COBURN, TOM (a Senator from Oklahoma)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6651, S6676, S6677, S6678, S6680, S6686 [18OC], S6746, S6758, S6774, S6784, S6785 [19OC], S6849, S6874 [20OC]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5654, S5690 [15SE]
Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (S. 1094), S5785 [20SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7770 [17NO], S7814, S7831, S7861 [18NO], S7909, S7920, S7921 [28NO], S7995, S8003, S8005 [29NO], S8018 [30NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6096, S6110 [4OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4678 [19JY]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3553 [7JN], S3661, S3662, S3695, S3701, S3702, S3703 [9JN], S3846, S3847 [15JN], S3871 [16JN], S3933 [20JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7387 [10NO], S7416 [14NO], S7578 [15NO], S7622, S7623, S7624, S7626 [16NO]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S589, S615 [7FE], S647 [10FE], S684, S700, S701 [14FE], S761 [15FE], S800 [16FE], S825, S826, S827 [17FE]
FBI: extend term of incumbent Director (S. 1103), S4808 [21JY]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5774, S5785 [20SE]
Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S5391, S5392 [7SE], S5402, 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), S1654, S1684, S1686, S1693, S1701, S1704, S1705, S1706 [15MR], S1737 [16MR], S1998 [30MR], S2048, S2056, S2057 [31MR], S2156 [6AP], S2283 [7AP], S2547 [14AP], S2626 [3MY]
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5023 [28JY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5023 [28JY]
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7295 [9NO]
U.S. Parole Commission: provide for continued performance of functions (H.R. 2944), S6350, S6352 [6OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 165), S126 [25JA]
———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]
Agriculture: phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see S. 25), S2088 [4AP]
———repeal sugar price support program (see S. 685), S2582 [2MY]
Air Force: modify certain authorities relating to the strategic airlift aircraft force structure (see S. 1704), S7067 [2NO]
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), S2349 [8AP]
———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]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 3, 5), S684 [14FE] (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), S4450 [7JY]
———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S125 [25JA]
———reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending (see S. 360), S791 [16FE]
———rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see S. 1009), S3107 [18MY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3224 [23MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S4077 [23JN]
Business and industry: increase penalties for economic espionage (see S. 678), S7006 [1NO]
China: recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see S. Res. 232), S4555 [13JY]
Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see S. 511), S1406 [8MR]
Collective bargaining: ensure fairness in election procedures with respect to collective bargaining representatives (see S. 1425), S4960 [27JY]
Colleges and universities: preserve State and institutional authority relative to State authorization and the definition of credit hour (see S. 1297), S4226 [29JN]
Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 14), S122 [25JA]
Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see S. 395), S870 [17FE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see S. 96), S792 [16FE]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 119), S3541 [7JN]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding after 2013 (see S. 492), S1264 [4MR]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 1241), S3970 [21JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 496), S1329 [7MR]
Dept. of Defense: modify the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan to provide that the full statement of budget resources is complete and validated by a certain date (see S. 1790), S7188 [8NO]
———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 States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see S. 827), S2506 [14AP]
———prohibit from promulgating or enforcing regulations or guidance regarding gainful employment (see S. 460), S1120 [2MR]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit subordination of position in energy loan guarantees to outside investors (see S. 1912), S7829 [18NO]
Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see S. 892), S3340 [25MY]
Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see S. 1061), S6331 [6OC]
———prohibit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funds from being used to restrict sending or receiving information on citizenship or immigration status (see S. 169), S126 [25JA]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 554), S1751 [16MR]
———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]
———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), S5838 [21SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: prevent expansion of U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S. 1506), S6462 [12OC]
———terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (see S. 527), S1502 [9MR]
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]
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]
Employment: expand the E-Verify program for employment eligibility confirmation and hold employers accountable (see S. 1196), S3773 [14JN]
EPA: 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]
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]
Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 358), S792 [16FE]
———provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see S. 299), S614 [7FE]
Federal employees: prohibit coverage for annuity purposes for any individual hired after a certain date (see S. 644), S1827 [17MR]
———reduce size of the Federal workforce through attrition (see S. 1611), S6332 [6OC]
———reduce the size of the Federal workforce and Federal employee cost relating to pay, bonuses, and travel (see S. 1476), S5250 [2AU]
Federal-State relations: prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments (see S. 251), S482 [2FE]
FERC: consider private landownership and private use of land in issuing hydropower licenses (see S. 1988), S8602 [14DE]
———prohibit from requiring removal or modification of existing structures or encroachments in licenses (see S. 1758), S7156 [7NO]
Financial institutions: study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions (see S. 575), S1676 [15MR]
Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see S. 1588), S5838 [21SE]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S3972 [21JN]
Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S3814 [15JN]
Fort Sill, OK: anniversary of U.S. Army Field Artillery School (see S. Res. 186), S3052 [17MY]
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), S4911 [26JY]
Government regulations: 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]
———temporarily suspend certain regulations (see S. 1538), S5498 [12SE]
GPO: establish and maintain a public website allowing access to electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports (see S. 1411), S4868 [25JY]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S1503 [9MR]
Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (see S. Res. 257), S5339 [6SE]
Health: 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), S5193 [1AU]
———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), S3224 [23MY]
———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 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]
———require the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff to purchase health insurance through health insurance exchanges (see S. 196), S482 [2FE]
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]
Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see S. 1856), S7614 [16NO]
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: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see S. 1622), S5945 [23SE]
———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), S872 [17FE]
———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 504), S1406 [8MR]
McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]
Medicare: allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (see S. 1317), S4292 [30JN]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S4023 [22JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 11), S2507 [14AP]
Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see S. Res. 185), S3341 [25MY]
Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see S. 1936), S8148 [1DE]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 798), S6331 [6OC]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 269), S5684 [15SE]
NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (see S. 964), S2928 [12MY]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (see S. 1523), S8548 [13DE]
———provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units (see S. 1843), S7367 [10NO]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY]
OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see S. 726), S3106 [18MY]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see S. 807), S2446 [13AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure that all Americans have access to waivers (see S. 1395), S4846 [22JY]
———protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S6601 [17OC]
———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]
Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]
Postal Service: restore financial solvency and ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see S. 1625), S6186 [5OC]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see S. 706), S2046 [31MR]
Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached (see S. 163), S126 [25JA]
Public welfare programs: provide information and limits on total spending on means-tested welfare programs and provide additional work requirements (see S. 1904), S7702 [17NO]
Railroads: make technical and minor modifications to positive train control requirements (see S. 301), S629 [8FE]
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: reform regulatory process to ensure freedom to compete and create jobs (see S. 474), S1218 [3MR] (see S. 1030), S3170 [19MY]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 18), S122 [25JA]
Social Security: repeal Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements (see S. 868), S2621 [3MY]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (see S. 1539), S5774 [20SE]
Taxation: provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see S. 347), S747 [15FE]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see S. 13), S122 [25JA]
———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see S. 194), S272 [26JA]
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. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families (see S. Res. 99), S1547 [10MR]
U.S. Marshals Service: provide administrative subpoena authority for investigation of unregistered sex offenders (see S. 671), S1933 [29MR]
Voting: establish standards for distribution of voter registration application forms and require organizations to register with the State prior to distributing such forms (see S. 168), S339 [27JA]
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]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S5340 [6SE]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7006 [1NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Appropriations: rescind unused earmarks (see S. 282), S544 [3FE]
Congress: enact Presidential recommendations for program terminations (see S. 475), S1218 [3MR]
———require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (see S. 1248), S4023 [22JN]
Congressional Record: limit printing (see S. 674), S1976 [30MR]
Dept. of Defense: reduce amounts appropriated for printing and reproduction (see S. 1021), S3105 [18MY]
Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see S. 945), S2874 [11MY]
———provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see S. 1957), S8414 [7DE]
Federal employees: make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (see S. 376), S870 [17FE]
GAO: require report on major automated information system programs of the Dept. of Defense (see S. 1777), S7005 [1NO]
GPO: eliminate mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for use by Congress (see S. 210), S272 [26JA]
Motor vehicles: reduce number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Government (see S. 1246), S4023 [22JN]
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]
Taxation: repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (see S. 520), S1501 [9MR] (see S. 871), S2621 [3MY] (see S. 1057), S3275 [24MY]
———require all wage withholding returns to be filed electronically (see S. 822), S2506 [14AP]
Transportation: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities (see S. 1446), S5018 [28JY]
Unemployment: terminate benefits to jobless millionaires (see S. 310), S629 [8FE]
Certificates of election
Senate, S2 [5JA]
Cloture motions
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3662 [9JN], S3754 [14JN]
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6840 [20OC]
Letters
Patent and Trademark Office Public Enterprise Fund establishment: David J. Kappos, Patent and Trademark Office, S5417 [8SE]
SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program reauthorization and improvement: by, S2612 [3MY]
Lists
State surface transportation enhancement projects, S5614 [14SE]
Motions
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6315 [6OC]
Oaths of office
Senate, S5 [5JA]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6651 [18OC], S6711 [19OC], S6802, S6808, S6809, S6845, S6846 [20OC], S6936 [1NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), conference report, S7682 [17NO]
Appropriations: eliminate earmarks from appropriations legislation, S8720, S8721 [16DE], S8754 [17DE]
———making consolidated, S8720, S8721 [16DE], S8754 [17DE]
———making continuing, S7682 [17NO]
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 44), S1084 [2MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1480 [9MR]
———rescind earmarked funds that have not been spent for a certain period, S781 [16FE]
———rescind unused earmarks, S825 [17FE]
———rescind unused earmarks (S. 282), S585, S586 [7FE]
Budget: allocation of funds, S1967 [30MR], S2108 [5AP], S3408, S3410, S3411, S3412 [26MY]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 23), S4346 [6JY]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5116, S5118, S5119 [30JY]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), motion to proceed, S4767 [21JY]
———deficit, S585 [7FE], S1084 [2MR], S1967, S1969 [30MR], S3411 [26MY], S4344 [6JY], S5613 [14SE]
———impact of entitlement programs, S1085 [2MR]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt, S2108 [5AP]
———reduce spending, S585, S586 [7FE]
———reform entitlement programs, S4952 [27JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5654 [15SE]
Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (S. 1094), unanimous-consent request, S5746, S5747 [20SE]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5116, S5118, S5119 [30JY]
Congress: require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (S. 1248), S4009 [22JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit direct payments to individuals or entities that exceed certain income limits, S6651 [18OC], S6845 [20OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7957 [29NO]
———terminate Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary School System, transfer students to local school systems, and provide Impact Aid Program funding to such systems, S7957 [29NO]
Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule relating to ``Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act'', S7289 [9NO]
Dept. of HUD: prohibit payments to any property owner whose rental units are listed on the Online Property Integrated Information Suite troubled property list, S6651-S6653 [18OC], S6845 [20OC]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6274 [5OC]
Dept. of Transportation: allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S5613 [14SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require evidence of causal relationships for presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents, S4666, S4667 [19JY], S4702, S4703 [20JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4605 [14JY], S4666, S4667 [19JY], S4702, S4703 [20JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, S8720, S8721 [16DE], S8754 [17DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S6651 [18OC], S6711 [19OC], S6845, S6846 [20OC], S6936 [1NO], S7682 [17NO]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3647, S3649, S3650, S3662 [9JN], S3724, S3739, S3740 [13JN], S3747, S3753 [14JN], S3858 [16JN]
FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, S780 [16FE], S827 [17FE]
———Essential Air Service Program funding, S781 [16FE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2553), unanimous-consent request, S5224 [2AU]
———modify requirement on distance from nearest medium or large hub airport to qualify for Essential Air Service Program funding, S826 [17FE]
———provide liability protection for volunteer pilot organizations that fly for public benefit, S829 [17FE]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S397 [1FE], S780, S781, S802 [16FE], S825, S826, S827, S829 [17FE]
———require a certain minimum number of daily enplanements to qualify for Essential Air Service Program funding, S826 [17FE]
———Small Community Air Service Program funding, S781 [16FE], S6936 [1NO]
FBI: extend term of incumbent Director (S. 1103), S4069 [23JN]
———improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S1931 [29MR]
Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S4345 [6JY], S4769 [21JY], S4951 [27JY], S5654 [15SE], S7891 [28NO]
———list and describe all administered programs, S1736 [16MR]
Federal aid programs: prohibit use of Federal grants or awards to pay off Federal loans, S6846 [20OC]
Federal employees: make persons having seriously delinquent tax debts ineligible for Federal employment (S. 376), S962 [28FE]
FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5613 [14SE], S5654 [15SE]
Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (S. 388), S1117 [2MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions, S397 [1FE]
Liu, Goodwin: nomination to be circuit judge, S3132 [19MY]
Medicare: reform, S3408-S3411 [26MY]
Mental health: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Federal autism funding, S5747 [20SE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish, S6802 [20OC]
National Small Business Week: observance (S. Res. 197), S3287 [24MY]
NSF: include public institutions of higher education in the definition of a micro entity in eligible Office of Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) jurisdictions, S1362 [8MR]
OMB: consolidate unnecessary duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S2169 [6AP]
Patent and Trademark Office: establish and implement a transitional post-grant review proceeding for review of the validity of covered business-method patents, S5428 [8SE]
———establish Public Enterprise Fund, S5416, S5417, S5419, S5423, S5437, S5439 [8SE]
———prohibit diversion, redirection, or transfer of funding, S1046 [1MR], S1209-S1212 [3MR], S5416, S5417, S5419, S5423, S5437, S5439 [8SE]
Patents: clarify calculation of filing period deadline for patent term extension applications, S5420 [8SE]
———reform (H.R. 1249), S5416, S5417, S5419, S5423, S5428, S5437, S5439 [8SE]
———reform (S. 23), S1046 [1MR], S1209 [3MR], S1362 [8MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact on Medicare funding, S7348, S7349 [10NO]
———repeal, S397 [1FE]
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S3021 [17MY]
———impact of the deficit on increasing oil prices, S3021 [17MY]
Power resources: ethanol blender pump or storage facilities construction funding, S3858 [16JN]
Presidential appointments: provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent (S. Res. 116), S4189, S4191, S4206, S4207 [29JN]
———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), S4010 [22JN]
Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4951 [27JY]
Public safety officers: extend Federal benefits to emergency service providers who die or are disabled in the line of duty, S829 [17FE]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1725, S1736, S1737 [16MR], S1967, S1968, S1969, S1970 [30MR], S2092 [4AP], S2168, S2170, S2179 [6AP], S2636 [3MY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S6802, S6846 [20OC]
Senate: impact of partisanship, S1967, S1970 [30MR]
Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S4010 [22JN], S4189, S4191, S4206, S4207 [29JN]
Small business: reform regulatory process to ensure freedom to compete and create jobs, S3647, S3649, S3650 [9JN]
Social Security: establish a point of order against any effort to reduce benefits, raise the retirement age, or create private retirement accounts, S1725 [16MR]
Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1944), motion to proceed, S8439 [8DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2553), unanimous-consent request, S5224 [2AU]
———reform the Federal tax code, S7424 [15NO]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), motion to proceed, S3021 [17MY]
———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit, S1737 [16MR], S1968, S1969 [30MR], S2169 [6AP], S3662 [9JN], S3724, S3739, S3740 [13JN], S3747, S3753 [14JN], S3858 [16JN]
Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), S5613 [14SE]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), unanimous-consent request, S5656 [15SE]
———prioritize surface transportation funding and prohibit funding for lower-priority projects such as transportation museums and landscaping, S6711 [19OC]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S59 [5JA]
Unemployment: terminate benefits to jobless millionaires, S2168, S2170, S2179 [6AP]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S6373 [11OC]
Reports
FBI Incumbent Director Term Extension: Several Senators, S4069 [23JN]
Tables
Duplicative Federal programs identified by GAO, S4207 [29JN]
Income tax filers reporting unemployment compensation and adjusted gross income of $1,000,000 or more, S2170 [6AP]
Tributes
Devaney, Earl, S8676
Kelly, Albert, S6867