LEE, MIKE (a Senator from Utah)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6765 [19OC], S6874 [20OC], S6924 [31OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7674, S7717, S7757 [17NO], S7796, S7814, S7849, S7861 [18NO], S8005 [29NO], S8070 [30NO], S8150 [1DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6104, S6109 [4OC]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4727 [20JY]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3615 [8JN], S3704 [9JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7621, S7622 [16NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S684 [14FE], S825 [17FE]

Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S5392 [7SE], S5402, S5460 [8SE]

———reform (S. 23), S957, S979 [28FE]

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

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1759 [16MR]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7202 [8NO]

Articles and editorials

Occupy Wall Street . . . Next Stop, Athens?, Mallory Factor, Forbes (publication), S8063 [30NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see S. 906), S2993 [16MY]

———prohibit taxpayer funded elective abortions (see S. 877), S2686 [4MY]

Agriculture: repeal sugar price support program (see S. 685), S8603 [14DE]

Air pollution: preempt Federal restrictions on greenhouse gases in the name of mitigating climate change in the absence of congressional authorization (see S. 228), S359 [31JA]

Appropriations: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see S. 1896), S8462 [8DE]

———rescind unused earmarks (see S. 282), S643 [10FE]

Arizona: preserve multiple use land management policy relative to uranium mining (see S. 1690), S6461 [12OC]

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), S2188 [6AP]

———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]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S8680 [15DE]

———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (see S.J. Res. 18), S3685 [9JN]

———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: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 1316), S5253 [2AU]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 10), S2046 [31MR] (see S.J. Res. 23), S4226 [29JN]

———provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see S. 1651), S7067 [2NO]

———rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see S. 1009), S3107 [18MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3224 [23MY]

Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see S. 511), S1406 [8MR]

Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint, Select): require to conduct business in a manner open to the public (see S. 1501), S5251 [2AU]

Community service: recognize anniversary of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need (see S. Res. 323), S7452 [15NO]

Congress: require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (see S. 1248), S4023 [22JN]

Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see S. 395), S870 [17FE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 119), S3541 [7JN]

Courts: repeal statutory requirement for Federal judges to receive cost-of-living increases and provide for automatic salary adjustments (see S. 569), S1600 [14MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 1241), S3970 [21JN]

Dept. of Commerce and the Workforce: establish (see S. 1116), S3427 [26MY]

Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see S. 827), S5341 [6SE]

———prohibit from promulgating or enforcing regulations or guidance regarding gainful employment (see S. 460), S1120 [2MR]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see S. 892), S2730 [5MY]

Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see S. 1061), S3338 [25MY]

———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 554), S1751 [16MR]

Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 1932), S8067 [30NO]

———withhold U.S. contributions to the U.N. if the U.N. adopts a resolution granting Palestine a change in status from permanent observer before a comprehensive peace agreement has been reached with Israel (see S. 1595), S5946 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (see S. 808), S2446 [13AP]

———convey certain Federal features of the electric system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District (see S. 500), S1407 [8MR]

———develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see S. 1153), S3541 [7JN]

———ensure timely review of BLM notices before appearance in the Federal Register in order to streamline energy development permitting process (see S. 1844), S7367 [10NO]

———establish onshore oil and gas production goals, repeal production barriers, improve lease issuance, expedite judicial review, report on public land revenues, and encourage oil shale exploration (see S. 1027), S3170 [19MY]

———facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System of the Central Utah Project (see S. 499), S1407 [8MR]

———provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1692), S7156 [7NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent expansion of U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S. 1506), S6462 [12OC]

———prohibit from providing extra support to the Federal Housing Administration (see S. 1997), S8679 [15DE]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see S. 482), S1219 [3MR]

Economy: create jobs through spending cuts, tax reform, regulatory burden reduction, domestic energy development, and export promotion (see S. 1720), S6600 [17OC]

———provide growth through small business tax relief, research and innovation, veterans' business incentives, regulatory relief, support for high-skilled workers, and counterfeiting enforcement (see S. 1866), S8462 [8DE]

Electric power: ensure rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in porportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit (see S. 400), S870 [17FE]

Employment: expand the E-Verify program for employment eligibility confirmation and hold employers accountable (see S. 1196), S3773 [14JN]

Endangered species: remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species (see S. 249), S411 [1FE]

Endangered Species Act: extend exemption relative to presence of Utah prairie dogs in or near airports and cemeteries (see S. 1580), S5773 [20SE]

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), S7295 [9NO]

FCC: disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (see S.J. Res. 6), S792 [16FE]

Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 358), S792 [16FE]

———provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see S. 1957), S8414 [7DE]

———provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see S. 299), S614 [7FE]

Federal employees: prohibit coverage for annuity purposes for any individual hired after a certain date (see S. 644), S1827 [17MR]

———reduce size of the Federal workforce through attrition (see S. 1611), S6332 [6OC]

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability to reduce frivolous lawsuits (see S. 533), S1502 [9MR]

FEMA: authorize waiver of certain debts owed in cases where disaster assistance funds were distributed in error (see S. 792), S3614 [8JN]

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

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S4869 [25JY]

Forests: authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (see S. 375), S870 [17FE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see S. 202), S1060 [1MR]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see S. 1420), S4911 [26JY]

Government regulations: establish a committee to assess the effects of certain Federal regulatory mandates (see S. 609), S4869 [25JY]

———prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see S. 1438), S5017 [28JY]

———provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules and for consideration of the least burdensome regulatory alternative (see S. 1189), S3972 [21JN]

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

Health: delay implementation of health reform laws until there is a final resolution in pending lawsuits (see S. 281), S643 [10FE]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S7908 [28NO]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see S. 192), S272 [26JA]

Idaho: permit certain commercial vehicles to use certain interstate system highways (see S. 1322), S4292 [30JN]

IMF: repeal authority to provide certain loans to the IMF, prohibit loans to provide financing for European financial stability, and oppose provision of such financing (see S. 1975), S8461 [8DE]

———repeal authority to provide certain loans to the IMF, repeal increase in the U.S. quota in that Fund, and certain other authorities, and rescind related appropriations (see S. 1276), S4157 [28JN]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see S. 723), S2130 [5AP]

———facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see S. 1746), S6871 [20OC]

Intelligence services: commend intelligence professionals, terminate investigation of CIA personnel relative to interrogation of certain detainees, and implement long-term detention and interrogation policies (see S. Res. 213), S3970 [21JN]

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]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 504), S1406 [8MR] (see S. 1507), S5774 [20SE]

Libya: require the President to submit a description of, and plan to achieve, U.S. policy objectives and a cost estimate and limitations on military operations, and seek authorization for use of military force (see S. Res. 148), S2507 [14AP]

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

Medicare: allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see S. 1317), S4292 [30JN]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 11), S2507 [14AP]

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), S3615 [8JN]

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

Mining and mineral resources: clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (see S. 897), S2731 [5MY]

Money: treat gold and silver coins used as legal tender in the same manner as U.S. currency (see S. 1287), S4156 [28JN]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 1182), S3727 [13JN]

———require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see S. 407), S871 [17FE]

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see S. 1936), S8148 [1DE]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S5903 [22SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 278), S5945 [23SE]

National TEA Party Day: designate (see S. Res. 145), S2507 [14AP]

NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (see S. 964), S2928 [12MY]

———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (see S. 1523), S5537 [13SE]

———provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units (see S. 1843), S7367 [10NO]

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]

OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see S. 726), S2509 [14AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see S. 192), S272 [26JA]

———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see S. 720), S2131 [5AP]

———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 668), S2447 [13AP]

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

Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see S. 706), S2046 [31MR]

Public debt: disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 25), S5339 [6SE]

———express that the President does not have the authority to ignore the statutory debt limit by ordering the Dept. of the Treasury to continue issuing debt on the full faith and credit of the U.S. (see S. Res. 226), S4486 [11JY]

———prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached (see S. 163), S126 [25JA]

Public lands: release certain wilderness study areas from management as de facto wilderness areas and release certain National Forest System roadless areas from certain land use restrictions (see S. 1087), S4961 [27JY]

Public welfare programs: provide information and limits on total spending on means-tested welfare programs and provide additional work requirements (see S. 1904), S7702 [17NO]

Renewable energy: require an accounting of Federal financial support made to private-sector renewable energy projects (see S. 1556), S5774 [20SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see S. 1578), S8603 [14DE]

Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (see S. Res. 216), S5019 [28JY]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1692), S7156 [7NO]

Senate: provide a point of order against consideration of any measure that would increase the statutory limit on the public debt above a certain amount unless that measure has been publicly available for a full 7 days (see S. 1341), S4485 [11JY]

———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 [25JA]

Social Security: adjust normal and early retirement ages for receipts of benefits, increase maximum age for delayed retirement credit, and provide for progressive price indexing of benefits (see S. 804), S2446 [13AP]

———repeal Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements (see S. 868), S2688 [4MY]

Taxation: allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see S. 1006), S3499 [6JN]

———provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see S. 1676), S6506 [13OC]

———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (see S. 520), S1934 [29MR]

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

Transportation: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities (see S. 1446), S5018 [28JY]

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.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families (see S. Res. 99), S1547 [10MR]

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

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: provide for the sale of Federal land to permit establishment of a transportation alternative for skiers to connect two ski resorts in the Wasatch Mountains (see S. 1883), S7701 [17NO]

Utah: clarify authority under legislation defining the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation (see S. 1209), S3813 [15JN]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal (see S. 712), S2046 [31MR] (see S. 746), S2187 [6AP]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 5), S544 [3FE]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (see S. 1340), S4450 [7JY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democratic, transparent, and fair elections (see S. Res. 350), S8775 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in certain Western States previously identified as suitable for disposal (see S. 635), S1827 [17MR]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 1857), S7368 [10NO]

———provide a special rule for the period of admission of certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, goat herders, or dairy farmers (see S. 1697), S6461 [12OC]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (see S. 1875), S7452 [15NO]

Public lands: convey certain parcels of land to Alta, UT (see S. 684), S1976 [30MR]

Taxation: modify and permanently extend incentives to reinvest foreign earnings in the U.S. (see S. 1837), S7294 [9NO]

Utah: convey parcels of land to Mantua, UT (see S. 683), S1976 [30MR]

Certificates of election

Senate, S3 [5JA]

Cloture motions

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S734 [15FE]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6840 [20OC]

Letters

Deficit reduction: by, S1529 [10MR]

Motions

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

Oaths of office

Senate, S5 [5JA]

Privilege of the floor

McBride, Mitchell, S2550 [14AP]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, S6740 [19OC], S6936 [1NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), motion to recommit, S6740 [19OC], S6936 [1NO]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8048 [30NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2231 [7AP], S4270 [30JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, S957 [28FE], S1039 [1MR], S1107 [2MR], S8429, S8430, S8431, S8432 [8DE]

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

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 23), S4168 [29JN], S4499 [12JY]

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

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5112, S5113, S5136 [30JY], S5213 [2AU]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), S5136 [30JY]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), motion to proceed, S4788, S4790, S4791 [21JY]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (S. 1340), S4442 [7JY], S4589 [14JY]

———deficit, S3327 [25MY], S4113 [27JN], S4500 [12JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), motion to proceed, S3327 [25MY]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5112, S5113, S5136 [30JY]

Copinga, Sue: LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., Mercy Award recipient, S5771 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S8048 [30NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S6740 [19OC]

———making appropriations, S6740 [19OC]

Education Sciences Reform Act: technical amendment (S. 365), House amendment, S5213 [2AU]

EPA: disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), motion to proceed, S7320 [10NO]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S2231 [7AP]

Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8356 [6DE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S3314 [25MY]

Lane, Jay T.: Silver Star recipient, S6597 [17OC]

Liu, Goodwin: nomination to be circuit judge, S3134 [19MY]

Medicare: reform, S3327 [25MY]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S957 [28FE], S1039 [1MR], S1107 [2MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S8356 [6DE]

Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4113 [27JN], S4270 [30JN], S4442, S4444 [7JY], S4589 [14JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S6740 [19OC]

———making appropriations, S6740 [19OC]

Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3314 [25MY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3314 [25MY]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S4589 [14JY]

St. George, UT: anniversary, S7185 [8NO]

Stang, Peter: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, S7185 [8NO]

Transcontinental Overland Telegraph Line: anniversary, S7185 [8NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, S3314 [25MY]

War Powers Resolution: compliance relative to U.S. enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, S2110 [5AP]

Texts of

S.J. Res. 5, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S550 [3FE]

Tributes

Bangerter, Colleen Monson, S5227 [2AU]

Washburn, Jerry C., S6597 [17OC]