CRAPO, MIKE (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6609 [17OC], S6667, S6679, S6680 [18OC], S6731 [19OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7717, S7752 [17NO], S7852 [18NO], S8070 [30NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6107, S6115, S6118 [4OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3558 [7JN], S3685 [9JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7626 [16NO], S7910 [28NO]

Patents: reform (S. 23), S1071 [1MR], S1093, S1121, S1146 [2MR]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1829 [17MR]

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

Appointments

President's Export Council, S3062 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 314), S642 [10FE]

———prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see S. 906), S3107 [18MY]

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

Animals: clarify that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see S. 1729), S6665 [18OC]

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]

———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), S6331 [6OC]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 1316), S6601 [17OC]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 3), S272 [26JA] (see S.J. Res. 5), S544 [3FE] (see S.J. Res. 10), S2046 [31MR] (see S.J. Res. 23), S4226 [29JN]

———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (see S. 1340), S4642 [18JY]

———eliminate wasteful spending, provide for comprehensive budget reform, and establish the Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint) (see S. 439), S1120 [2MR]

———ensure effective control over the Congressional budget process (see S. 1679), S6462 [12OC]

———establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 211), S338 [27JA]

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

———provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see S. 1651), S7188 [8NO]

———reduce spending (see S. 245), S482 [2FE]

———reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending (see S. 360), S791 [16FE]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use both dynamic and static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see S. 255), S481 [2FE]

Clean Air Act: conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (see S. 781), S2732 [5MY]

———reduce number of boutique fuels (see S. 511), S1406 [8MR]

Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 14), S122 [25JA]

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]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 119), S3613 [8JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 496), S1601 [14MR]

Dept. of Education: provide States and local educational agencies with maximum flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see S. 1569), S6462 [12OC]

———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see S. 595), S2188 [6AP]

Dept. of Energy: carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see S. 512), S1503 [9MR]

Dept. of Justice: compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see S. 549), S1547 [10MR]

———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (see S. 596), S6391 [11OC]

———improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 791), S2387 [12AP]

———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]

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: 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]

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

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S2388 [12AP]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 152), S2583 [2MY]

Diseases: ensure access to, and education about, screening and treatment services for breast cancer (see S. Res. 144), S2688 [4MY]

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

———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S7702 [17NO]

———reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see S. 1190), S8183 [5DE]

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]

Education: allow States to establish college- and career-readiness goals, identify lowest-peforming schools, establish teacher licensure and certification requirements, and reduce paperwork (see S. 1571), S7067 [2NO]

———assist State and local educational agencies to prepare, train, and recruit effective teachers and principals (see S. 1567), S6391 [11OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: improve waiver authority available to State and local agencies relative to statutory or regulatory requirements (see S. 1568), S6391 [11OC]

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

EPA: clarify authority to disapprove specifications of dredged or fill material disposal sites and clarify procedure under which a higher review of specifications may be requested (see S. 468), S2508 [14AP]

———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see S. 1528), S6186 [5OC]

———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), S3107 [18MY]

———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]

———investigate and address cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and children (see S. 76), S124 [25JA]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see S. 1392), S5839 [21SE]

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), S4394 [6JY]

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

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases (see S. 606), S6050 [3OC]

Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 358), S1502 [9MR]

———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), S6331 [6OC]

———require assessment of the impact of Federal action on jobs and job opportunities (see S. 1219), S4293 [30JN]

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

Federal-State relations: prohibit State bailouts by the Federal Government (see S. Res. 188), S3172 [19MY]

———prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments (see S. 251), S411 [1FE]

Feed America Day: designate (see S. Res. 326), S7613 [16NO]

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

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see S. 1588), S5838 [21SE]

———provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see S. 381), S870 [17FE]

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), S3812 [15JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S5727 [19SE]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S3276 [24MY]

Forests: provide a tax exemption for forest conservation bonds (see S. 1105), S3814 [15JN]

FRS: replace the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a 5-person commission and bring the Bureau into the regular appropriations process (see S. 737), S2187 [6AP]

———require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see S. 202), S5340 [6SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S8680 [15DE]

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), S6331 [6OC]

———provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules and for consideration of the least burdensome regulatory alternative (see S. 1189), S3773 [14JN]

———require enhanced economic analysis and justification for proposed Federal banking, housing, securities, and commodity regulations (see S. 1615), S5903 [22SE]

———temporarily suspend certain regulations (see S. 1538), S6331 [6OC]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 412), S2732 [5MY]

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), S544 [3FE]

———lower health premiums and increase choice for small business (see S. 1049), S3340 [25MY]

———prohibit denial of coverage under Federal health care programs based on comparative effectiveness research data and ensure research accounts for advancements in health care and different treatment options (see S. 660), S1933 [29MR]

———repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see S. 20), S122 [25JA]

———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see S. 19), S122 [25JA]

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

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 267), S5624 [14SE]

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

Idaho: reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir (see S. 334), S682 [14FE]

———reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Little Wood River Ranch (see S. 333), S682 [14FE]

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), S4076 [23JN]

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]

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]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1121 [2MR]

Medicare: clarify and expand on criteria applicable to patient admission to and care furnished in participating long-term care hospitals (see S. 1486), S5250 [2AU]

———clarify application of secondary payer rules (see S. 1718), S6919 [31OC]

———establish pilot projects to provide incentives for home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and communications technologies (see S. 501), S2687 [4MY]

———modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see S. 1173), S3683 [9JN]

———strengthen and protect hospice programs (see S. 722), S2447 [13AP]

———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), S6918 [31OC]

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), S3499 [6JN]

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

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

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S5251 [2AU]

National Cancer Research Month: designate (see S. Res. 172), S2731 [5MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 165), S2731 [5MY]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S6331 [6OC]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 329), S7613 [16NO]

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

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 299), S6764 [19OC]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 329), S7613 [16NO]

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]

Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 275), S5903 [22SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S6186 [5OC]

———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), S2188 [6AP]

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

Pesticides: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 718), S2267 [7AP]

Power resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (see S. 1149), S3541 [7JN]

———combine the categories of ``cellulosic biofuel'' and ``advance biofuel'' into 1 technology- and feedstock-neutral category of ``advanced biofuel'' (see S. 1564), S5684 [15SE]

———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), S5460 [8SE]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see S. 1129), S3427 [26MY]

Public safety officers: include nonprofit and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits (see S. 385), S2840 [10MY]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 300), S6764 [19OC]

SEC: exempt a certain class of securities from regulations limiting the amount of shares sold to raise capital by small businesses (see S. 1544), S8149 [1DE]

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

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (see S. 556), S6331 [6OC] (see S. 1941), S8183 [5DE]

———establish standards for covered bond programs and a covered bond regulatory oversight program (see S. 1835), S7294 [9NO]

———provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 947), S2874 [11MY]

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

Senate Rules: require all legislative matters be available and scored by CBO for a certain period before consideration by any subcommittee, committee, or on the floor (see S. Res. 16), S127 [25JA]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (see S. 1933), S8148 [1DE]

———reform regulatory process to ensure freedom to compete and create jobs (see S. 1030), S3684 [9JN]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 18), S122 [25JA]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 320), S7453 [15NO]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 863), S2583 [2MY]

Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see S. Con. Res. 17), S2929 [12MY]

Tariff: recreational performance outerwear (see S. 704), S2046 [31MR]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 930), S2839 [10MY]

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

———clarify capital gain or loss treatment of the sale or exchange of mitigation credits earned by restoring wetlands (see S. 664), S1933 [29MR]

———exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S6666 [18OC]

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

———increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see S. 1577), S5726 [19SE]

———increase limitations on the amount excluded from the gross estate with respect to land subject to a qualified conservation easement (see S. 1901), S7702 [17NO]

———make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S8602 [14DE]

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

———modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see S. 1575), S5726 [19SE]

———modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations (see S. 593), S1934 [29MR]

———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 687), S1977 [30MR]

———permanently extend treatment of certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 700), S2509 [14AP]

———permanently modify limitations on deduction of interest by financial institutions which hold tax-exempt bonds (see S. 1016), S3052 [17MY]

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

———provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see S. 1676), S6765 [19OC]

———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 939), S2839 [10MY]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S1502 [9MR]

———reduce tax on beer (see S. 1111), S3427 [26MY]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see S. 1012), S3052 [17MY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see S. 164), S6185 [5OC]

———rescind tax on investment income (see S. 1738), S6764 [19OC]

———temporarily increase investment tax credit for geothermal energy property (see S. 1413), S4869 [25JY]

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

Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (see S. Res. 14), S127 [25JA]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see S. 1848), S7367 [10NO]

———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), S2389 [12AP]

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: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 431), S8734 [16DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (see S. Res. 20), S273 [26JA]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification (see S. Res. 20), S273 [26JA]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (see S. Res. 20), S273 [26JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S8067 [30NO]

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]

Water: prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (see S. 999), S2992 [16MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S976 [28FE]

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

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S8680 [15DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: 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]

Bregaj, Mjaftime: relief (see S. 337), S683 [14FE]

Bregaj, Sali: relief (see S. 337), S683 [14FE]

COPD Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 322), S7415 [14NO]

Dept. of Education: authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see S. 1447), S5018 [28JY]

Dept. of the Interior: settle land claims within the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho (see S. 1065), S3338 [25MY]

Diseases: promote increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable associated hospitalizations (see S. Res. 243), S5071 [29JY]

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

Endangered Species Act: provide exception for actions carried out against grizzly bears in self-defense, defense of others, or a reasonable belief of imminent danger (see S. 1552), S5624 [14SE]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S4608 [14JY]

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

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

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see S. 835), S2506 [14AP]

Lowery, Tim: relief (see S. 521), S1502 [9MR]

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

Monuments and memorials: require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see S. 407), S871 [17FE]

National Men's Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 207), S3727 [13JN]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 32), S338 [27JA]

Nettleton, Paul: relief (see S. 521), S1502 [9MR]

Nuclear weapons: designate a day of remembrance for Americans who worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by such testing (see S. Res. 330), S7613 [16NO]

Power resources: promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under existing geothermal leases (see S. 1470), S5250 [2AU]

Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see S. 747), S2187 [6AP]

Securities: set implementation schedule for derivatives and over-the-counter swaps regulations, evaluate economic implications of such regulations, and establish SEC Office of Derivatives (see S. 1650), S6090 [4OC]

Taxation: expand technologies through which a vehicle qualifies for the credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles (see S. 1602), S5902 [22SE]

———make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends (see S. 1647), S6089 [4OC]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [5JA]

Cloture motions

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

Oaths of office

Senate, S5 [5JA]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6731 [19OC], S6934, S6935 [1NO]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S1498-S1500 [9MR]

Bechtel Corp.: tribute to Bechtel BWXT Idaho LLC management of Dept. of Energy Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project, S5943 [23SE]

Bonneville County, ID: anniversary, S5531 [13SE]

CFTC: limit ability to implement certain rules without substantiation, protect end users from margin requirements, and set boundaries on overseas application of derivative requirements, S6934, S6935 [1NO]

Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8426 [8DE]

CTFC: limit ability to implement certain rules without substantiation, protect end users from margin requirements, and set boundaries on overseas application of derivative requirements, S6731 [19OC]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, S479 [2FE]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (S. 1369), S4610 [14JY]

FRS: reform Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to increase accountability and transparency, S8426 [8DE]

Killebrew, Harmon C.: tribute (S. Res. 189), S3115 [18MY]

McClure, James A.: tribute (S. Res. 78), S957, S958 [28FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S6934, S6935 [1NO]

Tributes

Bergmann, Nancy, S8374 [6DE]

Boger, Dorothy, S3810 [15JN]

Brady, J. Robb, S5943 [23SE]

Courtney, Tom, S1821 [17MR]

Dixon, Don, S8729 [16DE]

Fischer, Peter, S2576 [2MY]

Takasugi, Pat, S7364 [10NO]

Zatica, Paul, S4288 [30JN]