ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV (a Senator from West Virginia)

Amendments

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

Armed Forces: provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (H.R. 1801), S8491 [12DE]

Budget: require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4531, S4532 [12JY], S4562 [13JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7686, S7717, S7727, S7762, S7770 [17NO], S7813 [18NO], S7910 [28NO], S7995 [29NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7387 [10NO], S7456 [15NO], S7624 [16NO], S7719 [17NO]

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S472, S482, S489 [2FE], S532 [3FE], S701 [14FE]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (S. 1188), S4967, S4969 [27JY]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S1146 [2MR], S1306 [4MR]

Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 275), S6611 [17OC]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), S4104 [23JN]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1704 [15MR], S1940 [29MR], S2056 [31MR], S2141 [5AP], S2156 [6AP]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), S2092 [4AP], S2099 [5AP]

Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7159 [7NO], S7196 [8NO], S7295 [9NO]

Appointments

Committee on Taxation (Joint), S804 [16FE]

Conferee: H.R. 658, FAA appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system, S2285 [7AP]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors, S3000 [16MY]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors, S3000 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 1980), S8490 [12DE]

Allen, Thad: tribute (see S. Res. 170), S4158 [28JN]

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]

———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), S2874 [11MY]

———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), S4676 [19JY]

———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S2446 [13AP]

———provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (see S. 1954), S8414 [7DE]

———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]

Business and industry: remove the cap on punitive damages allowed under maritime law established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Co., v. Baker (see S. 592), S1750 [16MR]

CFTC: impose position limits and margin requirements to eliminate excessive oil speculation and ensure that price of crude oil and derivative fuels reflects fundamentals of supply and demand (see S. 1200), S4518 [12JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1665), S6330 [6OC]

Cobell, Elouise Pepion: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1514), S6051 [3OC]

Commodity Exchange Act: prevent excessive speculation with respect to commodity markets and energy contracts (see S. 1598), S5838 [21SE]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 46), S123 [25JA]

CPSC: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see S. 1448), S5154 [31JY]

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

———expand Operation Hero Miles program to include donations of travel benefits in the form of hotel points or awards for free or reduced-cost accommodations (see S. 1776), S7453 [15NO]

Dept. of Education: amend the Small, Rural School Achievement Program and the Rural and Low-Income School Program (see S. 567), S2582 [2MY]

———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), S8602 [14DE]

———establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see S. 946), S2874 [11MY]

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

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to demonstrate the commercial application of integrated systems for long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide (see S. 699), S2046 [31MR]

Dept. of HHS: extend the child and family services program (see S. 1542), S5537 [13SE]

———renew authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (see S. 1013), S3052 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1692), S8414 [7DE]

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

———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1619), S6051 [3OC]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize certain maritime programs (see S. 1430), S4960 [27JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see S. 1798), S7453 [15NO]

———improve the approval and disapproval of programs of education for purposes of educational benefits (see S. 1634), S8377 [6DE]

———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see S. 572), S1600 [14MR]

Disasters: reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (see S. 646), S2388 [12AP]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see S. 1701), S6505 [13OC]

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]

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

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), S543 [3FE]

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

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

Fish and fishing: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 52), S123 [25JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S5342 [6SE]

———require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see S. 1188), S4077 [23JN]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S7613 [16NO]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see S. 328), S1751 [16MR]

Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see S. 388), S1061 [1MR]

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

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

Hazardous substances: improve hazardous materials transportation safety (see S. 1952), S8414 [7DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1403), S8734 [16DE]

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

Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see S. 490), 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]

LIHEAP: provide level funding (see S. 1961), S8414 [7DE]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1119), S3427 [26MY]

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), S4912 [26JY]

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

Motor vehicles: improve commercial motor vehicle safety, reduce commercial motor vehicle-related accidents and fatalities, and authorize the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (see S. 1950), S8413 [7DE]

———improve safety of motorcoaches (see S. 453), S3498 [6JN]

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 6), S792 [16FE]

NASA: tribute to space shuttle program (see S. Res. 233), S4555 [13JY]

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

National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (see S. 973), S2928 [12MY]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3816 [15JN]

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

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 261), S5536 [13SE]

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

National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 171), S2731 [5MY]

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]

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

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

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

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 394), S3428 [26MY]

Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (see S. 275), S543 [3FE]

Power resources: promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases (see S. 600), S1978 [30MR]

Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see S. 1207), S3813 [15JN]

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]

Research and Innovative Technology Administration: reauthorize and improve transportation research and development (see S. 1953), S8414 [7DE]

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), S8602 [14DE]

———provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see S. 1597), S8603 [14DE]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1692), S8414 [7DE]

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

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

———provide procedures for extended debate (see S. Res. 21), S273 [26JA]

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

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

Taxation: allow manufacturing businesses to establish tax-free manufacturing reinvestment accounts to assist them in providing for new equipment and facilities and workforce training (see S. 1237), S3970 [21JN]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S1933 [29MR]

———extend health insurance costs tax credit (see S. 221), S338 [27JA]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see S. 146), S2387 [12AP]

———provide an enhanced credit for research and development by companies that manufacture products in the U.S. (see S. 155), S4024 [22JN]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see S. 626), S1895 [28MR]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 258), S3052 [17MY] (see S. 940), S2839 [10MY]

———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (see S. 520), S1751 [16MR]

———strengthen the earned income tax credit (see S. 467), S1218 [3MR]

Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4677 [19JY] (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), S4869 [25JY]

———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (see S. 1769), S7067 [2NO]

Treaties and agreements: make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met (see S. 1238), S3970 [21JN]

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), S5476 [9SE]

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]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S8491 [12DE]

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

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Infrastructure Investment Fund: establish (see S. 936), S2839 [10MY]

Appalachian Development Highway System: complete construction (see S. 1382), S4641 [18JY]

Buckles, Frank W.: authorize ceremony in the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving veteran of World War I (see S. Con. Res. 5), S411 [1FE]

———authorize the last surviving veteran of World War I to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 10), S1219 [3MR]

———tribute (see S. Res. 89), S1219 [3MR]

Business and industry: establish a pilot program to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing (see S. 1329), S4394 [6JY]

Children and youth: reinstate Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see S. 195), S272 [26JA]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 64), S871 [17FE]

Conservation of natural resources: amend laws relative to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety (see S. 1657), S6185 [5OC]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract (see S. 1363), S4555 [13JY]

CPSC: promulgate consumer product safety standards requiring child-proof closures on remote controls and other electronic products that use button cell batteries (see S. 1165), S3682 [9JN]

Drugs: increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (see S. 507), S1406 [8MR]

EPA: 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: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see S. 1387), S4675 [19JY]

———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (see S. 223), S338 [27JA]

———use Airport and Airway Trust Fund revenue to allow furloughed employees to return to work and provide retroactive pay for the period of their furlough (see S. 1433), S4960 [27JY]

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]

Foreign trade: strengthen U.S. trade laws (see S. 1130), S3427 [26MY] (see S. 1267), S4075 [23JN]

FTC: prescribe regulations on the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual (see S. 913), S2777 [9MY]

Gulf of Mexico: clarify applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (see S. 183), S127 [25JA]

———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1140), S3428 [26MY]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for certain hospitals near State borders to ensure they are treated in the same manner as nearby facilities in other States (see S. 1242), S3970 [21JN]

———provide for temporary retention of sole community hospital status (see S. 408), S871 [17FE]

———require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the prescription drug benefit program (see S. 1206), S3813 [15JN]

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]

———transfer excess funds from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to the United Mine Workers of America pension plan (see S. 621), S1826 [17MR]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 889), S2730 [5MY]

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

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 35), S359 [31JA]

National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see S. 242), S359 [31JA]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit marketing of authorized generic drugs (see S. 373), S792 [16FE]

Surface Transportation Board: reauthorize (see S. 158), S126 [25JA]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see S. 1387), S4675 [19JY]

———extend qualified school construction and zone academy bonds, treat zone academy bonds as specified tax credit bonds, and modify private business contribution requirement for zone academy bonds (see S. 796), S2387 [12AP]

———extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 996), S2929 [12MY]

———improve the health coverage tax credit (see S. 1117), S3427 [26MY]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 378), S870 [17FE]

———reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see S. 1373), S4608 [14JY]

Telecommunications: strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders (see S. 911), S2777 [9MY]

Transportation: establish national purposes and goals for Federal surface transportation activities and programs and create a national surface transportation plan (see S. 326), S642 [10FE]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see S. 297), S614 [7FE]

W. Craig Broadwater Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Martinsburg, WV: designate (see S. 307), S629 [8FE]

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]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see S. 253), S411 [1FE]

Cloture motions

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), motion to proceed, S4313 [5JY], S4406 [7JY]

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

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

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]

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

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

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

Letters

FAA Essential Air Service Program funding: by, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), H5255 [20JY]

FCC rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices: American Association of Independent Music, S7243 [9NO]

———Ed Black, Computer & Communications Industry Association and Rey Ramsey, TechNet (organization), S7242 [9NO]

———Fractured Atlas (organization), Future of Music Coalition, and National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, S7244 [9NO]

———Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, S7242 [9NO]

———Lynne Bradley, American Library Association, Gregory A. Jackson, EDUCAUSE (organization), and Prudence S. Adler, Association of Research Libraries, S7243 [9NO]

———Open Internet Coalition, S7242 [9NO]

———several organizations, S7244 [9NO]

———several religious leaders and communicators, S7242 [9NO]

Motions

FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S535 [3FE], S823, S828 [17FE]

Privilege of the floor

Goldman, David, S7304 [9NO]

Remarks

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: anniversary of first performance of ``Revelations'' (S. Res. 72), S924 [17FE]

Appalachian Development Highway System: complete construction (S. 1382), S4643 [18JY]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1477 [9MR], S3717 [13JN]

Auburn University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 39), S492 [2FE]

Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, S589 [7FE], S654 [14FE], S768, S769 [16FE], S810, S815, S816 [17FE]

———ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, S810 [17FE]

———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, S477 [2FE], S503, S535 [3FE]

Bomkamp, Katherine: inclusion on Glamour (publication) ``21 Amazing Young Women of 2011`` list, S8544 [13DE]

Brooklyn Center, MN: anniversary (S. Res. 38), S492 [2FE]

Bryson, John E.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S6819 [20OC]

Buckles, Frank W.: authorize ceremony in the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving veteran of World War I (S. Con. Res. 5), S425 [1FE]

———tribute (S. Res. 89), S1240 [3MR]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2323 [8AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), S3717 [13JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 37), S492 [2FE]

Charles Town, WV: anniversary, S5333 [6SE]

Children and youth: reinstate Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (S. 195), S282 [26JA]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 17), S926 [17FE]

Contracts: allow contracting officers to consider information regarding domestic employment before awarding a Federal contract (S. 1363), S4558 [13JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S1477 [9MR]

CPSC: promulgate consumer product safety standards requiring child-proof closures on remote controls and other electronic products that use button cell batteries (S. 1165), S3688 [9JN]

———provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (H.R. 2715), S5236 [2AU]

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

Dept. of Education: establish Office of Rural Education Policy (S. 946), S2880 [11MY]

Dept. of Energy: fossil energy research and development funding, S7695 [17NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Health Plan Management to administer the Consumer Choice Health Plan to provide an affordable and accountable public option for consumers, S389 [1FE]

———extend the child and family services program (H.R. 2883), S5833 [21SE]

Drugs: increase Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths (S. 507), S1408 [8MR]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S1669 [15MR], S2031 [31MR], S2165 [6AP]

Education Sciences Reform Act: technical amendment (S. 365), S924 [17FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7695 [17NO]

EPA: 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, S2165, S2178 [6AP]

———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 (S. 231), S361 [31JA]

FAA: allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports, S833 [17FE]

———authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), S4945 [27JY], S4980 [28JY]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, S380 [1FE], S656 [14FE], S4946 [27JY]

———exempt charter airlines from crew flight time limitations and rest restrictions, S769 [16FE]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2553), S4775 [21JY], S4945 [27JY], S4980 [28JY], S5181 [1AU]

———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2553), unanimous-consent request, S4946, S4947 [27JY], S5179, S5181 [1AU]

———limit application of Davis-Bacon Act relative to funding of projects or programs, S533, S535 [3FE]

———Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S379 [1FE]

———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S377, S385, S389, S397 [1FE], S434, S437, S477 [2FE], S503, S533, S535, S538 [3FE], S588, S595 [7FE], S624 [8FE], S653, S654, S656 [14FE], S714, S719, S720, S739 [15FE], S768, S769, S770, S780, S781 [16FE], S810, S815, S816, S818, S820, S823, S833 [17FE]

———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), unanimous-consent agreement, S608 [7FE]

———reduce appropriations for fiscal year 2011 to 2008 levels, S720 [15FE]

———reduce appropriations to 2008 levels, S5667 [15SE]

FCC: disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (S.J. Res. 6), motion to proceed, S7241, S7244, S7262, S7263 [9NO]

———provide public safety providers additional spectrum to support national, interoperable wireless broadband network and authorize incentive auctions to fund such a network (S. 28), S146 [25JA], S1528 [10MR]

Foreign trade: strengthen U.S. trade laws (S. 1130), S3444 [26MY]

FTC: prescribe regulations on the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual (S. 913), S2780 [9MY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S2323 [8AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1140), S3448 [26MY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions, S385, S389 [1FE]

Iran: condemn ongoing violence against demonstrators, human rights violations, and suppression of electronic communication, support democracy and universal rights, and release political prisoners (S. Res. 73), S924 [17FE]

Medicaid: reform, S3717-S3719 [13JN]

Medicare: adjust wage index determination for certain hospitals near State borders to ensure they are treated in the same manner as nearby facilities in other States (S. 1242), S3975 [21JN]

———provide for temporary retention of sole community hospital status (S. 408), S908 [17FE]

———require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the prescription drug benefit program (S. 1206), S3836 [15JN]

Mikulski, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 4), S11 [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 (S. 153), S224 [25JA]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (S. 889), S2733 [5MY]

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 75), S924 [17FE]

National Chess Day: designate (S. Res. 255), S5284 [2AU]

National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7695 [17NO]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (S. 242), S365 [31JA]

National Mediation Board: repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S4775 [21JY], S4946 [27JY], S5181 [1AU]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 36), S492 [2FE]

National Women and Girls in Sports Day: designate (S. Res. 30), S492 [2FE]

NOAA: nominations, S8602 [14DE]

Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge: redesignate as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (S. 266), S924 [17FE]

O'Sullivan, Stephanie: nomination to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, S926 [17FE]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S1098 [2MR]

———reform (S. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S927 [17FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal, S385, S389 [1FE]

———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (S. 720), unanimous-consent request, S7046 [2NO]

Persian Gulf Conflict: tribute to soldiers killed or wounded by Iraqi missile attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (S. Res. 76), S924 [17FE]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit marketing of authorized generic drugs, S1098 [2MR]

———prohibit marketing of authorized generic drugs (S. 373), S797 [16FE]

Picciano, Nick and Jorun: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S5832 [21SE]

Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), S4178 [29JN]

Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (S. 1207), S3836 [15JN]

Rare Disease Day: designate (S. Res. 74), S924 [17FE]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1669 [15MR], S2031 [31MR], S2165, S2178 [6AP]

Senate: legislative program, S494, S495 [2FE], S762 [15FE], S927 [17FE]

———tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, S835 [17FE]

Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (S. 672), S1937 [29MR]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2553), S4775 [21JY], S4945 [27JY], S4980 [28JY], S5181 [1AU]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2553), unanimous-consent request, S4946, S4947 [27JY], S5179, S5181 [1AU]

———extend qualified school construction and zone academy bonds, treat zone academy bonds as specified tax credit bonds, and modify private business contribution requirement for zone academy bonds (S. 796), S2396 [12AP]

———improve the health coverage tax credit (S. 1117), S3439 [26MY]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (S. 378), S874 [17FE]

———reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (S. 1373), S4615 [14JY]

———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), motion to proceed, S3026 [17MY]

Telecommunications: strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders (S. 911), S5444 [8SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5444 [8SE]

Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), S5667 [15SE]

Transportation Security Administration: exclude employees from the collective bargaining rights of Federal employees, S719 [15FE]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (S. 297), S616 [7FE]

University of Akron: tribute to men's soccer team (S. Res. 40), S492 [2FE]

W. Craig Broadwater Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Martinsburg, WV: designate (S. 307), S633 [8FE], S924 [17FE]

West Virginia University at Parkersburg: anniversary, S1215 [3MR]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (S. 253), S423 [1FE]

Reports filed

America's Cup Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1759), S7126 [3NO]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR], S2730 [5MY], S3613 [8JN], S6330 [6OC], S7066 [2NO]

Dept. of Transportation Maritime Programs Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1430) (S. Rept. 112-99), S8413 [7DE]

Expenditures: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 64), S868 [17FE]

Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 453) (S. Rept. 112-93), S7294 [9NO]

NOAA Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR], S3613 [8JN], S6330 [6OC], S8602 [14DE]

NOAA Property Conveyance to Pascagoula, MS: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363), S7187 [8NO]

Nomination of Ajit V. Pai to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8460 [8DE]

Nomination of Albert DiClemente to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7065 [2NO]

Nomination of Ann D. Begeman to the Surface Transportation Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR]

Nomination of Frances M.D. Gulland to the Marine Mammal Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR]

Nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel to the FCC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8460 [8DE]

Nomination of John E. Bryson To Be Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6330 [6OC]

Nomination of Jon D. Leibowitz to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8460 [8DE]

Nomination of Kathryn D. Sullivan To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Observation and Prediction: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR]

Nomination of Mario Cordero to the Federal Maritime Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR]

Nomination of Maureen K. Ohlhausen to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8460 [8DE]

Nomination of Michael A. Khouri to the Federal Maritime Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7065 [2NO]

Nomination of Philip E. Coyle III To Be Office of Science and Technology Policy Associate Director: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR]

Nomination of Rebecca F. Dye to the Federal Maritime Commission: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1826 [17MR]

Nomination of Rebecca M. Blink To Be Deputy Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8460 [8DE]

Nomination of Robert L. Sumwalt III to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7065 [2NO]

Nomination of Scott C. Doney To Be NOAA Chief Scientist: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2730 [5MY]

Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 275) (S. Rept. 112-30), S4450 [7JY]

Rules

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S849 [17FE]

Statements

Passing of Senator Charles H. Percy: Percy and Rockefeller families, S5713 [19SE]

Testimonies

Elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a Position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff: by, S7695 [17NO]

Texts of

S. 28, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S146-S149 [25JA]

S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act, S2781 [9MY]

Tributes

Ator, Lloyd, S3336 [25MY]

Birch, Thomas L., S8542 [13DE]

Buckles, Frank W., S1819 [17MR]

Davidson, Michael, S5941 [23SE]

Gangloff, Eric, S3047 [17MY]

Greene, William P., Jr., S5943 [23SE]

Hutchison, Senator, S835 [17FE]

Manchin, Senator, S530 [3FE]

Michael, M. Blane, S1972 [30MR]

Percy, Charles H., S5712 [19SE]

Waggoner, J.D., S1545 [10MR]

Weller, Pamela L., S5015 [28JY]