BURR, RICHARD (a Senator from North Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6784, S6785 [19OC], S6849, S6874 [20OC]

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

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7686, S7717, S7748, S7762 [17NO], S7912, S7924 [28NO]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), S8780, S8781 [17DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6186 [5OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3625 [8JN], S3656 [9JN], S3815 [15JN]

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), S5391 [7SE], S5419 [8SE]

Presidential appointments: provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent (S. Res. 116), S4189, S4237 [29JN]

———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), S4011, S4034 [22JN]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1752 [16MR], S1978 [30MR], S2626 [3MY]

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

Appointments

U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, S2402 [12AP]

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), S2731 [5MY]

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

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 91), S124 [25JA]

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

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]

———provide flexible spending accounts for military families (see S. 387), S870 [17FE]

———provide for expedited airport security screenings for members traveling on official orders (see S. 1954), S8462 [8DE]

———recognize service of women (see S. Con. Res. 8), S976 [28FE]

———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2508 [14AP]

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), S6462 [12OC]

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]

Budget: 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), S4556 [13JY]

———establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 211), S1828 [17MR]

———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S2088 [4AP]

———provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see S. 1651), S6765 [19OC]

———reduce spending (see S. 245), S411 [1FE]

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

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

Burma: investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2876 [11MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S4677 [19JY]

Children and youth: provide assistance to eradicate severe forms of trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see S. 185), S127 [25JA]

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

Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 115), S1977 [30MR] (see S. Res. 154), S2508 [14AP]

Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see S. 1094), S3728 [13JN]

Congress: prohibit earmarks (see S. 1930), S8548 [13DE]

———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]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 881), S8149 [1DE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 119), S6090 [4OC]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see S. 603), S1751 [16MR]

———prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see S. 1821), S7187 [8NO]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 167), S126 [25JA] (see S. 1241), S3970 [21JN]

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 199), S4870 [25JY]

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), S7369 [10NO]

———reaffirm authority to maintain Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 982), S3276 [24MY]

———require detention at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of high-value enemy combatants who will be detained long-term (see S. 1046), S4517 [12JY]

Dept. of Education: allow State and local educational agencies and schools to make greater use of positive behavior supports and other early intervening services (see S. 541), S1546 [10MR]

Dept. of Energy: require a quadrennial energy review to assess current domestic capabilities and future energy needs (see S. 1703), S6505 [13OC]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 554), S1547 [10MR]

———prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see S. 570), S1600 [14MR]

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

Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see S. 651), S1827 [17MR]

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

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

Disasters: express condolences to victims of storms and tornadoes in Southern States, commend resiliency of people, and commit to relief and recovery efforts (see S. Res. 182), S2929 [12MY]

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

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), S6666 [18OC]

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

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: improve waiver authority available to State and local agencies relative to statutory or regulatory requirements (see S. 1568), S5684 [15SE]

EPA: 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), S4130 [27JN]

———exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S5253 [2AU]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see S. 1392), S5018 [28JY]

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

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]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see S. 632), S1827 [17MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S3925 [20JN]

Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S5903 [22SE]

———require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S. (see S. 341), S3428 [26MY]

Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 1133), S5946 [23SE]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see S. 202), S6331 [6OC]

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), S5254 [2AU]

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]

GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see S. 210), S2130 [5AP]

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

Health: affirm exercise and physical activity as key components of a healthy lifestyle, including in combating obesity, reducing chronic disease, and lowering health care costs (see S. Res. 97), S1502 [9MR]

———conform income calculations for purposes of eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and Medicaid to existing low-income assistance programs (see S. 1376), S5387 [7SE]

———delay implementation of health reform laws until there is a final resolution in pending lawsuits (see S. 281), S683 [14FE]

———lower health premiums and increase choice for small business (see S. 1049), S3224 [23MY]

———reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (see S. 197), S272 [26JA]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S122 [25JA]

———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]

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]

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: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see S. 217), S338 [27JA]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 504), S5499 [12SE] (see S. 1507), S5251 [2AU]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 1265), S6601 [17OC]

Law enforcement: reduce the rape kit forensic analysis backlog (see S. 254), S411 [1FE]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S4226 [29JN]

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

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

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S5839 [21SE]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 148), S126 [25JA]

———prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 1981), S8547 [13DE]

———prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution has not been approved (see S. 1442), S5018 [28JY]

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), S3341 [25MY]

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

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 309), S5624 [14SE]

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

National Cancer Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 347), S8547 [13DE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 158), S2581 [2MY]

National Christmas Tree Week: designate (see S. Res. 341), S8067 [30NO]

National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S5341 [6SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 269), S5684 [15SE]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 276), S5945 [23SE]

National Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 192), S3171 [19MY]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 181), S2929 [12MY]

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

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 949), S2874 [11MY]

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]

———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]

OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see S. 807), S2779 [9MY]

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 certain limitations on health care benefits (see S. 312), S642 [10FE]

———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), S1933 [29MR]

Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see S. 1280), S5193 [1AU]

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

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

Political campaigns: prohibit executive agencies from requiring the disclosure of political contributions by an entity submitting an offer for a Federal contract (see S. 1100), S3426 [26MY]

POW: provide for effective interrogation of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 548), S1547 [10MR]

———provide for the review of challenges to the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 553), S1547 [10MR]

Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see S. Res. 60), S871 [17FE]

Schools: expand successful models, reduce administrative burdens, improve funding, allow direct agency application to the Federal Government, and encourage sharing of best practices relative to charter schools (see S. 1566), S5684 [15SE]

SEC: eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (see S. 1831), S7703 [17NO]

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

Social Security: improve Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program, provide for medical malpractice reform, repeal certain health care laws, and establish new child support and welfare formulas (see S. 1031), S3170 [19MY]

———repeal Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements (see S. 868), S2621 [3MY]

———require Congress to approve a totalization agreement before the agreement, giving foreign workers Social Security benefits, can go into effect (see S. 181), S127 [25JA]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see S. Res. 84), S1060 [1MR]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (see S. 1539), S7067 [2NO]

Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 557), S1547 [10MR]

———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see S. 1863), S7451 [15NO]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S7452 [15NO]

———exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1616), S7006 [1NO]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see S. 146), S126 [25JA]

———modify calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs (see S. 1762), S7067 [2NO]

———modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations (see S. 593), S1751 [16MR]

———provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see S. 1676), S6462 [12OC]

———provide predictability and certainty in the tax law, create jobs, and encourage investment (see S. 1174), S3683 [9JN]

———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 certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see S. 626), S7829 [18NO]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments (see S. 359), S1329 [7MR]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see S. 13), S122 [25JA]

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

———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (see S. 520), S1977 [30MR] (see S. 871), S2621 [3MY]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see S. 89), S124 [25JA] (see S. 164), S6872 [20OC]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (see S. 1726), S6873 [20OC] (see S. 1762), S7067 [2NO]

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

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 1035), S3340 [25MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 543), S1546 [10MR]

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]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S5685 [15SE]

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

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S8602 [14DE]

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. 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), S1977 [30MR]

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

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]

Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see S. 1051), S3274 [24MY]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S4517 [12JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S5191 [1AU]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S5458 [8SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

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

Dept. of Education: provide States and local educational agencies with maximum flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see S. 1569), S5684 [15SE]

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

Dept. of HHS: enhance medical surge capacity by enabling issuance of waivers for certain public health emergency response requirements (see S. 1854), S7368 [10NO]

———reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 1855), S7368 [10NO]

———require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 581), S1676 [15MR]

Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 1959), S8414 [7DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 1707), S6505 [13OC]

———furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see S. 277), S544 [3FE]

———limit authority to use bid savings on major medical facility projects for expansion or change of scope of such projects (see S. 928), S2839 [10MY]

———provide authority for retroactive effective date for awards of disability compensation in connection with applications that are fully-developed at submittal (see S. 423), S1060 [1MR]

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

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 130), S2130 [5AP]

Health: recognize life-saving role of ostomy care and prosthetics in the lives of people in the U.S. (see S. Res. 95), S1406 [8MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see S. 416), S976 [28FE]

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 160), S2622 [3MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 231), S4485 [11JY]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 1218), S3891 [16JN]

Poland: call for independent investigation into plane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (see S. Con. Res. 14), S2581 [2MY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 137), S2266 [7AP]

Taxation: increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see S. 435), S1120 [2MR]

———provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see S. 347), S747 [15FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see S. Res. 55), S792 [16FE]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [5JA]

Cloture motions

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3662 [9JN], S3754 [14JN]

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]

Inscriptions

North Carolina Veterans Park dedication, S2990 [16MY]

Letters

Nomination of James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General: Senators Grassley and Chambliss, S2767 [9MY]

Oaths of office

Senate, S5 [5JA]

Remarks

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), S1029 [1MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5647 [15SE]

Cogburn, Max O., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1538 [10MR]

Cole, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S2766, S2767 [9MY]

———suitability to be Deputy Attorney General relative to opinion on trial of enemy combatants by civilian courts instead of military tribunals, S2768 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to Defense Legislative Fellow Program participants, S7990 [29NO]

Dept. of Education: provide States and local educational agencies with maximum flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (S. 1569), S5642, S5648 [15SE], S5735 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: enhance medical surge capacity by enabling issuance of waivers for certain public health emergency response requirements (S. 1854), S7382 [10NO]

———reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S7382 [10NO]

Dept. of Justice: response to request from Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) for documents relative to process of Guantanamo Bay Detainee Review Task Force to detain, transfer, or release Guantanamo Bay detainees, S2767 [9MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations, S6720, S6721, S6723 [19OC]

Fayetteville, NC: dedication of North Carolina Veterans Park, S2989 [16MY]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5647 [15SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S5492 [12SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: reform, S5642, S5643, S5648-S5650 [15SE], S6720, S6721, S6723 [19OC]

Schools: expand successful models, reduce administrative burdens, improve funding, allow direct agency application to the Federal Government, and encourage sharing of best practices relative to charter schools (S. 1566), S5648 [15SE], S5736 [20SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5492 [12SE]

Tributes

Alexander, Senator, S5735 [20SE]