DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Senator from Illinois)
Addresses
Farewell Address: President Lincoln, S641 [10FE]
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6590 [17OC], S6688 [18OC], S6882, S6887 [20OC], S6979, S7009 [1NO]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7687, S7717, S7742, S7745, S7764, S7767 [17NO], S7910, S7923, S7924, S7933 [28NO], S7993, S7994, S7995, S8000 [29NO], S8157 [1DE]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3528, S3559 [7JN], S3685 [9JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7624 [16NO]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S475, S482, S483 [2FE], S555 [3FE], S701 [14FE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3276 [24MY]
International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8551, S8552 [13DE]
Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), S3349 [25MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), S3349 [25MY]
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7295 [9NO]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3276 [24MY]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S5311 [30AU]
Committee to escort Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, into the House Chamber, H1624 [9MR]
Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H3348 [24MY]
Committee to escort the President, H457 [25JA]
Committee to escort the President into the House chamber, H6005 [8SE]
Senate National Security Working Group, S494 [2FE]
U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S2753 [5MY]
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S494 [2FE]
Articles and editorials
Card Game—How Visa, Using Card Fees, Dominates a Market, Andrew Martin, New York (NY) Times, S1569 [10MR]
Never Mind the Lobbyists, Durbin Amendment Helps Small Banks, American Banker (publication), S1571 [10MR]
On National Defense Authorization Act, Robert Mueller Not Satisfied, Josh Gerstein, Politico (Internet site), S8657 [15DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: promote strengthening of the private sector in Egypt and Tunisia through allocation of enterprise funds (see S. 618), S2992 [16MY]
African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend third country fabric program to South Sudan (see S. 2007), S8680 [15DE]
Agriculture: phase out sugar price support program and marketing allotments (see S. 25), S122 [25JA]
Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see S. 1176), S4642 [18JY]
Antitrust policy: restore rule making it illegal for manufacturers to set a minimum price below which a retailer cannot sell the manufacturer's product (see S. 75), S124 [25JA]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 33), S122 [25JA]
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]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (see S.J. Res. 20), S3970 [21JN]
———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]
———enhance mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (see S. 486), S1895 [28MR]
———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S3499 [6JN]
———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S5993 [26SE]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S8680 [15DE]
———provide for a safe and responsible redeployment of combat forces from Afghanistan (see S. 186), S127 [25JA]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3340 [25MY]
Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see S. 735), S4641 [18JY]
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]
Bi-State Development Agency: grant congressional consent to an amendment to interstate compact between Missouri and Illinois extending maturity dates of issued bonds (see S.J. Res. 22), S4156 [28JN]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 49), S683 [14FE]
Budget: promote fiscal responsibility and control spending (see S. 3), S121 [25JA]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S3428 [26MY]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S7294 [9NO]
———promote industry growth and competitiveness and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see S. 665), S3813 [15JN]
———remove the cap on punitive damages allowed under maritime law established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Co., v. Baker (see S. 592), S1750 [16MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see S. Con. Res. 29), S5945 [23SE]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 124), S2047 [31MR]
Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S3614 [8JN]
Children and youth: revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 740), S2187 [6AP]
Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 167), S2731 [5MY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 797), S2387 [12AP]
———prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 811), S2509 [14AP]
Clean Air Act: recognize benefits of implementation (see S. Res. 119), S2046 [31MR]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 834), S3814 [15JN]
———require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see S. 540), S1546 [10MR]
Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see S. 1094), S3426 [26MY]
Committee on Job Creation (Joint, Select): establish (see S. 1522), S5460 [8SE]
Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see S. 1903), S7702 [17NO]
———reform political system to protect elections from foreign and corporate influence and amend Senate Rules to reduce excessive obstruction and protect rights of minority Senators (see S. 9), S122 [25JA]
Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S2088 [4AP]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see S. 987), S2929 [12MY]
COPD Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 322), S7415 [14NO]
Corps of Engineers: study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (see S. 471), S1218 [3MR]
Courts: provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see S. 410), S871 [17FE]
Credit: empower States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions (see S. 1829), S7187 [8NO]
———establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see S. 967), S2928 [12MY]
Crime: prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 1534), S7703 [17NO]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 598), S1751 [16MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services (see S. 1053), S3499 [6JN]
———establish the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program (see S. 1626), S5945 [23SE]
———suspend limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible to receive loan guarantees (see S. 368), S791 [16FE]
Dept. of Education: award grants for support of full-service community schools (see S. 585), S1677 [15MR]
———award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see S. 393), S2447 [13AP]
———establish an Early Learning Challenge Fund (see S. 470), S1218 [3MR]
———promote environmental education (see S. 1372), S4608 [14JY]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S6506 [13OC]
———issue regulations to make available a searchable Medicare claims and payment database (see S. 756), S5192 [1AU]
———reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children's hospitals (see S. 958), S2993 [16MY]
———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see S. 1782), S7066 [2NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see S. 1399), S4802 [21JY]
Dept. of HUD: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined regulations (see S. 1621), S5903 [22SE]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 34), S123 [25JA]
———enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see S. 207), S272 [26JA]
———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (see S. 968), S4293 [30JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see S. 1902), S7702 [17NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate (see S. 690), S1977 [30MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into agreements with States and nonprofit organizations to collaborate in the provision of case management services for supported housing programs for veterans (see S. 411), S4130 [27JN]
———permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see S. 1264), S4075 [23JN]
———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 260), S1828 [17MR]
Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 152), S2507 [14AP]
Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S870 [17FE]
Economy: strengthen competitiveness (see S. 1), S121 [25JA]
Education: reform schools and give children the tools needed to succeed (see S. 5), S121 [25JA]
Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (see S. Res. 22), S127 [25JA]
———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (see S. Res. 44), S544 [3FE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S7005 [1NO]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see S. 984), S2928 [12MY]
———incentivize establishment and provide States with temporary financing of short-time compensation programs (see S. 1333), S4722 [20JY]
Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 558), S1547 [10MR]
FAA: use Airport and Airway Trust Fund revenue to allow furloughed employees to return to work and provide retroactive pay for the period of their furlough (see S. 1433), S4960 [27JY]
Families and domestic relations: guarantee pay equity for women and family and medical leave, promote flexible work environments for working parents and caregivers, and improve child care (see S. 10), S122 [25JA]
———help middle class families succeed (see S. 2), S121 [25JA]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see S. 1358), S6391 [11OC]
Ferraro, Geraldine A.: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S1933 [29MR]
Filipino American History Month: designate (see S. Res. 287), S6185 [5OC]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 121), S2047 [31MR]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 35), S123 [25JA]
———prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S122 [25JA]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (see S. 216), S338 [27JA]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 1585), S5773 [20SE]
Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S6918 [31OC]
Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see S. 1946), S8183 [5DE]
Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see S. 1891), S7702 [17NO]
Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (see S. 147), S126 [25JA]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S872 [17FE]
Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see S. 954), S3053 [17MY]
Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (see S. Res. 257), S5339 [6SE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 267), S5624 [14SE]
Housing: express that stable and affordable housing is essential to HIV prevention, treatment, and care and commit to providing adequate funding for development of housing as a response to AIDS pandemic (see S. Res. 162), S2687 [4MY]
Humphrey, Hubert H.: tribute (see S. Res. 184), S3172 [19MY]
Immigration: adjust status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (see S. 1109), S3427 [26MY]
———allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 821), S2506 [14AP]
———eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 1983), S8547 [13DE]
———reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see S. 1202), S3813 [15JN]
———reform (see S. 6), S122 [25JA] (see S. 1258), S4024 [22JN]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1403), S4802 [21JY]
Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 1223), S5727 [19SE]
International Women's Day: support goals (see S. Res. 90), S1219 [3MR]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 80), S1060 [1MR]
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]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 211), S3891 [16JN]
Law enforcement: clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see S. 1145), S3816 [15JN]
———prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S6330 [6OC]
Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S1894 [28MR]
Libya: commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens (see S. Res. 85), S1060 [1MR]
Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S5727 [19SE]
McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]
Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 604), S1826 [17MR]
———preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals (see S. 1900), S8491 [12DE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 829), S7127 [3NO]
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), S3816 [15JN]
Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]
NAACP: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 6), S792 [16FE]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S871 [17FE]
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 Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 306), S629 [8FE]
National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S5536 [13SE]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 269), S5684 [15SE]
National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 204), S3428 [26MY]
National Jobs Day: designate (see S. Res. 272), S5773 [20SE]
National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 261), S5536 [13SE]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 202), S3428 [26MY]
National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 125), S2047 [31MR]
National School Breakfast Week: observance (see S. Res. 98), S1547 [10MR]
National security: strengthen (see S. 8), S122 [25JA]
National Train Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 171), S2731 [5MY]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY]
Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 214), S2581 [2MY]
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), S4129 [27JN]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 168), S2731 [5MY]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S2929 [12MY]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 394), S870 [17FE]
Pharmaceuticals: prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see S. 27), S122 [25JA]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (see S. Res. 135), S2349 [8AP]
Political campaigns: regulate political outreach through automated prerecorded phone messages (see S. 1355), S4554 [13JY]
Power resources: make the U.S. the world's leader in clean energy (see S. 4), S121 [25JA]
———promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases (see S. 600), S1751 [16MR]
Presidential appointments: provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent (see S. Res. 116), S1977 [30MR]
———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (see S. 679), S1976 [30MR]
Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities (see S. 741), S3498 [6JN]
Real estate: require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see S. 489), S1219 [3MR]
Roads and highways: protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform (see S. 994), S2929 [12MY]
Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S3171 [19MY]
Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (see S. Res. 216), S4722 [20JY]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S1406 [8MR]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 555), S1547 [10MR]
———improve public charter schooling by addressing quality issues (see S. 686), S1976 [30MR]
———provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary and secondary school buildings and community colleges (see S. 1597), S5838 [21SE]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1231), S4722 [20JY]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 219), S482 [2FE]
Senate Rules: eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation (see S. Res. 11), S64 [5JA] (see S. Res. 28), S338 [27JA]
———improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (see S. Res. 10), S64 [5JA]
———permit Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased (see S. Res. 9), S64 [5JA]
———provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (see S. Res. 8), S64 [5JA]
———provide procedures for extended debate (see S. Res. 21), S273 [26JA]
———reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see S. Res. 12), S64 [5JA]
South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (see S. Con. Res. 25), S4641 [18JY]
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 245), S5071 [29JY]
Syria: impose sanctions on persons making certain investments that directly and significantly contribute to the enhancement of the ability of Syria to develop its petroleum resources (see S. 1472), S5477 [9SE]
———support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 180), S2875 [11MY]
Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (see S. 1917), S7993 [29NO] (see S. 1944), S8377 [6DE]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1171), S4722 [20JY]
———provide for a variable volumetric ethanol excise tax credit rate based on the price of crude oil (see S. 1185), S3727 [13JN]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see S. 1706), S6505 [13OC]
———reform the Federal tax code (see S. 7), S122 [25JA]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 258), S1329 [7MR] (see S. 940), S2839 [10MY]
———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 45), S123 [25JA]
———require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 215), S2581 [2MY]
———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see S. 1346), S4846 [22JY]
Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4642 [18JY] (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S6506 [13OC]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 1056), S3340 [25MY]
———improve investment in national transportation infrastructure (see S. 942), S2839 [10MY]
———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 1281), S5193 [1AU]
———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (see S. 1769), S7007 [1NO]
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (see S. Res. 14), S127 [25JA]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 431), S8734 [16DE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see S. 1804), S7127 [3NO]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (see S. 1125), S3427 [26MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S8415 [7DE]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see S. 2017), S8734 [16DE]
Wallop, Malcolm: tribute (see S. Res. 268), S5684 [15SE]
Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (see S. Res. 109), S2089 [4AP]
World Habitat Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 285), S6049 [3OC]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 15), S2731 [5MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S2840 [10MY]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7155 [7NO]
Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (see S. Res. 132), S2188 [6AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see S. 707), S2046 [31MR]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see S. 1102), S3427 [26MY]
Belarus: condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards (see S. Res. 105), S1828 [17MR]
Dept. of Education: establish a competitive grant program to foster expansion and replication of excellent public charter schools (see S. 809), S2446 [13AP]
Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S7702 [17NO]
———remove Social Security account numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications provided to beneficiaries (see S. 1275), S4076 [23JN]
Dept. of Transportation: secure public investments in transportation infrastructure (see S. 1230), S3891 [16JN]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S871 [17FE]
Diseases: provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 850), S2507 [14AP]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see S. 1283), S4156 [28JN]
FDA: improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements (see S. 1310), S4291 [30JN]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 1573), S5684 [15SE]
Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S3105 [18MY]
Human rights: prohibit provision of peacekeeping operations assistance to countries that recruit and use child soldiers (see S. 1259), S4024 [22JN]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 952), S2874 [11MY]
Medicare: deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see S. 560), S1547 [10MR]
———extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 1454), S5071 [29JY]
———make available to the public aggregate data on providers of services and suppliers and allow access to claims and payment data for purposes of conducting health research and detecting fraud (see S. 856), S2507 [14AP]
Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]
Political campaigns: establish a revenue source for fair elections financing of Senate campaigns by providing an excise tax on amounts paid pursuant to contracts with the Government (see S. 749), S2187 [6AP]
———reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 750), S2188 [6AP]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see S. 979), S2928 [12MY]
Supreme Court: permit televising of proceedings (see S. 1945), S8183 [5DE]
Taxation: promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1452), S5071 [29JY]
Unemployment: provide assistance to employers and States and improve long-term solvency of unemployment compensation program (see S. 386), S870 [17FE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S1827 [17MR]
Cloture motions
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6758 [19OC], S6847 [20OC]
Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S8454 [8DE], S8484 [12DE]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4305 [30JN]
Budget: require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]
———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), motion to proceed, S4313 [5JY], S4406 [7JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5617 [14SE]
———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5478 [9SE], S5523 [13SE]
Cole, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S2749 [5MY], S2771 [9MY]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5062 [29JY], S5153 [31JY]
Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8347 [6DE], S8428 [8DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6003 [26SE], S6085 [4OC], S6283 [6OC]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), motion to proceed, S6034 [3OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to waive Budget Act, S4601 [14JY]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3873 [16JN], S3963 [21JN]
———reauthorize (S. 782), motion to proceed, S3492 [6JN]
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6840 [20OC]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to proceed, S8673 [15DE]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), motion to proceed, S6351 [6OC], S6383 [11OC]
Eisen, Norman L.: nomination to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic, S8454 [8DE], S8483 [12DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), motion to proceed, S7183 [8NO], S7347 [10NO]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S739 [15FE], S819 [17FE]
Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8140 [1DE], S8361 [6DE]
Liu, Goodwin: nomination to be circuit judge, S3040 [17MY], S3146 [19MY]
McConnell, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2573 [2MY], S2661 [4MY]
Patents: reform (S. 23), S1213 [3MR], S1323 [7MR]
Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), motion to proceed, S3883 [16JN]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), motion to proceed, S1543 [10MR], S1590 [14MR]
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]
Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), motion to proceed, S8011 [30NO]
———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, S8383 [7DE]
———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), motion to proceed, S1021 [28FE]
Verrilli, Donald B., Jr.: nomination to be Solicitor General, S3458 [26MY]
Letters
Armed Forces authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force: Konrad Motyka, FBI Agents Association, S8657 [15DE]
———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, S7948 [29NO]
Debit Interchange Fee Study Act: several gasoline retail organizations, S2902 [12MY]
Promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees: Americans for Financial Reform (organization), S2023 [31MR]
———Anthony Evans, National Black Church Initiative (organization), S2184 [6AP]
———Brian E. Cartier, National Association of College Stores, S2025 [31MR]
———by, S2718 [5MY]
———Gus K. West, Hispanic Institute, S2023 [31MR]
———Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Rainbow PUSH Coalition, S2183 [6AP]
———Joseph T. Hansen, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), S2024 [31MR]
———Main Street Alliance, S2184 [6AP]
———Merchants Payments Coalition, S2717 [5MY]
———Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, S2023 [31MR]
———several national and State trade associations, S2024 [31MR]
———Steven C. Anderson, National Association of Chain Drug Stores and Kathleen D. Jaeger, National Community Pharmacists Association, S2025 [31MR]
———Travis Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, S2023 [31MR]
———U.S. Public Interest Research Group and Public Citizen (organization), S2023 [31MR]
Study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions: Molly Corbett Broad, American Council on Education, S3574 [8JN]
———Public Citizen (organization) and U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S3574 [8JN]
———Tom Gordy, Armed Forces Marketing Council, S3574 [8JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S3787 [15JN]
Press releases
Bills Introduced To Delay Swipe Fee Reform: National Small Business Association, S2024 [31MR]
Privilege of the floor
Gorence, Marie, S4035 [22JN]
Haia, Coti-Lynne, S492 [2FE]
Scuderi, Ben, S4035 [22JN]
Winters-Brown, Nicole, S4106 [23JN]
Remarks
Africa: support efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, S5184 [1AU]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6590 [17OC], S6737 [19OC], S6833, S6836, S6846, S6848 [20OC]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), conference report, S7825 [18NO]
Alaska Aces (hockey team): tribute (S. Res. 198), S3288 [24MY]
American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Illinois chapter Illinois Direct Support Professional Award recipients, S2833 [10MY]
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 206), S3629 [8JN]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (S. 707), S2052 [31MR]
Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S8471 [12DE]
Appropriations: making consolidated, S8693 [16DE]
———making continuing, S1614 [15MR], S5796 [21SE], S5968 [26SE]
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 44), S1087 [2MR]
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 48), unanimous-consent agreement, S1767 [16MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), S2286 [7AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), S2460 [14AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), S2460 [14AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), S2461 [14AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S822 [17FE], S1087 [2MR], S1179 [3MR], S1246 [4MR], S1416, S1487 [9MR], S1614 [15MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1316 [7MR]
Arab countries: support democracy efforts, S5528 [13SE]
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 (S. 724), S2339 [8AP]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), S4012 [22JN]
———clarify authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8124 [1DE]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S7165 [8NO]
———express the sense of the Senate that the President does not have the constitutional authority to authorize a military attack not involving an actual or imminent threat to the country, S1963, S1964 [30MR]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8041, S8042, S8043, S8044 [30NO], S8092, S8124 [1DE], S8655, S8657 [15DE]
———review authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force, S7656, S7672, S7673, S7674 [17NO], S7948, S7949 [29NO], S8655 [15DE]
———withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S8773 [17DE]
Astoria, OR: anniversary (S. Res. 193), S3202 [19MY]
Bank of America Corp.: decision to charge debit card holders monthly fees, S6018 [3OC], S6061 [4OC]
———reversal of decision to charge debit card holders monthly fees, S6988 [1NO]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 1102), S3436 [26MY]
Belarus: condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards, S3068 [18MY]
———condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards (S. Res. 105), S8773 [17DE]
———human rights violations, S82 [25JA]
Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), S8773 [17DE]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, S2564 [2MY]
Briccetti, Vincent L.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2362 [8AP]
Budget: allocation of funds, S663 [14FE], S706 [15FE], S822 [17FE], S1416 [9MR], S2117, S2119 [5AP], S2222, S2238, S2261 [7AP], S2290, S2339 [8AP], S4577 [14JY]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced, S8434-S8437 [8DE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 10), S8532 [13DE], S8559 [14DE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 23), S4502 [12JY]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 24), S8532 [13DE], S8559 [14DE]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5092, S5093, S5111, S5113, S5116 [30JY], S5150, S5151, S5152, S5153 [31JY], S5156 [1AU], S5202 [2AU]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), S4691, S4692 [20JY]
———deficit, S73 [25JA], S663 [14FE], S1087 [2MR], S1179 [3MR], S1416 [9MR], S3264 [24MY], S3796 [15JN], S3985 [22JN], S4247 [30JN], S5330 [6SE], S5738 [20SE]
———reform entitlement programs, S3264 [24MY], S4886 [26JY], S5738 [20SE]
———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), motion to proceed, S4337 [6JY], S4404 [7JY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), S3264 [24MY], S3797 [15JN], S4338 [6JY], S4503 [12JY], S4693 [20JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5344 [6SE]
———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5510 [13SE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S7236, S7238 [9NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: accept a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement (H. Con. Res. 27), S1768 [16MR]
———authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service (S. Con. Res. 28), S5464 [8SE]
———authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 67), S5464 [8SE]
CFTC: funding, S8694 [16DE]
Children and youth: revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (S. 740), S2193 [6AP]
China: U.S. policy, S73 [25JA]
Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, S4956-S4958 [27JY]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5092, S5093, S5111, S5113, S5116 [30JY], S5150, S5151, S5152, S5153 [31JY], S5156 [1AU]
Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 103), S1768 [16MR]
Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 103), S1768 [16MR]
Committee to escort Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard into the House Chamber: authority to appoint, S1416 [9MR]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S5156 [1AU]
———prohibit earmarks (S. 1930), S8075 [30NO]
Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8401 [7DE], S8471 [12DE]
Corps of Engineers: artificial crevassing of Birds Point levee in Missouri, S2639 [4MY]
Cote d'Ivoire: call for an immediate cease-fire and investigation into allegations of atrocities committed against civilians by rebel forces and voter fraud in Presidential election, S3406 [26MY]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts (H.R. 394), S8074 [30NO]
CPSC: provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (H.R. 2715), S5236 [2AU]
Credit: promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S1568-S1572 [10MR], S1747-S1749 [16MR], S1778-S1780 [17MR], S2020-S2026 [31MR], S2146-S2148, S2183 [6AP], S2715-S2720 [5MY], S3041-S3044 [17MY], S3509 [6JN], S3517, S3530 [7JN], S3571, S3575, S3584, S3589, S3592, S3593 [8JN], S6018 [3OC], S6061 [4OC], S6903 [31OC], S6988 [1NO]
Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), S4850, S4852 [22JY]
Darrow, Sara L.: nomination to be district judge, S5288 [2AU]
DeKalb, IL: anniversary of shooting at Northern Illinois University, S652 [14FE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S73 [25JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit funding to allow categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S6834 [20OC]
———prohibit funding to implement new national nutrition standards for school breakfast and lunch programs, S7825 [18NO]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), S6632, S6633 [18OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, S8654, S8655, S8657 [15DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 92)—unanimous-consent agreement, S8654 [15DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7656, S7672, S7673, S7674 [17NO], S7948, S7949 [29NO], S8041, S8042, S8043, S8044 [30NO], S8092, S8124 [1DE]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, S7165 [8NO]
Dept. of Education: establish a competitive grant program to foster expansion and replication of excellent public charter schools (S. 809), S2449 [13AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses and develop a campaign to educate campus communities about mental health, S652 [14FE], S2194 [6AP]
———family planning services funding, S2223, S2261 [7AP], S2290 [8AP], S2460 [14AP]
———remove Social Security account numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications provided to beneficiaries (S. 1275), S4101 [23JN]
Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute suspected terrorist Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame in Federal civilian court rather than military tribunal, S4336 [6JY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in terrorist attacks against the U.S. or its allies or who are members of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), S6737 [19OC], S6833, S6836, S6846 [20OC]
———provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (S. 1612), S8690 [15DE]
Dept. of State: President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, S8142 [1DE]
———require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S8473 [12DE]
———require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1932), S8075 [30NO]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), motion to proceed, S3067 [18MY]
———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring, S2720 [5MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6309 [6OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4704 [20JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, S8693 [16DE]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), unanimous-consent agreement, S4575 [14JY]
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: tribute to DREAM Sabbath events recognizing achievements of immigrant students seeking legal status in the U.S., S5938 [23SE], S6855 [20OC]
Diseases: anniversary of first reported HIV/AIDS case in the U.S., S3492 [6JN]
———provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (S. 850), S2525 [14AP]
District of Columbia: prohibit funding for needle exchange programs, S8694 [16DE]
Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2223, S2261 [7AP]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3530 [7JN], S3571, S3575, S3584, S3589, S3592, S3593 [8JN], S3962 [21JN], S3985 [22JN]
———reauthorize (S. 782), motion to proceed, S3517 [7JN]
———reauthorize (S. 782), unanimous-consent request, S3806 [15JN]
Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S5795-S5797 [21SE], S6792 [20OC]
———comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S3518 [7JN], S4337 [6JY]
———impact of Bush administration tax cuts, S3518 [7JN]
———impact of spending and savings habits of populace on preventing recession, S5329 [6SE], S5349 [7SE]
———importance of job creation, S3796 [15JN], S5329, S5330 [6SE], S5509 [13SE], S6060 [4OC], S7175-S7178 [8NO]
———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6626 [18OC]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S8559 [14DE]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), unanimous-consent request, S8567 [14DE]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1549), S5585 [13SE], S5603 [14SE], S5639 [15SE]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), S6299 [6OC]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), motion to proceed, S6372 [11OC], S6411 [12OC], S6489 [13OC], S6626 [18OC]
Education: analysis of for-profit colleges and universities, S1615-S1617 [15MR], S3158, S3159, S3160 [19MY], S4957 [27JY], S8398-S8401 [7DE]
———efforts of for-profit colleges and universities to recruit active-duty military personnel and veterans, S3158, S3159, S3160 [19MY]
Education Sciences Reform Act: technical amendment (S. 365), House amendment, S5202 [2AU]
Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (S. Res. 22), S265 [26JA]
Englemayer, Paul A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4852 [22JY]
EPA: delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants, S7176 [8NO]
———disapprove proposed maximum achievable control technology for boilers, S7176 [8NO]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), motion to proceed, S7309, S7322, S7323 [10NO]
———implement rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act to prevent air pollution which causes numerous adverse health effects, S7322 [10NO]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), S7176 [8NO]
FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), S2285 [7AP]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 1893), S3263 [24MY]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2553), unanimous-consent request, S4840, S4841 [22JY]
———Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S505 [3FE]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S466 [2FE], S505 [3FE], S723 [15FE]
———reduce appropriations for fiscal year 2011 to 2008 levels, S723 [15FE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (S. 1283), S4158 [28JN]
FDA: improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements (S. 1310), S4294 [30JN]
Federal Reserve System: address time period for consideration of the small issuer exemption of the debit charge interchange for small banks and small credit unions, S3530 [7JN]
FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5331 [6SE], S5510 [13SE]
———Disaster Relief Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, S5796 [21SE], S5968 [26SE]
Financial institutions: study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, S3517, S3530 [7JN], S3571, S3575, S3584, S3589, S3592, S3593 [8JN], S6018 [3OC], S6061 [4OC], S6988 [1NO]
———study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions (S. 575), S2902 [12MY]
Floods: disaster assistance to Illinois, S2856 [11MY]
———express condolences and support for victims in Illinois, S2563 [2MY], S2639 [4MY]
Food: address hunger and food security, S5939 [23SE]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S2564 [2MY]
Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs, S5738 [20SE]
———impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, S6489 [13OC]
———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, S6060 [4OC]
Fort Sill, OK: anniversary of U.S. Army Field Artillery School (S. Res. 186), S3061 [17MY]
FRS: ensure authority of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect consumers from abusive, predatory, unfair, and deceptive financial practices, S8471 [12DE]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5585 [13SE], S5738 [20SE]
Government: provide for continuing operations in a fiscally responsible manner (S. 768), S2286 [7AP]
———shutdown relative to budget process, S2222, S2238, S2261 [7AP], S2339 [8AP]
Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (S. 147), S223 [25JA]
Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (S. 1023), S3163 [19MY]
Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8348 [6DE], S8470 [12DE]
Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (S. Res. 257), S5344 [6SE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S6301 [6OC]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions, S375 [1FE], S466 [2FE]
Hu Jintao: U.S. visit by Chinese President, S73 [25JA]
Humphrey, Hubert H.: tribute (S. Res. 184), S3201 [19MY]
Illinois: tribute to juvenile justice reforms, S7122 [3NO]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S2884 [11MY], S3160-S3162 [19MY], S3406 [26MY], S3668 [9JN], S3766 [14JN], S3910 [20JN], S3953 [21JN], S4833 [22JY], S5738 [20SE], S5938 [23SE], S6855 [20OC], S7058-S7060 [2NO], S8348 [6DE], S8448 [8DE]
———reform, S2817 [10MY]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S3394 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S727 [15FE]
International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8673 [15DE]
Iran: allegations of complicity in alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia ambassador to the U.S. and conduct bombings of embassies, S6372 [11OC]
———enhance economic sanctions, S6372 [11OC]
Kronstadt, John A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2362 [8AP]
Libya: authorize continued U.S. military intervention, oppose use of ground troops, and impose a termination date for use of U.S. Armed Forces, S3882 [16JN]
———prohibit deployment of U.S. ground forces, including special operations forces, unless such use of force is authorized by Congress, S3745 [14JN]
———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (S. Res. 194), S3745 [14JN]
Lithuania: independence anniversary, S82 [25JA]
Liu, Goodwin: nomination to be circuit judge, S3133 [19MY]
Major League Baseball: ban use of tobacco products, S6643 [18OC]
Manglona, Ramona Villagomez: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4852 [22JY]
Medicare: deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (S. 560), S1561 [10MR]
———extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (S. 1454), S5076 [29JY]
———make available to the public aggregate data on providers of services and suppliers and allow access to claims and payment data for purposes of conducting health research and detecting fraud (S. 856), S2531 [14AP]
———reform, S1316 [7MR], S3797 [15JN], S4338 [6JY], S4503 [12JY], S4657 [19JY], S4693 [20JY]
Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education, S2525 [14AP]
Minorities: support minority health awareness to bring attention to health disparities faced by minority populations (S. Res. 187), S3061 [17MY]
Myerscough, Sue E.: nomination to be district judge, S1318 [7MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: observance, S2525 [14AP]
National Cancer Act: anniversary (S. Res. 347), S8690 [15DE]
National Christmas Tree Week: designate (S. Res. 341), S8074 [30NO]
National Day of Encouragement: designate (S. Res. 264), S5584 [13SE]
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 263), S5584 [13SE]
National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 259), S5464, S5465 [8SE]
National Health Information Technology Week: designate (S. Res. 262), S5584 [13SE]
National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 204), S3535 [7JN]
National Kids to Parks Day: designate (S. Res. 192), S3201 [19MY]
National Mediation Board: repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S4841 [22JY]
National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week: designate (S. Res. 256), S5583 [13SE]
National objectives: economic recovery, S252 [26JA]
National Small Business Week: observance (S. Res. 197), S3287 [24MY]
NLRB: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (H.R. 3094), S8691 [15DE]
Obama, President: State of the Union Message, S252 [26JA]
Panetta, Leon E.: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S3953 [21JN]
Parkinson's Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 134), S2213 [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]
Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S5428, S5433 [8SE]
———reform (S. 23), S1107 [2MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: implementation, S1712 [16MR]
———repeal, S375 [1FE], S466 [2FE]
———U.S. district court rulings on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, S375 [1FE]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S2856 [11MY]
———gasoline price levels, S2720 [5MY]
———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 394), S2856 [11MY]
Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (H.R. 2845), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 93), S8689 [15DE]
Political campaigns: reform financing of Senate elections (S. 750), S2262 [7AP]
Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 205), S3629 [8JN]
Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, S5639 [15SE]
POW: efficacy of enhanced interrogation techniques in the war on terror, S2900 [12MY]
———improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S6632, S6633 [18OC]
Power resources: national energy policy, S1712 [16MR]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1767 [16MR]
———use of filibuster to block nominations, S8470 [12DE]
Public broadcasting: funding, S1592 [14MR]
Public debt: ceiling, S3797 [15JN], S4057 [23JN]
———increase statutory limit, S4282 [30JN], S4336 [6JY], S4405 [7JY], S4501-S4503 [12JY], S4536 [13JY], S4575, S4576 [14JY], S4657 [19JY], S4885 [26JY], S4924 [27JY], S4997 [28JY], S5029, S5030, S5031, S5047 [29JY]
Railroads: apply certain conditions to the parties in the current railway labor-management dispute that have not agreed to extend the cooling-off period under the Railway Labor Act (S.J. Res. 31), S8075 [30NO]
———extend cooling-off period under the Railway Labor Act relative to the current railway labor-management dispute (S.J. Res. 30), S8075 [30NO]
———resolve outstanding issues of current railway labor-management dispute (S.J. Res. 32), S8075 [30NO]
Republican Party: national agenda, S7175-S7178 [8NO]
Research: science, medical, and pharmaceutical innovation, research, and development funding, S1614 [15MR]
Rudman, Mara E.: nomination to be AID Assistant Administrator for Management, S5583 [13SE]
Rumberger, E. Thom: tribute (S. Res. 265), S5584 [13SE]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S2020 [31MR]
———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), motion to commit, S1963, S1964 [30MR]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S6737 [19OC], S6833, S6836, S6846 [20OC]
SEC: funding, S8694 [16DE]
Senate: impact of partisanship, S6632, S6633 [18OC]
———legislative program, S1769 [16MR], S2095 [5AP], S2214 [6AP], S2286 [7AP], S2363 [8AP], S2639 [4MY], S3062 [17MY], S3202, S3203 [19MY], S3288 [24MY], S3630 [8JN], S3786 [14JN], S4852, S4853 [22JY], S5344 [6SE], S5585 [13SE], S5795 [21SE], S7229 [9NO], S8075 [30NO], S8691 [15DE]
———reduce budget of the Senate (S. Res. 94), S1768 [16MR]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize document production in U.S. v. Douglas D. Hampton (D.D.C.) (S. Res. 136), S2285 [7AP]
Senate Rules: provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (S. Res. 8), S307, S308 [27JA]
———provide procedures for extended debate (S. Res. 21), S307 [27JA]
———use of filibuster and holds to obstruct legislation, S51 [5JA]
Shadid, James E.: nomination to be district judge, S1318 [7MR]
Shenandoah National Park: anniversary (S. Res. 260), S5465 [8SE]
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5968 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S3200 [19MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3394 [26MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5968 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S3200 [19MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3394 [26MY]
Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S4657 [19JY]
———solvency, S1316 [7MR], S3797 [15JN], S4693 [20JY]
South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (S. Con. Res. 25), S4669 [19JY]
Springfield, IL: tribute to organizers of simultaneous reading of President Lincoln's ``Farewell Address'' in observance of Civil War Sesquicentennial, S641 [10FE]
Syria: human rights violations, S5528 [13SE]
———impose sanctions on persons making certain investments that directly and significantly contribute to the enhancement of the ability of Syria to develop its petroleum resources (S. 1472), S5528 [13SE]
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 137), S2285 [7AP]
Taxation: allow the mortgage interest deduction with respect to boats only if the boat is used as the principal residence of the taxpayer, S4284 [30JN]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund, S8472 [12DE], S8622 [15DE], S8694 [16DE]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), S7939 [29NO]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1944), S8349 [6DE]
———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, S8437 [8DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 1893), S3263 [24MY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2553), unanimous-consent request, S4840, S4841 [22JY]
———extend time for filing individual income tax returns in the case of a Federal Government shutdown (S. 783), S2362 [8AP]
———impose a surcharge on high income individuals, S8349 [6DE]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (S. 1452), S5073 [29JY]
———provide civilian payroll tax relief and reduce the Federal budget deficit (S. 1931), S8075 [30NO]
———rates, S4247, S4282 [30JN], S4338 [6JY], S4537 [13JY], S5349 [7SE], S7055 [2NO]
———reform the Federal tax code, S3517 [7JN]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, S2817 [10MY], S4284 [30JN]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 258), S2720 [5MY]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S2901 [12MY]
———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (S. 1057), S3288 [24MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7229 [9NO]
Terrorism: allow terrorist suspects to be interrogated by the FBI and tried by civilian courts instead of military tribunals, S6488 [13OC]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5475 [9SE]
Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), S5585 [13SE]
———infrastructure funding, S822 [17FE]
———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7036, S7054 [2NO]
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 (S. Res. 14), S256 [26JA]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: vote on applying retroactively the sentencing guideline amendment on sentence disparities between powder and crack cocaine offenses, S4209 [29JN]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), S6372 [11OC], S6445 [12OC], S6489 [13OC]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), S6372 [11OC], S6445 [12OC], S6489 [13OC]
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), S6372 [11OC], S6445 [12OC], S6489 [13OC]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation, S8623 [15DE], S8694 [16DE]
———provide assistance to employers and States and improve long-term solvency of unemployment compensation program (S. 386), S885 [17FE]
———rates, S3796 [15JN], S5329 [6SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: clarify that authority to obtain information does not include certain firearm records, S3395 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions, S3394 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S727 [15FE]
Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7166 [8NO], S7229 [9NO]
Votes: position on missed, S3219 [23MY], S4148
Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation, S5446 [8SE]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal, S6300 [6OC], S6792 [20OC], S7175 [8NO]
War: decisionmaking process prior to declaration of war, S3881 [16JN]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 641), S1848 [17MR]
Westwood College: Dept. of Veterans Affairs investigation into recruiting practices, S1615-S1617 [15MR]
World AIDS Day: observance, S8142 [1DE]
Reports filed
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1573) (S. Rept. 112-79), S5684 [15SE]
Statements
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: Richard Graham, Metropolitan Washington, DC, Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, S4835 [22JY]
———Simone Campbell, NETWORK (organization), S4834 [22JY]
Promulgate Regulations Regarding Debit and Credit Card Interchange Transaction Fees: Consumer Federation of America, S2184 [6AP]
Testimonies
Constitutional Amendment To Require Balanced Budget: Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, S8434-S8437 [8DE]
Texts of
S. 386, Unemployment Insurance Solvency Act, S885-S887 [17FE]
S. 560, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act, S1561-S1563 [10MR]
S. 641, Water for the World Act, S1848-S1850 [17MR]
S. 749, Fair Elections Revenue Act, S2202 [6AP]
S. 750, Fair Elections Now Act, S2202-S2208 [6AP]
S. 809, All Students Achieving Through Reform (ALL-STAR) Act, S2450-S2453 [13AP]
S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act, S2526-S2529 [14AP]
S. 856, Medicare Spending Transparency Act, S2531 [14AP]
S. 952, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, S2886-S2889 [11MY]
S. 979, America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, S2944-S2947 [12MY]
S. 1023, Haiti Reforestation Act, S3110-S3112 [18MY]
S. 1102, Fairness for Struggling Students Act, S3436 [26MY]
S. 1230, Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act, S3896 [16JN]
S. 1259, Trafficking Victims Enhanced Protection Act, S4032 [22JN]
S. 1275, Social Security Number Protection Act, S4102 [23JN]
S. 1283, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act, S4159 [28JN]
S. 1310, Dietary Supplement Labeling Act, S4294 [30JN]
S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act, S5073-S5076 [29JY]
S. 1454, extended Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions, S5076 [29JY]
S. 1884, School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, S7704 [17NO]
S. 1945, permit televising of Supreme Court proceedings, S8186 [5DE]
Tributes
Aurand, Doug, S4835 [22JY]
Bower, Jacob, S4956 [27JY]
Burroughs, Margaret T., S405 [1FE]
Daley, Margaret A. Corbett, S7938 [29NO]
Daley, Richard M., S2903 [12MY]
Ferraro, Geraldine A., S1916, S1919 [29MR]
Froelich, Sara, S3667 [9JN]
Gillespie, Sylvia, S8062 [30NO]
Glenn, John, S4636 [18JY]
Hamilton, Betty, S3667 [9JN]
Hatfield, Mark O., S5366 [7SE]
Hood, J. David, S3767 [14JN]
Kennedy, Kara, S5830 [21SE]
Luna, Joaquin, S8348 [6DE]
Percy, Charles H., S5713 [19SE]
Poling, Eleanor Mondale, S5830 [21SE]
Reagan, Ronald, S504 [3FE]
Ridgway, Elizabeth, S55 [5JA]
Rubio, Senator, S3756 [14JN]
Ryan, Representative Paul, S2117 [5AP]
Saudargas, Alice, S2772 [9MY]
Tigera, Luis C., S3417 [26MY]
Wall, Anne, S5447 [8SE]
Yourell, Harry (Bus), S5830 [21SE]