HAGAN, KAY R. (a Senator from North Carolina)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7717, S7749 [17NO], S7914 [28NO], S8017 [30NO]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3558 [7JN], S3699 [9JN], S3972 [21JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7581 [15NO]
Foreign policy: require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S. (S. 341), S2282, S2283 [7AP]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1901 [28MR]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 1540, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8138 [1DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see S. 724), S2188 [6AP]
———commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (see S. Res. 349), S8775 [17DE]
———enhance mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (see S. 486), S1548 [10MR]
———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S5341 [6SE]
———modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see S. 866), S3498 [6JN]
———recognize service of women (see S. Con. Res. 8), S976 [28FE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), 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]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 49), S683 [14FE]
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: revise Federal charter to reflect a change in eligibility requirements (see S. 1541), S6462 [12OC]
Budget: establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 211), S2130 [5AP]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S3542 [7JN]
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), S5993 [26SE]
Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see S. 1094), S4157 [28JN]
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), S8603 [14DE]
Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see S. 605), S1826 [17MR]
Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see S. 1821), S7187 [8NO]
Crime: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see S. 1002), S3053 [17MY]
Dept. of Defense: preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see S. 658), S2509 [14AP]
Dept. of Education: assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see S. 701), S2582 [2MY]
———establish expanded learning time initiatives (see S. 851), S3924 [20JN]
———establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see S. 946), S3971 [21JN]
———implement ready school needs reviews (see S. 1439), S5017 [28JY]
———improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers (see S. 1311), S4292 [30JN]
———provide incentives to implement reforms and strategies designed to improve outcomes for all students and significantly reduce achievement gaps among subgroups of students (see S. 844), S2841 [10MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S4960 [27JY]
———establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see S. 425), S1121 [2MR]
———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see S. 1862), S7451 [15NO]
———reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 1855), S7368 [10NO]
———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1440), S5388 [7SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (see S. 596), S6506 [13OC]
———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (see S. 968), S4330 [5JY]
Dept. of the Interior: eradicate and control nutria in Maryland, Louisiana, and other coastal States (see S. 899), S2731 [5MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1619), S5903 [22SE]
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]
———furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see S. 277), S544 [3FE]
———prevent from prohibiting use of dogs on Dept. property (see S. 769), S3971 [21JN]
———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), S683 [14FE]
Disasters: express condolences to victims of storms and tornadoes in Southern States, commend resiliency of people, and commit to relief and recovery efforts (see S. Res. 182), S2929 [12MY]
———provide temporary tax relief for areas damaged by Southern severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (see S. 1205), S3813 [15JN]
Diseases: ensure access to, and education about, screening and treatment services for breast cancer (see S. Res. 144), S3728 [13JN]
———establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner (see S. 752), S3339 [25MY]
———establish a national screening program, and provide States the option to increase screening for the prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of colorectal cancer under Medicaid (see S. 494), S1548 [10MR]
———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S3683 [9JN]
———support psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis data collection, leverage public and private investment in research, and focus on relationship between psoriasis and its comorbid conditions (see S. 1107), S6506 [13OC]
EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see S. 838), S4076 [23JN]
———exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S5253 [2AU]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see S. 1392), S5685 [15SE]
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), S7703 [17NO]
FDA: promote development of medical devices for patients with rare diseases, improve medical device approval process, and lift profit cap on humanitarian use devices (see S. 1865), S7451 [15NO]
Ferraro, Geraldine A.: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S1933 [29MR]
Financial literacy: provide grants to promote (see S. 865), S2688 [4MY]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 121), S2047 [31MR]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 1249), S4077 [23JN]
Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see S. 632), S1827 [17MR]
Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S4330 [5JY]
Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see S. 1891), S7702 [17NO]
Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see S. 388), S977 [28FE]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see S. 680), S2047 [31MR]
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), S3430 [26MY]
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), S3925 [20JN]
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 221), S4226 [29JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 1265), S7703 [17NO]
Law enforcement: reduce the rape kit forensic analysis backlog (see S. 254), S1219 [3MR]
McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]
Medicare: authorize certified diabetes educators to provide diabetes self-management training services, including as part of telehealth services (see S. 1468), S5460 [8SE]
———clarify application of secondary payer rules (see S. 1718), S7295 [9NO]
———exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see S. 733), S4024 [22JN]
———extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 1454), S5388 [7SE]
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]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see S. 1113), S3427 [26MY]
Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 309), S629 [8FE]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 91), S1219 [3MR]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S5251 [2AU]
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), S4846 [22JY]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 269), S5684 [15SE]
Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 1218), S3891 [16JN]
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]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 244), S5071 [29JY]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see S. 807), S2779 [9MY]
Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S4024 [22JN]
———end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 555), S3106 [18MY]
———improve public charter schooling by addressing quality issues (see S. 686), S1976 [30MR]
Senate: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see S. 81), S482 [2FE]
Senate Rules: improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (see S. Res. 10), S64 [5JA]
———provide procedures for extended debate (see S. Res. 21), S339 [27JA]
Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (see S. 633), S1895 [28MR]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 18), S122 [25JA]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 320), S7368 [10NO]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (see S. 1868), S7451 [15NO]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see S. 648), S5192 [1AU]
Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see S. Res. 84), S1060 [1MR]
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 137), S2266 [7AP]
Tariff: cotton shirting fabrics (see S. 529), S2388 [12AP]
Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see S. 367), S791 [16FE]
———extend and modify the tax credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles (see S. 1285), S6186 [5OC]
———modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations (see S. 593), S1751 [16MR]
———provide predictability and certainty in the tax law, create jobs, and encourage investment (see S. 1174), S3683 [9JN]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S3275 [24MY]
Terrorism: award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see S. 1239), S5341 [6SE]
———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), S6462 [12OC]
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]
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), S1894 [28MR]
———improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see S. 438), S5340 [6SE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S6873 [20OC]
Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (see S. Res. 132), S5072 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 332), S7702 [17NO]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see S. 1131), S3427 [26MY]
Crime: improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see S. 1765), S6917 [31OC]
Dept. of Education: improve outcomes for students in persistently low-performing schools by authorizing school turnaround grants and reward schools that make significant progress in closing achievement gaps (see S. 959), S2928 [12MY]
———provide for secondary school reform to reduce dropout rates at low-performing schools by partnering with external organizations (see S. 1306), S4291 [30JN]
Dept. of Energy: provide grants for lithium production research and development (see S. 421), S976 [28FE]
Dept. of Labor: require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (see S. 1243), S3970 [21JN]
Dept. of the Interior: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see S. 651), S1827 [17MR]
Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see S. 1683), S6461 [12OC]
Education: provide, develop, and support readiness initiatives that help students think critically and solve problems, be effective communicators, collaborate, and learn to create and innovate (see S. 1175), S3683 [9JN]
Fair Labor Standards Act: modify provisions relative to exemption for computer systems analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, or other similarly skilled workers (see S. 1747), S6871 [20OC]
Financial literacy: provide grants to promote (see S. 853), S2507 [14AP]
March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S8148 [1DE]
Medicare: expand access to medication therapy management services (see S. 274), S543 [3FE]
SBA: extend HUBZone designations (see S. 1756), S6872 [20OC]
Securities: establish standards for covered bond programs and a covered bond regulatory oversight program (see S. 1835), S7294 [9NO]
Taxation: allow a temporary dividends received deduction for dividends from a controlled foreign corporation (see S. 1671), S6330 [6OC]
Wilson, John I.: tribute (see S. Res. 247), S5192 [1AU]
Women: promote media literacy and youth empowerment programs, authorize research on role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media, and establish National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media (see S. 1354), S4554 [13JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S5458 [8SE]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: 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, S1247 [4MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7886 [28NO], S8021 [30NO]
Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]
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 waive Budget Act, S4601 [14JY]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]
Patents: reform (S. 23), S1213 [3MR], S1323 [7MR]
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: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to proceed, S7141 [3NO], S7151 [7NO]
———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), motion to proceed, S1021 [28FE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]
Remarks
Appropriations: impact of spending cuts on women and children, S1190 [3MR]
———making continuing, S2124 [5AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1190 [3MR]
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), S2309 [8AP]
Budget: allocation of funds, S2308 [8AP], S4547 [13JY]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S5113 [30JY]
———deficit, S2124 [5AP]
———establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 211), S2124 [5AP]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5601 [14SE]
Cogburn, Max O., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1537 [10MR]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5113 [30JY]
Credit: promulgate regulations regarding debit and credit card interchange transaction fees, S3585 [8JN]
Crime: improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (S. 1765), S6922 [31OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), conference report, S8639 [15DE]
———definition of core depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities, S8639 [15DE]
Dept. of HHS: family planning services funding, S2308 [8AP]
Dept. of Labor: require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (S. 1243), S3975 [21JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6151, S6152 [5OC]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3585 [8JN]
Fayetteville, NC: dedication of North Carolina Veterans Park, S3495 [6JN]
FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5601 [14SE]
Financial institutions: study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, S3585 [8JN]
Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs, S860 [17FE]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S2308 [8AP]
March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (S. 1935), S8151 [1DE]
Medicare: expand access to medication therapy management services (S. 274), S546 [3FE]
Mikulski, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 4), S12 [5JA]
North Carolina: results of North Carolina Budget Listening Tour, S4547 [13JY]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1190 [3MR]
Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (S. 367), S7278 [9NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7278 [9NO], S7346
Veterans: reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7278 [9NO], S7346
Votes: position on missed, S7346
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S7697 [17NO]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S8637 [15DE]
Resolutions by organizations
North Carolina Veterans Park Day: North Carolina State Legislature, S3495 [6JN]
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