PRYOR, MARK L. (a Senator from Arkansas)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6882 [20OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7717, S7729, S7751, S7752 [17NO], S7818, S7851 [18NO], S8151 [1DE]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3901 [16JN], S3933 [20JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7573 [15NO], S7626 [16NO]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S488 [2FE], S647 [10FE], S801 [16FE], S830 [17FE]
Patents: reform (S. 23), S1033, S1061, S1073 [1MR], S1265 [4MR]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1685, S1690, S1691, S1692 [15MR], S1740, S1758, S1759 [16MR], S1995 [30MR], S2056 [31MR], S2400 [12AP]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, S4712 [20JY]
———H.R. 2112, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S7113 [3NO]
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S429 [1FE]
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), S2349 [8AP]
———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 542), S2778 [9MY] (see S. 1768), S6917 [31OC]
———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), S3106 [18MY]
———ensure those killed and wounded in the attack at a recruiting station in Little Rock, AR, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones (see S. 1899), S7702 [17NO]
———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see S. 951), S7155 [7NO]
———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S2446 [13AP]
———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]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S7294 [9NO]
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]
Cobell, Elouise Pepion: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1514), S5993 [26SE]
Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (see S. 1094), S3925 [20JN]
Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S1934 [29MR]
CPSC: promulgate consumer product safety standards requiring child-proof closures on remote controls and other electronic products that use button cell batteries (see S. 1165), S3682 [9JN]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a competitive grant program to promote domestic regional tourism (see S. 1663), S6330 [6OC]
Dept. of Energy: carry out programs to develop and demonstrate two small modular nuclear reactor designs (see S. 512), S1406 [8MR]
———provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters (see S. 156), S126 [25JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see S. 473), S1218 [3MR]
Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1692), S7156 [7NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see S. 1838), S7294 [9NO]
———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]
———prevent from prohibiting use of dogs on Dept. property (see S. 769), S3542 [7JN]
———provide for certain requirements relative to immunization of veterans (see S. 1799), S7127 [3NO]
———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), S4024 [22JN]
Disasters: provide temporary tax relief for areas damaged by Southern severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (see S. 1205), S3813 [15JN]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 308), S7005 [1NO]
EPA: codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 1815), S7155 [7NO]
———exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S4722 [20JY]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see S. 1392), S4721 [20JY]
FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see S. 1335), S4394 [6JY]
Federal agencies and departments: reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see S. 1606), S5902 [22SE]
Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 743), S2187 [6AP]
Ferraro, Geraldine A.: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S1933 [29MR]
Foreign policy: expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S4556 [13JY]
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]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see S. 680), S1976 [30MR]
Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (see S. Res. 257), S5339 [6SE]
International Year of Chemistry: designate (see S. Res. 283), S5992 [26SE]
International Year of Cooperatives: designate (see S. Res. 87), S1219 [3MR]
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]
McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]
Medicaid: require approval of waivers relative to State provider taxes that exempt certain retirement communities (see S. 1101), S3427 [26MY]
Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see S. 1718), S8414 [7DE]
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), S3728 [13JN]
Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]
Motor vehicles: improve commercial motor vehicle safety, reduce commercial motor vehicle-related accidents and fatalities, and authorize the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (see S. 1950), S8413 [7DE]
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 107), S1828 [17MR]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 292), S6461 [12OC]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 35), S359 [31JA]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see S. 1181), S4077 [23JN]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 798), S3106 [18MY]
National Guard: empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3816 [15JN]
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]
Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see S. Res. 60), S871 [17FE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see S. 1578), S6051 [3OC]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (see S. 493), S1264 [4MR]
SEC: require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran (see S. 366), S3225 [23MY]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1692), S7156 [7NO]
Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (see S. 556), S1547 [10MR] (see S. 1941), S8183 [5DE]
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]
Syria: support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 180), S3107 [18MY]
Taxation: allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 557), S1547 [10MR]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S3924 [20JN]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S4555 [13JY] (see S. 534), S4608 [14JY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see S. 164), S4555 [13JY]
Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4722 [20JY] (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (see S. Res. 14), S127 [25JA]
Unemployment: terminate benefits to jobless millionaires (see S. 310), S1219 [3MR]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 344), S4157 [28JN]
Wallop, Malcolm: tribute (see S. Res. 268), S5684 [15SE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S4641 [18JY]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S6050 [3OC]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7188 [8NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
CPSC: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see S. 1448), S5018 [28JY]
Cuba: discontinue Voice of America, Radio Marti, and Television Marti broadcasts (see S. 476), S1218 [3MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program (see S. 1586), S5838 [21SE]
Dept. of Energy: require a quadrennial energy review to assess current domestic capabilities and future energy needs (see S. 1703), S6505 [13OC]
Dept. of Transportation: establish and maintain national clearinghouse for alcohol and controlled substances testing records of commercial motor vehicle operators (see S. 754), S2266 [7AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 491), S1264 [4MR]
Emergency Management Assistance Compact: authorize appropriations for grants to participating States (see S. 1418), S4911 [26JY]
Employment: establish Innovation in Investment pilot program, improve and expand national registered apprenticeship program, and provide for State Workforce Education and Training Advisory Committees (see S. 1948), S8376 [6DE]
FDA: establish a nanotechnology regulatory science program (see S. 1662), S6330 [6OC]
Federal agencies and departments: limit printing, travel, and vehicle costs (see S. 477), S1218 [3MR]
FEMA: authorize waiver of certain debts owed in cases where disaster assistance funds were distributed in error (see S. 792), S2387 [12AP]
———establish a grant program for first responder agencies that experience an extraordinary financial burden resulting from the deployment of employees (see S. 568), S1600 [14MR]
GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (see S. 479), S1219 [3MR]
Insurance: ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers (see S. 1058), S3275 [24MY]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see S. 1796), S7127 [3NO]
Motor vehicles: require use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations (see S. 695), S2046 [31MR]
National Day of Encouragement: designate (see S. Res. 264), S5536 [13SE]
National Jobs Day: designate (see S. Res. 272), S5773 [20SE]
Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see S. 1207), S3813 [15JN]
Roads and highways: authorize appropriations for highway safety programs (see S. 1449), S5071 [29JY]
SBA: establish Patriot Express Loan Program to make loans to members of the military community wanting to start or expand small business concerns (see S. 532), S1502 [9MR]
Taxation: allow an income tax credit for equity investments in small businesses (see S. 256), S481 [2FE]
———apply a 100 percent continuous levy to Medicare providers and certain Federal contractors with delinquent tax debt (see S. 478), S1219 [3MR]
———establish a Small Business Savings Account (see S. 364), S791 [16FE]
———permit information sharing with respect to prison inmate information (see S. 1367), S4608 [14JY]
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: improve efficiency of appeals process by improving staff conferences (see S. 1172), S3683 [9JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 431), S1119 [2MR]
Cloture motions
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]
Economy: 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]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]
Small Business Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]
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
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6741 [19OC]
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), S2333 [8AP]
Budget: allocation of funds, S2159 [6AP], S2333 [8AP]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S4999 [28JY]
CPSC: provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (H.R. 2715), S5236 [2AU]
Dept. of Agriculture: Watershed Rehabilitation Program funding, S6741 [19OC]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program (S. 1586), S5840 [21SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7940 [29NO]
Dept. of Energy: require a quadrennial energy review to assess current domestic capabilities and future energy needs (S. 1703), S6510 [13OC]
FDA: establish a nanotechnology regulatory science program (S. 1662), S6332 [6OC]
Federal agencies and departments: reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (S. 1606), S5905 [22SE]
FEMA: authorize waiver of certain debts owed in cases where disaster assistance funds were distributed in error (S. 792), S2394 [12AP], S2822 [10MY], S3149 [19MY], S6703 [19OC]
Floods: assessment of damage and disaster assistance in Arkansas, S2821-S2823 [10MY], S3149 [19MY]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S2159 [6AP], S2333 [8AP]
Hickey, Susan Owens: nomination to be district judge, S6492 [13OC]
Holmes, Paul K., III: nomination to be district judge, S600 [7FE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3260 [24MY]
McKee Foods Corp.: tribute to Gentry, AR, plant for producing no landfill waste, S6915
Motor vehicles: require use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations (S. 695), S2048 [31MR]
National Guard: authorize death benefits for Reserves who die during an authorized stay at their residence during or between successive days of inactive duty training, S7940 [29NO]
Patent and Trademark Office: establish and implement a transitional post-grant review proceeding for review of the validity of covered business-method patents, S1363 [8MR], S5428 [8SE]
Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S5428 [8SE]
———reform (S. 23), S1363 [8MR]
Presidential appointments: placement of hold on all Dept. of the Treasury nominees, S6703 [19OC]
Public debt: increase statutory limit, S4827 [22JY]
SBA: establish Patriot Express Loan Program to make loans to members of the military community wanting to start or expand small business concerns, S1740 [16MR]
———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1740 [16MR]
Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory (business): anniversary, S789
Taxation: allow an income tax credit for equity investments in small businesses (S. 256), S483 [2FE]
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, S3260 [24MY]
Veterans Day: observance, S7169 [8NO]
Votes: position on missed, S4211 [29JN], S7151
Texts of
S. 1662, Nanotechnology Regulatory Science Act, S6333 [6OC]
Tributes
Bixler, David, S7169 [8NO]
Butcher, Sarina, S7169 [8NO]
Luke, Samson, S7940 [29NO]
Massanelli, Tim, S8761 [17DE]
Riggan, Martin A., Jr., and Nicole, S260 [26JA]
Tyson, Donald J., S503 [3FE]