LUGAR, RICHARD G. (a Senator from Indiana)
Addresses
Ronald Reagan Recipient of the Hudson Institute James Doolittle Award: by (1991), S526 [3FE]
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6679 [18OC]
Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), S8604, S8611 [14DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7717 [17NO], S7839, S7871 [18NO], S7923 [28NO], S8004 [29NO]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7626 [16NO]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5729 [19SE], S5739, S5758 [20SE]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S2635 [3MY]
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7202 [8NO]
Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster (S. Res. 153), S2799 [9MY]
Appointments
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 Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak into the House Chamber, H6882 [13OC]
Senate National Security Working Group, S2402 [12AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see S. 906), S2841 [10MY]
Adulyadej, Bhumibol: tribute (see S. Res. 343), S8183 [5DE]
African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend third country fabric program to South Sudan (see S. 2007), S8680 [15DE]
Animals: clarify that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see S. 1729), S6665 [18OC]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see S. 724), S2267 [7AP]
———commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (see S. Res. 349), S8775 [17DE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3340 [25MY]
Australia: anniversary of alliance with U.S. (see S. Res. 324), S7612 [16NO]
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]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 3), S272 [26JA] (see S.J. Res. 10), S2046 [31MR] (see S.J. Res. 23), S4226 [29JN]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (see S. 1340), S4722 [20JY]
———ensure effective control over the Congressional budget process (see S. 1679), S6462 [12OC]
———establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 211), S977 [28FE]
———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see S. 102), S5903 [22SE]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S4131 [27JN]
Chicago, IL: provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System (see S. 1197), S3812 [15JN]
Clean Air Act: reduce number of boutique fuels (see S. 511), S1406 [8MR]
Colleges and universities: preserve State and institutional authority relative to State authorization and the definition of credit hour (see S. 1297), S7992 [29NO]
Crime: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see S. 1002), S2992 [16MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program (see S. 1626), S5945 [23SE]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S791 [16FE]
———provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers (see S. 1059), S3338 [25MY]
———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), S5460 [8SE]
Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 1959), S8491 [12DE]
Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see S. 384), S2581 [2MY]
Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see S. 482), S1219 [3MR]
Economy: create jobs through spending cuts, tax reform, regulatory burden reduction, domestic energy development, and export promotion (see S. 1720), S6600 [17OC]
EPA: establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see S. 1528), S5458 [8SE]
———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see S. 104), S747 [15FE]
———require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (see S. 580), S1676 [15MR]
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), S7415 [14NO]
FCC: disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (see S.J. Res. 6), S6462 [12OC]
Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 358), S1601 [14MR]
Feed America Day: designate (see S. Res. 326), S7613 [16NO]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S3773 [14JN]
Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S4722 [20JY]
Georgia (country): support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (see S. Res. 175), S3543 [7JN]
Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see S. 1420), S4911 [26JY]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S1601 [14MR]
Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S3172 [19MY]
———recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 26), S272 [26JA]
Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (see S. Res. 257), S5339 [6SE]
Health: delay implementation of health reform laws until there is a final resolution in pending lawsuits (see S. 281), S643 [10FE]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S1933 [29MR]
———repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see S. 20), S6872 [20OC]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see S. 192), S360 [31JA]
Hungary: commemorate opening of Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest (see S. Res. 220), S4226 [29JN]
Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see S. 565), S1600 [14MR]
Intelligence services: commend intelligence professionals, terminate investigation of CIA personnel relative to interrogation of certain detainees, and implement long-term detention and interrogation policies (see S. Res. 213), S4077 [23JN]
International Year of Cooperatives: designate (see S. Res. 87), S1503 [9MR]
Israel: support and facilitate creation and maintenance of secure, recognized, and defensible borders and oppose return of borders to armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967 (see S. Con. Res. 23), S3683 [9JN]
Japan: express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (see S. Res. 101), S1600 [14MR]
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 221), S4226 [29JN]
Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 1299), S4226 [29JN]
McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]
Medicare: clarify policy relative to physician supervision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see S. 778), S4394 [6JY]
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), S4131 [27JN]
Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 302), S6872 [20OC]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 302), S6872 [20OC]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see S. 1181), S3727 [13JN]
National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3971 [21JN]
National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 204), S3428 [26MY]
National Principals Month: designate (see S. Res. 277), S5945 [23SE]
National security: provide for greater interagency experience through the development of a national security and homeland security human capital strategy and interagency rotational service by employees (see S. 1268), S7613 [16NO]
NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (see S. 964), S2928 [12MY]
———provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units (see S. 1843), S7367 [10NO]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see S. 807), S4486 [11JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (see S. 1226), S3891 [16JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see S. 192), S360 [31JA]
———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see S. 720), S6764 [19OC]
Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]
Pesticides: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 718), S2267 [7AP]
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]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see S. Res. 60), S871 [17FE]
SEC: eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (see S. 1831), S7703 [17NO]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 219), S338 [27JA]
Small business: 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]
Southeast Asia: protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River (see S. Res. 227), S4450 [7JY]
Taxation: allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see S. 84), S6506 [13OC]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S4226 [29JN]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 705), S2046 [31MR]
———provide for a variable volumetric ethanol excise tax credit rate based on the price of crude oil (see S. 1185), S3727 [13JN]
———provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see S. 1676), S6462 [12OC]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 262), S1894 [28MR]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see S. 13), S3498 [6JN]
Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]
Transportation: ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (see S. 1603), S5902 [22SE]
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), S8548 [13DE]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (see S. Res. 20), S127 [25JA]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: ratification (see S. Res. 20), S127 [25JA]
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification (see S. Res. 20), S127 [25JA]
Wallop, Malcolm: tribute (see S. Res. 268), S5684 [15SE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7188 [8NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see S. 1427), S4960 [27JY]
———reform and reauthorize agricultural programs (see S. 1658), S6185 [5OC]
———repeal sugar price support program (see S. 685), S1976 [30MR]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the U.S. and prevent bilateral issues with Burma from deterring such negotiations (see S. Res. 218), S4226 [29JN]
Brazil: support continued development of relationship with the U.S. and negotiation of a bilateral tax treaty (see S. Res. 108), S1828 [17MR]
Burma: investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2387 [12AP] (see S. Res. 139), S2348 [8AP]
Dept. of Defense: modify authority to use Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for proliferation threat reduction projects and activities outside the former Soviet States (see S. 293), S614 [7FE]
Dept. of State: require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 1932), S8067 [30NO]
Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see S. 954), S2874 [11MY]
Indianapolis 500 Mile Race: anniversary (see S. Res. 190), S3106 [18MY]
International Year of Forests: observance (see S. Res. 113), S1933 [29MR]
Law enforcement officers: permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see S. 1562), S5684 [15SE]
Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 309), S629 [8FE]
Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled automobiles and light duty trucks and require major fuel distributors to install blender pumps in increasing numbers (see S. 152), S126 [25JA]
Philippines: enhance security ties, expand economic relationship, promote bilateral ties with the U.S., and strengthen democratic institutions, maritime security, infrastructure, and military professionalism (see S. Res. 252), S5251 [2AU]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (see S. Res. 135), S2266 [7AP]
Power resources: establish energy policies that reduce dependence on foreign oil, save Americans money, increase U.S. competitiveness, and improve energy security and environmental stewardship (see S. 1321), S4292 [30JN]
Taxation: extend allowance for bonus depreciation and the increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets (see S. 1873), S7452 [15NO]
———permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see S. 166), S126 [25JA]
U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty: anniversary (see S. Res. 252), S5251 [2AU]
Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster (see S. Res. 153), S2507 [14AP]
Essays
Agriculture Then and Now: Alexis J. Carmony, S2774
———Collin Bowlin, S2774
Letters
Provide Taiwan with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China: by, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5854 [22SE]
Lists
Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2774
Remarks
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4315 [5JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S8373 [6DE]
———tribute to members serving and members killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, S5185 [1AU]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7824 [18NO], S8134 [1DE]
———bolster the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts, S8134 [1DE]
———modify authority to use Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for proliferation threat reduction projects and activities outside the former Soviet States (S. 293), S615 [7FE]
Elbegdorj, Tsakhiagiin: U.S. visit by Mongolian President, S3885 [16JN]
Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (S. 954), S2889 [11MY]
Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (S. 565), S1602 [14MR]
Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2774
Indianapolis, IN: tribute Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, S3913 [20JN]
Kisters, Gerry H.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5185 [1AU]
Moldova: extend normal trade relations status, S7824 [18NO]
———extend normal trade relations status (S. 309), S633 [8FE]
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, S8372 [6DE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S5676 [15SE]
Navy: anniversary, S6454 [12OC]
World War II: anniversary of Allied invasion of Sicily, S5185 [1AU]
Tables
Armed Forces members from Indiana missing and unaccounted for from Korean War and Vietnamese Conflict, S5677-S5679 [15SE]
Tributes
Berdine, Merle, S8372 [6DE]
Fong, Robert, S2990
Johnson, Dave, S5066 [29JY]
Miley, J. Michael, S506
Nutter, Lilly, S973
Reagan, Ronald, S526 [3FE]
Richardson, Joe, S2614 [3MY]