [2MR]

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

Corp. for Supportive Housing: anniversary (see S. Res. 297), S7614 [16NO]

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

Courts: appoint additional Federal district judges (see S. 1014), S3052 [17MY]

———provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see S. 410), S871 [17FE]

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

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 1308), S4291 [30JN]

———increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see S. 1886), S8415 [7DE]

———increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see S. 1002), S2992 [16MY]

———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (see S. 1228), S4556 [13JY]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 598), S5252 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow Rural Utilities Service to finance natural gas infrastructure in rural communities (see S. 1754, 1757), S6872 [20OC]

———establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see S. 1053), S3274 [24MY]

———expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 1850), S7367 [10NO]

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

Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see S. 1663), S6330 [6OC]

Dept. of Defense: support programs providing pro bono legal assistance to members of the Armed Forces (see S. 1106), S7452 [15NO]

Dept. of Education: allow State and local educational agencies and schools to make greater use of positive behavior supports and other early intervening services (see S. 541), S3971 [21JN]

———create and expand innovative teacher and principal preparation programs known as teacher and principal preparation academies (see S. 1250), S4518 [12JY]

———establish a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program (see S. 758), S3275 [24MY]

———establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (see S. 716), S2087 [4AP]

———establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see S. 946), S3226 [23MY]

———improve academic content standards for physical education (see S. 576), S2875 [11MY]

———pay Fort Lewis College an amount equal to the tuition charges for Indian students that are not residents of Colorado (see S. 484), S8548 [13DE]

———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see S. 595), S2875 [11MY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (see S. 1067), S3728 [13JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S3924 [20JN]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 497), S4451 [7JY]

———protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see S. 1399), S4802 [21JY]

———reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (see S. 1236), S8490 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see S. 207), S272 [26JA]

———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (see S. 596), S3106 [18MY]

———improve efforts to combat fraud (see S. 890), S2930 [12MY]

———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (see S. 968), S2928 [12MY]

———protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 250), S411 [1FE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1692), S7007 [1NO]

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

———reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program (see S. 800), S2387 [12AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 1629), S8462 [8DE]

———deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S3225 [23MY]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 260), S1600 [14MR]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S1895 [28MR]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see S. 752), S4641 [18JY]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see S. 1350), S4961 [27JY]

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

Drugs: ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (see S. 409), S871 [17FE]

Education: provide, develop, and support readiness initiatives that help students think critically and solve problems, be effective communicators, collaborate, and learn to create and innovate (see S. 1175), S4676 [19JY]

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

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S7909 [28NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: provide effective science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning (see S. 463), S2840 [10MY]

EPA: establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (see S. 710), S2046 [31MR]

———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), S2687 [4MY]

———exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S4642 [18JY]

———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see S. 104), S125 [25JA]

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

FCC: provide public safety providers additional spectrum to support national, interoperable wireless broadband network and authorize incentive auctions to fund such a network (see S. 28), S122 [25JA]

FEMA: authorize construction and maintenance of levees on property acquired under hazard mitigation grant programs (see S. 1118), S3427 [26MY]

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

Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see S. 1201), S3925 [20JN]

Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (see S. 216), S338 [27JA]

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

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 1133), S7006 [1NO]

FTC: establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals (see S. 799), S2447 [13AP]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see S. 680), S2088 [4AP]

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

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

Health: enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see S. 481), S1219 [3MR]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1403), S4961 [27JY]

Insurance: improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance (see S. 159), S126 [25JA]

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), S6051 [3OC]

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]

Killebrew, Harmon C.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S3106 [18MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 1265), S8734 [16DE]

Law enforcement: deter public corruption (see S. 401), S4869 [25JY]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 657), S1894 [28MR]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S1894 [28MR]

LIHEAP: provide level funding (see S. 1961), S8491 [12DE]

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

Medicaid: direct electronic health record incentive payments to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see S. 643), S2875 [11MY]

Medicare: authorize certified diabetes educators to provide diabetes self-management training services, including as part of telehealth services (see S. 1468), S7415 [14NO]

———count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see S. 818), S2623 [3MY]

———establish pilot projects to provide incentives for home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and communications technologies (see S. 501), S1503 [9MR]

———expand access to medication therapy management services (see S. 274), S1677 [15MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see S. 1680), S6666 [18OC]

———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see S. 738), S2876 [11MY]

———provide for coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see S. 1203), S3813 [15JN]

———study issues on access to intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for beneficiaries in all care settings and establish demonstration project on benefits of coverage to administer IVIG in the home (see S. 960), S5727 [19SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S4023 [22JN]

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]

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 Cancer Research Month: designate (see S. Res. 172), S3226 [23MY]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 306), S5251 [2AU]

National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see S. 242), S1933 [29MR]

———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S4130 [27JN]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see S. 510), S1406 [8MR]

Native Americans: provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188 (see S. 1739), S6764 [19OC]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 214), S3171 [19MY]

Patents: reform (see S. 23), S122 [25JA]

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

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]

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

———prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 27), S122 [25JA]

Political campaigns: establish a revenue source for fair elections financing of Senate campaigns by providing an excise tax on amounts paid pursuant to contracts with the Government (see S. 749), S2187 [6AP]

———reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 750), S2188 [6AP]

Power resources: expand biofuels market by requiring a certain percentage of new auto sales be flex fuel vehicles, increase number of blender pumps, and authorize renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees (see S. 187), S127 [25JA]

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

Roads and highways: authorize appropriations for highway safety programs (see S. 1449), S5071 [29JY]

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), S7007 [1NO]

Senate: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see S. 81), S412 [1FE]

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

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

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

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see S. 1263), S4131 [27JN]

Slovenia: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 212), S3970 [21JN]

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

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

Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see S. 1945), S8183 [5DE]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see S. 905), S2731 [5MY]

———allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 755), S3106 [18MY]

———apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see S. 1558), S5686 [15SE]

———disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (see S. 983), S3226 [23MY]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S8377 [6DE]

———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1512), S6764 [19OC]

———extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 933), S5459 [8SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S4226 [29JN]

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

———extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 996), S3053 [17MY]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see S. 146), S2622 [3MY]

———increase limitations on the amount excluded from the gross estate with respect to land subject to a qualified conservation easement (see S. 1901), S7830 [18NO]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S872 [17FE]

———modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see S. 1575), S7992 [29NO]

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

———permanently modify limitations on deduction of interest by financial institutions which hold tax-exempt bonds (see S. 1016), S6918 [31OC]

———provide and investment tax credit for community wind projects having generation capacity of not more than a certain amount (see S. 1741), S7369 [10NO]

———provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see S. 518), S1501 [9MR]

———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]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S2088 [4AP]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 940), S2876 [11MY]

———repeal sunset of adoption credit expansion and adoption assistance programs and allow credit to be claimed in the year expenses are incurred, regardless of when the adoption becomes final (see S. 82), S124 [25JA]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see S. 164), S339 [27JA]

Telecommunications: require accurate disclosure to consumers of the terms and conditions of 4G service and other advanced wireless mobile broadband service (see S. 1695), S6461 [12OC]

Terrorism: award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see S. 1239), S5341 [6SE]

———deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 1894), S8150 [1DE]

———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]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S6391 [11OC]

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 driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see S. 528), S1502 [9MR]

Trucking industry: establish a commercial truck safety program (see S. 1450), S5254 [2AU]

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: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (see S. 1792), S8068 [30NO]

———provide administrative subpoena authority for investigation of unregistered sex offenders (see S. 671), S1933 [29MR]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (see S. 1125), S3814 [15JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S8415 [7DE]

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

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S2992 [16MY]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1895 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Brooklyn Center, MN: anniversary (see S. Res. 38), S482 [2FE]

Children and youth: permit disclosure of certain information for the purpose of missing child investigations (see S. 225), S359 [31JA]

Cook County, MN: release reversionary interest held by the U.S. in certain land conveyed for the establishment of an airport (see S. 1987), S8547 [13DE]

Copyrights: amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright (see S. 978), S2928 [12MY]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts (see S. 1636), S6049 [3OC]

———clarify time limits for appeals in civil cases to which the U.S., Federal agencies, or Federal employees are parties (see S. 1637), S6049 [3OC]

Crime: amend stalking laws (see S. 224), S359 [31JA]

———prevent use of stored value cards and other electronic fund access means as methods for currency smuggling or money laundering (see S. 1419), S4911 [26JY]

———provide criminal penalties for stalking (see S. 1928), S8067 [30NO]

Dept. of Defense: preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see S. 658), S1894 [28MR]

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: facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for veterans (see S. 1553), S5624 [14SE]

Dept. of Justice: assist State oversight of proceedings, conduct background checks, and improve monitoring relative to adult guardianships and conservatorships of protected persons (see S. 1744), S6871 [20OC]

Dept. of State: improve visa issuance process (see S. 1653), S6090 [4OC]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (see S. 1134), S3428 [26MY]

Dept. of Transportation: clarify congressional intent of agricultural hours-of-service regulations relative to the delivery of agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1915), S7908 [28NO]

———establish grant program to improve traffic safety of teen drivers (see S. 1422), S4960 [27JY]

———promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road (see S. 1499), S5251 [2AU]

———require that broadband conduits be installed as part of certain highway construction projects (see S. 1939), S8148 [1DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into agreements with States and nonprofit organizations to collaborate in the provision of case management services for supported housing programs for veterans (see S. 411), S871 [17FE]

Drugs: ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs (see S. 839), S2506 [14AP]

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

Families and domestic relations: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services (see S. 1318), S4292 [30JN]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see S. 296), S614 [7FE]

———reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 1700), S6505 [13OC]

Humphrey, Hubert H.: tribute (see S. Res. 184), S2929 [12MY]

Medicare: apply frailty adjustment under the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) payment rules to certain specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals (see S. 1999), S8679 [15DE]

———extend reasonable cost contracts (see S. 1497), S5251 [2AU]

———include neurologists as primary care physicians for purposes of incentive payments for primary care services (see S. 597), S1751 [16MR]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see S. 44), S123 [25JA]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 118), S1977 [30MR]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (see S. Res. 173), S2778 [9MY]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 36), S482 [2FE]

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]

PowerTalk 21 Day: designate (see S. Res. 157), S2508 [14AP]

Renewable energy: promote production and use (see S. 559), S1547 [10MR]

Taxation: permanently extend treatment of certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 700), S2046 [31MR]

———provide a renewable electricity integration credit (see S. 1291), S4156 [28JN]

Technology: support innovation (see S. 239), S359 [31JA]

Transportation: incorporate regional transportation planning organizations into statewide transportation planning (see S. 625), S1827 [17MR]

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

University of Minnesota Duluth: observance of National Student Employment Week (see S. Res. 147), S2507 [14AP]

———tribute to men's hockey team (see S. Res. 151), S2507 [14AP]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247 [4MR]

Cole, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S2749 [5MY], S2771 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3963 [21JN]

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

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]

Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8140 [1DE], S8361 [6DE]

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

Liu, Goodwin: nomination to be circuit judge, S3040 [17MY], S3146 [19MY]

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

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

———reform (S. 23), S1213 [3MR], S1323 [7MR]

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

Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7009 [1NO]

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

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

Letters

America Invents Act: Louis J. Foreman, Inventors Digest (publication), S1105 [2MR]

Lists

Independent inventors supporting S. 23, America Invents Act, S1105 [2MR]

Organizations supporting transition from a first-to-invent patent system to a first-inventor-to-file patent system, S1098 [2MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S637 [10FE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6911, S6912 [31OC]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1544 [10MR]

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), S3460 [26MY]

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (S. 724), S2304 [8AP]

Battaglia, Anthony J.: nomination to be district judge, S1322 [7MR]

Bryson, John E.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S6823 [20OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2304 [8AP], S2367 [12AP], S3309 [25MY], S4357 [6JY]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5101 [30JY], S5170 [1AU]

———deficit, S2367 [12AP], S3309 [25MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), motion to proceed, S3309 [25MY]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), S3458, S3459 [26MY]

———establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5101 [30JY], S5170 [1AU]

Davila, Edward J.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S650 [10FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: National School Lunch and Breakfast Program proposed rules regarding tomato paste, S6911 [31OC]

———prohibit funding to allow categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S6911 [31OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S8059 [30NO]

———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S8059 [30NO]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit payments to any property owner whose rental units are listed on the Online Property Integrated Information Suite troubled property list, S6912 [31OC]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S6911, S6912 [31OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3752 [14JN], S3863 [16JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, S2708 [5MY]

———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6815-S6817 [20OC]

———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), motion to proceed, S6369 [11OC]

Egypt: support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (S. Res. 44), S538 [3FE]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2553), S5170 [1AU]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (S. 296), S6901 [31OC]

GAO: report on waste in Government spending, S2367 [12AP]

Graves, James E., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S650 [10FE]

Green Bay Packers (football team): tribute (S. Res. 48), S650 [10FE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 754), S3458 [26MY]

LIHEAP: provide level funding (S. 1961), S8569 [14DE]

Medicare: reform, S3309 [25MY]

———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (S. 44), S2369 [12AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: require provider payments to be made through direct deposit or electronic funds transfer (EFT) at insured depository institutions, S2369 [12AP]

MF Global Holdings Ltd.: collapse and subsequent bankruptcy declaration, S8449 [8DE]

Myerscough, Sue E.: nomination to be district judge, S1322 [7MR]

National Cancer Research Month: designate (S. Res. 172), S3461 [26MY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 203), S3462 [26MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 204), S3462 [26MY]

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, S4857 [25JY]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), motion to proceed, S5356 [7SE]

———reform (S. 23), S1036 [1MR], S1098, S1105 [2MR], S1322 [7MR]

———transition from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system, S1098, S1105 [2MR]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S2708 [5MY]

———gasoline price levels, S2707 [5MY]

Power resources: ethanol blender pump or storage facilities construction funding, S3863 [16JN]

———expand biofuels market by requiring a certain percentage of new auto sales be flex fuel vehicles, increase number of blender pumps, and authorize renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees (S. 187), S2708 [5MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3463-S3465 [26MY]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4357 [6JY], S5011 [28JY]

Reyna, Jimmie V.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2079 [4AP]

Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S3463 [26MY]

———legislative program, S650 [10FE], S3465 [26MY]

Senate Rules: eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation (S. Res. 11), S41 [5JA]

———eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation (S. Res. 28), S305 [27JA]

———improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (S. Res. 10), S41 [5JA]

———provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (S. Res. 8), S305 [27JA]

Shadid, James E.: nomination to be district judge, S1322 [7MR]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2553), S5170 [1AU]

———provide for a variable volumetric ethanol excise tax credit rate based on the price of crude oil (S. 1185), S3732, S3733, S3734 [13JN], S3752 [14JN], S4497 [12JY]

———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit, S3752 [14JN], S3863 [16JN]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7284 [9NO]

Trade Act: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (S. 1286), S6443 [12OC]

Transportation: prioritize surface transportation funding and prohibit funding for lower-priority projects such as transportation museums and landscaping, S6911 [31OC]

———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7038 [2NO], S7112 [3NO]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), S6443 [12OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), S6443 [12OC]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), S6443 [12OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (S. 1125), S3463 [26MY]

Verrilli, Donald B., Jr.: nomination to be Solicitor General, S3457 [26MY]

Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7284 [9NO]

Texts of

S. 627, Faster FOIA Act, S3458, S3459 [26MY]

Tributes

Hawkins, William A., S4071 [23JN]

Humphrey, Hubert H., S3407 [26MY]

Mikulski, Senator, S18 [5JA]

Schwan, Alfred, S2042 [31MR]

Wyden, Senator, S2367 [12AP]